Recipes tagged: grinding

Found 155 recipes

Aapam (Without Yeast/ Baking Soda)
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Aapam (Without Yeast/ Baking Soda)

After all that busy holiday feasts, followed by the busy shopping, the Indian taste buds always demand us for those homemade, traditional, comfort foods. While I know how busy this long weekend would ...

5 minutes
Almond-Walnut Chutney
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Almond-Walnut Chutney

Dry nuts are extensive storehouses of vitamins and minerals necessary for body functioning. There are some dry nuts like walnut and almonds that help in maintaining the good cholesterol in the blood. ...

15 minutes
Alleppy Vegetable Curry
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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", ...

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 Thengai Payasam
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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...

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
Ashgourd Puli kootu
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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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Ashgourd / Poosanikkai Rasavangi
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Ashgourd / Poosanikkai Rasavangi

Making a two or three-course dish for the lunch is a part of our household. Though variety rice or one-pot meals come in between, people back at home prefer to have a quick fix meal that has a kulambu...

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AVAL KOZHUKATTAI || STEAMED FLATTENED RICE DUMPLINGS
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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...

15 minutes
Aval Ladoo
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Aval Ladoo

https://youtu.be/1vRQ7-CqN1M This healthy Aval Ladoo is my kids' recent favorite. This ladoo can be made in a jiffy with simply three ingredients that are available in the pantry. Al...

10 minutes
Aval Puttu
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Aval Puttu

Navratri is all about prayers, fun, dance, and leave it not – Food too. Irrespective of our geographical placement, we Indians try to pass our traditions to our family by all these. Food plays an inte...

20 minutes
AZHAGAR KOVIL DOSAI
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AZHAGAR KOVIL DOSAI

Azhagar Kovil is a very small village in the Madurai district of Tamil Nadu. The name of the village is from the very famous Azhagar/ Kallazhagar Kovil. The main deity of this temple is Sundarabahu Pe...

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Barnyard Millet/Kuthiraivali Adai
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Barnyard Millet/Kuthiraivali Adai

Millets are the new trends. It is good to know!! However, the sad part is, this is not a NEW thing to our culture. These millets were a part of the healthy and long life of our elders. In ancient days...

10 minutes
BarnyardMillet Kozhukattai
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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...

25 minutes
Bharli Vangi (Marathi Stuffed Brinjal)
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Bharli Vangi (Marathi Stuffed Brinjal)

Brinjal is a very commonly used vegetable in Indian cuisine. It is so versatile that it is used in North and South Indian dishes from Sambar, to chutney and stuffed ones. There are hundereds of stuffe...

30 minutes
Biscuit Payasam
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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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Black Urad dal Dosa
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Black Urad dal Dosa

I am back again with another healthy dosa option. Whole black Urad dal is used in Indian cuisine in many ways. One of the popular dishes that are famous throughout the world is Dal Makhani, where the ...

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BLACK URAD DAL RICE || ULUNDHAM PARUPPU SADHAM
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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...

30 minutes
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
BOTTLE GOURD/ LAUKI DOSA
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BOTTLE GOURD/ LAUKI DOSA

Suraikkai / Bottle gourd is a variety of the squash family and rich in water content. Lauki is very commonly used in Indian cooking to make sambar, stews, kootu, kofta, and stir fry. This vegetable is...

20 minutes
Brinjal Pirattal
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Brinjal Pirattal

There are some traditional vegetables that bring us their exotic flavors when cooked at the right consistency with mild spices. I always experience that cooking vegetables like okra or brinjal is a li...

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Brinjal Sambhar| Kathirikkai Sambhar
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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 ...

BUN DOSAI || AVAL DOSAI
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BUN DOSAI || AVAL DOSAI

Dosai is an emotion if you are a proper south-indian.  There are many varieties of dosa that is available like the paper roast, ghee roast, masala dosa, millets dosai and many more. OF all these, some...

15 minutes
Cabbage Chutney
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Cabbage Chutney

I have been growing up watching my mom doing chutneys with different kinds of vegetables and even their skins. Those were the days when we would eat coconut chutney, once in a week, while our cuisine ...

