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Breakfast Recipes, Oats

LEMON OATS

April 10, 2015 by Nithya Leave a comment

Morning time is always hectic for all of us and iam no exception.After doing all household chores in the mornings I sit with my healthy breakfast schedule.I don’t follow a strict regime but have started including more of oats these days in my diet.Normally it would be porridge but experimenting is fun.I made this for breakfast about a week back and it was so good that i thought i will be making this more often.Oats as we all know has fibre content and is easily digestable too.So over to a super quick breakfast. Notes

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Aadi Perukku Recipes, Authentic Brahmin Recipe, Lunchbox Ideas, Neiveidhyam Recipes, Rice Variety, Traditional Recipes

COCONUT RICE/THENGAI SADAM

April 9, 2015 by Nithya Leave a comment

This is one simple one pot meal,but then for beginners and a few of our north indian friends might find this post useful.This coconut rice is often prepared as an offering too an sis a must in kanu pongal and adi perukku.This can be a great lunch packing idea as well requires no time to prepare it.The tastiest and the yummiest rice variety will be ready in a jiffy.I made this long back and this was quitely lying in my draft until today.Over to the recipe.. Notes

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Accompaniment for Idly/Dosa, Chutney

RED COCONUT CHUTNEY

April 7, 2015 by Nithya Leave a comment

I always look forward to the accompaniments for the main dishes whenever i visit any restuarant.On one such occasion when we all were terribly hungry on our visit to chennai sometime before on road we stopped at Adyar Ananada Bhawan on the highway.The red chutney they served for idli was truly remarkable.It may seem simple sometimes but when right ingredients put in the right propotion turns a simple dish to a royal treat.So when i came home made that very same chutney which was enjoyed by all.So here’s a simple yet spicy chutney coming your way.. Notes You can add…

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Accompaniment for Idly/Dosa, Chutney

LEMON CHILLY CHUTNEY

April 6, 2015 by Nithya Leave a comment

This lemon chilly chutney is an unusually hot and tangy chutney.Needless to say that it goes well with idlis and dosas and upma too.It requires very few ingredients and apt for those busy mornings when you don’t have time to grate coconut.So when you really want something hot and spicy then go for this lemon chilli chutney.I adapted this recipe from ChitrasFoodBook .Thanks chitra for this wonderful recipe,all at home enjoyed with soft idlis.I made some changes to the original recipe and here it goes.. Notes

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Accompaniment for Idly/Dosa, Chutney

CORIANDER CHUTNEY/KOTHAMALLI CHUTNEY

April 2, 2015 by Nithya Leave a comment

Coriander or kothamalli chutney is one of easiest and quickest chutney varieties and the good part is it is healthy too.Iam planning a chutney series of adding many chutney recipes in my blog and this is a small step towards it.Coriander chutney has this freshness and it’s colour is appealing to the eyes.It tastes great with ilis and dosas.There is another version without coconut and that tastes great too.Now over to the simple recipe of coriander or kothamalli chutney.

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Snacks, Tiffin, Vada

THAYIR VADAI/CURD VADA

April 1, 2015 by Nithya Leave a comment

` Curd vadai or Thayir Vadai is one of our family favourites.I like to make it because of the creamy curd texture and vada when mixed gives an exotic flavour to the snack.Normally when i make make Medhu Vada or urad dal vada,i reserve some batter extra or make some vadas extra so that i can make this.It is healthy as it involves curd and tastes really awesome.I have seen in Iyengar functions and marriages,the making of this snack is mandatory and they add this to their lunch menu.When you are preparing medhu vada next time you know what to do,yes,try out this yummy recipe but without adding onions and let me know..

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Adai Varieties, Breakfast Recipes, Dinner recipes, Tiffin

ADAI

March 27, 2015 by Nithya Leave a comment

Adai is a crepe made out of lentils and rice.And it is one of the protein filled breakfast or tiffin recipes because of the lots of lentils in it.It is made thicker than the dosa,so it is filling so had as night meal.Considered healthy also it also has ordinary and and boiled rice as well.I usually make this once a week and tastes great when served direct from the tawa.It was during my childhood days that i enjoyed eating these stuff from my mom.It was so crisp on the outside and soft on the outside.So whenever you want to have…

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Breakfast Recipes, Dosa Varieties, Snacks

VEG KARA DOSA

March 26, 2015 by Nithya Leave a comment

If you have eaten at saravana bhawan then you the taste of kara dosa.Simply irresistable.I don’t miss it whever i go there and have tried and tasted many a times in my kitchen.It is very popular among kids and they end up eating all the veggies without fuss.This can be made for dinner too or as an evening snack.The vegetables have to be fresh here as the filling won’t be tasty then.The stuffing i made in the morning and when my daughter invited her friends over in the evening i made these.You cantry this as a filling breakfast too.Simply tasty.See…

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Pickles

TOMATO THOKKU/PICKLES

March 24, 2015 by Nithya Leave a comment

It was for a long time i wanted to post this versatile thokku.I call it It versatile because you can have this with almost anything.I have added chilli more than usual this time to look like the adyar grand sweets tomato pickle.It can be stored for many days so have added oil and chilies more.It is very easy to make and is one of the pickles which beginers can try out easily with confidence.Do try this pickle when you have tomatoes in bulk.See here the simple recipe.. Notes

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Snacks, Tiffin

VAZHAIPOO VADAI/EVENING SNACKS

March 23, 2015 by Nithya Leave a comment

It was at at myapore karpagamba vilas that i first tasted this unique banana flower or vazhaipoo vadai.I was wondering how it would taste and lo!It was heavenly.The texture was soft on the inside and crisp on the outside.I have tried this at home many times and this saturday could make it again and click as well.The removal of stamen from the floret of banana flower is a tough job.Normally from preventing of stain in the palms i apply coconut oil and then remove.It is a good tip really.After that chopping is to be done and cut pieces clearly immersed…

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Breakfast Recipes, Dosa Varieties, Tiffin, Traditional Recipes

WHEAT DOSA

March 18, 2015 by Nithya Leave a comment

It is when fasts come or when iam really in a mood to have instant dosa but a filling one,i make this.It is very easy and requires no standing time.You can make the batter start making it and eat ,that’s it.Wheat dosa is also a good option to diabetic patients and they can easily eat this to heart’s content.I prepared this dosa for my MIL for dinner sometime last week.Some make this plain wheat dosa but i have added a quater cup of rice flour for extra crispiness.I remember grandma preparing these and in those days people were more so…

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