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Lunchbox Ideas, Rice Variety

PUDINA RICE/MINT RICE/LUNCH BOX IDEA

May 9, 2015 by Nithya Leave a comment

Pudina Rice i make whenever there is boredom to make anything which requires long preparations.This is a rice variety and a lunch box option too which is apt for the busy mornings.Normally rice is made daily at home with any gravy such as sambhar or rasam,but sometimes to break the boredom i make this.Pudina or mint is one flavourful leaf and enhances the taste of rice.As i was thinking what to make for lunch this suddenly cropped up mind and i thought since it is not in my blog,clicked the pictures as well.So scroll down for an easy recipe of…

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Raita/Pachadi, Rice Accompaniments

CAPSICUM TOMATO RAITA

May 8, 2015 by Nithya Leave a comment

We always look for accompaniments for the main dishes and they are always an added attraction to our main dish.Raitas are good sidedishes for any rice variety and when i made coriander rice last week i also made this capsicum tomato raita.The crunchiness of fried capsicum was well complimented with freshly chopped tomatoes.It is a very quick recipe and can be made by bachelors as well.I am posting this as my first bachelor recipe,so that it will be an easy side dish option for them.Do use fresh and unsour thick curd for better results.See recipe below.. Notes

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Karnataka Recipes, Side Dish for Roti

VEG SAGU/SIDE DISH FOR ROTI

April 20, 2015 by Nithya Leave a comment

It was on a trip to mysore many years back that i first tasted sagu.The spices were mild, gravy was filled with mixed vegetables and the texture soft and juicy.It was served with pooris and the taste was awesome.In karnataka poori sagu is phenominal.I have tried this many times for pooris and rotis too,but never licked it until one viewer requested to post this recipe.This is very easy to make and can be made in a matter of minutes.The good part is you can add all veggies and because of they are mixed kids won’t recognise what veggies are there…

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Mango Recipes, Pickles

MENTHYA MANGA/INSTANT MANGO PICKLE

April 15, 2015 by Nithya Leave a comment

Who doesn’t love mangoes and iam no exeption.As everyone i look forward to the mango season and love to make pickles besides enjoying the fruit.The mango season is in full swing now and couldn’t resist making this instant pickle.For this no soaking or standing time is needed,you make it and eat it.Methyam or vendhyam is fenugreek in tamil and it’s unique in flavour in the pickle is simply awesome.It requires less than 10 minutes to make and you can make it with ease.So scroll down for an easy recipe with mango.. Notes Use firm solid mangoes for better taste.

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Authentic Brahmin Recipe, Kuzhambu Varieties, Medium, Rice Accompaniments, Traditional Recipes

PULIKACHAL/TAMARIND RICE MIX/PULIYODHARAI MIX

April 13, 2015 by Nithya Leave a comment

The fondest memories still lie fresh in my mind when i think of pulikachal. My mom used to pack this for journeys when we used to travel from Delhi to Chennai to visit grandparents.The very idea of eating in train with my bro and parents exited me always, everytime. My mom is an expert and eating well her dishes i can judge how tasty they can be though not an exact,replica of hers have sure made an attempt.Now my daughter loves this.So generation after generation, pulikachal is creating waves in my house. Notes

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Breakfast Recipes, Oats

LEMON OATS

April 10, 2015 by Nithya Leave a comment

Morning time is always hectic for all of us and iam no exception.After doing all household chores in the mornings I sit with my healthy breakfast schedule.I don’t follow a strict regime but have started including more of oats these days in my diet.Normally it would be porridge but experimenting is fun.I made this for breakfast about a week back and it was so good that i thought i will be making this more often.Oats as we all know has fibre content and is easily digestable too.So over to a super quick breakfast. Notes

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Aadi Perukku Recipes, Authentic Brahmin Recipe, Lunchbox Ideas, Neiveidhyam Recipes, Rice Variety, Traditional Recipes

COCONUT RICE/THENGAI SADAM

April 9, 2015 by Nithya Leave a comment

This is one simple one pot meal,but then for beginners and a few of our north indian friends might find this post useful.This coconut rice is often prepared as an offering too an sis a must in kanu pongal and adi perukku.This can be a great lunch packing idea as well requires no time to prepare it.The tastiest and the yummiest rice variety will be ready in a jiffy.I made this long back and this was quitely lying in my draft until today.Over to the recipe.. Notes

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Dry Curry, Rice Accompaniments

CAPSICUM CURRY

April 8, 2015 by Nithya Leave a comment

I think capsicum is a very versatile vegetable so you can use it in many forms.This is a simple south indian style curry which i often end up making when i don’t have any ideas popping in my mind.You can have it with rice and chappathis too.I want to post a seperately on how to dessed in seconds the good old capsicum,as some of the seeds don;t taste good alongwith veggies.Now over to the simple, humble capsicum curry.

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Accompaniment for Idly/Dosa, Chutney

RED COCONUT CHUTNEY

April 7, 2015 by Nithya Leave a comment

I always look forward to the accompaniments for the main dishes whenever i visit any restuarant.On one such occasion when we all were terribly hungry on our visit to chennai sometime before on road we stopped at Adyar Ananada Bhawan on the highway.The red chutney they served for idli was truly remarkable.It may seem simple sometimes but when right ingredients put in the right propotion turns a simple dish to a royal treat.So when i came home made that very same chutney which was enjoyed by all.So here’s a simple yet spicy chutney coming your way.. Notes You can add…

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Accompaniment for Idly/Dosa, Chutney

LEMON CHILLY CHUTNEY

April 6, 2015 by Nithya Leave a comment

This lemon chilly chutney is an unusually hot and tangy chutney.Needless to say that it goes well with idlis and dosas and upma too.It requires very few ingredients and apt for those busy mornings when you don’t have time to grate coconut.So when you really want something hot and spicy then go for this lemon chilli chutney.I adapted this recipe from ChitrasFoodBook .Thanks chitra for this wonderful recipe,all at home enjoyed with soft idlis.I made some changes to the original recipe and here it goes.. Notes

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Accompaniment for Idly/Dosa, Chutney

CORIANDER CHUTNEY/KOTHAMALLI CHUTNEY

April 2, 2015 by Nithya Leave a comment

Coriander or kothamalli chutney is one of easiest and quickest chutney varieties and the good part is it is healthy too.Iam planning a chutney series of adding many chutney recipes in my blog and this is a small step towards it.Coriander chutney has this freshness and it’s colour is appealing to the eyes.It tastes great with ilis and dosas.There is another version without coconut and that tastes great too.Now over to the simple recipe of coriander or kothamalli chutney.

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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.

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