CARROT CUCUMBER KOSUMALLI
Kosumalli or Kosambari is a south indian salad made with soaked mung dal and vegetables like cucumber,carrot etc.Usually this is made during Rama Navami,marriages and some festivals.I make this once a week since all at home are fond of salads and is a favorite to Ravi.It was during last week’s weekend menu I hade made this and as promised writing this post now.As cucumbers and carrots are available all round the year and are easily available this is a simple recipe which can be mae in a jiffy and you can be rest assured that it is nutritious too. You…
Read moreWHEAT VEGETABLE SEVAI
I am always trying new recipes these days. Sevai or idiyappam is a healthy steamed rice based string hopper mainly had for breakfast.Bur being health conscious and many trying to avoid rice based foods these day,I searched for a replacement for rice.What will be a better option than that of wheat?This time it is Wheat vegatable sevai in my kitchen.An effortless kitchen variety and can be made in a matter of minutes,i made this one day for breakfast and was given a green flag,thankfully.I added a lot of veggies to make it more healthier.But I would suggest that using the…
Read moreBREAD UPMA
Bread Upma is a delicious and instant easy to prepare ides for your breakfast.It can also be an after school snack which is loaded with healthy vegetables and also with mild spices.The bread used can be white or brown.But if you are looking for a healthy version,I would recommend using brown bread.The preparation is the same as rava upma which is equally delicious.I make Bread Upma with old bread after making some sandwich for my daughter later that day.If using old bread cut the corners,if you are using fresh bread use as such.There can be many variations in this such…
Read moreJHAL MURI
Jhal Muri is a delicious crunchy street food snack of flavoured with mustard oil and famous to the Kolkatta region.The street vendors lined up on the corners will make it with professional ease and the taste is simply out of the world.Specially during monsoon season,this will be selling as hot cakes.I am always fond of chaats and found just an excuse of the rains and had it to my fulfilment.I learnt from my friend who is a Bengali, there is a masala called Moodi Masala which is specifically made for the purpose.I didn’t have Moodi Masala but had all the…
Read moreKANDA POHA
 Kanda Poha is a staple food of Maharashtra and is eaten with awe for breakfast.This is made with beaten rice or poha with potatoes(batata) and onion(kanda) and cooked to perfection.It is an easy to make dish and is also a good lunch box option.One my friends who is a Maharashtrian,taught me the exotic recipe which was not only quick but easy and tasty as well.Plenty of onions and boiled and cubed potatoes gives this recipe a unique and flavourful feel.As many of you might be aware of Poha in South Indian cuisine would be either Puli Aval which is tamarind based or a pepper flavoured one called Milagu Aval.Also there is a sweet version with jaggery called Vella Aval and sugar based Aval Kesari.
Read moreMINT GINGER LEMONADE
I am back with yet another coolant drink,this time with mint,ginger and lemon.Living in summer asks for cooling down the body and what better way than to use up these wonder leaves called mint or pudina.It is known for its mouth and breath freshner properties as well.It is one of those herbs which is known to improve digestion and is an effective remedy for headache and nausea.Regular use of mint is beneficial for asthma patients and is a natural anti depressant as well. I have a few Summer Coolers Recipes in my blog.But this is the first one with a…
Read more`BHINDI DO PYAZA
Bhindi Do Pyaza is a North Indian side dish for rotis or rice with onions which are double the quantity of lady’s finger.It is stir fried vegetable curry with mixed spices and tastes awesome and is full of flavour. Usually for rotis i make any other vegetable and i tried this recipe for the first time at home.It can be made very easily and requires minimal ingredients to make them.I have a few Bhindi recipes in my blog as all at home devour lady’s finger.You can prepare this and pack it for office and school lunch boxes as well as…
Read moreTHAI GREEN CURRY PASTE/THAI RECIPES
It was my long time wish to try something from south east asian country such as Thailand,mainly because they always include a lot of aromatic herbs and leaves in their cuisine.As we can see there are many similarities in the cuisine of our neighbouring countries and ours.I liked one recipe of a simple thai curry and for that you need to make a green paste.I later learnt that with this green paste you can not only make a curry but a variety of dishes as well.So I thought of posting a separate recipe for my blog of this delicious, aromatic…
Read moreSABUDANA VADA/SAGO VADA/JAVVARISI VADAI/VRAT RECIPES
Sabudana vada/Sago Vada or javvarisi vadai is one easy tea time snack.It is a Maharashtrian delicacy and I learnt it from a marathi friend who also taught me to make Misal Pav.This one is a deep fried snack taken during vrat days or fasting days.You can add chopped onions too if you want to make for parties or get togethers.Tastes equally good.Delicious and addictive snack ,this also has boiled and mashed potatoes and served with green chutney.These are so filling that,so they are taken during fasting days.You can make the batter in advance and store in the fridge too and…
Read moreCHILLI IDLI
It is holiday time and all the mothers will be doubly busy with kids constant question”what’s for snack this evening”?I also face such problems and daughter likes fancy food very much.She likes this chilli idli to the core,I too love it.You can make it as an after school snack as well.It was in Chennai’s Saravana Bhavan that I tasted chilli idli first.The texture is that of crunchy fried idlis folded in spices and vegetables with a tinge of lemon for added flavour.Always tasty.Now all the kids like fried and spicy food,you can give this as a nice filling treat this…
Read more
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.
