I use herbs and flowers in my cooking but my interest in growing them increased after I read The Herb Bible which tells you everything you need to know about growing, storing and cooking, non culinary uses of herbs. Herbs,as you are aware, are used to enhance the flavor of the dishes.Even a simple dish can be…
Tomato – Basil Pasta
Another recipe for Reva @ Kaarasaaram who is hosting my event Herbs and Flowers in my platter with the theme – Basil.This is fairly simple yet a very hearty dish of pasta with tomato puree and flavored with basil.I have adapted this from Tarla Dala’s website and I have tweaked it a little. I used: Source : Tarla Dalal Farfalle pasta – 1 cup…
Herbed Yogurt Dip
I have already professed my love for yogurt many times in this blog. I have blogged about 40 different ways in which this yummy yogurt can be cooked. Right from the simple raita to elaborate Paruppu Urundai More Kuzhambu, cooling smoothies to delicious kadhi’s, I love yogurt in any form. Today I made this simple…
Kothamalli Thokku | Coriander Pickle
I am so late in posting the recipe for Herbs and Flowers in my platter.This month’s hostess is Krithi of Krithi’s Kitchen and she has chosen Coriander. I made this simple thokku / pickle that is a great side dish with curd rice. You can also use it as a side dish for breakfast dishes…
Refreshing Minty Treats
Here is the roundup for my event ‘Herbs and flowers in my platter’ which started off with the theme – Mint.Thanks a bunch for your participation.We have 36 delicious ways to use mint in our dishes… Whenever I see mint the first dish that comes to my mind is the chutney / thokku..So starting this…