20 minutes
Cabbage Peas Poriyal
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Cabbage Peas Poriyal

Firstly, apologies for the delayed posts. Been a while that I posted here. However, I did click some pictures and will be posting here regularly. Cabbage- Peas Poriyal (கோஸ் பட்டாணி பொரியல் )is a simp...

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Carrot-Apple- Ginger Soup
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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 ...

20 minutes
Carrot Poriyal
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Carrot Poriyal

Carrots have always been in the wishlist for everyone at home. With many variations of this carrot curry around, I have my own version that my LO at home love to eat. With a tint of ginger added, it h...

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Cabbage Thoran
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Cabbage Thoran

Every South-Indian meal comprises the main course as rice with any kulambu with a side of poriyal, kootu, varuval and thoran. Of all, I love the thorans. Thoran can be made with vegetables like cabbag...

15 minutes
Capsicum Chutney
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Capsicum Chutney

Being a South- Indian, we love our Idlis and Dosas accompanied by various chutney and sambars. We love our coconut, Onion and tomato chutneys, but do not want to get bored with eating the same. Hence ...

10 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
Chettinadu Keerai Masiyal
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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...

10 minutes
Chettinad Kola Urundai Kulambu
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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 ...

30 minutes
Coconut Makhana Ladoo
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Coconut Makhana Ladoo

Whether its fasting or festivals, sweets play an important role in them. However there are few restrictions in making sweets when preparing ladoo. How about a ladoo that can be prepared in a jiffy wit...

15 minutes
Classic Hot Chocolate Drink
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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...

10 minutes
Coconut - Sesame Chutney
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Coconut - Sesame Chutney

If you are a South- Indian, Idlis must be your staple food. The taste of any well made Idli raises when it is paired with a delicious Chutney or Sambar. If the tasty chutney turns out to be healthy to...

10 minutes
CORIANDER PILAF/ CORIANDER RICE
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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...

25 minutes
CREAMY RESTAURANT STYLE DAL MAKHANI
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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...

30 minutes
Coriander Chutney
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Coriander Chutney

Whether it is Idli or dosa as breakfast, we always need chutney or sambar as accompaniment. Though there is always a stock of Idli podi at home, I prefer making chutneys for the morning meal. Coconut ...

5 minutes
CURRY LEAVES / KARUVEPPILLAI AMMINI KOZHUKATTAI
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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...

20 minutes
Cranberry Garlic Pickle
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Cranberry Garlic Pickle

Cranberry is a super fruit that is very commonly used during holiday seasons. It is made as a chutney or relish for Thanks giving Dinner. The fresh cranberry fruit is available very commonly in grocer...

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
Drumstick Leaves Thogayal
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Drumstick Leaves Thogayal

We need to include healthy foods into our daily diet. Healthy foods need not be always salads and soups. We can make our regular meals incorporating these healthy ingredients to it. One of the plants ...

10 minutes
FOXTAIL MILLET / THINAI UTHAPPAM
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FOXTAIL MILLET / THINAI UTHAPPAM

Millets are trending grains these days. Though these super grains are not new to us, we have completely avoided them so far. Also, the misconception that they can be had only as porridges/ gruel had n...

10 minutes
Garlic Chutney
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Garlic Chutney

Idli and Dosa are always a favorite for south Indians like me. However, having an appropriate side dish for it makes you gobble more or less. While coconut chutney is a classic combo always, sometimes...

10 minutes
GASAGASE PAYASA ( POPPY SEEDS KHEER)
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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....

20 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
GARLIC KARA SEV
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GARLIC KARA SEV

Kara Sev is a variation of murukku which is usually spiced with pepper or red chilli powder along with flavors from different combination of spices. While I love pepper kara sev, specially the thick o...

20 minutes
Gongura Pachadi
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Gongura Pachadi

Gongura / Sorrel leaves are an important ingredient in Indian cuisine especially in the regions of Andhra and Telangana. If you visit any Andhra restaurant or mess, the complimentary spice caddy will ...

