Iru Puli Kuzhambu is a tasty and tangy gravy served with rice hailing from the Tirunelveli district of Tamil Nadu. Iru means two and Puli or tanginess here means the tangy taste comes from tamarind as well as curd. These…
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If you ask me what is your comfort food, instantly without thinking my answer would br Rasam. Rasam is a thin gravy or soup with or without lentils, Served as a second course in a South Indian meal. I have…
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Paruppu Urundai Rasam is a favorite recipe of Ravi. On weekends I make a point to make a tasty and elaborate meal prefarably to the liking of Dhivya and Ravi, so that they can eat leisurely and enjoy to the…
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Dhivya loves beetroot a lot and besides making beetroot fry, I make beetroot halwa I also make korma. This rasam I saw in a cookbook which turned out to be super yum. The bright colour and blended spices gave a…
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Poosinikkai Morkootu or Ash Gourd Morkootu is a yogurt based stew and is very easy to make which goes well with any rice variety or Pepper Kuzhambu. I have already an Ash Gourd Curry in my blog which is equally…
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Thengai Podi or Coconut Podi is a traditional powder made with roasted coconut and spices to lend an aromatic mix that is eaten with rice. I learnt this recipe from my MIL who would make it often. During Kanu festival…
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Rasam happens to be my all time comfort food. I make this almost daily as we all love to eat South Indian food.But I have never made this rasam until my friend told this recipe last time when I met…
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Onion Sambhar is a classic and flavourful gravy made with shallots or onions as you might call them and freshly ground spices.It would always be on the to do list when guests pop over in the south indian lunch menu.Though all sambhar varieties require a tamarind base and the main ingredient being sambhar powder, each recipe has a peculiar taste and aroma of its own.This sambhar is usually thick from the ones we make to serve as a side dish for idlis and dosas.Onions used here is a variety called sambhar onion or madras onion,It has other names too such…
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Whenever a south indian menu comes to mind and I have to make a full fledged tamil cuisine,I don’t forget making this kootu.It is juicy,spicy and tastes awesome with any rice and gravy.The coconut imparts a special taste to the ash gourd and with crispy dal temperings tastes even good.I make this during any get togethers and every time is enjoyed and liked by all.You can have this with rasam and rice too,it also tastes nice.Try this simple humble kootu and let me know.. Notes
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We all experience this mood sometimes,when we don’t want to cook,yet want to enjoy a wholesome meal with simple menu at home.I too feel this many a times and enjoy this Paruppu Podi immemsely.It is a classic and accurate recipe that can be made in no time,with easy methodology.Anyone can make this,just take care to dry roast the ingredients well,just golden brown.Once that is done,this half the work is done.Whenever you want a light and simple meal,make paruppu podi in advance and have any vegetable kootu or stew with steaming rice and dollops of homemede ghee.See below the quick recipe…
Read moreCURRY LEAVES THOGAYAL/KARUVEPPILAI THOGAYAL
Curry leaves is most omitted part of the food and many a times it is thrown out from food.Curry leaves are loaded with iron and calcium and is very good for hair growth.It has a fresh aroma and adds taste and flavour to the dish it goes in.I like curry leaves and this thogayal can be a great accompaniment to rice in place of any usual gravies.It is easy to make and can be stored in fridge for 2-3 days.Since it has dal and chilles it will add a nice crunch while eating.Scroll down below for a nice aromatic curry…
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