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Edible flowers anyone?? Quite surprised to see that these were offered for a dollar a pint at my farmers market and coundn't resist buying. Once these were tossed and other well known flowers like cauliflower, broccoli and artichokes were given importance. But things to do change, nowadays these zucchini flowers are gaining more popularity… and considered gourmet due to its medicinal properties. What do you think they have the most??? Rich folic acid, so give it try if you happen to see…
Small white beans are always considered staple here in USA as they go in most of their food preparations. They are well suited for soups, stews, salads and chunky chili. Baked form is most relished and used as dip for variety for breads. In my home once in a week we have SSS day.. ??? Ok its Soup, Salad and Sandwich day and I always try to make it hearty to go with a light sandwich. This recipe of mine is close to "Ruby Tuesdays" restaurant chains White chili, give it a try and see if it matches the taste.
Madatha Kaja is a famous sweet item from Andhra, quite similar to our Badusha except involves little extra rolling and folding.
Madatha Kaaja / Khaja / Madata kaja / Kaja roll / Madatha Kaja / Andhra Pradesh / Telugu / Desserts / Sweet Rolls / Sweet Maida Kaja
Chalna / Salna is typically a term related to non-veg category, its the watery leftover gravy from any meat curry preparation, mostly mutton or chicken. There isn't a vegetarian version and even if any veggies added to it, its termed as Saagu. Here I've created a vegetarian style salna which tastes pretty decent and could be one good quick gravy for roti / idli / dosai.
Salna / Vegetarian Salna / Sagu / Saagu / Chaaru / Meatless gravy
Bharwan ~~~ Stuffed, Bhindi ~~~ Okra / ladys Finger, is nothing but Stuffed Okra preparation typically a Gujarati dish. Authentic gujarati preparations are made without onion and garlic, mostly plain dry curry, slightly bland. This is one such dish with mild spices powder stuffed in okra and stir fried. But in my recipe here… I've taken this Gujarati dish to one step ahead, making it spicy with our own tamilian touch. Karam.. Manam.. Gunam gonda Stuffed Vendakkai..
Today marks the second anniversary of SpiceIndiaOnline. On this day of celebration I take the opportunity to thank each one of you for your constant presence, encouragement and support. Your valuable inputs, suggestions and comments have brought us this far and I extend my sincere gratitude to you all for being a part of this website.
Do you want your skin to feel fresh and young?? Try this vitamin C packed kiwi refresher once a week and feel the magic.
Kiwi Juice / Kiwi Pulp / Kiwi Pineapple / Kiwi Apple juice
This is a quick light and easy salad that would go great with any dish or just great alone.
Garbanzo Salad / Konda Kadalai Salad / Indian Chickpea Salad / Middle -Eastern / Quick Kosambari
Smacking hot Karaikudi style Black peppercorn gravy.
Black Peppercorn kuzhambu / Peppercorn Gravy / Milagu Kuzhambu / Pathiya Kuzhambu / Karaikudi / Chettinad Milagu Kulambu / Kolambu / Kuzhambu / Spicy tangy gravy
