THE Sambar (Lentil Soup)

Yes. I know this is quite an unusual title for something as commonplace as sambar, but I have a reason for naming this recipe the way I…


Anusuya's Kitchen

I would be remiss if I didn't dedicate a section of this blog to a gourmet cook, someone who is a fellow foodie but also the inspiration of…


Ridged Gourd Dal (Peerkangai Paruppu)

This ridged gourd dal dish or Peerkangai Paruppu is one that I learnt from my mil. The lemon juice and green chilies in this dish impart a…


Red Potato with Spring Onion (Alu Hare Pyaaz ki Subzi)

This was just a very slight variation from the usual potato fry or alu pyaaz sabzi. Just that I didn’t have the usual Idaho potatoes in my…


Cauliflower Fry

This is a favorite accompaniment to the tomato paruppu rasam in my home. In many South Indian (Tamil) homes, cauliflower curry is usually…