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Authentic Brahmin Recipe, Rasam, Rice Accompaniments, Traditional Recipes

NADATHIVITTA RASAM

February 21, 2015 by Nithya Leave a comment

Today iam going to post a unique and our family recipe rasam.In olden days for grinding spices grandmas used ammi and kuzhavi.It is actually a flat grinding stone.You might think what that has to do with uor rasam recipe today.Well,iam coming to that.It is on that grinding stone the masala for this rasam was ground.Nadathivitta litreally means to run the long stone on the flat granite stone surface.Well it is in this this rasam tur dal is soaked and grounded and not cooked and added.A simple rasam tastes great with any thuvayal and appalam/papad.My grandma used to make it and…

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Authentic Brahmin Recipe, Rasam, Rice Accompaniments, Traditional Recipes

MOR RASAM

January 19, 2015 by Nithya Leave a comment

To many this rasam may sound new,but it is an age old recipe made in my household as a mix with rice when you have cold cough etc.I don’t mind eating fresh curd when i have cold but it is a general fact that it should be avoided when you have cold.My mom and grand mom used to make it whenever we feel having it.It is so comforting that my hubby likes to drink it as a soup as well.Now see below the easiest recipe of mor rasam. NOTES

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Authentic Brahmin Recipe, Kootu, Rice Accompaniments, Traditional Recipes

AVIYAL

November 25, 2014 by Nithya Leave a comment

Aviyal is a dish that is so much common made in Tamil Nadu,Kerala and Udipi cuisines and is a beutiful blend of mixed vegetables in coconut and yogurt gravy.This one is an essential in the famous Onam Sadya recipes.We all make this at home and no exception.All like it a home and i make this for the sunday brunch so that all can enjoy this at leisure.The version of making this differs at each home,but this is how we make it and is simply yummy and creamy.Check this exiting recipe and surprise your family this sunday. Notes

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Authentic Brahmin Recipe, Easy, Rasam, Rice Accompaniments, Traditional Recipes

GODDU RASAM

November 13, 2014 by Nithya 1 Comment

Goddu rasam,yes it is a very good rasam.Not jokingbelieve me it is a very tempting and flavourful rasam.My MIL often makes it and it is a rasam where toor dal is tempered and not cooked and added to the thin gravy.Amongst the many varieties of rasam made this one hails from tanjore district of Tamil Nadu.A very simple dish which can be made when you want no elaborate proceedures and yet want a comfort and filling meal.Can we see the recipe now? Notes

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Snacks, Tiffin

CHILLI BAJJI/MOLAGA BAJJI

November 12, 2014 by Nithya Leave a comment

If i say monsoon snacks,the first thing that comes to my mind is this chilli /molaga bajji.Simply drooling while typing this.Yum yum..Well just an excuse,don’t worry tastes great even when there is no rain this chilli bajji is an awesome snack item.I made this on a saturday evening and all enjoyed to the core.I also like a North indian version of this which i intend to post later.The batter is just normal bajji batter and can be made in no time.Try out this as an snack and enjoy with your family..

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Authentic Brahmin Recipe, Dry Curry, Rice Accompaniments, Traditional Recipes

CLUSTER BEANS PARUPPU USILI

November 11, 2014 by Nithya Leave a comment

Paruppu usili is a traditional tamil brahmin curry variety had with rice and gravy.Lentils are soaked, ground and steamed then crumbled and mixed with boiled veggie in this casa clucter bean or kotthavarangai in tamil.Usually this is a great combo with Mor kuzhambu but tastes as much good with vatha kuzhambu as well.You can try the same recipe with french beans as well.Follow this proceedure and enjoy a traditional meal with your loved ones. Notes

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

PEPPER KUZHAMBU/MILAGU KUZHAMBU

November 9, 2014 by Nithya Leave a comment

Unlike the usual varieties of tamarind based gravies or kuzhambu this pepper kuzhambu is not only spicy but combats with cold and body pain as well.Yes,it has many health benefits and i would love to have during rainy season and this gravy naturally gives heat to the body.It helps in digestion and is full of flavour and when had with hot rice and sesame oil drizzled over,simply tastes divine.You can make this in ajiffy and can serve as a main course for a lazy sunday afternoon.I personally like to have it with any raita,suits very well,try this and you’ll like…

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Easy, Kootu

CABBAGE KOOTU

November 8, 2014 by Nithya Leave a comment

We all like to have simple yet healthy and filling menu sometimes and from the elaborate preparations stick to a wholesome quick food.This cabbage kootu aptly fits the category and and i prefer it on lazy afternoons with hot rasam.Kootu is a stew made out of many vegetables such as chayote or chow chow,pumpkin,snake gourd to name a few.Each one can be made differently and the choice is yours.It is less time consuming to prepare,tasty and flafourful too.Cabbage is otherwise very bland having no taste of it’s own,but considering the fact it is healthy i have added a few spices…

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Snacks, Tiffin

KEERAI VADAI

November 7, 2014 by Nithya Leave a comment

Iam always fond of vadais and this keerai vadai is so crisp and full of flavour i can’t tell you.It was on one of these raint days i made this and weather was just an excuse.For me to make and feed my family is the joyous and likable things to do and i enjoyed making these cute little fritters..Spinach has all the iron and minerals and kids who hate eating these greens would surely love to grab a bit on these.Serve as a starter or an evening snack or tiffin this one will please all.I have made these vadais with…

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Snacks, Vada

MASALA VADA

November 6, 2014 by Nithya Leave a comment

Masala vada is the favourite snack which cannot be stopped eating at just two or three.Yes,i usually end up making a little extra batter so that i can pack for my hubby next day also along with lunch to his office.I generally make this on weekend evenings and serve it as a snack,but you can serve with your lunch menu as well when you want an elaborate lunch or you invite friends over.A crispy snack made out of toor and channa dal this vada is simply irresistable.Scroll down for an easy and tasty recipe and try this for your family…

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Raita/Pachadi, Rice Accompaniments, Traditional Recipes

GOOSEBERRY RAITA/NELLIKAI PACHADI

October 27, 2014 by Nithya Leave a comment

Raitas are always a good accompaniment to rice,chapathis and can be just eaten as well.This gooseberry raita/nellikai pachadi in tamil has so many health benefits that i can possibly write here.It is an age old recipe made in our house and we tend to forget the old time recipes nowadays,possibly because of the change in the food habits of our younger generation taste buds who like fancy and fast food. Keeping all the taste buds of all age groups,i do prepare authentic food recipes atleast 3-4 times a week and i do try to include foods that have health benefits…

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