JUMP TO RECIPE Manthakkali Vatha Kuzhambu with step-by-step pictures. This is a classic kuzhambu recipe made with sundried black nightshade berries. This traditional vegan kuzhambu/curry recipe does not use garlic or onion, yet it is all flavour. It is a tangy, mildly sweet and spicy South Indian curry that pairs […]
One-pot Dishes
Simple Spinach Soup
JUMP TO RECIPE Soup season is upon us Down Under, and I love it because they make for quick weeknight dinners. Hello, bulk freezing! At home, we have been consuming soups on most nights and no one is complaining! This week I have been craving a lot of greens […]
South Indian Style Egg Curry (Keto friendly)
After toying with the idea of making a video recipe for the longest time, I have finally decided to take the plunge and do it! This is my very first attempt at making one, and hope you enjoy it.I have chosen a simple recipe to kick start a series (hopefully!) […]
Berries and Cream Chia Pudding (Keto friendly)
Being on a ketogenic lifestyle doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy the sweet things. What if I told you you could enjoy a dessert-like dish for breakfast? That’s right, a breakfast that can easily pass for dessert, the Berries & Cream Chia Pudding is the bee’s knees! You can’t really go […]
Mushroom Congee with Leftover Rice (Rice Porridge)
Congee simply means rice porridge. The origins of the word congee could be traced back to ‘kanji’ in Tamil, which also means rice porridge. It is served in several parts of Asia and the monikers include Jook, Lugaw, Burbur and so on. It is typically served for breakfast accompanied by […]
Carrot and Cumin Soup (Pressure cooked)
Nutty, sweet and oh-so-yummy just about sums up this soup. The combination of carrot and cumin is a match made in heaven. This soup is easy-to-make, vegan, nutritious and tasty. Since the soup is cooked in a pressure cooker, it retains a lot of flavour without compromising on the nutrition. […]
Rich Tomato Soup (Pressure cooker recipe)
The good old tomato soup has to be one of the most loved dishes across the globe. This classic soup is one of my favourites; I love the simplicity and the splendid taste of the soup. This soup is versatile and can be made in so many different ways. It […]
Indian-spiced Cauliflower Soup (Pressure Cooked)
Among all the vegetables is a tough health crusader in the form of cauliflower. This tasty yet understated vegetable packs a punch when it comes to goodness. Cauliflower is rich in fibre, Vitamins C & K, folate and several micro-nutrients; besides having all these amazing health benefits, it is a […]
Chunky Baked Bean Soup
The low-calorie, fibre and protein-rich baked beans is made from navy beans. Navy beans, also known as haricot beans, is typically slow-cooked in sauce and then baked for long hours. By doing so, the beans are perfectly cooked, and get infused in the flavourful sauce. I haven’t tried my hand […]
Pumpkin-ginger soup (Pressure Cooker Recipe)
I have been feeling a bit under the weather the past few days. Along with a little sickness comes the lack of interest to cook. So, I decided to move it, and make something quick, soothing and nutritious. I had some pumpkin, carrot and celery; a soup seemed like the […]
Vegetable Manchow Soup
Vegetable manchow soup is an Indo-Chinese soup; this soup enjoys popularity in large & small restaurants and in the street-side food carts. Making this soup has marked a couple of firsts for me – this my first attempt at making an Indo-Chinese soup and this is the first time I […]
Spinach, Leek and Mushroom Soup
This is a tasty soup combining three very nutritious veggies. Rich in iron, folate, Vitamin A, Vitamin D, minerals, this soup is a great way to include greens in your diet. This fortified soup is ideal for weight watchers and those looking to make a healthy addition to their diet. […]