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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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Dry Curry, Rice Accompaniments

BEETROOT FRY

February 26, 2015 by Nithya 2 Comments

This beetroot curry has been lying in my draft for quite a while now and thought of posting it only today.Beetroots as we all aware are kids favourite and also has numerous health benefits.It is known to control blood pressure and helps to fight heart diseases.Loaded with nutrients like pottasium,magnesium and iron this is really one wonder veggie.This recipe i made here is a simple dry curry or stir fry and can enjoyed with rice as as well as rotis too.So here goes the simple recipe of beetroot stir fry. 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

BABY POTATO FRY

February 16, 2015 by Nithya Leave a comment

Anything with potato is a hit in my home.And with these cute little baby potatoes you can create wonders.A simple curry,dum aloo,mix veg curry or a simple gravy,the limit is endless and the taste it gives is simply superb.This potato curry forms an easy side dish for variety rices,pulaos and even simple chapathi.You can always make variations in this with a handful of green peas or an onion too.I kept it plain and simple as i wanted to taste the baby potato in it’s own flavour.Scroll down for an easy and quick recipe that can earn you good name in…

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Authentic Brahmin Recipe, Rasam, Rice Accompaniments, Traditional Recipes

MOR RASAM

January 19, 2015 by Nithya Leave a comment

To many this rasam may sound new,but it is an age old recipe made in my household as a mix with rice when you have cold cough etc.I don’t mind eating fresh curd when i have cold but it is a general fact that it should be avoided when you have cold.My mom and grand mom used to make it whenever we feel having it.It is so comforting that my hubby likes to drink it as a soup as well.Now see below the easiest recipe of mor rasam. NOTES

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Authentic Brahmin Recipe, Kootu, Rice Accompaniments, Traditional Recipes

AVIYAL

November 25, 2014 by Nithya Leave a comment

Aviyal is a dish that is so much common made in Tamil Nadu,Kerala and Udipi cuisines and is a beutiful blend of mixed vegetables in coconut and yogurt gravy.This one is an essential in the famous Onam Sadya recipes.We all make this at home and no exception.All like it a home and i make this for the sunday brunch so that all can enjoy this at leisure.The version of making this differs at each home,but this is how we make it and is simply yummy and creamy.Check this exiting recipe and surprise your family this sunday. Notes

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