SEASONED PLANTAIN (VAZHAIKKAI PODIMAS)

Plantain or raw banana which is also known as Vazhakkai in tamil  is widely used in India.  There are umpteen number of dishes that are prepared using this Vegetable.  The Seasone…

SHIITAKE RICE NOODLE SOUP IN A JAR OR A BOWL !!!

Shiitake rice noodle soup in a jar or bowl, serve the way you love :)  This is absolutely very very tasty soup.  If you love shiitake mushroom I bet you will love this noodle soup…

SZECHUAN SPICED VEGETABLES AND TOFU

This Szechuan spiced dish is a wonderful combination of vegetables and Tofu.  The dried reddish- brown berries which I have used in this dish are known as Szechuan peppercorns.  T…

CURRY LEAVES RICE - EASY AND TASTY ! VERSION I

The Curry tree is a tropical tree which is native to India.  Its leaves are used in many dishes in India and neighboring countries. Often used in curries, the leaves generally go …

RIDGE GOURD PEEL CHUTNEY/THOGAYAL !

Ridge Gourd or Chinese okra or Luffa is a most common vegetable prepared in India. In northern India as well as Pakistan, Turai is the common name for Ridge gourd. The flesh of this…

SNAKE GOURD IN YOGURT SAUCE / PUDALANKAAI THAYIR PACHADI

The snake gourd also known as Chinese cucumber is an important and very commonly consumed vegetable in India.  It is very nutritious vegetable.  It is a natural antibiotic, expect…

EGGLESS PANCAKE WITH FRUIT & NUT TOPPING !

I Love love pancake. This is absolutely both kids and adults favorite with a dollop of butter and honey or maple syrup.  I often do this during weekends. Yes pancake is nothing ne…