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 moreMurungakkai Milagu Kuzhambu is a gravy made out of drumstick and pepper corn with loads of other spices. The base for this is a tamarind gravy and it tastes awesome when had as a side with Paruppu Thogayal and rice….
Read moreA most common accompaniment to the rice and dal delicacy of Thiruvathirai Kali is this delicious delicacy of Thalagam or Thiruvathirai Kootu. As we all know Thiruvathirai festival falls on the Tamil month of Margazhi and is one of the…
Read moreMysore Masala Dosa is popular Dosa variety originating from Tuluva Mangalorean cuisine and is found in all Udipi Hotels. This particular Dosa variety is made with two stuffings, one potato masala and the other the unique red chutney that is…
Read moreToday for the Navarathri festival I made Navadhanya Sundal task of making this for prasadam. As sundal is an essential offering during this festival down South, I took the task of making this. It turned out to be highly tasty…
Read morePaneer recipes are most liked by Dhivya and I often include paneer in her diet. It was sometime back I made this recipe and it turned out be creamy and tasty. Flavoured with spices that are used in the North…
Read moreChow Chow or Chayote is a tasty vegetable which I use in Sambhars, Aviyal, Kootu and Mor Kuzhambu. I also make a coconut based curry with it. While making all these dishes you ought to peel the skin of…
Read moreOnion Thokku is a tasty side dish to Idlis, Dosas, Chappathis or Curd Rice. I learnt this recipe from a magazine and it was a super hit at home. This thokku calls for using shallots or sambhar onions which has…
Read moreIf you ask me what is your comfort food, instantly without thinking my answer would br Rasam. Rasam is a thin gravy or soup with or without lentils, Served as a second course in a South Indian meal. I have…
Read moreParuppu Urundai Rasam is a favorite recipe of Ravi. On weekends I make a point to make a tasty and elaborate meal prefarably to the liking of Dhivya and Ravi, so that they can eat leisurely and enjoy to the…
Read moreAndhra Pulihora is a tangy and tasty tamarind based rice recipe full of flavours. I learnt this from a Telugu friend of mine and we all enjoyed this during weekend brunch. This rice variety is full of spices and aroma…
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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.
