Authentic Brahmin Recipe, Medium, Rice Accompaniments, Traditional Recipes

BRINJAL RASAVANGI

This recipe is known to all Tamil brahmin households and it comes under the category of kootu/stew.Why it got it’s name i don’t have the slightest clue, but I presume it’s because of the juicy texture the brinjal imparts to the gravy. It is a favourite dish of both my husband and my dad.This can be made using white pumpkin aka ash gourd.It can be used as a side dish or can mix it with rice.There are various brinjals available in the market, long ones round ones which are green or purple.You can use use any of these.I have used…

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Breakfast Recipes, Dinner recipes, Tiffin, Traditional Recipes

PULI PONGAL

There are certain dishes passed on to us by our moms and grand moms which where a real hit during their times.This puli pongal is one such authentic recipe passed on to me by my paternal grandmom and I still remember how we all would assemble in the kitchen for our share.It tastes yum and would be a real change from the usual tiffin varities you would prepare at home.A traditional tamil Recipe made during evening snack or a wholesome dinner.It would be great when accompanied by crunchy vadams or papads/chips. Notes: I have tried this recipe with broken white…

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