The result of a quarantine realisation that all it takes is a simple South Indian spice box, a few pulses and garnishes that are staple and almost always available, to make an incredible four course South Indian feast - the elai saapadu (the banana leaf meal), without any compromises in richness of texture, colour, flavour and the variety in them all.

Here’s to making ‘basic’ great, with love, magic and simplicity. :)