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Lunchbox Ideas, Rice Variety

SUKKU MALLI MILAGU SADAM/GINGER CORIANDER PEPPER RICE/LUNCH BOX IDEA

March 5, 2015 by Nithya Leave a comment

It is often used to treat cold cough and other infections.Yes,iam talking about pepper and ginger.These are the wonder condiments that are readily available in our kitchens and we do make use of them knowing it’s medicinal benefits in one way or the other.But to use them as a flavouring for rice including the spices pepper,coriander and ginger was something unheard of.I came across a Tv show which ha this recipe and i was totally gued to it.The presentation was aewsomw and i knew i will make this as a lunch box option.Anyway we always end up sometimes with gastric…

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

SESAME RICE/ELLU SADAM

February 28, 2015 by Nithya Leave a comment

Ellu sadam or til rice as you might is prepared in the tamil month of puratasi as an offering for LORD MAHAVISHNU.Also for LORD SHANEESHWARA, it is offerered as a neivedhyam on saturdays.It can also be made for a filling lunch box too.Til or sesame seeds are available in black and white colours.You can use either of these.We can make the ellu podi and store in too .Just roasting the ingredients is the work here,this is one simplest and ready to make rice mixes. Notes

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No Onion No Garlic, Rice Accompaniments, Thogayal/Podi

COCONUT THOGAYAL/THENGAI THOGAYAL

February 27, 2015 by Nithya Leave a comment

Today’s recipe is a tasty accompaniment to rice and other tiffin items like dosas and arisi upma.It is so easy to make and and can be made within 10 minutes.Thogayals and podis form an integral part in south indian households.I make this often and tastes great with mor kuzhambu.Many have different versions of making this flavourful thogayal but i have stuck to simple and easy method.Coconut and urad dal when grounded yields a special aromatic touch.Do try this recipe and let me know.. Notes

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Dry Curry, Rice Accompaniments

BEETROOT FRY

February 26, 2015 by Nithya 2 Comments

This beetroot curry has been lying in my draft for quite a while now and thought of posting it only today.Beetroots as we all aware are kids favourite and also has numerous health benefits.It is known to control blood pressure and helps to fight heart diseases.Loaded with nutrients like pottasium,magnesium and iron this is really one wonder veggie.This recipe i made here is a simple dry curry or stir fry and can enjoyed with rice as as well as rotis too.So here goes the simple recipe of beetroot stir fry. Notes

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

CURRY LEAVES KUZHAMBU/KARUVEPPILAI KUZHAMBU

February 24, 2015 by Nithya Leave a comment

It sometimes happens in my household that we all are bored of the regular routinue food stuff we eat daily at home.To break the monotony of sambhars,rasams and the same old recipes try this curry leaves kuzhambu,otherwise called Karuveppilai Kuzhambu.We all know about the benefits of curry leaves and it’s direct effect on our health.I have one curry leaves rice in my blog,but this is a bit different and this gravy can be stored in fridge for a week.When you are having indigestion,gastric problems and not having appetite,this works wonders.Do try this recipe and let me know. Notes You could…

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Authentic Brahmin Recipe, Snacks, Tiffin, Traditional Recipes, Vada

THAVALA VADA

February 23, 2015 by Nithya 2 Comments

No this is not ordinary vada,but vada with a twist.Yet again a recipe known to a few i found this during my recent visit to my mother’s place.She learnt it from her granny and this recipe is a tanjore district speciality.Many make it like bonda balls but i like to make this as i was taught and it’s crunchy and chewy with coconut pieces in the middle,it’s awesome.The smooth lentils and crispy rice gives a tasty outer and soft inner texture to the thavala vadas.The highlight here is the fusion of different type of lentils and rice.This is a filling…

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Curry with Coconut, No Onion No Garlic, Rice Accompaniments

RED CABBAGE CORN CURRY

November 14, 2014 by Nithya Leave a comment

This red cabbage corn curry is a rare thing at home since hubby dosn’t have a liking for red cabbage.But for daughter’s sake i made this curry coupled with corn which is not only nutritious but easy to make as well.I have made it with coconut so you can have it with rice and any south indian gravy.I have tasted this in amarriage and was not certain how it would taste,but when i saw Dhivya enjoying it changrd my mind and made it for her last week.It was tasting so good and i think i’ll be making this often now.See…

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Authentic Brahmin Recipe, Dry Curry, Rice Accompaniments, Traditional Recipes

CLUSTER BEANS PARUPPU USILI

November 11, 2014 by Nithya Leave a comment

Paruppu usili is a traditional tamil brahmin curry variety had with rice and gravy.Lentils are soaked, ground and steamed then crumbled and mixed with boiled veggie in this casa clucter bean or kotthavarangai in tamil.Usually this is a great combo with Mor kuzhambu but tastes as much good with vatha kuzhambu as well.You can try the same recipe with french beans as well.Follow this proceedure and enjoy a traditional meal with your loved ones. Notes

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

PEPPER KUZHAMBU/MILAGU KUZHAMBU

November 9, 2014 by Nithya Leave a comment

Unlike the usual varieties of tamarind based gravies or kuzhambu this pepper kuzhambu is not only spicy but combats with cold and body pain as well.Yes,it has many health benefits and i would love to have during rainy season and this gravy naturally gives heat to the body.It helps in digestion and is full of flavour and when had with hot rice and sesame oil drizzled over,simply tastes divine.You can make this in ajiffy and can serve as a main course for a lazy sunday afternoon.I personally like to have it with any raita,suits very well,try this and you’ll like…

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Easy, Kootu

CABBAGE KOOTU

November 8, 2014 by Nithya Leave a comment

We all like to have simple yet healthy and filling menu sometimes and from the elaborate preparations stick to a wholesome quick food.This cabbage kootu aptly fits the category and and i prefer it on lazy afternoons with hot rasam.Kootu is a stew made out of many vegetables such as chayote or chow chow,pumpkin,snake gourd to name a few.Each one can be made differently and the choice is yours.It is less time consuming to prepare,tasty and flafourful too.Cabbage is otherwise very bland having no taste of it’s own,but considering the fact it is healthy i have added a few spices…

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Snacks, Tiffin

KEERAI VADAI

November 7, 2014 by Nithya Leave a comment

Iam always fond of vadais and this keerai vadai is so crisp and full of flavour i can’t tell you.It was on one of these raint days i made this and weather was just an excuse.For me to make and feed my family is the joyous and likable things to do and i enjoyed making these cute little fritters..Spinach has all the iron and minerals and kids who hate eating these greens would surely love to grab a bit on these.Serve as a starter or an evening snack or tiffin this one will please all.I have made these vadais with…

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