A Day of Rice.
One at a time.
Yoghurt rice/Thayir Satham.
Blended ginger, coriander leaves, curry leaves, green chillies, hing, yoghurt.
Cooled hot rice by adding cold milk. Mashed rice with fingers.
Added blended yoghurt mixture.
Tempered with mustard seeds, cummin seeds, white and broken chick pea lentils, curry leaves, dried red chillies, fresh green chillies, hing/asaefotida.
Cool, in more ways than one.
Vegetarian, onion garlic free.
A Day of Rice.
One at a time.
Lemon rice.
Squeezed juicy baby and large lemons over freshly cooked steaming rice, tempered with
Chopped ginger, turmeric powder, mustard seeds, cummin seeds, white and broken chick pea lentils, curry leaves, dried red chillies, fresh grern chillies, hing/asaefotida, broken cashew pieces and peanuts.
Garnished with coriander leaves.
A Day of Rice.
One at a time.
Tomato rice.
Added hot rice to a chutney of tomatoes, chilli powder, coriander leaves, methi leaves, chopped ginger, turmeric powder, mustard seeds, cummin seeds, white and broken chick pea lentils, curry leaves, dried red chillies, fresh green chillies, hing/asaefotida, broken cashew pieces.
Garnished with coriander leaves.
Light, sumptuous, wholesome, vegetarian, onion garlic free.
Another lunch.
Brussel sprouts thoren. The grated coconut helps with the slight bitter after taste. Onion garlic free.
Masoor dhall tempered lightly, and with a lavish tablespoon of coconut cream, sprinkling of crushed black pepper and cummin powder.
White button mushrooms and potato hot curry.
Reheated husband’s cassava curry, beautifully flavoured and with the lingering sweet aroma of daun pandan/rampa/screwpine leaves.
With red rice for me, basmati for the family.
And sago crisps.
Curries with chappatis for dinner.
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Some days ago.
A light healthy dinner.
Mediterranean cuisine.
Maybe with just a little bit of Indian.
Vegetables marinated with chilli powder, turmeric powder, salt. Drizzled on with olive oil. Roasted to crisp deliciousness.
Couscos, roasted veges, tossed with a dressing of olive oil, garlic, black pepper, chilli flakes, lemon juice.
Garnished with fresh lettuce and cherry tomatoes.
There you have it – couscous with roasted vegetables.
A Combo Lunch of Fresh and Leftovers.
Fresh brussel sprouts.
Quartered, Steamed, Sauteed with finely chopped ginger, garlic, chilli flakes and an abundance of freshly grated coconut to alleviate the mild bitterness.
Steaming hot lentil, tomato rasam/light soup.
Heated kuzhambu, potato curry leftovers in fridge. No photos of leftovers as they have had too much of social media exposure. 😎
A Weekday over simplified Spaghetti Sauce dinner.
Extra mushroom tomato pasta sauce with grated parmesan cheese,
Poured over
Spaghetti cooked al dente, tossed in olive oil, topped with parmesan and chilli flakes for some,
sprinkled lavishly with crushed black pepper, chilli flakes, tossed with basil pesto and olive oil for others.
Not photographed here too as the chef had let it slide, in her rush to watch Masterchef Back To Win.
The only photos are of the undressed sphagetti, sunshiny grated parmesan and fiery pasta sauce.
A Weekday dinner.
Chappattis.
Not photographed here as they missed the brief. Shapeless and not thin..
With sides of
Paneer and green peas chilli curry. The green peas were treated to some tlc before being added to the curry. Steamed with a little sugar and salted butter.
Smoked brinjals, potatoes and charred leeks tangy mashed curry.
Staple vegan creamy lentils with spinach leaves.
Sunday’s simple dinner.
Vegan rice vermicelli. Mee hoon.
Leeks, carrots, spring onions, garlic chives, tofu, spinach leaves,
Tossed in a base of chilli bean paste and chilli powder,
And light soy sauce.
Served with a dip of dark soy sauce, spring onions and chilli flakes.
Mexican Dinner on a Saturday.
Courtesy Daughter#2.
Warm large tortillas.
Portobello mushrooms, onions, capsicums fried in taco spices,
Chopped lettuce,
Grated cheese,
Tomato and jalapeno salsa,
Crushed crunchy taco shells,
Placed in the centre.
Wrapped by folding in one side, then wrapping edges up one section at a time, until all sides fold inwards.
Grilled in a sandwich press.
Served cut into halves,
with a side of hot bandito wedges (store bought)
and
Chipotle sauce.
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Bavani’s Happy Place 