Hey all hope you all are doing well. Following all the protocols of staying home and staying safe. Not venturing out unless absolutely necessary. The past couple of years have been tough for all and we all have to stay strong. It’s the need of the hour. Many have lost their near and dear ones.Continue reading “Fudge Brownies”
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Easy Kurma
There are days when we fall short of veggies and all we can think of is to whip something that can be made easily with available ingredients. This one is a sure shot keeper recipe. Made without onion and garlic this one tastes yum even then. The other day I had few beans, paneer piecesContinue reading “Easy Kurma”
Pumpkin Olan
A simple side dish made regularly in Tam Brahm houses, making this one is a breeze. Amma makes it as a dish and mix with rice and eat too just as awesome as it can. Also can be paired with Sambhar/Rasam this one is a regular in Sadyas. The recipe is pretty simple and straightforwardContinue reading “Pumpkin Olan”
Instant Bhel
The other day I was craving for something tangy, spicy and cribbing to mom about how the lockdown has deprived me from the simple joys of life. I had the puffed rice, sev, onions and tomatoes. But was too lazy to make the chutneys for the bhel. I kept ranting and suddenly mom presented aContinue reading “Instant Bhel”
Thakkali Vendakai Pachadi
This is one of my mother in laws recipe. Pair with some Curry/Poriyal a simple meal is ready. The combination of tomatoes and Vendakai (Bhindi) makes it a different from regular Sambhar. Try this and I am sure you won’t be disappointed. Ingredients Tomatoes: 2 ripe ones Vendakai (Bhindi): 1 cup chopped roughly Tamarind extract:Continue reading “Thakkali Vendakai Pachadi”
Spicy Aloo
Potatoes, a versatile vegetable which blends well with any other vegetable and elevates the dish. But potato on its own too makes amazing side dishes. From being in gravies to like dry sabzis or even roasted ones, its hard to resist a potato fry. We love potato in all forms, fried, roasted, sautéed, fasting versions.Continue reading “Spicy Aloo”
Peanut Sundal
One of my favorites. Navratri is most favorite time of the year when ladies used to have fun. The color for the day, the haldi kumkum, the golu hopping ,the chanting of Lalitha Sahasranamam, the occasion to dress up..It brings back a plethora of emotions and memories. Missing those simple things which we took forContinue reading “Peanut Sundal”
Pumpkin Potato Kootu
A simple yet effective recipe which I tried and was loved by all. Pumpkin Kootu is a regular in many Tam Brahm house holds. Kootu is a very simple side dish that is an amalgamation of some veggies and coconut green chili paste.Cooked and thickened to the desired consistency it is served with rice orContinue reading “Pumpkin Potato Kootu”
Jhatpat Bhindi
One of my non favorite dish is Bhindi 😦 I simply cannot eat. Not a big fan of this yet we make this regularly atleast once a week since husband and kiddo is a fan of this sabzi. A humble no nonsense sabzi which doesn’t require much effort and can be made in minutes. AlsoContinue reading “Jhatpat Bhindi”
Instant Rava Oats Dosa
Weekly Recipe A simple easy to make quick and healthy dosa recipe when you run out of the regular batter or simply plain lazy to grind one or make an elaborate dinner. Simple ingredients put to use and within minutes the delicious dinner is ready. Serve with chutney/ sambhar or podi tastes delicious. Ingredients: RolledContinue reading “Instant Rava Oats Dosa”