Nipattu has always been one of my favourite tea time snack. For me Nipattu is not just a tea time snack. I have it with lunch, dinner , with tea, coffee and in between as well :). Basically, I can’t resist a box of Nipattu sitting on the counter. Nipattu is a very simple deep…
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MANgo Shrikhand – Homemade Mango Yogurt
Monsoon is here and it is the end of Mango season. Last few mangoes that are available in the market and we are trying to enjoy it to the last bit. Mango Shrikhand is a dish that has to be made every season and it is so easy that it hardly takes an hour end…
MAAvina Hannu Khara – Instant Mango Curry
Maavina Hannu khara was one of the few dishes that I remember my paternal grandma making. She wasn’t much of a cook, at least not when I was big enough to remember. My amma or my aunts were incharge of the kitchen while she worked in the estate full day. She would go out and…
TZAtziki – Authentic Greek Yogurt Dip
Tzatziki, the greek yogurt dip is a simple dip made using hung curd and is flavoured with garlic, dil leaves and drizzled with extra virgin olive oil. This greek yogurt dip goes well with crackers, fritters, grilled vegetables or just a bowl full of it as a cooling meal sometimes. Tzatziki, greek yogurt dip is…
ROAsted Bell Pepper Soup
Soups have become a regular in our house as you guys must have noticed. I am trying out so many varieties of soups and I am loving each and every one of them. Roasted Bell Pepper soup was something that I had in mind for a long time and the soup turned out absolutely delicious….
INStant Mango Pickle – Maavinakaayi Uppinakaayi
Instant Uppinakaayi, which at home is known as Urgent Uppinkaayi or Dhideer Uppinakaayi is one of my most favourite Uppinakaayis. It takes 5 mins to make this instant Mango pickle and stays good for a week. Instant mango pickle is made during weddings and festivals as it is made for the occasion according to the…
CUCumber Fritters – Cucumber Pancakes
CUCumber Fritters – Cucumber Pancakes are mini fritters that are super soft inside and crispy outside. I have used gram flour and ricotta cheese (Chenna) to make it more softer and it just just takes it to another level. Cucumber fritters are super easy to make and can be made instantly, making them perfect for…
CHIckpea Soup with roasted chickpea
Soups have become a regular in our house. One meal in our house is soup served with a slice or two of sour dough bread. Hence I have started experimenting a lot with ingredients in hand to make a different soup everyday. Today was Chickpea soup, topped with roasted chickpea and served with Ragi Sour…
KHIchdi – Indian one pot meal
Khichdi, the most common one pot meal in India is a wholesome dish made using rice and lentils. Usually made with mung dal, khichdi can also be made using toordal or whole moong dal. You are sick, you are tired, you want to eat light, you want to go on a balanced diet, you want…
POTato Fry – Crunchy spicy fry
Aloogedde fry or Potato fry is a quick and easy dry fry which is made usually as a side dish along with Rasam or dal. Potato fry is a dry fry which is spicy and crunchy and and tastes absolutely scrumptious. I also make it on raining evenings like today and serve it hot with…