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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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Authentic Brahmin Recipe, Lunchbox Ideas, Rice Variety, Traditional Recipes

NARTHANGAI SADAM/NARANGI RICE/CITRON RICE/LUNCH BOX IDEA

June 6, 2015 by Nithya Leave a comment

This citron or narthangai is one wonder fruit.The flavour it has is very overpowering and strong and the aroma to whichever food item it goes is simply comforting.This citron comes from the citron family and needless to say it has vitaminC in ample propotions.I have narthangai pachadi in my blog,which is also very tasty.People make pickle out of this narthangai and it is also sun dried with lots of salt which is used as a pickle kind of side dish with curd rice.Narthangai rice is yet another tempting and tangy rice which can be made as a good lunch box…

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Breakfast Recipes, Chettinad Recipes, Snacks, Traditional Recipes

KUZHI PANIYARAM

June 2, 2015 by Nithya 2 Comments

Kuzhi Paniyaram ia one of the favourite snack items for me.Whenever I make I indulge in eating more and simply love it.A chettinad authentic recipe,this can be had for breakfast as well.I made this last week as a part of sunday brunch and it vanished the moment it was laid on the table.I feel very happy when things like this happen i.e. when food is consumed so adorably and eaten with full zest.The batter with which it can made can be left over idli batter or as I did freshly ground and fermented to perfection.This can be made with many…

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Accompaniment for Idly/Dosa, Chutney

POTTUKADALAI CHUTNEY/ROASTED GRAM CHUTNEY

May 31, 2015 by Nithya Leave a comment

One of the easiest and quickest side dishes for idli, dosa or pongal would be this Pottukadalai Chutney.I am always on the look out of side dishes and when I saw this in an old cook book of my MIL’s I couldn’t help trying out this chutney.This has become a favourite at home now,I have tried this quite a few times now and had an oppurtunity to take photos only last sunday and we had this with pongal.Yes,this chutney made from roasted gramis very tasty and with a nutty feeling.My hubby likes the whole roasted gram which also adds to…

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Lunchbox Ideas, Rice Variety

CABBAGE RICE/LUNCH BOX IDEA

May 26, 2015 by Nithya Leave a comment

Cabbage is one of the omitted vegetables for most and people eat it just for the sake of it,mainly because it doesn’t have any flavour of it’s own.I besides making poriyal/curry add it to many dishes in upma,aval,sandwiches,noodles and soup as well.I even make pakoda with it.Not much talking,coming to the topic,I saw this cabbage recipe in a cook book when sitting in the airport.Causally scrolling across the pages I stumbled upon this recipe and tried it when I came home,ofcourse for daughter’s lunch box.It tasted truly nice wih the balance of added spices and onions,the cabbage rice was liked…

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

ARACHUVITTA VATHAKUZHAMBU/KUZHAMBU VARIETIES

May 24, 2015 by Nithya Leave a comment

It was in a relative’s wedding lunch menu I tasted this arachuvitta vathakuzhambu.Needless to say it was tasty,but it was kind of thicker as a paste and when asked it what is was,the catering people told,it was a side dish for curd rice and it has some blended spices roasted and ground and added to the gravy.I did not have any idea of arachutta vathakuzhambu,I knew only arachuvitta sambhar.This one sounded unique and immediately after 2 days I tried it in my kitchen.I kept the gravy not too thick,as we wanted the gravy to go with rice.You may follow the…

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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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Accompaniment for Idly/Dosa, Chettinad Recipes, Chutney

KARA CHUTNEY

May 22, 2015 by Nithya Leave a comment

Kara means spicy and true to it’s name Kara Chutney is a spicy an tangy chutney best suited for many items like idli,dosa and kuzhi paniyaram.All are very fond of this chutney.This is a chettinad special and I make it often. So when yesterday I made kuzhi paniyarams,I couldn’t resist myself in making this tasty chutney.Usually red chillies are on a higher side in this chutney but you can adjust it to your taste buds.Onions and tomatoes well blended with tamarind and red chilles are perfect as a best combo for dosas and idlis.Do try it and let me know…..

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Accompaniment for Idly/Dosa, Chutney

KADAMBA CHUTNEY

May 16, 2015 by Nithya Leave a comment

Kadama means a mixture and kadamba chutney is a mixture of vegetables sauteed to perfection and blended with spices.I had this chutney at a hotel in kumbakonam when we were visiting temples of our family deity.The taste was so good,that I couldn’t help asking the people who served with what it was made.And when they told it was a mixture of vegetables I was curious and learnt the recipe from them.I tried this at home many a times but had time to click this weekend at leisure.You can have a variety of choice of vegetables other than I have choosen,this…

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Pickles

LEMON PICKLE

May 13, 2015 by Nithya Leave a comment

Iam very much fond of pickles.Lemon pickle happens to be my favourite next to mango,but this version of my mother is alwaysan instant hit at home.The tanginess of the lemon is so prominent that the taste buds get really activated.I make these very often as hubby also likes it.But this needs a little time to soak as the lemons are cut and used and not boiled.This tastes great with curd rice.The additional taste here being the roasted and ground mustard seeds.You can make them in advance,but freshly made ones taste great.Lemons were in abundance in market,so bought some for making…

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Authentic Brahmin Recipe, Rice Accompaniments, Thogayal/Podi

KOTHAMALLI PODI/CORIANDER LEAVES POWDER

May 11, 2015 by Nithya 2 Comments

This kothamalli podi or coriander leaves powder is one authentic recipe of our household.We all know of curry leaves powder,but this involves pounding of one or more spices together to a coarse form.My daughter loves it to the core and often asks my MIL to make it for her.This is an easy recipe and goes well with mor kuzhambu.The point to be noted here is you should use only fresh green leaves as the give a nice earthy flavour to the podi.The spices and chilles add a nice flavour and overall when mixed with rice tastes simply superb.Try this out…

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