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

BRINJAL PITLAI

May 10, 2014 by Nithya Leave a comment

Pitlai is again a tamarind based gravy,close to sambhar but has many spices added in to it.It is a regular item included in tamil brahmin marriages,festivals and also a regular feature in my home.It is somewhat thicker than sambhar and so flavourful with all the loaded spices carefully roasted and coarsely grounded.This powder which is roasted and grounded is used for many food items and i make it a little extra always and store it in the fridge and it can be used for many dishes such as Arachuvitta sambhar,Rasavangi,Podi kathrikkai curry etc.I will post these recipes sometime later.This pitlai…

OMAM KUZHAMBU

May 10, 2014 by Nithya Leave a comment

Sometimes it so happens that we are out of stock of vegetables or on a rainy day we like to have something hot and spicy.Same was the case on one fine day or rather a cloudy day,i thought of making this tamarind based gravy.It has the tanginess of the tamarind and warmth of red chilles. Oman/Ajwain is one thing which we all have in our pantry all times.It has all the medicinal properties of dealing with indigestion and stomach disorders.So do make this gravy for a change and see the reaction of your family.They’ll love it for sure.This is my…

POTATO PODIMAS

May 8, 2014 by Nithya Leave a comment

Potatoes are an all time favourite veggie irrespective of age.In our house all are big fans of good old potato.I like it most because of its versatality and flexiblity.You can prepare innumerable variety of dishes with it and it can be featured for any time of the meal.Potato podimas happens to be hubby’s favourite.I make this on sundays so that he can enjoy podimas fully.Moreover when you want to prepare a no onion dish this would be an excellent option.It’s easy to make ,only the boiling part takes 10 minutes.If you are in a hurry you can boil and peel…

MOR KUZHU

May 7, 2014 by Nithya 5 Comments

This Mor Kuzhu is an authentic recipe of yesteryears.Though many families still make it,it is quite new to many people so I thought of posting it.It can be had for breakfast or as an evening tiffin.My mother used to make it for me and it is still my favourite tiffin item.She used to tease me that even on my birthdays I would be pleased to have this compared to cakes or sweets.True amma’s a master in that..Mor Kuzhu is so soft and fluffy and melts into your mouth and it gives great satisfaction for sudden hunger pangs, believe me it…

PUDINA/MINT CHUTNEY

April 15, 2014 by Nithya Leave a comment

Early mornings are always busy for me.Daughter leaves early for college and hubby leaves for work soon following suit.In that hurry burry sometimes i break my head for what to serve along with good old idly or dosa.I do make this mint chutney a bit thick in case i pack lunch for them or if serving at home it will be a little watery.Mint has innumerable health benefits,but hubby dear doesn’t like it.Thankfully Dhivya likes it. So to avoid the overpowering flavour of mint i add coriander leaves as well.Mint helps as a cure for gas troubles,migraine headaches and also…

RIBBON PAKODA

April 8, 2014 by Nithya Leave a comment

This is an easy snack recipe made during diwali at almost all homes.It requires less time to prepare and very easy to make.I make this once in a month since my hubby likes it very much.Amongst the various varieties of snacks that i make now and then i like to make this very much as the squeezing of the dough is very easy in this recipe. It was a long time since i made this and so thought will post as well.If you are preparing a large quantity make in batches and knead the dough fresh each time to ensure…

Medium, Rasam, Rice Accompaniments

VEPAMPOO RASAM/NEEM FLOWER RASAM

March 11, 2014 by Nithya Leave a comment

Rasam as we all know is served as the second course next to sambhar or any other thick gravy,is a slightly thin soup. Rasam is usually made from tamarind pulp and a mixture of spices.This veppampoo rasam is made of neem leaves.Though the leaves have a bitter taste you won’t feel it when roasted.We make it once a week in our house.Neem leaves are good for diabetes and certain stomch disorders.Nowadays neem leaves are available in the market,but those having neem leaves in their backyard have dual benefits.Both neem leaves and fresh air will fill their homes.Let’s see how it…

BRINJAL MENTHYA KUZHAMBU

March 11, 2014 by Nithya Leave a comment

Kuzhambu is a tamarind based gravy and served with rice.Menthyam is fenugreek seeds in tamil and this dish i have prepared is with brinjal.You can also use lady’s finger,red pumpkin,sweet potato or any other veggie of your choice.This tastes best when mixed with hot rice topped with sesame oil.Tastes really yum with papad or vadams,chips etc along with some coconut based vegetable curry or kootu.The highlight of this dish is fenugreek seeds and the aroma it creates when added to sesame oil for frying is truly enchanting.You can also try this with dosa,idly,pongal or rice upma.Over to the recipe. Notes…

PARUPPU THOGAYAL

March 11, 2014 by Nithya Leave a comment

This Paruppu thogayal is an age old recipe from grandma’s cookbook.It always tastes great when had with hot rice and dollops of homemade ghee.We usually take it with menthya kuzhambu and roasted papad.A truly heavenly combo it is a always a huge hit.Paruppu is dal in tamil and from the numerous thogayal varieties this one is made with not veggies but dal.The dal as we all know has protein content and this one has very less oil content,so you need not worry about the caloriesNow we shall see how i made this.. Notes You can add coconut scrapings while grinding….

NARTHANGAI PACHADI

March 7, 2014 by Nithya 2 Comments

Narthangai means citron and this is a tamarind based gravy.Truly heavenly when tasted this pachadi is served with dosa or curd rice.It tastes like lemon but bigger in size.Select the ones which are juicy as only that makes the pachadi tasty..Did you know citron has amino acids,vitamins,ascorbic acid,glutamic acid etc.Taking citron in any form helps in curing kidney stones and in constipation.It also helps in blood purification and stomach ulcers.It also helps in beating body heat.So if a thing has so much of health benefits i never miss to buy it whenever i get a hold of it.Now let us…

BRINJAL RASAVANGI

March 4, 2014 by Nithya Leave a comment

This recipe is known to all Tamil brahmin households and it comes under the category of kootu/stew.Why it got it’s name i don’t have the slightest clue, but I presume it’s because of the juicy texture the brinjal imparts to the gravy. It is a favourite dish of both my husband and my dad.This can be made using white pumpkin aka ash gourd.It can be used as a side dish or can mix it with rice.There are various brinjals available in the market, long ones round ones which are green or purple.You can use use any of these.I have used…

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SWEET POTATO CHAAT

SHAHI TUKDA

AAM PANNA

BRINJAL PITLAI

OMAM KUZHAMBU

POTATO PODIMAS

MOR KUZHU

PUDINA/MINT CHUTNEY

RIBBON PAKODA

VEPAMPOO RASAM/NEEM FLOWER RASAM

BRINJAL MENTHYA KUZHAMBU

PARUPPU THOGAYAL

NARTHANGAI PACHADI

BRINJAL RASAVANGI

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