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…

              Have you ever been to a typical South Indian marriage or for that matter a Tamil wedding in the interiors? It need not be a wedding to witness the gymnastic frenzy of the rice ball. Confused aren’t you?               Well here I refer to a typical Tamilian sitting cross legged in front of a plate or banana leaf with a heap of rice. The curry (sambar/ kuzambhu) or rasam is poured over it and it very much might flow off the leaf but then experience teaches you…