Ginger and garlic are the basic spices used in an Indian cooking. Instead of using it as a whole spice, it is ground to a fine paste, and added to the recipes. This paste is called as ginger garlic paste. This paste is commonly used in almost every Indian dish…
Idiyappam is a most common and a popular dish of South India, especially in the state of Kerala and Tamilnadu. It is otherwise called as string hopper or nool puttu. It is made from rice flour. It is very lite and a steamed food. Idiyappam is usually had for breakfast,…
Ice cream is one of the most popular dessert, and has been my favourite of all time. This is the one food, that can instantly enlighten my mood. Ice cream is usually made with milk, with a added sweetner and a flavouring. There are so many ways to make an…
Muskmelons, also known as cantaloupes are the sweet and juicy fruits, that are most commonly available during the month of may and june, in India. They have a light orange flesh, and tastes really sweet when its completely ripe. These fruits have a cooling property, and has a high water…
Chutney is a traditional South Indian condiment. Chutney is made in, every home of South India, almost every day. Our breakfast is incomplete without a chutney. Chutneys are not only a side-dish for breakfast, it also goes really well with popular Indian snacks like bonda, bajji and vadai too. In…
Vazhaipoo vadai is originated from the state of Tamilnadu. It is a popular snack, that is most commonly made in home. It comes under the ‘speciality menu’ in restaurants. Vazhaipoo or banana flower is the main ingredient of this dish. Apart from vazhaipoo, it also contains lentils and some spices…
Kothavarangai or cluster beans is a native crop of India. It is a summer crop, and is widely grown in the dry regions of India. It has several health benefits and is rich in vitamin C, iron and calcium. Cluster beans can be used to make various dishes like curries,…
Pazhaya soru or fermented rice is an ancient food of India. It has a history of more than thousand years. It is a popular dish all over India, but is identified under different names. In Tamilnadu, we call it as pazhaya soru, which translates to pazhaya (old) and soru (rice).…
Pickle is a most popular, and a common dish of India. A pickle is something, that we consume, almost everyday. A perfect meal is incomplete, without a pickle. In India pickles are made by adding spice powders to it. Each state in India has their own way of making pickles.…
Ghee rice is a simple, yet delicious dish, that is most commonly made in South India. It is a one pot recipe, and is most commonly available in any restaurant. It is also a menu for weddings or parties. Ghee rice is made with rice, ghee and some spices. Ghee…