So the story goes like this- Vararuchi,a Brahmin Pandit used to travel through the forests in Kerala, once he saw a hut there and met the occupants.He was attracted to the young girl he saw there however he wanted to test her culinary and creative skills so he told her mother that he wanted food... Continue Reading →
H for Hummus!!
I was born in the beautiful country of Kuwait and spent nearly 10 years of my life there. Obviously this introduced me to the Arabic culture and cuisine, one that I hold very dear to my heart. Although we lived in a hugely Indian dominated neighborhood in Kwt, we used to gorge on all the... Continue Reading →
G for Gunpowder!!
I sincerely do hope those reading know what it is or have atleast heard about it...and if not, get ready for one of the biggest shocks of your life😂😂😂!! There is not much to explain here other than the fact that it is a staple for South Indians! So basically Gunpowder or milaga podi or... Continue Reading →
F for Fish n Chips!!
This must be the only non-Indian dish that I am crazyyyy about and can eat it anywhere anytime,period. Well it contains 2 of my favourites - fish obviously being a south indian had to be one of my staples and chips or rather french fries (fancy fancy) is the favorite of all 'gelf'-born kiddies! So... Continue Reading →
E for Elayappam!!
This is more my mother's favourite delicacy than mine ..but you know if your mom loves some dish you usually end up liking them too... Elayappam is basically appam made in Ela which is nothing but a leaf (in this case banana leaf) Its probably a good time to check out my previous 'A for... Continue Reading →
D for Dark chocolate!!
Before I began this blog I spent a good 15 minutes thinking at which age exactly did my love for dark chocolate start? Most people discover dark chocolate or start liking them only after they enter adulthood..but thats where I get confused because I remember loving dark chocolate since my school days! I vaguely remember... Continue Reading →
C for Cafreal!!
Some of you may be like whats that?!..I had the same thought too till some months back. So I was getting prepared for my all awaited Goa trip and had checked online for Goan dishes that I should not miss. Mind you this was not the first time I was going to Goa, but i... Continue Reading →
A for Appam!!
Appam/motta curry (Rice pancakes/egg curry) is an emotion to me! It takes me to a state of pure happiness and peace.....for those few minutes and only for those few minutes in life while savoring them I feel like this world is just perfecttt! To me personally, it takes me back to my childhood days where... Continue Reading →
