Chennai Vadacurry

Vadacurry is a yummy and wholesome side for idlies ,dosais and even chapathis. It is quintessentially south Indian and especially a Chennai delicacy so to say. It must’ve been a clever creation  of an innovative chef who needed to use up either too much masala vadai batter or fried masala vadais. So the traditional way…

Sprouted Moong beans sundal

Green Moon beans are a power house of nutrition. They can be eaten in soups or as dhal or as pesarattu ( a dosa mads with moong bean batter ) .Sprouted beans are extra nutritious. It’s is easier to pre prepare the moong beans and freeze, so they are ready to be used in a…

Chicken Ghee Roast

Chicken ghee roast is a simple yet flavour rich side and all you need is just rasam and rice to go with it . It is an excellent side for Rotis or thosais as well . You can use any cut of chicken for this dish , though I think chicken thighs and drumsticks are…

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…