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Authentic Brahmin Recipe, Rice Accompaniments, Thogayal/Podi

KOTHAMALLI PODI/CORIANDER LEAVES POWDER

May 11, 2015 by Nithya 2 Comments

This kothamalli podi or coriander leaves powder is one authentic recipe of our household.We all know of curry leaves powder,but this involves pounding of one or more spices together to a coarse form.My daughter loves it to the core and often asks my MIL to make it for her.This is an easy recipe and goes well with mor kuzhambu.The point to be noted here is you should use only fresh green leaves as the give a nice earthy flavour to the podi.The spices and chilles add a nice flavour and overall when mixed with rice tastes simply superb.Try this out…

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Raita/Pachadi, Rice Accompaniments

CAPSICUM TOMATO RAITA

May 8, 2015 by Nithya Leave a comment

We always look for accompaniments for the main dishes and they are always an added attraction to our main dish.Raitas are good sidedishes for any rice variety and when i made coriander rice last week i also made this capsicum tomato raita.The crunchiness of fried capsicum was well complimented with freshly chopped tomatoes.It is a very quick recipe and can be made by bachelors as well.I am posting this as my first bachelor recipe,so that it will be an easy side dish option for them.Do use fresh and unsour thick curd for better results.See recipe below.. Notes

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Dry Curry, Rice Accompaniments, Traditional Recipes

SEPPANKILANGU FRY/COLLACASSIA FRY/ARBI FRY

April 19, 2015 by Nithya Leave a comment

Seppankilangu/Collacasia /Arbi is one wonder vegetable.I have always loved cooking this and the fry made with this is simply superb.For those you not familiar with this type curry which is a regular in our and almost all south indian households,this recipe might prove useful.Collacasia has this unique property of stickiness when boiled which strangely vanishes when roasted.In this recipe i have just fried collacasia with sprinkled spices,but you can roast with mustard temperings and make it as a curry as well.This fry is apt for sambhar rice or any variety rice.I have made aachari arbi also but didn’t have the…

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

ARAI PULI VATHA KUZHAMBU

April 17, 2015 by Nithya Leave a comment

It was some time back that i was thinking somehow i don’t have this gravy in my blog,though we make regularly at home and dhivya too likes it.This kuzhambu variety is a long forgotten recipe in many households and some might not even have heard of this exotic gravy.I have enjoyed it eating many a times from the hands of my grandmothers and my mother too. In my in laws place too this recipe is known and my MIL makes it often.This simple recipe can be made in no time and tastes great with dal rice with dollops of ghee.I…

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

PULIKACHAL/TAMARIND RICE MIX/PULIYODHARAI MIX

April 13, 2015 by Nithya Leave a comment

The fondest memories still lie fresh in my mind when i think of pulikachal. My mom used to pack this for journeys when we used to travel from Delhi to Chennai to visit grandparents.The very idea of eating in train with my bro and parents exited me always, everytime. My mom is an expert and eating well her dishes i can judge how tasty they can be though not an exact,replica of hers have sure made an attempt.Now my daughter loves this.So generation after generation, pulikachal is creating waves in my house. Notes

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Dry Curry, Rice Accompaniments

CAPSICUM CURRY

April 8, 2015 by Nithya Leave a comment

I think capsicum is a very versatile vegetable so you can use it in many forms.This is a simple south indian style curry which i often end up making when i don’t have any ideas popping in my mind.You can have it with rice and chappathis too.I want to post a seperately on how to dessed in seconds the good old capsicum,as some of the seeds don;t taste good alongwith veggies.Now over to the simple, humble capsicum curry.

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Rasam, Rice Accompaniments

PINEAPPLE RASAM

March 16, 2015 by Nithya Leave a comment

Pineapple rasam is one the tastiest rasams that i make rarely at home.It is reserved for some celebrations or made on any of the special days.So whenever some guests come over i generally make this.Pineapple has a distinct flavour and imparts a unique taste when prepared rasam with it.It is also called annasi pazha rasam.The fruity taste combined with a mixture of spices gives an aromatic touch and craves to ask you for more.So for a change from the usual rasams try this for oe time and treat your taste buds and family’s too.Here goes the recipe…

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Authentic Brahmin Recipe, Rasam, Rice Accompaniments, Traditional Recipes

JEERA RASAM

March 12, 2015 by Nithya Leave a comment

Rasam is always a comfort food or me.I make a lot of varieties and this one is my favourite.Mostly i make it when anyone has cold and cough and headache at home.Tastes great with hot rice and ghee.It is an authentic easy to make recipe and tastes great wnen unwell.Yoc can make rasam powder ,but many make rasms with sambhar powder omly and top it with cumin and pepper powder.I will later post a recipe of how to make jeera rasam paste in my blog some time later.Scroll down to the recipe of a tasty inviting rasam and do try…

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Chettinad Recipes, Kuzhambu Varieties, Rice Accompaniments

KARAKUZHAMBU

March 4, 2015 by Nithya Leave a comment

Karakuzhambu is one our family’s most liked gravies.There are many varieties and methods in making these but i like the classic one with drumstick and shallots.A great combo with potato fry an rice,you will end up eating a few mouthfuls extra.It is named karakuzhambu,so it’s a bit spicy but you can always adjust your spice level.I tasted this kuzhambu for the first time at saravana bhavan in chennai.What an awesome taste it was.Truly remarkable.Now this recipe can be made with brinjal,lady’s finger and any vegetable of your choice.Let’s see how it’s made.. 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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    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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