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Vendakkai Mor Kuzhambu is very common in most south indian households, a traditional dish which is prepared during festive occasions. It is quick curry made with buttermilk and can be an quick option for busy work days. Whenever we have leftover sour yogurt at home, with no second thought…make any kind of mor kuzhambu. Normally either pumpkin, sepankizhangu or ladys…
Have ever cooked using a Manchatti / Claypot /Earthen pots? you got try it sometime! Food cooked with traditional claypot has a unique taste, just ordinary simple food can taste extraordinary, your guest or any one who tries it for the first time will definitely notice the difference in taste and you will be head over heels bagging in all…
Cracked wheat is a wheat product made from whole raw kernels which are crushed or cut into small pieces, which are rich in fiber and other nutrition. It is nothing but Samba Godhumai rava/ lapsi/dalia, a very healthy wheat grain which in general is good for overall health. The most popular Indian way to cook this is make kheer, lapsi, kesari, pongal, upma , pulao…
Chilli garlic paste is one indispensable pantry item which we use often at home, be it regular Indian or Indo chinese. This paste is very useful in making any Indo chinese spicy noodle or stir fry dish. I even use them while making Indian style curries or biryanis, love the intense color it adds to the dish plus the it…
Today’s lunch box suits both adults and kids as well. Chunky tomato rice with mild seasoning and yogurt raita on the side, a heavenly combo. This use to be my lunch box item when i was a kid… today i’m packing the same for my loved ones. You may either use leftover rice , turn that into tomato rice or…
Mangoes are in season now and every market here has some type to offer. My favorite is the raw mango (we call it kilimukku) but unfortunately never ever get that here, but there are other raw mangoes which flock the Indian stores this time of the year and this week had a chance to grab a few for new year…
Naan recipe without yeast – If there’s anything that will make you fall in love with north Indian food, it’s definitely Naan! Everyone at home love naan and are never tired of ordering this when we visit Indian restaurants, fluffy pillow like dough with colorful garnishes… brushed with butter, ahhhhh… i want one now! Traditionally, the dough is slapped against the…
Chapati Noodles– Leftover chapatis get a super stylish transformation in this recipe, day old chapatis are the least anyone wants for lunch or dinner but if made this way it becomes super hit. This one is good alternative to regular boring chapatis… makes perfect lunch, brunch light evening snack or a simple recipe for your lunch box. Usually I make…
Puran Poli /Boli / Bobbatlu /Holige / Obabattu is a sweet flatbread from India prepared during festive occasions. Poli is a traditional sweet which is usually prepared during Bogi pandigai, we also make it during Vinayagar Chathurti and Diwali. Every region has its own way of preparing this sweet pancake, we normally make it with lots of coconut and jaggery….
Kari Dosai – Dosa is one item which is something i can have any time of the day, its never a boring deal.. there is always a batch of batter in my refrigerator that saves me at the end of a busy work day. Sometimes i make it interesting by trying it with variety of toppings- this little kari dosai…
