Sourashtra Archive
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Madras Shrimp Masala
“Friends are born, not made”. Blogging has helped me to meet some nicest people from different cultures across the globe. One such friend is Kankana of Sunshine & Smile. Today I take pleasure in writing this guest post for her while she is enjoying her vacation in India with her family and friends. We both have [...] -
Cherry Rasam (South Indian Hot and Sour Soup)
After a day long work and an hour drive it feels good to be home and spend some time with myself while waiting for the husband to return. As soon as I step in I rush to the kitchen to feed my growling stomach. I make a glass of milk and ransack the refrigerator and [...] -
Ajji’s (Grandma’s) Chicken Soup
Simple and easy to make Chicken Soup from my grandmother's kitchen. This is a recipe for all ages. -
Ambat Bhath
Sourashtrians take on South Indian Tamarind rice. -
Semiya Payasam | Low Calorie Indian Dessert
I didn’t care a damn to manage work and life before marriage. Work was always on top priority for me. I would even work during festivals and holidays. But then it was all OK. Now I feel guilty that I am not able to celebrate these festivals just like my Mom. I hardly find anytime [...] -
Cauliflower Masala Dosa and a trip to Chelsea Market | South Indian Dosas
I have a selective liking towards New York. I love to roam around this city block by block until my leg hurts. But somehow I can’t live here. This city does not suite my persona or I don’t suite NYC’s persona. But still I love New York City and I ensure to be there whenever [...] -
Dosa Sambar or Vengaya Kosu
Wishing you all a very Happy New Year!! Hope this new year brings immense joy, tons of success, good health, peace and prosperity in all your lives. God Bless each living thing on this earth and feed them adequately with good food and water. It makes me feel home sick whenever I make this aromatic [...] -
Cabbage Poriyal
Poor cabbage came to my sight when I opened the vegetable box in my refrigerator. I had picked it up from the farm that I visited during the Labor Day weekend. Though it was small in size, the whole cabbage was too much for both of us. I still have half cabbage left even after preparing [...] -
Black eyed peas and Radish Gojju / Kara Kuzhambu
To indulge my tastebuds, I decided to cook Black eyed pea and radish gojju for our lunch meal. Radish and peas soaked in this tamarind based curry has a rich taste and every bite is a bliss. Amma learnt from Ajji(grandmom) and I learnt from both and this dish means lot to me. This particular [...] -
Ven Pongal
Sourashtrians are famous for their unique language, silk weaving, silver anklets business and their cooking. Though we have inherited the Tamilian style of cooking over centuries, still there are few variations which makes our dish unique. One such dish is Ven Pongal. Recently when I was talking to my hubby’s friend I told him that [...]
