Nadar Mess Chutney

Hello dear all 🙂 I am sharing today a family favourite recipe which I learnt through my Grandmother and this recipe is popular at home especially for Idlies. My early childhood days were at a small town called Thiruvonam in Pattukottai District where my Dad was working. We used to stay in the Govt Quarters…

Kadigara Rasam

In my Rasam Series, this is yet another interesting recipe from my grandma and the name itself shows that, Isn’t it ? As a child, I always loved to hear her cooking stories that she tells every day to make me sleep..She tells a lot of Rasam Varieties and this name when she says every…

Vengaya Rasam / Spicy Onion Rasam

In my Rasam Series, its yet another authentic and flavourful Rasam which is very close to my heart as this being the first Rasam Variety that my grandma taught me. A recipe which can be made in a jiffy and its flavour will simply mesmerise and its very appetising too. It goes well with Hot…

Kathari Vathal Milagu Dhaniya Kuzhambu

Hi all, For this week’s Organic Kitchen am sharing a Post Partum Gravy Recipe (Pathiya Kuzhambu) with goodness of Peppercorns and Coriander seeds. Normally Dried Brinjal is used in this Kuzhambu. A recipe that is often done by my grandma whenever we have cold and fever as well. Truly a lip-smacking and delicious Kuzhambu to…

Ponnanganni Keerai Kuzhambu

Yes..It is not over 😀 How can I finish the series without this delicacy from Chettinad. Ponnanganni Keerai Kuzhambu is a very tasty dish to try and am sure you will love every bit of it. Happy to share this tasty and healthy Kuzhambu on this day which happens to be our Fabulous 5th year…

Ponnanganni Keerai Thogayal

Ponnanganni / Alternanthera sessilis is a perennial herb which is used as a medicine in Ayrurveda due to its enormous health benefits. There are two types of this greens. The green, elongated leafy ones are called “Naattu Ponnanganni” and the one with pink and oval leaves are called “Seemai Ponnanganni”. In Tamil, the green is…

Pudalangai Poricha Kuzhambu

A very tasty and healthy recipe which is my personal favorite anytime using tender Snake gourd. Poricha Kuzhambu recipe is a perfect recipe during sick days, light on stomach and heaven with Sutta Appalam – Pinju Pudalangai (Tender Snake gourd) From Farmers Market with freshly ground kuzhambu Podi and Ghee Tadka 😍 Give it a…

Peerkangai Rasavangi

Rasavangi is an interesting gravy which is normally made using Brinjal or Ash gourd. My grandma used to make this with Ridge gourd / Peerkangai. Here is the flavorful authentic recipe made out of farm fresh Peerkangai/Ridge Gourd, home grown coconuts, freshly ground spice mix and fresh tamarind from native.  This goes well with hot…

Pachaipayaru Kuzhambu

Grandma’s recipes are anytime relish items for me..Really after a long gap did this delicious gravy with whole green gram. Its loaded with nutrients and a comfort food for all age groups. Yet another treasured recipe from my grandma. Goes well with hot rice and some spicy tuber roast. With the garlic and the cumin…

Irupuli Kuzhambu

A recipe which I learnt from a neighbour some years back which she often use to do. I remember tasting it during my childhood days when my grandma used to make but never had a chance to get her version. As it tasted similar to my grandma’s version, I ensured to save this to my…