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Mamidikaya Pulihara/Mango rice |TummyKhush
What it is!! Summer means mangoes. Mangoes means yumminess. I am not really a fan of the fruit. But give me a raw mango anytime and I can weave magic around it. My most favourite is the mango pulihara. It is a mildly spiced mango rice preperation. You can have… Read More ⇢
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Bread Pudding/Bread Sweet | TummyKhush
Back Story This was my first attempt at making a milk based dessert and it came out good. I normally prefer having desserts at sweet shops and restaurants since it is a time-consuming process and I am low on patience. But the reducing quality and increasing costs finally pushed me… Read More ⇢
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Aloo Chole (Chickpeas and potatoes cooked in Indian spices)
So I had a cup of pre-soaked black chole in the fridge and I needed to feed two hungry stomachs (me and the husband), and I knew that the chole would not be enough, and I needed a filler. So what was the logical choice?? Potato obviously. This was a… Read More ⇢
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Chukkakura Pappu/Khatta Palak Dal | TummyKhush
Chukkakura, also known as red sorrel or Khatta palak in hindi is a very unique, sour-tasting green leafy vegetable. You could say it is slightly similar to gongura in flavour. The sourness of this green tastes good with a combinations of lentils (chukkakura pappu) or as a stew(pulusu). It can… Read More ⇢
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Everyday Microwave tips
Microwaves have become an integral part of every kitchen. Depending on how much you have spent on your microwave, it is useful for a range of functions right from reheating to roasting to baking. I turn on the microwave almost everyday for some reason or the other and often wonder… Read More ⇢
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Masala Kichidi | TummyKhush
Rains call for some special food that is warm and comforting and spicy at the same time. Nothing beats having a bowl full of something warm and cozy while hearing the rains pattering away on the window. The universal favourite foods in rains include a bowl of soup, a hot… Read More ⇢
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Capsicum Curry with Chutney Powder | TummyKhush
All of us tend to have chutney powders in the home pantry, be it made by mom who stocks it up every time she comes visiting (in my case mom-in-law), or store bought. In any case these powders can make an excellent base for some curries. You could use either… Read More ⇢
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Bagara Baingan / Vankaya Masala / Brinjal (eggplant) cooked in Spicy Gravy | TummyKhush
The best things in life happen in the least unplanned manner. That is how this recipe was born. The very fact that this blogpost doesn’t have many pictures proves the point. The husband bought very cute,tiny,round brinjals from the farmer’s market and wanted me to make bagara baingan. (It is… Read More ⇢
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Kakarakaya Ullikaram/ Stuffed Karela(Bittergourd) | TummyKhush
Bittergourd.. you either love it or you hate it. There can’t be an in between. I fall in the former category. I love bittergourd. I also love any vegetable that is stuffed with onion paste and cooked. So, then, this is one of my favourite curries. The sweetness of the… Read More ⇢
Meet the Cook, Aparna
Aparna is a dedicated mother, passionate foodie, and creative content creator, driven by her love for cooking and storytelling. With a knack for blending flavors and words, she crafts mouthwatering recipes that inspire and delight her audience. Her love for cooking shines through in her easy-to-follow recipes, designed to bring joy to busy families and food lovers alike. Aparna specializes in creating quick and flavorful dishes with the perfect balance of taste and convenience. Through her content, she inspires her audience to enjoy cooking and share meals that will leave everyone impressed.









