Bottle Gourd(Suraikkai) Adai: This recipe is a variant of a traditional recipe of my family. Initially this recipe was opposed by my family as they felt it was adulteration to tradition.Later they fell for it on tasting it.My father in law keeps mentioning this recipe among his family and friends as he relished it so…
When I was talking about millets to my family the elders and grandmothers starting saying me that instead of searching for new recipes with millet try replacing dosa rice in all dishes. One such try was Saamai Idiyappam and it was amazing. I prefer this for breakfast since it seemed little heavier than usual idiyappam.…
A very simple procedure from my MIL to make a really different kootu variety with cabbage. It goes with rice and also chappathi.roti. Ingredients: Cabbage-2 cups(finely chopped) Chilly powder-2 tsp Salt-To taste Oil-To cook Turmeric powder – A pinch To grind into a smooth paste: Grated coocnut-3 tbsp Cumin seeds-1/2 tsp To temper: Mustard seeds-1/4…
This dish is an ideal combination/accompaniment with pongal/idly/upma. A very quick to do and healthy side dish. A very simple dish which can even be a baby food post 8 months. Ingredients: Brinjal-1 cup(chopped) Onion-1/2 cup(finely chopped) Tomato-1/2 cup(finely chopped) Tamarind extract-1/4 cup Moong dhal-3/4 cup(finely cooked and mashed) Sambar powder-1 tbsp Salt-To taste Oil-To…
I am trying out new combinations and recipes with millets.One such successful attempt is given below for you. Ingredients: Samaai Arisi/Little millet-1 cup Kuthiraivalli arisi/barnyard millet-1 cup Puffed rice-2 cups Curd-1 cup Salt-To taste Water-As needed Oil-To sprinkle Procedure: 1.Wash both the millets and soak millets,puffed rice in curd. See that they immerse in curd…
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