Kovakkai poriyal (ivy gourd stir fry)

Kovakkai or Ivy gourd also called Tindora is a nutritious vegetable . It’s known to be a natural source of Thiamine and helps to control blood sugar . There are umpteen nutritional benefits to this humble, oft ignored vegetable . Kovakkai can be prepared in different ways , in stir fries, curries or with other…

Murungai Keerai Kootu ( Drumstick leaves cooked with Dhal)

Murungai keerai kootu is a very delicious and an easy make dish . The difficult part is cleaning the leaves , even the small stalks are known to cause stomach discomfort . I usually get a few bunches during the weekend and clean the leaves and bag it and place it in the deep recesses…

Paneer Methi Gobiii

Cottage cheese cooked with cauliflower and fenugreek leaves A dish full on flavour and nutrition , Paneer Methi Gobi is a simple recipe . You can have it as a side dish with rice or with Rotis . You add some cashew paste and it will transform into an exquisite dish for an elaborate dinner…

Karuveppilai Thokku(Curry leaf Preserve)

Karuvepillai or Curry leaves is the most important ingredient/herb used in South Indian cooking .I just can’t imagine any South Indian dish be it non -vegetarian or vegetarian without curry leaves . It is also considered medicinal with umpteen health benefits . It is also a plant that grows easily in your kitchen garden ….

Aloo Rotis , sangi’s style .

Aloo rotis,like the name suggests and like we all know are Rotis made with aloo/potato filling . But like i promised,this is very easy to make but with the same yummy taste. So no tedious filling up the dough and rolling it . It’s just a mix in ,all easy recipe.My friend in college used…

Thakaali Thokku ( Spicy Tomato Preserve )

Thakkali thokku is a part of my childhood memory . My Nanamma used to make this in large batches and she did it so meticulously that it needed no refrigeration. It was a staple in my household and was such a versatile dish . It will go well as a side with Rice,and most Indian…