This is a nice chutney/ thokku that can be eaten with dosai and idli and can also be mixed with rice. Tomatoes choppedOnions choppedHaldi powder (English: Turmeric; Tamil: Manjal)Mustard SeedsGarlicJeeraChilli Powder or Sambar PowderPour some oil in a pan and add mustard seeds. You can slit a green chilli and add if needed. Add garlic cloves. I prefer the garlic as whole cloves and I add quite a few of them. You can chop them up if you want. Add onions and fry till golden brown. Add tomatoes. Th

This is my mom's recipe. Have been trying to get her to start her own blog unsuccessfully. I feel these eggs go well with any kind of Indian food. Maybe served also as a starter/ snack.You will need:EggsOilSaunf (English: Fennel; Tamil: Sombu)Jeera (English: Cumin; Tamil: Seeragam)Turmeric PowderRed Chili PowderGreen Chillies (I don't like my food very spicy but love the flavour of chillies so I recommend just 1)Curry LeavesMustard SeedsSalt to tasteBoil eggs and cut them in half. Chop green chi

I love Iyer samayal. The karis, kootus and kozhambus... yummy!! And what gets me everytime is how simple each recipe is! One of my favs is Chepangizhangu (English: Colocasia; Hindi: Arbi) Kari.Warning: I use my instinct (not always right) when it comes to the measurements. Good luck!You will need:ChepangizhanguTurmeric Powder (Haldi)Red Chili PowderAsafoetida Powder (Hing). I love hing so the more the better for meRice Flour (the more the flour the more crispy bits - but don't overdo it!)OilMust

Mathsya which is on Halls Road in Chennai serves delicious Udipi food. S and I used to frequent the place earlier - it used to be the only restaurant open till 2am that was not a hotel coffee shop. One of my favourites at Mathsya (and there are many!) is the Kara Uppu Puli Dosai. Served hot with a dollop of butter... mmmm...! Here is my version of the dosai. I wonder why Mathsya didn't mention sweet (Sihi) in the name of the dish. The original recipe is with dosai batter without ulundhu (urad da

I have been a parent for almost a year now! Time has flown, we have taken T to Pazhani for her mottai, pierced her ears, conducted her Ayush Homam and her first birthday party is this Sunday!! Came across P. James, Magician's number. P. James performed his magic tricks at my birthday parties!!! S and I were quite excited and booked him. Turns out its his son!! Hopefully, he will be half as good as the father.

04.01.2010: today has been a tiring but good day. Started at six thirty and will end as soon as I finish this entry. S and I bought the Wii 2 days ago. Finally got a chance to'use it today. Did some running, some hoola hooping and some yoga. Feel good that I finally started exercising today. Everyone has left for Mahendra Uncle's 60th at T. Narsipur today. Those who'are not flying at least. Just got back'after dropping the in-laws at the station. Will'be taking T to work tomorr