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ALOO METHI
Aloo / Potatoes are universal favorites. Every cuisine has a different and delicious way to make potatoes. Of all the vegetables, Potato is used widely in all regions of Indian cuisine. Each of these ...
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Aloo Gobi Matar
Aloo Gobi Matar (आलू गोबी मट्टर ), is an easy fix side dish, made with potatoes, cauliflower and green peas and is suitable for rotis/phulkas or rice. My family loves any version of boiled potatoes ...
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Alleppy Vegetable Curry
The richness of any regional cuisine is mainly focussed on what abundantly is available in the place or what is suitable for its climatic conditions. This vegetable curry is from "God's Own Country", ...
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Andhra Puliogare
Puliogare is one variety rice that pops up in mind when ever I think of it. Being a south- Indian with various options for one pot meal, Puliogare stands first when we are planning travel or a potluc...
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Andhra Spinach Pappu ( 2 IN 1 SERIES)
Spinach is a super food rich in Iron. The rich green color it renders to any dish is always eye pleasing in addition to the loads of nutrients it has. Spinach can be used in many ways in smoothies, pa...
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APPALA KOOTU || APPALAM KOOTU
Every South-Indian meal has a kulambu, rasam and curd. These are paired up with portal , varuval or Kootu. Though it is not possible to make all these varieties on a single day, there is at least one ...
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ARACHUVITTA PULI KULAMBU
Every Tamil Nadu meal consists of a many varieties of kulambu, Poriyal, Kootu and pachadi. Of all this, kulambu variety is prepared every day in different households. Kulambu is prepared with tamarind...
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Arisi Paruppu Payasam || Onam Recipes
Every festival is accompanied by a sweet dessert. In the same way, every Onam sadhya meal has at least two payasam in it. Usually, one of the payasam is made from rice, dal, or a combination of it wi...
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Arisi Thengai Payasam
The Tamil month of Aadi sets the beginning of various festivals in Tamil Nadu. It is customary in our house to celebrate every Aadi velli ( Aadi Friday) very religiously. The smell of agarbathi with f...
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Arisi Upma || Pressure Cooker Method
Idli and Dosa are staples in south-Indian homes. However, there are some traditional tiffin recipes that are tasty and often appear in the dinner scene in our household. One such recipe is Arisi Upma....
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Ashgourd Puli kootu
Poosanikkai / White pumpkin / Ashgourd is a vegetable rich in water content. It is usually tasteless and very commonly used in sambar, mor kulambu , kootu. Ash gourd kootu is also made, but ...
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Aval Kara Pongal
Ven Pongal is everyone's favorite at home. But it also counts for the calories that come with it. Back in childhood, I remember Amma making Pongal for our Saturday breakfast and we have it with Sambar...
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AVAL KOZHUKATTAI || STEAMED FLATTENED RICE DUMPLINGS
Steamed foods are always a hit in our household. It is less in fat, softer, yet tasty and can be gulped without any guilt 😃. Kozhukattai is one of our favorite steamed foods. We have them as a snack a...
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BARNYARD MILLET/ KUTHIRAIVALI PONGAL
Barnyard Millet / Kuthirai vali arrisi is one of the positive millet that is a boon to human. Positive millets are those millets that help in curing any health issues or disorders. Hence their consump...
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BarnyardMillet Kozhukattai
Kozhukattai is a famous South-Indian food that can be had as a snack or a fulfilling dinner recipe. Kozhukattais are very versatile and can be made with any grain from rice, wheat, ragi, or any millet...
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Beetroot Kalyana Pachadi
Beetroot Sweet Pachadi is a must-have dish at the wedding menus. If you are a 90's kid, you will know of this sweet pachadi that is served in lunch or reception menu at the weddings. Early last month,...
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BENGALI BHAJAMUGER DAL
Dal is an integral part of any Indian meal. Whether you come from North, South, West, or Eastern part of Indian, every cuisine has dal included in some form. Bengali cuisine usually consists of rice a...
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Biscuit Payasam
Payasam and kheers are a part of many Indian festivals. Even if it is a special occasion like a Friday pooja, payasams are offered as prasadam/ offering to the deity. When there is a packet of biscuit...
