Jeera Rasam (Jeerge Saaru)

Jeera Rasam (Jeerge Saaru)

This is a typical Rasam recipe from Karnataka. This is also a simple recipe that does not require lot many ingredients and can be done in a jiffy. So it is a good one to prepare when looking for a change or when hard pressed 

Coconut Stuffed Eggplant (Bharlele Vaingan /Ennegai)

Coconut Stuffed Eggplant (Bharlele Vaingan /Ennegai)

Every cuisine in India has its own version of making this Stuffed Eggplant delicacy. In fact even with in the same cuisine there are so many variations that it is hard to categorize this as belonging to a specific region. It majorly depends on the 

Sweet Pongal (Huggi)

Sweet Pongal (Huggi)

One convenient reason why blogging makes it worthwhile for me is because I can refer to my own recipes online anytime for years to come. I know it sounds silly, but it is true.    A few days ago while contemplating what to make for dinner; 

Tangy Coconut Yogurt Curry with Vegetables (Majjige Huli)

Tangy Coconut Yogurt Curry with Vegetables (Majjige Huli)

So few days ago while cooking this refreshing dish, I was watching my toddler play with some of his toys few feet away from where I was standing. Sometime later he started chewing on one of his toy and I like any other dutiful mother 

Raw Mango Tokku (Mavinakayi Thokku)

Raw Mango Tokku (Mavinakayi Thokku)

 It is amazing what hunger can inspire a person to do. My husband who is an ardent and a savvy cook usually refrains from the day to day cooking proclaiming lack of time. However he can whip up delicious dishes when deemed in dire situations 

Soft Idli and Chutney- South Indian breakfast

Soft Idli and Chutney- South Indian breakfast

       The idli or”idly” or “iddly” is a savory cake popular in South India. The cakes are usually two to three inches in diameter and are made by steaming a batter consisting of fermented black lentils (de-husked) and rice. Most often eaten at breakfast 

Rave Vaangi Bhaat/ Brinjal Upma (Avarekai Uppittu)

Rave Vaangi Bhaat/ Brinjal Upma (Avarekai Uppittu)

                Sooji Upma/ Uppit along with Urad Dosa is yet another favorite in our house and is again a weekly ritual. Thanks to our busy lives, hectic schedules this savory dish has transformed itself from a breakfast item to a