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 moreKumbakonam Kadappa is a tasty side dish for Idlis, Dosas, Pooris and Chappathi. It is famous in the Kumbakonam belt and Tanjore district of Tamil Nadu. Kumbakonam Kadappa is a very easy to make side dish loaded with spices,…
Read moreSamosa is a classic snack dish from the state of Punjab. Who doesn’t love them?These crispy and spicy deep fried snacks are everyone’s favorite. I made these last week on a lazy rainy afternoon with masala chai. I have had…
Read moreBiryanis and Pulaos are always filling and tasty that can make your meal complete, specially when guests pour in. Traditionally biryani recipes are made with spices, lots of vegetable cooked under dum or under slow fire but tightly sealed with…
Read moreNo one can resist burgers and if it is homemade,then it is all the more better. I love Alu Tikkis very much.Growing up in New Delhi, I have seen street vendors here and there selling hot Alu Tikkis all time…
Read moreIn our home all are fond of snacks and I make them once a week, usually on weekends.As the weather is chill here it is always divine to have some deep fried snack wit masala chai.Such came one occasion last…
Read moreVada Pav is a street food which is deep fried potato patty with spices and chutneys and native to Mumbai.Though I have had this addictive snack many times,I am making it for the first time at home.This is a step wise process involving preparing chutneys,making potato patties and assembling them on the pav bun. Pav is a variant of Pao which means sweetened bread in Portugese. The Vada Pav is an innovative recipe made by a Marathi and the rest is history.Many restuarants sell these cute vada pavs and some have additional toppings as well.I am also fond of Pav…
Read more Tikkis and chaats are an all time favorite at home and keeping that in mind,i make tese frequently as an evening snack.I adapted this recipe from an youtube video by Chef Rakesh Sethi with minor alterations to suit my family’s taste buds.This turned out to be an innovative snack which is perfect during tea time.These kind of recipes are tasty and perfect to have on the menu.
Read moreMashed Potatoes is an American recipe which is very predominantly used in their cuisine.It is very easy to make and this recipe is made by my dear daughter who loves to make international recipes.I am a bit conditional and do thigs all by myself in cooking,but this was an exeption.Since it is easy and quick to make and one of her favourite recipes,she chose to make this one.She has helped me in many occasions,be it chopping the veggies,preparing a dish,selecting dishes or plates for photography including props.This one is her own recipe and made by her.I am so proud of…
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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.
