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Breakfast Recipes, Karnataka Recipes

RAVA IDLI

March 11, 2015 by Nithya Leave a comment

Rava idli is an instant idli made with semolina or sooji.It takes just 15 minutes to prepare an can be one yummy breakfast recipe.My hubby likes it to the core and he loves eating it at the famous MTR restaurant here in bangalore.I have tasted it there many times and have always awed about the taste they give to it.Served with potato masala this idli is served with ghee.You can have it with sambhar and chutney too.Otherwise here in bangalore they serve it with a vegetable gravy called sagu.Now i don’t know how many of you know this.During world war…

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Lunchbox Ideas, Rice Variety

SUKKU MALLI MILAGU SADAM/GINGER CORIANDER PEPPER RICE/LUNCH BOX IDEA

March 5, 2015 by Nithya Leave a comment

It is often used to treat cold cough and other infections.Yes,iam talking about pepper and ginger.These are the wonder condiments that are readily available in our kitchens and we do make use of them knowing it’s medicinal benefits in one way or the other.But to use them as a flavouring for rice including the spices pepper,coriander and ginger was something unheard of.I came across a Tv show which ha this recipe and i was totally gued to it.The presentation was aewsomw and i knew i will make this as a lunch box option.Anyway we always end up sometimes with gastric…

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Chettinad Recipes, Kuzhambu Varieties, Rice Accompaniments

KARAKUZHAMBU

March 4, 2015 by Nithya Leave a comment

Karakuzhambu is one our family’s most liked gravies.There are many varieties and methods in making these but i like the classic one with drumstick and shallots.A great combo with potato fry an rice,you will end up eating a few mouthfuls extra.It is named karakuzhambu,so it’s a bit spicy but you can always adjust your spice level.I tasted this kuzhambu for the first time at saravana bhavan in chennai.What an awesome taste it was.Truly remarkable.Now this recipe can be made with brinjal,lady’s finger and any vegetable of your choice.Let’s see how it’s made.. Notes

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

SESAME RICE/ELLU SADAM

February 28, 2015 by Nithya Leave a comment

Ellu sadam or til rice as you might is prepared in the tamil month of puratasi as an offering for LORD MAHAVISHNU.Also for LORD SHANEESHWARA, it is offerered as a neivedhyam on saturdays.It can also be made for a filling lunch box too.Til or sesame seeds are available in black and white colours.You can use either of these.We can make the ellu podi and store in too .Just roasting the ingredients is the work here,this is one simplest and ready to make rice mixes. Notes

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No Onion No Garlic, Rice Accompaniments, Thogayal/Podi

COCONUT THOGAYAL/THENGAI THOGAYAL

February 27, 2015 by Nithya Leave a comment

Today’s recipe is a tasty accompaniment to rice and other tiffin items like dosas and arisi upma.It is so easy to make and and can be made within 10 minutes.Thogayals and podis form an integral part in south indian households.I make this often and tastes great with mor kuzhambu.Many have different versions of making this flavourful thogayal but i have stuck to simple and easy method.Coconut and urad dal when grounded yields a special aromatic touch.Do try this recipe and let me know.. Notes

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

CURRY LEAVES KUZHAMBU/KARUVEPPILAI KUZHAMBU

February 24, 2015 by Nithya Leave a comment

It sometimes happens in my household that we all are bored of the regular routinue food stuff we eat daily at home.To break the monotony of sambhars,rasams and the same old recipes try this curry leaves kuzhambu,otherwise called Karuveppilai Kuzhambu.We all know about the benefits of curry leaves and it’s direct effect on our health.I have one curry leaves rice in my blog,but this is a bit different and this gravy can be stored in fridge for a week.When you are having indigestion,gastric problems and not having appetite,this works wonders.Do try this recipe and let me know. Notes You could…

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Authentic Brahmin Recipe, Snacks, Tiffin, Traditional Recipes, Vada

THAVALA VADA

February 23, 2015 by Nithya 2 Comments

No this is not ordinary vada,but vada with a twist.Yet again a recipe known to a few i found this during my recent visit to my mother’s place.She learnt it from her granny and this recipe is a tanjore district speciality.Many make it like bonda balls but i like to make this as i was taught and it’s crunchy and chewy with coconut pieces in the middle,it’s awesome.The smooth lentils and crispy rice gives a tasty outer and soft inner texture to the thavala vadas.The highlight here is the fusion of different type of lentils and rice.This is a filling…

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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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Dry Curry, Side Dish for Roti

BESAN WALI SIMLA MIRCH

February 19, 2015 by Nithya Leave a comment

This is one yummy exotic dish which i tasted at one of my marwadi friend’s house.Much back in college days, but i still remember the taste, so flavourful yet crunchy.We always make different gravy items for rotis and phulkas with capsicum.This one uses only one vegetable here and that is king capsicum.You could have this for vrat days as well as no onion or garlic is included in the making.Roasted besan imparts a nice aroma and the coat it gives to capsicum is simply awesome.Do try this tasty dry curry for your rotis and rice,I’m sure you’ll enjoy this.See down…

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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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