Vella Sadam or jaggery rice is a tasty rice made during the fesival ADI PERUUKU.This festival falls in the 18th day of the tamil calendar month aadi.Aadi Perukku is the monsoon festival that is celebrated across the state of Tamil Nadu.After the heat waves settle down and people long for something c
Read moreLassi is a great thirst quencher and can be made and had at any time o the day.Mango is the king o fruits and is available in plenty during this summer time in almost all over india.Iam very happy to share this recipe as I made this specially during summer holidays and was liked by all.You could hav
Read moreNellikai or Gooseberry or Amla whatever you call it,it has health beneits loaded in disguise.It is full of Vitamin C and can be consumed in many ways.I have one raita recipe and pickle called neer nellekai which is pickled juices with amla in my blog and in Bangalore it is available fresh and juicy
Read moreI always like to drink freshly extracted fruit juices than the store bought ones.It is was loaded with oranges at home last week and I wasted no oppurtunity in making these delighltful juice.I also included carrots in this and the colour is so pleasing to the eyes.I made once orange with ginger and
Read moreOn the publication of soya recipes in Kungumam Thozhi,I made this tofu manchurian.It is always a panner manchurian or a gobi based one that my daughter loves,this was the first time I made something with tofu as a manchurian.Not to mention,tofu has slight different taste from paneer,but it a very he
Read moreWhen I first heard the name Sulaiman Tea I wondered why and how it got it’s name.It was introduced to me by by hubby who loves green lemon tea a lot.He had it somewhere out this stuff and was praises for it.I was too tempted to try it out,so googled for the recipe and found this one.I was too happy
Read moreIdiyappam or string hopper is one recipe which I make twice a month.I make it sometimes for tiffin for evening or for breakfast or dinner too.In olden days sevai was made using the traditional sevai nazhi.I have it too at home,but made these with homemade rice flour.the one which uses sevai nazhi me
Read moreRose milk is one the favourite recipes which is so comforting and ideal for this summer.In many restaurants it is served I have had many times enjoyed this drink.But to make it at home with home made rose syrup is a real treat I gave to all at home.Have you experienced the aroma of rose essence?It i
Read moreIam back with yet another snack ,a chaat to be precise with a lots of yogurt.A rich,creamy and cooling snack which can be a meal in itself.With tingling sauces and the fresh coriander leaves as garnish,this one is hard to resist.I used to have it at a small outlet in Karol Bagh,New Delhi where I grew up.It used to be so soft,without having to push it to your mouth.Iam always on the lookout of something new and tasty.This one chaat witll please people of all ages.This is a north indian cousin of thayir vadai but with different seasonings and to…
Read moreMy daughter is so fond of chinese food that,each time she would experiment with something or the other when we chance to eat out.Iam afraid it’s the same story in many of the households,so when we went sometime back to eat out,I ordered,schezwan baby potatoes.The sauce in which it was made was simply out of the world.So the next day when I was about to make my evening snack I thought of trying out this sauce and then try out shezwan baby potatoes.I made this sauce,keeping in view the spices to be minimal but at the same time not compromising…
Read moreArisi upma is a traditional authentic tiffin or breakfast item.It is also had during fasting or vrat days.A tasty upma variety with rice and bit of tur dal grounded to coarse consistency,it is flavourful and filling as well.You can make the powder in advance and store it in an air tight container and use it as and when needed.If you want in large quantities you can grind them in a flour mill.There are many ways of doing this ,these days you even get readymade mix for this in all suoer markets.You may choose whatever method this one is a tasty…
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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.
