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  • Ammini Kozhakkattai
    Mains,  Starters, sides and snacks

    Ammini Kozhakattai

    MotherOfNOMS / April 6, 2026

    Making some healthy snack for after school/work cravings is always a challenge. When we were kids, my mom used to surprise us with new, healthy snacks quite often. Ammini Kozhakattai or Mini Kozhakattai…

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  • tomato rice
    Mains

    Tomato Rice

    MotherOfNOMS / February 18, 2024 / 0 Comments

    Simple to make, flavourful tomato rice with kidney beans added for a protein boost. Pair it with any vegetable raitha for a complete meal.

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  • Ridge Gourd Chutney
    Starters, sides and snacks

    Ridge Gourd Chutney

    MotherOfNOMS / February 3, 2024

    Dip a snack in this spicy Ridge Gourd Chutney or add it to your sandwich for an extra zing. Make it in 20 mins with just a few ingredients!

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  • Lime Rice
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    Lime Rice

    MotherOfNOMS / October 15, 2023 / 0 Comments

    Lime Rice - a traditional mixed rice variety from South India, super easy to make, with the sharp flavour and tanginess of fresh limes.

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  • Protein Laddu
    Sweet tooth

    Protein Laddu

    MotherOfNOMS / August 20, 2023 / 0 Comments

    With minimal cooking involved, this nutrient dense Protein laddu is ideal for your sweet cravings or just for all your random hunger pangs!

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  • Moong Dal Puttu
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    Moong Dal Puttu

    MotherOfNOMS / June 11, 2023 / 0 Comments

    Moong Dal Puttu is one of my favourite Indian desserts because it is delicious, high protein and low fat. Here is my grandmother's recipe.

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  • Brinjal Podi
    Spice mixes

    Brinjal Podi

    MotherOfNOMS / May 28, 2023 / 0 Comments

    Brinjal Podi - an extremely flavourful spice mix used to make stir fried brinjal curry. Can also be used to make many other dry curries.

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  • Carrot Peanut Chutney
    Starters, sides and snacks

    Carrot Peanut Chutney

    MotherOfNOMS / May 14, 2023 / 0 Comments

    With the goodness of peanuts and carrots this spicy Carrot Peanut Chutney is a great side dish for idli, dosa and any kind of indian bread.

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  • Mango Blueberry Marble Cake
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    Mango Blueberry Marble Cake

    MotherOfNOMS / May 4, 2023 / 0 Comments

    With a burst of fresh mango flavour in every bite, this Mango Blueberry Marble Cake is unbelievably soft and leaves you craving for more!

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  • Maangaai Pachchadi
    Starters, sides and snacks,  Sweet tooth

    Maangaai Pachchadi

    MotherOfNOMS / April 23, 2023 / 0 Comments

    Maangaai Pachchadi is a traditional chutney made with unripe or semi-ripe mango and jaggery, typically made during the Tamil New Year.

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  • Aloo Methi
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    Aloo Methi

    MotherOfNOMS / April 16, 2023 / 0 Comments

    Rustic, tasty and easy to make, Aloo Methi is a simple curry made with potatoes and fenugreek leaves. Goes well with any bread or rice.

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  • Green Smoothie
    Drinks

    Green Smoothie

    MotherOfNOMS / March 18, 2023 / 0 Comments

    With every sip so refreshing, this amazingly nutritious Green Smoothie is super easy to make and my new favourite too!

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  • Eriseri
    Mains

    Eriseri

    MotherOfNOMS / March 20, 2022 / 0 Comments

    Here's the recipe for a traditional gem from my grandma's kitchen, Eriseri. It is a coconut and pepper based gravy dish, made with yam.

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  • Broccoli Stir Fry
    Mains,  Starters, sides and snacks

    Broccoli Stir Fry

    MotherOfNOMS / March 13, 2022 / 0 Comments

    Simple delicious Broccoli Stir Fry for a healthy weekday meal - filled with flavour and topped with sesame seeds and roasted peanuts.

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  • Cabbage & Green Peas Curry
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    Cabbage & Green Peas Curry

    MotherOfNOMS / March 6, 2022 / 0 Comments

    A very simple recipe - Cabbage & Green Peas Curry, great combination for Sambar/Vatha kuzhambu/Rasavaangi or Milagu kuzhambu.

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