One of the highlight dishes for Tamil New Year’s day/ Ugadi is the Manga pacchadi; it is a chutney of sorts made with raw mangoes, jaggery, a few dry spices, and is sprinkled with fried neem flowers for bitterness. This sparked the idea for me to try my hand at […]
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. […]
Mangoes are a very versatile fruit. Savoury or sweet, juice or salads, they work very well. It is called it the ‘King of Fruits’ for a reason. This spicy mango shots is a hot and sweet reminder of the summer that is fast approaching in many parts of the world. […]
Two-melon Juice The Aussie summer has ended, and I am holding on to every last summer fruit that is available in the market. A dear friend and fellow food blogger, Dhanya Samuel has always been suggesting that I try champagne watermelon, which seemed very elusive. Recently, the yellow-coloured melon caught […]
Vegan Vegetable Curry is a restaurant style veggie dish that can be served with rice, rotis or parathas. Find step-by-step pictures to make this delicious curry. The mild sweetness of the coconut milk and freshly roasted & ground spices render this curry its dominating flavours. A plateful of steaming hot […]
JUMP TO RECIPE Aloo Chutneywale is a delicious minty potato curry. The name of the curry loosely translates to chutney-laden potatoes. True to its name, in this vegan Indian curry, potatoes are cooked in a flavourful mint, tomato and onion sauce. Serve this with hot rice or flat breads of […]
There is something magical about the garlic and potato combo, which is irresistible. The dynamic duo come together to make a great appetizer that is full of flavour and all sorts of amazing. In this dish, garlic is fried to infuse the oil, which is then drizzled over cooked potatoes […]
This is a street food inspired dish that combines juicy red watermelons, onions and Indian spices to give you a refreshing salad.
I love my soups spicy but I had to make an exception for this soup. The sweetness of pumpkin and sweet potato are heightened with the roasting process and with the addition of cream. This is a simple, creamy and super tasty soup that almost passes off as a dessert. […]
The combo of fresh veggies and nuts is gorgeous. This is one such crunchy, warm salad with grated carrots, pine nuts and coriander to add a touch of health and taste to your meals or sides. Tip: Replace pine nuts with walnuts or peanuts.
The red juicy watermelon has gone into the blender with complementing ingredients to make this cold, savoury soup that is a perfect soother for hot, sunny days. Tips: Use fresh red chillies or jalapeno depending on your threshold for spiciness. Add yellow or capsicum for more body in the soup.
A cold soup on a warm day is as comforting as a hot cup of soup on a cold, rainy day. Gazpacho is a simple Spanish soup that is small on effort but big on flavours. There are several versions of this classic Spanish soup, here is mine. Note: Many […]