JUMP TO RECIPE Tomato Mint Chutney is a refreshing condiment for idlies and dosai. The simple chutney is vegan and can be made with Indian pantry staples. While a classic coconut chutney is incredible, I love variety for my tiffin. A regular tomato chutney just doesn’t cut it! This chutney […]
JUMP TO RECIPE Puli Kuzhambu is a rustic, tangy tamarind-based South Indian curry served with hot steamed rice. South Indian cuisine’s contribution to the world is a bountiful variety of tamarind-based curry/broth/gravy among other thing. Some with lentils, and without, each unique and yummy. Each South Indian state has its […]
JUMP TO RECIPE Lemon dal is a delicious, simple lentil-based dish that can be served with rice or rotis. The dish rocks my world on days when the heart wants a simple comfort meal or when I am super pressed for time yet desire a healthy something to eat. When […]
JUMP TO RECIPE Ellu podi (spiced sesame seeds powder) is delicious and aromatic dry chutney powder. I completely forgot its existence until my father spoke of it recently. The ellu podi holds a lot of special memories for me. It was a Saturday staple at home. For those who are […]
JUMP TO RECIPE Now, who doesn’t love a fatafat sweet? I totes do! Coconut Ladoos with Just 4 Ingredients gets all the heart eyes. This super quick coconut ladoo is bombdiggity and I say so for a very solid reason. All of just 4 ingredients, hella yummy and literally no […]
JUMP TO RECIPE Adai is a nutrient dense, protein-packed and overall healthy breakfast/tiffin. It is a savoury pancake that is a crustier and more wholesome version of its cousin dosai. Growing up, adai was one dish that I had a love-hate relationship with. I’d even go far as to say […]
JUMP TO RECIPE A snack that is ready in less than 10 minutes? Yes, please! Inspired by the interesting, new finds in the grocery store is this Minty Chatpata Peanuts. I enjoy trips to the Indian grocery stores here in Sydney. While picking up my usual pantry refills, I look […]
Thenga podi is a dry chutney powder and an absolute favourite in our home. This pantry staple is a life-saver on days when I can’t be bothered to make a proper meal or just when the family craves a simple dinner comprising podi, rice and some appalam. Thenga podi is […]
Creamy Vegan Curry Sauce was born out of necessity. I love me some cheese, cream and butter but every once in a while, I give dairy a rest in my meal plans. The Makhani Veg Curry is high on rotation in the meal plan but had copious amounts of dairy […]
Poondu Karuvepilai Kuzhambu is a nutritious and flavoursome dish. I would even go as far as to say that it is one of South Indian cuisine’s best offering. But before I go about sharing with you all more about the curry, I need to tell you about the hero ingredient […]
We, in Australia, are smack in the middle of winter. And ‘tis the season for comfort food cravings! Curries and soups are high on rotation for weeknight dinners. Yay for that! Being Indian, curries are usually a conversation starter when I talk to friends who are not from the South […]
This chutney is inspired by the super delicious chutney served in Guest Hotel, Chennai. This small, old restaurant has been a family favourite for years. It’s one of our go-to eateries for breakfast. If I am being completely honest with you, they serve three delicious chutneys, which is the real […]