Ulunthu sadham / Black Urad Dhal rice and Chettinad Konda Kadalai Kara Kuzhambhu/ Black Chickpeas Spicy Curry in Chettinad style It’s no wonder that I have a close affinity towards Chettinad cuisine when my husband belongs to this land of spices. Being food gourmets, anything that is named as food will eventually find its way to… Read More……
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Peerkangai Muttai Poriyal | Ridge Gourd Egg Burji
Peerkangai Muttai Poriyal – Ridge gourd cooked with egg and spices ! A simple yet delicious side for a perfect meal! Hello, What did you do last Saturday? Saturday and Sundays are meant for family time. A perfect weekend starts with a South Indian breakfast on Saturday morning and ends with North Indian dinner on… Read More……
Ambur Chicken Biryani
Ambur Chicken Biryani – Chicken cooked with spices and curd based gravy! It’s been 5 long days that I haven’t posted – yes, there is a heap of tasks on my plate and time just flies leaving me puzzled about the work in hand. This post is about my Sunday lunch but I didn’t have… Read More……
Kathirikai Kara Kuzhambhu | Spicy Brinjal Curry
Kathirikai / Brinjal is my favorite and I love anything made up of Brinjal, especially ennai kathirikai. My grandma used to prepare this curry often and it tastes delicious with rice. Last week, I visited my friend in Virginia. While talking with her, she referred amaranth and samo seeds. I was surprised to hear that… Read More……
Ragi Kozhukattai | Finger Millet Steamed Dumplings
Ragi is must try if you haven’t tried so far. Ragi can be used to make dosas, idlis, upma, cookies, pakodas and what not, even muffins. It’s usually sold as Finger Millet in general stores here. It’s one of the nutritious millet and it’s sad to see that it is absent in our kitchen these… Read More……