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Accompaniment for Idly/Dosa, Chutney, Dairy Free, Easy, Ovo Vegetarian, Vegan, Vegetarian

TOMATO CHUTNEY

We make numerous breakfast recipes,different lunch varieties yet we are always on the look out for accompaniments to those dishes.Iam afraid we all experience this,if we don’t have a good side dish the main dish cannot be enjoyed to its full relishment.Tomato chutney is one such side dish which can not only be made in a jiffy,it can be stored for 2-3 days when made properly.I was thinking something new to eat with dosa and was wondering what to do so this recipe i dug out from an old cookbook at home.One good thing about this recipe is that it…

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Breakfast Recipes, Sevai Recipes

TOMATO SEVAI/TOMATO IDIYAPPAM

Idiyappam or Sevai is always a good option to make for breakfast.I already have a few idiyappam recipes in my blog,both instant and homemade and they are always filling and also a wholesome meal in itself.When you have idiyappam ready you can flavour it with any thing you like and the options are endless and purely upto your imagination.Usually a breakfast recipe,this can be had a dinner item too as I make it sometimes or a snack.The method of preparation is very easy and quick and can be made in no time.For kids who are fussy eaters,you can always a…

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Accompaniment for Idly/Dosa, Chettinad Recipes, Chutney

KARA CHUTNEY

Kara means spicy and true to it’s name Kara Chutney is a spicy an tangy chutney best suited for many items like idli,dosa and kuzhi paniyaram.All are very fond of this chutney.This is a chettinad special and I make it often. So when yesterday I made kuzhi paniyarams,I couldn’t resist myself in making this tasty chutney.Usually red chillies are on a higher side in this chutney but you can adjust it to your taste buds.Onions and tomatoes well blended with tamarind and red chilles are perfect as a best combo for dosas and idlis.Do try it and let me know…..

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Accompaniment for Idly/Dosa, Chutney

KADAMBA CHUTNEY

Kadama means a mixture and kadamba chutney is a mixture of vegetables sauteed to perfection and blended with spices.I had this chutney at a hotel in kumbakonam when we were visiting temples of our family deity.The taste was so good,that I couldn’t help asking the people who served with what it was made.And when they told it was a mixture of vegetables I was curious and learnt the recipe from them.I tried this at home many a times but had time to click this weekend at leisure.You can have a variety of choice of vegetables other than I have choosen,this…

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Accompaniment for Idly/Dosa, Chutney

BESAN CHUTNEY

No,it’s not a chutney which requires grinding.It’s a chutney with gram flour.And tastes great with idlis,dosas and chappathi too.I learnt this from my MIL who used to make this for idlis and dosas.It’s also called bombay chutney,i don’t have the slightest clue why.It’s been ages since i made this just as a brainstrom i got reminded of this and here it is.It is very easy to make and tastes simply awesome.Do try and let me know.. Notes

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No Onion No Garlic, Snacks

PALAK PAKODA

Palak Pakoda is a crispy and spicy snack made with Spinach leaves. Loaded with iron and other minerals, this fritter recipe is much apt to grace any party or simply for a tea time snack. All the ingredients used in…

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Breakfast Series

SOUTH INDIAN BREAKFAST-1

Starting today,on weekends I will be posting some breakfast ideas as well in addition to Lunch Menu Series.I have 3 Lunch Menu Series now and I thought why not do a breakfast series today?I have all these recipes on my blog except Rava Kesari and Filter Coffee which I shall post soon.I made all these last sunday and I didn’t make any lunch.It was a nice feeling to make all these recipes and shared this with some visiting friends.You can make Mini Idli Sambhar,Ven Pongal or Keerai Vada too.The choice and variety here is endless. I had idly batter ready…

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Breakfast Recipes, Idli Varieties

OATS IDLI

We all know of oats as a breakfast which has innumerable health benefits.Normally at my home porridge is made with it and is not touched by my daughter.As I was thinking a good way to make her eat this wonder cereal,the idea of making idlis came to my mind.It would be a great breakfast or dinner option also.Oats,I came to know has a very good source of fibre and are rich in minerals,fibres and anti oxidants.They also lower blood sugar levels and cholesterol.It also has some starch and carbohydrates.It is filling,yet light on the tummy.As I set out to make…

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