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Side Dish for Roti

PALAK CHANNA

May 3, 2016 by Nithya Leave a comment

When I heard for the first time,Palak Channa I was intrigued and thought how it might taste. I have made Chaana Masala with tomato onion gravy but this sounded unique.Since it had palak leaves which is a good source of iron and with the combination of channa it turns super creamy as well. Palak,I also learnt controls your blood sugar level and help relieve constipation.It improves your brain function and helps in eye sight. Spinach or Palak leaves gives you whiter teeth and helps prevent cancer.This recipe is adapted from a magazine i bought while travelling and found it quite…

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Dry Curry, Side Dish for Roti

ACHARI ARBHI/SIDE DISH FOR ROTI

December 10, 2015 by Nithya Leave a comment

It has been a long time I posted anything for side dish for roti.So last sunday for dinner I made for chapathis this excellent and spicy side dish .I have made a colacassia recipe in my blog but that is a south indian curry.I have never before tried colacassia as a side dish for roti but seeing Nisha Mdhulika’s blog I came up with this aromatic and spicy version which my daughter enjoyed a lot.I have heard and seen also that some people make make achari masala at home.People in North India add nigella or onion seeds for most of…

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Authentic Brahmin Recipe, Indian Festival Recipes, Snacks, Tiffin, Traditional Recipes, Varalakshmi Pooja Recipes, Vinayakar Chaturthi/Ganesh Chaturthi Recipes

ULUNDU KOZHAKATTAI/UPPU KOZHAKATTAI/GANESHA CHATURTHI/VARALAKSHMI POOJA RECIPES

August 23, 2015 by Nithya Leave a comment

The savory version of kozhakattai is made with urad dal and is called ulundu kozhakattai.I like this more than the modakam,I often reserve some dough more whenever I make kozhakattais.The taste of ground urad dal steamed and sauteed acts as the filling and tastes simply awesome.Kozhakattai making is time consuming and hard work,but once you make them,the results are truly rewarding.I wanted to post this for long and as the festivities of Ganesha Chaurthi and Varalakshmi Pooja nearing I couldn’t think of posting anything.So over to the recipe.. Notes

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Accompaniment for Idly/Dosa, Authentic Brahmin Recipe, Pickles, Traditional Recipes

PULI INJI

June 7, 2015 by Nithya 2 Comments

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…

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Snacks, Vrat Recipes

SABUDANA VADA/SAGO VADA/JAVVARISI VADAI/VRAT RECIPES

May 28, 2015 by Nithya Leave a comment

Sabudana vada/Sago Vada or javvarisi vadai is one easy tea time snack.It is a Maharashtrian delicacy and I learnt it from a marathi friend who also taught me to make Misal Pav.This one is a deep fried snack taken during vrat days or fasting days.You can add chopped onions too if you want to make for parties or get togethers.Tastes equally good.Delicious and addictive snack ,this also has boiled and mashed potatoes and served with green chutney.These are so filling that,so they are taken during fasting days.You can make the batter in advance and store in the fridge too and…

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Authentic Brahmin Recipe, Breakfast Recipes, Tiffin, Traditional Recipes, Upma

ARISI UPMA

May 23, 2015 by Nithya 4 Comments

Arisi upma is a traditional authentic tiffin or breakfast item.It is also had during fasting or vrat days.A tasty upma variety with rice and bit of tur dal grounded to coarse consistency,it is flavourful and filling as well.You can make the powder in advance and store it in an air tight container and use it as and when needed.If you want in large quantities you can grind them in a flour mill.There are many ways of doing this ,these days you even get readymade mix for this in all suoer markets.You may choose whatever method this one is a tasty…

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Lunchbox Ideas, Pulao, Rice Variety

CORN PEAS PULAO/LUNCH BOX IDEA

April 22, 2015 by Nithya Leave a comment

One of the daily features is in my household is ‘what to pack for lunch’?I always ponder about this and try to include variety and health in each meal.So when i was running out of ideas i got this recipe from my friend who makes pulaos of different types.I was happy that this contained corn,my daughter’s favourite.You can alternatively make this with baby corn as well.I have kept the spices minimal,you can increase the amount if you want.Also for a change in colour and extra flavour,i have added green peas,it adds a nice crunch to the pulao and tastes great…

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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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Accompaniment for Idly/Dosa, Chutney

COCONUT CHUTNEY

March 6, 2015 by Nithya Leave a comment

It is one of the daily rituals at home to make this chutney and many may wonder what is the point in posting it.Iam coming up of posting a variety of these chutneys so thought why not begin with the all time favourite coconut chutney.It is very simply and here i have kept it totally pain.You can have a lot of variations in this with mint,ginger coriander flavoured coconut chutneyes as well.So here it goes.. Notes The flavouring part is solely your upto your taste, add mint, ginger or coriander.

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Side Dish for Roti

PEAS MASALA

November 24, 2014 by Nithya 1 Comment

One of the favorite sidedishes when we order at hotel is peas masala.I was wanting to post it for quite a long time,though i it often at home i didn’t have a chance to click it and post it. When i was tempted to eat this last week.i made it leisurely and had the time to capture it as well.Peas are always tasty and with the grounded gravy and the creamy texture it was simply out of the world.You can pair it up with rotis,parathas or even pooris and pulaos.The yummy recipe is below… Notes

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