PEA FLOUR PODI IDIYAPPAM
Recently I got a packet of Pea Flour from Dhatu Organics to try out. As I was wondering what to do with this amazing product, I realised I had no vegetables but only carrots in hand. An instant brain…
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It is yet another time to review a product from Kai Ruchi. Kai Ruchi is a premier South Indian online store for South Indian delicacies. I was happy to receive this pack and it was an awesome treat for dinner….
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I was recently asked by Kai Ruchi to write a reviews for their wonderful products which I gladly accepted. The packet was full of spice powders and ready made mixes. The one which I am sharing with you today is…
Read moreVARAGU KHICHIDI
Varagu is Kodo Millet in Tamil. It falls under the category of small grains also called Siru Thaniyam in Tamil. It is an annual grain grown in India, Philippines Indonesia and Vietnam.It is estimated that this wonder grain is domesticated…
Read moreMETHI THEPLA
Methi Thepla is a Gujarathi flatbread made out of wheat and gram flours with chopped fenugreek leaves. It is a lightly spiced paratha with mild flavours and is often had for breakfast or for lunch. In Gujarathi it is called…
Read moreKUTHRAVALI UPMA/BARNYARD MILLET UPMA
Upma is a tasty breakfast recipe made in all South Indian households with rava , rice and wheat rava also. This millet upma was a recipe, long pending in my list and I tried this with Barnyard millet. Kuthravali is…
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Curry Leaves Sevai is an excellant breakfast or evening snack recipe which is an easy to make and filling meal.Usually I make Curry Leaves Rice or Karuveppilai Sadam which has abundant iron content and gives an aromatic feel to the…
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We all know of oats as a breakfast which has innumerable health benefits.Normally at my home porridge is made with it and is not touched by my daughter.As I was thinking a good way to make her eat this wonder cereal,the idea of making idlis came to my mind.It would be a great breakfast or dinner option also.Oats,I came to know has a very good source of fibre and are rich in minerals,fibres and anti oxidants.They also lower blood sugar levels and cholesterol.It also has some starch and carbohydrates.It is filling,yet light on the tummy.As I set out to make…
Read moreCAULIFLOWER MASALA DOSA
Dosa of any type is a favorite at home.And it should be crisp and hot too.I make either dosa batter or idli batter once a week and make idlis and dosas of various types.As I was planning what to make for evening snack for my daughter,saw a small head of cauliflower lying on the fridge and with the dosa batter I had in hand made this in a matter of minutes.I have tasted cauliflower masala dosa once in a restaurant and was totally hooked to it.But I forgot the incident until I made this.I made the filling in the morning…
Read moreIDLI DOSA BATTER USING MIXIE
Today I am sharing with you all a basic recipe for Idli Dosa batter using mixie.I have tried many times grinding Idli dosa batter in mixie,specially when I want it in small quantities.My mother used to grind it this way long before possesing a grinder,so I know the exact proportions and the secret of getting super soft idlis and crispy dosas.This post might well be useful for bachelors and beginners and may give it a try right away.The idli and dosa are staple food for South Indians and my husband never complains about my jasmine soft idlis and roast dosas.Also…
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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.
