Our backyard houses a few essential herbs and trees that are found in most South Indian homes.A drumstick tree,a few coconut trees and a gooseberry tree adorn the back yard.A couple of days ago heavy winds knocked down the delicate branches of the drumstick tree and we had huge bunches of these leaves staring at…
Sukku Malli Coffee
Call it Sukku malli kapi / Sukku malli coffee this is a healthy concoction of spices to treat or relive minor ailments.Sukku is dry ginger and malli is coriander seeds.Each one of the spices used in this is loaded with health benefits. When sipped piping hot,it is said to relive symptoms of indigestion,anorexia[loss/lack of appetite],headaches/light…
Amrakhand / Mango Shrikhand
I almost missed posting mango based recipe this season.I am not a huge fan of mangoes but I just buy a few so as to be part of the mango mania.But this year I didn’t even buy a single one.My neighbor who has a tree in her yard learnt about Lil angels ‘sudden’ fondness for…
Homemade Poha Chivda
The clouds are threatening to pour and its so breezy and chill.I am hungry.I want a hot cup of coffee and some munchies.Munchies-not the oil laden ones but something crisp,not deep fried or baked.I can hear you girls!!Where can I get something like this!!!I did , actually in Sana’s blog.As you are aware I am…
Mera Lazywala Maggi
Maggi-I don’t think there is anyone out there who hasn’t tried this brand of noodles.A favorite among kids and adults alike!!My first recollection of Maggi noodles is from Standard 1!!One morning when we were standing in line for the assembly and prayers,a few men came in with huge boxes and spoke to the group gathered.I…
