To many this rasam may sound new,but it is an age old recipe made in my household as a mix with rice when you have cold cough etc.I don’t mind eating fresh curd when i have cold but it is a general fact that it should be avoided when you have cold.My mom and grand mom used to make it whenever we feel having it.It is so comforting that my hubby likes to drink it as a soup as well.Now see below the easiest recipe of mor rasam. NOTES
Read moreHi,blogger friends!A very Happy New Year to you all.I know iam late but was stuck up with personal commitments and so a long break from my blogging rotinue and back to normal again.This dum aloo is a long pending recipe which i intended to post a long time back but could do so only now.A tasty and filling side for rotis and phulkas it’s a blessing for me during lunch packing for daughter.It’s her favorite and loves to eat any time of the day.Can we go to the recipe now? Notes
Read moreUnlike the usual varieties of tamarind based gravies or kuzhambu this pepper kuzhambu is not only spicy but combats with cold and body pain as well.Yes,it has many health benefits and i would love to have during rainy season and this gravy naturally gives heat to the body.It helps in digestion and is full of flavour and when had with hot rice and sesame oil drizzled over,simply tastes divine.You can make this in ajiffy and can serve as a main course for a lazy sunday afternoon.I personally like to have it with any raita,suits very well,try this and you’ll like…
Read moreWe all like to have simple yet healthy and filling menu sometimes and from the elaborate preparations stick to a wholesome quick food.This cabbage kootu aptly fits the category and and i prefer it on lazy afternoons with hot rasam.Kootu is a stew made out of many vegetables such as chayote or chow chow,pumpkin,snake gourd to name a few.Each one can be made differently and the choice is yours.It is less time consuming to prepare,tasty and flafourful too.Cabbage is otherwise very bland having no taste of it’s own,but considering the fact it is healthy i have added a few spices…
Read moreChole masala is an authentic punjabi sidedish apt with batooras or big sized ajwain pooris.This dish can be had with rotis,pooris and parathas as well.This a favorite dish in our family and all like it very much.Iam much particular in deep fried items but like to have it once a week.So it is always a welcome change from the regular stuff we make at home.Black channa or chick peas has low fat content and are rich in dietary fibre and is full of protein too.This called pindi chole too and is quite an addictive recipe and will make you crave…
Read moreRaitas are always a good accompaniment to rice,chapathis and can be just eaten as well.This gooseberry raita/nellikai pachadi in tamil has so many health benefits that i can possibly write here.It is an age old recipe made in our house and we tend to forget the old time recipes nowadays,possibly because of the change in the food habits of our younger generation taste buds who like fancy and fast food. Keeping all the taste buds of all age groups,i do prepare authentic food recipes atleast 3-4 times a week and i do try to include foods that have health benefits…
Read moreIdli molaga podi is one of the basic powders in every south indian households and assumes a distinct place in all pantries.When i posted the recipe of idli batter i thought of posting this as well as idlis and molaga podi are good combination and even when there are chutneys,sambhars or any accompaniment,this molaga podi forms a great side dish with idlis and dosas.I can be sure when i have this molaga podi in hand then my idlis awil be eaten without fuss.When travelling too this forms a good sidedish with idlis and smeared with sesame oil this is simply…
Read morePaneer in any form is liked by my daughter,so when Dhivya wanted something to munch in her holidays and the rain was pouring heavily i made this paneer65.Since it is a fried item you can have it as an evening snack or when planning it for dinner you can have it as a starter as well.An easy to make recipe with a very few steps you can make these in no time and satisfy the demands of your kids.This can be made with cauliflower as well. Notes You can add cauliflower florets in place of paneer cubes,but make sure you…
Read moreNo celebration is complete without sweets and savouries and this Madras Mixture is an amalgamation of many savouries put together and tastes great with piping hot coffee.Each Diwali it is a kind of ritual to prepare this and this year it is no different.I always make omapodi my daughter’s favorite along with hubby’s ribbon pakoda. Given below are the links to the recipes that go into making Madras Mixture. You can add kara sev which i have in my blog,and also thenkuzhal. The variations are endless and you can suit your taste and liking accordingly. OMAPODI
Read moreRasam is one comfort as far iam concerned.A light lentil based soup normaly flavoured with tomatoes and spices it tastes awesome.Lemon rasam on the contrary uses only lemon and chilllies and i often prepare during weekends since hubby likes it a lot.S ince it is very light you can drink it as a soup as well and serve as a starter with papad.Easy and simple which can be prepared in a jiffy ,what more do you want for wekend lunch?See recipe and make it and see your family’s reaction.Ofcourse they’ll love it for sure. Notes
Read more Lemon rice is a famous all time lunch box option.But in my house it is a no no from both hubby and daughter.But each day what shall i pack?I ponder this always and i sometimes it becomes difficult to decide.Lemon rice is a great travel food as well and we also prepare for Adi Perukku festival and offer to god.This becomes Neivedhyam to many festivals as well.While thinking of making a twist with the regular lemon rice i just added finely chopped capsicums while tempering.Normally only tempering is done and mixed with rice,but you can try this for a change.See the simple yet tasty recipe of capsicum lemon rice.Will soon post the regular lemon rice as well.Now try uot a hand on thas capsicum lemon rice.
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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.
