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Chow-Chow Thogayal – South Indian Pesto with Chayote Squash Skin
South Indian make a lot of thogayal, a look like to general chutneys but it is little thicker and creamier in consistency. I have been cooking vegetables like pumpkin, cucumber, chayote squash (called...
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Beetroot Stir Fry – South Indian Warm Salad
Indian cuisine is a medley of sophisticated aroma and subtle flavor comprising of spices,herbs, vegetables, legumes and rice. There exists regional dishes and cooking styles. Each region has a main...
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Vegetable Brinji / Birinji Rice
Sitting in the thinnai (a concrete sit out constructed in Tamil Nadu homes), gazing at the neighbor’s huge koolam ( a sand painting done with rice powder in front of the house), admiring those tiny...
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Kara Kozhukatai – South Indian Savoury Dumplings
It was Vinayaka Chaturthi on 3rd September, 2008. I had taken off from my monotonous days at work. Being at home, its quite mandatory to follow certain protocol for the special days. So my plan to...
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Tamil Nadu Style Tapioca Masala
It was last Saturday that I had a mood for home cooked South Indian meals. I didn’t want to step out for lunch. I went with the idea to create a simple meal that will be full of flavor and taste. The...
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Guest Post: ‘Baalekai Dose’, Green Banana Dosa/Crêpes (Vegan + Gluten Free +...
Today is the second post on my series of guest post to celebrate the launch of my website. There are few blogs which inspire us to go back to your roots and dig traditional, regional cuisines that your...
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One Pot Meal Bisibelabath – Super Quick Pressure Cooker Recipe
I love one pot meals. I like it even more better if I can cook it in a pressure cooker. On weeknights, I prepare meals that has good amount of vegetables, carbs, protiens and tons of flavor. One such...
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Mung Bean Salad – Desi Style and Gluten Free
Summer is here. Well, almost its there. Now is the time to pack the bags and head outside for a hike and a picnic. What more is wonderful than fixing something quick, easy and healthy. If winter is...
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Mother In Law’s Puli Rasam | Easiest Rasam Ever
It’s been really long time since I sat down to draft a post. Things have been busy at my end. Today I decided to take some time off from my everyday routine. My little one is busy rolling his play...
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Thakkali Vengayam Thokku | Tomato-Onion Dry Curry – A true comfort food
Thakkali Vengayam Thokku is one of the fondest dish from my childhood. Every family known to me enjoys this dish with chapati/dosa/idly. I come from a family of avid travelers. My dad’s younger brother...
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Bread Sandwich with Paneer and Potato Filling
It was Sunday morning. Katli was up earlier than his usual time. Surprisingly he was in a great mood when he woke up. He brushed his teeth, washed his face and drank his milk. Everything was perfect...
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30 seconds Microwave Eggless Chocolate Cake| Holiday Gifts
The house is so quiet when Katli is away. A soothing quietness which Kulfi loves. She gets all the sleep she can when her big brother is away screaming and playing at school. He returns home at 6 PM....
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Jalebi – An Indian Dessert
Here comes January. The time in my life where I sit down to write down the list of resolutions. I know they are hard to stick to for a long time yet I write it religiously every year. My impossible...
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Beetroot Parathas: A Detailed recipe post
My cook makes parathas every week. We add different kinds of vegetables and paneer to make it a completely balanced meal. Beetroot parathas it is the only way to get my son eat beets. You can mix this...
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Lunchbox Series: Pasta cooked with vegetables and soy chunks
I am truly thankful to all the mother’s for their emails. Their kind words made my day so please let me know your feedback on the meals / recipes I post here. I am glad that you loved my lunchbox...
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Kid’s Breakfast : Bread Sandwich with Spinach Pesto and Mushrooms
I wake up every morning thinking what to serve as breakfast for my son. I know that’s the case with every mom. My son’s day begins with a glass of milk which he takes forever to drink. Like every other...
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P for Puppy Story and Peas Masala with Soya Chunks
November 1994 (Grade IV)Morning 7.00 AM I was sleeping in my bed. “Get up kanna! it’s getting late for school today”. My mom’s voice echoed from the bedroom wall. One of the most toughest ordeal for...
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Pressure Cooker Method : Palak Paneer
I am someone like you. Hey you! Yes. I am talking to you. There are days when having a 5 minute quick shower is by itself a luxury. I have eaten my breakfast in the car. I have walked around in my...
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Everyday Raita: Kadi Pakoda
I have a torn old dairy full of treasured recipes. I have always been wanting to try one recipe this week and other the following week. But the true story is that I hardly get to it as planned. I keep...
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