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Bittergourd Chips
Vegetables are the heart and soul for every human being, especially the vegetarians. Every vegetable has its own goodness. I agree with this fact and try to incorporate most of the vegetables to our d...
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BLACK URAD DAL RICE || ULUNDHAM PARUPPU SADHAM
Urad dal is a very healthy ingredient, rich in calcium and Iron. The health benefits from Urad dal are so much. Urad Dal helps regulate the diabetes, good for cardiac health, good for bones. This Urad...
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Brinjal Sambhar| Kathirikkai Sambhar
Sambar (சாம்பார்),- flavour of every south Indian home. This south Indian delicacy is a must-do on auspicious days. The flavour that it renders makes a divinity feel on every south Indian home. There ...
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Brinji Rice
Hello all!! Been a while that I was away from blogging. Life has been good to us and blessed us with a little baby girl and she is already ONE!!! Blogging took a backseat and the priority went to runn...
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Caramel Payasam
Payasam is an integral part of any occasion and celebration. Every sumptuous meal always has a sweet ending with payasam. Semiya/ Vermicelli payasam is a very easy one to prepare at home. This payasam...
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Carrot-Apple- Ginger Soup
There are days when the tummy demands some light and easy dinner. On those days, soups and salads are big saviors. Also, they are highly nutritious as there is less cooking and hence there is minimal ...
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Carrot Halwa
Wishing all my readers a very Happy and prosperous New year 2017. The last year had been a wonderful journey for me with respect to my blog. Though my blog had been started a few years back, I became ...
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CHANNA SUNDAL || GARBANZO BEAN SUNDAL
Channa | Garbanzo bean| Chickpea |வெள்ளை கொண்டக்கடலை is a protein-rich dry bean that is highly recommended. Though the Punjabi chole masala is my favorite, I mean to make this sundal every year during...
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Chettinadu Keerai Masiyal
Green Leafy Vegetables are rich in vitamins and minerals. Chettinadu Keerai Masiyal is a very tasty and healthy recipe that can be eaten with rice or served as an accompaniment. They are creamy in tex...
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Chettinad Kola Urundai Kulambu
For a south Indian, everyday lunch comprises rice, poriyal, and importantly kulambu/ gravy/ pulusu or Rasam. This is an important part of the lunch and made with tamarind base or buttermilk base with ...
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Channa Dal Sundal
Channa Dal Sundal ( கடலை பருப்பு சுண்டல்) is one of the easily made sundal variety for upcoming Navratri season. Remember those days when amma does this sundal for Saraswathi pooja every year. Also, m...
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Classic Hot Chocolate Drink
Winter days are usually very short with day light. It tends to great dark very soon. We always love to sip on hot beverages and soup during winter. One such hot beverage that is favorite for all of us...
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CORIANDER PILAF/ CORIANDER RICE
Coriander / cilantro is a part of every household. They are one herbs that have a strong flavor when used in any dish. While they are commonly used to garnish any dish or make green chutney / thogayal...
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CREAMY RESTAURANT STYLE DAL MAKHANI
Dal Makhani is a very healthy and creamy Punjabi curry. The main ingredients for this are black Urad Dal, Rajma, butter and cream. As the name goes, this dal is tempered with butter and finished off w...
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CURRY LEAVES / KARUVEPPILLAI AMMINI KOZHUKATTAI
Kozhukattai is a quick snack or a fulfilling dinner for us. While we make other sweet variety of kozhukttais for chaturthi, we always make savory kozhukattais for dinner or a quick evening snack. Of t...
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CUSTARD POWDER HALWA in 15 mins
Custard Powder is a mixture of milk proteins and cornflour along with a little amount of sugar in it. The custard flour is available in stores in different flavors like banana, strawberry, oranges, an...
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Dhariwala (Potato- Green Peas curry)
Making side dishes for phulka / rotis/ rice is a challenge for me. I was cleaning up the pantry and found lots of potatoes hiding up there waiting for my attention. Though the routine aloo mutter is w...
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Gajar Pulav || Carrot Pulav
Gajar Pulav or Carrot Pulav is a very simple, healthy, and flavorful one-pot rice recipe that can pair up very well with any rich or spicy curries. The kids in our household are a great fan of carrots...
