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October 6, 2019

Kobbari Annam (Coconut Rice)

This is one of VJ’s favorite things to eat and I don’t know how I started making it, but I always follow the same recipe. Whenever we eat this outside it has a different taste than to what I make it at home. VJ always prefers the one I make at home, because it has …

August 11, 2019

Peanut Walnut Chutney

At least once a week there’s idli and dosa at home. Both VJ and Arlo enjoy idli’s and dosa’s a lot. So I try to make them a lot. Arlo doesn’t mind chutneys but I love to make some chutney or the other and sometimes sambar. We all love palli (peanut) chutney and I usually …

August 9, 2019

To All the Breastfeeding Mother’s

In honor of breastfeeding week, I decided to write a little something for all the momma’s who breastfed or are currently feeding. Just remember, you are doing great. Hey there mommaYou are doing greatYou are amazingYou are one of a kind. You are strong. Hey there mommamorning sickness was nothingmigraines were nothinguterus pain was nothingYou are …

August 2, 2019

Cabbage Pesarapappu Koora

Everyone gets surprised to hear that from all the vegetables in the world, my favorite is cabbage. I don’t know if I have always liked it or not, but it’s one of the sweetest tasty vegetables for me. Be it in a spring roll, or as a side for rice or even in a stir …

August 1, 2019

Diary of an Accidental Extrovert

I am an introvert at heart, always have been. I know it’s not something that can be changed or a switch being flipped to turn yourself from one personality to another. I was very reserved as a child. People used to think that I am a proud person. Like most parents, mine pushed me to …

July 26, 2019

Butter Paneer Masala

Paneer and I have a weird relation. Paneer is a very important part of my diet, yet I hate with all my heart, probably because it was my main source of protein almost throughout my pregnancy. Paneer is one of VJ’s favorite protein and also it’s so important for our diet, so I try to …

July 16, 2019

Thothakoora Koora

In the entire world of vegetables, the worst of them is broccoli and thothakoora which is Amaranth leaves. They are tasteless and so bland. My mom has been trying to feed it to me for years now and I still scowl at her whenever she makes it. Even a few months ago when I was …

June 13, 2019

Mamidikaya Pappu (Mango Dal)

I want to write this entire post in Telugu, which is my mother tongue but I think I’ll have a hard time typing the entire post. I used to wait eagerly for the summer because of Mangoes. I love mangoes. I love the raw ones, I love the fruit and I love them in any …

June 4, 2019

Buttermilk Chilies

To be frank, me and mom were so hurried with this recipe that I want to update this with better pictures in the future. But for now the pictures I have now will have to do. Buttermilk Chilies or Oorudu Mirapakayalu are a famous side with pappus (dals) in Andhra. For as long as I …

May 28, 2019

Sweet Peppers Fry

Sweet Peppers – so many colors never knew what to make with them! After my trip back from India, I wanted to explore and go out of my comfort zone while cooking. I wanted to mix up cuisines and Indianize a few of the recipes. But as I’m back my mind has only been on …