This post is very special to me in many ways. The recipes in this post are apt for this month – Chaitra maasa / Chitirai thingal. As usual when mom and I were discussing what else we can put up for the thali series, mom [as usual] recollected a special custom that is performed…
This one is a super easy body coolant. This is nothing but buttermilk that is seasoned and garnished with coriander and curry leaves. In many places in South India, ‘Neer More Pandhals‘ are set up during summer. This pandhal is usually a thatched stall that distributes free buttermilk to one and all. This can be…
The Indian thali not only restrict itself to festivities and everyday foods. There are thali’s that are prepared during religious functions and fasts.Today, I am presenting to you one of the thali’s that are prepared for the fasting period / Vratha. Fasting is a natural healing therapy.It is done for religious/ spiritual reasons as well…
It is no big deal to cook without vegetables, fruits and use only lentils – that is what I learnt when mom told me about the food preparation during the Saaka Vratha. Even though we do not observe these fasts, here is a tasty and healthy kheer that can be had on all days…. I…
No matter how simple the lunch is, it tastes best when prepared at home and served with love,especially when it is prepared and served by mom. One such lunch is being featured here today. These following are some of the components of a Simple South Indian Lunch Menu.Even today in many households when guests are…
