Rava Idli

Rava Idli

Hello All, Another super simple recipe! My mum’s specialty and my favorite variety of Idli! This always reminds me of the Rava Idli from MTR Bangalore, with the tiny kinni (cup) if ghee placed on the top of the Idli! They go well with side 

Vendakkai Vatha Kozhambu

Vendakkai Vatha Kozhambu

Hello Everyone! It’s been so long since I have posted. Today I share with you my mother’s specialty Vatha Kozhambu recipe! This is a family favorite and she used to make for almost every guest! All earning numerous praises and appreciations. Most cherished memory was 

Tomato Pulav

Tomato Pulav

This is a super easy variety rice item and so tasty! This also works as an excellent lunch box menu. I usually pack this for Monday lunch for my husband, making use of leftover rice from the weekend. This recipe of Tomato Pulav is one 

South Indian Vegetable Pulav in Instant Pot

South Indian Vegetable Pulav in Instant Pot

My mother is my favorite cook. No competition. She prepares many amazing dishes but this Pulav holds a special place for me. I remember I used to pray that she makes this on days when school time was not so great. She used to add 

Thayir Vadai/ Curd Vadai

Thayir Vadai/ Curd Vadai

This is simple recipe and will be a hit once you try it! Thayir vadai is one of my mother’s specialties and my summer favorites. It is super soft and spongy and so easy on the stomach. I remember it was one the ‘special’ items 

Tomato Kothu Parotta

Tomato Kothu Parotta

Tomato Kothu Parotta (Thakkali kothu) is mouthwatering minced bread (parotta) dish and is one of the most delicious Tamil Nadu street food. I haven’t had chance to watch the preparation in India, but my husband says the visuals of the Kothu Parotta in making in 

Beans Paruppu Usli

Beans Paruppu Usli

Paruppu Usli or how I like to call it, ‘Pappusli’, is a simple South Indian vegetable side usually prepared with beans, cabbage, carrot or other non suculent indian vegetable. You can even try this with brussel sprouts, brocolli and asparagus. Still super yummy! Paruppu usli