Paruppu (Dal/Lentils) Usuli or Paruppu Puttu as it's commonly known in South India is a curry that is made with lentils blended with sp...

Pepper rasam is a perfect home-made medicine for any weather. It is a natural decongestant, aids digestion and improves appetite. It is an ...

On a trip to Mangalore, the chef at the hotel where we stayed recommended the Mangalore-special Neer dosa for breakfast. I admit we had nev...

Udupi sambar differs quite minutely from the traditional Sambar of Tamil Nadu. The use of Urad Dal, Jeera, Byadagi chilies (famous in Karna...

Two types of vadas are pretty common in South Indian households, the popular ' Crunchy on the outside, soft on the inside ' Urad da...

Stuffed, rolled and fried colocasia leaves are a delicacy popular in most parts of India, especially the Western belt, ranging from Gujarat...

A twist in the tale for the versatile and ubiquitous Golgappas.....                                                        SWEET AND SPIC...

This spicy chana recipe is my personal favourite. Also commonly known as 'Sundal', it's mostly served as 'prasad' durin...

Here's a simple and refreshing salad with a desi tadka (Tempering)!!!                                                         QUICK C...

A can of baked beans in the larder is always a source of comfort and inspiration alike. Had a spark today. ..how about a samosa :-) #Worl...

A South Indian take on dal using Gawar Phali or Cluster beans.    CLUSTER BEANS (GAWAR PHALI)  DAL Ingredients : Tender Cluster ...

Kozhukattais or steamed Rice dumplings are a festival favourite, especially in Tamil Nadu and Maharashtra. The mini kozhukattais here howev...

This Green chili pickle is very easy to make and requires a minimum storage time of only 3-4 days.                                    ...

Turai or Ridge gourd chutney is an excellent combination for almost any dish...especially Dosas, Idlis and Rotis. Here's how to make i...

If you've some unused Okra or ladies fingers in the fridge..or a few from the batch went soggy, no problem. Use them in this refreshing...

The good ol' Eggless sponge cake based on condensed milk that I tried yesterday with minor variations. The original recipe that I jotte...

Found this recipe in my very first recipe diary, written quite some years back. Decided to try it out last evening...True to its name, roya...

Rajma is an Indian name for Kidney beans. But that one word is also enough to make people drool in memory of the typical Punjabi dish, whic...

An Eggless brownie recipe that's best served with Vanilla ice cream....yummm Typically brownies use dark chocolate, but the Morde bra...

Pressed for time, and thinking of a nice kheer to prepare? Here's one of my mother's favourite quick fix kheer recipe....        ...