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  • Mango Crater Bun
    Sweet tooth

    Mango Crater Bun

    MotherOfNOMS / July 25, 2021 / 2 Comments

    This Mango Crater Bun is a celebration of mango. It is stuffed with a filling made from sweet mangoes and crunchy nuts. Can be made vegan!

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  • Thavala Vadai
    Starters, sides and snacks

    Thavala Vadai

    MotherOfNOMS / July 11, 2021 / 0 Comments

    You don't need a special occasion to try this yummy Thavala Vadai. It's deep fried, spicy, crispy and crunchy, made with rice and lentils!

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  • Broken Wheat Pidi Kozhukkattai
    Mains,  Starters, sides and snacks

    Broken wheat Pidi Kozhukattai

    MotherOfNOMS / June 12, 2021 / 0 Comments

    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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  • Nendram Chips
    Starters, sides and snacks

    Nendram Chips

    MotherOfNOMS / June 6, 2021 / 0 Comments

    Made with just 3 ingredients, these Kerala style Nendram Chips are mildly salted, very crisp, aromatic and you just can't stop eating it!

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  • Maangaai Paruppu
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    Maangaai Paruppu

    MotherOfNOMS / May 16, 2021 / 4 Comments

    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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  • Sambar Powder
    Spice mixes

    Sambar Powder

    MotherOfNOMS / May 9, 2021 / 0 Comments

    Here is a modified version of the traditional recipe for Sambar powder. It can be easily made at home without sun-drying and milling!

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  • Moringa Pulao
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    Moringa Pulao

    MotherOfNOMS / April 24, 2021 / 0 Comments

    With the goodness of moringa flowers, leaves and moong dhal this wholesome Moringa Pulao is yummy and packed with nutrients.

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  • Tomato Orange Preserve
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    Tomato Orange Preserve

    MotherOfNOMS / April 18, 2021 / 0 Comments

    This tomato orange preserve is a tribute to my grandmother and my childhood with her. It's easy to make and incredibly delicious!

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  • Home-style Corn & Peas Sabzi
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    Home-style Corn & Peas Sabzi

    MotherOfNOMS / April 14, 2021 / 0 Comments

    Who said lazy meals have to be boring? With minimum effort and a few basic Indian ingredients, this home style corn & peas sabzi is a winner!

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  • Dosai/Idli Milagaai Podi
    Spice mixes

    Dosai/Idli Milagaai Podi

    MotherOfNOMS / February 7, 2021 / 0 Comments

    Dosai/Idli Milagaai Podi is a long life spicy mix powder, best eaten as an accompaniment for any type of South Indian dosai or idli.

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  • Fresh Turmeric Thokku
    Starters, sides and snacks

    Fresh Turmeric Thokku

    MotherOfNOMS / January 22, 2021 / 0 Comments

    Fresh Turmeric Thokku is one of the tastiest pickles. You will find new reasons to have this with every meal! Great with rice and breads.

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  • Sutta Kathrikkai Gothsu
    Mains

    Sutta Kathrikkai (Burnt Aubergine) Gothsu

    MotherOfNOMS / January 9, 2021 / 0 Comments

    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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  • Colourful Salad
    Starters, sides and snacks

    Colourful Salad

    MotherOfNOMS / December 30, 2020 / 1 Comment

    Start your New Year right with this wholesome colourful salad and enjoy the nutrition it offers! It's filling but super light on the stomach.

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  • Chickpea Pulao
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    Chickpea Pulao

    MotherOfNOMS / December 7, 2020 / 2 Comments

    This Chickpea Pulao is a complete, delicious one pot meal with all three macronutrients. Serve it with plain yoghurt/raitha/pappad.

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  • Cauliflower Bites
    Starters, sides and snacks

    Cauliflower Bites

    MotherOfNOMS / November 28, 2020 / 5 Comments

    Crispy, savoury and delicious! Serve these spiced cauliflower bites as a starter, as a snack or as an accompaniment to any main dish.

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