I was out of ideas on what to cook for breakfast this morning. I happened to recall the delectable Oats Upma that my father had prepared when he last visited us. My dad loves feeding people. He will go out of the way to cook something special for his loved ones and I’m glad I’ve…
Category: South Indian
Badam Halwa
We recently celebrated our wedding anniversary and I really wanted to make Badam Halwa for our special day. I was nervous about the outcome as I was making it for the first time. This recipe has been passed on by my Grandmother and I have so many fond memories of her preparing it for us…
Tomato Bath (Rice)
What do you do on a mundane weekday when you don’t feel like cooking and all you have is leftover rice from the previous day? Make Tomato Bath (Rice) which is a simple, easy and delicious dish, and takes just 20 minutes to prepare. It is a popular dish in South India. The tangy flavour…
Rava Idli & Molagapodi
Rava (Semolina / Suji) Idli is a South Indian delicacy filled with spices and lentils. It’s easy to prepare, healthy and looks so tempting that you just want to dig in. Most of the recipes available online for Rava Idli call for use of baking soda or eno fruit salt, there are also a few…
Semiya (Vermicelli) Upma
This light and healthy Semiya (also known as Vermicelli or Seviyan) Upma is loaded with vegetables and looks so enticing that it’s an instant favourite. The simple South Indian breakfast is made with wheat or semolina vermicelli. I was making this upma after a while, and so, I was a bit sceptical about how it…
Poha Uttapam, Coconut Chutney and Molagapodi
When you have a hungry toddler running around the house, time is a luxury I can’t afford, and so, you need something easy and instant to satiate those hunger pangs. Poha Uttapam is the dish that works for me when I’m pressed for time. If you are planning to make uttapam for breakfast or snacks,…