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Breakfast Recipes, Dosa Varieties, Tiffin, Traditional Recipes

WHEAT DOSA

March 18, 2015 by Nithya Leave a comment

It is when fasts come or when iam really in a mood to have instant dosa but a filling one,i make this.It is very easy and requires no standing time.You can make the batter start making it and eat ,that’s it.Wheat dosa is also a good option to diabetic patients and they can easily eat this to heart’s content.I prepared this dosa for my MIL for dinner sometime last week.Some make this plain wheat dosa but i have added a quater cup of rice flour for extra crispiness.I remember grandma preparing these and in those days people were more so…

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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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Breakfast Recipes, Roti/Indian Flat Bread, Tiffin

POORI

November 22, 2014 by Nithya Leave a comment

Poori as we all know is a deep fried flat bread eaten all over as a favorite food item.Normally made as breakfast this tasty poori can be made for dinner as well.I make it as a tiffin also and my daughter relishes it with vegetable kurma or potato masala.It is always good to see children finish up their food in a matter of seconds and if that happens,you know they sure are tasty.But for many this might sound a little odd as they may think what is there to explain in the poori making?To make puffed pooris is a great…

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Snacks, Tiffin

CHILLI BAJJI/MOLAGA BAJJI

November 12, 2014 by Nithya Leave a comment

If i say monsoon snacks,the first thing that comes to my mind is this chilli /molaga bajji.Simply drooling while typing this.Yum yum..Well just an excuse,don’t worry tastes great even when there is no rain this chilli bajji is an awesome snack item.I made this on a saturday evening and all enjoyed to the core.I also like a North indian version of this which i intend to post later.The batter is just normal bajji batter and can be made in no time.Try out this as an snack and enjoy with your family..

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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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Breakfast Recipes, Homemade, Idli Varieties, Tiffin

SPONGE IDLI/HOW TO MAKE IDLI BATTER

October 23, 2014 by Nithya 2 Comments

I was so very much wanting to post this idli batter recipe as this is a very basic day to day ritual to prepare for breakfast.Idli batter is so versatile and forms a base for many tiffin recipes. Getting soft and sponge idlis is a fulfilling feeling when served for breakfast.The key is to get a make a good batter,soaking of rice and dal,grinding it to perfection and the correct fermenting period.The result will be rewarding though when your idli turns out soft and fluffy.As we all know idli is not only easy to make when you have the batter…

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Breakfast Recipes, Tiffin, Traditional Recipes

PEPPER POHA/PEPPER AVAL

September 9, 2014 by Nithya Leave a comment

Poha is one ingredient which comes in handy during urgency in preparing quick breakfast or an evening snack.This recipe is a very easy and simple with all the items readily available in our pantry.As poha/aval soaks in very less time and is light on the stomach it it apt for people you watch their weight and works well for people on the go.Pepper is also a good digesting agent and combats with the cold and couch.So next time when you are out of ideas as what make for breakfast try this pepper aval and iam sure you’ll like it. Notes

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Indian Festival Recipes, Neiveidhyam Recipes, Snacks, Tiffin, Traditional Recipes, Vada

METHU VADA

August 8, 2014 by Nithya Leave a comment

A classic south indian breakfast is never complete without the Methu vada.It is always a great pleasure for me to make vadas not only because it is a favourite at home but I like touching and mixing the smooth urad dal batter.Strange but true it’s soft and fluffy texture is one to be experienced. Usually this type of vada finds place in many of the south indian poojas and festivities and always a welcome at home.Vadas are deep fried lentil fritters and tastes awesome when served hot. Whenever I make this I reserve some batter extra so that I may…

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Breakfast Recipes, Easy, Tiffin, Traditional Recipes

PULI AVAL

May 27, 2014 by Nithya Leave a comment

I am back again with yet another Poha/Beaten rice recipe.Poha in tamarind is always an easy dinner option as it is light on the tummy yet filling for the heart.Yes ,food for me should not only fill the stomach but also heart should be happy when you serve it to others. Of course when unexpected guests arrive this light dish out of rice flakes can be prepared in no time.The traditional puli aval recipe calls for poha in tamarind only, but i have added veggies to it to make it healthier and tastier.The vegetables is purely upto you, you can…

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Breakfast Recipes, Dairy Free, Easy, Ovo Vegetarian, Tiffin, Upma, Vegan, Vegetarian

SEMIYA UPMA

May 23, 2014 by Nithya Leave a comment

Among the various upma varieties of south indian cuisine,Semiya Upma is an easy,tasty and really fast breakfast recipe. Semiya Upma comes in handy for those really hurried up mornings and can be made in a jiffy,if you have vegetables chopped ready.It doesn’t require any accompaniment really but i have served it with tomato pickle.The addition of veggies is surely your choice,you can add beans,peas,carrot.Nice method of including vegetables for those kids who fuss eating them.This is one of those tiffin varieties that is not served in hotels,not that i know of,do let me know if you have had it at…

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Breakfast Recipes, Easy, Tiffin

RAVA KHICHIDI

May 14, 2014 by Nithya Leave a comment

Rava khichidi is a close cousin of rava upma.That’s what i always say.It tastes like upma but the looks and texture are different.Both are great breakfast ideas and my family loves them both.When i came to Bangalore i was intrugued by the fact that they add the name bath to many tiffin varieties in hotels. Avallaki bath shavige bath to name a few.This rava khichidi is called khara bath here and it tastes heavenly. I always like to have it at Adigas,the well known restaurant here.It is easy to make and with all the loaded vegetables it is not only…

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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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