I wonder if any other cuisine in the world would have as many starters, naashta and in-betweener varieties as ours. Take Upma for eg, so many varieties with so many ingredients and so many variations too. In that train of thought, one of the...

 This one is a delightful dish. The Gujarati Patra is more popularly known but did you know there\'s an equally delectable South Indian version too"Pair this Patra with

 Fruits are an amazing source of natural sugar. I  love using them in desserts. This one for example. First try and it came out so well. Do try it and let me know.APPLE BANANA SHEER (HALWA)Ingredients:Semolina/Rawa - 1 cupGhee - 1 cupSugar - 3/4...

 How many times have you been tempted to reach out for the peanut butter bottle in the supermarket"But did you know it is downright easy to make it at home" Takes just about 10 minutes. Here\'s how...PEANUT BUTTERIngredients:Whole Peanuts - 200...

 Had some extra Raw bananas leftover after Mahalaya daan. Overdone the Podimaas and roasted sabjis. This was a long pending one on my bucket list. So tried Kacche kele ke kebab the weekend. Super super super it turned out. And the recipe is simple...

Our Moms and Grandmoms have always nailed it when it comes to making the best of leftovers and not letting anything go waste. Agree" Here\'s a simple Dosa recipe made with leftover rice.DOSA WITH LEFTOVER RICE& GINGER CHUTNEYIngredients: (Makes...

Perfect season for crisps and what better than homemade fried food isn\'t it :)Try this recipe for Whole Wheat flour salted biscuits or Namak Pare as they are called.ATTE KE NAMAK PAREAtta Namak PareINGREDIENTS:Atta - 1 cupSooji - 1 tbspHot oil -...

Come summer and it\'s unquestionably Mango time :) And also when pictures and videos of Poori-Aamras start making the rounds.Luckily got hold of some good mangoes amidst this Lockdown so thought of ticking that box. But wanted to try something...

Who says no to Chocolate!! Chocolate does make everything more cheerful right" :)A simple besan burfi is a must try and must have in any home. Add the chocolate touch and it becomes even more special!!Try my simple recipe for a super soft Chocolate...

Poori Masala or Poori-Masaal as it\'s called is a popular tiffin item served in most South Indian restaurants, especially Tamil Nadu. There are no complex spices or a gravy as such. But the combination is divine and one of the most sought after...

Two typically favourite questions of every Indian" Khaane mein kya hai and Khaane ke baad meetha kya hai" ??And what better than homemade sweets"Laddoos are a common favourite across India.. My favorite are Motichur and the homemade...

Workout is excellent in your health routine but muscles need protein to mend. Are you getting enough protein in your food, especially if you are a vegetarian"Here\'s a recipe that mom made today inspired by a youtuber.The addition of Moong dal in...

Raw Banana is an amazing vegetable, I just love its texture. Works beautifully with kebabs and burger patties. Have you tried it in a raita" Saw this recipe on youtube and tried it today.RAW BANANA RAITAIngredients:1 Raw banana, peeled and...

Day 1 of Navratri and it\'s time to bring out the creativity in Bhog. Red rice gets its hue from a compound called Anthocyanin. In its unhulled or semi-hulled forms, this rice is an excellent source of antioxidants, minerals and fibre. It has a...

An IAS officer, a cardiologist and a police officer...corrupt politicians and a medical epidemic to boot. Sounds like right out of a Rohit Shetty movie doesn\'t it"Heartquake is the new baby from the pen of author K.Vijaykarthikeyan after Once...

(SALT) PONGAL (South Indian Style Khichdi)Ingredients:Rice - 1 cupSplit green gram - 1/2 cupBlack peppercorns - 1 tspCumin seeds - 1 tspCashews - a fewGinger - 1 inch piece, choppedSalt to tasteClarified butter (Ghee) - 2 tbspsCurry leaves - a...

One of the simplest Rice varieties out there is the Lemon Rice. It\'s very simple to mix up and you can add variations of your own too!Here\'s my mom\'s version..LEMON RICEIngredients :Rice - 1/2 cupSesame oil - 1/2 tspMustard seeds - 1/4...

A lot of us cook Foxtail Amaranth/Thandu Keerai in many ways.Here\'s an interesting tidbit about the greens from my mom. She grew up in a village near Madurai and I love hearing her interesting food stories!So near her village, these greens would...

There are many ways of cooking greens, especially in the Indian cuisine. Two methods that are my favourite from Mom\'s kitchen are - Masicha Keerai or Mashed Greens and MorKeerai, literally greens cooked in Buttermilk.Featured here - MorKeerai,...

As we look to move away more and more from refined foods, it\'s high time to go back to roots and use what our ancestors did. White sugar for one is not used in my home anymore. We prefer jaggery in its whole or powdered form, or honey and cane...

Come summer and we start experimenting with mangoes in every way we can. From Aamras to pickles, to raitas, to desserts, innumerable possibilities.Using Mangoes in savoury dishes is an interesting pairing. Slightly sweet, tangy, this Mango Kadhi is...

A very simple, healthy and wholesome dessert that you can whip up quickly.CARROT BHAATIngredients:1 cup grated carrots1/2 cup well-cooked rice3 cups full fat milk1/2 cup sugar1/4 tsp cardamom pwd1 tbsp clarified butter(Indian ghee) for roasting dry...

SWEET PONGALIngredients:Rice - 1 cupSplit Green gram - 1/4 cupMilk - 1 cupJaggery or sugar - 1 1/2 cup (Jaggery best)Cashews and raisins - a fewCardamom pwd - 1/4 tspClarified butter( Ghee) - 2 tbspsMethod:1. Heat a pan and dry roast the green gram...

Desserts or even simple sweets are even more special when we make them at home. In the beginning some can appear bit overwhelming, but once we try it it turns out to be a lot less complicated.Here\'s a simple Badam Burfi recipe.BADAM (ALMOND...

Now this is quite an interesting dish..The main dish is done Sambhaar style (baby eggplants dropped in whole with just a quarterway slit), left to settle for a bit and then the thin surface liquid is removed and used as Rasam. Basically a 2 in 1...