I started out with the idea of making Bharwaan Lauki for dinner. Then got side-tracked with the idea of trying something Continental instea...

Next in the healthy and quick soup series....                                                         BEETROOT-CARROT SOUP Ingredi...

Who doesn't love home made soups, and if they were easy to make?? Well, here's a very easy to make Sweet Corn Soup recipe...   ...

A healthy eggless carrot cake made with a combo of butter and peanut butter.                                                 EGGLESS P...

Thalipeeth is a famous Maharashtrian dish typically made of three flours, whole wheat, millet and bengal gram flour or besan. I've a...

A quick and tasty chutney, goes well with any main dish...                                                   DHANIYA-CURRY LEAVES CHUTNE...

Utterly bored and in search of something spicy for dinner...That's when I spotted the left-over chapatis. Got to work chopping some veg...

        The Banana tree is a wonder in itself. Not only are its different parts edible and used in different culinary preparations, they al...

A variation of the plain Kuzhi Paniyaaram  , stuffed with left-over vegetables.. . Stuffed Kuzhi Paniyaarams (Appams) Ingredie...

A quick fix Pasta in White Sauce with ingredients mostly available at home...became an instant hit with my niece and nephew!!! As a plus I ...

The versatility of methi... Methi or fenugreek leaves are known to have quite a few health benefits. They are said to be a rich source of ...

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...