Change is the only thing that is constant in this world. However, I am the type of person who does not like change very much in my everyday life. I would rather tread the familiar grounds rather than venturing something new. I feel complacent knowing the known, I can do the same things day in and day out without feeling bored. But then when it comes to cooking, I am just the opposite. I love to try out new things, experiment, create new ideas etc. I like incorporating healthy things into our everyday cooking without sacrificing taste and flavor. Knowing…
Vegetable Poha (Avalakki / Aval Upma)
Poha Flattened rice (also called beaten rice) is also called Avalakki in Kannada, Atukulu in Telugu and Aval in Tamil. This vegetable Poha is one of our favorite go-to meals. I make this whenever we are in a hurry or have to eat something healthy or just don’t know what to cook. It is light tasting, healthy, full of nutrients but yet manages to fill the stomach for an hour or two. Poha tends to have a dry taste after few bites, so some tips to overcome this is to add slightly more oil during seasoning, more onions, add some…
Poori and Vegetable Saagu (Karnataka Style)
Growing up, Poori (fried flour flatbread) was always my first choice whenever we dined out. Of course, I often skipped the accompanying chutney, Potato Bhaji, Korma, or Potato Masala back then because they felt too spicy for my young palate. Over time, I grew accustomed to their flavors, and soon enough, my love for Poori expanded to include the side dishes too. I even reached a point where I found myself visiting restaurants just to savor their chutneys and Vegetable Saagu—though the Poori was still the main attraction! These experiences came from old-school, traditional eateries that focused on the authentic…