Idlis are soft and fluffy steam cooked savoury rice and lentil cakes. Healthy, vegan and gluten-free, they’re a breakfast staple in South Indian homes both in India and across the world.
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Mixer Grinders – A Comparison Review of Tecnora Avatar 550FP, Panasonic MX AC220 & Preethi Blue Silver Leaf
So, what would I look for in a mixer/ grinder if I was looking to buy one? Apart from it having the requisite blending/ grinding capabilities, I would consider aesthetics somewhat but mostly look at how much space it would take up on my kitchen counters, how utilitarian it would be design wise, and if spills and the jars could be cleaned up easily.
An Easy Cucumber Ribbon Salad
I never liked cucumbers for most of life, and have started looking at them with some affection only in the past few years. By contrast, my sister always was a bit of what I thought of as a cucumber monster (à la the Cookie Monster). As a toddler you could keep her quiet and out of trouble for a coup
Thai Food at Lotus Blossom, Goa : A Review
If you’re in Goa and drive down along the road from Calangute towards Siolim, just beyond the ground that hosts Arpora’s Saturday night market, you will come across a white washed wall that announces itself as Tito’s White House. Inside are a lot of small buildings that house everything from karate, yoga, and tai chi classes, a tattoo studio, a juice bar, a clothing store, to the popular Lila Café and a couple of restaurants. This is typically the sort of place that is quite a popular destination for a lot of tourists to Goa, especially those from abroad and…
The Black Sheep Bistro, Goa : A Review
The Black Sheep Bistro, also known as BSB, is owned and run by the husband-wife duo Prahlad and Sabreen Sukhtankar. Located in a side street in an old Portuguese style mansion in the busy heart of Panaji/ Panjim, Goa’s capital, BSB is all about globally inspired food created with locally sourced sea
Kali & Kari/ Kavathu (GF) – Festive Fare For Thiruvathira Celebrations
Celebrations of any sort, big or small, all around the world revolve around food to a large extent. I sometimes think it is more so in the Palakkad Iyer community where traditionally, even the daily food follows a certain ritualistic style. It is especially so because we mark not just the religious
Eating South Indian at South-I in Candolim, Goa : A Review
Being South Indian and living in Goa, the options of dining out on South Indian food, and vegetarian at that, are very limited. Mostly, one has to choose between the ubiquitous Udupi style restaurants that offer rather uninspiring fare, though there are a couple of pretty good South Indian restauran
Koi – Inspired Asian Dining, Goa : A Review
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The Asus Zenpad 8 – A Review
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Thai Style Crunchy Cabbage, Sprouts & Peanut Salad (GF, V)
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I'm Aparna and My Diverse Kitchen is my ovo-lacto vegetarian food blog where you'll find recipes, food stories & photography. I've been blogging since 2007 and believe the kitchen, and the dining table (by extension) is really the heart of a home.