Akki roti is a popular breakfast of Karnataka state of India. It is usually served with a chutney for breakfast and many families even prefer eating it for lunch with some yummy curry. It was during my trip to Nagarhole that I tasted these rice roti and got curious to learn it. We stayed in…
YumStrawberry Phirni Recipe
Phirni is a delicious rice pudding and you will find many variations for the same. I added strawberries to it and gave my own twist to this pudding. You can serve this Strawberry Phirni for any special occasion. Watch this quick video to make this yummy dessert! The best part about making Strawberry Phirni is that…
YumAvakai Oorugai Sadam – Pickled Vegetable Rice
I just got back from a fabulous holiday at Thailand. The only sad part of a holiday is that it always comes to an end. Anyways, I decided to cook something easy today as I have so much many other work which have piled up. I remembered how my mom used to make this Avakai…
YumKashmiri Pulao Recipe
It’s a new week, time for new perspectives and I’m looking forward to share new things with you all. I’m kick starting this week with a rice dish from the state of Kashmir, India. I’m talking about Kashmiri Pulao which is an aromatic rice dish cooked with saffron and mild spices. The dish is finally…
YumVegetable Tahiri / Tehri Recipe
Vegetable tahiri or tehri is an aromatic rice dish from state of Uttar Pradesh in India. It is part of Lucknowi – Avadhi Cuisine. The specialty of this dish is the use of various spices which is used while cooking rice and vegetables. So, I’m going to share a Vegetable tahiri recipe today with you…
YumPazhaya Soru Kanji / Neeragaram
Breakfast has always played an important role in my life. It was never about about eating fancy food but something which is wholesome and healthy. This reminds me of good old days when I used to start my day with Pazhaya Soru Kanji. It is a porridge made with leftover steamed rice. This porridge is also known as Neeragaram….
YumThayir Aval Recipe
Change happens in life the moment you step out of your comfort zone and try something different. It could be in daily activities or even in cooking. Curd rice is one of the most comforting dish and my family favorite. The minute I thought of making it with beaten rice, I knew I’m moving out of…
YumBetel Leaves Rice / Vetrilai Sadam
Betel leaves are widely used in India for religious ceremonies. These leaves are consumed as paan with some gulkand and betel nuts. I love adding them in smoothies and already shared a recipe for Betel leaves Kiwi Green smoothie on my blog. I’m going to share yet another interesting recipe with betel leaves today. Betel…
YumChakka Nei Appam / Jackfruit Sweet Paniyaram
It is jackfruit season here and thought of making these Chakka Nei appams today. These jackfruit sweet paniyaram are so close to my heart as my mom used to make it. I can’t get the perfection like her but I tried them out and my family enjoyed it. My mom was from Palakkad, Kerala and that’s…
YumRajma Biryani Recipe
I cooked this Rajma Biryani for lunch today and my family simply loved it. I’m a big fan of Rajma chawal where we cook Rajma Masala separately and serve it with steamed rice. This is a wholesome dish which you can simply serve with raita. I usually don’t prefer doing heavy cooking over the weekend…
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