I have been going overboard using a lot of herbs in my cooking lately. Knowing the medicinal / health benefits of the herbs makes it hard for me to ignore them.And they are freely available around my place that I can just pick up some and use it in the dishes. Betel leaf rice was…
Elaneer Payasam | Tender Coconut Kheer
The choice for ‘E’ was this easy dessert from the region I am now staying in. The moment I made the list, this was decided and did not change it even though all the other alphabets underwent multiple changes over the month’s of planning and prepping. E- Elaneer Payasam Theme – Regional / Kongunad I…
Kambu Saadham & Kambu Koolz | Bajra ‘rice’ & Porridge
Some dishes are slowly and silently disappearing from our table. In a few years time maybe no one will even recollect them! The millets that were once the backbone of a meal are no where to be seen. It does pop up here and there occasionally but not always. I am a great fan of…
Pulisadham | Kongunadu Tamarind Rice
I was going through my previous posts with the thoughts of giving a few of them a make over with better pics.While browsing, I came across this recipe.This one is an all time favorite of Lil Angel. She loves to have this for breakfast , lunch and dinner!She is all smiles if it is packed for her…
Kongunadu Murungakkaai Sambar | Drumstick Sambar from Kongunaad Cuisine
It rained like crazy last evening.We were enjoying a piping hot bowl of Cream of Tomato Soup with a couple of toasts when the rain started.Then it continued steadily through the night. Winds were howling at high velocity and just as expected the power supply shut off. We were thankful that we had alternate backup.…