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…

Veg Cutlet

My passion for cooking comes from my mother. She is a wonderful cook and has fed me many amazing dishes over the years. One of the dishes that has stayed with me since childhood is her Veg Cutlet. I have a lot of pleasant memories with this dish, whether it is a long train journey…

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…

Egg Bhurji & Bread Toast

For a long time, I never really liked the taste of egg bhurji because of its eggy smell. But the way my husband makes it is so good that it’s now one of my favourites. He is a great cook and is as passionate about cooking as I am, and loves experimenting with his cooking….

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,…

Pesaruttu & Molagapodi

Pesaruttu is a type of dosai (also known as moong ka cheela) made with green gram (moong daal / mung bean) originating from Andhra Pradesh. It is quite popular in South India. This dish is rich in fibre, healthy, filling and easy to prepare. Pesaruttu tastes really good when you have it with milagai podi…