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Fresh Homemade Masala Paneer
Paneer is a favorite ingredient for many from kids to adults. We can make any number of dishes with Paneer from paratha to curries, sandwiches and incorporate them into rice. It is so versatile, that ...
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GASAGASE PAYASA ( POPPY SEEDS KHEER)
Karnataka Cuisine is different in manyways. Though Rice, Ragi and steamed vegetables are the main ingredients of Karnataka Cuisine, they keep varying as we travel through different parts of Karnataka....
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GOAN POTATO -MUSHROOM VINDALOO
Vindaloo is a very famous Indian dish inspired from the Portuguese dish vinha d'alhos. It is made with freshly grounded spices along with vinegar. Due to the Portuguese colonies in Goa state of India,...
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Green moong Dal Curry
Green Moong dal Curry( मूंग सब्ज़ी )is a hands-on sidedish when I run out of the vegetables. It so happens I mostly make this for rotis/phulkas on a Friday night or on Saturday mornings before I could...
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GUJARATI DAL
Dal is an integral part of food in many regions of India. being rich in protein and the comfort it gives, dals are cooked and served in different ways. One such is the Gujarati Dal. Gujarati Dal is ma...
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GULKHAND KOZHUKATTAI || Rose petals Jam Modak
Modak / Kozhukattai is a favorite prasadam made during the Vinayagar Chaturthi festival. Vinayagar Chaturthi is celebrated in many parts of India and modak/ kozhukattai is offered ,as it is the favori...
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GUTHI VANGAYA PULUSU/ ANDHRA BRINJAL CURRY
Guthi Vangaya Pulusu is a very famous pulusu made in Andhra. Pulusu is a very common tamarind based curry made in Andhra regions. Generally vegetables are slow cooked in tamarind broth with basic masa...
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Hotel Style Kara Kuzhambu
For a South-Indian, lunch means it has rice, kulambu and a side of poriyal/stirfry and Kootu. While Sambhar and rasam are almost liked by many, KaraKulambu is one that tastes great with a tangy and sp...
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Hotel Vegetable Dum Biryani
While Kulambu , poriyal and kootu are everyday affairs, the essence of the weekend is achieved only with Biryani. For many, Biryani is more than an emotion and a weekend or holiday, or celebration is ...
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GUMMIDIKAYA PULUSU
Gummidikaya Pulusu or Dappalam as it is locally called is made with yellow pumpkin on a tangy tamarind broth. This is similar to the kulambu variety made without dal. The pulusu is generally not very ...
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Idly Sambar
A very popular Tamilnadu food is Idly. You go to any part of the world or even outside of Tamilnadu, you will definitely start to long for this. While Idly is a staple and all-time favorite for every ...
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Instant Badam Kheer
Badam Kheer is a favorite drink for many of us. It is very rich , tasty and soothing . It can be served warm or chilled. Either ways, it is delicious to drink. During childhood days, we used to drink ...
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Inji Kulambu || Ginger Curry
In our household, any medicinal Kulambu is done after the day of heavy feasting to balance the digestive health. One such is this Inji Kulambu / Ginger Kuzhambu. This Kuzhambu is made with fresh gi...
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Jeera Rice
Variety rice / One pot meal is always very easy to prepare on busy weekdays for lunch. Ranging from our South- Indian lemon rice, coconut rice to the North- Indian pulao varieties, these one-pot meals...
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Jackfruit Payasam
Jackfruit is one of the very tasty tropical fruit. In India, Jackfruits can be seen in many people's backyard. Jackfruit is a bit tricky and time-consuming to clean. However, the taste of the fruit i...
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Kadalaparuppu Poorna Kozhukattai
Kozhukattai is the main neivedhyam for Vinayagar Chaturthi. It is the favorite of Lord Ganesha. Kozhukattai is a simple steamed food with an outer covering of rice flour and an inner filling which ma...
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Kadhamba Sadham
Kadhambam means " Variety" in Tamil. As the name goes, this Kadhamba Sadham is made with Rice and toor dal along with an assortment of country vegetables and freshly ground masala paste. Kadhamba Sadh...
