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Brinjal Masala

Brinjal Masala

JUMP TO RECIPE Brinjal Masala is a flavourful vegan and dairy free semi-dry curry. Pair this curry with hot rice, rotis or dosa for a finger licking good meal. Find step-by-step pictures to make this simple and yummy South Indian style eggplant/brinjal curry. Brinjal also known as eggplants, aubergines. Is […]

Sabudana with Chai

Sabudana Khichdi

JUMP TO RECIPE Sabudana Khichdi or javvarisi upma is a delicious savoury vegetarian dish made with sago. Find step-by-step pictures to make Sabudana Khichdi. This fluffy sabudana khichdi is easy to make, and with the right preparation you can achieve a non-sticky texture in the dish. It is really one […]

Tomato Mint Rice

Tomato Mint Rice

JUMP TO RECIPE Tomato Mint Rice is a quick, aromatic and yummy one-pot dish that’s perfect for lunchbox recipe. We love pulao and variety rice like this Tomato Mint Rice so much that we make it a couple of times a week. The convenience of making one-pot meals such as […]

Egg Masala

Egg Masala

JUMP TO RECIPE Egg Masala  AKA anda masala/curry is a spicy and flavourful curry. It’s low-carb compliant and even if you’re not a low-carber, it works a treat as a side for rice or flat breads. Story time! I hadn’t tasted eggs in a curry until about a few years […]

Coconut Chutney

Coconut Chutney

JUMP TO RECIPE Coconut Chutney is a classic South Indian condiment, which pairs wonderfully with idly/dosai/Adai and more. This simple chutney is easy to whip up, vegan and the best accompaniment for South Indian staple breakfasts and tiffin. Each person has their own style of making this classic recipe. Some […]

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Lasooni Paneer Curry

JUMP TO RECIPE Lasooni Paneer Curry literally translates to garlicky paneer (Indian cottage cheese) curry. Here paneer is simmered in a spicy, tangy and garlicky sauce. Let me first start by saying that, garlic can no do wrong, and I mean that with all the conviction there is! Needless to […]

Picture of the Cauliflower & Broccoli in Creamy Parmesan Sauce

Cauliflower & Broccoli in Creamy Parmesan Sauce

JUMP TO RECIPE Cauliflower & Broccoli in Creamy Parmesan Sauce is a lip smackingly delicious low-carb/keto friendly dish. A dish so creamy and cheesy, even those who wince at the thought of broccoli’s existence in the world would want to give this a try! Cream and cheese in one dish? […]

Mushroom & Capsicum Curry

Mushroom & Capsicum Curry

JUMP TO RECIPE This simple, mild and delicious Mushroom & Capsicum Curry is one of my favourite nutritious weeknight dinners. Mushrooms and capsicum are simmered in a creamy tomato-based vegan sauce and makes a delightful addition to your meals. The curry is LCFH/keto compliant and works just as well for […]

Puli Kuzhmabu

Puli Kuzhambu

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 […]

Lemon Dal

Lemon Dal

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 […]

Adai with Milagai Podi, Oninon Coconut Chutney, Jaggery and Butter

Adai

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 […]

Jalapeño Poppers (Keto friendly)

Jalapeño poppers were this deliciously mysterious thing until I saw the item on the menu at Oporto. After years of remaining under the rocks about this deliciousness, I naturally had to try it out. It was a treat for the palate! Stuffed with cheese, deep fried and crispy with the […]