Brinjal 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 moreSoups are always comforting and give an additional attraction with a meal.Amidst all different soups,this carrot ginger soup stands apart as i have included many indian spices in it.Very soothing during cold cough this one is also a great appetizer and is very filling too and can be had in between meals.I have made this to times in my house and all liked it very much.I added caraway seeds and cumin to subside the sweetness of carrots.A different from the regular soups this will a nice hit in your homes.So do try and let me know.. Notes You can add…
Read moreThis is my first soup recipe in my blog.Soup is one item of the menu i look forward to whenever eating out.You see daughter and hubby order everytime different soups and i end up tasting both.Like this i have tasted many varieties and try to incorporate the same taste every time i make them.Veg corn soup i have made here is just easy assembling of choppped veggies in boiled form.It is crunchy and awakes your taste buds.Try out this soup and let me know… Notes
Read moreToday iam going to post a unique and our family recipe rasam.In olden days for grinding spices grandmas used ammi and kuzhavi.It is actually a flat grinding stone.You might think what that has to do with uor rasam recipe today.Well,iam coming to that.It is on that grinding stone the masala for this rasam was ground.Nadathivitta litreally means to run the long stone on the flat granite stone surface.Well it is in this this rasam tur dal is soaked and grounded and not cooked and added.A simple rasam tastes great with any thuvayal and appalam/papad.My grandma used to make it and…
Read moreGoddu rasam,yes it is a very good rasam.Not jokingbelieve me it is a very tempting and flavourful rasam.My MIL often makes it and it is a rasam where toor dal is tempered and not cooked and added to the thin gravy.Amongst the many varieties of rasam made this one hails from tanjore district of Tamil Nadu.A very simple dish which can be made when you want no elaborate proceedures and yet want a comfort and filling meal.Can we see the recipe now? Notes
Read moreCome saturdays and sundays it is always demand time at home.Daughter and hubby like to have evening snacks on wekends and it is always different each time.Dhokla is one of the fastest and easiest snacks or starter of the gujarati/rajasthani cuisine.I used to have it at the famous Bikanerwala shop at delhi during school days.This can be made in no time only preparing the batter is the work here.As i wanted to have a change from the usual snack varieties i made dhokla last week.See recipe below and enjoy hassel free making of these soft indulgence. Notes Add grated carrots…
Read moreLegumes are always healthy and when some spices go into it it becomes tasty as well.The most popular sundal in my household is pattani or green peas sundal.This becomes a after school evening snack as well and is a good option to make on regular days as well in addition to making and offering for goddess during Navarathri celebrations.Easy and quick to make recipe of green peas sundal goes like this… Notes
Read moreGobi Manchurian is a favorite item in our household.Dhivya loves it like anything and will finish the plate in no time.Whenever we eat out this would be our starter for sure.I wanted to incorporate the restuarant flovour in this and this was enjoyed by all at home.I usually make it dry but you can make it a semi gravy as well.You can eat this as a starter or have it with fried rice.The spring onions add a unique flavour here.So over to the recipe
Read morePoha is one ingredient which comes in handy during urgency in preparing quick breakfast or an evening snack.This recipe is a very easy and simple with all the items readily available in our pantry.As poha/aval soaks in very less time and is light on the stomach it it apt for people you watch their weight and works well for people on the go.Pepper is also a good digesting agent and combats with the cold and couch.So next time when you are out of ideas as what make for breakfast try this pepper aval and iam sure you’ll like it. Notes
Read moreMysore rasam is one of the flavourful and refreshing rasams of the many varieties of rasam we make.As we all know rasam is served as the second course in the south indian menu next to sambhar.Unlike other rasams this one is a bit thicker and richer because of the spices roasted and grounded,mixed and simmered to perfection.I usually make it for dinner as an accompaniment with rice and serve with fried papads/applams.Piping hot rasam with steamed rice with dollops of homemade ghee is truly divine to eat.It is a normal practice to make this rasam during functions and festivities but…
Read moreWhen rains pour down making pakodas are always a common thing in our home.When he finds the weather cloudy hubby will always ask me to make his favorite pakoda.These fritters with onion tastes yum as a tea time snack or as a starter for your lunch or dinner menu.It is a very easy and tasty munchy snack.The trick to a good batter for making pakodas is that you don’t add water to it.Yes.You heard it right.The water from the onion is just enough for the mixture to bind the ingredients together.I have seen many pakoda with names such as thhool…
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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.
