Pickles and chutneys

Thenga Thogayal

I’m back to blogging after a short break!My kid has his summer vacation and I did not even dream that vacations would be so damn busier than the school days. Moreover my parents are here with me so I’m chauffering them all around the place,…

Mavadu/ Vadu Mangai/ Kadukku mangai/ Baby mangoes in brine pickle

I have more than a single reason to be happy. One because blikki.com mentioned What’s cooking @ Kavita’s kitchen? as one among 10 great food sites to watch this summer. A big thanks to Joyce Alaxander the publisher of blikki.org. Check this out: http://www.blikki.com/article-archive/nutrition-articles/nutrition-june-2012/ The other reason…

Sandwich chutney/ Cilantro spread for sandwiches

                        Sandwiches are a real quick and great option for breakfast. We love our sandwiches flavorful and with a punch of spice. This sandwich spread recipe is a very old tried and tested one and…

Molaga podi/ Milagai podi

Molaga podi/ Milagai podi

Molaga podi is a dry chutney powder (spice powder) served as an accompaniment with idlis and dosas. ‘Milagai’ literally means red chilli in Tamil and ‘podi’ is powder .Red hot spicy..yes that’s what Molaga podi is all about. If you are ‘frail hearted” or spicy…

Coconut chutney

Coconut chutney is a classic choice with idlis and dosas. There are various type of preparations for the coconut chutney. Today, I have prepared the most basic and simple versions of the coconut chutney but tastes out of the world! Ingredients:For the chutney 2 cups fresh…

Peerkanga thogayail ( Ridgegourd chutney)

Peerkanga thogayail ( Ridgegourd chutney)

  Ridge gourd  is called ‘Peerkanga’ in Tamil ‘Dodka’ in Maharashtra and ‘Turai’ in some other parts of India. It is also known as Chinese okra in Canada and the US.Fresh ridge gourd juice is used as a natural remedy for jaundice. The ridge gourd…