Kathari mochai poriyal

Kathari mochai poriyal is a dry curry of dried beans and eggplant. It is a typical farmers dish as dried beans are economical and readily available throughout the year. Eggplant is commonly grown in villages and is added to a lot of dishes for flavor. My mom’s version of this dish is accentuated with a … [Read more…]

Mochai puli kuzhambu

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…]