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Sambar is one of the staple in most Tamilian households, its like there is no other dish that can be so satisfying and hearty than this humble lentil soup. Here is a simple Madras style sambar that amma makes often with meen varuval on the side…. an awesome combo! Back home, sambar powder is not typically used for everyday sambar…
South Indian style Egg Kurma is a mild coconut based gravy which is so versatile and can literally pair with any item, be it rice or roti, tiffin items like idli dosa poori, idiyappam or appam. I have already shared egg kurma using garam masala, muttai omelette kuzhambu, scrambled egg kurma, muttai kuzhambu kurma… this one is a simple version of…
Brussels Sprouts are leafy green vegetables, a member of the cabbage family…looking cute just like miniature cabbages. The only downside is, it has this strong, pungent taste which make many dislike this humble nutritious vegetable. Getting my family to eat brussels sprouts is quite a task and unless there is some flavor that surpasses the cabbage flavor, they wont even…
Chicken Tikka Masala is one dish appears to be on every Indian restaurant menu, tandoor cooked chicken simmered in a thick yogurt based gravy served with soft naan bread on the side…. height of temptation! Well many claim this dish to be British but who really cares, lets call it Indian and make one today- take out style! Top it off…
Pasi paruppu sambar is a simple, easy sambar recipe which you can make under 30 minutes. Tamilians prepare this quick version of sambar often to go with Idli or dosai, even with rice. There are many versions of moong dal sambar / pachai paruppu sambar, moong dal kuzhambu…. I personally love my mom in law version where she make this…
Madras chicken curry / Tamil Nadu style chicken gravy recipe – easy to make simple, delicious spicy gravy. As the name implies its typical Chennai (formerly known as Madras) style Kozhi Varutha kari, a very common spicy gravy which can be either like a thick masala or semi-gravy. We always make chicken or mutton gravy with freshly ground masala, often using ammikal…….
Cluster Beans, also known as Kothavarangai in Tamil, Gawar in Hindi, Goruchikkudu in Telugu is a very humble vegetable with many health benefits… its good for diabetes, great for heart, aids digestion, strengthen bones and also helps to regulate blood pressure. It is very common in South Indian homes and often prepared as a dry curry to go as a…
Cookies,Cookies,Cookies just love a good batch of yummy, chunky chocolaty monsters any time of the day! Recently saw this butterscotch cookies on The Pioneer Woman and can’t resist making, ofcourse eating too 😉 i’m so obsessed with these beauties. They were like “Will you be my valentine?” I just closed my eyes and said Yes! The recipe is so simple… just…
Kesari Bhat is a popular and easy sweet dish from Karnataka. It is one of the easiest of all sweet preparations and its like every festive or special occasion will have this under the menu. Traditionally rava / semolina is used to make this dish… sometimes paired with fruits and nuts. Today I’m sharing the same recipe but made with…
Today’s lunch box is a very simple and healthy pick for kids school lunch. Carrot kuzhi paniyaram pairing with tomato onion chutney is what i packed for lunch. I’ve used plain idli dosa batter mixed with sauteed onion, grated carrot, ginger and tempered with some seasonings. Lunch Box Idea 16, school lunch Box, school Lunch Idea, lunch box, kids recipes,…
