Payasam, similar to rice pudding, is made with tapioca and sometimes broken pieces of vermicilli boiled in milk and sugar. It is typically served as …
South Asian Cuisine
Pineapple Rava Kesari (Semolina Pudding)
Rava Kesari is a popular sweet made from semolina, sugar and ghee. It is actually one of the first sweets that I had the confidence …
Vegetable Biryani
With Tamil New Year almost upon us I thought I would share my recipe for vegetable biryani. This aromatic and flavourful rice dish usually accompanies holidays such as …
Sri-Lankan-Style Red Lentil Curry
Red Lentil Curry affectionately known as parippu amongst Tamils, is a simple dish that accompanies vegetarian meals and sometimes non-vegetarian ones as well. The preparation of …
Making Sweet Pongal for Thai Pongal
In light of Thai Pongal this Friday I am sharing my sweet pongal or sakkarai pongal recipe. I actually jotted down the recipe as I …
Chicken Biryani Using a Rice Cooker
Biryani is an infamous dish in the eastern part of the world and is often served during celebrations and parties. It is a one-pot rice dish of basmati …
Mattar Paneer
Matter paneer is a North Indian vegetarian dish, which consists of green peas and paneer cooked in an aromatic tomato-based gravy. There are many variations of …
Ingredients That Help Battle Cold & Flu Symptoms
The following are some ingredients that can be very beneficial to you when you are suffering from the common cold and flu. Lemon and ginger can …
Chicken Yellow Curry
This winter my kids have been sick a lot. One thing they actually eat when they have a cold or the flu is Sri-Lankan style chicken yellow curry. To …