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10, Aug 2009
Hotel Sambar / Tiffin Sambar

Any one would be delighted to hear the recipe cooked with restaurant style at home. I am sure of that kind. This is a tamilnadu style Hotel Sambar more like Saravana Bhavan Sambar. I love this with idili, dosa, pongal and other tiffin items. The ground Masala added at the…

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7, Aug 2009
Tomato Thokku / Thakali Pachadi / Tomato Pickle

Tomato Thokku is many of our favorites and this is a tamilnadu style thokku. The moment we get remained it’s mouth watering and tempts everyone. What does not go with this should be the question ? It is the best combo for idili, dosa, Chapathi, rice, curd rice, bread spread…

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29, Jul 2009
Buttermilk Gravy / Mor Kulambu

A simple flavorful Kulambu to be accompanied with white rice. Potato roast or vadam is the best combo according to me. Tried making chetinnadu method vendaikkai moor kulambu and it turned out very good. I think this is derived from Revathi Shanmugam recipes, don’t remember exactly. My mom makes it…

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10, Jul 2009
Mochakottai Kuzhambu / Val beans Gravy

Beans are very high in protein and fiber but low in fat. They have been proven to be a major player in the fight against cancer. Beyond that, they are beneficial to those with diabetes, and help lower cholesterol. Val bean are rarely cooked at my house, this is a…

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1, Jul 2009
Preparing Idli dosa batter / Idli dosa Mavu

In Tamilnadu, we use rice, urad dhal and fenugreek ground mixture for making dosa, Idili and paneeyaram. The softness depends on the ratio of these items mixed together for grinding. Plain Dosa prepared from the batter. Idili prepared from the batter.

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26, Jun 2009
Appalam Vatha Kulambu / Appla Vatha Kulambu

Vatha Kulambu is a very famous brahmin side dish. This is a chettinadu special vatha kulambu. This is normally prepared with vathal ( sun dried vegetables ). Applam can be replaced with dry broad beans / dry ladies finger etc. Thick tamarind sauce with sun dried vegetables cooked in sesame…

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21, Jun 2009
Tamarind Rice / Iyengar Kovil Puliyodharai / Puli Sadam

I’ve always loved the puliyodharai served in temples and always wanted to make it at home to have it when ever I feel like. This is the closest I could getto that temple one. The key is the masala powder and roasted peanut added to the recipe. At my home…