Background:
I make this when I am tired of the regular varieties of upma that cannot handle masala all that well. This is also a good way to use leftover pasta. This recipe is versatile and lends itself to many variations.
Stuff you will need:
1 cup pasta (penne/fusili/macaroni/shells) - boiled, drained
2 tsp oil
1 tsp cumin seeds
3 small […]
Continue reading about Pasta Upma - A different spin on pasta and upma
Background:
Poondu rasam is the somewhat distant cousin of the regular rasam I made. One that visited once in a blue moon. Being married to a person who’s definition of masala started with garlic, it is not easy to incorporate this pungent pod in most of my dishes. I would sneak it in sometimes in other […]
Continue reading about Poondu Rasam - a flavorful garlic soup with tomatoes and lentils
Background:
Quick and easy. My favorite snack and at times dinner. Packs in goodness of colorful veggies and the crunch of desi sev and puris. Lends itself to infinite customization and can be made with as many or as less ingredients on hand.
Stuff you will need:
2 cups bhel mix or a combo of thin sev, murmura […]
Continue reading about Chaat - Bhel Puri a.k.a crunchy colorful spicy salad
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:
This is a staple in our home. If we are very hungry and really need to eat NOW, I make this. If we have plenty of guests at home and not all of them enjoy cereal or bread, I make this. It is versatile and most important quick.
Stuff you will need:
1 cup rava
2 green chillies […]
Continue reading about Rava upma - cream of wheat seasoned with mustard seeds and curry leaves
Background:
May be because I had subway for lunch today I am craving steaming hot rice and sambar with beans curry. As part of my continuing efforts to document the dishes I do make at home, here is a recipe that works well with any of the following. String beans, Cabbage, Carrot, Green plantain, Cluster beans, […]
Continue reading about Poduthuval aka Kari aka Curry - Vegetable steamed and garnished with coconut.
