Jai Mata Di! A “bhandara” is a mass feast given in North India on auspicious occasions of mostly Navratri (the 9 days fasts of Goddess Durga).It is an opulent event where many people include sometimes more than 56 items (chappan bhog).One item which is a […]

Veg Kurma is a delicious South Indian style vegetable curry which can be had with Roti,Paratha,Dosa,Idli,Idiyappam,Appam,Poori or even plain boiled rice.It is a no Onion – no Garlic lip smacking and spicy gravy which is easy to make and easier to finish off.You can add […]

This is an extremely delicious curry which is mild,a little sweet and a perfect accompaniment for any Indian bread or rice.The breads include Roti,Chappati,Paratha,Naan,Kulcha and Roomali Roti (It does not appease as much with Poori so I left that out) while with rice there is […]

In every culture and State in India there is a different recipe of Egg Curry!I had posted Chettinad Egg Curry some time back.Here is the Bengali version of the same.”Dim” pronounced “deem” is the Brngali term for eggs.Kosha is a type of curry!Instead of the […]

Chettinad is a beautiful place nestled in the Sivaganga District of Tamil Nadu!Its reminiscent of the Chettiars or the wealthy landowners and money lenders who lived there 2 – 3 centuries back.They were so rich that they built palatial bungalows and mini palaces which are […]

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 […]

For those people who love South Indian fare..for those who love coconut oil and coconuts..this recipe is  MUST make!Its a subtle dish of assorted vegetables simmered in a creamy coconut sauce drizzled with coconut oil with the amazing taste and aroma of curry leaves. Now […]

This is an absolutely delicious Paneer recipe which does not involve Tomatoes but is absolutely lip smacking and finger licking with any Pulao,Biryani,Roomali Roti or Naan!The recipe is by NDTV Chef Divya Burman!This is a must make accompaniment which will surely earn you laurels as […]

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 […]

Yogurt gravies are very popular in India and differ widely in methods of preparation depending on the part of the country they are made.They are Tamil Nadu’s reply to the North Indian and Gujarati Kadhi and is delicious to have with plain rice!It uses Okra/Ladies […]