Category: Tamil Nadu
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Meen Varuval – Tilapia Fish Fry – மீன் வறுவல்
Simple South Indian Style Fish fry using Tilapia Fish!
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Chettinad Beetroot Kola Urundai – Chettinad Recipes
Kola urundai recipes are very famous in Chettinad region in Tamil Nadu. It can be either vegetarian or non-vegetarian and has got many variations. My grandma makes different varieties and every saturday we get to taste one such deep fried snack, as all saturdays are vegetarian days for us. The recipe is very simple and…
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Aloo Fry Recipe – How to make Crispy Potato Fry
Aloo Fry Recipe | Potato Fry Recipe | How to make Crispy Potato Fry | Urulai Kizhangu Varuval Aloo Fry / Potato Fry / Uurlaikizhangu Varuval is a classic side dish … be it North Indian or South Indian, this humble stir fry stands high as a side dish for any kind of meal. This…
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Murungakkai Sambar – முருங்கைக்காய் சாம்பார்
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…
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Egg Kurma Recipe – Muttai Kurma – Vengaya Thal Kurma
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…
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Brussels Sprouts Poriyal – South Indian Brussels Sprouts Stir Fry
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…
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Chettinad Pasi Paruppu Sambar – Moong Dal Sambar – Saiva Kuzhambu
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…
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Madras Chicken Curry – Kozhi Kari Masala – South Indian Chicken Curry
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…
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Quinoa Pineapple Kesari – Pineapple Kesari recipe – Quinoa Kesari
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…
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Kids School Lunch Box 16 – Carrot Paniyaram with Tomato Onion Chutney
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…