Vazhaipoo Kuzhambu

Vazhaipoo / Banana Blossom is a wonder vegetable with tons of health benefits and when cooked the right way, tastes delicious. Vazhaipoo is found hanging in the end of banana clusters. It is commonly used in India. The florets from the Vazhaipoo can be used in cooking various dishes. It improves breast milk supply for…

Mutton Fry

Mutton fry is a spicy dish made with tender goat meat and freshly roasted and ground spices. This is a traditional recipe that my grandmother used to cook. Now, my mother, my sister-in-law and I follow this recipe. It is a village style recipe. Everyone in my family and all my friends are addicted to…

Vendaikkai Puli Kuzhambu / Okra Curry

Vendaikkai (Lady’s finger / Okra / Bhindi) is one of my favorite vegetables. I use it frequently in my cooking. My kids love any dish prepared with vendaikkai. Vendaikkai puli kuzhambu is an all time favorite curry at home. I personally relish this dish with rava upma. My mother makes the best vendaikkai kuzhambu. She…