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.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
When I was younger and in school, we used to spend many of our summer vacations in India in my parents’ hometown of Bangalore, Karnataka. Most of the time, we would stay with my dad’s side of the family. However, on some occasions, we would stay with my mom’s side […]
Puri Uppittu or Mandakki is a delicious dish made from puffed rice/Mamra and a lemon based tempering. My mom’s classic recipe that I learned from her includes thinly sliced potatoes as well. Many people also add peanuts to this dish. This quick and easy dish is often eaten for breakfast. […]
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. :)
