Recipes tagged: frying

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Andhra Puliogare
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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...

30 minutes
Nellikkai Sadham || Amla Rice
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Nellikkai Sadham || Amla Rice

It is sometimes boring to have routine kulambu/curry along with plain rice every day. On such days of boredom and need quick fix meal days, I opt for a variety of rice. South-Indian taste buds are so ...

30 minutes
APPALA KOOTU || APPALAM KOOTU
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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 ...

25 minutes
ARACHUVITTA PULI KULAMBU
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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...

25 minutes
Arisi Paruppu Payasam || Onam Recipes
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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...

30 minutes
Arisi Upma || Pressure Cooker Method
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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....

25 minutes
Aval Kara Pongal
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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...

30 minutes
BARNYARD MILLET/ KUTHIRAIVALI PONGAL
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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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Bittergourd Chips
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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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Bottle Gourd Kofta Curry || Suraikkai Kofta Curry
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Bottle Gourd Kofta Curry || Suraikkai Kofta Curry

Rotis and Phulkas are a part of our weekly dinner routines. From Dals to Kurmas, I pair the phulkas to make a delicious dinner. Before this COVID thing happened, dinner is the only time where we all g...

30 minutes
Caramel Payasam
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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...

30 minutes
CELERY STALK CHUTNEY
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CELERY STALK CHUTNEY

Celery is a water- rich vegetable that is commonly eaten raw alone or as salads. Celery has zero calories and hence it is a part of many people's diet and in  weight loss. Celery stalks are also added...

20 minutes
Dhariwala (Potato- Green Peas curry)
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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...

30 minutes
Dondakaya Vepudu || Tindora / Kovaikkai curry
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Dondakaya Vepudu || Tindora / Kovaikkai curry

Ivy Gourd/ Tindora/ Tendli/ Kovaikkai is one least looked on vegetable. It is not very commonly seen in my grocery store. However, when I find them, I grab some of them to make poriyal, chutney, and t...

20 minutes
Ennai Vazhakkai Pirattal
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Ennai Vazhakkai Pirattal

The one plant that is edible in any form is the Banana tree. Of this, I love raw bananas very much. Vazhaikkai/ raw banana is used widely in South-Indian cooking from curries, kulambu, avial , poriyal...

15 minutes
GOAN POTATO -MUSHROOM VINDALOO
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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,...

30 minutes
HARIYALI PANEER CURRY
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HARIYALI PANEER CURRY

Paneer is a favorite ingredient for many from kids to adults. There are many recipes with paneer that are tasty. We tasted this specific Paneer curry in a restaurant. Normally, Hariyali Paneer tikkas ...

30 minutes
INSTANT BAJRA/ KAMBU PANIYARAM
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INSTANT BAJRA/ KAMBU PANIYARAM

Pearl Millet is one of the fibrous millets. Pearl Millet/Bajra/Kambu is a boon to diabetic patients. Bajra has a very high fibrous content and tends to digest slowly. This will release sugars graduall...

15 minutes
Jackfruit Payasam
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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...

25 minutes
Kambu Pakoda
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Kambu Pakoda

Pearl millet is also called Kambu(Tamil), Sajje / Sajjalu (Kannada / Telugu), and Bajra (Hindi). Pearl millet / Kambu is one variety of millet that is loaded with good nutrients like Calcium and magne...

20 minutes
Kalkandu Pongal
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Kalkandu Pongal

Kalkandu Pongal (கல்கண்டு பொங்கல்)is a simple one-pot delicacy that can be prepared for neivedhyam during the Navratri days. My H likes it very much, though I don't prepare it that very often, maybe 2...

25 minutes
KARNATAKA STYLE  GOJJU AVALAKKI
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KARNATAKA STYLE GOJJU AVALAKKI

Aval/ Avalakki/Poha is a very common breakfast ingredient that is used in many different ways It is easy to make and yet tasty too. There are lot of poha versions and every region has their own recipe...

15 minutes
KERALA ADA PRADHAMAN
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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...

25 minutes
Kerala Olan || Onam Recipes
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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...

30 minutes
KERALA PALADA PRADHAMAN
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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...

30 minutes
KESAR RAVA LADOO
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KESAR RAVA LADOO

It's that time of the year, where everyone's home and life are lit up with joy and happiness. Diwali is a time where the family gathers up for the celebration. To add more joy to the celebrations, swe...

15 minutes
Kharabhath
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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...

20 minutes
MADDUR VADA
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MADDUR VADA

Vadai / Vada is a well - known snack in South- India. These deep fried indulgence are made with lentils like Urad Dal, Channa Dal and Toor Dal. Maddhur Vada is a vada that can be made under 15 mins an...

