Nutty Pancakes and spicy chutney!

There’s been quite a lot of happenings in my life for the past months..that I am not able to update my blog regularly.I have joined at my son’s school as a Culinary teacher for the High Schoolers .Its been quite fun being with my kids even at school 😉 In addition to my school work, my …

TamilNadu biriyani..a recipe that never fails!

I have been quite busy now a days that I actually couldn’t keep my posts updated.With the cookery classes started in Munnar by me..I rarely get time to sit down on my computer..I have been thinking to post this recipe for a long time.This one was shared by Sheeba ,our family friend.A special thanks goes …

Kozhukkatai Payasam/Steamed rice dumpling Kheer to sweeten any day!

Hi Foodies..how have u all been?Its been long since I have been planning to put up this post.For every auspicious day after a wholesome meal  payasam is a total must.Payasam /Kheer is a traditional dish in the Indian subcontinent and the list of variations simply go on.Kozhukattai means steamed rice dumplings.Here’s an easy peasy Payasam …

A Birthday note Buttered with Badami Chicken and Puffy Baturas!

This year’s birthday was a very very special one to me with my best buddies.Thank u guys for all your sweet wishes through FB.Luv u my TMS pals for giving me a special birthday wish and as part of the b’day I had no idea of making a cake and that too for my bday..the …

Kappa Varuthathu /Tapioca Chips with shots of Onam!

“maveli nadu vaneedum kalam,manusharellarum onnupoleamodhathode vasikkum kalamapathangarkkumottillathanumkallavum illa chathiyumillaellolamilla polivachanamkallapparayum cherunazhiyumkallatharangal mattonnumillaadhikal vyadhikalonnumillabalamaranangal kelppanilla” Translation : “When Maveli, our King, ruled the land,All the people were equal.And people were joyful and merry;They were all free from harm.There was neither anxiety nor sickness,Deaths of children were unheard of,There were no lies,There was neither theft nor deceit,And …