THAVALA ADAI
Thavala Adai is a heavy yet tasty snack or dinner recipe prepared in Tamil Nadu. It is a very filling recipe and my grandma used to make it with much passion. Loaded with lentils and rice this is liked by…
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These days I am making and eating a lot of chaats or salads for those sudden hunger pangs. This is one such recipe which was a truly innovative one, which was made almost instantly with the available ingredients at home…
Read moreCHEESE DIP
Cheese is one such accompaniment which is truly loved by kids and Dhivya is no exception. I try to include cheese in forms such as spreads, slices, processed or pizza cheese for various favorite recipes. It is loaded with milk…
Read moreALU TIKKI BURGER
No one can resist burgers and if it is homemade,then it is all the more better. I love Alu Tikkis very much.Growing up in New Delhi, I have seen street vendors here and there selling hot Alu Tikkis all time…
Read moreSCHEZWAN PANEER CANAPE
Finger foods or party snacks are an all time favorite of all. I love making these kinds of snacks to kids which are healthy and can be please any crowd. Dip Foods sent me this packet of crunchy healthy baked…
Read moreSEVAI BAGALABATH
Sevai or Idiyappam is nothing but string hoppers or rice noodles which can be made with so many variations or tastes. I have quite a number of sevai recipes and this is one such tasty and tempting recipe. This can…
Read morePOTATO BHAJJI
In our home all are fond of snacks and I make them once a week, usually on weekends.As the weather is chill here it is always divine to have some deep fried snack wit masala chai.Such came one occasion last…
Read moreGREEN MASALA IDLI
I had this Green Masala Idli for the first time when I came here to Bangalore about 13 years back in Sri Krishna Bhavan Restuarant. I was so much hooked by the taste that I would have it each time we visited there.I was tempted to make this last week with the small amount of idli batter that was left over.The greens needed for the recipe was also available at home and as an enthusiastic blogger I sprang in to the kitchen and started for the preparation.This recipe has palak or spinach included in it and can be fed to…
Read moreRAJASTHANI MIRCHI VADA
Mirchi Vada is a spicy and tasty deep fried potato stuffed snack in big sized green chiiles specifically used for pickles and bajjis which are less hot than the small chilles.I was wanting to make this since long but had a chance to post this today.Usually served with mint or tamarind chutney,this is more popular in Jodhpur,a town in Rajasthan owing to the water which lends a unique taste.I also tasted once a unique chaat which was made with mirchi vadas.There a lot of snack varieties in India and the North region snacks are quite different from the Southern counterparts.This…
Read moreAAMA VADAI
Aama Vadai or Paruppu Vadai as it is called is a bengal gram and tur dal based fritter usually made during festivals in Tamil Nadu.It is specially made during Weddings,Boghi and Avani Avittam. Avani Avitttam or Upakarma is a vedic ritual practiced by Hindus of Brahmin caste.It is conducted once in a year during the month of Shravana when Brahmins change their Upanayana thread. This day is also important as Brahmins worship Rishis and offer libation of water to their ancestors. Amongst other delicacies Paruppu Poli and Paruppu Payasam is also made.The vadai is a no garlic no onion recipe,since…
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Hi, Welcome to my Blog! I am Nithya Ravi a passionate cook and food blogger, author and photographer. I have been involved with food since childhood and have been blogging for more than two years now. I have seen with my mom and grandmothers since my younger days, picking up stories in food and food related things. I dedicate this blog to my daughter and husband who have been in someway or the other involved with my blogging. I also would like to thank my mother-in-law whose is ever supporting and offers every piece of advice I ask for.
