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A unique satisfying South Indian breakfast. Idly batter: Soak 1 cup of Urad dal and 1 cup of poha in water for about 4 hours.In an another container, soak  2 cups of Idly rice for about 4 hours. Grind dal and poha together in a mixer to a smooth paste.Similarly, grind the rice  separately andContinue reading “Podi Idly”

An accompaniment which comes in handy while your fridge is empty and not stocked or during any lockdown or while on travel.This can be used along with Idly, dosa, steamed rice or with Chappathi. Ingredients: • Fresh ripped tomatoes  1 kilograms• Tamarind paste 2’tbs• Turmeric powder 1 tsp• Asafoetida 1tsp• Mustard seeds 1/2 tsp• KashmiriContinue reading “Tomato Pickle”

An amazing dry powder chutney from Curry leaves. Its medicinal properties are incredible. It’s good for control, bacterial growth reduction, weight loss and hair growth and many more benefits. This flavoursome leaves are discarded from the food without knowing it’s properties. But my intent is to share the knowledge with all those foodies out thereContinue reading “Karuveppilai Podi Chutney / Kadi patta chutney /Curry leaves Powder Chutney “

Rasam’ is a word which is so popular since ages. Matter of fact, it’s a thin spicy, herbal liquid even known as ” Charu’ made out of lentils, kokum and tamarind as base along with other items such as pepper, garlic, ginger, cumin etc. This was also a must for the common man along withContinue reading “Coriander Rasam”

A very delicious and attractive but easy to make breakfast. Idly batter:Soak 1 cup of Urad dal and 1 cup of poha in water for about 4 hours. In an another container, soak  2 cups of Idly rice for about 4 hours. Grind dal and poha together in a mixer to a smooth paste. Similarly, grind the rice  separatelyContinue reading “Stuffed Idly”

An ideal, healthy South Indian breakfast for the all ages. It’s a favorite for the young ones due to it’s shape and size. Batter for mini Idly:• Urad dal  1 cup• Poha or Sabudana 1 cup• Idly rice 1 cup. • Salt to tasteSoak urad dal and poha / sabudana in water and leave it for 4Continue reading “Mini Idly”

A medium spiced, tangy flavored vegetable curry. This dish would taste more better if it’s used after a day or two. Also taste much more delicious if cooked in earthen pot.  Ingredients:- • Drumstick (Moringakai)  3 nos washed and cut into 2 inch length. • Shallots. Cleaned and washed 1 cup• Elephant Yam *( suran) cleaned, washedContinue reading “Karakulambu”

A traditional South Indian favorite – a dry powder made out of lentils and red chillies. It’s often served as accompaniment along with Idly, Dosa and even with other preparations. Due to it’s vast acceptance, it’s also called as Gunpowder.  Ingredients:- • Urad dal 200 gms• Channa dal 100 gms• Black sesame seeds 50 gms• WhiteContinue reading “Molakapodi / Mulagapodi”

A delicious Chicken preparation without any complicated spices or process.  Ingredients:- • Curry cut chicken cleaned, washed and drained 500 gms• Finely chopped onion 4 medium sized• Ginger paste 1tsp• Garlic paste 1 tsp• Red chilly powder 1tsp• Turmeric powder 1/2 tsp• Coriander powder 1 tsp• Green chilly 3 nos• Garam Masala powder 1 tsp•Continue reading “Chicken Chaap Masala”

A root vegetable rich in vitamin A, C, E, B6, potassium and several other minerals.  This Aam Aadmi friendly bhaji “Mooli’ is also known for antioxidants and anthocyanins. Ingredients:-• White radish 500 gms washed, peeled and grated. • Spring onion 200 gms washed, drained and chopped • Green Chilly • Garlic 4 – 6 cloves• Urad dal 1 teaspoon•Continue reading “White Radish & Spring Onion Poriyal. ( Mooli aur Pyaj patha poriyal) “