Introducing a brand new blogger and an easy Mixed Dal Recipe

All those of you who’ve encouraged me, please say hello to Swati, media person, executive producer, woman of today and Weekend Epicurean. Swati and I know each other through a dear friend U, and when she expressed her desire to start a food blog, i  told her of my tryst with blogging and how much…

How to Make Idli and Araichavitta Sambar with Drumsticks (Sambar with Freshly Ground Spices)

Idlies are a staple in our home. We can eat them for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Sometimes on the same day!! I try and make the batter on Sunday so as to see me through 3 meals. It saves precious time and energy when you would rather be doing something else than tearing you hair…

Recipe for Homestyle Simple Tomato Dal (Andhra Style Lentils with Tomato)

What could be better than some hot dal with rice or rotis? this is comfort food at its best for most indians…. growing up, we complained that no two dals would never taste or look the same at home ….  as a child, that was something peculiar, now that would be a delight!! On a weeknight,…

Keerai Molagootal Recipe

When I married K, I didnt think much of the cultural differences between us…. it was such a non issue….the small fact that we must have grown up eating food that was chalk and cheese didnt even cross my mind…when people ask me how i ‘adjusted to the food and all”, i look at them…

Recipe for Mentham Kura Pappu (Lentils with Fenugreek Leaves)

Amma made this dal, so I can’t take any credit for anything other than clicking the pictures!! The way it got polished off at the table, it deserved to make its appearance here!! This is a simple yet very tasty preparation that can be had with rotis or rice. The addition of fenugreek leaves enhances…