2015-03-15 00:01
Karadaiyan nombu is a fasting event observed by some South Indian women. Legend has it that on this day, Savithri, a queen whose family was banished to the forest, got back everything they l… Read More
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2014-10-21 16:53
I've been meaning to try out Katli for a while now. What could be a more ideal occasion than Diwali, the awesome festival of lights and sweets?! It's also a nice way for me to celebrate my c… Read More
2014-10-21 16:31
My mother-in-law makes awesome Ribbon Pakoda - so it happens to be one of the family favorites. So, whenever I make this crunchy snack, the expectations are really high. Thankfully, her spec… Read More
2013-04-14 13:20
Mango pachidi is traditionally made in my family on Tamil New Year's day. While the practice involves using neem flowers as well, I had to forgo that as I couldn't find it anywhere in my are… Read More
2012-03-25 20:00
Dark red kidney beans is an excellent source of protein, fiber and iron, among others. I try to include at least a cup of this every week in my meal. Here is one recipe that makes a great co… Read More
2012-02-26 02:43
A variant of the simple kesari, I loved this when a neighbor made it as an offering at a religious family function, got the recipe from her and tried it out.Ingredients:sooji (rava) - 1 cupm… Read More
2012-01-23 01:00
This gravy comes in handy especially when someone at home is having a cold or fever - a great, traditional home remedy. My mother-in-law makes it almost every week as part of her regular men… Read More
2012-01-02 21:42
With my sweet-tooth striking again, and not a lot of ingredients available handy to work with, I had to put together a little snack for the weekend. While the idea was in my head for a while… Read More
2011-12-29 01:51
In my childhood, we used to share Diwali sweets and snacks with our neighbors, who reciprocated the favor during Christmas. Oh, I absolutely love those awesome fruitcakes they make for Chris… Read More
2011-12-05 03:39
Who doesn't love baby potatoes? Carefully selected, golden fried baby potatoes in rich and creamy gravy, this item is sure to be a hit in any party! Just put calorie-counting on hold while g… Read More
2011-11-23 19:55
We all know that nuts are a great option for healthy snacking. I usually don't pay much attention to those flyers from my health insurer, but there was one that spoke about nuts, which caugh… Read More
2011-11-14 18:31
When I was in India, we never had a baking oven. Since childhood, it was my dream to be able to bake some day. When I moved to the US, where almost every home has a baking oven, this was the… Read More
2011-10-30 19:30
I'm surprised at how I hadn't thought of posting my husband's favorite savory rice flour thin crisps (thattai) so far. This is my grandmother's traditional recipe, also one of the items I ma… Read More
2011-07-17 17:57
When I visited my physician for the annual check-up, I shared my general diet chart with her and asked for suggestions. She mentioned to include sweet-potatoes at least once a week, given th… Read More
2011-06-21 01:04
We have tried different things with the nutrition-rich quinoa, but I wanted to figure out how well it lends itself to a sweet dish. Quite surprisingly, its nutty flavor passed the test with… Read More
2011-06-05 22:17
Chayote squash is probably not a major favorite in any household. It is one of those less-talked-about vegetables that seems to vanish into the background of the veggie world. This simple, t… Read More
2011-05-26 02:27
My husband and I are usually on opposite sides of the spectrum when it comes to Chinese food. This version of Chinese fried rice is the only exception. The colorful medley of vegetables comb… Read More
2011-05-16 01:06
This has been a "back to basics" week for me - getting back to good health, starting off on a new project, minimal cooking, etc. Just to give a fresh start to my kitchen as well, we settled… Read More
2011-05-09 19:01
Most party foods, especially appetizers, end up being rich and greasy. This is a great option for someone looking for a healthy appetizer that would be a definite party hit. Well, it does ta… Read More
2011-04-21 23:41
Sago is widely used as a "fasting food" especially in North India. This recipe is slightly different and quite tasty - something I would love for a change, although I've not found any partic… Read More
2011-04-11 02:25
The first thing I need when I get home after a long day's work is a light snack. Needless to say, a person starving for a snack wouldn't have a lot of time or energy to prepare it. If it is… Read More
2011-04-03 19:31
A versatile, simple, easy, healthy and delicious dish, I could enjoy the creamed spinach any time! It can be made ahead, especially to be used as a filling later, but I prefer making it fres… Read More
2011-03-27 22:01
This is an interesting south Indian recipe, occasionally served in wedding feasts. I would consider it as a combination of a few south Indian recipes - the vermicelli upma, yogurt rice or ra… Read More
2011-03-20 02:59
When it comes to desserts, portion-control has always been a problem for me. These delectable, bite-sized cheesecakes are an ideal solution. They are low in fat and sugar, topped with the na… Read More
2011-03-13 00:37
Potatoes and spinach are an irresistible combination of taste and health. This curry is a great crowd-pleaser too. The fact that it doesn't take too long to prepare is an added advantage. Ev… Read More
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