25th January 2013 / 2 comments

A simple recipe that takes just a few minutes for a very tasty Oothapam. I usually make these on 3rd or 4th day after grinding rice batter. Batter is more fermented and this gives it […]

10th October 2012 / 7 comments

Quinoa is a very nutritious grain with high protein. It has high dietary fiber, magnesium and iron. It is a nice substitute for rice. I love the crunchy taste when cooked.

6th August 2012 / 8 comments

The first thing which comes to mind on a rainy day is a cup of tea and some hot bajji’s. And of course you can pretty much get it at any roadside shop. Batter consistency is […]

25th July 2012 / 5 comments

When I think of mini idli, the first thing that comes to mind is the tasty ghee filled mini idli with sambar from Saravana Bhavan/ Ananda bhavan. I don’t think there’s a better way to […]

18th June 2012 / 10 comments

Cook Time :20 – 30 Min | Servings : 4 Persons Medhu vadai is a very famous savory fritter, a common breakfast item in Tamilnadu served along with idili or ven pongal as combo.  It’s […]

31st March 2010 / 62 comments

Cook Time :30 Min | Servings : 2 Persons Chicken 65 is a very popular starter in most restaurants that serve non-veg in Tamilnadu. I am sure most would agree with me on this. Chicken […]

24th March 2010 / 22 comments

CookTime :30 Min | Servings : 2 Persons [nggallery id=1] Kebab’s are famous as starters in restaurants. Hariyali tikka is a famous Punjabi dhaba appetizer. They are famous along the highway side dhabas and some […]