ONION THOKKU
Onion Thokku is a tasty side dish to Idlis, Dosas, Chappathis or Curd Rice. I learnt this recipe from a magazine and it was a super hit at home. This thokku calls for using shallots or sambhar onions which has…
Read moreMANGO DRUMSTICK SAMBHAR
After Navarathri festivities I am sure all of you will be needing a simple yet tasty lunch options.I made this Mango Drumstick Sambhar today and it was as tasty as ever.I wanted to make plain Mango Sambhar but ended up with adding drumstick as well.Raw Mango Sambhar adds the rice to a new taste and imparts a special flavour.As you might know here you should keep the tamarind extract a bit less as we are adding mango which will make the sambhar sour.The mango when cooked tends to get softer and tastier.You can add brinjal or capsicum also in place…
Read moreIDLI DOSA BATTER USING MIXIE
Today I am sharing with you all a basic recipe for Idli Dosa batter using mixie.I have tried many times grinding Idli dosa batter in mixie,specially when I want it in small quantities.My mother used to grind it this way long before possesing a grinder,so I know the exact proportions and the secret of getting super soft idlis and crispy dosas.This post might well be useful for bachelors and beginners and may give it a try right away.The idli and dosa are staple food for South Indians and my husband never complains about my jasmine soft idlis and roast dosas.Also…
Read moreTHAKKALI VATHA KUZHAMBU
I like Vatha Kuzhambu and often make it at home as all at home are fond of it too.I normally make it with various vagetables like lady’s finger,brinjal,baby onions etc.They all taste good an are a good accompaniment to rice.Recently I chanced to lunch at my friend’s place who had made this Thakkali Vatha Kuzhambu or Tomato Vatha Kuzhambu along with a big menu.I have never tasted such a tasty kuzhambu and was curious to get the recipe from her.I got it later and prepared it last weekend and it was the tastiest delicacy I ever made.The recipe calls for…
Read moreGREEN CHILLI THOKKU
Green Chilli Thokku is a pickle made with green chillies, spices and tamarind.It is very tasty but very spicy and hot and goes with almost any dish as a side.In our house we call it as Molaga thogayal.My husband loves it to the core and demands making this almost twice a month.I make it but sometimes have to say no due to the extreme spiciness of the pickle.This traditional thokku a family favorite is in our house for generations from grandma to mom and then me.The tastiest combination is with curd rice or dosa,but it’s lingering taste would tempt you…
Read moreDOSA
Dosa is a kind of crepe with fermented batter made from rice and urad dal. Many of you might think what is the necessity to post a recipe for Dosa or the making of its batter and what is the difference between an Idli batter and Dosa Batter.Well to be precise in my family Idli and Dosa batters were ground seperately and made for breakfast or dinner from different batters..But due to lack of time and for my own convenience I have started making a batter which suits the making of both of these basic South Indian breakfast delicacies.The taste…
Read moreMANGO GINGER THOKKU
Mango Ginger Thokku is an aromatic and delicious pickle variety with mango ginger.Mango Ginger is neither related to mango nor ginger but to turmeric.It is a rhizome which gives a sweet smell of unripened mango when crushed.It tastes and smells predominantly of ginger with a faint taste of mango.Usually I have bought pickle from the grocery with this mango ginger but have never attempted to try.Last month when i had gone to purchase my weekly groceries,I saw the market loaded with these mango ginger and was tempted to try this out.A little bit of this aids digestion.cures asthma,bronchitis,cough etc. I…
Read moreNELLIKAI THOKKU/GOOSEBERRY THOKKU
Nellikai or Gooseberry or Amla whatever you call it,it has health beneits loaded in disguise.It is full of Vitamin C and can be consumed in many ways.I have one raita recipe and pickle called neer nellekai which is pickled juices with amla in my blog and in Bangalore it is available fresh and juicy
Read moreAVAKKAI PICKLE
Avakkai is a type of andhra pickle though it is prepared in other states of south india as well.The speciality of this pickle is the mangoes which have huge yet tender deeds in it and cut in some what big pieces.The taste is also very hot compared to other pickles.As iam a pickle person,I made this
Read morePULI INJI
Puli Inji is a very common instant to make side dish for idlis dosas and even curd rice is an instant pickle variety.We also call it as milagai pachadi in our home.It is tamarind based and has lots of green chillies and ginger that go into it.More commonly prepared in festivals and functions this is also a part of keralite cuisine and forms a main place in the menu of ONAM SADYA.I make it normally to go with dosas as hubby is fond of it.My grandmother used to prepare it with only green chillies and I do it her way…
Read moreTOMATO THOKKU/PICKLES
It was for a long time i wanted to post this versatile thokku.I call it It versatile because you can have this with almost anything.I have added chilli more than usual this time to look like the adyar grand sweets tomato pickle.It can be stored for many days so have added oil and chilies more.It is very easy to make and is one of the pickles which beginers can try out easily with confidence.Do try this pickle when you have tomatoes in bulk.See here the simple recipe.. 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.
