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This is a very common and a popular chutney which goes very well with all varieties of idli and dosa. Ingredients Onions- 2 medium size Tomatoes- 2 medium size Oil- 2 tsp Ginger- 1 inch Green chilli- 1 Curry leaves- few Mustard- 1 tsp Urad dal( ulundhu) – 2 tsps Chana dal( kadalai paruppu)- 2Read more about Onion Tomato Spicy Chutney[…]
As I have mentioned earlier, I have been following Mrs.Mallika Bhadrinath’s recipe for Rava( semolina) Idli for almost 16 years. I have tried many variations and it has always come out well. And this was no exception:) Perfect for breakfast as it has good complex carbohydrates, protein, fiber, vitamins and minerals. Ingredients Rava( semolina)- 3/4thRead more about Oats, Rava and Palak Idli[…]
It’s very rare that puri is made in my home. Strangely,my kids are not very fond of puri, though it’s one of my favourite. It was really a pleasant surprise when my daughter asked me give her puri and aloo for today’s school tiffin as it almost never happens that I make something for myselfRead more about Puri with Ras Aloo( potato)[…]
It was quite a challenge to plan a good menu today as I had very limited quantity and choice of vegetables in the fridge. Apart from onions and tomatoes, I had a small piece of bottle gourd( suraikai in Tamil/ lauki in Hindi), one radish, 2 capsicums, one cucumber and 2 carrots. Usually, for lunchRead more about Simple Lunch Menu (3)[…]
Paruppu Usili is a very traditional Tamil Brahmin recipe. Paruppu usili is a delicacy and one of the important recipes in traditional Tamil Brahmin wedding menus. It’s served for lunch on the muhurtham day. It’s made with combination of lentils like tuvar dal( pigeon peas/ tuvaram paruppu), chana dal( chick peas/ kadalai paruppu) and aRead more about Beans Paruppu Usili[…]
I have seen many video demonstration of pancake art. Anything creative always brightens up my mind and spirit. I tried to do some pattern using a icing cone. It did not give a satisfying result. My sister in law who has come here on a holiday brought me the squeeze bottles from US. So, todayRead more about Doily Pancake With Caramelised Bananas[…]
To celebrate the Republic Day of India( 26th January), many food groups in Facebook has intiated virtual food contest. The theme is Tricolour, the colours of the Indian flag for the obvious reason:) It was breakfast time when I was thinking about this contest. My brother who has come home on a holiday wanted meRead more about Tricolour Poha Upma[…]
It’s North Indian cuisine at home today. Though not very elaborate, it’s a wholesome, healthy and easy to make colourful menu:) Whole wheat and ragi phulkas, Vegetable Jalfrezie, Methi Matar Malai, salad, curd rice ( this is a must at home) and pickle. Methi Matar Malai > Vegetable Jalfrezie > Whole wheat and Ragi PhulkasRead more about Simple Lunch Menu (2)[…]
Bisi bele bhath is a rice-based dish with its origins in the state of Karnataka, India. Bisi-bele-bhath translates to hot lentil rice in the Kannada language. It is also known as Bisi bele huliyanna which means “hot lentil sour rice”. If there can be any perfect one pot meal, then it has to be onlyRead more about Bisi bele bhath[…]
Macaroni in Creamy Cauliflower and Coconut Stew- This is one more of my crazy creations. Yesterday afternoon as I was seeing one Burmese soup recipe in a cookery show, I got this idea. Couldn’t wait to try. So I made this for my kids school lunch box today:) I really enjoyed making this. I cameRead more about Mac and Stew[…]
