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.
I always keep my freezer stocked with frozen veggie packets (usually Indian ones like Swad or Laxmi brand) such as french cut beans, tindora, okra/bhindi, or goovar/cluster beans. Fresh versions of these veggies are not always readily available near where I live and these frozen packets are super easy to […]
Batani Usli is a simple dish made with peas that is absolutely dripping with flavor. You can also make the same recipe with averakai/ papdi lilva for Averakai Usli. One of my favorites ways to eat Batani Usli is with Poori. However, it tastes great with plain chappati as well. […]
What’s better than a steaming hot bowl of rice and dal? A steaming hot bowl of rice mixed with dal! That’s exactly what Pongal is. It is a soft, comforting dish made with rice and dal and a few mild flavors. The main “spice” in Pongal is ground black pepper. […]
If you are South Indian, it is very likely that you grew up on Coconut Chutney! It is the perfect accompaniment to most classic South Indian dishes, especially breakfast foods such as Idli, Rava Idli, all Dosas, Uttapam, Rice Roti, Masala Roti, Pongal, etc. There are two versions to this […]
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. :)
