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 […]
If you have never had a giant batura the size of your face dunked in a hot bowl of Chole Masala, you are seriously missing out. Chole Batura is one of the most delicious combos of all time. It’s a very popular breakfast in North India, especially in the state […]
Poori & Batani Usli is one of my favorite combinations of all time! Pooris, or delicious deep fried discs of wheat flour, are just mouth watering on their own. But, they are often eaten with a gravy curry such as vegetable saagu or potato masala. However, in my family, the […]
I was born in Bangalore and grew up in a traditional South Indian family where typical breakfast/brunches include Idli, Dosa, Upma/Uppittu, etc. While I love all of those things, I have always been a fanatic for Parathas! My family likes to tease me that I should have been born a […]
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. :)