20 minutes
Gujarati Undhiyu Using Frozen Vegetables
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Gujarati Undhiyu Using Frozen Vegetables

I always love to experiment with different cuisine.  When we call anything as North- Indian cuisine, it covers up many states. Though we may feel that paneer, aloo, butter makes up this North – Indian...

30 minutes
GULKHAND KOZHUKATTAI || Rose petals Jam Modak
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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...

20 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
Hotel Style Kara Kuzhambu
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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...

25 minutes
Hotel Vegetable Dum Biryani
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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 ...

Instant Badam Kheer
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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 ...

15 minutes
Inji Kulambu || Ginger Curry
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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...

20 minutes
Instant Garlic Pickle
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Instant Garlic Pickle

Garlic is one of the very healthy vegetables that are heart-healthy. It is a key seasoning ingredient that is used widely around the world.  A south-Indian meal is not complete without a bowl of cream...

20 minutes
KANCHIPURAM IDLI / KOVIL IDLI
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KANCHIPURAM IDLI / KOVIL IDLI

Kanchipuram Idli / Kovil Idli / temple Idli is a very famous Idli variety that had its origin in a small town -Kanchipuram, TamilNadu. This is served as an offering in the famous Sri Varadharaja templ...

15 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
Karthigai Adai
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Karthigai Adai

Karthigai Deepam is an important festival celebrated at houses and temples all over in Tamilnadu. It falls in the Karthigai Masam of the Tamil calendar. It is to be believed that a constellation of si...

15 minutes
Karnataka Tarkari Palav (Instant Pot Method)
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Karnataka Tarkari Palav (Instant Pot Method)

Pulav/Pulao is an easy one-pot meal that can quickly be done for a weekday meal. They also make a perfect fit for lunchboxes. There are many pulav varieties made in different parts of India. Tarkari P...

25 minutes
KAVUNI ARISI DOSAI || BLACK RICE DOSA
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KAVUNI ARISI DOSAI || BLACK RICE DOSA

The Indian subcontinent grows about 6000 varieties of rice. While, the world knows much about the Basmati and the Sona masoori rice, there are may varieties like the rajamundhry, thooyamalli, kaatuyan...

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Karuvepillai kulambu
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Karuvepillai kulambu

Karuvepillai is an important ingredient in any southIndian food. Though its presence is very prominent, most of the people throw them away. However, Curry Leaves is a very nutritious and healthy ingre...

20 minutes
Keerai Molagootal || Spinach Molagootal
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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....

30 minutes
KERALA KURUKKU KALAN (ONAM SPECIAL)
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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...

20 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 Mushroom Capsicum Fry
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Kerala Mushroom Capsicum Fry

Mushrooms are a rich in Vit B, which is not very much available in vegetarian diet. It has no carbs and rich in water content. Hence it can be eaten without guilt by people who are in their weight los...

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Kerala Pariuppu Curry || Onam Recipes
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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...

15 minutes
KERALA PINEAPPLE PULISSERY
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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...

20 minutes
Kerala Thengai Chammanthi
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Kerala Thengai Chammanthi

If you are a coconut lover like me, then Kerala dishes will be top of your list. The freshness of Coconut when added to any dish elevates the taste of the dish many folds. From kootu curry to thorans ...

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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
KERALA SPECIAL NEI APPAM
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KERALA SPECIAL NEI APPAM

Nei Appam is a very traditional Kerala recipe that is made with rice, jaggery, cardamom, coconut and cooked in ghee. It is called Kerala Unniappam and is a part of festivals from Onam, Chithra Vishu e...

20 minutes
Kuthi Vangaya Kurra
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Kuthi Vangaya Kurra

Kuthi Vangaya Kurra is a brinjal curry popular in the region of Andhra. This gravy is rich in flavor and taste with its smooth paste blending together the south Indian spices and cooked alongside Indi...

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Kuzhi Paniyaram
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Kuzhi Paniyaram

This that time of the year again!! Yup BACK TO SCHOOL!! After that month of vacation, kids are looking forward to the next school year. While they are busy looking for a school, teachers, and friends,...

15 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
MANGO MASALA RICE || MANGA MASALA SADHAM
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MANGO MASALA RICE || MANGA MASALA SADHAM

Mangoes are everyone's favorite. Be it a fruit or used as. a vegetable, Mangoes are loved by everyone. In Indian cooking, raw mango is widely used in many regions to make pickles, pachadi, sambar, cur...

