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Accompaniment for Idly/Dosa, Authentic Brahmin Recipe, Homemade, Thogayal/Podi

IDLI MOLAGA PODI

October 26, 2014 by Nithya Leave a comment

Idli molaga podi is one of the basic powders in every south indian households and assumes a distinct place in all pantries.When i posted the recipe of idli batter i thought of posting this as well as idlis and molaga podi are good combination and even when there are chutneys,sambhars or any accompaniment,this molaga podi forms a great side dish with idlis and dosas.I can be sure when i have this molaga podi in hand then my idlis awil be eaten without fuss.When travelling too this forms a good sidedish with idlis and smeared with sesame oil this is simply…

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Diwali Snacks, Indian Festival Recipes, Snacks, Traditional Recipes

MADRAS MIXTURE

October 16, 2014 by Nithya Leave a comment

No celebration is complete without sweets and savouries and this Madras Mixture is an amalgamation of many savouries put together and tastes great with piping hot coffee.Each Diwali it is a kind of ritual to prepare this and this year it is no different.I always make omapodi my daughter’s favorite along with hubby’s ribbon pakoda. Given below are the links to the recipes that go into making Madras Mixture. You can add kara sev which i have in my blog,and also thenkuzhal. The variations are endless and you can suit your taste and liking accordingly. OMAPODI

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Diwali Snacks, Gokulashtami Recipes, Indian Festival Recipes, Snacks

MULLU MURUKKU

October 14, 2014 by Nithya Leave a comment

Murukku or mullu murukku is prepared during diwali and janmashtami festivals,but i just wanted an excuse to prepare as i wanted to try this very much.I was sceptical about the outcome but then it was Diwali and i had to make it.Many beginners find this rather tricky as the squeezing into perfect rounds is a great task.By practicing for long and with great efforts i could to certain extent make these cute roundels. I made flour at home since i made only a small batch,but if you happen to have a flour mill nearby,better to have grounded there.I have also…

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Dinner recipes, Easy, Indian Festival Recipes, Ovo Vegetarian, Payasam/Kheer Recipes, Traditional Recipes, Vegetarian

PARUPPU PAYASAM

October 13, 2014 by Nithya Leave a comment

I was wondering about the menu i should be preparing for Diwali and as you know no feast is complete without dessert.In traditional south indian meal during any festivity Payasam is a must.And my MIL always says when offering to GOD jaggery based payasam is considered auspicious.I made a small amount of kadala paruppu and payatham paruppu mixed payasam during my visit to parent’s house last month and am planning to make this for diwali menu.This is a channa dal and moong dal based payasam and is prepared during Avani avittam festival and Navaratri too.

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Rasam, Rice Accompaniments

LEMON RASAM

October 3, 2014 by Nithya Leave a comment

Rasam is one comfort as far iam concerned.A light lentil based soup normaly flavoured with tomatoes and spices it tastes awesome.Lemon rasam on the contrary uses only lemon and chilllies and i often prepare during weekends since hubby likes it a lot.S ince it is very light you can drink it as a soup as well and serve as a starter with papad.Easy and simple which can be prepared in a jiffy ,what more do you want for wekend lunch?See recipe and make it and see your family’s reaction.Ofcourse they’ll love it for sure. Notes

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Lunchbox Ideas, Rice Variety

CAPSICUM LEMON RICE/LUNCH BOX IDEA

October 1, 2014 by Nithya Leave a comment

 Lemon rice is a famous all time lunch box option.But in my house it is a no no from both hubby and daughter.But each day what shall i pack?I ponder this always and i sometimes it becomes difficult to decide.Lemon rice is a great travel food as well and we also prepare for Adi Perukku festival and offer to god.This becomes Neivedhyam to many festivals as well.While thinking of making a twist with the regular lemon rice i just added finely chopped capsicums while tempering.Normally only tempering is done and mixed with rice,but you can try this for a change.See the simple yet tasty recipe of capsicum lemon rice.Will soon post the regular lemon rice as well.Now try uot a hand on thas capsicum lemon rice.

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Snacks, Sundal Recipes

GREEN PEAS SUNDAL/PATTANI SUNDAL

September 25, 2014 by Nithya 2 Comments

Legumes are always healthy and when some spices go into it it becomes tasty as well.The most popular sundal in my household is pattani or green peas sundal.This becomes a after school evening snack as well and is a good option to make on regular days as well in addition to making and offering for goddess during Navarathri celebrations.Easy and quick to make recipe of green peas sundal goes like this… Notes

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Snacks, Sundal Recipes

PAYATHAM PARUPPU SUNDAL/MOONG DAL SUNDAL

September 23, 2014 by Nithya Leave a comment

Payatham paruppu or pasi paruppu /Moong dal sundal is easy to make and full of health.You only have to take care that it dosen’t turn mushy and if you get the texture right raise your collars.Yes.The das should be seperate but at the same time they should be cooked.So don’t pressure cook it just cook in a open vessel and check at regural intervals.In no time yur dal will be perfectly done.All you need is patience and perfection will follw suit.Now to the recipe. Notes

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Snacks, Sundal Recipes

KADALA PARUPPU SUNDAL

September 21, 2014 by Nithya Leave a comment

Navaratri is approaching and i thought of posting a few sundal recipes mandatorily made for the occasion.All festivals are joyous and many delicacies are prepared but navaratri celebrations last for nine days and each day a different Neivedhyam is offered to God.We also keep golu in our house and invite guests over and give manjal kumkum to the visiting girls and ladies as a kind of ritual.The steps for the golu can be kept in 3,5,7 or 9 no.s depending on the availability of dolls.My post today is Kadala parrupu sundal/Channa dal sundal which is easy to prepare and healthy…

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Pickles

VEPPILAI KATTI

September 19, 2014 by Nithya 4 Comments

Veppilai katti is one extrordinary dry powder which is usually consumed as a pickle and which does not need oil to prepare.Yes,it is a pickle made out of fresh citron leaves carefully pounded and grounded to perfection along with a few spices.It is also called as narthailai podi i.e.citron leaf powder in tamil and narangi patta in hindi.Normally as far as i know no hotel serves this and is usually homemade,though some like stores which sell vadams,applams and vathals like Ambika Applam company makes this and sells it in the market.My hubby loves this and will always demand for it…

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Dry Curry, Rice Accompaniments

YAM FRY

September 15, 2014 by Nithya Leave a comment

Yam fry is one of the simplest and tasty curry varieties you can make.The good thing is it tastes awesome with rice as well as rotis.Yam is one veggie that needs a lot of cleaning so i generally put in the sink and do the rest of the work.Every time i open the tap the water falling on it will loosen the mud on it and wash it with ease later on.Yam as we all now has many health benefits.It helps reduce constipation,decrease bad cholesterol levels and lowers colon cancer.It has vitamin B complex,riboflavin and also folic acid.This curry is…

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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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