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Aloo Poha/Urulaikizhangu Aval Upma/Potato Poha
Aloo Poha/Urulaikizhangu Aval Upma/Potato Poha, a quick and delicious breakfast which we could make it 10 minutes. Aloo poha is much more tasty than aimple Poha/aval upma. Evening during the evenings,...
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Rasa Vada(Vadai)
When I was living in Nagercoil, i used to get the Rasa Vadai from the small tiffen shops along with the morning tiffens. The vadai used to melt in the mouth along with the flavor of Ā rasam. I attempted...
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Puliyita Poritha Kuzhambu
Puliyita Poritha(Poricha) Kuzhambu is another variety of kuzhambu popular in Southern part of TamilNadu, especially in Tirunelvelli district. Rich in vegetables and have a wonderful flavour. Goes very...
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Kovakaai Fry(Kovakaai Vadhakal)
Kovakkaai Fry(Kovakkaai Vadhakal) is a mouth-watering yummy poriyal. In these days, we are blessed with nonstick pan, hence we don't need to worry about oil for frying these vegetables. In my childhood...
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Vathakuzhambu Method I
This is a very traditional and common dish in every brahmin's house as well as in any brahmin marriages. Simple, yet delicious and spicy kuzhambu. Vathakuzhambu with sutta appalam and any fried poriyal...
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Tamil Brahmin Cuisine
Tamil Speaking Brahmins settled in southern part of India mostly in Tamilnadu, Kerala, Andra and Karnataka. Broad classification of Brahmins involves Iyer Ā and Iyengars and even their style of cooking...
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Gobi Manchurian
Gobi Manchurian, a special North IndianĀ vegetarianĀ side dish. Dry Gobi Manchurian is a rich starter to treat our guests. I have this yummy dish many times and once my son's Client came home for dinner....
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Poondu Rasam(Garlic Rasam)
A unique variety of tangy Rasam. Rich in flavour and has lots of medicinal benefits. Garlic rasam is good for digestion and also a good remedy to cure cold. Atleast once a month, we should try and do...
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Mixed Vegetable Poricha Kootu
Mixed Vegetable Poricha Kootu is a yummy stew. Rich in flavour of mixed vegetables and a wonderful taste. Poricha kootu is a very good side dish for any Thugayal varieties or even with Sambar and...
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Paruppu Thuvayal
Paruppu Thuvayal is a simple and yummy dish which can be served as a side dish for Idly/dosa or we can mix the thuvayal with a plain rice and ghee and have it with pappad . Whenever we feel bored of...
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Mahashivratri
Though we have monthly Shivratri, Maha Shivratri has greater significance. It is celebrated on the 6th night of the dark Phalgun (Feb or March) every year. This year Maha Shivrari falls on 10th March...
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Karadayan Nonbu on 14th March 2013 @ 3.30 pm IST
Karadayan NonbuKaradayan Nonbu or Savitri Vratham is a traditional tamilnadu festival of fasting wherein married women will pray for the wellness and long life of their husbands. This nonbu should be...
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Karadayan Nonbu Adai
Ingredients(FOR 15 ADAI):Raw Rice - 1 CupKaramani - 1 tablespoonJaggery powder - 1 CupFinely Sliced cocunut - 1 CupCardamom - a pinchWater - 1 1/2 CupsGhee - 1 tablespoonSalt - a pinchMethod:Soak the...
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Uppadai
Uppadai is another neivedhyam done on Karadayan nonbu. Ingredients(FOR 15 ADAI):Raw Rice - 1 CupsKaramani - 1 tablespoonMustard seeds - 1 teaspoonUrdal - 1 teaspoonFinely Sliced cocunut - 1 CupHing - a...
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Sweet Somas/ Karchikai
Sweet Somas/ Karchikai/ Kajjikayalu/ Karanji is a scrumptious and famous sweet in Maharashtra. In TamilNadu we call this as Somas/Somasi. In Andra it is Kajjikayalu and in Karnataka it is Karchikai. In...
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Aviyal Kuzhambu
You might be heard of Aviyal which is a famous tamil dish. Have you heard of Aviyal Kuzhambu ? Try this and let me know your comments!!!Aviyal KuzhambuPreparation Time10 minsCooking TimeĀ 30...
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Methi(Vendhaya keerai) Poori
Plain Poori is one of the traditional breakfast dish. Instead of having a plain poori, if we mix some Methi leaves, they become more healthy. Methi leaves are very good for health and because of its...
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Kottu Rasam
An easy to make rasam at short notice. No need of tomatoes or dal. A simple variety of rasam, yet tasty.Kottu RasamIngredients:Tamarind - 1 small lemon sizeRasam Powder -1 teaspoonHing - A PinchSalt -...
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Seemandham/Baby Shower
Pumsuvana SeemanthamSeemantham, also known as Pumsavana Seemantham is an important traditional ritual carried out during pregnancy. Although in ancient times Seemantham was performed on the birth of...
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Rawa Pongal (Sooji Pongal)
We usually prepare pongal with rice.For a difference you can try making a pongal with Rawa. Rawa pongal is a delicious and easy to do recipe and you would love to do this frequently as it is quick to...
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