Puran Poli is a sweetened version of its popular savory counterpart dal paratha. It is a flat bread stuffed with jaggery sweetened split chickpea lentils (Puranam – Tamil / Puran – Marathi) and is a heavenly treat when served with dollops of ghee. Sadly this recipe calls for the use […]
Kali is a sweet dish prepared especially for the Thiruvathirai festival in the south Indian states of Tamil Nadu and Kerala. Devotees make this dish with rice and yellow split moong dal along with jaggery, and usually serve it with a seasonal speciality side dish known as Thiruvathirai Kootu made […]
On the day of the Thiruvathirai festival which falls on the full moon day after the winter solstice, folks in the South Indian states of Kerala and Tamil Nadu celebrate Lord Shiva in his dance form – Nataraja. While the main offering for this occasion is Kali, a sweetened rice dish, […]
Achari Aloo is pickle flavored roasted potato. It’s a popular main dish in North India and is served with butter naan, roti, or rice. While this is usually made with a unique spice blend called achari masala, the recipe below is different in that it’s been hacked to eliminate that […]
Gunpowder Delicata Squash is an easy and quick recipe. Just smear milagai podi (a.k.a Gunpowder in Tamil/Telugu) over ghee roasted Delicata squash and devour! What is Delicata Squash Autumn not only marks the onset of the festive season across the globe, but also fills markets with a colorful variety of […]
A South Indian pantry is incomplete without Milagai Podi. This condiment’s name literally translates to chili (milagai) powder (podi) and the spicy taste has also led to its nickname – Gunpowder. However, it is not just plain chili powder but a roasted blend of pulses, sesame seeds, and dry red […]
Ghee is the heart and soul of any Indian recipe – Indian cuisine without ghee is like French food without butter. Seasoning with or simply adding a dollop of ghee to your meal enhances the flavor of foods manifold. Ghee, a form of clarified butter, also has many health benefits […]
Coco-Choco-Nut is a ridiculously simple and incredibly delicious treat for your next party! As the name suggests, it has coconuts, chocolate, and nuts. If you are looking for a quick nutty, sweet dessert with almost no cooking involved, then this is one is for you. You can make 30 treats […]
Tortilla soup is a traditional Mexican soup made with fried corn tortilla chips / strips dunked in a creamy tomato broth served with fresh avocados and sour cream. Although it is popularly known as Tortilla soup, the highlight of this soup is the sour cream. It enhances the flavor of […]
Avial is a mixed vegetable side dish made with a variety of seasonal vegetables, coconut and yogurt. It is a simple recipe that is typically part of a Sadhya (feast) during the harvest festival “Onam” in Kerala, India. Like sambar represents Tamil Nadu cuisine, Avial is the star of every […]
