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 […]
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 […]
This recipe is a perfect breakfast / brunch recipe for a busy (or lazy) day! Avalakki Uppitu/ Poha is a classic South Indian breakfast dish. It doesn’t take much time at all and is healthy, filling, and delicious! There are many versions of this classic breakfast recipe. Some people add […]
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 […]
One of the most popular breakfast combinations in the South Indian states is Idli, Sambar, Vada, & Chutney. However, everyone has a different preference on how they eat their Idli. Many enjoy it with Chutney alone. My husband is one of these people. He can’t eat Idli without a side […]
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. :)
