Kamakshi's Kitchen

07/15/2021

Okra/Bhindi/Vendakkai fry finished w home made Dosa Molagapodi, Roasted sesame seeds and Flax seeds.

Okra/Bhindi/Vendakkai fry finished w home made Dosa Molagapodi, Roasted sesame seeds and Flax seeds.

07/13/2021

Freshly made Lemon pickle/Elumichangai urugai, Cut green apple pickle, Green apple thokku. All goes great w thacchi mumum/Curd rice/Yogurt rice. 🍋🍏🌶Happy Tuesday!

07/12/2021

Sunday special- Spicy, tangy, Vengaya Vethakuzhambhu, Peerkangai/Ridge gourd kootu and Oven roasted spicy Potato fry. #sundaysamayal #sundayspecial

Sunday special- Spicy, tangy, Vengaya Vethakuzhambhu, Peerkangai/Ridge gourd kootu and Oven roasted spicy Potato fry. #sundaysamayal #sundayspecial

06/29/2021

Paltherattipal/Palkova/Milk Fudge! #palkova #paltherattipal

05/26/2021

Spicy, peppery, tangy, ‘Murunga Keerai Kuzhambhu’ can be had with Rice or Idli and Dosa.

05/26/2021

‘Manga Vethakuzhambhu’- Spicy, tangy, dish made w sundried green mango, tamarind, garlic, shallots, curry leaves, Sambhar powder, turmeric, black pepper, Asafoetida and garnished in Sesame oil w mustard seeds, curry leaves and red chilies.

‘Manga Vethakuzhambhu’- Spicy, tangy, dish made w sundried green mango, tamarind, garlic, shallots, curry leaves, Sambhar powder, turmeric, black pepper, Asafoetida and garnished in Sesame oil w mustard seeds, curry leaves and red chilies.

05/23/2021

Garnishing for ‘Manga Vethakuzhambhu’- Spicy, tangy, dish made w sundried green mango, tamarind, garlic, shallots, curry leaves, Sambhar powder, turmeric, black pepper, Asafoetida and garnished in Sesame oil w mustard seeds, curry leaves and red chilies.

04/20/2021

The tangy, spicy, savory goodness! The Quintessential part of every South Indian food lover’s craving- ‘Puliyodharai’ #puliyodharai #pulihora made from homemade Pulikachal!

04/14/2021

Wishing you all a very Happy Vishu and Tamizh New year’s day!🕉🌾💐🪴🌺🥭Made a simple lunch w #avial #podiarisipayasam #vegan #idlirava #mambhazham #pacchadi #vishu #hindufestival #chithiraivarushapirappu #tamilnewyear #plavavarushavazhthukkal #cookingwhilerenovating #campstovecooking

03/12/2021

Special Neyvedhyam: Paruppu Kanji made w roasted and cooked moong dal, cumin, cardamom, Jaggery and garnished w Coconut in ghee! Wishing you all a very Happy Maha Shivratri! May the God grant all your wishes and bless you, with everlasting happiness! Om Namah Shivaya!🕉🙏🏽💐🌸🌼🌺May the blessings of Lord Shiva remain with you throughout your life.#mahashivratri2021 #omnamahshivaya #harharmahadev #shivaratri #neyvedhyam #hindufestival

03/11/2021

Om Namah Shivaya!💐🕉🌸🌼🌺🙏🏽

Om Namah Shivaya!💐🕉🌸🌼🌺🙏🏽

03/09/2021

Celebrate Women’s day w ‘Asoka Halwa/Moong dal halwa! Happy Women’s day to everyone!💐💃🏻

03/01/2021

Saturday brunch: Served Mini idlis w Sambhar, Arisi Upma Kozhakattai, Peanut chutney and Dessert: Ney payasam & Mysore Pak and afternoon Ginger Chai! 🍛🌶🫑🧅🥜☕️🥛

