kootu podi / kootu powder recipe

kootu podi / kootu powder recipe This kootu podi is totally a unique type of flavouring that is always needed in making kootu. Please check my kadala paruppu kootu here in my blog. We can definitely use in paruppu sambar that we make for lunch. It can be added to any type of puli kuzhambu you...

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plain salna recipe / street style empty salna

plain salna recipe / street style empty salna Inseparable word whenever we think of parotta is this plain salna. I have grown up eating this aromatic essence dunking parotta in it and relishing gives soulful satisfaction. Salem is one the renowned places where we get hot parottas with loads of flavourful tasty salna. Most often when...

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Banana flower pickle / valaipoo (vazhaipoo) urugai

Banana flower pickle / valaipoo (vazhaipoo) urugai We all know that almost every part of a banana plant is used each having their own role and functionality. On the daily basis most common and majority of us like to have is the banana’s both of digestion and for taste. Many won’t buy these banana blossom from...

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pacha manga pachadi / raw mango(green) pachadi

pacha manga pachadi / raw mango(green) pachadi Totally loved making this most compelling dish pacha manga pachadi as a Tamil new year recipe. As many of us know its a blend of all the six different tastes that we experience and should be experienced by each one of us in our own lives. I have had...

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aval vadam recipe / poha(flattened rice) fryums

aval vadam recipe / poha(flattened rice) fryums Lets make use of this summer making this very easy peasy aval vadam recipe. This one is not only easy to make but tastes addictive. Those days they make all types of vadams and vathals for which preplanning was very important as they would make in large batches. They...

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sakkaravalli kilangu poriyal / sweet potato poriyal

sakkaravalli kilangu poriyal / sweet potato poriyal Sweet potatoes are so fulfilling root vegetable with a special sweetish flavour and taste. I love this to have it hot as such simply steamed with skin removed. You can have it by sprinkling some masalas like chilli powder, chat masala and salt As far as I know there...

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ragi simili / simili urundai/ ragi peanut sesame(ellu) balls

ragi simili / simili urundai/ ragi peanut sesame(ellu) balls Ragi simil is nutritiously dense traditional sweet snack that is rich in vitamin E ,Iron,protein,fibre and calcium. At the same time tastes delicious. Here in our place we call it as elluchi in kannada. Really don’t know why they call it as simili. But sure I have...

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ulundu kanji recipe /uluntham kanji/ulundhu kanji

how to make ulundhu kanji /urad dal porridge /உளுந்தங்கஞ்சி Urad dal is a killer pulse and if you use black urad dal its even better filled with energy boosters such as complex carbohydrates, proteins, calcium, iron and even its fibre rich. Ulundhu in general is such a versatile ingredient used as inevitable ingredient in Indian cooking...

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bitter gourd pitlai /pavakkai pitlai /pagarkai pitlai

bitter gourd pitlai /pavakkai pitlai /pagarkai pitlai Bitter gourd pitlai can be made into gravy like or as a thick kootu whatever its one keeper dish thats so good accompaniment for rice. Although I love pavakkai kuzhambu very much this will be my next wanted dish that will give total fulfilment. Many don’t like to have...

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thengai thogayal recipe /coconut thuvaiyal

thengai thogayal recipe /coconut thuvaiyal This thengai thogayal recipe is one such easy dish when we decide to keep our lunch menu simple in all our hectic working days. Its a traditional recipe done commonly in all of our South Indian homes frequently. In our home we make it little different. Means that we always add...

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