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

PULIKACHAL/TAMARIND RICE MIX/PULIYODHARAI MIX

April 13, 2015 by Nithya Leave a comment

The fondest memories still lie fresh in my mind when i think of pulikachal. My mom used to pack this for journeys when we used to travel from Delhi to Chennai to visit grandparents.The very idea of eating in train with my bro and parents exited me always, everytime. My mom is an expert and eating well her dishes i can judge how tasty they can be though not an exact,replica of hers have sure made an attempt.Now my daughter loves this.So generation after generation, pulikachal is creating waves in my house. Notes

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Breakfast Recipes, Oats

LEMON OATS

April 10, 2015 by Nithya Leave a comment

Morning time is always hectic for all of us and iam no exception.After doing all household chores in the mornings I sit with my healthy breakfast schedule.I don’t follow a strict regime but have started including more of oats these days in my diet.Normally it would be porridge but experimenting is fun.I made this for breakfast about a week back and it was so good that i thought i will be making this more often.Oats as we all know has fibre content and is easily digestable too.So over to a super quick breakfast. Notes

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

COCONUT RICE/THENGAI SADAM

April 9, 2015 by Nithya Leave a comment

This is one simple one pot meal,but then for beginners and a few of our north indian friends might find this post useful.This coconut rice is often prepared as an offering too an sis a must in kanu pongal and adi perukku.This can be a great lunch packing idea as well requires no time to prepare it.The tastiest and the yummiest rice variety will be ready in a jiffy.I made this long back and this was quitely lying in my draft until today.Over to the recipe.. Notes

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Adai Varieties, Breakfast Recipes, Dinner recipes, Tiffin

ADAI

March 27, 2015 by Nithya Leave a comment

Adai is a crepe made out of lentils and rice.And it is one of the protein filled breakfast or tiffin recipes because of the lots of lentils in it.It is made thicker than the dosa,so it is filling so had as night meal.Considered healthy also it also has ordinary and and boiled rice as well.I usually make this once a week and tastes great when served direct from the tawa.It was during my childhood days that i enjoyed eating these stuff from my mom.It was so crisp on the outside and soft on the outside.So whenever you want to have…

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Breakfast Recipes, Dosa Varieties, Snacks

VEG KARA DOSA

March 26, 2015 by Nithya Leave a comment

If you have eaten at saravana bhawan then you the taste of kara dosa.Simply irresistable.I don’t miss it whever i go there and have tried and tasted many a times in my kitchen.It is very popular among kids and they end up eating all the veggies without fuss.This can be made for dinner too or as an evening snack.The vegetables have to be fresh here as the filling won’t be tasty then.The stuffing i made in the morning and when my daughter invited her friends over in the evening i made these.You cantry this as a filling breakfast too.Simply tasty.See…

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Snacks, Tiffin

VAZHAIPOO VADAI/EVENING SNACKS

March 23, 2015 by Nithya Leave a comment

It was at at myapore karpagamba vilas that i first tasted this unique banana flower or vazhaipoo vadai.I was wondering how it would taste and lo!It was heavenly.The texture was soft on the inside and crisp on the outside.I have tried this at home many times and this saturday could make it again and click as well.The removal of stamen from the floret of banana flower is a tough job.Normally from preventing of stain in the palms i apply coconut oil and then remove.It is a good tip really.After that chopping is to be done and cut pieces clearly immersed…

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Potato Recipes, Snacks

ALU BONDA/EVENING SNACKS

March 20, 2015 by Nithya Leave a comment

Alu bonda is one irresisable snack,which is why my hubby is so fond of it.I generally prepare snacks for the evening on weekends for all to enjoy and this was one such occasion where i could click as well.It is another matter that all were waiting patiently for the pictures to be taken and a big thanks for that.Moving to the recipe alu bonda is nothing but potato curry stuffed in gram flour batter and deep fried.If you invite guests over you can prepare this stuffing well in advance.When you want them to be made you can fry and serve.Now…

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Accompaniment for Idly/Dosa, Chutney

BESAN CHUTNEY

March 19, 2015 by Nithya Leave a comment

No,it’s not a chutney which requires grinding.It’s a chutney with gram flour.And tastes great with idlis,dosas and chappathi too.I learnt this from my MIL who used to make this for idlis and dosas.It’s also called bombay chutney,i don’t have the slightest clue why.It’s been ages since i made this just as a brainstrom i got reminded of this and here it is.It is very easy to make and tastes simply awesome.Do try and let me know.. Notes

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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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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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    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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