10, Oct 2012
Quinoa Salad

Quinoa is a highly nutritious grain that is naturally rich in protein, dietary fiber, magnesium, and iron. It also makes a wonderful alternative to rice. I especially love its slightly crunchy texture and nutty flavor when cooked. I first tasted this quinoa salad when one of my colleagues brought it…

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6, Aug 2012
Chilli Bhaji/Milagai Bajji/Mirchi Bajji

The first thing which comes to mind on a rainy day is a cup of tea and some hot bajji’s. And of course you can pretty much get it at any roadside shop. Batter consistency is very important for making nice crispy bajji’s. The South Indian versions don’t have anything stuffed…

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25, Jul 2012
Mini Idli and Sambar

When I think of mini idli, the first thing that comes to mind is the tasty ghee filled mini idli with sambar from Saravana Bhavan/ Ananda bhavan. I don’t think there’s a better way to eat mini idlis other than soaked in sambar. You can make varieties based on the…

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18, Jun 2012
Medhu Vadai/Ulundhu Vadai

Cook Time :20 – 30 Min | Servings : 4 Persons Medhu vadai is a very famous savory fritter, a common breakfast item in Tamilnadu served along with idili or ven pongal as combo.  It’s also often soaked in Sambar or Curd and served as Sambar/Curd vadai. I love to…

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8, Jan 2012
Dry Pepper Chicken Fry / Kozhi Milagu Varuval

Cook Time :20 – 30 Min | Servings : 3 Persons Black pepper is a great medicine to treat cold. Our ancestors say it provides relief from sinusitis and nasal congestion. This is a dry gravy which can be accompanied with chapathi or rice. This recipe is from my MIL.…

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22, Nov 2011
Kongunadu Kozhi Kuzhambu & Varuval / Chicken Gravy and Fry

Cook Time :30 – 40 Min | Servings : 4 Persons Hurray, It’s time to celebrate !! My blog reaches 1000+ likes and 500+ Email subscribers.. My hearty thanks to everyone for your support!! Anyone from this region definitely knows this recipe. This is a very authentic one made in…

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8, Nov 2011
Aloo Methi Subzi/ Fenugreek Potato Fry

Cook Time :20 Min | Servings : 2 Persons Lot of us love potato cooked in different forms. But potato as such is loaded with carbs, while you enjoy aloo try adding fenugreek and get some nutrition. This one goes well with Chapathi/ Roti.