Vrihi, Dhanyam, Tandulah, Stambkari, Nivarah, Kalamah, Shastika, Annam, Odanam…… references to Rice in the Vedas indicating the use of this popular grain by our civilization since ancient times. Vedas also refer to food prepared with rice as a major ingredient...
Classic Combo
Shad Rasa Meal Recipe | 6 Tastes of Ayurveda | Classic Combo 23
A Thali using the six-taste ayurvedic theory (Shad Rasa) prepared on a leisure Sunday for brunch is featured here.Madhura-Sweet, Amla-Salty, Lavana-Sour, Katu-Pungent, Thikta-Bitter & Kashaya- Astringent rasas are present in this nutritious well-balanced meal in the form of carefully selected...
Starters, Snacks & Street Foods
Bread Bajji Recipe | Bread Pakora | Evening Snacks
The Chennai monsoon had cast its spell over Bangalore. It was an evening of incessant rains, chill winds, and cold weather. Listening to the musical sound of the dancing raindrops on my umbrella and bracing against the cold winds, I...
Roti Parathas & Puris
Ajwain Paratha Recipe
Karpuravalli / Omavalli /Ajwain Ka Patta or the Mexican mint is a tender fleshy herb with a strong but pleasant piercing flavour. These delicate leaves can be eaten cooked or raw and help in alleviating common cold and migraine. An...
Vegetable Cookery
Laukhi Bhartha Recipe
Calabash…a gourd with fascinating uses- In Mexico hot stones were dropped into the gourd containing vegetables and fish to prepare soups. Africans used it to brew beer while the Mayans used them as beehives. Versatile for storage of cheese, butter,...
Kids Combo
Kids Nutritious Healthy Meal Recipes | Kids Combo #4
A healthy nutritious diet is an essential component in growing and developing years. Though Nutrition for children is based on the same core principles as nutrition for adults it can be difficult to maintain healthy eating habits, in children especially...
Kids Combo
Vegetable Pasta and Garlic Bread with Cream Dip Recipe | Kids Combo #3
It was 8 years ago, in the early hours of the evening that this tiny bundle of strawberry and cream was deposited in my arms.- A Day of great jubilation and celebration, I held him with great pride, my heart...
Bakes
Fruit & Nut Cupcakes Recipe (Eggless) | Muffins Recipe
My little princess turned 3 and we celebrated it during our festival/wedding get-together. Her favourite "Baby Shark" theme and pink colour. She was absolutely elated with the spongy and delicious cupcakes topped with strawberry pink buttercream which were hard to...
Ready Mix & Pastes
Instant Rava Upma Mix Recipe | Instant Breakfast Recipe
Close to 10 days of a great time with my family… loaded with sweets, the constant chatter of my grandkids, laughter, festival, birthday, wedding, travel, and more travel. Whew…. Exhausted yet content. It was time to say goodbye and that...
Starters, Snacks & Street Foods
Thenkuzhal Murukku Recipe
Ingredients for Thenkuzhal Murukku Recipe:Rice 1 measureUdad dal whole 1/2 measureSesame Seeds - 1/2 tbspJeera - 1/2 tbspAsafoetida - 1/4 tbspsalt to tastePreparation Method for Thenkuzhal Murukku Recipe:Dry roast the dal very lightly and grind the rice together with the...