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Millets are getting enough popularity these days.. though it used to be a staple in India many many years ago, it was forgotten quite sometime and now all of a sudden its gaining track again because of its immense health benefits. Millets / Siru Dhanyam(in tamil) are a group of cereals which are tiny grains, usually cultivated in dry climate…
Sambar is one of the staple in most Tamilian households, its like there is no other dish that can be so satisfying and hearty than this humble lentil soup. Here is a simple Madras style sambar that amma makes often with meen varuval on the side…. an awesome combo! Back home, sambar powder is not typically used for everyday sambar…
South Indian style Egg Kurma is a mild coconut based gravy which is so versatile and can literally pair with any item, be it rice or roti, tiffin items like idli dosa poori, idiyappam or appam. I have already shared egg kurma using garam masala, muttai omelette kuzhambu, scrambled egg kurma, muttai kuzhambu kurma… this one is a simple version of…
Chicken Tikka Masala is one dish appears to be on every Indian restaurant menu, tandoor cooked chicken simmered in a thick yogurt based gravy served with soft naan bread on the side…. height of temptation! Well many claim this dish to be British but who really cares, lets call it Indian and make one today- take out style! Top it off…
Pasi paruppu sambar is a simple, easy sambar recipe which you can make under 30 minutes. Tamilians prepare this quick version of sambar often to go with Idli or dosai, even with rice. There are many versions of moong dal sambar / pachai paruppu sambar, moong dal kuzhambu…. I personally love my mom in law version where she make this…
Madras chicken curry / Tamil Nadu style chicken gravy recipe – easy to make simple, delicious spicy gravy. As the name implies its typical Chennai (formerly known as Madras) style Kozhi Varutha kari, a very common spicy gravy which can be either like a thick masala or semi-gravy. We always make chicken or mutton gravy with freshly ground masala, often using ammikal…….
Cluster Beans, also known as Kothavarangai in Tamil, Gawar in Hindi, Goruchikkudu in Telugu is a very humble vegetable with many health benefits… its good for diabetes, great for heart, aids digestion, strengthen bones and also helps to regulate blood pressure. It is very common in South Indian homes and often prepared as a dry curry to go as a…
Fish Moilee Recipe – Fish Moilee – Meen Moilee Recipe – How to make Fish moilee – Seafood recipes – Meen curry – Keral food – Fish Curry recipe – Fish Molee is a very popular Kerala fish curry made with coconut milk. This mildly spiced dish with a touch of sweetness from coconut, is a creamy gravy that pairs well with plain…
Ragda is prepared with dried yellow or white peas/ vatana, is a popular fast food which is a part of the street food of Maharashtra. Ragda is a stew like gravy prepared by pressure cooking dried peas, mashing it with a fried onion and spices to make a curry. Then comes the ragda pattice which is prepared with potato is…
Onion paratha / Pyaz ka paratha is one of the easiest of all stuffed parathas, all you need is just flour, raw onion and coriander leaves and you will be all set for tasty paratha/paranthas. I’m a big fan of raw onions and how can I say no this… I tasted these in my friend Kavi’s house when they hosted…
