Kadali, Mocha, Rambha.... Any guesses?? .. Yes you are right. It’s the banana - the fruit belonging to the Musa genus with several cultivars. They come in different sizes and colors. Around 500 cultivars exist today in various countries where...
Food Stories
Ketchup History & Memories
Ketchup as a relish far pre-dates the tomato sauce we know today. Spicy fish sauce made with anchovies, mushrooms, walnuts and kidney beans was a predominant part of the Chinese meal for several centuries. The Indonesians made a sauce version...
Food Stories
Joys of Baking
With a lot of trepidation ventured into baking an eggless chocolate and vanilla marble cake today afternoon after a very long time. Hot humid Chennai stole my afternoon sleep and hence decided to spend my time reviving my baking skills....
Bakes
Banana Bread
Banana 8 No's (Small Size)Sugar 3/4 CupMaida 3/4 CupWhole Wheat Flour 3/4 CupOil 1/2 CupBaking Powder 1 TSPBaking Soda 1 TSPVanilla Essence 1 TSPWalnuts 1/2 Cup SliveredCinnamon Powder 1 PinchMilk (If required) METHOD Peel the bananas and mash themAdd the...