02/27/2021

Masi Pournami special, ‘Attukal Pongala’, ‘Ney Payasam’-Sweet rice made w Jaggery and garnished in ghee w chopped coconut. Offering made to the ‘Almighty Goddess’ on the auspicious full moon on ‘Magham’ star to grant us all ‘Health, Wealth, Prosperity, Happiness and Success!’ #masimagam #masipournami #attukalpongala #hindufestival #kumbham #keralafestival #keralafood #trivandrumfood #goddessbhagavathy

02/24/2021

Simple, Spicy, tangy, Vegan Onion Tomato chutney to go w gluten-free, Vegan Crispy ‘Kali Kanji Dosai’ made w Idli rice/Parboiled rice and Coconut, served along w Madras Filter coffee made w Goat’s milk!🧄🌶🌿🧅🍅🌿🥥🍚🐐🥛

02/20/2021

Making Vethakuzhambhu!

02/01/2021

Well, here you go, #tortillahack ‘Hearty, Vegetarian burrito’!

01/10/2021

Kavatthu/Purple yam Avarakkai/Hyacinth beans kootu/Coconut Kerala style curry served w Methi/Fenugreek Theplas!

01/09/2021

Mullangi Vengaya (Radish, pearl onions) podi potta Sambhar served w Vazhathandu (Banana stew) poduthuval and Vadicha chadham (Ponni puzhugal arisi)Steamed rice.

01/01/2021

Wishing you all a very happy, healthy and a prosperous New Year!🎆🎉🌾🎊💐

12/10/2020

Padavalangai mezhukkuperatti- Snake gourd stir-fry served with Parikkai porichozhambhu/Bitter melon coconut lentil curry, lemon Rasam, Rice, Curd & Nelikkai/Gooseberry spicy pickle.

12/09/2020

Kerala special ‘Idi Chakka thoran’. A vegan dish made w tender jackfruit, sautéed in coconut oil w spices and garnished w Coconut and green chili.

12/07/2020

Pressure cooker Pal payasam served w Jeera pepper Rasam, Molagushyam, rice, ghee, curd, chips and Manga thokku pickle.

12/07/2020

Pressure cooker Pal payasam

12/06/2020

Sunday Special- Vegetable Dum Biryani garnished w Fried bread and Cashews served w Onion raita! #biriyani #dumbiryani #vegetablebiryani #vegetarian #cookbookauthor #mytriedandtruevegetarianrecipes #kindlebooks #womenchefs

12/03/2020

Making ‘Manga thokku w ginger’, it’s a super spicy South Indian pickle made w green mango & ginger!

11/29/2020

Gobi Paratha/Cauliflower whole wheat flat bread served w Dum Aloo! 🍅🧄🧅🥔🧈

11/28/2020

Dum Aloo- Baby potatoes in creamy, tangy, rich sauce. 🍅🥔🧅🧄🌶🧈

11/27/2020

Sautéing ingredients for making creamy, tangy, rich sauce for Dum Aloo!

11/26/2020

Wishing you all a very happy Thanksgiving!🍁🍋🍊🍎🍒🍠🥔🧅🧄🌶🌽🥕🥦🥒🥬🥑🥙🍲🥧Let us always cherish, love and nurture our relationships, respect everybody around us, be polite and kind to one another, pray for everybody’s wellbeing, be thankful to nature and it’s bounty, count our blessings, be grateful and work towards being content and happy in life! Take care & Be safe!

11/23/2020

The perfect sound of sizzle you hear of the roasted coconut along w spices garnish for any kind of ‘Pitla’

11/23/2020

Aloo Capsicum/Potatoes cooked w tomatoes and bell peppers and freshly ground spices!

11/21/2020

Vendakka morekuzhambhu- Buttermilk coconut curry w winter melon and garnished w Fried crispy Okra served w Beans Paruppusili, Tadka dal, home made ghee, Rasam & steamed rice.

10/23/2020

7th day of Navarathri special neyvedhyam: Badam/Almond sundal and Aval/Poha pal kesari. #navaratri2020 #navarathri

10/23/2020

Navarathri special: Super nutritious Badam/Almond Sundal!