15 minutes
Masal Vadai
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Masal Vadai

Masal Vadai is made with dal and spices. It is very crispy and crunchy outside and soft inside. The Masal vadai is so flavorful with a burst of spices in every single bite. Though it is a very simple ...

15 minutes
Masala Puri
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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...

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
Achinga Payar Mezhukupiratti
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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 ...

20 minutes
MILAGU KULAMBU
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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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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
Mixed Vegetable Salna
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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...

35 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
Moongdal Sundal
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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...

30 minutes
MoongDal Dosa
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MoongDal Dosa

Proteins are the building blocks of life. Agreed!!! While there are so many advertisements on protein powders and shakes, why not we try including proteins our way - The Indian way!! This moong dal do...

10 minutes
MOR KEERAI || BUTTER MILK SPINACH CURRY
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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...

15 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
Nellai Ulundhu Kali
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Nellai Ulundhu Kali

Ulundhu Kali is a very famous and traditional dish in the Tirunelveli region. There are different recipes of this Ulundhu Kali in other parts of TamilNadu too with variation in the proportion of ingre...

30 minutes
Oats Puttu
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Oats Puttu

Puttu is one of the very famous breakfast recipes. It is very famous among malayalis and made with a variety of grains. Puttu can be made with rice, red rice, ragi , and wheat flour. I tried making pu...

15 minutes
Orange Rasam
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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 ...

10 minutes
Palak Paneer || Spinach Paneer ( 2 IN 1 SERIES )
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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...

30 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 Kali Mirch
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Paneer Kali Mirch

Paneer is a favorite for everyone including kids and adults. There are many recipes that can be made with paneer ranging from main course to sides, drinks and starters. Paneer Kali mirch is a very fla...

30 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
Paneer Tikka Masala
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Paneer Tikka Masala

Tikka Masala is a most wanted food for many westerners. Go to any restaurant in the US, you are sure to find Chicken Tikka Masala.. Wait!! Wait!! I am not here to share the chicken Tikka masala recipe...

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
PAVAKKAI PITLAI KULAMBU
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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 ...

20 minutes
Peanut Rice
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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...

30 minutes
Pineapple Modak / Pineapple Kozhukattai
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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...

30 minutes
PLUMS THOKKU
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PLUMS THOKKU

Plum is one of the stone fruit that is available for a certain season of the year. We love eating them as such, however, when we got a box of plums, we could not finish them. The three of the plums we...

25 minutes
Porikadalai Thogayal
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Porikadalai Thogayal

Porikadalai thogayal is a no- fancy recipe. I have been away from blogging for quiet a while and back now, looking for some comfort food. The seek for these simple foods comes after those elaborate fe...

10 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
PUDHINA PODI for Idli, Dosa and Rice
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PUDHINA PODI for Idli, Dosa and Rice

Podis are best companions for Idli, dosa, or rice on a busy day when there is less time to make an elaborate meal. We love our podis and this Pudhina podi has become our household favorite. While we l...

20 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
Pudhina Thogayal
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Pudhina Thogayal

Pudhina/ Mint is a flavorful herb used in many cuisines. It is used in main dishes, gravies, salads, soups, as garnishing. Today i made this very flavorful pudhina thogayal . This thogayal is very app...

10 minutes
Pumpkin Chutney
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Pumpkin Chutney

Pumpkin Chutney ( பரங்கிக்காய் சட்னி)After all that Navratri celebration, with yummy foods and fun, let us treat our busily engaged stomach to a simple, colorful and tasty chutney. With the pumpkin se...

20 minutes
Punjabi Lobia Curry
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Punjabi Lobia Curry

The inclusion of beans is a part of the Indian diet, irrespective of the region we belong to. Indian cuisine can enhance the flavor of any bean with the subtle addition of spices to it. One such very ...

45 minutes
Puli Dosai ||. Tamarind Dosa
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Puli Dosai ||. Tamarind Dosa

Every week, while I plan my weekly menu, the one question that arises is what do I make for dinner. It is easy to plan out my breakfast menus as Idlis, dosas, cereal, or Oatmeal are our go-to ones on ...

