Vadai is a popular South Indian snack. Typically served as a starter or as an evening tiffen, they are quite delicious and comes in many variations. This one is made…
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Cabbage Poriyal is a very popular South Indian side dish served with rice and sambar or rasam during lunch or dinner. They are also a popular dish in wedding menu.…
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The English word saffron comes from Latin safranum, via the 12thcentury old French term safran. Another theory states that safranum derives from the Arabic word, az zafaran, literally, the adjective…
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Thavala Adai is a very popular South Indian adai variety made in temples and brahmin households. Typically made in a copper vessel, they are often served as a prasadam in…
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A delicious, healthy and nutritious breakfast dish. A great way to get kids eat the vegetables. Serve with a choice of chutneys. Ingredients: Semolina – 1 cup Beaten Rice –…
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This South Indian style Onion Rice is a delicious and great option for a quick lunch, dinner or evening snack. Very simple to make with minimal ingredients, this onion rice…
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A delicious and rich dessert for any occasion. Sweet potatoes are rich in Vitamin C, iron, dietary fiber, calcium and potassium. Ingredients: Milk – 5 cups Sweet Potatoes – 500…
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Vendakkai (Okra/Bhindi) Sambar is a delicious, popular and easy to make South Indian sambar variety. Ingredients: Okra (Bhindi/Vendakkai) – 2 cups, chopped Toor Dal – 1/4 cup Turmeric Powder –…
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A traditional South Indian sweet made during Diwali, Krishna Jayanthi and other festivals. Popular amongst the Brahmin communities, they are also made during weddings and special occasions. Ingredients: Raw Rice…
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A delicious curry made with mixed vegetables and served with steamed rice, roti or naan. Ingredients: Carrots – 1/4 cup, chopped Beans – 1/4 cup, chopped Capsicum – 1/4 cup,…
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Ingredients:Drumsticks – 2, cut into one inch piecesBrinjals – 50 gms, choppedRaw Bananas – 1 to 2, peeled, choppedPotatoes – 1, peeled, choppedBitter Gourd – 1, choppedParval – 3, lightly…
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Ingredients:Eggs – 4Sambar Onions – 3/4 cup, peeledTomato – 1Green Chillies – 1Garlic – 5 clovesTurmeric Powder – 1/4 tspSaunf – 1/4 tspRed Chilli Powder – 1/2 tspMustard Seeds –…
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There are certain types of food that make us feel good about ourselves, cheer us up and even help us fall in love (why give chocolates to your lover otherwise?).…
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Ingredients:Vazhakkai (Raw Banana) – 1, boiled, peeled, mashedDry Red Chillies – 8Onion – 1, big, finely choppedSmall Onions – 10, peeledTomatoes – 2, choppedGarlic – 1 cloveTamarind – littleSaunf –…
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Ingredients:Rice Flour – 100 gmsOnion – 1 cup, finely choppedAsafoetida Powder – a pinchMustard Seeds – 1 tspUrad Dal – 1 tspRed Chilli Powder – 1/2 tspOil – 100 mlSour…
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Ingredients:Sukku (Dry Ginger) – 1 inch pieceBlack Peppercorns – 2 tspCumin Seeds – 2 tspCoriander Seeds – 2 tspCinnamom – 1Gasa Gasa – 1 tspLavangam – 2Cardamom – 1Turmeric –…
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Ingredients:Mochai Kottai (Field Beans) – 100 gms, peeledSambar Powder – 4 tspMoong Dal – 1 cupTamarind Extract – 1 cupMustard Seeds – 1/2 tspUrad Dal – 1/2 tspFenugreek Seeds –…
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Ingredients: Yellow Pumpkin – 3 cups, quartered Urad Dal – 1 cup (dry roasted till golden) + 2 tsp Turmeric Powder – 1/2 tsp Coconut – 1 cup, grated Cumin…
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Ingredients:Yellow Pumpkin – 1 cup, chopped, boiledMochai Kottai (Field Beans) – 2 cups, pressure cookedTamarind Extract – 3/4 cupSalt as per tasteOil as requiredMustard Seeds – 1 tspUrad Dal –…
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Ingredients:Potatoes – 4, cut lengthwise into medium size matchsticksBesan Flour – 3 tspRice Flour – 2 tspCorn Flour – 2 tspRed Chilli Powder – 2 tsp or as per tasteAsafoetida…
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Ingredients:Maida – 3/4 cupButter – 1/4 cupBaking Powder – 1/4 tspGreen Chilli – 1, small, choppedCoriander Leaves – 1/2 tsp, choppedMint Leaves – 1/2 tsp, choppedGinger – 1/2 tsp, gratedGarlic…
