A FOOD AND LIFESTYLE BLOG
A few cars were parked outside as I stepped into the Fresh Market this morning, I love it when it is calm and peaceful inside the store.The fruits and vegetables were stocked up to the brim, untouched & fresh.I like to do my grocery early on Sunday morning when it […]
It’s Navaratri time, if you have grown up in South India and settled elsewhere now, nostalgia strikes you big at this time of the year, all the “Pattu Mami’s” (South Indian Brahmin ladies are affectionately called so) come floating in your dreams with their amazing silks,Bommai Golu’s/Doll festival’s, yummy dishes […]
Stuffed Okra Boats Remember those rainy days of childhood , when it poured & poured , yet you never fretted a single second, coz’ you had plans up your sleeve…yes, Paper Boats!!!! Don’t we all love them, doesn’t it bring a smile to think about the number of times you […]
OKRA/BHENDI KADHI (SPICED OKRA BUTTERMILK CURRY) Its been really hot these past few days and what better way then to cool off with a “Gujju Ben” influenced Kadhi.As a kid I have tasted its close cousin the “Mor Kuzhambu” in the southern part of India,while they look similar, they vary […]
Okra/Bhendi MasalaThis delicious preparation with okra/bhendi can be used as a sidedish with rice, or can be eaten with Chappatis. Here are my published recipes that use Okra/Ladies Finger : https://stirringmyspicysoul.com/okra-bhindi-masala/ https://stirringmyspicysoul.com/vendakaiokra-puli-kuzhambu/ https://stirringmyspicysoul.com/stuffed-okra-boats/ https://stirringmyspicysoul.com/okrabhendi-kadhi-spiced-okra-buttermilk-curry/