15 minutes
Quinoa Bisibelabath
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Quinoa Bisibelabath

Bisibelabath is yummy South- Indian delicacy from the Indian state of Karnataka. I have had this for few times while in India. Though it may look like sambar Sadam of Tamilnadu, it definitely tastes d...

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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
Ragi Dosa
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Ragi Dosa

I am back again with another millet recipe. This is no fancy recipe. Those who know to cook with millets and have been doing the same would definitely be aware of this. As far as I know, ragi is one o...

10 minutes
Ridge Gourd Kosthu
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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 ...

30 minutes
Sabudhana Vada || Javvarisi Vadai
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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 ...

30 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
Sathur Milagu Kara Sev || Pepper Kara Sev
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Sathur Milagu Kara Sev || Pepper Kara Sev

Saathur is a small town in the southern part of Tamilnadu. It comes under the Virudhunagar district of Tamilnadu. Saathur is very famous for its cottage industries that are many source of income for i...

20 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
Spinach Dosa
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Spinach Dosa

Dosa is a daily fare in many Indian households. Apart from the regular Idli-Dosa made with rice alone, it is a bonus if we could incorporate some healthy greens too. One such healthy and evergreen hit...

10 minutes
STRAWBERRY PHIRNI ( 2 IN 1 SERIES )
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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...

30 minutes
SUN DRIED TOMATO PICKLE || THAKKALI URUGAI
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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...

20 minutes
Sweet and Sour Papaya Curry
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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...

30 minutes
Sweet Corn Masala
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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...

25 minutes
TEMPLE STYLE MILAGU PONGAL
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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 ...

25 minutes
Thengai Dosai / Coconut Dosa
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Thengai Dosai / Coconut Dosa

Coconut is one freshly available food that is loaded with all richness. Coconut is generally considered a healthy form of fat. Being South-Indian, any Poriyal or thoran is not complete without Coconut...

10 minutes
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...

30 minutes
Tindli Bhaat/ Tindora Bhaat
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Tindli Bhaat/ Tindora Bhaat

One pot meals are always quick to make on busy week days. It will be an added benefit if it is nutritious with lots of vegetables. While Pulav and south- Indian variety rice comes in handy, I love exp...

30 minutes
Tirunelveli Idli Molagai Podi
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Tirunelveli Idli Molagai Podi

South-Indian breakfasts are very satisfying and tasty. The main staple breakfast items are Idlis and Dosas with an array of accompaniments including chutneys, sambar and podis. Though I make different...

10 minutes
Tirunelveli Special Kootanchoru
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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...

30 minutes
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
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
Ulli Theeyal
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Ulli Theeyal

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bfM30Rz4azw Ulli Theeyal(உள்ளி தீயல்) is a coconut-based Kerala dish, that I make when I buy fresh coconut. I have tried this with dry coconut powder ...

20 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
Vazhaikkai Poriyal
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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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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 Nilgiri Kurma
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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
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
Vazhaithandu Poriyal | Banana Stem Poriyal
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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
Vellarikkai Kichadi || Cucumber Kichadi
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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
Vendhaya dosai || Fenugreek Dosa
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Vendhaya dosai || Fenugreek Dosa

The Masala box is an important one that is available in every Indian Kitchen. Each of the ingredients in the Masala box brings flavor and enhances the taste of the dish it is added to. One of the ingr...

10 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
WATERMELON RASAM
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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
Watermelon Rind Halwa
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Watermelon Rind Halwa

Watermelon is a favorite summer fruit. It is the best thirst quencher during the hot, sunny summer days. After enjoying the delicious fruits, dont throw away this flesh. Instead, make this delicious W...

15 minutes
Whole Black Urad Dal Idli
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Whole Black Urad Dal Idli

Idli is a universally accepted comfort food. It has the right proportion of lentils (proteins and rice ( carbs) for a healthy breakfast. Urad Dal is the main component of the Idli. It is so important ...

20 minutes
Yellow Pumpkin Kootu
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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