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VADA PAV

August 9, 2016 by Nithya Leave a comment

Vada Pav is a street food which is deep fried potato patty with spices and chutneys and native to Mumbai.Though I have had this addictive snack many times,I am making it for the first time at home.This is a step wise process involving preparing chutneys,making potato patties and assembling them on the pav bun. Pav is a variant of Pao which means sweetened bread in Portugese. The Vada Pav is an innovative recipe made by a Marathi and the rest is history.Many restuarants sell these cute vada pavs and some have additional toppings as well.I am also fond of Pav…

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Lunchbox Ideas, Pulao, Rice Variety

TAWA PULAO

July 20, 2016 by Nithya Leave a comment

Tawa Pulao is a famous street food of Mumbai. I have always heard that it is a very easy dish to make. I had Kohinoor Super Silver Basmati Rice in my pantry which I have been tempting to try out, and Tawa Pulao gave me a perfect excuse to use it. Kohinoor Super Basmati rice is a 100% pure & original Pusa basmati variety which gives whitish slender rice with a buttery flavour and subtle aroma, thus making this the perfect rice for the special dish. This pulao is loaded with veggies and is a healthy option to for quick…

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Mango Recipes, Milkshakes

MANGO MASTANI

June 29, 2016 by Nithya Leave a comment

Mango Mastani is a dessert drink originated in Pune .It is a thick milkshake with ice cream and nuts.I had it once in a juice bar here in Bangalore and was hooked by the taste.I decided there itself that I should make this and post this on my blog.The epic says that the drink got it’s name from the Peshwa Baji Rao’s wife who is said to be a brave and beautiful woman.The delicious concoction of mangoes,ice cream and dry fruits makes it delicious.You could find this at almost any eatery,but making it at home was a tasty affair.As it…

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Breakfast Recipes

KANDA POHA

May 23, 2016 by Nithya Leave a comment

 Kanda Poha is a staple food of Maharashtra and is eaten with awe for breakfast.This is made with beaten rice or poha with potatoes(batata) and onion(kanda) and cooked to perfection.It is an easy to make dish and is also a good lunch box option.One my friends who is a Maharashtrian,taught me the exotic recipe which was not only quick but easy and tasty as well.Plenty of onions and boiled and cubed potatoes gives this recipe a unique and flavourful feel.As many of you might be aware of Poha in South Indian cuisine would be either Puli Aval which is tamarind based or a pepper flavoured one called Milagu Aval.Also there is a sweet version with jaggery called Vella Aval and sugar based Aval Kesari.

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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.

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