Anubala's Kitchen

Red Velvet Kuzhi Appam

Red Velvet Kuzhi Appam

My family is fond of beetroot. I have made many varieties of recipes with beetroot. It impart such a beautiful colour to the dishes. Also beetroot has lot of health benefits. It is very rich in calcium, iron and vitamins A and C. Beetroots are an excellent source of folic acid and a very goodRead more about Red Velvet Kuzhi Appam[…]

Aval Chakkara Pongal

Aval Chakkara Pongal

Rice flakes is known as Aval in tamil and Poha in hindi. Chakkara Pongal is a traditional sweet of Tamil Nadu, made during festival days. It’s made of rice, little moong dal and jaggery. Aval Chakkara Pongal is a simple variation of this tradition recipe. It takes much lesser time and very easy to make.Read more about Aval Chakkara Pongal[…]

Kathrikai Rasavangi

Kathrikai Rasavangi

Brinjal is known as Kathrikai in Tamil and baingan in Hindi. Kathrikai Rasavangi is a spicy, tamarind based delicious gravy which is served with steamed rice. Long time back,my maternal uncle, who had come home for a visit asked me,’do you know to make Kathrikai Rasavangi?’ Though I have heard about it, never had triedRead more about Kathrikai Rasavangi[…]

Kanchipuram Idli

Kanchipuram Idli

As a kid what really fascinated me was the shape of Kanchipuram idli. Unlike the regular idlies, it was cup shaped. But I had never wanted to taste them. After I started cooking regularly and started trying new recipes, I tried Mallika Bhadrinath’s recipe. The moment I tasted it, I fell in love with itsRead more about Kanchipuram Idli[…]

Pasi Paruppu Payasam

Pasi Paruppu Payasam

Mahashivratri is one of the greatest and the most celebrated Hindu festivals when Lord Shiva is glorified, worshipped and honored with sanctifying rituals throughout the night. The word Shiva means all-auspicious. Maha means great, and Ratri means night. Maha Shivaratri means The Great Night of Shiva. For Lord Shiva devotees Maha Shivaratri 2015 is theRead more about Pasi Paruppu Payasam[…]

Quick Tomato Rasam

Quick Tomato Rasam

Rasam is a comfort food for me. There are many varieties of rasam. Generally, rasam is simple to make. And this tomato rasam is the simplest one. It’s very light, healthy, therapeutic and yummy too:) It’s my son’s favourite. Hope you all will enjoy too:) Ingredients Tomatoes- 6 medium size Green chillies- 2 Ginger- 2Read more about Quick Tomato Rasam[…]

Yogurt and Spinach Sambar

Yogurt and Spinach Sambar

Sambar is a very important recipe of South Indian cuisine. It’s a tamarind based gravy with generous amount of pulses( mostly tuvar dal/ pigeon peas) and vegetables, thus making it rich in protein, vitamins and minerals. When served with idli or dosa or steamed rice, it helps in bringing a balance in the menu. ThereRead more about Yogurt and Spinach Sambar[…]

Capsicum and Carrot in Coconut and Peanut  gravy

Capsicum and Carrot in Coconut and Peanut gravy

Inspiration for creating this recipe is from one of my very best childhood friend Jeyanthi. We are friends from the age of 10. We went to college together. Share many secrets and treasured childhood memories with her. She lives in Bangalore now. Dedicating this recipe to my dear Jayanth ( that’s how I call her)Read more about Capsicum and Carrot in Coconut and Peanut gravy[…]

Podi Idli

Podi Idli

Idli with milagai podi( gun powder or Idli Podi ) is a very traditional and classic combination. The crunchy and spicy milagai podi compliments the soft and bland idli. Milagai Podi is rich in protein as it is basically made of chana dal( kadalai paruppu) and urad dal( ullundhu). Carbohydrates from the idli and proteinRead more about Podi Idli[…]

Idli Podi

Idli Podi

Idli podi is a coarse powder made of dried red chillies, urad dal( ullundhu) chana dal( kadalai paruppu) and sesame seeds. Some add jaggery too. Tamilians traditionally use idli podi mixed with sesame oil as a dipping for Idli , dosas and other South Indian dishes. Every family has their own recipe for Idli podi.Read more about Idli Podi[…]