Tag: Indian

SARKARAI PONGAL

Pongal is a festive occasion for Hindus around the world.  It is celebrated to thank the Sun and the Earth for the harvests of rice and other food. In villages, Pongal is celebrated very grandly.  It is a 4 day celebration and each day, different foods will be cooked and […]

Mango Chutney

A must in most Indian homes, and goes well as an appetizer with all meals. I love to serve this chutney with pappadams or potato crisps as a starter. I also make variations depending on what I am serving that day. Since I love raw mangoes, I have many recipes […]

Appom

It is a breakfast for us once a week. My mother used to do it differently and I think its more village style or maybe even
traditional. Appom is so delicious even for children. I have sweet memories of it, as my mom would make for us one by one while we keep eating them.

Colourful Pulao

I love making flavored rice because it goes well with Indian curries or you can just eat with one side dish and plain yoghurt. You do not need to cook elaborate curries.