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Simply Divine - Turkish Poached Eggs

Bored of your regular style eggs? Here is something different - Simply Divine - Turkish Poached Eggs... what do you think?

The weekend is here, bored of your regular style eggs for breakfast? Well, it’s time to change things up! I tried this today and fell in love with its simplicity. The combination of flavors works superbly well. Before I came across this recipe on YouTube, I’d never thought of combining eggs with yoghurt. Recipe inspiration, Nigella Lawson.

Here’s what you’ll need if you are making this for two:

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Holi Special: Melt-in-the-mouth Besan Laddus

Life's simple joys are just that - simple! Not convinced?! Try these - Melt-in-the-mouth Besan Laddus! Happy Holi all!

Happy Holi to you all!!

I’ve used coarsely-ground chickpea (besan) flour in this recipe, you could use the fine variety too, it works just as well.

Good news is that traditional homemade snacks are back playing the comforting role they always have in most Indian households, they certainly had an important role in my childhood and then disappeared for several years, it’s time to re-kindle those…

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Mother-InLaw's Beets in Mustard and Coconut Sauce - Sasmi

Here's another way to enjoy beets - Cook them in a fresh coconut and mustard sauce, tempered with ghee infused in garlic and curry leaves! Beet Sasmi with steamed rice! Here's the recipe...

Marriages not only bring new customs and traditions but also bring a whole new set of recipes to one’s repository of ideas/ skills in the kitchen. Cooking knowledge, ideas and skills that one might have not been exposed to previously. My cooking skills have expanded since to explore many other traditional recipes that I had not come across.

Here is an example of such a recipe. Sasmi is a simple,…

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Warm and Healing Tamil Rasam

Coming down with the flu this autumn? This warm, soothing Tamil Style Rasam will sort you out!

Hey there, I’m sorry it’s taken me a while to write a post… I’ve been dealing with an ailing family member, followed by sudden bereavement. The matriarch, mother of  mothers, my rock, my dearest grandmother is no more. May god bless her soul.

While we deal with this difficult time of collective mourning as a family unit, I could not think of a better healing, warm reciepe that was more…

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Kannada Favorite - Lemon Rice/ Chitranna

In the mood for something zinggy? Why not spice it up with this South Indian Lemon Rice!?

Here is a recipe that is made regularly in most Kannada homes. It’s a great way to up-cycle leftover rice. Are you a regular rice eater? you would understand what I mean. Even if rice is part of your diet occasionally, we all tend to have some of it leftover don’t we?

Thus was born the invention of the world-famous Far Eastern concept of the – Fried Rice. Chitranna is our very own South Indian…

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Poṟiyal, Palya or Thoran - Beets with Fresh Coconut

Celebrating colourful food with this South Indian-style Beets & Fresh Coconut... take a peek!

Hope it’s been a good start to your week so far. I know, Monday right!?! Feel like the days are just rolling past me, this year feels like it’s running too fast. Is it just me or do you think the same?

Our recipe today: Palya – as it is called in Karnataka is a simple stir-fried vegetable dish tempered with some mustard seeds, turmeric, fresh coconut and fresh curry leaves. It is part of most…

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Konkani Staple - Daalithoy

Fridays are for good simple food & great company! Why not try this Konkan favorite Daalithoy?

The Konkan region is based along the Western coastline of peninsular India. This a scenic part of the country, if you ever get a chance I recommend visiting. The cuisine here is varied – locals enjoy anything from fresh seafood, veg,  meat and poultry prepared in methods that are unique to this region.

Some ingredients used here are unique such as Kokam (a fruit from the mangosteen family of…

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Knockout Karnataka-Style Akki Roti

Missing some spice in your life? Try this knockout Karnataka-Style Akki Roti for breakfast!!

Apologies for being away for a while, since my last post, I’ve now relocated to the US and the past few weeks have been manic as you will imagine.

I’ve been eager to write a recipe post for the last few weeks but have not had the time, mental space or creativity since the ‘big move’. So finally, here it is – a traditional Karnataka recipe – the humble Akki Roti.

I usually have an oat porridge…

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Creamy Soya Chunk Curry

Have you ever cooked with soya chunks ? Here’s an idea that is both tasty & super easy to make! If you have other recipes on this ingredient, please leave a comment below, I’d love…

Any ideas for recipes using soya chunks?? What have you made recently with this ingredient? Here’s what I made: this creamy, luscious curry! Take a peek!

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Vibrant Bazaar of Bengaluru

On my recent trip to India, I visited the good old Gandhi Bazaar in Bengaluru. The sights, sounds and scents give you the real experience of the soul of this city. The streets are full of vendors s…

Are your local markets this vibrant? Good old Gandhi Bazaar shopping area in Bengaluru, India - fresh veggies galore! This truly is a home cook’s shopping paradise... click on to find out more...

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Coconut & Raw Jackfruit Curry

Have you tasted raw jackfruit in a curry before? I have tried it before however this was my first time cooking it. I’ve heard from some of my meat loving friends that the texture is similar t…

Jackfruit season is here! Jackfruit curries are popular in parts of South India, here is a version from my kitchen!

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Beetroot and Daikon Raita

Love naturally colourful food? Well, then here’s a recipe you don’t want to miss out on! In anticipation of the festival of colours, I was in the mood for some creative exploration in t…

Recipes for hot summery days must include a cooling Raita, don’t you agree? Try this vibrant and fresh Beetroot and Daikon Raita with some hot fluffy phulkas today!

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Bengaluru-Style Breakfast – Upittu/ Upma

How has your weekend been so far? Did you get up to some cooking or just plain enjoying the sun being outdoors this weekend? I’m kicking back and taking things easy so being homebound after a…

One of these mornings, kick back and enjoy this Bengaluru-style breakfast - Upittu/ Upma. Perhaps over this long easter weekend? What do you think? Ohh and please don’t miss a cup of ginger chai, perfect combination!

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Essentials of a South Indian Masala Dabba

Hope you all had a lovely week – guess what its just 3 weeks to the end on 2016!! Can you believe it?! I sure can’t as this year has gone by so quick… so many things to do and so …

What’s in your Masala Dabba? Here is a peak into my essential ingredients in South Indian cooking! Love it? Click on to read more...