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KARA PIDI KOZHUKATTAI
Vinayagar chaturthi is all about Kozhukattais. All Pillayar loves this simple and easy steamed food. There are many kozhukattais/ modakams made in sweet and savory versions. While making modakam is a ...
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Keerai Molagootal || Spinach Molagootal
Molagootal is one delicacy in Kerala cuisine. It is also popular among the Palakkad Tamils and hence they are famous in Tamil speaking households too. Molagootal can be made with mixed vegetables too....
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KERALA ADA PRADHAMAN
Ada Pradhaman is a Kerala delicacy. It is made with flattened rice strips that are cooked with jaggery syrup and finished off with thick coconut milk. Ada Pradhaman is. apart of marriages or as a part...
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KERALA KURUKKU KALAN (ONAM SPECIAL)
KALAN/ KATTI KALAN/ KURUKKU KALAN is a very famous Kerala recipe, that is part of every Sadhya meal served on a banana leaf. Every Sadhya meal has an array of dishes ranging from Parippu curry, Kerala...
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Kerala Olan || Onam Recipes
Olan is one of the components in Onam Sadhya. It is served on the banana leaf along with other sides. Olan is a very mild preparation made with ash gourd, coconut milk, and green chili, tempered with...
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Kerala Pariuppu Curry || Onam Recipes
The Onam festival is celebrated for ten days in Kerala with pomp and show. On the final day - the Thiruvonam, a sumptuous and elaborate Onam Sadhya is cooked and served on a traditional banana leaf. T...
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KERALA PALADA PRADHAMAN
If you think of Kerala recipes, there are a lot of recipes that come to mind. Coming to sadhya meals, every meal will definitely have this Pradhaman to finish off an elaborate lunch. Pradhaman is a sw...
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KERALA PINEAPPLE PULISSERY
Pulissery is a very famous Kerala dish that is usually served on a sadhya meal. Pulissery is made with different kinds of vegetables/ fruits like Ashgourd, Pineapple and Mango. It is prepared with a f...
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Kharabhath
https://youtu.be/QE2S6Eci2xQ Kharabhat is a very famous dish in Karnataka region. Khara means the spicy version that uses Green chili and also the addition of spicy masala powder. It...
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MANGALORE CHANNA GHASSI/ GASSI
Mangalore Cuisine is a distinctive south-Indian cuisine. The addition of coconut and curry leaves in most of their dishes make them stand out of others. Mangalore cuisine can be seen in Udupi, Tulu pe...
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Masala Puri
If you have been to Chennai Marina beach, you might not have definitely missed tasting this. Masala Puri is very famous at Marina beach in the evening hours. The piping hot masala puri combined with t...
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MASALAE BHATH/ MASALA BAATH
One Pot variety rice are like savior on a busy day. Each state in India has their own speciality one pot recipes. Though Pulav / Biryani are the favorite of many, their variants like this Masala Bhath...
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Methi Matar Malai
Yes!!! I reached another milestone - Glad to inform you that this is my 50th post !!! While I wasn't aware that I am reaching my 50th post, I quickly realized after looking at my post numbers. I wante...
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MEXICAN CILANTRO LIME RICE
Cilantro / Coriander Leaves is a versatile herb that is very commonly available around the world. It can be easily grown at home garden too and makes any dish flavorful. Also it is used widely in many...
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Achinga Payar Mezhukupiratti
Mezhukupiratti is a Kerala dish that often finds its place in the Onam sadhya. This simple side uses very minimal spices, yet gives a strong flavor and taste to the dish. Mezhukupiratti is often made ...
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MILAGU KULAMBU
The Cold weather around brings in a lot of uninvited guests – cough, cold, strep throat. Also, we look on for hot, spicy stuff to treat our tastebuds. Milagu Kuzhambu is one such version of spicy, tra...
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Mixed Vegetable Salna
Salna (சால்னா)!!!! Yes, you heard it right. It sounds like a non-vegetarian curry, nope I tried to do a vegetarian version of it. Salna is a very famous curry, relished along with paro...
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Moongdal Sundal
Navratri is all about the season of sundals. In most of the households, the evening snacks during Navratri days are sundal. Ranging from green gram, channa, Kala channa we use a variety of beans for t...
