A traditional breakfast in Kerala is usually a very heavy meal (and now the health experts do recommend the same – eating a full breakfast loaded with carbs and proteins is the right way to start your day). I have to admit though that I have never been able to eat a very heavy meal […]
Soups
Chick Peas and Spinach soup
Home made bread and soup nights happen in our house at least once every week. I love to make soups because you can let your imagination run wild experimenting with different combination of ingredients. You just need to have a daring attitude and of course, your family who are the scapegoats need to be supportive […]
South Indian Lentil and vegetable curry || Kerala Sambhaar || South Indian Tangy Vegetable Stew
Sambhaar is a spicy and tangy curry (soup) made of lentils and vegetables. This is a curry that is typical ‘South Indian’ cuisine and each of the four southern states of Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Kerala have their slightly different versions of sambhaar. Sambhaar is eaten with rice but most commonly […]
Black Bean soup (Vegetarian Chilli)
I have probably stated this before but I have to say it again – black beans are a favorite of mine. I always have a few cans of black beans around the house. They are so handy! I make black bean fajitas, black bean salad and add them to minestrone soup etc. ANd of course, […]
Tomato and Lentil soup (Rasam)
Rasam is a lentil and tomato soup that is a typical South Indian dish that is eaten with rice, usually as the final accompaniment to rice in a sadya, which is a traditional south indian feast. It is hot and tangy – other than tomatoes and lentils it has garlic, cumin, black pepper and lots […]