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Vegetable Briyani
There is nothing like the aroma of a briyani or like eating good plate of fragrant biryani! Who says only the non-vegetarians are privileged to enjoy briyani??
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Cornflour Halwa
Deepavali is nearing and many of you would be wondering what kind of sweetmeats to make or buy. For centuries, Indian sweetmeats have been part of all Indian festivals and also as offerings during prayers.
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In search of Heat – Curry Edition
It was my first-time experience of eating Fijian Goat Curry with Steamed Taro. Do you know that taro has been a staple of the Fijian diet for centuries, and that it is so important that Taro Day is celebrated on first full moon in May?
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About Dining with Devagi
“Vegetarian food allows the flexibility and space for me to be sustainable” she says. She has also made changes to her menu to ensure the path towards sustainability and zero waste for example, if she is using watermelon in her menu, she ensures that she makes a chutney out of the rind or uses the potato or plantain peels for making appetizers.
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Go Healthy with Indian Breakfast
The World Health Organisation (WHO) recommends the Idli as one of the healthiest breakfasts. Idlis are pack with carbohydrates, proteins, enzymes, fats, amino acids, and fiber, and does not contain saturated fat and cholesterol.
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Raspberry Muffins
I love using fresh fruits in my baking. I choose the fruits for the gorgeous colours first and then I will consider their fruity flavours. Therefore fruits like raspberries, blueberries, mangoes, pink dragon fruit are my all time favourites to incorporate in my baking sessions.
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Pumpkin Payasam
Any Hindu celebration calls for a sweet start. Here I am sharing a recipe for Pumpkin Payasam. Pumpkin is an auspicious vegetable for Hindus because of the “saffron” colour. Personally, I love this sweet, fragrant and nutritious payasam and it is nice served hot or cold or with a dollop of vanilla ice cream!
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Appam and Puttu Mayam
Looking for Indian breakfast inspiration? Or do you want to learn a skill that is fast disappearing? Learn how to make one of the most popular Indian breakfast items that can be eaten all day long. Chef Devagi shares two wonderful, traditional curries that can be served both with Appam and Puttu Mayam.
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Why Omum Water?
I use lots of omum in pakoras, fish dishes, rasam and even sambar. It is a wonderful spice. When we were kids, Amma used to boil omum water for us at least once a week and I enjoyed the drink, especially when drunk hot.
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Benefits of Consuming Lemon Juice
The health benefits of lemon have been known for centuries. Because of its rich Vitamin C content, lemon is considered as a very valuable and helpful natural food item.
