Updated – 26/6/2018. This instant [Raw]Mango pickle gets done quite often at home or whenever I remember to make them when raw mangoes are available. Though I have made it several times in the past [since 2009 when this post was originally publishes!], I did not click pictures to update this post. Last week I…
Garlic Pickle – Just For You Hubby Dear….
This post seems very apt for Alka’s event Just for you …Let me tell you why…. Some time back I got wayyy to much garlic from the market without realising I had a reasonable quantity at home.Since Hubby dear loves pickles,I asked him if he would like to taste homemade garlic pickle.His face lit up…
Manathakkali Vatral
Summer is the best time to prepare sundried veggies.It comes in handy when we run out of vegetables for sambar or raita. Also known as Black nightshade,manathakkali has many healing and soothing properties.The greens of the plant can be cooked with dhal to get a delicious kootu or stir fried. I just love manathakkai vatral-be…
Sundried Potato Crisps Recipe
Sundried Potato Crisps Recipe -A simple way to enjoy the all favorite potato as chips by sundrying the vegetable, storing them and using it when needed. I made a batch of my favorite potato crisps last week and I recommend you try and it and enjoy these as a snack or with lunch. You need…
Sundakkai Vatral
Summer-The very word brings fondest memories to my mind….No school,no homework,mom not scolding you to get up early,outings with friends and family,guests at home…Hmmmm…lovely days… Another memory is my mom’s vatral[Sundried veggies and crispies].Amidst all the hustle and bustle she would never fail to put out the vatrals and store the different kinds in big…