Category: Tamil Nadu
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RIDGE GOURD CURRY RECIPE ~ Beerakaya Curry ~ Turai Ke Sabji
Ridge gourd (Peerkangai ) cooked in tomato onion gravy. (Peerkankai Curry / Beera Kaaya curry / Beerakaya Curry / Ghiya Tori / Nerua / Turai / Heeray Kayi / Luffa)http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Luffa
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Potato Masala (Poori Kizhangu)
Simple curry made with mashed potatoes often served with deep fried Indian bread called Poori / Puri. (Puri Masala / Poori Kizhangu / Puri Kizhangu / kilangu )
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Swiss Chard Dal
Swiss Chard also known as silver beet is a leafy vegetable tastes similar to Spinach. My local farmers market use to over flow with these and everytime I use to hesitate to pick a bunch, just for the fear of not knowning how to incorporate this in our Indian cooking. But now, after little exploration, found a way to include…
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Semiya Upma
One of my favorite breakfast item is Semiya upma. This filling tasty dish is often served with podi or pickle topped with some ghee. There are different types of Semiya (Vermicelli) upma, some with combination of vegetables and some even with use of meat. Here is a simple version from my kitchen, for beginners to…
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PAVAKAI PITTALAI
south indian dish
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Puliyodarai or Tamarind rice
Puliyodarai, is a speciality of the South Indian coastal state of Tamil Nadu.
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Thengai Paal Rasam
Suppossed to be a country side classic, something which we don't get to taste very often. Mild tangy flavour mixed with sweet coocnut milk gives this rasam a sweet & sour taste.
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Garlic Chutney – Poondu Chutney Recipe – பூண்டு சட்னி
Home style spicy garlic chutney, perfect side for idli dosa!

