Authentic Recipes from the Kitchens of Shriya, Nithu & Arthi!

Spicy Mushroom Curry

Posted by on May 21, 2012 in Veggie Entrees & Sides | 3 comments

As the name indicates this is a spicy dish which is a perfect combination with roti or pulao or ghee rice. I wanted to try a different...

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Parangikkai Karamani Kootu – Butternut Squash and Lentil Curry

Posted by on May 15, 2012 in Kootu/lentil Stew, Veggie Entrees & Sides | 1 comment

Butternut Squash is a type of winter squash which is pear shaped, has a yellow skin and an orange flesh inside. It has a sweet and nutty...

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Soy Chunks Fry

Posted by on Feb 25, 2012 in Veggie Entrees & Sides | 9 comments

My husband is a huge fan of Soy chunks. I had never tried any recipe with soy chunks until recently since I do not like them . I tried...

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Carrot Poriyal / Carrot fry

Posted by on Feb 6, 2012 in Veggie Entrees & Sides | 4 comments

Generally I prefer to eat fresh carrots rather than making any fry. But my mom used to make this carrot fry for my lunch box. Even those...

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Methi Malai Paneer

Posted by on Feb 3, 2012 in North Indian recipes, Paneer Recipes, Veggie Entrees & Sides | 10 comments

Methi Malai Paneer is a delicious Indian gravy cooked with paneer (Indian cottage cheese) and fenugreek leaves in a creamy sauce. It is...

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Tomato Dal – Lentil and Tomato Soup

Posted by on Jan 8, 2012 in Kootu/lentil Stew, Veggie Entrees & Sides | 4 comments

Tomato dal is a simple and tasty lentil dish popular in South India. It is a healthy, gluten free and protein rich dish and complements...

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Karamani Poriyal – Yard Long Bean Stir Fry

Posted by on Dec 30, 2011 in Veggie Entrees & Sides | 2 comments

This is a simple stir fry and can be served with rice and also as a dry subzi with roti. Yard long beans are good source of protein,...

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Spicy Okra Fry

Posted by on Nov 30, 2011 in Veggie Entrees & Sides | 5 comments

Spicy Okra Fry is yet another simple side dish in Indian Cuisine. Okra fry can be made in so many different ways and this is one among...

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Cabbage Stir Fry

Posted by on Nov 29, 2011 in Veggie Entrees & Sides | 5 comments

  This is one of the easiest south Indian Side dishes. You can make it with so few ingredients and in such less time. There are lot...

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Thakkali Kuzhambu for Idly / Tomato Curry

Posted by on Nov 10, 2011 in Breakfast Menu, Veggie Entrees & Sides | 10 comments

My mom got this recipe from one of our family friends in Salem and then she used to make this Tomato Curry often. I love this Thakkali...

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Puri Masala / Indian Puffed Flat Bread with Potato Curry

Posted by on Nov 6, 2011 in Breakfast Menu, Veggie Entrees & Sides | 17 comments

In general everyone loves puri. When I was a kid I love to have puri on every sunday. The best combo is puri and potato masala. Potato...

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Potato Stew

Posted by on May 5, 2010 in Best of ST, Breakfast Menu, Featured, Veggie Entrees & Sides | 20 comments

Potato stew is a typical Keralite dish and it is very easy to make.  It will be very tasty and it goes well with Aapam and Idiyappam. In...

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Andhra Mutton Curry / Lamb Curry

Posted by on May 3, 2010 in Best of ST, Featured, Meat & Seafood Entrees, Mutton Dishes | 25 comments

This is the first time I am making this style of mutton curry. I am not a big fan of mutton / lamb. But my husband loves all the mutton...

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Egg adai kozhambu – Omelete curry

Posted by on Apr 23, 2010 in Best of ST, Egg Dishes, Featured | 15 comments

I have moved to Arkansas recently. I got some new friends and here is the chance to learn more new dishes. One of my friends here made...

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Potato Podimas – Potato curry

Posted by on Mar 31, 2010 in Best of ST, Featured, Veggie Entrees & Sides | 8 comments

Potato Podimas is a very simple recipe. You can make it in 15 minutes. It’s one of the classic South Indian dish that goes very well...

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Baingan Bhartha – Roasted Eggplant Curry

Posted by on Mar 23, 2010 in Best of ST, Featured, Veggie Entrees & Sides | 14 comments

Baingan Bhartha is a traditional North Indian dish and a vegetarian delight. Traditionally Baingan Bhartha is made from roasted eggplants...

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Masala Vada – Spicy Lentil Dumplings

Posted by on Mar 22, 2010 in Appetizers, Breakfast Menu, Slideshow | 20 comments

I was wondering what to cook on saturday because I felt like eating some spicy snack with hot tea. I soaked some chana dal to make some...

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Egg Curry

Posted by on Mar 19, 2010 in Best of ST, Cooking Videos, Egg Dishes, Featured, Meat & Seafood Entrees | 25 comments

Egg is a versatile cooking ingredient. Many people who dont eat meat like eggs.  Eggs can be cooked in many ways.  This time I  have...

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