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Rumali roti is a paper thin Mughlai style flat bread which can be folded like a handkerchief, infact the term “rumali” refers to handkerchief! Rumali roti is primarily a north indian flat bread and I’ve tasted just a few times in some Muslim restaurants in Chennai and never really ordered anywhere here in USA. Out of curiosity 😯 have tried…
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…
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…
Crispy, hot chicken pakoda anyone? Who wouldn’t want these with a hot cup of chai on the side! Ever since I visited Nellai Express in chennai, i’ve been craving for these and decided to make a batch to treat myself. Garam, garam Chicken pakoda is all made by mixing fresh cut boneless chicken with lentil flour coated with just the…
Egg Pepper Fry Recipe – Muttai Milagu Varuval – முட்டை மிளகு வறுவல் – How to make Egg Pepper Fry – How to make Muttai Milagu Varuval in tamil – Spicy Egg Pepper Masala – Egg Fry recipe – Easy Egg fry recipe – Muttai Masala – Masala Muttai Recipe – Egg Pepper Fry Step by Step recipe with pictures – Egg…
Tamil Nadu style fish hash made with baby shark!
Have ever cooked using a Manchatti / Claypot /Earthen pots? you got try it sometime! Food cooked with traditional claypot has a unique taste, just ordinary simple food can taste extraordinary, your guest or any one who tries it for the first time will definitely notice the difference in taste and you will be head over heels bagging in all…
Kesar burfi recipe – I have always awed at those north indian style burfis and hawas every time i enter a sweet shop, especially Bombay Halwa house and Shree Mithai in chennai. The first thought i would have is as to which one to pick, but always on the back of my head, there will be this question… how on…
Kari Dosai – Dosa is one item which is something i can have any time of the day, its never a boring deal.. there is always a batch of batter in my refrigerator that saves me at the end of a busy work day. Sometimes i make it interesting by trying it with variety of toppings- this little kari dosai…
