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Kuzhambu Varieties, Rice Accompaniments

ONION SAMBHAR

November 26, 2015 by Nithya Leave a comment

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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Bachelors' Recipes, Breakfast Recipes, Sevai Recipes

INSTANT PULI SEVAI/IDIYAPPAM

November 25, 2015 by Nithya Leave a comment

It is a common feature in all our homes during peak morning hours of breaking our heads as what to pack for lunch.It is no exception in my household too and I end up making something which is quick to make, easy to carry and filling too.This Instant Puli Sevai is one such recipe.It can be made in a matter of seconds and is very ideal for bachelors or working women.Here both sevai or idiyappam and puliyodhare mix is readymade and store bought.I had this wonderful opportunity of writing reviews for Eastern Spices and I am posting recipes as and…

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Diwali Snacks, Gokulashtami Recipes, Indian Festival Recipes, Snacks, Traditional Recipes

MILAGU THATTAI/PEPPER THATTAI

November 9, 2015 by Nithya 1 Comment

Tomorrow is Diwali and I am afraid all of you must be busy preparing sweets and savouries.I tried my level best to include many Diwali recipes this year in my blog and I am happy that I could do it.This Pepper or Milagu Thattai is a slight variation from the original thattai recipe I have in my blog.It is easy and great to munch upon snack,which comes in handy for those who are doing last minute preparations.All the ingredients for this are readily and easily available in all homes, so there should not be any difficulty in making these super…

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Diwali Sweets, Gokulashtami Recipes, Indian Festival Recipes, Neiveidhyam Recipes, Sweets, Traditional Recipes

THIRATIPAL/PALGOVA

October 29, 2015 by Nithya Leave a comment

Thiratipal or Palgova is a traditional sweet prepared in most homes during diwali.It is a very easy to make dessert, though it is time consuming.With all the ingredients easily available at home,you can make this sweet with considerable ease.As Diwali gets near I remember my mom preparing this delicacy in my childhood days.The milk in Delhi were I grew up would be very tasty and the thiratipal made with that would be divine.How ever sweets she might prepare,mom would ever forget preparing this.As I was thinking what next to post for Diwali,thiratipal came to my mind and I am presenting…

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Diwali Sweets, Indian Festival Recipes, Sweets

KASI HALWA/PUMPKIN HALWA

October 28, 2015 by Nithya Leave a comment

Kasi Halwa or Pumpkin Halwa is one sweet which I have been trying to post for quite a long time.As I was thinking of posting an easy and vegetable based halwa this recipe came to my mind.So I made this last week and thought for my readers, it will be a nice option to try for diwali. As I was trying for the first time,made very little quantity but later thought I should have made more as it was so very tasty and I couldn’t resist it.Usually Kasi Halwa is made in functions and weddings and would be brightly coloured…

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Indian Festival Recipes, Navarathri Recipes, Neiveidhyam Recipes, Payasam/Kheer Recipes, Traditional Recipes, Varalakshmi Pooja Recipes, Vinayakar Chaturthi/Ganesh Chaturthi Recipes, Vrat Recipes

WHEAT RAVA PAYASAM

October 22, 2015 by Nithya Leave a comment

Wheat rava payasam is made with the cream of rava which is slightly bigger than the normal size rava.It is called dhalia in hindi and normally porridge or kanji is made with it.We can also make upma and kesari with it though and it is very good for diabetics and healthy too. I am planning to post more recipes with this in the near future, but for the time being, I made this payasam during navarathri celebrations last week and was liked by all. A simple and no fuss recipe this requires a little more time to cook than the…

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Snacks, Sundal Recipes

KONDAKADALAI SUNDAL/BLACK CHANNA SUNDAL

October 21, 2015 by Nithya Leave a comment

Black channa is liked by all at home and besides making chole and using them up for chaats I make this sundal regularly at home for evening snacks.These are a store house of proteins and filling to the stomach.Traditionally for Saraswathi Pooja this sundal is made,so thought of posting it today.Since it is, spicy my husband loves it a lot.This can be made as an after school snack and you can add less spices if the kids are eating.Make this flavourful sundal and offer it to the Goddess on the last day of the festive season and invoke her blessings….

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Indian Festival Recipes, Navarathri Recipes, Neiveidhyam Recipes, Payasam/Kheer Recipes, Traditional Recipes, Vrat Recipes

JAWWARISI PAYASAM/SABUDANA KHEER

October 19, 2015 by Nithya Leave a comment

Jawwarisi or sabudana pearls are mostly used during vrat or fasting days and sabudana vada and sabudana khichidi is chief among them.But we can also make a milk based dessert using these tiny pearls as I did for Navarathri Prasadam earlier last week.As we all know festive time is in full swing and all are busy with the various preparations of sweets and savouries and getting ready to celebrate the Goddess during this time.Sabudana Kheer is an easy one to make with the ingredients available at home.Do try this simple yet rich delicacy and let me know how it turned…

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Gokulashtami Recipes, Indian Festival Recipes, Navarathri Recipes, Neiveidhyam Recipes, Payasam/Kheer Recipes, Traditional Recipes, Varalakshmi Pooja Recipes, Vinayakar Chaturthi/Ganesh Chaturthi Recipes

AVAL PAYASAM/POHA KHEER

October 18, 2015 by Nithya Leave a comment

Aval or poha or rice flakes as you might call, these are wonder flakes which are light on the stomach and easy to digest.Among the many dishes I make with aval, this payasam is an easy and tasty addition to your list of kheer or payasam recipes for the festive season.This is prepared on the occasion of Janmashtmi, but can can be made on any festive occasion to grace it.Simple, yet classy this dish tastes great when combined with milk and jaggery.Needless to say it requires just 10 minutes to make,so get set and give it a try. Notes

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Navarathri Recipes, Neiveidhyam Recipes, Sweets

ARISI VELLA PUTTU/NAVARATHRI RECIPES

October 16, 2015 by Nithya Leave a comment

Arisi Vella Puttu is a traditional sweet made in the tamil households on Navarathri Fridays.It is a steamed and soft sweet and tastes awesome with jaggery and coconut flavours.I am happy to share with you all that this recipe was published in the Chennai edition of The Hindu Metroplus last Friday. Usually sundals are prepared during Navarathri but at the same time this puttu is also offered to the GODDESS.You can also make puttu with rice flakes or aval which I intend to post later.So readers,here comes the tasty aromatic puttu for the festive season. Notes

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Authentic Brahmin Recipe, Indian Festival Recipes, Navarathri Recipes, Neiveidhyam Recipes, Payasam/Kheer Recipes, Traditional Recipes, Varalakshmi Pooja Recipes, Vinayakar Chaturthi/Ganesh Chaturthi Recipes

ARISI THENGAI PAYASAM/RICE COCONUT KHEER

October 14, 2015 by Nithya Leave a comment

This is the second day of Navarathri celebrations and iam back with another payasam or kheer recipe.It is a rice and coconut based payasam with a creamy texture.Iam planning to post a few payasam recipes for the festive season and this one was prepared yesterday.Since it is jaggery based it is auspicious for naivedhyam too.Tune in for more such kheer recipes at Nithya’s Kitchen,Now back to the recipe,it is a flavourful payasam with little preparations.And on this joyous occasion try out this kheer and offer it to the GODDESS and serve it to all.. Notes

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