Idli is one of the most popular South Indian breakfast foods! Somehow, it’s both a staple food and a delicacy. I have enjoyed many plates of hot Idli dunked in steaming sambar and savory coconut chutney prepared by my Mother. It’s just heavenly! But, it was about time that I […]
One of my favorite street foods to eat in India is the Bombay Grilled Sandwich. There is just something about this vegetable grilled cheese sandwich with an Indian flavor that is so addicting! I especially love the Veg Grilled Sandwich from Cool Joint, a delicious Sandwich and Shake joint in […]
Whenever the weather takes a turn for the cold or wet side, you can bet my husband is going to request something hot, spicy, and fried. One of his favorite snacks is Onion Pakoda! Onion Pakodas, or crispy deep fried Onion Fritters, are made from a dry batter with very […]
Green Beans Masala/ Hurlikai Palya is one of my go to side dishes! It’s healthy, vegan, quite simple to prepare, and very versatile! In my family, we love this simple dry masala with classic South Indian dishes such as Chitranna (Lemon Rice), Mosranna (Yogurt Rice), and Puliogare (Tamarind Rice). But […]
I absolutely love fresh, homemade yogurt/curd/mosru/dahi! I eat it with almost everything.. rice, roti, vegetables, fruit, etc. But, I am also a bit of a yogurt snob… I really don’t like the taste of store bought yogurt. I can tell the difference right away. So, I make my own yogurt […]
Rava Idli is a delicacy that was discovered in Bangalore during World War II. MTR, a restaurant chain famous in Karnataka for its classic South Indian food, started making Idli out of Rava/Sooji because there was a shortage of the rice required to make regular Idli. Till this day, MTR […]
Hi! I'm Chaitra, a 30 something, wifey, and foodie. I was born in Bangalore, India but grew up in the suburbs of Chicago, IL. I'm a medical device engineer who's passionate about food, home decor, and entertaining. I invite you to join my adventures in cooking and in life. :)
