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23, Jul 2009
Pudina Pulao / Mint Pulao / Mint Rice

Mint has a strong flavor. For any biryani’s, pulao’s mint adds extra ordinary aroma. Mint chutney goes fabulous with Idili and dosa. At my home we grow up mint in a pot to pick it fresh when needed. Even now I have mint planted in a pot in my balcony.…

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21, Jul 2009
Ennai Kathirikkai Kuzhambu / Oil Brinjal Gravy

Ennai Kathirkkai is one of our fav. Brinjal is cooked well in tamarind juice. It tastes awesome with steamed white rice.

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16, Jul 2009
Cabbage Pulao / Muttaikose Pulav

Pulaos are famous north indian rice dishes. Muttaicose is one of our fav Vegetables. At any time they will be available at my fridge. I got this recipe from my Mother-in law,tried for a small party and it was a super hit. A mild rice with any gravy of veg…

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14, Jul 2009
Mushroom Gravy / Kalan Kulambu

Mushrooms are an excellent source of potassium, a mineral that helps lower elevated blood pressure and reduces the risk of stroke.One medium portabella mushroom has even more potassium than a banana or a glass of orange juice. One serving of mushrooms also provides about 20 to 40 percent of the…

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8, Jul 2009
Instant Rasam / Easy Rasam

Rasam is very famous side in South India and prepared in most of the south Indian Families. Rasam rice would be must in most the lunch meal. Rasam rice served along with vadam or pappad makes a very good combination. Most of the kids love white rice mixed up with…

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23, Jun 2009
Dhal Sambar / Murungakkai Sambar ( Paruppu Kulambu )

Will there be a week without dhal sambar at my house ? should be the question. I love the version of drumstick / Murungagkkai sambar. This is a common gravy served in any parties at my place. A traditional kongunadu paruppu samber.

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22, Jun 2009
Bottle Gourd Fry / Sorakkai Poriyal

A simple version of kongunadu bottle gourd fry which matches well with white rice. I remember plucking fresh vegetable from our form and cooked. Those tasted really good.