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 […]
Who would have thought me of all the people would enjoy sweet breakfasts! True to my Indian roots, my first preference for breakfast is always something savoury. I was raised on a hearty dose of idly, dosai, upma and the likes for the first meal of the day. So, can […]
I am all about the keeping the kitchen well-stocked with the pantry staples. My pantry shelves are adorned with a variety of ready-to-eat podis*, which are lifesavers during those lazy or sick days. If I am being absolutely honest, I could eat podi saadham in every meal! More than being […]
If you have been to the states of South India and had the pleasure of savouring food in the restaurants there, you would have then most certainly come across a menu item that involves pepper and mushroom in some combination. In most restaurants Mushroom Pepper Varuval/ Mushroom Pepper Fry is […]
I finally rescued my spiraliser from antiquity! It has been lying in oblivion for over 2 years. I’d say great timing, for me and the nifty gadget, because a zoodles (zucchini noodles) craving was all it took to put it to use again. I am not vegan by any measure; […]
A savoury fruit salad? Or wait is it a fruity savoury salad? Whatever you fancy, the Mango Avocado Salad will blow your mind. This summer salad is a beautiful balance of sweet, savoury, tangy and spicy. The season’s freshest produce come together, and work well as a side salad, a […]
I am the traditional toast-for-brekkie or Indian food kinda girl. Have been for several years. You wouldn’t have caught me having a smoothie for breakfast; anyone who’d try to sell me the concept of smoothies for breakfast would have a mocking remark about what a joke of a meal that […]
With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, I can’t help but think of the love affair I have with food. Gone are the days when I treated food like an answer to all my problems in the world. I have developed a healthy and special relationship with food. I have […]
Sweet? Check. Savoury? Check. Tart? Check. Spicy? Hell, yes! This is the salad that has a bit of everything and sure packs a punch. Where do I begin with my love for Sriracha sauce? I drizzle this sauce on most things I eat. I was thinking of ways to incorporating […]
On my trip to Europe, I managed to squeeze a wee bit of time to watch some TV. Although many major channels there play shows in local languages (without subtitles of course!), it is not that hard to understand what they are showing. In one particular cookery show, the host […]
It’s official! I am in love with my spiraliser! This gadget makes consuming vegetables a very enjoyable thing. Zucchini noodles AKA zoodles is one my favourite spiralised item. It is healthier, lighter and tastier alternative to pasta. With a fraction of the calories compared to regular spaghetti or other pasta […]