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Breakfast Recipes, Tiffin, Traditional Recipes

PEPPER POHA/PEPPER AVAL

September 9, 2014 by Nithya Leave a comment

Poha is one ingredient which comes in handy during urgency in preparing quick breakfast or an evening snack.This recipe is a very easy and simple with all the items readily available in our pantry.As poha/aval soaks in very less time and is light on the stomach it it apt for people you watch their weight and works well for people on the go.Pepper is also a good digesting agent and combats with the cold and couch.So next time when you are out of ideas as what make for breakfast try this pepper aval and iam sure you’ll like it. Notes

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Accompaniment for Idly/Dosa

KATHRIKAI GOTHSU

September 3, 2014 by Nithya Leave a comment

It is always a welcome change for me when i try something from the usual sidedishes and this is what i made last week when Ravi brought his friends over.Sometimes he’ll ask for authentic dishes to be made.I made this in the morning and served this for breakfast with idlis.Brinjal gothsu is a tasty accompaniment which came as a blessing when i was just running out of ideas.I remembered mom’s famous gothsu.You can pair it with pongal,dosa and arisi upma too.Tastes divine.I also make a mix veg gothsu which i’ll post later,but this brinjal gothsu roasted on stove top gives…

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Rasam, Rice Accompaniments

MYSORE RASAM

September 2, 2014 by Nithya Leave a comment

Mysore rasam is one of the flavourful and refreshing rasams of the many varieties of rasam we make.As we all know rasam is served as the second course in the south indian menu next to sambhar.Unlike other rasams this one is a bit thicker and richer because of the spices roasted and grounded,mixed and simmered to perfection.I usually make it for dinner as an accompaniment with rice and serve with fried papads/applams.Piping hot rasam with steamed rice with dollops of homemade ghee is truly divine to eat.It is a normal practice to make this rasam during functions and festivities but…

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Gokulashtami Recipes, Indian Festival Recipes, Kesari Recipes, Neiveidhyam Recipes, Sweets

AVAL KESARI

August 11, 2014 by Nithya Leave a comment

Come July- august, the whole month will be filled with festivities and fasting too.For that we have make some offering to GOD and it is always a tasty affair for me to indulge into making sweets.I always look to it that the offerings made are authentic and well tried at home.No new fancy recipes here.So as I was wondering what to make for this aadi velli i.e. Fridays between July 15th and august 15th the old recipe aval kesari caught my attention.I was looking for something easy to make and which is traditional too and of course tasty. I have…

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Indian Festival Recipes, Neiveidhyam Recipes, Snacks, Tiffin, Traditional Recipes, Vada

METHU VADA

August 8, 2014 by Nithya Leave a comment

A classic south indian breakfast is never complete without the Methu vada.It is always a great pleasure for me to make vadas not only because it is a favourite at home but I like touching and mixing the smooth urad dal batter.Strange but true it’s soft and fluffy texture is one to be experienced. Usually this type of vada finds place in many of the south indian poojas and festivities and always a welcome at home.Vadas are deep fried lentil fritters and tastes awesome when served hot. Whenever I make this I reserve some batter extra so that I may…

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Rice Accompaniments, Thogayal/Podi

BITTER GOURD POWDER

August 2, 2014 by Nithya 4 Comments

I felt somehow there is no recipe of bittergourd in my blog just because hubby and daughter run away miles if I make it.I don’t make it often,but rarely make it for a change.Well,no one really knows the goodness of many vegetables,we simply make them only if our loved ones like them,don’t we?But MIL is a diabetic and there are foods she should avoid.To make something different I stumbled upon this Bitter gourd powder while searching for diabetic recipes on the net.It was easy and tasty as well.This one is a good rice mix and tastes great with rice.I always…

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Kootu

PARANGIKKAI VELLA KOOTU

July 27, 2014 by Nithya Leave a comment

It was during my summer holidays that I first tasted this parangikkai vella kootu.We used to spend our vacation in chennai every year and from delhi used to visit my grandparents there.Grandma took special care in preparing the delicacies and what joy it gave her.It is yet another rare and authentic recipe which I haven’t seen served in any hotels.Totally homestyle it is.Parangikkai is red pumpkin and vellam is jaggery,so it is a sweet flavoured stew which is had as an accompaniment with rice and another spicy curry to meet all the tastes of our versatile tongue.It is normally made…

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Dry Curry, Rice Accompaniments

VENDAKKAI CURRY

July 25, 2014 by Nithya Leave a comment

Who dosen’t like lady’s finger?Iam afraid there are a lot in the crowd who will agree with me.It is one of those veggies that goes with north and south indian cuisine.I have already one north indian curry with this awesome veggie,so I thought of posting a simple yet delicious and crunchy curry.This one needs no preparation and so can be made in a very short time.Lady’s finger has many health benefits,besides being a good for diabetic patients.To name a few they are proven to increase memory,boost immunity and is an excellent laxative.I make this often at home and tastes great…

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Kuzhambu Varieties, Rice Accompaniments, Traditional Recipes

VAZHAI POO KUZHAMBU

July 20, 2014 by Nithya Leave a comment

I always like to cook traditional food whenever I get a chance and this one I learnt from my mom who makes it to perfection.In our family authentic food items are always a welcome and usually I make it on holidays.We all relish on such foods as they are so tasty and add a classic feel to it.My hubby is not only a great food critic but also eats whatever I make with much interest.No other go for him?So when I found this banana flower last week I purchased it to make this tasty gravy for a sunday lunch.You can…

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Kootu, Medium

VAZHAITHANDU MOR KOOTU/BANANA STEM MOR KOOTU

June 22, 2014 by Nithya Leave a comment

I like banana stem or vazhaithandu because of it’s numerous health benefits.Personally it was a boon to me when i suffered from kidney stones for the past 2 years and my doc recommended to drink banana stem juice daily.I never knew what would that do with the disease curing,but did what i was told.It’s fibre content is very good for our body and treats many diseases with ease.Taste wise also it is chewy and with the blended coconut and spices this kootu tastes simply awesome.It is a yoghurt based gravy or kottu and tastes best with variety rice items.Banana tree…

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Pickles

NEER NELLIKAI

June 17, 2014 by Nithya Leave a comment

Neer nellikai is a pickle out of gooseberries in salt water and grounded spices.A delectable pickle that has a peculiar taste it is loaded with goodness.It has almost no oil so can be had heartily by any one.As we all know gooseberry has many health benefits and is a major source of vitamin C.Grandma used to sun dry gooseberries with a little salt smeared on top and then when they were totally dry used to eat as a digestive.Similarly you can soak them in sugar syrup too and sun dry them.Moving to pickle making,this one involves very less effort and…

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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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