Yet another post with suji. Just can’t help it I guess! It is a healthy, wholesome and delicious breakfast option and paired with the trio of chutneys it […]
SAMBAR – साम्बर (Tangy & Spicy Vegetable Lentil Stew)
Last year, in January, I had shared the recipe for Pongal and although I had showcased sambar in the images along with the pongal, I had not shared […]
PINEAPPLE KESARI – अनानास सूजी ह्लवा (Pineapple Semolina Pudding)
Halwa/ sheera / kesari is a much loved dessert and one which most people relate to, as comfort food. The aroma of semolina toasted in shudh desi ghee […]
MASALA IDLI – मसाला इडली (Spicy Stir fried Lentil & Rice Cakes)
There are a few hallmark dishes that are specific to certain state, region and community and in fact becomes a part of their identity. For instance, Sarson ka […]
IDLI w/ KATHIRIKAI GOTHSU – इडली और बैंगन की चट्नी (Steamed Rice Lentil Cakes w/ Eggplant Chutney)
STEAMED RICE & LENTIL CAKES WITH SPICY, HOT, SWEET & SOUR AUBERGINE CHUTNEY During the time when I was holding a corporate job, a colleague of mine brought […]
TAMARIND FISH CURRY / इमली वाली मछली
On a holiday to Pondicherry (now called Pudducherry) we made a day’s halt at Chennai. The delayed flight ensured that we checked-in at the hotel totally famished. […]
BANANA FRITTERS/ केले के पकौड़े – Guest post by RATHAI’s RECIPES
Today the reins of the EFS are in the hands a dear blogger friend – Rathai, who is guest posting for EFS. The fact that she has been […]
CURD RICE (THAIR SAADAM)
Even though I am a pukka north Indian, I have a strong affinity for south Indian cuisine. My initiation to south Indian cuisine was partly thanks to […]