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
Chappathis or rotis are a common feature at everyone’s home.Specially if you have diabetic patients at home,rotis form a major part of their diet.It is not easy for beginners to roll out perfect shaped rotis and I at the initial stage have made rotis in all shapes and sizes.So in a small attempt to make things easier for those who are new in the kitchen,I think this post might be useful.For rotis to stay soft for a longer time kneading should be properly done.To master it you should constantly make them and you can gain expertise in no time.Here is...

RASAM VADA

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Rasam Vada is a popular snack or starter which is filling and light on the stomach. Vadas are made crisp and soaked or dunked in spicy hot rasam. To make this make vadas first and then rasam. Normally urad dal vadas are made for rasam vadas,but you can make dal vadas and soak them in rasam too.I plan to make the rasam with dal vada soon and post in it in the near future.I am sure you will all like the soft and melt in the mouth consistency of these vadas. The vadas have to be soaked well,but at the...

TOMATO RASAM

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One of the daily menu items in our daily food this rasam finds place in all south indian households.My family is not an exception and I do make one rasam variety or the other each single day.Rasam is a comfort food to many and tomato rasam here is so easy to make fast to do is that it will appear as

PURI FOR CHAATS

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I have been making chaats these days.What started with just papdis became a series of chaat recipes and I am with puri for chaats now.I made Bhel Puri and Sev Puri and then came the chance for these cute puris.I also made Masala Puri,Dahi Puri and Pani Puri too.Since it is hygienic and economical too to make these puris .I was long searching for a perfect recipe for puri for chaats as every time I tried to make them either they wouldn’t puff or would’t be crispy.I later stumbled upon the recipe in vah re vah and the puris were...

ALU AJWAIN

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It was one lazy saturday afternoon that a sudden idea struck me.It ia always like this.Ideas splurge in suddenly for me and when i think hard sometimes iam totally blank.Iam sure all of us experience this sometimes.It was heavily raining and i was left with only potatoes in my pantry.I was pretty sure with no onion in hand, my family would fuss eating the potato.Searching for a no onion alu recipe this Ajwaini Alu recipe came as a blessing.Ajwain is caraway seeds in hindi and omam in tamil It is one seed which has innumerabe health benefits.It helps in digestion,good...

VEGETABLE PULAO

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Vegetable pulao is tasty mix of added veggies in mildly spiced rice.I am posting here another lunch box variety and I think it will be useful to many beginners as well.This vegetable pulao is a filling,nutritious rice variety which can not only be prepared easily but it requires less time .This

CARROT HALWA WITH KHOYA

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Carrot Halwa is a delicious dessert that can be made in a matter of minutes. It is the most favourite recipe of my daughter who relishes each time I make it. It was last week I had got a big basket of fresh carrots which was brought by my...
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...
Kothamalli is coriander leaves in tamil.Thogayal is a rice mix usually had with hot rice with sesame oil top.I have 2-3 thogayal recipes in my blog and kothamalli/coriander leaves powder recipe too.This one is tastes so fresh and green that you’ll simply love it.When you are bored making usual menu and want a simple meal,this is a perfect choice.It is so easy to make and with available ingredients at home,this can be made in a jiffy.The leaves you choose should be fresh and green and not yellow or dry.The easy and tasty recipe of kothamalli thogayal goes this way.. Notes