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Lunchbox Ideas, Rice Variety

CABBAGE RICE/LUNCH BOX IDEA

May 26, 2015 by Nithya Leave a comment

Cabbage is one of the omitted vegetables for most and people eat it just for the sake of it,mainly because it doesn’t have any flavour of it’s own.I besides making poriyal/curry add it to many dishes in upma,aval,sandwiches,noodles and soup as well.I even make pakoda with it.Not much talking,coming to the topic,I saw this cabbage recipe in a cook book when sitting in the airport.Causally scrolling across the pages I stumbled upon this recipe and tried it when I came home,ofcourse for daughter’s lunch box.It tasted truly nice wih the balance of added spices and onions,the cabbage rice was liked…

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Authentic Brahmin Recipe, Kuzhambu Varieties, Rice Accompaniments, Traditional Recipes

ARACHUVITTA VATHAKUZHAMBU/KUZHAMBU VARIETIES

May 24, 2015 by Nithya Leave a comment

It was in a relative’s wedding lunch menu I tasted this arachuvitta vathakuzhambu.Needless to say it was tasty,but it was kind of thicker as a paste and when asked it what is was,the catering people told,it was a side dish for curd rice and it has some blended spices roasted and ground and added to the gravy.I did not have any idea of arachutta vathakuzhambu,I knew only arachuvitta sambhar.This one sounded unique and immediately after 2 days I tried it in my kitchen.I kept the gravy not too thick,as we wanted the gravy to go with rice.You may follow the…

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Authentic Brahmin Recipe, Breakfast Recipes, Tiffin, Traditional Recipes, Upma

ARISI UPMA

May 23, 2015 by Nithya 4 Comments

Arisi upma is a traditional authentic tiffin or breakfast item.It is also had during fasting or vrat days.A tasty upma variety with rice and bit of tur dal grounded to coarse consistency,it is flavourful and filling as well.You can make the powder in advance and store it in an air tight container and use it as and when needed.If you want in large quantities you can grind them in a flour mill.There are many ways of doing this ,these days you even get readymade mix for this in all suoer markets.You may choose whatever method this one is a tasty…

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Accompaniment for Idly/Dosa, Chettinad Recipes, Chutney

KARA CHUTNEY

May 22, 2015 by Nithya Leave a comment

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

May 16, 2015 by Nithya Leave a comment

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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Authentic Brahmin Recipe, Rice Accompaniments, Thogayal/Podi

KOTHAMALLI PODI/CORIANDER LEAVES POWDER

May 11, 2015 by Nithya 2 Comments

This kothamalli podi or coriander leaves powder is one authentic recipe of our household.We all know of curry leaves powder,but this involves pounding of one or more spices together to a coarse form.My daughter loves it to the core and often asks my MIL to make it for her.This is an easy recipe and goes well with mor kuzhambu.The point to be noted here is you should use only fresh green leaves as the give a nice earthy flavour to the podi.The spices and chilles add a nice flavour and overall when mixed with rice tastes simply superb.Try this out…

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Lunchbox Ideas, Rice Variety

PUDINA RICE/MINT RICE/LUNCH BOX IDEA

May 9, 2015 by Nithya Leave a comment

Pudina Rice i make whenever there is boredom to make anything which requires long preparations.This is a rice variety and a lunch box option too which is apt for the busy mornings.Normally rice is made daily at home with any gravy such as sambhar or rasam,but sometimes to break the boredom i make this.Pudina or mint is one flavourful leaf and enhances the taste of rice.As i was thinking what to make for lunch this suddenly cropped up mind and i thought since it is not in my blog,clicked the pictures as well.So scroll down for an easy recipe of…

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Dry Curry, Rice Accompaniments, Traditional Recipes

SEPPANKILANGU FRY/COLLACASSIA FRY/ARBI FRY

April 19, 2015 by Nithya Leave a comment

Seppankilangu/Collacasia /Arbi is one wonder vegetable.I have always loved cooking this and the fry made with this is simply superb.For those you not familiar with this type curry which is a regular in our and almost all south indian households,this recipe might prove useful.Collacasia has this unique property of stickiness when boiled which strangely vanishes when roasted.In this recipe i have just fried collacasia with sprinkled spices,but you can roast with mustard temperings and make it as a curry as well.This fry is apt for sambhar rice or any variety rice.I have made aachari arbi also but didn’t have the…

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Authentic Brahmin Recipe, Kuzhambu Varieties, Rice Accompaniments, Traditional Recipes

ARAI PULI VATHA KUZHAMBU

April 17, 2015 by Nithya Leave a comment

It was some time back that i was thinking somehow i don’t have this gravy in my blog,though we make regularly at home and dhivya too likes it.This kuzhambu variety is a long forgotten recipe in many households and some might not even have heard of this exotic gravy.I have enjoyed it eating many a times from the hands of my grandmothers and my mother too. In my in laws place too this recipe is known and my MIL makes it often.This simple recipe can be made in no time and tastes great with dal rice with dollops of ghee.I…

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Mango Recipes, Pickles

MENTHYA MANGA/INSTANT MANGO PICKLE

April 15, 2015 by Nithya Leave a comment

Who doesn’t love mangoes and iam no exeption.As everyone i look forward to the mango season and love to make pickles besides enjoying the fruit.The mango season is in full swing now and couldn’t resist making this instant pickle.For this no soaking or standing time is needed,you make it and eat it.Methyam or vendhyam is fenugreek in tamil and it’s unique in flavour in the pickle is simply awesome.It requires less than 10 minutes to make and you can make it with ease.So scroll down for an easy recipe with mango.. Notes Use firm solid mangoes for better taste.

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Authentic Brahmin Recipe, Kuzhambu Varieties, Medium, Rice Accompaniments, Traditional Recipes

PULIKACHAL/TAMARIND RICE MIX/PULIYODHARAI MIX

April 13, 2015 by Nithya Leave a comment

The fondest memories still lie fresh in my mind when i think of pulikachal. My mom used to pack this for journeys when we used to travel from Delhi to Chennai to visit grandparents.The very idea of eating in train with my bro and parents exited me always, everytime. My mom is an expert and eating well her dishes i can judge how tasty they can be though not an exact,replica of hers have sure made an attempt.Now my daughter loves this.So generation after generation, pulikachal is creating waves in my house. Notes

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