Meringues are named after the Swiss village Meiringen and were invented by an Italian chef Gasparini (Wikipedia). It is a crispy airy sweet dish and children would simply love it. Â In my home, as soon as Meringues was ready, it got over in no time. Planning to make...

Poori is a common breakfast item available in all south Indian Restaurants. The apt side dish that goes very well with this is potato masala. However, poori can be had with other side dishes such a tomato kurma, chicken gravies, and so on. This is one of our favorite...

When my daughter is back from her Kindergarten we used to share the happenings of the day. I used to ask her about the day and how she did enjoy and what activities she did?. This is usual mothers bothering about children. The conversation starts with morning breakfast. She...

Meen kuzhambu is one of our favorite gravies that I usually make. It is a spicy, hot, sour gravy and a natural sweetness from tamarind. I Admired my mother several times when she cooks this and brings it out with wonderful taste. Being brought up near the coastal region...

Ladies finger is also called as Okra or Bhindi or Vendaikai. It has got even different names in other countries. It has been a long time since I made this dish. Try this dish with someone who hates to eat this vegetable, they can became a fan of it....

Yesterday, May 13th, 2010, was remembered as Ascension Day and also celebrated as Father’s Day in Germany. Different countries celebrate Father’s day on different dates. Truly, Father is the first role model for any child. Children try to copy the behaviors and habits of both parents. My daughter enjoys...

 The  South Indian traditional meal would contain many varieties of food items served in a Banana leaf. The Vegetarian Platter would contain side dishes like Poriyal, Kootu,varuval(sauteed vegetables, veggies with lentils, fried veggies), Papads (fryums), and a sweet. The first round of the main course would start with...

Bulgaria is one of the good holiday destinations in Europe. My hubby had been there for a Business Trip and become fond of Bulgarian salads and steaks. One of the common spice they use is Balkan Salt. It is normally taken with bread or bacon. He got a few...

In South India, from Babies to Elders, they should have come across this dish at some point in time.  This is easily digestible, filling, and has a soothing taste. Sometimes doctors in India also recommend this as a diet during illness. I sometimes also make it when I have...

Ingredients: Tiger Prawns – 500 gms Oil –  2 Tsp Onion – 2 large finely chopped Tomato – 1 finely chopped Cinnamon stick – 1 Cardamom – 2 Bay leaves – 1 Cloves – 5 Ginger – 1 Tsp, finely chopped Garlic – 1 Tsp, finely chopped Chilli Powder...

Happy Mother’s Day Wishing All of you a Happy Mother’s Day!!!!! I was really happy to get the above surprise present and song from my daughter this morning. Though I knew that she had something hiding in her room on Friday evening after her school, to surprise me on...

Biriyani is flavored rice with a good amount of spices added with chicken or Mutton(Lamb), or Prawns, or Fish, or Eggs or vegetables. This kind of Chicken Biriyani is so special to me and I would like to call it festive time Biriyani. During Ramzan and Bakrid festival, I...