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Breakfast Recipes, Millet Recipes

FOXTAIL MILLET PONGAL

May 21, 2016 by Nithya Leave a comment

These days millets are getting a lot of attention among people and is consumed with great interest due to its health benefits.It is second most widely planted species of millet and is rich in carbohydrates and is rich in fibre.It is helpful in combating with heart diseases and is good for diabetic patients. Lord Muruga is said to have had Thenum Thinai Maavum meaning foxtail millet and honey. Thinai is foxtail millet in Tamil and is one of the oldest known food grains.One of the first recipes I made is Foxtail Millet Pongal. I have always thought Pongal is a…

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Rasam

ORANGE RASAM

May 19, 2016 by Nithya Leave a comment

Rasam is a light gravy with or without dal served with rice for main course.I prepare rasam daily at home and it would be either Tomato or Dal Rasam varieties.I have been hooked to this Orange Rasam ever since I saw the recipe on a T.V. show and was determined to do it until a load full of oranges came from my husband’s friend who owns a farm.I made some recipes using these oranges which turned super delicious.This rasam variety is not only tempting but appetizing as well.When you have guests over, you can even serve it as an appetizer…

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Lunchbox Ideas, Rice Variety

BLACK URAD DAL RICE

May 15, 2016 by Nithya Leave a comment

Rice is a staple food and being a South Indian I do make a lot of rice varieties at home.I also pack them for lunch with any accompaniment such as raita or a curry.I was going through an old cookbook which had this recipe of Black Urad Dal Rice.In Tamil it is called Karuppu Ulundu and has innumerable health benefits.I have one Black Urad Dal tadka and it turned out be delicious as well.As far this rice goes,it is an easy to make recipe and if you have made this powder already,the rest is a breeze. I have a variety…

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Starters, Vada

POTTUKADALAI VADAI

May 10, 2016 by Nithya Leave a comment

Pottukadalai or roasted gram is a common item in all households largely used an ingredient in various chutneys.It is also known as chutney dal or fried gram.It has high protein content and is quite filling too.It is low in calorie content and is rich in iron.It can relieve stomach upsets and augment stamina.I was asked recently by a magazine to contribute for recipes using various dals and i choose to make this variety of vada.The good part of this recipe is it doesn’t need any soaking and it is instantaneous too.I learnt this from a website and while scrolling for…

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Breakfast Recipes, Dinner recipes, Dosa Varieties

PANCHARATNA DOSA

April 30, 2016 by Nithya Leave a comment

Long back I had a chance to eat at a quaint little place in Madurai during our temple visit to the city.They served this unusual variety of dosa which was quite a hit there.I being the one who likes to experiment with food found an instant attraction to the dosa and ordered immediately.It turned out to be crispy and soft and we all thoroughly enjoyed it.I had totally forgotten the recipe and it’s name until 2 months back I had this opportunity.

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Idli Varieties

MINI IDLI SAMBHAR

March 17, 2016 by Nithya 1 Comment

Mini Idli Sambhar is one such recipe whereby the sambhar is drinkable,rich, flavourful and is of slightly thin consistency than the usual sambhar.People in Tamil Nadu call it as 14 idli sambhar or ghee idli sambhar.Here in Karnataka it is called button idli and is served with sambhar.Whatever the name might be,it is a tasty and filling recipe which can fill your hungry tummy any time of the day.I kept the sambhar here,simple and just added veggies and sambhar powder.It is so flavourful that you can simply drink the sambhar and eat your idlis and enjoy every bit to the…

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Authentic Brahmin Recipe, Dry Curry, Easy, Vegetarian

VAZHAIKAI MANJAPODI CURRY/RAW BANANA TURMERIC CURRY

March 15, 2016 by Nithya Leave a comment

This recipe may be unknown to many and is a traditional recipe of People hailing from Tanjavur District in Tamil Nadu.They have a typical and one of a kind cuisine.I hail from This place and have tasted this yummy banana curry at home.Mom makes it during Amavasya or no moon day this curry or Vazhakai Podimas.It is customary to make Raw Banana on Amavasya day.This has minimal ingredients,yet it is very tasty and colourful, owing to the addition of turmeric powder as the name itself says.So here is the recipe for Vazhakai Manjapodi curry. SUMMARY Total Time:25 minutes

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Idli Varieties, Kids Recipes, Snacks

PODI IDLI

March 11, 2016 by Nithya Leave a comment

Podi Idli is a very easy recipe that can easily delight kids.It is nothing but small idlis smeared with molagai podi.I have added veggies too to make it healthier and more tastier.Although I make this regularly I realized I didn’t have this in my blog.This one too was long pending to post in my draft and thought of posting it today.I also make podi dosa and podi uttappam. Those things will feature in the blog soon.Since it is steamed,you can be rest assured it will be healthy and with mild spices it will taste really good,specially for kids after school.Scroll…

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Accompaniment for Idly/Dosa

TIFFIN SAMBHAR

March 6, 2016 by Nithya 1 Comment

Tiffin Sambhar is a flavourful,aromatic and tasty side dish had with idli,dosa,vada,pongal and some such other tiffin varieties.I have made this hotel style and is made with mixed dals,both toor/pigeon pea lentil and moong/green gram dal.You can add made many veggies but I choose potato and carrot along with onion and tomato.Some people make this sambhar with only moong dal,but when you add toor dal also it adds a nice colour and imparts thickness too.There are many variations of sambhar,but this is the method I follow and is liked by all at home.Do give it a try and let me…

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Lunchbox Ideas, Rice Variety

NELLIKAI SADAM/AMLA RICE

January 4, 2016 by Nithya Leave a comment

Nellikai is gooseberry in english and amla in hindi.I recently saw this simple and awesome rice recipe in a magazine and soon gave it a try.This amla is loaded with Vitamin C and has many medicinal properties.It buds immunity and strengthens the bones.As we all know, amla was widely used in the making of various ayurvedic preparations and so it is aptly termed as wonder berry.My daughter loves arinellikai which is much smaller in size and tangy to taste. I made this for her lunch and she liked it a lot.A truly filling way with no compromise on health.I have…

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Breakfast Recipes, Sevai Recipes

TOMATO SEVAI/TOMATO IDIYAPPAM

December 8, 2015 by Nithya Leave a comment

Idiyappam or Sevai is always a good option to make for breakfast.I already have a few idiyappam recipes in my blog,both instant and homemade and they are always filling and also a wholesome meal in itself.When you have idiyappam ready you can flavour it with any thing you like and the options are endless and purely upto your imagination.Usually a breakfast recipe,this can be had a dinner item too as I make it sometimes or a snack.The method of preparation is very easy and quick and can be made in no time.For kids who are fussy eaters,you can always a…

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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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