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MOR KEERAI || BUTTER MILK SPINACH CURRY
Keerai / greens are a great source of Iron. It is good to include greens in our diet. Back In India, we can find a variety of greens. However, we can only find a few varieties like Kale, Chard, Moring...
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Mor Kuzhambu
Mor kulambu is a very common recipe in many households. I make this then and there when I have surplus yogurt left. Authentically, it requires at least an hour to soak rice+ toor dal to make mor kulam...
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MORU CURRY || No Vegetable || under 15 min Lunch side
Every South-Indian lunch menu has at least two - to a four-course meals. Normally Sambar, rasam, and finally curd is served to finish off a meal. While there are many curd-based dishes, in South-India...
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Motichoor Ladoo || Diwali Recipes
Diwali is around the corner and many of us are gearing up with Diwali preparations. The joy of Diwali is complete with preparing sweets and sharing them with family/friends. From childhood, we have th...
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OMAM KULAMBU || Postpartum Recipes
Indian spices are rich in medicinal values. Every spice has medical benefits to cure cough, cold, indigestion, and congestion easily available in the Indian Pantry. Of these the one spice that aids in...
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Orange Rasam
Every South-Indian meal has atleast two course. Usually it begins with sambar and followed by rasam. Rasam is an integral part of any south-Indian full meals. It is made of spices that can soothe the ...
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ORANGE SKIN/ PEEL PACHADI
Orange is an immunity boosting fruit rich in Vitamin C. Orange peel is also beneficial with the presence of immense nutrients in them. The skin of Oranges have fibre and polyphenols that are great aga...
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Paal Conjee
Some days, the stomach seeks for comfort food that is light yet tasty. If you are looking for one such or need a change from your routine breakfast favorites, then this Paal congee /Milk porridge is f...
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Paal Kolukattai
Paal Kolukattai is a very tasty traditional sweet that has numerous ways of preparation. This is very famous in the Chettinad area of Tamil Nadu and authentically prepared with jaggery and coconut mil...
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Paal Payasam
Paal Payasam(பால் பாயசம்) is a rich and very yummy dessert that can be served for any occasion. Being the auspicious day of Saraswati Pooja, let us make this yummy payasam and get the blessings of God...
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Palak Paneer || Spinach Paneer ( 2 IN 1 SERIES )
Palak Paneer is a classic recipe that is loved by many. A truly Punjabi curry, this palak paneer has many ways of doing it. Palak greens are easily available in India through the year. While it is a l...
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Paneer Lababdar
Paneer Lababdar is a very rich and creamy Paneer side dish. The word "Lababdar" means a strong desire for something and surrendering to it. As the name means, the taste of this Paneer gravy makes your...
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PAVAKKAI PITLAI KULAMBU
Every South-Indian meal usually has two or three course. Starting off with Paruppu or thogayal or Podi , followed with Kulambu. While Sambar, Kara kuzhambu and Rasam are commonly made, there are some ...
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Peanut Rice
Peanuts are a wonderful source of protein and fiber. Peanuts are high in protein, calorie-rich, less in carbohydrates, and make you fill with a handful of them. Peanuts are an essential part of cookin...
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Pineapple Modak / Pineapple Kozhukattai
Modaks / Kozhukattai / Sweet dumplings are famous Indian sweet dishes that are made during Ganesh chaturthi celebrations. Different varieties of modak are prepared in various cultures. Modaks are made...
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PULI ILLAKARI KULAMBU
A South-Indian meal has a kulambu, poriyal or kootu along with rice and ghee on a daily basis. Of this kulambu, some of them are made with dal and mostly with tamarind. After delivery, it is suggested...
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QUINOA DATES KHEER
Quinoa is one of the popular grain that is widely used these days. Though it originated in the South Americas , it has gained popularity in the recent few years in Indian cooking. It has much more fib...
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Rasgulla
If you are a sweet tooth person, this sweet delicacy will definitely be on the top of your list. Rasgulla and gulab jamuns are distant cousins that have some things in common, yet are very unique in t...
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Rava Pongal
Breakfast and Dinner Recipes are very hard to think of. After a busy day, everyone wants a hot, and quick dinner recipe.. If you are looking for something like that, then this famous Tamil nadu style ...
