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Semolina is known as rava in Tamil and suji in Hindi. Rava idli is one of my family’s favourite breakfast. I follow the famous Mrs Mallika Badhrinath’s recipe for rava idli. It is a fool proof recipe and I have shared this many of my friends. I have tried many variations with this basic recipeRead more about Multi Grain Idli[…]
Rasam is a comfort food for most of the South Indians. And am no exception to that. There are many varieties of rasam. Pineapple rasam is a very famous variety. It is generally a part of wedding feasts. It’s actually a delicacy. At home it’s made for special occasions. I made this today after aRead more about Pineapple Rasam[…]
It’s a tradition to make Puran Poli in our family on Tamil New Year’s Day. I usually make the traditional recipe only, but this time I have made something different. This does require much oil as compared to the traditional one and also I have used a combination of whole wheat flour and maida forRead more about Jack Fruit Puran Poli[…]
My school friends had come over for dinner yesterday. The whole day was spent in the kitchen yesterday. So I was not in a mood for any elaborate cooking today. Had a lot of leftover rice. I used that to make a quick, healthy, spicy and yummy capsicum and walnut stir fried rice which IRead more about Capsicum and Walnut Stir Fried Rice[…]
Mango is known as manga in Tamil and Aam in Hindi. Manga pachadi ( raita) is a very special recipe which is prepared for Tamil New Year’s which falls on the 14th of April. It’s a very traditional recipe. It’s sweet, sour and spicy. All the flavours are delicately balanced. Trust me when I say thatRead more about Manga Pachadi[…]
Vermicelli is known as Semiya in Tamil. Payasam means kheer. Semiya payasam is my husband and my daughter’s most favourite one and it’s made very often at home:) I make this payasam in the microwave. Sharing with you all my simple, easy and micro wave recipe of delicious Semiya Payasam:) Ingredients Semiya ( vermicelli)Read more about Semiya Payasam[…]
Vadu manga, also known as maavadu are tender small raw mangoes which are available only during the summer season. Pickles made with vadu manga are very famous in South India. It’s unique because no oil is used for pickling vadu manga. But today, I have used this manga to make a spicy and tangyRead more about Vadu Manga Kuzhambu[…]
Puffed rice is called as Pori in Tamil and murmure in Hindi. It is commonly used as in breakfast cereal or snack foods, and served as a popular street food in India. It is usually made by heating rice kernels under high pressure in the presence of steam,though the method of manufacture varies widely. Being low in calories and fat, Pori is s veryRead more about Masala Pori[…]
Potato is known as Urulai kizhangu in Tamil and Aloo in Hindi. Potato is one vegetable that everyone is fond off and is used in almost all the cuisines of the world. It’s a very healthy and a versatile vegetable which is used in many varieties of recipes like soups, starters, salads, main courses, accompanimentsRead more about Urulai Peratal […]
If there is one ingredient which is healthy and liked by most of the people, it can be certainly peanuts. Roasted or boiled, peanuts can be used in many recipes. Peanuts are very rich in essential nutrients. In a 100 g serving, peanuts provide 570 calories and are an excellent source (defined as more than 20% of theRead more about Peanuts, Corn and Pineapple Salad[…]