15 minutes
MAIDA SEEDAI || Krishna Jayanthi Recipes
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MAIDA SEEDAI || Krishna Jayanthi Recipes

Seedai is a favorite snack for the kutty Krishnar. Seedai is many of our favorite snack too. However, to achieve a no-burst seedai, we need more practice and perfection. If you are a beginner who want...

40 minutes
MANGALORE CHANNA GHASSI/ GASSI
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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...

30 minutes
MASALAE BHATH/ MASALA BAATH
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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...

20 minutes
Mini Jangri
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Mini Jangri

Yaay!!! Hurray !!! Yes, I did it!!!! This sweet dish is my long term wish to prepare, click, and post. Though I prefer savories, there are some very particular sweets that I love for it. Jangri, Gulab...

30 minutes
Mint Chutney
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Mint Chutney

I have been away a while from blogging. It was a much-needed break for me, with so many things running around. I am back again and will be prompt with new and easy recipes as usual. Idli and dosas are...

10 minutes
MLA Pesarattu (Andhra Pesarattu)
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MLA Pesarattu (Andhra Pesarattu)

Pesarattu is a very healthy and wholesome breakfast option. It is a very famous breakfast/ tiffin from Andhra Cuisine. It is called Andhra Pesarattu, Pesara - means green moong bean and Attu means Dos...

20 minutes
Mor Kuzhambu
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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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Mushroom Pepper Masala
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Mushroom Pepper Masala

Mushrooms are a great source of vitamins. Mushroom Pepper Masala is a very common recipe/dish that is available in many Indian restaurants. It is prepared with Mushrooms on a gravy and topped off with...

20 minutes
Motichoor Ladoo || Diwali Recipes
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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...

30 minutes
Oats Uthappam
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Oats Uthappam

Oats has become a common food these days. It's usual to have porridge either with milk and sugar or with buttermilk and salt. I have been taking trials with oats in adapting this fiber-rich grain with...

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Omapodi || Diwali Recipes
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Omapodi || Diwali Recipes

The blogosphere is full of festive recipes. I love savories over sweets. South- Indian savory list is endless. Some are very spicy and some are very subtle, yet tasty. One such less spicy savory that ...

15 minutes
South Indian Restaurant Style  Paneer Biryani
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South Indian Restaurant Style Paneer Biryani

Paneer is a very favorite ingredient from kids to adults. Biryani is another weekend affair for many including vegetarians and non-vegetarians. Adding the favorite Paneer to Biryani is a great combo. ...

25 minutes
Paneer Lababdar
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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...

30 minutes
Paruppu Podi
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Paruppu Podi

Apart from the curry, kulambu, poriyal – kootu varieties that occupy our palette every day, there are some days of the week when the taste buds just need some subtle powders and thokku. One such is th...

20 minutes
Patnam Pakoda
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Patnam Pakoda

After school snack is always important when there are school going kids at home. Most of the days there is some fruit along with crackers on weekday evening since our dinner time falls over quickly. T...

15 minutes
Pepper Thattai
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Pepper Thattai

Thattai is a traditional recipe that is made in Tamil households for Krishna Jayanthi and Deepavali. Thattai can be stored and consumed for two weeks. The right mix of rice flour and roasted gram flou...

35 minutes
Podi Uthappam
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Podi Uthappam

Uthappam is a weekly visitor in my household. I grind Idli/dosa batter every weekend. After making fluffy soft Idlis, I use the rest of the batter for making dosa and Uthappam. I also pack this for my...

5 minutes
Pottukadalai Murukku
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Pottukadalai Murukku

Pottukadalai Murukku is one of the tasty members in the murukku dynasty.:-) The basic ingredient is the rice flour and is combined with powdered roasted gram dal. The color of this murukku is definite...

15 minutes
PROSO MILLET / PANI VARAGU RIBBON PAKODA
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PROSO MILLET / PANI VARAGU RIBBON PAKODA

Proso millet is one of the millet variety commonly found in Europe, Indian and United States. In the United States, this millet is also used as bird feed. It is approved as human food too. Being non- ...

25 minutes
PULI ILLAKARI KULAMBU
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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...

25 minutes
Quinoa Dosa
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Quinoa Dosa

Idli and dosas are the staple food for every south- Indian. These are so noble that they can be served from little children to the age-old. While rice + lentil are the key ingredients of them, it is a...

5 minutes
Rail Chutney
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Rail Chutney

Chutneys are the best accompaniment for any tiffin. If you are a South Indian, you will agree to this. A flavorful and tasty chutney can make a wonderful breakfast. A train journey brings a lot of mem...

10 minutes
Rava Kesari
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Rava Kesari

Rava Kesari – a simple, noble, and easy to prepare South Indian delicacy. A quick fix dessert that comes in hand when we have unexpected guests around. Also called sooji ka halwa or sheera in the nort...

