Methi pappu( Fenugreek leaves cooked with lentils )

By now you would’ve figured that I’m in love with methi leaves (fenugreek leaves ).Cooking Methi with split moong dhal( payatham paruppu ) or Toor dhal ( Tuvaram paruppu) is so delicious . Eating it with rice and a dollop of ghee takes you right into food heaven . It can also be had as…

Miryaalu pulusu /Milagu kozambu ( Black pepper Curry )

Miriyaalu pulusu or Milagu kozambu (whole pepper curry ) is an authentic South Indian curry and it is mostly had with hot tea rice or as a side with dosais or idlies . The Milagu kozambu was made on special request from the husband . Milagu kozambu is considered a medicinal dish especially when you…

Mutton Biryani

Mutton biryani is a celebratory dish but nothing says you can’t have it on the normal days as well . My version is a light , no fuss , easy to make recipe but not compromising on flavour . I use home made mutton stock for this recipe . I know there are many recipes…

Paneer Fried Rice

Paneer ( cottage cheese ) is a very humble yet diverse ingredient . It can be a starter on its own ,used with other vegetables as a side ,used in main dish like I did or even as dessert . Paneer fried rice is again a one pot meal , easy , quick yet flavourful…

Curd rice with Pomo pearls

That’s how comfort food looks to me! A very calming bowl of curd rice (rice with homemade yogurt) after yesterday’s heavy ghee roast chicken. Didn’t need any sides as it was loaded with green chilies, grated ginger and finely chopped red onions for the spice, diced green pepper, peanuts and channa dhal for the crunch,…