Zucchini or courgette is one vegetable that I picked up from the farmers market after much hesitation initially. Once I started using it in my cooking, it became a regular in the shopping list.One of the dishes that I make often is this kootu / gravy that has become a family favorite.I prepare this in…
Avarekalu / Hyacinth beans / SurtiPapdi is a fresh bean that is quite popular in Karnataka. It is used in various forms and today I am sharing with you two simple dishes that are excellent with steamed rice / chapathi / poori. This is yet another bean that I started using only after landing in…
It was the orient that introduced me to this bean. Initially I did not have a clue to what to make with it and then I experimented and made this creamy dal that goes well with steamed rice and makes an excellent side dish for chapathi / poori.I usually prepare this in the pressure cooker…
The day I set my eye’s on Reva’s Poondu Puli Kuzhambu, I was determined to make it as soon as possible.The best thing was I made it a few days later and it was as awesome as it looked on the post….. I used: Garlic – 20 pods, halved Pearl onions – 10 Tamarind paste…
An abundance of curry leaves in our backyard is always a source of this fresh herb for the meal. When ever the need arises,which is everyday,I just go and grab a handful. Since we use this herb for seasoning most of our dishes, the presence of this fresh herb seems like a blessing for me.…
