We call this simple dal fry as “Uppu Paruppu”. This can be accompanied with plain white rice or chapathi.

We call this simple dal fry as “Uppu Paruppu”. This can be accompanied with plain white rice or chapathi.

Sharing a very simple recipe prepared in Kongunadu area for idili/ dosas. Anyone from that area would definitely have tasted this.

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These days I prefer to cook very easy recipes and get out of the kitchen quickly. I usaully take this along with Chapathi but goes well with Sambar Rice/ Rasam Rice or Curd Rice.

I have been really busy lately, and haven’t had the time to post any recipes. But I promise, I will try adding as many recipes I could forth coming, I have some of them in draft and will post it soon. This recipe is a good combination with chapathi/ roti or even toasted bread.

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Chettinadu recipes are one of our favorites. Chettinadu recipes have a nice blend of spices which makes it unique and adds the taste and flavor to the dish.
Mutton takes longer time to cook without pressure cooker. With the pressure cooker 3-5 whistles cooks mutton well done. If the pressure cooker is not used, it has to be cooked for at least an hour.
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Well, here’s a quick egg masala. Egg is rich in protein and other vitamins and a daily dose is healthy. Here in the US, eggs taste a little different, probably because of what the hens are fed. For a similar taste to India try buying vegetarian fed hen eggs or organic.

Thank you friends for the constant queries and support. We have moved from Arkansas to Austin, Texas. We are really liking Austin, it feels a lot like India.
It took a little while to get back on track from the busy moving, exploring/enjoying the new place etc and the lazy mood that follows after the exhaustion.
I have lots of recipes to post in my draft. I can’t wait to post them soon. I can say hopefully that I’m back from the long pause/vacation/break or whatever.
Here’s today’s recipe, Kerala Fish Curry. The reason why I like fish is it’s very rich in protein, no cholesterol and wont feel heavy.
When there’s an option for fish and chicken I would always prefer fish. I am trying out different varieties of Fish dishes to not get bored of my favorite ones.
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