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Kaya Mezhukkupuratti | Kerala Style Plantain stir fry | Vazhakka Mezhukkupuratti

September 12, 2016

Recipe for Kerala Style Plantain Stir Fry | Raw Banana Stir Fry | Kaya Mezhukkupuratti | Vazhakka Mezhukkupuratti – a most delicious preparation using raw bananas, a must have in the Onam Sadya spread.

beginner, Condiments, Festival Recipes, gluten free, Glutenfree, Tamil Brahmin Recipes, Vegan, vegetarian

Puli Inji | Ginger Tamarind Chutney

September 9, 2016

Recipe for Puli Inji – a condiment prepared using ginger and tamarind as the main ingredients, a mainstay of Onam Sadya | Ginger and Tamarind Chutney that tastes sensational with the simple curd rice!

beginner, Coconut Recipes, Curry, Diabetic friendly, Easy Indian Cooking, Festival Recipes, gluten free, Glutenfree, Healthy, Vegan, Vegetables, vegetarian

Cabbage Thoran from Kerala

September 8, 2016

This cabbage thoran, thanks to the flavours of shallots and cumin seeds, and the fragrance from fresh coconut, is an effortless way to make cabbage taste good.

beginner, Curry, Diabetic friendly, Easy Indian Cooking, gluten free, Lentils, Pressure Cooker Recipes, Vegan, vegetarian, VegProtein

Cooking a curry with dried green peas | Green Vatana Recipe

September 8, 2016

Recipe for a simple curry made using dried green peas | Green Vatana Curry – a quick recipe using this versatile pulse which is protein and fiber rich.

beginner, Curry, Easy Indian Cooking, Glutenfree, Lentils, Vegan, Vegetables, VegProtein

Recipe for steamed green beans and yellow mung

September 4, 2016

{healthy | vegan | gluten free} Recipe for simple steamed green beans with yellow mung | Green beans nutrition | Cooking tips

Diabetic friendly, easy, Easy Indian Cooking, Greens, KiddieLunchBox, Lunch, Superfood, vegetarian

Green Phulkas | Spinach – Mint Flatbread | Spinach Roti

September 2, 2016

Recipe for Green Phulka | Green Roti | Green Spinach Flatbread – Relish it with spicy mango pickle for maximum deliciousness!

Blogging, Gardening

Saffron Trail Digest – September 2016

September 1, 2016

Blog updates – Kitchen garden updates – What can you expect in September 2016

Breakfast, Diabetic friendly, Egg Recipes, Healthy, Party dishes

An inspired Sunday brunch

August 26, 2016

A Sunday brunch menu featuring my favourite things with a shopping list and recipes, all ready for you to cook up a lovely brunch for your family & friends!

Curry, Easy Indian Cooking, Glutenfree, Healthy, Lists, Millet Recipes, Tamil Brahmin Recipes, Vegetables

11 Traditional Tamil Vegetarian Lunch Menus

August 9, 2016

I’ve compiled here for you 11 menus comprising traditional Tamil vegetarian dishes. Some of them are classic combinations like Avial-Arachuvitta Sambar and some others are my own favourites. All these menus can be served with rice or cooked millets.

beginner, Curry, Diabetic friendly, Easy Indian Cooking, Healthy, Tamil Brahmin Recipes, Vegetables, vegetarian, Yogurt Recipes

Mor Kuzhambu with Brinjal

August 8, 2016

This recipe adapted from Meenakshi Ammal’s Samaithu Paar (Cook and See) is now one of my favourite ways to prepare Mor Kuzhambu, which is our version of kadhi made without besan.

beginner, Diabetic friendly, Easy Indian Cooking, Glutenfree, Healthy, Lentils, Lunch, Meals in Bowls, Pressure Cooker Recipes, Tamil Brahmin Recipes, Vegan, vegetarian

Ginger Rasam | Inji Rasam | Lentil Ginger Soup

August 6, 2016

A recipe for Ginger Rasam / Easy South Indian style lentil soup with ginger, goes best with steaming hot rice and ghee, and a stir fried veggie on the side.

beginner, Coconut Recipes, Gardening, Global Vegetarian, Healthy, Vegan, Vegetables

Roasted Pumpkin Coconut Soup

August 4, 2016

Recipe for a roasted pumpkin coconut soup flavoured with rosemary and ginger – hearty enough for dinner when paired with some bread.