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Ridge Gourd Kosthu
Idlis and Dosas are staples for many of us. Finding a right accompaniment for them is a challenge. Coconut chutney or sambar is a classic combo for hot Idlis. However, there are various other options ...
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Sabudhana Vada || Javvarisi Vadai
Maha Shivarathri is an important Hindu festival celebrated in India. During Shivarathri, people fast the entire night and also consume no-onion, no-garlic food until they break the fast. Sabudhana is ...
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Sathumaavu Urundai
I was MIA mode for some time now, due to other priorities in life. I am back into actions with loads of pictures of the recipes that I had cooked and clicked so far during this break. To start off aft...
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Sauteed Green Beans
This is no fancy recipe. Green beans boiled and sauteed with mild flavors is a commonly found lunch sides in many of the restaurants here. I buy green beans whenever I see them in the market. Usually,...
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Snake Gourd kootu / Pudalangai Kootu
Gourds are groups of vegetables that include, but not limited to pumpkin, squash, and cucumbers. The gourds may be hard or soft-shelled with seeds in most of them. The gourds are commonly found in Sou...
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SOOJI KHEER
Sooji/ Rava / Semolina is a very easily available ingredient in Indian households. The tradition of making some sweet on the last Friday of every Tamil month is followed in our households. For a Frida...
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SPINACH RAITHA || KEERAI RAITHA
Raitha is an integral part of any biryanis, pulao, or mixed rice. Raitha can be made from vegetables, fruits, nuts, or a combination of them. While onion, tomato, and cucumber raithas are very commonl...
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Strawberry Chocolate Rosettes
Valentines Day is a special occasion, not only for couples, but for any one we love most. If you are looking to make any last minute Valentine dessert for your loved ones, then this recipe is for you....
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Strawberry Jam
The quarantine time has lots to do with online grocery orders. We have been doing online orders for our weekly vegetables and fruits. The process of cleaning and storing them is a tricky one as some o...
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Srilankan Manipittu || Mani Puttu
Mani Pittu/ Mani Puttu is a Srilankan recipe that is a combination of Idiyappam, puttu and kozhukattai. This is an heirloom recipe that had undergone many changes. Though it originated in Srilanka, it...
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Sun-Dried Cluster Beans/ Kothavarangai Vathal
Vathals and Vadagams are very commonly made in India during the summer months. Vathals are usually made with different forms of vegetables like brinjal, ladysfinger, and bittergourd. These vegetables ...
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STRAWBERRY PHIRNI ( 2 IN 1 SERIES )
Phirni is a Punjabi dessert that is made with rice and cooked in milk. The main difference between a Kheer and Phirni is that kheer is cooked with whole rice grain, while Phirni is cooked with grounde...
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Sweet and Lemon Sevai
Sevai is a very tasty South – Indian tiffin recipe. When you have a packet of ready-made sevai, your option to make a tasty meal is endless. From Sweet to Savory, Sevai is so versatile that it can be ...
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SUN DRIED TOMATO PICKLE || THAKKALI URUGAI
Tomato is a fruit available throughout the year. Tomatoes are so versatile and they are part of main dishes, appetizers, jams /jellies, and even pickles. Pickles are a major part of Indian cooking and...
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Sweet and Sour Papaya Curry
Green Papaya is a fruit that is loaded with nutrients. It is less in carbohydrates and high in folate - a much-needed one for women and young girls. There are some fruits like green papaya that are ri...
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Sweet Corn Masala
I love sweet corn. Be it a simple cup of corn or grilled ones. There are days, when I and my mom used to go shopping, just to end up eating this cup corn from those pop-up stalls outside the supermark...
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Sweet Pidi Kozhukattai
Kozhukattais are specialties from Tamilnadu and this Pidi Kozhukattai is a very traditional one made during Chaturthi in our household. we need the basic ingredients available in the pantry to make th...
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TEMPLE STYLE MILAGU PONGAL
Milagu Pongal is a very famous prasadham that is offered in Nanganallur Anjaneyar temple. Nanganallur is in the suburbs of Chennai and is very famous for its temples. Though there are many temples in ...
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Thinai Aval Payasam ||Foxtail Millet Poha Kheer
Millets are becoming an essential part of everyone's diet these days. While millets are available as a whole grain or flour, they are also available as rava or flattened rice /poha. I usually grab a ...
