Coconut chutney is a delicious accompaniment to any fried snack... Bajji, bondas, kuzhipaniyarams, mangalore buns.. The list is endless. This relish is synonymous with the South Indian Idli, dosa, uppma and vada.Some love to dunk the idli or dosa pieces...
Festival Specials
Aadi Paal | Festival Recipes
Today is the first day of "aadi"... The 4th month in the Tamil calendar and the start of the "Dakshinayanam". This day is celebrated with a big spread as neivedhya to the lord as it marks the beginning of the...
Rice
Peppery Peppers Pulav
SERVINGS 2-3INGREDIENTSBASMATHI RICE - 1 CUP/200GMSBELL PEPPERS CUBED - 1 CUP PEPPER CORN FRESHLY CRUSHED - 1 TBSPCLOVES - 2CINNAMON - 1 INCH PIECEGREEN CARDAMOM - 2 BAY LEAF - 1GHEE - 2 TBSPSALT - TO TASTEMETHODWash And Soak The...
Food Stories
Importance of food safety in kitchens
A small byte for Pavithra Krishna Prasad my student for her podcast on food safety. Another moment of great pride.https://foodialogues.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Food-Safety.mp4
Rice
Ericha Kuzhambu Saadam
SERVING 4A glance at my refrigerator while taking out milk for my morning tea was not very satisfying. I felt the refrigerator was overloaded with tiny cups and boxes of leftovers. My relaxed early morning tea ritual with thoughts for...
Roti Parathas & Puris
Paneer Parathas
SERVING 2-3Paneer is a desi fresh cheese very native to the country. Though its origin is debated from ancient Indian to Afghan and Portuguese –Bengali, this soft unfermented cheese holds an important place in Indian cuisine. It is made by...
Pulses & Dals
Punjabi Rajma Masala (Red Kidney Bean Curry)
A flavorful curry made of soft cooked red kidney beans in subtle, fragrant gravy of tomatoes, onions and special Punjabi spice mix. This is a very popular dish in the Northern states of India and is a must have in...
Masala Powders
Rajma Masala Powder
INGREDIENTSCORIANDER SEEDS - 250 gmsFENNEL SEEDS /SAUNF - 250 gmsPOPPY SEEDS/KHUS KHUS - 250 gmsCLOVES - 50 gmsGREEN CARDAMOM - 50 gmsCINNAMON - 50 gmsCUMIN SEEDS - 100 gmsPEPPER CORNS - 100 gmsBLACK CARDAMOM/BADI ELAICHI - 50 gmsBAY LEAF -...
Ragi, Rice
Ragi-Rice Morekali (Fermented Ragi-Rice Cakes/Upma/Morekuzh)
Morekali is a very traditional “tiffen” of Tambrahm cuisine usually prepared with rice flour .The version that I have given here is one with natural fermentation. The same can be made instantly too in the method as mentioned in the...
Food Stories
Solar Eclipse And Chinese Musings
It was Sunday morning, the sky was cloudy and a peep outside showed signs of a light rain at night. I quickly rushed to the kitchen to make my morning cup of tea and drink it before it was 6...