Dear Friends We are passing through a very strange phase in our lives. A miniscule virus called COVID 19 has sent our lives spinning. It has made us realise the need to stay safe and healthy. There have been many disasters that we have faced so...
Third in my Resplendent Rasam series, this Kollu Rasam is an unique rasam from Tamil Nadu. It has both therapeutic and nutritive values. Kollu / Mudira / Kulith / Ulavalu / Hurule as Horse Gram is called in many Indian languages. Firstly, Horse gram has medicinal values....
The second one in my Resplendent Rasam series is this special Poricha Rasam. We make this on special days like Dwadashi (a day after Ekadashi). In India, fasting is a traditional way of cleansing the system. Many people fast on Ekadashi. However, it is advisable...
Kodo Millet Kanchipuram Idli replaces rice with Kodo Millet in traditional Kanchipuram idli which is a popular version of idli in Tamil Homes. The traditional recipe uses rice and urad dal. This is a very nutritious breakfast and dinner item. It used to be a favourite...
A popular spice mix using few spices, Chaat masala certainly is a favourite in Indian cuisine. A Homemade Chaat masala has its own worth. Chaat masala is a combination of everyday spices like cumin seeds, black pepper and other spices available ready in your spice box....
February 10th is celebrated as World Pulses Day. I am an avid fan of whole pulses / lentils. When I took a review of my posts so far, I realised I have as of today posted 22 recipes using whole pulses & legumes. I decided to compile all those recipes and make an eBook that you can download from my site.
Healthy Eating 
Rama Ganapathy