20 minutes
Ribbon Pakoda
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Ribbon Pakoda

Ribbon pakoda/ ola pakoda/ ribbon murukku – All mean the same. I am pretty sure that it has got more such names in different areas of Tamil Nadu. This is an easy snack for this Diwali, provided you ha...

10 minutes
RUSK HALWA
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RUSK HALWA

Halwa is a traditional sweet that can be made with flour, vegetables, and even fruits. How about trying halwa with rusk? For most of us, teatime is not complete without those one or two pieces of rusk...

10 minutes
Sakkarai Pongal
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Sakkarai Pongal

Sweet Pongal or Sakkara Pongal (சக்கரை பொங்கல்)is a famous sweet in south India, especially Tamil Nadu. This is cooked with newly harvested rice from the field at the juncture of the Pongal/harvest fe...

30 minutes
SOOJI KHEER
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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...

15 minutes
Karamani Vadai || Lobia Vada
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Karamani Vadai || Lobia Vada

Karamani Vadai (Lobia/காராமணி பயிறு) is an attempt to infuse bean into our diet. I made this vadai last year during the Navratri season. I was a bit hesitant during the process of making this vadai, f...

25 minutes
Spicy Kara Boondhi
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Spicy Kara Boondhi

It is that time of the year, where we don't might on the calories. Diwali is an important festival celebrated all over India with great joy. While I try making different sweets and savory every year, ...

30 minutes
Spinach Murukku
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Spinach Murukku

Diwali means there is some deep frying that is mandated. Though sweets are super delicious, I just love the crunchy, crispy savories. From Murukku, thattai, and karasev, the savory list is my preferen...

25 minutes
Sun-Dried Cluster Beans/ Kothavarangai Vathal
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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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Thiruvadhirai Kali
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Thiruvadhirai Kali

With a school going kid and a toddler at home who are keeping me on to the toes, blogging had taken a back seat for a year. One of my 2020 new year resolutions was to keep my blog up and going. On thi...

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TIRUNELVELI SODHI KULAMBU
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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...

30 minutes
Thenkuzhal Murukku
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Thenkuzhal Murukku

The Tamil month of Aavani brings in festive flavors to the household, Starting from Krishna Jayanthi, it is continuous to Vinayagar Chaturthi, Diwali, and Karthigai Deepam.  Of all this, Diwali is one...

15 minutes
Tomato Chutney
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Tomato Chutney

Tomato Chutney (தக்காளி சட்னி) is a weekly routine for a day in my house to take a break from the regular coconut chutney. My mom makes wonderful tomato chutney and I still remember the days we eat an...

10 minutes
Turmeric Chutney
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Turmeric Chutney

Pongal is the time of the year when we can find fresh turmeric roots in the market. While most of the Indian curries have turmeric in the ingredient list, there are only a few dishes that you can make...

15 minutes
Upma Kozhukattai
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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
URAD DAL CHUTNEY
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URAD DAL CHUTNEY

Chutney and Sambar are vital in a South-Indian breakfast. While Idli and Dosa are great breakfast options, the chutneys that pairs up with them, make them more interesting. I make chutney with onion, ...

15 minutes
Urulai Podi Roast
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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...

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Vazhaikkai Kola Urundai
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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
Vegetable Kofta Curry
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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...

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Vegetable Cutlets
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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
Vella Seedai | Sweet Seedai
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Vella Seedai | Sweet Seedai

Vella Seedai is one of the mandatory deep-fried South- Indian Snack during Krishna Jayanthi.  It is one underrated snack because of the labor it goes into making this and also the risk it involves pre...

30 minutes
Vellai Kari
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Vellai Kari

Vellaikari is a very tangy kulambu/ curry recipe that is famous in the Tirunelveli region. Sambar, Puli kulambu, and Rasam are very common in many households. When we get bored of these kulambu variet...

20 minutes
Vegetable Pulav - I
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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
Vazhaipoo Vadai | Banana Blossoms Vadai
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Vazhaipoo Vadai | Banana Blossoms Vadai

Vazhaipoo Vadai (A.k.a) Banana flower vadai is a traditional Chettinad recipe. the mild flavor of fennel seeds along with slight bitterness from the banana flower makes this lip-smacking vadai. The ba...

15 minutes
Vengaya Chutney | Onion Chutney
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Vengaya Chutney | Onion Chutney

When it comes to South- Indian breakfasts, the accompaniments that are served along with Idlis and Dosas are eye-catching to everyone. From the simple coconut chutney to many varieties of vegetable ch...

15 minutes
Wheat Appam
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Wheat Appam

We make appam for Vinayagar Chaturthi. I also find some people making it for Karthigai deepam. This year Karthigai deep is celebrated on November 26th, 2015. We usually make pori, payasam, and vadai, ...

15 minutes