Crispy Rava Dosai from Leftover Idli & Dosa Batter

A delicious way to transform leftover idli or dosa batter into something everyone looks forward to — Amma's kitchen-wisdom recipe for golden, lace-like rava dosai.

7/20/2026

Idli Milagai Podi, a classic South Indian spice powder.

A homemade spice powder that is nutty, aromatic, mildly spicy, and incredibly versatile. Once you make this at home, store-bought podi will never taste the same!

7/18/2026

🍃 Welcome to From Amma's Kitchen

Food has always been the language of love in our family. Three generations connected by love, tradition, and the joy of sharing food.

7/18/2026

San Jose to San Francisco: A Fun and Work Trip Unique California Adventure

There are family trips or a business trip, and then there are trips where you accidentally discover why people fall in love with a place — South Indian comfort food, coastal drives, and networking in the Bay Area.

6/24/2026

Utah Calling: Scout Lookout, The Narrows, Great Salt Lake & College Friends Reunion for the Ages

Some trips are about places. This one was about people — college friends from GCT Coimbatore, thirty+ joining for a reunion in Salt Lake City — and the places were just spectacular.

4/28/2026

Embarking on a Journey of Healing: Our Ayurvedic Odyssey

Life had gotten complicated for my husband and me over the past few years, relying heavily on regular medicines. A curious walk into an Ayurvedic hospital in Coimbatore became a turning point.

9/7/2025

Turkey 2024 – Our Own Journey

Travel is usually about sights, sounds, and food. But this trip to Turkey (Nov 21–28, 2024) taught us it can also be about finding your own rhythm, doing things your way.

8/29/2025

A Spiritual Journey: Varanasi, Prayagraj, Ayodhya & Gaya – May 2025

A deeply spiritual journey covering Varanasi, Prayagraj, Ayodhya, and Gaya, each offering a unique blend of divinity, tradition, and life lessons — with a practical travelogue.

8/28/2025

Before the Wedding: A Mother-Daughter Iceland Adventure

When I was laid off from work, I suddenly had time. My daughter was about to get married, and before she stepped into her new chapter, we took a trip together to Iceland.

8/28/2025

Dublin, Ireland: A City of Stories

Based in Cherrywood just outside Dublin, exploring Trinity College, the Wicklow Mountains, the Aran Islands by horse-drawn carriage, and quiet evenings with family.

8/28/2025

UK in 4 Days – A Whirlwind Journey of Castles, Friends & City Life

When my husband had a work trip to the UK, I tagged along — a perfect mix of working remotely, exploring solo, meeting friends, and squeezing in weekend getaways across Edinburgh, Wales, and London.

8/28/2025

Slovenia: Green, Clean, and Cozy – From Ljubljana to the Lakes

Slovenia charms with green landscapes, cozy towns, and spotless orderliness — compact yet rich, perfect for a short but memorable 1.5-day visit from Ljubljana to Lake Bled and Bohinj.

8/27/2025

2 Days in Prague/Praha

Our Prague adventure began in Staré Město (Old Town), with castles, cathedrals, the Astronomical Clock, and riverside beer under glass-arched pubs at Náplavka.

8/25/2025

Exploring Budapest in 1.5 Days: A Travel Guide

After landing in Istanbul from the US, a quick connecting flight to Budapest and a cozy studio apartment near the Chain Bridge — castles, trams, a Danube cruise, and chimney cake.

8/23/2025

Our Travel Adventures…

We are curious, energetic travelers who believe in making the most of every journey — a mix of smart planning and spontaneous discovery, sharing 4-5 trips a year.

8/23/2025