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 […]
This is a classic creamy potato dish with a South Indian style tempering that is the perfect accompaniment to Rava Idli. Check out how to make Rava Idli here. However, you could enjoy these potatoes as a side dish with chappati or poori or any other Indian “bread” of your […]
As if Indian food was not spicy enough, there is actually a snack that involves deep frying a chili pepper! Yeah, it sets your mouth on fire. But, it is also quite delicious. The type of chili pepper that I usually use for Mirchi Bajji/ Menshinkai Bonda is the finger […]
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 […]
One of the most classic South Indian breakfasts is uppittu/ upma made from soft, delicious rava/sooji/cream of wheat. It’s hot, delicious and one of my husband’s favorites! It’s also a great savory vegan breakfast option. 🙂 Everyone makes this recipe a little differently. This is my mom’s classic Averakai Uppittu […]
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. :)
