Karuveppilai /Kadipatta/ Sweet Neem leaf or Curry leaves lend their distinctive flavor and aroma to the Indian dishes.It holds such a vital place in the Indian kitchen that there is no substitute for this healthy herb.The leaf is used for seasoning,to prepare tasty chutney and the powder is mixed with steamed rice.A drizzle of ghee…
Rajma Masala
It may be the same Chapathi for dinner but the dhals that go with it can make it a very tasty and nutritious meal.Changing the side dish for Chapathi is quite challenging when people at home remember that you made the same dhal just last week and the look on their faces tells you that…
Ful Medames-Egyptian Fava Beans
I have already told you about my obsession with Egypt.Here is yet another breakfast dish from my dreamland.I made it more like a curry than as a gravy.This dish has an interesting history.It is said to date back to the age of the Pharaohs!Now doesn’t it make you all the more eager to try it…
Palak Dhal
This post has been hiding in my drafts since October 2009!!!I had made it as a side dish for Mooli paratha and I forgot to post it .So it just sat there waiting for its turn to be displayed on the blog.When I was browsing through some pic that I had clicked for the blog,I…
Hummus for T& C
Hummus is one of the first recipes that I experimented with and served as a spread to a small gathering many years ago.I was impressed with the result and so were the guests. When the partner list was announced and I was paired with Min of Bad Girl’s Kitchen I selected a couple of recipes…
