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Kollu Karuveppilai Podi
Kollu Karuveppilai Podi is a spice mix made from horsegram and curry leaves. It's highly nutritious and delicious in a dry curry or soup!
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Appam
My mom's recipe for Appam - a very traditional, South Indian sweet dish made during many festivals, functions and marriages too!
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Broken wheat Pidi Kozhukattai
Broken Wheat Pidi Kozhukattai is a healthy steamed snack. It is a traditional South Indian dish, balanced and filling, suited for all ages.
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Maangaai Paruppu
Maangaai Paruppu is a sweet, sour and spicy dish made from raw/semi-ripe mango and lentils. Tastes great with plain rice, dosai or idli.
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Sutta Kathrikkai (Burnt Aubergine) Gothsu
Sutta Kathrikkai (Burnt Aubergine) Gothsu is a delicious, rustic accompaniment for VeN Pongal, Upma or plain rice, traditional to South India.
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VeN Pongal
VeN Pongal is a savoury South Indian dish, usually eaten for breakfast. It's a nutritious and delicious way to kick start a busy day.
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Muthusarigai
Reserve some for yourself before serving this crispy muthusarigai to your loved ones for Deepavali. I'm sure they'll wipe the plate clean!
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Sundal
Sundal - Protein rich, low fat, ideal breakfast dish, suited during fasting days. Can be made with any type of legume or beans!
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How to make Ghee
Aromatic homemade ghee in less than half an hour, to enhance flavour and nutritive value of your dishes - can be stored for up to a year!
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Puliyodharai (Tamarind Rice)
Puliyodharai, a tangy and spicy mixed rice recipe passed on from generation to generation. Best suited for picnics and short travels.
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Paruppu Usili Sevai
Grandma's awesome recipe, this Paruppu Usili Sevai is an ideal lunch box dish. Simply mouthwatering with all the basic nutrients in one go!
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Coconut Rice (South Indian style)
Coconut rice is a very subtly spiced, extremely flavourful rice preparation famous in South India. I absolutely love this recipe because I get a disproportionate amount of praise for very little work. Try…
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Ginger Kashayam
Kashayam is an Ayurvedic concept, a water based herb/root infusion brewed somewhat like a tea and drunk hot. There are various combinations we make at home for different purposes. Usually, kashayams are taken…
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Keerai Masiyal (Spinach and Lentil stew)
Though there is quite a variety of masiyals we make at home, this one stands out and is a big favourite! With a few easy steps, this comfort food is very delicious, gentle…
