Podalangai kootu(Snake Gourd with Lentils)

Kootu is a combo of vegetables and lentils.You can make kootu with any kind of vegetables with the same recipe only substituting the main vegetable. This recipe is from my mom’s Kitchen.

Popularity: 3% [?]

Podalangai kootu(Snake Gourd with Lentils) Podalangai kootu(Snake Gourd with Lentils)

Mysore Pak

Mysore Pak is one of the popular sweet in India. My mother in law makes awesome Mysore Pak every year for Diwali. This time I had a chance to watch her making this sweet.

Popularity: 4% [?]

Mysore Pak Mysore Pak

Spicy Macaroni Recipe

It’s no secret kids love Macaroni & Cheese like it’s the next best thing to chocolate. But, how do we get them to eat veggies.

Popularity: 6% [?]

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Spicy Fish Kuzhambhu (Spicy Indian Fish Curry)

I am going to be celebrating Diwali in India with my family after 4 years and I am so excited. For those unfamiliar, Meen Kuzhanbu is the Tamil name for traditional South Indian Fish Curry. It is very rich in flavor, spicy and tastes heavenly.

Popularity: 8% [?]

Spicy Fish Kuzhambhu (Spicy Indian Fish Curry) Spicy Fish Kuzhambhu (Spicy Indian Fish Curry)

Indian Diwali Snack Murukku (Chakali) Recipe

Murukku is one of the most popular snacks in South India and it is even more popular at Deepavali (aka Diwali) festival time. I am going to be spending over 3 months with my family in India starting next week. So I wanted to make some special Diwali snacks for my hubby and made Murukku. It came out very nice (as you can see), crunchy and tasty. :-)

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Indian Diwali Snack Murukku (Chakali) Recipe Indian Diwali Snack Murukku (Chakali) Recipe

Chole Bhatura

Chole Batura is a mouth watering dish and is the bigger cousin of a well-known Indian breakfast dish - Poori. Although I have to give a special mention to our friend Archie, who gave away his secret to making the perfect Bhatura! Read on..

Popularity: 12% [?]

Chole Bhatura Chole Bhatura

Paal Kozhukatai

I got this recipe from my sister. And I finally decided to make it on Gokulashtami and it came out really awesome and its not at all tough to make. It just took like 30-40 minutes for me to make this lovely dessert. Hope you will enjoy making this recipe.

Popularity: 11% [?]

Paal Kozhukatai Paal Kozhukatai

Gokulashtami Special - Vella Seedai/Sweet marbles

Today is Gokulashtami. This festival is celebrated for lord krishna. Now I am sharing the Vella seedai(Sweet marbles) recipe here. This is pretty popular snack in South India.

Popularity: 20% [?]

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Coconut and Rice Kheer - Thengai Arisi Payasam

Coconut and Rice kheer is a South Indian dessert cooked generally for festivals and occasions.

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Bhindi Masala - Okra Curry

Bhindi Masala or Okra Curry is another delicious Indian dish which is generally served with chappathy.

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Godhuma Rava Briyani/Cracked Wheat Briyani

Cracked wheat is healthy and you can substitute it instead of rice. If you are in a good diet I would recommend this to eat with sambar, rasam or anything.

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Pidi Kozhukkattai - Steamed Sweet and Hot Dumpling

Pidi Kozhukkattai or Steamed Dumpling is one of the tasty South Indian tiffin items. We make both the sweet and hot dumplings.

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Pudhina Puloa/Mint Rice

We have a vegetable garden in our backyard this summer. We planted some mint and they are growing nicely. I made this Mint Pulao from our garden fresh mint.

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Jack fruit seeds and Eggplant Curry

Jack fruit cultivation is pretty popular in most south part of India. My mom used to make a lot of dishes in jack fruit seeds.Doesn’t the dish look delicious?

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Jack fruit seeds and Eggplant Curry Jack fruit seeds and Eggplant Curry

Dahi vada - Curd Vada

Dahi Vada is a savory snack from South India. It can vary in shape and size and are made of lentils, gram flour or potato.

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Featured Recipes

Podalangai kootu(Snake Gourd with Lentils)

Podalangai kootu(Snake Gourd with Lentils)

Kootu is a combo of vegetables and lentils.You can make kootu with any kind of vegetables with the same recipe only substituting the main vegetable. This recipe is from my mom’s Kitchen.

Popularity: 3% [?]

November 6, 2009 | 5 Comments | Read More »
Mysore Pak

Mysore Pak

Mysore Pak is one of the popular sweet in India. My mother in law makes awesome Mysore Pak every year for Diwali. This time I had a chance to watch her making this sweet.

Popularity: 4% [?]

November 2, 2009 | 9 Comments | Read More »
Spicy Macaroni Recipe

Spicy Macaroni Recipe

It’s no secret kids love Macaroni & Cheese like it’s the next best thing to chocolate. But, how do we get them to eat veggies.

Popularity: 6% [?]

October 27, 2009 | 5 Comments | Read More »
Spicy Fish Kuzhambhu (Spicy Indian Fish Curry)

Spicy Fish Kuzhambhu (Spicy Indian Fish Curry)

I am going to be celebrating Diwali in India with my family after 4 years and I am so excited. For those unfamiliar, Meen Kuzhanbu is the Tamil name for traditional South Indian Fish Curry. It is very rich in flavor, spicy and tastes heavenly.

Popularity: 8% [?]

October 14, 2009 | 4 Comments | Read More »

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