I asked the usual question of ‘What should I make for lunch today?’ and recieved the usual answer of ‘whatever, is fine’. You see, open questions are very difficult around here, and so I came up with choices: A. pulav of some kind B. kulambu and vegetable or C. Chapati/roti kind, and he picked B. … [Read more…]
Its amazing how when something is in abundance, you care less for it. And years pass by, when you hardly find it, and you start craving for it, wondering how bad you treated it. Hmm…..sounds like the start of a sentimental ranting? It is kind of, and its about drumsticks, ‘The Moringa oleifera’. Rewind to … [Read more…]
Poondu Kuzhambu is a yummy preparation of garlic simmered in a spicy tamarind sauce. It is best served over hot rice. The benefits of garlic have just now reached the New World, so much so that garlic is now available as pills, in the Vitamins section of every pharmacy in America. Why eat a pill, … [Read more…]
When I first came to the US, I was kind of skeptical about using frozen veggies. But, the ease of use, no chop benefit and the fact that it saves you from the once in a while empty crisper day makes me stock up. I always have some frozen vegetables on hand, more so than … [Read more…]