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Chayote is commonly known as Chow Chow or bengalur kathrikai inTamil Nadu. It belongs to the gourd family. It’s low in calories and is a very rich source of dietary fibre, B complex vitamins and minerals. Generally the flesh of the vegetable is only used for cooking. But the peel which is usually discarded has lotRead more about Chow Chow Peel Thogaiyal […]
Vadacurry is a very famous , delicious and spicy gravy from the Chetinadu cuisine which is generally served with Idli/ Dosa/ Idiyappam/ Appam. Set dosa and vadacurry is a very famous combo served in all restaurants in Tami Nadu. In the restaurants, vadacurry is generally made with left over masala vadai. Vadacurry has been inRead more about Vadacurry[…]
Guthi Vankaya Pulusu or Gutti Vankaya Pulusu is a very traditional Andhra dish. Tender violet brinjals are stuffed with masala and cooked in tamarind extract. Few days back, my school junior and my sweet friend Deepika, shared a very interesting recipe of stuffed brinjal curry with me. She was very excited and told me inRead more about Guthi Vankaya Pulusu[…]
Thokku is a very famous variety of pickle from Tamil cuisine. It’s made with onion/ tomato/ mango/ coriander leaves/ curry leaves / mint leaves. It’s generally served along with curd rice or sometimes with hot steamed rice drizzled with some melted ghee. It can served with rotis and parathas too. Of all the varieties ofRead more about Mango Thokku[…]
Karadayan Nombu ( also known as Savithri viradham), is actually a fast observed by the married women for the well being and longevity of their husband. This tradition is followed by the tamil brahmin community .This nombu is observed on the day when the Tamil month of Maasi ends and panguni begins. The story behindRead more about Karadayan Nombu Adai[…]
Set dosa is a speciality from the Karnataka Cuisine. It’s called as set dosa because it is always served as set of two dosas. Set dosa is very light, spongy and has a melt in mouth texture. It’s smaller than the regular dosa. It’s generally served with vegetable sagu and coconut chutney. I made setRead more about Set Dosa[…]
As the name suggests, this is one of the famous varieties of rasam from the Karnataka cuisine. I am fond of all varieties of rasam. But Mysore rasam tops the list. My family too loves this rasam. It’s a simple to make, healthy, aromatic and absolutely delicious rasam. I am going to share my foolRead more about Mysore Rasam[…]
Chole Bhature is a very famous dish from the Punjabi Cuisine. It’s famous all over India and one of the important dish in all restaurant menus. Also, it’s my family’s ( except my son ) one of the most favourite. Chickpeas as known as Chole in Hindi. Bhature is fried flat bread made with maida.Read more about Chole Bhature[…]
Brinjals are known as Vankaya in Telugu. Gutti Vankaya Kura is s very authentic dish from Andhra cuisine. Tender brinjals are stuffed with fresh, ground masala, sautéed and simmered in tamarind gravy. It’s a rich, spicy sweet , sour and a very delicious gravy which can be served with rice or roti. I made itRead more about Gutti Vankaya Kura[…]
Karthigai Deepam is a Festival of Lights celebrated all over Tamil Nadu during the Tamil month of Karthigai ( mid november- mid december). I really look forward to this beautiful festival. In our community ( Tamil Brahmins), this festival is dedicated to the brothers. The sisters pray for the well being of their brothers andRead more about Nel Pori Urundai[…]
