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  • thavala dosai
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    Thavala Dosai

    MotherOfNOMS / February 6, 2022 / 0 Comments

    Thavala Dosai is a delicious, traditional South Indian tiffin item, made with rice and lentils. Ideal for brunch or an early evening snack.

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  • Lime Ginger Rasam
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    Lime-Ginger Rasam

    MotherOfNOMS / January 10, 2022 / 0 Comments

    With the zesty flavour of lime and a slightly peppery, sweet taste of ginger, Lime-Ginger Rasam is an appetiser & a great immunity booster.

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  • Pongal Koottu
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    Pongal Koottu

    MotherOfNOMS / January 8, 2022 / 0 Comments

    Pongal Koottu prepared during the festival 'Pongal' is a semi gravy dish, made with a combination of vegetables, legumes, coconut and spices.

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  • Sweet Potato And Cherry Buns
    Sweet tooth

    Sweet Potato And Cherry Buns

    MotherOfNOMS / December 19, 2021 / 0 Comments

    These flavourful Sweet Potato And Cherry Buns are easy to make, perfect for family dinners and a great option to gift. Can be made vegan too!

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  • Green Papaya Koottu
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    Green Papaya Koottu

    MotherOfNOMS / December 4, 2021 / 0 Comments

    Green Papaya Koottu is a tasty, home-style gravy dish made with unripe papaya and lentils. Great with plain rice, roti, sambar or rasam rice.

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  • Turmeric Pickle
    Starters, sides and snacks

    Turmeric Pickle

    MotherOfNOMS / November 28, 2021 / 0 Comments

    Turmeric Pickle - a simple, irresistible, healthy pickle made in just 15 mins with fresh turmeric, ginger and lime. Great with curd rice!

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  • Cauliflower Fenugreek Dry Curry
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    Cauliflower Fenugreek Dry Curry

    MotherOfNOMS / November 21, 2021 / 0 Comments

    With the aroma of fresh fenugreek leaves, this Cauliflower Fenugreek dry curry is great for your roti, phulka, puri, thepla and plain rice!

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  • Rasam Powder
    Spice mixes

    Rasam Powder

    MotherOfNOMS / November 7, 2021 / 0 Comments

    With all the healthy ingredients, this aromatic Rasam Powder is very easy to make at home and adds flavour to your rasam, koottu or curry.

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  • Omapodi
    Starters, sides and snacks

    Omapodi

    MotherOfNOMS / October 24, 2021 / 0 Comments

    Omapodi is a traditional South Indian snack made with chickpea flour and carom seeds usually during Diwali - it's crunchy and vegan friendly!

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  • Mango Rice
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    Mango Rice

    MotherOfNOMS / September 29, 2021 / 0 Comments

    Mango Rice is a fragrant, nutritious, South Indian mixed rice variety having all the six basic tastes. Great for a quick lunch box option!

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  • Kollu Karuveppilai Podi
    Spice mixes

    Kollu Karuveppilai Podi

    MotherOfNOMS / September 26, 2021 / 0 Comments

    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
    Starters, sides and snacks,  Sweet tooth

    Appam

    MotherOfNOMS / August 28, 2021 / 2 Comments

    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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  • Banana Stem and Mung Sprout Curry
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    Banana Stem & Mung Sprout Curry

    MotherOfNOMS / August 21, 2021 / 0 Comments

    Banana Stem and Sprouts Curry is an extremely fiber and protein rich dry curry. Can be enjoyed with rice, roti or as a healthy salad too!

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  • Sambar
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    Sambar

    MotherOfNOMS / August 15, 2021 / 0 Comments

    Here's how to make Sambar - a lentil and vegetable based South Indian stew, cooked in tamarind and tomato broth, with homemade sambar powder.

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  • Fruity Coconut Mocktail
    Drinks,  Sweet tooth

    Fruity Coconut Mocktail

    MotherOfNOMS / August 1, 2021 / 0 Comments

    With bursts of different fruit flavours in each sip, this refreshing fruity coconut mocktail is great for a hot summer afternoon!

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