Simplicity Coimbatore ,The frugal gourmet People who have read Enid Blyton stories as children will be able to identify with my articles which talk of quaint country sides, whimsical details and other enchanting sights. Well I had another one of those special Enid Blyton fairytale moments when I walked into Sharmila Dharmapalan’s lovely home. […]
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Sola sappadu (Sorghum balls)
Simplicity Coimbatore , Sola saadham Comfort foods are those which evoke nostalgic memories not just by the taste but also by the look and feel of a dish. The simple sola sappadu is one such comfort food for me. Around this time of year when families are looking to simplify their diet by eating that […]
Green channa
Simplicity Coimbatore , Hara channa A few days ago I got a message on Whatsapp about the short term availability of the fresh green chick pea otherwise known as green channa. I was delighted and quite eager to get my hands on this rarely available ingredient.It’s not really common in South Indian cuisine because […]
Manju Shroff – home caterer
The hindu metroplus , Chaat,chats and more The first time I ate a raj kachori was during my college days,at my friend Divya Goyal’s house and since then my taste buds yearn for this particular dish more than the many other chaat varieties which I have eaten right through my childhood.The kachoris made by […]
Winter carrots (Laal gajar)
Simplicity Coimbatore , winter carrots If you’re one of those people who scout the grocery section or market looking for seasonal ingredients, then you would have definitely spotted the winter carrot otherwise known as the desi gajar .’Desi’ simply refers to the fact that it is a crop that is indigenous to the northern regions […]
Vetrilai poondu saadham (Betel leaf and garlic rice)
Simplicity Coimbatore ,Vetrilai poondu saadham Most of us are familiar with seeing a tray of betel leaves during auspicious occasions and family festivities. A traditional thamboolam is said to be incomplete without the betel leaf. All through childhood watching the family elders sit around with a silver salver of freshly washed betel leaves with it’s […]
Tamarind flowers
Hindu Metroplus, A dash of tamarind flowers When you walk under tamarind trees during this time of year ,the ground beneath your feet,should you chance to look down, will be coated with a light dusting of yellow.The first flowers of the tamarind trees have begun to put in an appearance and can be spotted in […]
Kollu paruppu for the monsoons
Simplicity Coimbatore , Kollu paruppu for monsoons The south west monsoon is here and this cloudy weather is urging my craving for some good old fashioned ‘kadanja kollu paruppu’. The kollu has been lying unused in it’s tall glass jars in my store room and I couldn’t wait to bring them out. Horse gram […]
Peerkangai benefits
Simplicity Coimbatore , Ridge gourd peel in my chutney We love the taste of peerkangai when cooked in the traditional manner by adding a little milk and turmeric with other spices and seasoning.It cooks to an almost melt-in-the-mouth consistency and contains a natural sweetness that is enhanced through the cooking process. While we enjoy […]
Camachile ( Cheeni puliyanga)
Simplicity Coimbatore, Cheeni puliyanga poriyal anyone ? If you are one of those people who have seen the cheeni puliyanga fruit growing on the tree then you would understand how irresistible it is for a child to tug on those curly bunches and yank away. It’s an activity that’s firmly implanted in my grey cells […]
