Breakfast/ Brunch

Pongal-Sakkara pongal and Ven pongal

Pongal-Sakkara pongal and Ven pongal

  Starting 2022, I’m planning to do a post of the month, which will be based on monthly festivities or  celebrations in that particular month. So, with that in mind, I thought, “What better way to start January 2022 with Pongal?” Pongal marks the beginning of the…

Matar paratha

Matar or green peas is a very versatile vegetable. So small yet powerpacked with a lot of nutrients,minerals, vitamins and antioxidants. Green peas has no cholestrol, it has very low sodium content and is low on calories too . You can throw them in soups, rice dishes, curries,…

Upma kozhakattai/ Upma kozhukattai/ Arisi kozhakattai ( Steamed rice dumplings)

I have already mentioned in my ‘about me’ column what a wonderful cook my mom is. I try to replicate many recipes just the way she does. This is one such recipe and I simply love it. My mom used to make these for breakfast and…

Protein Shake

Ever wondered what preservatives and other chemicals go into the readymade store brought protein shakes? Not to mention the use of corn syrup or heavy doses of sugar. So what are we actually consuming in the name of a health drink?..Ok ..I’m not trying to…

Adai

Adais are beautiful golden brown crepes made with a combination of rice and lentils  Adai is a dish from the dosa family or you could also call it the vegetarian’s omlet. Wait a minute.. you may be wondering..my last post was about vegetarian version of scrambled eggs, today…

Baked oatmeal

A house is not a home unless it contains food and fire for the mind as well as body.-Benjamin FranklinI thought let me start the day with a sweet quote and some sweet and healthy breakfast. A perfect source of vitamins and fibre and just…