Steamed Spiced Multi-Lentil Squares

OK, I have to admit this, before I go on with the recipe. I do not know the traditional name of this dish; all I know is that it is a dish from Karnataka. The English title that I put more descriptive of the procedure, seems so formal and does not seem to have that connection with the dish. If somebody knows the name please let know. Many years ago my mom had learnt this from one of our neighbor “Uma Aunty”.  She was an ace cook who could whip delicious dishes in no time. Many a times she would…

Oats Vermicelli Pudding/ Oats Semiya Payasam

We love all sorts of Kheer at home, but love Semiya/Vermicelli kheer the best. I make simple vermicelli Kheer as is or in combination with Saboodana. A good friend of mine had tried my Mango Oats Kheer and liked the idea. She suggested adding Oats to the regular Vermicelli Kheer and I loved the idea. I tried the kheer a few days ago and we loved the taste. The taste is no different than a regular Semiyan Kheer. However addition of Oats makes it thick and sticky. Nevertheless it is easy and healthy too.

Easy Side Dishes for Rotis/Chapathi/Poori

Looking for some good side dishes for chapathi/roti or poori? Then here are some easy recipes that I make pretty often to go along with Rotis/ Chapathis. Easy vegetable side dishes/Sabjis POTATO BASED CURRIES Aloo Gobi Ki Sabji (Potato, Cauliflower dry Curry) Aloo Gobi Ki Sabzi (with Paav Bhaji masala) Cauliflower Potato Peas Sabzi Spiced Potato Fry/ Aloo Curry Aloo Gajar Matar Potato Saagu Dry Potato Bhaji Simple Potato Fry (Batata Upkari) Gingered Potato Capsicum Sabzi Potato Capscium Dry Curry Chettinad Potatoes Potato, Broccoli Fry/ Broccoli Sabzi BHENDI BRINJAL CAPSICUM Stuffed Okra/ Bharwan Bhendi Recipe Semi Dry spicy Okra (Bhindi)…