panagam recipe /panakam (Summer drink)

panagam recipe /panakam (Summer drink) This traditionally designed drink panakam/ panagam recipe has become confined only to be done during certain festivities like ramanavami and tamil new year.But its not a simple drink to keep away from!its a superb kind of refreshing cooler to be had althrough these summer months.I simply adore the simplicity of this...

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kamban koozh (withkambu/pearlmillet/bajrainstant powder)

kamban koozh (withkambu/pearlmillet/bajra instant powder) It's a real challenge to cope up with scorching summer heat waves . Usually the severity will begin little later but this time it's too much of heat here that we are experiencing now itself. Any way we have to continue with our chores. We can't just stop everything and sit...

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bharleli vangi recipe /bharli vangi (stuffed brinjal)

bharleli vangi recipe /bharli vangi (stuffed brinjal) I know now the reason why this bharleli vangi recipe /bharli vangi is so much a hit dish!its a casual common authentic dish of maharashtra.Nowadays I have made it as one of my common dishes to make it often because it has won all the appreciation from my family...

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authentic maharashtrian goda masala recipe

authentic maharashtrian goda masala recipe It's quite questionable why the very same group of Indian spices are sometimes roasted and sometimes added as such!its all because for the reason that each method gives away different flavours with wide array of aromatics releasing from these spices with its own uniqueness.The preferences of spice mix differs between states...

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maharashtrian matha recipe /indian summer drink

maharashtrian matha recipe /indian summer drink This scorching heat will really melt away our body and even our minds go crazy searching for ways to beat the heat and of-course there are tons of ways to cool our body naturally.One such simple drink to do on the go without any confusion is the famous maharashtrian matha...

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kanchipuram idlis / Kudalai idli(kancheepuram temple style)

kanchipuram idlis / Kudalai idli(kancheepuram temple style) kanchipuram idlis is one of its luxurious kind among  other versatile variations of idli's that are dominant with an authenticity filled with pure South Indian punch.The very name kanchipuram idlis reminds me of my chennai days there my neighbor aunty who not to mention is a well worse cook...

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sweet cheedai recipe (vella seedai)

sweet cheedai recipe (vella seedai) Making my little one to dress up like Krishna and dipping those cute little legs into rice flour water mixture,making printable paadams (footprints are put from the entrance till the pooja room) on the floor are the most valuable memories of my life and I will have an evergreen call in...

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recipe for sweets indian / festive sweets

recipe for sweets indian / festive sweets Festivals are unforgettable occasions practiced from our ancient times representing happy mood and in that mood we never miss to celebrate it with sweets.Festivals may be religious,cultural or may be community oriented but it has a deeper significance that is passed from previous to present generations which makes our...

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simple lemon rice /marudhuskitchen

simple lemon rice /marudhuskitchen Most befitting travel friendly food here in South Indian houses is the lemon rice I remember my amma making either lemon rice or tamarind rice for picnics we go or even for temple visits.Whether its a tour to distant places or a simple picnic we don't travel alone as a single family...

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simple sweet recipe/Dodittu sweet/easy sweet dish

simple sweet recipe/Dodittu sweet/easy sweet dish Iam totally fortunate and honored to do a guest post for Shruthi of "cooking with sj". she has a marvelous and alluring space that acquaints yourself with something to learn.Am really excited that she has accepted mine with great indulgence.My guest post is about a good old traditional sweet "Dodittu"...

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