mushroom gravy for chapathi south indian style/kuzhambu/kulambu It's a very straight forward gravy to make without a compromise in taste.Its a usual long-established recipe at our home that my mother in law does it very frequently.This is a mushroom gravy for chapathi south indian style is very simple but tastes very exotic. I love to enjoy...
brussel sprouts poriyal /South Indian style kelakose stirfry Brussels sprouts looks exactly like cabbage but in miniature form,it was not so much in use here in India till few years back.I read that the name “brussels”come from the place where it was cultivated according to “wikipedia” .It was mostly available in the hill stations here.But,now these...
chidambaram gotsu recipe /kathirikai (brinjal) gothsu for idli and dosa Samba sadam and chidambaram gotsu are inseparable speciality pair of Chidambaram. This classic gothsu pairs very well with idli or dosa.Its never a complicated dish to make and using small onions gives a special taste to this dish. Recently,I saw the making of Gotsu and samba...
how to make vada curry recipe (vada kari)/side dish for idli dosa Vada curry is yet another excellent side dish for idli dosa.My love for this started from the hotels which serve idli vadacurry as an exclusive item.From then I too make it at home ,but in my home they (my hub and fil)are not much...
side dish recipes for idli and dosa /easy chutney/sambar The side dish recipes for idli and dosa is quite unlimited and really diverse.For idli or dosa sidedishes are the main taste enhancers without which the whole breakfast menu becomes tasteless and less interesting.For easy exploration of some of the exquisite chutneys and sambar I have made this...
kadala kootu curry recipe /kadalai paruppu kootu for rice Kadalai paruppu kootu is a traditional festive main menu at our place.Here in our family it is customary at all important functions like marriages to serve this kootu curry .They have this kadala kootu curry recipe as a regular occupant in the menu lists.For rice first uppu...
white channa kurma (chickpeas)kondai kadalai kuzhambu / kondakadalai This white channa kurma will surely be a variation from usual type of sambar that we make for idli and dosa.This is my mil’s recipe,sometimes she used to substitute even some dried peas(should be soaked and cooked like channa) instead of this kabuli channa.So,its a usual kurma made...
chilli and garlic chutney /poondu chutney without coconut for idli dosa When speaking about chutneys if, its spicy then it becomes my favourite. Sidedishes becomes important without which the main accompaniment becomes less exciting. This chilli and garlic chutney is a special chutney close to my heart because of its spicy tangy balance making you to...
tomato mint chutney recipe (thakkali puthina) Back to square one now as usual all my every day cooking and chores have started after long relaxing days at my moms place.Relishing food from serving hands of mother is always incomparable.You can't explain in words hope everyone can just understand what I mean!its divine.This is a very simple...
elumichai oorugai recipe /lemon pickle tamilnadu style That Jadi(pickling pot)at my mom's place still remains me of my patti preparing that seductive unbeatable special tasty pickles.Pickling has always been an enjoyable activity for my patti that she had never missed a single year to prepare lemon pickle.Early morning she would start her work!from cutting the lemon...