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Javvarisi Payasam
Javvarisi Payasam – Sabudana Kheer – Tapioca pearl pudding recipe. When I was young, this was the only payasam I would eat. The texture of the Javvarisi/tapioca pearls was something i loved and still...
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Nei Appam – Unniyappam
Nei appam reminds me of so many good memories. Nei appam is made in Tamilnadu for Karthigai Deepam festival. I love Karthigai Deepam for several reasons. When we were young, the diwali crackers would...
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Dal Fry – Thanjavur Thalicha Paruppu – South Indian Moong Dal Fry
I had this Dal Fry at a restaurant in Thanjavur during our temple trip last week. The dal was so warm and comforting with rice after a long sunny day at the temple. Thanjavur is known for its...
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Milagai Mandi from Karaikudi Bangala Hotel – Chettinad Green Chilli Curry
The capital of Chettinad, Karaikudi sends you to another world with its amazing architectural legacy of palatial houses, food and the people. Chettinad is also famous for the labour intensive Handloom...
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Egg Salad Sandwich
This egg salad sandwich recipe is so easy to make that its perfect for that quick bite in the morning or for the school lunch box. You just need to have boiled eggs ready and the whole sandwich can be...
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Keerai Mandi Recipe Chettinad Style – Spinach Curry in Sauce
The Chettinad women folks are said to be very thrift and use even the inexpensive ingredients wisely. The usage of mandi (rice water while washing rice) is a gem. They are said to never waste anything...
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Mothagam – Sweet Coconut Kozhukattai for Vinayagar Chathurthi
Vinayagar Chathurthi means Kozhukattai. Kozhukattai is the main prasadam for the day. This is a very easy recipe for Sweet Kozhukattai that is made using soaked rice. Here is how to do Sweet Coconut...
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Avarakkai Poriyal with Coconut – Broad Bean Stir-fry
Avarakkai – அவரைக்காய் , Broad beans is called as “Naatu kai” or country vegetable. It has a very high fiber content and a very earthy taste. This is an everyday simple vegetable stir-fry dish served...
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Agathi Keerai Poriyal Recipe
Agathi Keerai is a highly regarded green in Tamil cuisine as it has lots of health benefits. There are two theories as to why its called as Agathi. It is believed to be named after the Sage Agathiyar...
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Set Dosa
The thing I like about set dosa is that its really so soft and so good for dunking in chutney or kurma / sagu. Its common in restaurants here in Bangalore and the name set dosa kind of intrigued me....
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Amit’s Aloo Poha – Batata Poha Recipe – Aval Upma
I have a very fond memory of this dish. Me and my friend Amit Chandak worked together for some time a decade ago. I was in Chennai at that time and my office was in Sholinganallur. The cab would pick...
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Rava Laddu Recipe
Rava Laddu ரவா லட்டு is my aunt Sarasu athamas trademark sweet. The 80’s and 90’s in my opinion were the best. When I was a kid and when all cousins got together in my aunts house, the fun was...
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Tomato Rice with Coconut Milk – Pressure Cooker Method
I have a question for you today. A question on tomato. Ready? Here you go. Why Did The Tomato blush today morning when I was making breakfast? Do you know? I just figured that he was blushing because...
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Chettinadu Thenkuzhal Murukku Recipe from Soundaram Aachi of Soundaram...
You go to Karaikudi and ask for Soundaram Snacks and everyone will be able to guide you. Its so famous. The big house that hosts Soundaram snacks, bustling with all kinds of Chettinad snacks being...
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Soya Kheema Biryani
I generally like to cook the traditional way. I received this Havells Air Fryer last week. I was kind of skeptical as I had never made anything in an air fryer or eaten out of one. I was not convinced...
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Creamiest Balaboosta Hummus Recipe
I have eaten many hummus but this one inspired from the Balaboosta has to be THE ONLY HUMMUS RECIPE you will ever need. I am a great fan of the Israeli born NYC chef Einat Admony. This hummus is a...
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Rajma Masala Recipe
Have you ever met people who can go on and on and on for hours and have so much to share. My friend Ramya Sivashankar is just that. She sits right on top of my apartment. She is a great cook and a...
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Falafel recipe
I like falafels. I am sure its the brother of the Indian lentil Vadas. Falafels are so versatile. We make falafel burgers at home and they are out of this world. Click here for the Falafel burger...
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Falafel Burger
I love burgers. I get a burger craving every now and then. The messy dripping, juicy patties, I love it all. This home made falafel burger is dynamite. The falafel patties are air fried using an air...
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South Indian Beetroot Rasam Recipe
This is a very typical Tamilnadu rasam. Everyday in the south Indian household, when we steam vegetables in the cooker for poriyal (stir-fry), a little bit of cooking liquid – broth will be left...
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