Iru Puli Kuzhambu is a tasty and tangy gravy served with rice hailing from the Tirunelveli district of Tamil Nadu. Iru means two and Puli or tanginess here means the tangy taste comes from tamarind as well as curd. These…
Read moreBaingan Bhaja or Begun Bhaja is a Bengali dish where the big sized aubergines are sliced and marinated to give an exotic taste to the taste buds. Baingan or Brinjal has a unique taste and not a favorite of many….
Read moreVangi Bath or Brinjal Rice is a traditional rice variety of Karnataka.There are many among us who don’t like brinjals but iam sure they will also love this rice once they try this vangi bath.Normally I make this for lunch box,but it can be equally enjoyed at home too.It has the aromatic spices that go into it and the juicy brinjal adds to the flavour.All karnataka households have a special place for vangi bath in their houses and I learnt this from my MIL who used to make this when I got married.Now for the recipe of Vangi Bath.. Notes
Read morePorucha Kuzhambu is an authentic recipe of Tamil cuisine,more specifically tambram menu.It can be made with a variety of vegetables both seperately or mixed.Generally I make this with two or three veggies added together.This I made with chaoyte otherwise called chow chow,brinjal and carrots.You ca
Read moreBrinjal or eggplant also known as aubergine is one veggie which can be used in many dishes,be it north or south indian as well in international cuisines such as italian too.But many specially kids hate it for no reason.I love to experiment in my kitchen with all veggies and thought of making this r
Read moreIt is always a welcome change for me when i try something from the usual sidedishes and this is what i made last week when Ravi brought his friends over.Sometimes he’ll ask for authentic dishes to be made.I made this in the morning and served this for breakfast with idlis.Brinjal gothsu is a tasty accompaniment which came as a blessing when i was just running out of ideas.I remembered mom’s famous gothsu.You can pair it with pongal,dosa and arisi upma too.Tastes divine.I also make a mix veg gothsu which i’ll post later,but this brinjal gothsu roasted on stove top gives…
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Hi, Welcome to my Blog! I am Nithya Ravi a passionate cook and food blogger, author and photographer. I have been involved with food since childhood and have been blogging for more than two years now. I have seen with my mom and grandmothers since my younger days, picking up stories in food and food related things. I dedicate this blog to my daughter and husband who have been in someway or the other involved with my blogging. I also would like to thank my mother-in-law whose is ever supporting and offers every piece of advice I ask for.
