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  • Watermelon Rind Koottu
    Mains

    Watermelon Rind Koottu

    MotherOfNOMS / November 20, 2020 / 0 Comments

    Did you know that you can eat all parts of the watermelon? Make this simple, nutritious watermelon rind koottu to go with your rice or roti.

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  • Halloween Juice
    Drinks

    Bloody Healthy Halloween Juice

    MotherOfNOMS / October 26, 2020 / 0 Comments

    Start Halloween morning right with this Bloody Healthy Halloween Juice - or serve it as a spooky alcohol-free drink at your party!

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  • Sundal
    Starters, sides and snacks

    Sundal

    MotherOfNOMS / October 22, 2020 / 0 Comments

    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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  • Pumpkin Paratha
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    Pumpkin Paratha

    MotherOfNOMS / October 11, 2020 / 0 Comments

    Fall special - mildly spiced Pumpkin Paratha. Easy to make, nutrient dense, wholesome meal for any time of the day!

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  • Puliyodharai
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    Puliyodharai (Tamarind Rice)

    MotherOfNOMS / September 26, 2020 / 0 Comments

    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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  • Crispy Bajji
    Starters, sides and snacks

    Crispy Bajji

    MotherOfNOMS / September 11, 2020 / 4 Comments

    Craving something hot and deep-fried on a winter evening? Bajji is a traditional South Indian snack that's excellent with a cup of tea and a warm blanket.

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  • Paruppu Usili Sevai
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    Paruppu Usili Sevai

    MotherOfNOMS / September 4, 2020 / 1 Comment

    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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  • Kada Masala Powder
    Spice mixes

    Kada Masala Powder

    MotherOfNOMS / August 27, 2020 / 0 Comments

    Homemade kada masala powder - simple to prepare, extremely flavourful and can be used to spice up any dish!

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  • Mango Plum Preserve
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    Mango Plum Preserve

    MotherOfNOMS / August 13, 2020 / 0 Comments

    Super easy recipe for a Mango Plum Preserve with a gooseberry twist. Try it the next time you have a hankering for something sweet and sour!

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  • Coconut rice
    Mains

    Coconut Rice (South Indian style)

    MotherOfNOMS / August 5, 2020 / 8 Comments

    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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  • Mango Quinoa Smoothie
    Drinks

    Mango Quinoa Smoothie

    MotherOfNOMS / May 28, 2020 / 1 Comment

    With the exotic taste of mango and the goodness of quinoa, milk and chia seeds, this recipe has all you can ask for on the breakfast table!

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  • ginger kashayam
    Drinks

    Ginger Kashayam

    MotherOfNOMS / April 27, 2020 / 0 Comments

    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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  • hara bhara kebab
    Starters, sides and snacks

    Hara Bhara Kebab

    MotherOfNOMS / January 30, 2020 / 2 Comments

    The name Hara Bhara Kebab literally means a kebab filled with green coloured ingredients. It’s shallow fried, crispy and just an all round crowd pleaser. Try this at your next party!

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  • Starters, sides and snacks

    Fenugreek grape pickle

    MotherOfNOMS / November 18, 2019 / 1 Comment

    This fenugreek and grape pickle is special because it contains a good balance of all 6 basic tastes. It can be used as a taste enhancer, dip or chutney!

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  • Starters, sides and snacks

    KuNukku – A teatime treat

    MotherOfNOMS / November 6, 2019 / 1 Comment

    KuNukku is a very traditional South Indian teatime snack, typically made in Tamilian households. Pair this with a cup of masala chai and you’ve got yourself a little bit of heaven!

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