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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…
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,…
Quinoa is pronounced as “Keen-WAH” is a seed (wholegrain) originating from South America. It is considered a super food because of its high nutritional value. Quinoa is very low in fat, very rich in fiber, calcium, omega and protein, making it an excellent choice for not only vegans and vegetarians but also for everyone in general. It comes in different…
Be it any occasion Gulab Jamun is one homely dessert and for me it brings many nostalgic memories. My grandma is an expert in making these and I learned this from her. She always makes them with homemade kova and never goes for any store bought short cuts and believes the best tasting jamuns comes from homemade kova and I…
Brown Rice Ven Pongal – Knowing to cook a pot of brown rice is one daunting task! Every brand, every variety needs TLC and the degree varies, hehehe……. Sometimes you end up with chewy hard rice or totally a mushy stuff which you never expected. Today we are making pongal with brown basmati rice which is one variety of long grain…
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…
Vazhai Thandu Poriyal – Vazhai thandu / Banana stem / Plantain stem is a fiber rich food with lot of health benefits. Very good for constipation problems, UTI , diabetic friendly and also helps with weight loss. I use to have these often back home when amma was cooking and now i know how hard it is to cook these,…
