South Indian kuzhambu / Rasam / Kootu

Thakkali paruppu / Simple Tomato Dal

Just the day before we got so much snow here in Raleigh, and I felt like I was in Narnia…

7 years ago

Arachuvitta manathakkali and chinna vengayam Vathal Kuzhambu

I have this friend who is a very good cook. She is a foodie herself and I love all her…

7 years ago

Ezhu thaan kootu / seven veggies curry

This ezhu kari kootu / 7 thaan kootu ( kari  kootu meaning vegetables curry) is usually prepared during thiruvadhirai or…

7 years ago

Instant pot chayote squash kootu / chow chow kootu

  Chow chow/ chayote squash is one of my favorite vegetable. We use it at least once a week at…

7 years ago

Instant Pot Tiffin Sambar Recipe

You can never have too many sambar recipes. While I love using freshly roasted and ground masala for my sambars…

7 years ago

Instant Pot Keerai Kootu with Coconut Recipe

Keerai kootu is a simple yet delicious recipe that can be made easily in an IP. We make this quite…

7 years ago

Kalyana Rasam

This is another favorite of mine from my aunt's recipes. I had visited my aunt last year during my trip…

8 years ago

Idli Sambar

Sambar Idli is one of the staple items that I make for breakfast during weekends since that is the only…

8 years ago

Pavakai Vatha Kuzhambu / Bitter gourd Tamarind Stew

My mom makes the best vatha kuzhambu. It is a staple in our place. What is surprising is that she…

8 years ago

Tambram style Arachuvitta Sambar

Arachuvitta sambar is a popular recipe from the tambram cuisine in the southern part of India. It is made with…

9 years ago