Background:
Mor koozhu or Mor kali always reminds me of my dad’s grandmom (Periamma paati as we called her). I had the good fortune to have heard tons of mythological stories from her, have my hair braided with flowers and in general get to know the grandmom who gave me my grandmom. In her last years […]
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:
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:
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
