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…

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…

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…

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

WHEAT DOSA

March 18, 2015 by Nithya Leave a comment

It is when fasts come or when iam really in a mood to have instant dosa but a filling one,i make this.It is very easy and requires no standing time.You can make the batter start making it and eat ,that’s it.Wheat dosa is also a good option to diabetic patients and they can easily eat this to heart’s content.I prepared this dosa for my MIL for dinner sometime last week.Some make this plain wheat dosa but i have added a quater cup of rice flour for extra crispiness.I remember grandma preparing these and in those days people were more so…

Rasam, Rice Accompaniments

PINEAPPLE RASAM

March 16, 2015 by Nithya Leave a comment

Pineapple rasam is one the tastiest rasams that i make rarely at home.It is reserved for some celebrations or made on any of the special days.So whenever some guests come over i generally make this.Pineapple has a distinct flavour and imparts a unique taste when prepared rasam with it.It is also called annasi pazha rasam.The fruity taste combined with a mixture of spices gives an aromatic touch and craves to ask you for more.So for a change from the usual rasams try this for oe time and treat your taste buds and family’s too.Here goes the recipe…

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…

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

ROSEMARY CORN VEG DELIGHT

February 25, 2015 by Nithya Leave a comment

Not long back from Nilgiris i bought a pack of dried rosemary. I was not sure what i could make with otherwise uncommon herb in my kitchen, but when my daughter ordered a particular continental cuisine in a nearby restuarant she liked the aroma and the taste of the dish which contained this flavourful herb called rosemary.So i did a simple curry like thing which can be used as a tortilla wrap,roti rolls or can be simply eaten as well.Rosemary is not an indian herb,but it is widely used in the italian cuisine.They have a slightly bitter and astringent taste.The…

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…

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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SWEET POTATO CHAAT

SHAHI TUKDA

AAM PANNA

VEG KARA DOSA

VAZHAIPOO VADAI/EVENING SNACKS

ALU BONDA/EVENING SNACKS

BESAN CHUTNEY

WHEAT DOSA

PINEAPPLE RASAM

RAVA IDLI

KARAKUZHAMBU

ROSEMARY CORN VEG DELIGHT

THAVALA VADA

NADATHIVITTA RASAM

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