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VEG KADAI MASALA/REVIEW FOR EASTERN MASALA

March 9, 2016 by Nithya 1 Comment

Veg Kadai Masala is a flavourful side dish for rotis or parathas and tastes equally good for pulaos as well.It has been a while that i wrote reviews for Eastern Spices and it was the last one pending in their list that i got.Yesterday on the occasion of woman’s day i got an invite from Eastern Spices to attend an award function for inspirational woman organised by them.I got to meet many people and could hear so many inspirational stories.That reminded me i have write one more of the product review.So here comes the Veg Kadai Masala which was an…

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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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Kids Recipes, Pasta

BROCCOLI PASTA/PASTA RECIPES

January 1, 2016 by Nithya Leave a comment

Broccoli is a cousin of cauliflower which has absolute no taste of its own and so kids hate it.But broccoli has innumerable health benefits and is an excellent source of Vitamin C.It reduces the obesity and decreases the risk of heart disease and has been associated with lowering the rates of colon cancer.So whenever I get a chance,I buy this flower and try to incorporate in the meal.As I was searching for some fancy recipe to attract kiddos and also wanted to make a simple dish I stumbled upon this recipe.It is very easy and the ingredients are very few…

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Dairy Free, Easy, No Onion No Garlic, Ovo Vegetarian, Soups, Vegan, Vegetarian

LEMON CORIANDER SOUP

December 30, 2015 by Nithya Leave a comment

Lemon Coriander Soup is a most wanted recipe to post on my blog.And when recently when i happened to taste this on my friend’s house,i knew this is time is the time for me to try out this at home.Ravi always likes to have something hot just before weekend brunch,so this time i didn’t want to miss the oppurtunity to try out.Lemon coriander soup is a light and clear soup and with the aromatic mixture of lemon and fresh earthy flavour of coriander leaves,it gets even better.As you can see it is easy and heart warming recipe.I decided i will…

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Dinner recipes, Dosa Varieties, Kids Recipes, Snacks

SCHEZWAN DOSA/DOSA VARIETIES

December 29, 2015 by Nithya Leave a comment

One of the common features at home is what to make for dinner?In my house each one has a different taste and it is sometimes difficult for me to make ad satisfy all.Some of the times i make a variation and add or omit certain things and adjust as per their liking.Dosa is one such recipe.It is loved by all,But to serve the same way each time is boring ad monotonous.To break that i make various stuffing in dosa ad this one was made when my daughter wanted a fusion dinner.Making dosa the same way but with a chinese stuffing.I…

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Pasta, Soups

MINESTRONE SOUP

December 9, 2015 by Nithya Leave a comment

Minestrone Soup is a thick italian soup with lots of vegetables and pasta.It is a meal in itself due to the addition of lots of veggies and thankfully Dhivya loves soups and I can be rest assured whenever I make soups,it will disappear in no time.People who are fond of pastas can go for this recipe and try in place of any regular soup you would make at home.I was wanting to post this for a long time and could do it last week and the weather was so apt for this piping hot soup.There are a lot of variations…

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Indian Festival Recipes, Navarathri Recipes, Neiveidhyam Recipes, Snacks, Sundal Recipes

BEACH STYLE SUNDAL/ WHITE PEAS SUNDAL/NAVARATHRI RECIPES

October 4, 2015 by Nithya 1 Comment

Sundal are made with various legumes and dals and each one is best enjoyes during Navarathri celebrations,which we all know is just round the corner.I have a few sundal recipes and am planning to do some this week too.This sundal is loved by all as it is a bit spicy and tangy with the addition of grated mangoes and adds colour of carrots.This is also called thengai mangai pattani sundal.You can make this for neveidhyam or can have as an after school snack on normal days.It is fully loaded with proteins an dquite filling too.Do try this for Navarathri and…

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Kids Recipes, Noodles

VEGETABLE HAKKA NOODLES/KIDS RECIPES

September 20, 2015 by Nithya Leave a comment

All kids are fond of this hakka noodles and my daughter always orders this whenever we eat out.I do make this at home many a times for her and add a lot of veggies to add to the taste.Hakka noodles posses a tasty following and so it has many likings.The smoky taste and aroma it gives is liked by many.We can reproduce the same taste at home with minimal efforts and can be made easily and quickly too.You could have this for snack,dinner or as a lunch box option.Be sure to include a lo of vegetables as kids tend to…

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Bread Recipes, Snacks

SOYA VEG KEBAB/KIDS RECIPES/PARTY SNACKS/SOYA RECIPES/REVIEW FOR EASTERN SPICES 2

September 6, 2015 by Nithya Leave a comment

I always like to make innovative and new recipes and this one was a nice starter which I read in a magazine.It has lots of veggies which kids genarally fuss about and also the goodness of soya nuggets.When you are in the look out of making anything for a kids party,this is a must to try out and iam sure this will be a great hit,since my daughter loved it,all kids would love it as well.You can make the preparations like making the veg mixture in advance and proceed just when you would want to serve.Eastern Spice products have asked…

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Biryani, Lunchbox Ideas, Rice Variety

HYDERABADI VEGETABLE BIRYANI/LUNCH BOX IDEA/RICE VARIETIES

August 30, 2015 by Nithya 1 Comment

Hyderabadi Vegetable Biryani is one biryani recipe which I wanted to try for long.I had this at a function and wanted to try it at home.So I made this for last weekend lunch and I know it will be a regular feature from now on.Iam not a biryani person,but liked the mild combination of spices and vegetables too.The colour and flavour is awesome and I always like these one pot meals,which is not only filling,but also healthy.This biryani is adapted from a cookbook which my friend gifted to me and has many biryani recipes,which I intend to try out and post for you all here in my blog.Scroll down below for an easy and spicy biryani which is so easy and fast to make as well.

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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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