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Tirunelveli Special Kootanchoru
Kootanchoru is a very famous dish in the Tirunelveli region. Growing up as a kid, I remember this Kootanchoru made whenever we have family members gather for any family events, or during travel. Tradi...
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TIRUNELVELI SODHI KULAMBU
Say Tirunelveli, there are a lot of regional speciality from this district in South TamilNadu. For every one who knows the name of this city, the immediate one is the famous Iruttu kadai Halwa. Thesec...
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UDUPI HAYAGREEVA MUDDI
Hayagreeva Maddi is a very famous dessert made with bengal gram/ channa dal and jaggery. It is often confused with the Kamala paruppu payasam or with the Pooranam/ sweet stuffing used to make puli and...
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Upma Kozhukattai
Firstly, a week-long gap in my posts is due to the turmoil of the Chennai floods. Though this post was scheduled to be posted in the mid of last week, I didn't have an interest in doing that after wat...
25 minutes
medium
Urulai Podi Roast
Potatoes are universal favorites. Every cuisine and every family have their own favorite recipes made of this loyal vegetable that is incredibly tasty. From mashed potatoes to bakes and fries, potatoe...
0 minutes
medium
Vazhaikkai Kola Urundai
The other day when I went for my grocery shopping, some fresh green plantain caught my eyes. I love fresh vegetables. I grabbed two of them keeping in mind making vazhaikkai poriyal. Somehow, I just u...
25 minutes
easy
Vankaya Bhajji
Vankaya Bhajji is an Andhra delicacy that is very simple to make. Pulusu, Bhajji is usually served in the lunch menu in many Telugu households. I tasted this Vankaya bhajji at a restaurant a few years...
25 minutes
medium
Vazhaikkai Poriyal
Vazhaikkai poriyal is our family favorite. Every household has a different style of this versatile vegetable. My family too has different ways of dealing with this vegetable. Vazhaikkai can be used to...
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medium
Vegetable Kofta Curry
The birthplace of Koftas is in central Asia and Africa, especially in Egypt. Basically, koftas are made with vegetables, meats or beans and formed into a dumpling. In the northern part of India, parti...
0 minutes
medium
Vegetable Nilgiri Kurma
There are plenty of kurma recipes in the blogosphere. One of the classic Kurma recipes is the Nilgiri Kurma. Nilgiri is one of the regions in the Western Ghats and luscious in nature. As the name goes...
30 minutes
medium
Vegetable Cutlets
Vegetable cutlets are a favorite snack from kids to adults. I made this a few months back for my LO’s school potluck. I made it less spicy for the children and they liked it. Its an easy snack and can...
20 minutes
medium
Vazhaithandu Poriyal | Banana Stem Poriyal
வாழைத்தண்டு (Banana stem) is a fiber-rich vegetable that comes from the very noble banana plant. The versatility of banana is very well known, for every part of it is useful to mankind in some ways. B...
20 minutes
easy
Vellarikkai Kichadi || Cucumber Kichadi
Sadhya Meal is a sumptuous one with at least a minimum of 20 tasty Kerala recipes. When it comes to the flavors, Kerala cuisine uses mild spices that are native to land. The use of coconut oil elevate...
15 minutes
medium
Vegetable Pulav - I
Pulav or Pulao is a Sunday favorite for many of us. Vegetable Biriyani can be made in many ways from less spicy to very spicy ones. There are so many ways of preparing it too from slow cooking, pressu...
25 minutes
medium
Vegetable Pulao
Hope you all had a wonderful Christmas 2016!! We had a good vacation too. This post is a long pending one. I had clicked them when I prepared Carrot Raitha. I usually have a packet of frozen mix veggi...
25 minutes
medium
WATERMELON RASAM
Water melon is a summer fruit that is rich in water content. After coming back from the scorching sunny day, we need to quench our thirst with this water rich fruit. Water melon by itself is sweet and...
20 minutes
medium
Yellow Pumpkin Kootu
Yellow Pumpkin/ Parangikka is one of the sweet members of the pumpkin family. In the part of the world where I live, this pumpkin is found on anything and everything in the harvest month of October. F...
20 minutes