Milagu kuzhambu. This is one of the very popular kozhambu for tamil brahmins. I have not added onion or garlic in this kozhambu. This curry or kozhambu goes very well with hot rice.I have added more pepper in this curry. Pepper has many medicinal values. So it is apt for a rainy day or when…
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Vendakka mezhukkupuratti or Ladies finger fry
Vendakka mezhukkupuratti or ladies finger fry In South Indian thali side dish curries are most important. Vendakka mezhukkupuratti or bindi fry is a dry subji without onion and garlic. We can make this with in 10 to 15 minutes. Let us see how to make this easy subji. I cooked the subji in microwave and…
Salad Bowl
Tried my hand at a mixed salad bowl for dinner, I usually love making salads and the dressing. But this one has only salt and pepper with a dash of Italian seasoning. Let’s look at the simple steps Ingredients: 1/2 cup macaroni (use wheat macaroni or penne for more healthy version) 1/2 cup chopped carrots…
Idly Rice Kozhukkattai with Dal
Idly rawa and dal kozhukkattai. Kozhukkattai is a traditional breakfast item of South India. It is a steamed dish with rice rawa. We have to soak the rice, strain and dry it, then powder it for making rice rawa. Today instead of doing all of this, I made kozhukkattai with ready made Idly rawa. Added…
Murmura Poha Mixture
I always like to munch something in between meals with less oil. For diet conscious people this mixture is idle. With very few ingredients and spices we can make this mixture with in 10 to 15 minutes. Preparation time approx 10 to 15 minutes. Ingredients 2 cups Murmura 1 cup very thin poha 1/4 cup…
Pudalanga Mezhukku Puratti or Snake Gourd Fry
In South Indian houses lunch will include sambar, rasam and one subji. Today I made pudalangai subji or mezhukkupuratti in Opos style. Opos means one pot one shot. I learnt this opos method from Mr. Rama krishnan. I used flash cooking method to make this recipe. Thank you Mr. Rama krishnan for your wonderful method…
Chundakka Vetha Kuzhambu
This one of the authentic dish of Tamilians. Chundakka is Turkish berry in English. Chundakka is soaked in curd and then sun dried form is vethal. It is readily available in the Indian grocery stores. Once it is sundried we can store this for some months. Vethakuzhambu is very spicy, tangy and sweet in taste….
Pappad Cone Chaat
Pappad cone chaat is an easy healthy oil free snack for an evening with a hot cup of coffee or tea. I always prefer oil free snacks. I tried this Pappad cone in the microwave. Filled the cone with a few fresh veggies and spices. Let us see how to make this cone. Preparation time approx…
Sevai
Sevai is one of the popular traditional dish of south India. Sevai is the name of steamed rice noodles.Once you prepare the sevai we can make varieties like tamarind sevai, lemon sevai, tomato sevai, sweet sevai etc. Sevai with pulisseri is most popular break fast or dinner dish at home, I have grown eating this…
Baked Maddur Vada
Maddur vada is a popular evening snack from a place called Maddur near Mysore (Karnataka). I have tasted this when we were in Bangalore. It is a crunchy spicy deep fried snack l. I made this vada with rice flour, jowar flour, wheat flour, rawa, onions and some spices. Since I have been trying to…
Millet Tomato Dosa
Millets being extremely healthy, I have tried to add it in our daily diet. Today, I tried my hand at making millet dosa with tomatoes for a little tangy flavour. This is pretty much an instant dish that can be made anytime. It turned out to be very crispy– I served this with shallot coconut…
Chithambaram Gotsu
Authentically it is prepared with grilled brinjals. Some people fry the brinjals in little oil. Today I have baked the brinjals and made this Gotsu which is a very simple and healthy method. Gotsu with samba rice is offered as a prasadam in Chithambaram temple. It needs very few ingredients. Gotsu is a good combination…
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