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Some recipes don’t need an introduction — they just need one bite. Paruppu Urundai Kuzhambu is one of those timeless South Indian recipes that never goes out of style. Soft steamed dal dumplings simmered patiently in a tangy, flavourful tamarind gravy — no onion, no garlic, pure and simple, just like Amma and Paati used …
This isn’t your usual onion capsicum gravy. This one is creamy, rich, and unbelievably delicious. 🧅🫑❤️ Made with onions, capsicum, garlic, ginger, mint, and cashews — this gravy is packed with flavour and comes together with simple pantry ingredients. Whether you’re making chapati for a weekday lunch or naan for a special dinner — this …
Monday mornings are something else entirely. 😄 The alarm goes off. The kids need to get ready. Breakfast needs to happen. And somewhere in the middle of all that beautiful Monday morning chaos — the lunchbox needs to be packed. That’s exactly how this One Pot Moong Dal Rice was born. 🤍 A Monday morning …
Some days you want something light. Something comforting. Something that fills you up without weighing you down. 🤍 This is that recipe. This Vegetable Soya Pulao is my go-to one pot meal whenever I want something simple, flavourful and satisfying. The kind of pulao you find in mess and eateries — light, fragrant, full of …
Some recipes never go out of trend. This is one of them. 🤍 Aloo Gobi Masala — potato and cauliflower cooked in a beautifully spiced onion tomato masala. A classic Indian side dish that pairs with absolutely everything. Chapathi, roti, paratha, jeera rice, dal rice — it works with all of them. This recipe goes …
I am an upma fan. There — I said it. 😄 Regular upma is comfort food for me. Simple, warm, satisfying. But sometimes you want the same comfort with a little something extra. A little upgrade. A little freshness. That’s how this mint upma was born. 🌿🤍 The same beloved upma — but with a …
Looking for a quick side dish that goes with absolutely everything? This is it. 🍅🤍 This Tomato Garlic Masala was taught to me by an anna who cooks at a friend’s place. He loves to experiment with recipes — trying new things, tweaking flavours, creating something delicious out of simple ingredients. This is one of …
Rain outside. Hot tea in hand. And a plate of crispy, golden Potato Bonda on the table. That’s pure happiness. 😍☕ Potato Bonda is one of those classic South Indian evening snacks that never gets old — crispy on the outside, soft spiced potato filling on the inside, and absolutely perfect with a cup of …
In our home this garlic chutney is not optional. It’s a staple. 🧄🤍 Amma makes it and it disappears. With dosa, with idli, with ragi dosa, with chapathi, with paniyaram — and yes, with rice too. Because I am a rice crazy girl and I will put chutney on anything! 😄 My Amma is an …
Tired of the same sambar and chutney every morning? Veg Paayaa is the rich, masala-loaded gravy you’ll find served alongside idli and idiyappam at restaurants — and it’s a total game-changer for breakfast. Made with moong dal, coconut, and warm whole spices, this gravy is thick, mildly sweet, and deeply comforting. If you’re someone who …