Background:
K and I love the Paruppu Usili/Morkuzhambu combo. So much so it is our weekend ritual. It defines our idea of a good Saturday or Sunday. Feast on this exotic combination and wrap up the afternoon with a siesta. Because usili takes a good amount of work compared to the other dry curries we make, […]
Continue reading about Beans Paruppu Usili - Dry curry with lentils and string beans
Background:
A good way to use up small amounts of dhals leftover. It is wholesome, nutritious and pretty filling. Goes well with rotis and or parathas. Also good as a hearty soup.
Stuff you will need:
A handful each of the following mixed, washed and soaked overnight or through the day.
Masoor dhal
Channa dhal
Kabuli channa
Cow eyed peas
Black whole urad […]
Continue reading about Rang birangi dhal - Mix of lentils simmered in a tomato onion gravy
Background:
Days when I have had enough of quick and easy upmas and pongals, I turn to this favorite. Easy enough to whip up and a novel change from the rice based dishes, K and I love it with a side of peanut chutney
Stuff you will need:
Wheat flour - 2 cups
Rice flour - 1 cup
Salt - […]
Continue reading about Godhuma Dosai - Wheat flour crepes/pancakes with green chillies and ginger
Background:
Lemon rice for me is like a quick fix. A last minute resort when I can’t think of what to make to supplement what I already have. The dish I make when I have a get-together and get this sinking feeling food is not going to be enough.
Stuff you will need:
Rice 1 cup
Lemon/Lime - 2 […]
Continue reading about Lemon and rice make for a spicy lunch
Background:
I bake this cake whenever I am in the mood for a bread like cake that goes well with chai/coffee or as an evening snack or even may be as breakfast. I got this recipe from my friend Akay who I believe in turn got it from another friend who in turn got it off […]
Continue reading about Eggless Dates and Walnut cake - Flavorful and nutritious
Background:
Snowy, icy bad weather days lend themselves to hot pakoras and spiced sweet chai. Today was one such day and I made molagai bhajji. These mildly spicy light green colored peppers make excellent fritters.
Stuff you will need:
Mild green colored peppers - 8 cut into half or into thirds
Bengal gram flour - 1/2 cup
Rice flour - […]
Continue reading about Pakoras/Bhajji - Deep Fried Vegetable Fritters
