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Rice flakes is known as Aval in tamil and Poha in hindi. Chakkara Pongal is a traditional sweet of Tamil Nadu, made during festival days. It’s made of rice, little moong dal and jaggery. Aval Chakkara Pongal is a simple variation of this tradition recipe. It takes much lesser time and very easy to make.Read more about Aval Chakkara Pongal[…]
Brinjal is known as Kathrikai in Tamil and baingan in Hindi. Kathrikai Rasavangi is a spicy, tamarind based delicious gravy which is served with steamed rice. Long time back,my maternal uncle, who had come home for a visit asked me,’do you know to make Kathrikai Rasavangi?’ Though I have heard about it, never had triedRead more about Kathrikai Rasavangi[…]
As a kid what really fascinated me was the shape of Kanchipuram idli. Unlike the regular idlies, it was cup shaped. But I had never wanted to taste them. After I started cooking regularly and started trying new recipes, I tried Mallika Bhadrinath’s recipe. The moment I tasted it, I fell in love with itsRead more about Kanchipuram Idli[…]
Mahashivratri is one of the greatest and the most celebrated Hindu festivals when Lord Shiva is glorified, worshipped and honored with sanctifying rituals throughout the night. The word Shiva means all-auspicious. Maha means great, and Ratri means night. Maha Shivaratri means The Great Night of Shiva. For Lord Shiva devotees Maha Shivaratri 2015 is theRead more about Pasi Paruppu Payasam[…]
Rasam is a comfort food for me. There are many varieties of rasam. Generally, rasam is simple to make. And this tomato rasam is the simplest one. It’s very light, healthy, therapeutic and yummy too:) It’s my son’s favourite. Hope you all will enjoy too:) Ingredients Tomatoes- 6 medium size Green chillies- 2 Ginger- 2Read more about Quick Tomato Rasam[…]
Sambar is a very important recipe of South Indian cuisine. It’s a tamarind based gravy with generous amount of pulses( mostly tuvar dal/ pigeon peas) and vegetables, thus making it rich in protein, vitamins and minerals. When served with idli or dosa or steamed rice, it helps in bringing a balance in the menu. ThereRead more about Yogurt and Spinach Sambar[…]
Inspiration for creating this recipe is from one of my very best childhood friend Jeyanthi. We are friends from the age of 10. We went to college together. Share many secrets and treasured childhood memories with her. She lives in Bangalore now. Dedicating this recipe to my dear Jayanth ( that’s how I call her)Read more about Capsicum and Carrot in Coconut and Peanut gravy[…]
Kathi roll is a street-food from Kolkata, India. In its original form, it is a skewer-roasted kebab wrapped in a paratha bread, although over the years many variants have evolved all of which now go under the generic name of Kati Roll. Today, mostly any wrap containing a filling enfolded in an Indian flatbread (roti)Read more about Palak and Paneer Kathi Rolls[…]
Jalfrezie is a method a cooking vegetables in a sauce. It’s generally made with mixed vegetables and has a sweet and sour flavour. Ingredients Carrot- 2 Cauliflower- 1 small Beans- 15-20 Onions- 2 Turmeric powder- 1/2 tsp Chopped ginger- 2 tsps Chopped green chillies- 1 tsp Red chilli powder- 1 tsp Garam masala- 1/2 tspRead more about Vegetable Jalfrezie[…]
Ingredients Roasted Pepper Papad- 1 Pomegranate- 1/2 cup Yogurt – 1 cup Salt to taste Sugar- 1/2 tsp Red chilli flakes- 1/2 tsp Oi- 1 tsp Hing- 1/8th tsp Method Beat the the yogurt till it becomes smooth. Add salt and sugar and mix well. Crush the papad. Add the crushed papad and pomegranate toRead more about Papad and Pomegranate Raita[…]
