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

MOR KUZHU

This Mor Kuzhu is an authentic recipe of yesteryears.Though many families still make it,it is quite new to many people so I thought of posting it.It can be had for breakfast or as an evening tiffin.My mother used to make it for me and it is still my favourite tiffin item.She used to tease me that even on my birthdays I would be pleased to have this compared to cakes or sweets.True amma’s a master in that..Mor Kuzhu is so soft and fluffy and melts into your mouth and it gives great satisfaction for sudden hunger pangs, believe me it…

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Dairy Free, Easy, Lunchbox Ideas, Ovo Vegetarian, Pulao, Rice Variety, Vegan, Vegetarian

RED BEAN PEAS PULAO/LUNCH BOX IDEA/RICE VARIETIES

Red beans peas pulao is a beautiful combination of green and red colours and also has a lot of essential nutrients loaded in it.I had a small packet of fresh red beans lying in my fridge for a while and i made this for me and my daughter as hubby was out of station last week and MIL was fasting.I made red bean salad for her,the recipe of which will be posting soon.This red beans contains minerals,vitamins and proteins in abundance.As we all know these are all important for a complete meal and we enjoyed it a lot.Red beans can…

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Diwali Snacks, Indian Festival Recipes, Medium, Snacks

RIBBON PAKODA

This is an easy snack recipe made during diwali at almost all homes.It requires less time to prepare and very easy to make.I make this once in a month since my hubby likes it very much.Amongst the various varieties of snacks that i make now and then i like to make this very much as the squeezing of the dough is very easy in this recipe. It was a long time since i made this and so thought will post as well.If you are preparing a large quantity make in batches and knead the dough fresh each time to ensure…

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Easy, Kuzhambu Varieties, Rice Accompaniments

BRINJAL MENTHYA KUZHAMBU

Kuzhambu is a tamarind based gravy and served with rice.Menthyam is fenugreek seeds in tamil and this dish i have prepared is with brinjal.You can also use lady’s finger,red pumpkin,sweet potato or any other veggie of your choice.This tastes best when mixed with hot rice topped with sesame oil.Tastes really yum with papad or vadams,chips etc along with some coconut based vegetable curry or kootu.The highlight of this dish is fenugreek seeds and the aroma it creates when added to sesame oil for frying is truly enchanting.You can also try this with dosa,idly,pongal or rice upma.Over to the recipe. Notes…

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Easy, Lunchbox Ideas, Ovo Vegetarian, Rice Variety, Vegetarian

KARUVEPPILAI SADAM / CURRY LEAVES RICE

It is a daily affair for me to break my head daily what to pack for my hubby and daughter.They both have different tastes and to satisfy both is one big task.I try to make a variety of items keeping their demands in my mind.Everytime i do something different there will be a number of questions aimed at me and this time it was no different.Karuveppilai means curry leaves and sadam means rice in tamil.They were at first very intrigued by the fact that how can i make a rice out of a thing that is used for garnishing.At least…

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Diwali Snacks, Indian Festival Recipes, Snacks

KARA SEV

Kara sev is one snack that can be prepared in no time.An apt savory item that is most suitable during rainy days,this snack will make you eat not just one.My mom used a large laddle with holes,through which she rubbed dough directly on to the oil.But sometimes she made this way also as i have made using thenkuzhal achhu.The peppery flavour is the highlight of the snack.This i learnt from my mom who is an expert in making snacks.So beginers can also indulge in making this snack as it is very easy to make.here is how i made it. Notes

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Snacks

CASHEWNUT N CAULIFLOWER PAKODA

It was only a simple dry curry or a manchurian that I have made with cauliflower.So when I saw a new recipe in a magazine,I was tempted to try out for an evening snack last week.Cauliflower has no taste of its own so putting some spices turns it out to be tasty.I also learnt by googling that it has an excellent source of vitaminC besides having B-complex minerals and several anti cancer phyto chemicals like sulforaphane.It is also very low in calories.Coming to cashewnuts they have do have fat content but it is so worthy to try this recipe that…

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Diwali Snacks, Gokulashtami Recipes, Indian Festival Recipes, Snacks

OMA PODI/PLAIN SEV

When i say iam going to make some snacks my family is always in for it as they are always a welcome for them.Hubby likes to munch something after dinner and daughter dear is also fond of them.Generally this oma podi i make a little extra and set aside some for Bhel puri of which my daughter dhivya is a huge fan.So friends,this new post of mine is an all time favorite in all households irrespective of age. Yes, oma podi or sev is a very easy snack and when you have assembled all the ingredients it can be made…

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Authentic Brahmin Recipe, Breakfast Recipes, Dinner recipes, Medium, Neiveidhyam Recipes, Ovo Vegetarian, Tiffin, Traditional Recipes, Vegetarian, Vrat Recipes

PIDI KOZHAKATTAI(SWEET AND SAVOURY)

When holidays come me and my brother would be jumping with joy to visit my grandparents at Chennai. Each year along with my parents bro and i would start from New Delhi and spend 2 full months at grandparents place. All uncles and aunts would be there to pamper us and we got more than what we wanted.Those days!!!!This recipe i learnt from my grandma you used to make it during her fasting days.When i got married my MlL also used to make this and this became a regular feature in my house.My hubby likes the savory version and daughter…

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