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FRUIT CUSTARD
Fruit Custard is an easy and tasty dessert which can be made in minutes. Whenever I buy lots of fruits at home, I make it a point to make and I always end up in making extra and keep it…
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Banana Sheera is a tasty dessert made from semolina,sugar,milk and banana.South Indians call it Kesari whereas in North it is called suji ka halwa. Normally I make kesari for various occasions for offering it to GOD.I have also seen here in Bangalore people making it for Satya Narayana Pooja. Whatever may be the occasion,it is a tasty desert that can be made in no time.One of my friends said she used to feed her infant with this Banana Sheera and as it is quite easy to swallow and soft.Here in Karnataka this is called Kesari Bath and is usually served…
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Eriserry is a Kerala based gravy for rice made in a coconut gravy and topped with roasted coconut.It is full of flavour and aroma and is a great accompaniment to rice.Usually it is made with pumpkin,yam or plaintain this recipe is a signature dish among Keralites.It is seasoned with black pepper and tempered with red chillies.The Onam Sadya or the rich meal prepared on the Onam has this Eriserry on the menu.Yam is rich in carbohydrates and fibre.Banana is equally good and lends a peculiar taste to the dish. Traditionally cow peas or pigeon peas are soaked cooked and added,but…
Read moreVAZHAIKAI PODIMAS
Vazhaikai is Plaintain or Raw Banana in Tamil.Raw banana occupies a distinct place in the cooking of South Indian households.Normally anything with raw banana is made on certain fasting days,festivals and ceremonies.Also it is made without the addition of onion and garlic,which makes it apt to eat during these days.As today being the Aadi masa porappu,i.e. the first day of the Tamil month of aadi,I made today,Vazhaikai Podimas. It is a very easy recipe involving minimal ingredients and a typical Tambrahm Menu was made.I will post the full Thali tommorow as part of the Lunch Menu Plan I am planning…
Read morePINEAPPLE BANANA MANGO SMOOTHIE
 I can drink smoothies any time of the day without guilt.Mostly it would be at evening time,but I have it for breakfast too.This time I made a few recipes with pineapple and was having a bit lying on the fridge.So I made a combo of the fruits and made this yummy delight.The strong flavour of pineapple was dominant here,though mango and banana played their parts.It is a healthy habit to munch on fruit bits as a snack rather on oily snacks.The mango and banana flavours were tantalizing too.Hope many of you will try to put on a healthy habit following my words.
Read moreSTRAWBERRY SHAKE FALOODA
I don’t like falooda very much,I am an ice cream and smoothie person.But when I was asked to contribute for Savorit Limited for their website I was happy to do this and I also had fresh strawberries in hand from Delhi. Falooda is cold beverage originating from South Asia popular in the Indian subcontinent.Traditionally it is made with mixing rose syrup,vermicelli, sabza seeds with milk and ice cream for more taste.The original recipe calls for making falooda with arrowroot whereas in the Indian version vermicelli is used.The different taste and flavours of falooda is the result of the Muslim invasion…
Read moreVAZHAIKAI MANJAPODI CURRY/RAW BANANA TURMERIC CURRY
This recipe may be unknown to many and is a traditional recipe of People hailing from Tanjavur District in Tamil Nadu.They have a typical and one of a kind cuisine.I hail from This place and have tasted this yummy banana curry at home.Mom makes it during Amavasya or no moon day this curry or Vazhakai Podimas.It is customary to make Raw Banana on Amavasya day.This has minimal ingredients,yet it is very tasty and colourful, owing to the addition of turmeric powder as the name itself says.So here is the recipe for Vazhakai Manjapodi curry. SUMMARY Total Time:25 minutes
Read morePAPAYA BANANA OAT MILK SMOOTHIE/SUMMER RECIPES
Papaya Banana Oat Milk Smoothie is a healthy and filling and tasty breakfast smoothie which is highly nutritious and filling.Whenever you happen to skip your usual breakfast,or don’t have time to make,try this delicious smoothie and iam sure you will like it.I already have one papaya smoothie in my blog.This one has oats included in it and that makes it more like a hearty and fulfilling drink to kick start your day.I was making a few smoothie recipes and found this recipe while browsing through the net.Simple yet a delightful smoothie which is pure health in a glass.See down below…
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WHEAT FLOUR APPAM/FESTIVAL RECIPES
Wheat flour appam is usually made during festivities and functions.It is made of wheat flour and jaggery batter and deep fried and offered to GOD,but you can make it as a sweet snack for kids to eat as well.A very easy preparation and easy to make recipe,this one involves a bit caution during pourin
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Vazhaikai or raw banana podi an authentic age old recipe.I don’t know if how many people know about this rice mix.It is prepared at our home sometimes when we want to have traditional food platter.It tastes great with mor kuzhambu and hubby loves to eat the podi as such since it has careully roasted
Read morePEANUT BUTTER BANANA MILKSHAKE/SUMMER SPECIALS
Milkshakes are always healthy to drink and soothing and filling to the tummy.I have tried many milkshakes with many fruits,but this one was not only tasty but quite different. too.Kids are always on the lookout for avoiding milk.Even teenaged kids knowing the importance of milk,still have an habit of not wanting to drink it.You can make this as an after school drink or during theses holidays give them during breakfast time too.Banana and milk atr always a super combo and with added added flavour of peanut butter tastes even heavenly.So why don’t you try this and see how well your…
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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.
