As a South Indian, this cuisine is near and dear to my heart. Many of these recipes are my Mom’s classic recipes that I learned from her.
Ever since I was little, weekends were about South Indian brunch! My mom always makes delicious traditional South Indian breakfast dishes and classic rice baaths on Saturday and Sunday mornings. This is a tradition that I have tried to continue as well, to the delight of my husband. However, we […]
Do you love dosa but don’t love how long the process of fermenting the batter takes? You are not alone. Luckily, there are other options. This is my mom’s recipe for instant lentil dosa! No fermentation required. Just soak rice and toor dal overnight, grind in the morning, and you […]
This is a delicious South Indian style palya/curry that I learned from my mother. It involves roasting capsicum/green peppers and onions and then simmering them in a coconut based gravy. It’s such a simple and healthy curry, but the gravy makes it feel so decadent! It’s often eaten with Akki […]
I grew up in a traditional South Indian family with roots in Bangalore, Karnataka. Although, I was raised in the United States, we always celebrated every South Indian festival similar to how my parents used to celebrate them with their families growing up in India. In my dad’s side of […]
What is your standard order when you go to a South Indian restaurant for breakfast? For most people in Karnataka, which is the South Indian state that I am from, the standard order is “two idli with one vada.” For my mom, it’s “two vada, one idli.” 😀 This type […]
Summer time means that everyone’s gardens are overflowing with an abundance of fresh mint leaves! Grab a few and toss them in your drink of choice. Fresh mint tastes absolutely fantastic in tea, coffee, smoothies, spritzers, or any other drink your heart desires. But, what do you do when you […]
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. :)
