The Indian thali not only restrict itself to festivities and everyday foods. There are thali’s that are prepared during religious functions and fasts.Today, I am presenting to you one of the thali’s that are prepared for the fasting period / Vratha. Fasting is a natural healing therapy.It is done for religious/ spiritual reasons as well…
Saaka Vratha Hesarbele Payasa | Paasi paruppu payasam | Moong dal kheer
It is no big deal to cook without vegetables, fruits and use only lentils – that is what I learnt when mom told me about the food preparation during the Saaka Vratha. Even though we do not observe these fasts, here is a tasty and healthy kheer that can be had on all days…. I…
Simple South Indian Lunch Thali
No matter how simple the lunch is, it tastes best when prepared at home and served with love,especially when it is prepared and served by mom. One such lunch is being featured here today. These following are some of the components of a Simple South Indian Lunch Menu.Even today in many households when guests are…
Pearl Onion Rice
This is one of the dishes that can be prepared in a jiffy.When ever there is some left over rice or we need a ‘something’ extra with a meal,this dish comes in handy. It is also prepared and served during the postpartum period where it is taken as the first dish of the meal. Pearl…
Kongunadu Breakfast Thali
After yesterday’s Festive Ugadhi lunch, I have a simple spread today – A breakfast from Kongunad…. Having lived in kongunad reagion for quite a few years, I was surprised when I saw that I had posted the lunch recipes and there was no sign of kongunad breakfast recipes in my blog. So I thought I…
