Rava laddu is one of the first sweets that I learned to make. With minimal ingredients and minimal cooking time involved, it has always been …
South Asian Cuisine
Onion Fritters/Onion Pakoras
Ever since I started blogging some years ago, I’ve mentioned here and there how I refuse to deep-fry anything at home due to Akshaya having …
Moringakai (Drumstick) Curry
No matter how many times I make Moringakai and potato curry, I will never get tired of eating it. This is one of the dishes …
Vallarai Keerai Sambol
Our ancestors regularly consumed a wide variety of leafy greens and herbs all with respective health benefits. One such green is the vallarai keerai; known …
Turkey Rasam
I tend to make a lot of rasam during the cold and flu season – and with good reason! Rasam, a Tamil spicy soup made …
Spicy Eggplant Curry
One of my most requested recipes to date has got to be for Sri-Lankan eggplant curry. I have been avoiding writing up this recipe for …
Leeks and Potato Curry
Growing up, I always loved the leek curry that my mom made – I could of lived off just leek curry and rice if I …
Chickpea Curry (Spicy Kadalai Curry)
Every time I make a trip to Costco, I purchase a eight-can package of chickpeas. Usually I am all for using dry chickpeas that have …
Okra Stir-Fry
Okra is quite the interesting vegetable – It is known for it’s sticky/slimy texture once cooked, which is what turns many children off from trying …
Brussel Sprout Varai
All three of my children are huge fans of Brussel sprouts, however the only way they ate them (until a couple days ago) was roasted …