May 07, 2020

Coriander Leaves / Kothamalli Thokku

A great accompaniment packed with the unique flavor of coriander leaves to have with anything. It goes very well with anything on your platter. It serves as Chutney with dosa, idly , pongal, as Dip with with any fried snacks, as Spread with bread roast , rotis, as Pickle with curd rice and it goes on. Since this thokku is made in a pickled form, it can be refrigerated and kept for nearly ten days.

Mambazha Puliserry / மாம்பழ புளிசேரி(Curd based Mango gravy in Cream of Coconut)

Since my mother in law is native of Kerala this is one of her favourite and signature recipe. We always wait for the mango season to relish this delicacy of Kerala. The sweetness of mango with its unique flavour blends with mild sour curd, simmered with spices give extraordinary aroma and taste to this gravy. We have it by mixing it with hot steaming rice...

May 06, 2020

Red Chutney for Idli

Perfect blend of Tomatoes with onion, garlic and red chillies gives the best combination for South Indian Idlis. Though a very simple one every ingredient and step of making this chutney is importnat to get the tasty and aromatic one..

Raw Banana Tangy Curry (Vazhaikai Puli Kootu)

This is a traditional Tamil Brahmin Side dish made with vazhaikkai / Raw Banana, Lentils, Fresh Spices and Roasted Coconut. A delicious side dish for steamed rice and no doubt that once you make this side dish you start loving it......

Gottu Rasam

This instant Gottu Rasam made by our grannies without powdering or grinding, yet tastes yummy and divine. Also provides a soothing effect during sluggish days . Enjoy this hot Gottu Rasam Rice with pappads or any crisps!!!

May 05, 2020

Thengai Araicha (Ground Coconut) Kuzhambu

This kuzhambu is the iconic kuzhambu variety of Southern parts Tamilnadu and Kerala Brahmin families. We call this as Thengai araicha kuzhambu. It suits rice and also serves as the side dish of Idli, Idiyappam, Aappam and Dosa...

Buttermilk Chutney

Very different chutney that tastes delicious and goes very well with South Indian tiffin items like Upma, Dosa, Adai, Idiyappam, Aapam and Idli. An instant chutney without coconut and a different one from the usual chutney varieties. I learnt it from my colleague and she said it is made commonly in Rajapalayam of Tamilnadu...

Quick Poha and Oats Idli

Super Soft and fluffy idlis which could be made in no time with no fermentation!! A healthy diet recipe which could be a filling one too. Here is the simple recipe of the idlis that do not need rice or urad dal...