Kulfi is liked by all at home.It is badam pista that I always make,but when Ravi’s friend who has farm dispatched a big box of mangoes last month,I was wondering what to do with the raining mangoes.I tried mango lassi,mango milk shake and mango tea.But kulfi was long due.So I made it sometime back a
Read moreThis post is an easy to make and one of my bachelor recipes first post.Iam always a salad person and love to eat it as an accompaniment to food or as a snack or sometimes a meal itself.It is one such food which can be eaten guilt free and that too without any limitations.My hubby loves salads and I make it a point to include in his meal a bowl of it.This recipe is a fruit and vegetable salad put in one bowl and is so tasty that you will crave for more.The one point to be noted here is…
Read moreCabbage is one of the omitted vegetables for most and people eat it just for the sake of it,mainly because it doesn’t have any flavour of it’s own.I besides making poriyal/curry add it to many dishes in upma,aval,sandwiches,noodles and soup as well.I even make pakoda with it.Not much talking,coming to the topic,I saw this cabbage recipe in a cook book when sitting in the airport.Causally scrolling across the pages I stumbled upon this recipe and tried it when I came home,ofcourse for daughter’s lunch box.It tasted truly nice wih the balance of added spices and onions,the cabbage rice was liked…
Read morePudina Rice i make whenever there is boredom to make anything which requires long preparations.This is a rice variety and a lunch box option too which is apt for the busy mornings.Normally rice is made daily at home with any gravy such as sambhar or rasam,but sometimes to break the boredom i make this.Pudina or mint is one flavourful leaf and enhances the taste of rice.As i was thinking what to make for lunch this suddenly cropped up mind and i thought since it is not in my blog,clicked the pictures as well.So scroll down for an easy recipe of…
Read moreOne of the daily features is in my household is ‘what to pack for lunch’?I always ponder about this and try to include variety and health in each meal.So when i was running out of ideas i got this recipe from my friend who makes pulaos of different types.I was happy that this contained corn,my daughter’s favourite.You can alternatively make this with baby corn as well.I have kept the spices minimal,you can increase the amount if you want.Also for a change in colour and extra flavour,i have added green peas,it adds a nice crunch to the pulao and tastes great…
Read moreThis is one simple one pot meal,but then for beginners and a few of our north indian friends might find this post useful.This coconut rice is often prepared as an offering too an sis a must in kanu pongal and adi perukku.This can be a great lunch packing idea as well requires no time to prepare it.The tastiest and the yummiest rice variety will be ready in a jiffy.I made this long back and this was quitely lying in my draft until today.Over to the recipe.. Notes
Read morePineapple kesari is one of the rare things i make at home.So when guests come or there is some occasion i make it.Normally this is served in weddings and other functions.But for those who indulgence in sweet tooth the reason to make it really doesn’t matter.So last week i made this just like that and served it during sunday brunch to make it extra special.The texture came out so smooth and taste was perfect too.The joys of feeding others is itself makes me happy.So here goes the recipe.. Notes
Read moreRava idli is an instant idli made with semolina or sooji.It takes just 15 minutes to prepare an can be one yummy breakfast recipe.My hubby likes it to the core and he loves eating it at the famous MTR restaurant here in bangalore.I have tasted it there many times and have always awed about the taste they give to it.Served with potato masala this idli is served with ghee.You can have it with sambhar and chutney too.Otherwise here in bangalore they serve it with a vegetable gravy called sagu.Now i don’t know how many of you know this.During world war…
Read moreRava ladoo is one of the easiest and tastiest of the ladoo recipes that i know.It takes hardly 10 minutes to make this,,could you believe that?And it is filling to eat as well.I made this long back and it was due for long to post and here it comes.Mostly people think it is hard to make any kind of ladoo and for beginners this might sound pretty tricky but when you use the correct proportion of ingredients and mix well ladoo making will turn in to child’s play.So next time when preparing ladoos keep these points in mind and go…
Read moreIt is often used to treat cold cough and other infections.Yes,iam talking about pepper and ginger.These are the wonder condiments that are readily available in our kitchens and we do make use of them knowing it’s medicinal benefits in one way or the other.But to use them as a flavouring for rice including the spices pepper,coriander and ginger was something unheard of.I came across a Tv show which ha this recipe and i was totally gued to it.The presentation was aewsomw and i knew i will make this as a lunch box option.Anyway we always end up sometimes with gastric…
Read moreUsually all of us make kheer/payasam for any festive occasion and the one i made was no exception.I was on a break from blogging for a while and this one i made for my daughter’s birthday though it’s 2 months back posting now only. She likes this very much and every year i make this for her special day.This is a easy and basic recipe but believe me is really tasty and kids will love it for sure.The key here is get the vermicelli perfectly cooked and that’s it.Now over to the recipe…. Notes
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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.
