I had posted the recipe for Rasam a few months back and it was met with a tremendous response.You can check the recipe here : Rasam (A South Indian versatile recipe) I am posting the Lemon flavoured version which is as delicious as it is […]

This is an extremely delicious Sambar which is wonderful with plain rice,Idlis or Dosas.It is made with Mini Onions or Shallots or what we call Madras Onions.I did not get Madras Onions so made them with normal Onions sliced in quarters!The grated coconut and curry […]

I have posted the recipe of Rasam Powder or Rasam Podi in my previous write up.Now I am posting about the real thing itself.I am going to post the wonderful Rasam recipe which has been requested multiple times and which I am going to share.I […]

The speciality of this supremely delicious Dal is that you will find this served in Indian roadside restaurants called Dhaabas!The recipe combines 3 types of lentils (the protein quotient) cooked with delicious spices and served with rice or roti.A complete meal! The recipe adapted from […]

The term “Banjara” is used to depict Nomads in the state of Rajasthan.They go places singing and dancing and entertaining the masses.This recipe is one which is special to them as it contains proteins,ghee and spices which are so beneficial in various functions of the […]

A revised and edited archived recipe reposted with love! Being born and bought up in Northern India, I was exposed to a variety of dishes.I had South Indian food at home(which subsequently became “Northernised” over 2 decades.Outside I loved the food..all comprised of rotis(Indian bread).subzis(vegetables) […]

Much of what I have witnessed of the food cooked by my grand mother,I have always felt that it was made with a pure mind and heart and that was applicable to the simple tea she made.Her hands were what we could say “gifted” and […]

The Indian staple food has been rice and dal – lentils simmered in water till mashed,flavoured with salt and spices and made more tasty by frying seeds and more spices in pure Ghee(clarified butter) and when smoking hot pouring on top of the dal.Well do […]

These Kidney Beans are so wonderfully soft,delectable and intricately flavored!Have them with Rice,Paranthas or hot Rotis!Originated in Punjab,these beans are packed with protein and spice and are universally delicious! Preparation Time – 35-45 minutes Makes – 4-5 servings INGREDIENTS 300 gms Kidney Beans – canned […]

Fond as South Indians are of Sambar – a dish which has gained International prominence,there are certain variations of the same which are sometimes unknown to people and this is one of them.This is a simple but uber-delicious dish which can be had with plain […]