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…
Brown Rice Adai
I had half a packet of brown rice in the pantry and had no inspiration to try some new dish with it. When I remembered to soak rice for Adai, I replaced regular rice with brown rice and the soaked it along with the other pulses. Not sure how the taste would be, I prepared…
Oats Pongal
It’s time again for the Blogging Marathon initiated by Srivalli. This time I chose the theme “Seven different ways to use an Ingredient“. As the title of the post suggests and as you may have guessed, I have chosen Oats and plan to post different types of recipes using this famous grain. I have already…
Microwave Greens-Lentil Stirfry
Continuing with the Sabji mania, thanks to Jagruti’s Complete My Thali event,here is another version of Greens stir fry with lentils, cooked completely in the Microwave I use Greens – 1 bunch, roots removed and finely chopped Moong dhal- less than 1/4 cup,soak it in warm water for half an hour Onion- 1 chopped Red…
Porichha Kootu
This post is in my drafts for the past 2 years!My favorite kootu that never got noticed till now.Poriccha kootu is made with dal and veggies,similar to the other kootu varieties but unlike the normal kootu ,it does not need the roasted and ground spice mix.It tastes yum with steamed rice.This was prepared by mom…