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‘Tis the season to be jolly! There is something about Christmas that brings in a feeling of calm and relaxation. We look back at our accomplishments and failures for the year. Every December, we rest our old baggage and look forward to the new year. The cookies and Christmas cheer also help! Fluffier Waffles with…
Tuck into this easy spiced vanilla chai cake The quintessential chai routine in an Indian household must have chai accompanied by biscuits. But on special days, there is cake. A simple vanilla cake baked in a pressure cooker (because no ovens back then!) or wrapped in butter paper from a local bakery. And then there…
Fermentation – The Foundation of South Indian Cooking One must learn to ferment to get a true understanding of South Indian cuisine. From our pickles to our idlis/dosas to our yogurt, we rely heavily on the process of fermentation. So what is fermentation? To put it in simple terms, it is to simply wait. If you…
Rasam, a humble South Indian brew of herbs and spices with sour fruits, owns an esteemed spot in a typical Madras samayal across homes in Tamil Nadu. The humble rasam recipe is so highly regarded that it makes a royal appearance in festive and wedding menus today. No South Indian meal is ever quite complete…