kaara Adai (Rice & Grain Pancakes)

Posted by shriya on Feb 29, 2008 in Veggie Entrees & Sides | 16 comments

Adai is another one of those south indian delicacies and probably a well kept secret too. It tastes great and not that hard to make it...

Neyyappam – Rice Pancake

Posted by Nithu on Feb 27, 2008 in Desserts | 25 comments

Neyyappam is another type of Indian pancake (sweet) which is made in Kerala. I had a neighbour called Aartee who is a wonderful cook. She...

Rava Kichadi (Semolina pudding)

Posted by shriya on Feb 25, 2008 in Breakfast Menu, Veggie Entrees & Sides | 13 comments

This is one of the easiest dinner or breakfast recipe. I would usually used to make this when I am out of any recipes or want to make...

Aloo Methi Sabji(Potato With Fenugreek Leaves Curry)

Posted by shriya on Feb 23, 2008 in Veggie Entrees & Sides | 12 comments

This is the first time I’ve tried methi leaves and it has already become one of my favorites.I’ve always thought that it had...

Nice Matters Award

Posted by shriya on Feb 22, 2008 in Misc | 10 comments

Sagari of IndianHomefood made our day by presenting this very fabulous award .. She is one of the nicest bloggers we know and is always...

Carrot kheer

Posted by Nithu on Feb 21, 2008 in Desserts | 15 comments

It’s been a long time since I made sweets. I don’t make it often because my husband don’t like sweets. But today I was...

Dry Chicken Curry

Posted by shriya on Feb 20, 2008 in Chicken dishes, Meat & Seafood Entrees | 7 comments

This is yet another chicken dish . That will make a great side dish for Briyani or when you eat it with rice and chicken gravy . The...

Spicy Chicken Kuzhambhu / Spicy Chicken Curry

Posted by shriya on Feb 18, 2008 in Chicken dishes, Meat & Seafood Entrees | 20 comments

Spicy Chicken Kuzhambu (curry) is another gem from my mom’s kitchen and one that takes me back to the days when I was a kid. My mom...

Green Moong Dal Curry

Posted by shriya on Feb 15, 2008 in Veggie Entrees & Sides | 67 comments

Need to make something quick and your head is blank with little to no ideas swarming around? Try this quick 15-min recipe that is rich in ...

Kathirikkai porial – Eggplant curry

Posted by Nithu on Feb 13, 2008 in Veggie Entrees & Sides | 16 comments

Eggplant curry is another spicy South Indian dish which is taken along with sambar/rasam/veg rice. Ingredients: Eggplant –...

Dal curry

Posted by Nithu on Feb 12, 2008 in Veggie Entrees & Sides | 4 comments

Moong dal curry/Green gram curry is a simple but tasty curry which is taken along with chappathies and steamed rice. Ingredients: Moong...

Spicy Shrimp Spaghetti

Posted by shriya on Feb 8, 2008 in Meat & Seafood Entrees, Shrimp Dishes | 15 comments

I am a big fan of Rachel Ray and love her 30 Minute Meals show a lot. She shows simple ways to make complex-looking entrees that too in 30...

Karuveppiilai kozhambhu – Curry leaves Gravy

Posted by Nithu on Feb 7, 2008 in Veggie Entrees & Sides | 7 comments

Today I wanted to try something spicy and the curry leaves kozhambhu came to my mind. Curry leaves possess the qualities of a herbal tonic....

Rava dosa

Posted by Nithu on Feb 4, 2008 in Veggie Entrees & Sides | 11 comments

The dosa is a South Indian crepe. This food, high in carbohydrates and proteins, is a breakfast recipe. Rava dosa doesn’t need...