Flavours from South Indian Kitchen from Cooking 4 all Seasons - eBook!
After many months of toil, I finally have some version of the book I envisioned! Yes, the actual book will follow this. But this is a sample of what I have in mind for cookbook that is in progress.I always knew I wanted to publish a book. Only many years later I decided it was a cookbook. Then I ventured into blogging with a want to publish one. Finally we decided to start on the project, it was Oct 2007. Then the work got slow, though I had most of the recipes written and pictured. Few suggested eBook, I dropped the idea because I always loved to feel the book I was reading. But somehow few weeks back, I was again pushed into that thought and we decided for now

Kesar di Kheer or Saffron Rice Pudding ~ Indian Sweet!
We had a new addition to our family recently. She is a 15 year old orphan, called Pari. Every year, a tiny bit of whatever we can, we do for orphanages. This year Hubby dear suggested we take in somebody, so that we can take care of their education and maybe give a home in the process.Pari was enrolled in the orphanage that my Aunt runs. Knowing that we do require a help around the home, my aunty suggested we take her. With mixed feelings, I agreed. In the last three years, with infants at home there was never enough helping hands. So people in varying age groups had lived with us for a short periods. They all left because they couldn't help much in the end. Cooking was the

Kalkandu Sadam ~ Indian Sweet!
Remember this Kalkandu Sadam? Well I made it during the Navratri pooja on the final day of the nine days of celebration. I was planning so much for the Vijaya Dasami feast, in the end we had other plans. In the hurry to leave for the trip, I couldn't find time to post then. I suddenly remembered that it was still lying in the draft.I even carried it with us for the trip to be eaten later. When I tasted it after nearly 6 hours, even then the taste was uniquely different and very delicious. Well delicious it ought to be, for it was made with

Mutton Roast ~ Andhra Special Weekend Cooking!
I took half of a boiled corn cob to office to eat for breakfast. These days its back to my self diet, so no idli or dosa or any of the convectional breakfast dishes. Though Corn may not fall under the items I am supposed to eat, who care when you heart a corn cob? I love love a corn and long many a times to bite into one. Since it's the season now, I feel frustrated that I couldn't get my share of corn to eat. This is one of those reasons why you miss your Mom's place right! The luxury of all things readily available before the thought could get processed in your mind. I am amazed at how well Amma would always have all my dishes ready at their seasonal pace.

Homemade Kova ~ Indian Basics Step by Step Recipe!
The sky was gloomy, with impending rains on the sight. After few minutes it started pouring. It didn't look like it was 7 in the morning. I had plans to make kova, was wondering if I would be able to or not, while I was stirring a hot cup of coffee! First I thought I would get the regular cooking on way. Once it was all done, and kids sent to playschool, I thought I would start with the preparation.Before we can proceed, decide whether you really want to make Kova or Mawa at home! Because that requires patience and lot of LPG gas! That was the statement Athamma gave at the end of the process. We were not intimidated by the time, but at the amount of cooking gas that was use