Just like Turkey is special for Thanksgiving here in the US, turkey features as a special around Diwali back in my hometown. Not sure where they get the connection. But roadside shops will put up boards for ‘Vaankozhi briyani’ right around Diwali time. It was an item that was never made home, nor eaten from … [Read more…]
Pickle and curd rice…to me, its a match made in heaven. It is comfort food in the more simplest forms. Pair the curd rice with a quick and easy ginger pickle, and it not only rounds off your meal, it also aids in digestion. Honey and ginger is also another classic combination, and instead of … [Read more…]
Having a blind eye towards things….has it happened to you? I have been shopping at the same grocery store for years now. But, until recently I was not aware that they sell chicken livers by the pound in a small plastic container. Well, the blind eye is mostly because I tend to spend very little … [Read more…]
Being a vegetarian, the big question I have when evaluating the nutrition in a dish has always been how much protein does the dish have..And, adding the protein component without adding a lot of fats in the way, has been the next challenge. Pasta has always been one of our favorite weeknight dinners….its easy, its … [Read more…]
Hatch chiles? uh? If you’re wondering what they are….they are chilies grown in the Hatch, New Mexico. I found some of these cute peppers at the store, and they were on sale. I got them with the idea of making Chile Rellenos. But, on a cold rainy evening, we felt like having some fried foods….I … [Read more…]
Chettinad cuisine is very famous for its unique flavors…it is unique because of the brilliant combination of spices interspersed in all of their dishes. I have always been on the lookout for an authentic Chettinad Chicken curry recipe..and I finally found one here, at Solai Aachi’s Kitchen. I have made very slight modification to her … [Read more…]