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PARUPPU THOGAYAL

March 11, 2014 by Nithya Leave a comment

This Paruppu thogayal is an age old recipe from grandma’s cookbook.It always tastes great when had with hot rice and dollops of homemade ghee.We usually take it with menthya kuzhambu and roasted papad.A truly heavenly combo it is a always a huge hit.Paruppu is dal in tamil and from the numerous thogayal varieties this one is made with not veggies but dal.The dal as we all know has protein content and this one has very less oil content,so you need not worry about the caloriesNow we shall see how i made this.. Notes You can add coconut scrapings while grinding….

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Dairy Free, Easy, Gluten Free, Ovo Vegetarian, Potato Recipes, Vegan, Vegetarian

ALU AJWAIN

March 11, 2014 by Nithya Leave a comment

It was one lazy saturday afternoon that a sudden idea struck me.It ia always like this.Ideas splurge in suddenly for me and when i think hard sometimes iam totally blank.Iam sure all of us experience this sometimes.It was heavily raining and i was left with only potatoes in my pantry.I was pretty sure with no onion in hand, my family would fuss eating the potato.Searching for a no onion alu recipe this Ajwaini Alu recipe came as a blessing.Ajwain is caraway seeds in hindi and omam in tamil It is one seed which has innumerabe health benefits.It helps in digestion,good…

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

KARUVEPPILAI SADAM / CURRY LEAVES RICE

February 21, 2014 by Nithya Leave a comment

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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Easy, Ovo Vegetarian, Sweets, Vegetarian

POTTUKADALAI URUNDAI

November 25, 2013 by Nithya Leave a comment

This might sound a little odd to some to be posted as a recipe in a blog.But then knowing it’s health benefits particularly for growing children,I thought it can be featured here as well. Pottukadalai or roasted gram are a high source of protein and can fill in your sudden hunger pangs.These have been used in our diet since time immemorial and can sure come handy while travelling.A simple,humble sweet snack for almost everyone at home,these protein loaded balls are surely going to fill your hungry tummy when you want to munch on and on …… Notes There are two…

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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)

October 22, 2013 by Nithya Leave a comment

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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Beginner, Desserts, Diwali Sweets, Gokulashtami Recipes, Indian Festival Recipes, Neiveidhyam Recipes, Ovo Vegetarian, Vegetarian

PAL PAYASAM

September 29, 2013 by Nithya Leave a comment

A traditional South Indian dessert made during festivities at homes,Pal Payasam is a milk based sweet. Simple to make and pleasing to eat and serve.It is a must in most functions in Tamil and Kerala households.Lord Guruvayurappan is said to be fond of this delicacy.So friends,here is the recipe.Enjoy making,eating and serving. NOTES:

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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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