Dravida's Bistro

Being a Tamilian married to a Malayali the south Indian genes runs through our family. Day in and out Tamilnadu and Kerala dishes are cooked in the kitchen. Whenever I visit restaurants in North India I immediately get to differentiate the cooking style of South Indian dishes which aren’t close to the version back home. So when I visited Dravida’s Bistro in Boat Club Road, Pune I was skeptical of the authenticity of the dishes. Dravida’s Bistro has a simple, no mess ambiance with a large black board listing…

Being a Tamilian married to a Malayali our house is an amalgamation of Tamilnadu and Kerala traditions. We celebrate the festivals of both these South Indian states with equal pomp and fervour. The traditions and culture get carried on to the dining table as well. Through the day we might have rotis and sabjis but end of the day my husband prefers having a simple south indian meal for dinner. Rice plays a major role in our meals and is considered as the staple diet. When I received the…

Ridge Gourd/ Turai Chutney OR Peerkangai thogayal           Ridge Gourd also known as Turai/ Dodka or Peerkangai in Tamilnadu belongs to the family of gourds. Its dark green in colour with white pulp and seeds in the inside. This vegetable is rich in dietary fiber and has low content of saturated fats, cholestrol. It has excellent cooling properties and is ideal for those who wish to lose weight.           One can stir fry it with a dash of crushed peanuts or else…