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Deepavali 2020
Our Deepavali round up! Continue reading Deepavali 2020
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How did we become the #bookparents
Never in my wildest dreams, I have thought one day I would write a blog post on books! The 18 months old toddler at home has read more books than me and my husband has read in our whole lives, so far. So, I thought of writing a few words on how it all began and how are we keeping at it. The first set … Continue reading How did we become the #bookparents
Kothamalli Thokku
Kothamalli / Fresh Coriander leaves thokku is a pickle like chutney that will stay good for a week or two when refrigerated. The thokku goes well with all tiffin items like Idli, dosai, paniyaram,etc. It requires a handful of ingredients that are regularly available in the kitchen. This is our family favorite and Amma makes it whenever fresh coriander is in season. Whenever she makes … Continue reading Kothamalli Thokku
Parupu Thogayal
Parupu Thogayal is one of the easiest thing to make for lunch. It’s an ideal option when you have an almost empty fridge and very basic pantry. With very few ingredients it tastes well with hot rice and nallennai/gingely oil. You can also add ghee instead. Fry a papad or make an omelette, lunch is sorted. What you need Toor dhal / Thuavaram Parupu – … Continue reading Parupu Thogayal
Urulaikizhangu Varuval / Potato Fry
Potato Fry with a ground masala of shallots, giner and garlic. Continue reading Urulaikizhangu Varuval / Potato Fry
Vegan Orange Cake
A couple of months back, I baked Dutch Apple Cake and that was an utter failure. I shared with my friends here and poor guys they could not say right on my face that it was bad so texted saying “Cake was good, had a different flavor” 😀 So when I said I was thinking of baking an orange cake, Stanley was a bit terrified! Upside … Continue reading Vegan Orange Cake
Kongunadu Chicken Kuzhambu
Sunday breakfast in many households of Coimbatore and surrounded places like Tirupur, Erode and Kangayam starts with idly and chicken kuzhambu or mutton elumbu kuzhambu, followed by full meals with rice, the kuzhambu from morning and addition of a dry version of chicken or mutton, rasam and homemade thayir or curd. Not to forget the nap after that. My late grandfather was a huge fan … Continue reading Kongunadu Chicken Kuzhambu
Rewind – India trip June’17
Collection of pictures from India trip last summer. Continue reading Rewind – India trip June’17
Kothu Chapathi
Easy way to use the leftover chapathi or rotis. Best for lunchbox. Continue reading Kothu Chapathi
Ramadan Special – Semolina Cake
The Holy month of Ramadan started on May 28th. Living in Kuwait, the month of Ramadan is an experience by itself. People who believe in Islam, start their fast before the sunrise and break the fast after sunset. People even stop on the highway and do namaz without minding the extreme temperatures. Temporary tents are built near the mosques to accommodate more people and feast … Continue reading Ramadan Special – Semolina Cake
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