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• Tips-for Soft and Spongy Idlies

  Ever since I posted the recipe for idly and sambar idly I wanted to share the tips and notes I knew for making perfect idly.Click here for the basic idly... Read more

  Posted on 27 June 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Medhu vadai-Ulundhu Vadai(urad Dal)

  

  No festival is complete with out a feast and here in South India no feast is complete with out vadai-payasam :). Vadai is a deep fried dumpling,where the... Read more

  Posted on 27 June 2013 RECIPES

• Potato-moong Dhal Stew(pasi Paruppu Masiyal)

  

  As most of us know,rice and dhal are staples of South India and we eat this almost daily.That too in a home with growing toddler the importance of dhal and... Read more

  Posted on 26 June 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Aviyal (mixed Vegetable Stew with Coconut and Yoghurt)

  

  Aviyal is a kind of stew which is very famous in Tamil nadu and Kerala. In Kerala it is prepared with coconut oil while in Tam-bram homes we prepare it with... Read more

  Posted on 24 June 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Thengai Sadham (coconut Rice)

  

  Flavored rice varieties like coconut rice,lemon rice,tamrind rice are known as 'chithrannam' in Tamil.These kind of rice varieties don't call for basmati rice... Read more

  Posted on 23 June 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Aloo Ghobi Mattar

  

  Today's post is something featuring potato.I am yet to discover a vegetable as versatile as potato and a person who doesn't like potato :)One vegetable which... Read more

  Posted on 22 June 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Rava Dosa

  

  and me :),well there are many fond memories :). During my childhood,we would often visit a very small but so famous hotel in our native. Read more

  Posted on 21 June 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Spaghetti with Vegetable Sauce

  

  Though I am an ardent fan of Indian cuisine and can eat day after day through out, I like to explore and enjoy food from world wide.When it comes to... Read more

  Posted on 20 June 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Pesarattu

  

  Dosa is the classic Indian crepe made of rice and lentils.The traditional method of preparation is where the well ground batter of rice and lentils is left to... Read more

  Posted on 19 June 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Okra Fry with Peanuts

  

  Okra is one vegetable that I don't cherish much.Well, the reason goes without saying,yeah the ever known 'okra slime' :). So in our home mom always made/makes... Read more

  Posted on 18 June 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Okra Fry with Peanuts

  

  Okra is one vegetable that I don't cherish much.Well, the reason goes without saying,yeah the ever known 'okra slime' :). So in our home mom always made/makes... Read more

  Posted on 18 June 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Chocolate Truffles

  

  Decadence in every bite equals chocolate truffle :). I think this is the best way I explain today's post. I have been eying this recipe for quite while in one o... Read more

  Posted on 17 June 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Chocolate Truffles

  

  Decadence in every bite equals chocolate truffle :). A candy that will only increase your chocolate cravings :) Best suited mini sized dessert for your next kid... Read more

  Posted on 17 June 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Chocolate-vanilla Marble Bundt Cake (egg Less)

  

  From very young age I have been having a thing for baking goodies at home.I mean,I thought cakes are something that can not be made at home :)Finally when I... Read more

  Posted on 15 June 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Tomato Pulao

  

  I love all kind of flavored rice dishes. They are not only easy to make,taste very good but also breaks the monotony of cooking. Read more

  Posted on 14 June 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Karivepillai Kuzhambu (stew Wth Curry Leaves and Pepper Corns)

  

  The specialty pf Tamil cuisine is its versatility.With just few ingredients a full wholesome flavorful meal can be made in no time. Read more

  Posted on 13 June 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Karuvepillai Kuzhambu (stew Wth Curry Leaves and Pepper Corns)

  

  The specialty pf Tamil cuisine is its versatility.With just few ingredients a full wholesome flavorful meal can be made in no time. Read more

  Posted on 13 June 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Sathu mavu(Nutritious Multigrain,lentil and Nuts Mix for Toddlers) & and a Click

  

  Today's post is about sathu mavu,the literal English translation being 'nutritious flour'. This the most popular weaning food for toddlers in India. Read more

  Posted on 12 June 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Apple, Dates and Pistachios Shake

  

  Temperature has been dripping on and off here in Chennai,though its raining here in the evenings it is even more humid in the afternoons and there is always... Read more

  Posted on 11 June 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Mango Chocolate Marble Cake - Eggless & Butterless (Home Bakers Challenge -May...

  

  This is my first completed home bakers challenge :) I got to know about this wonderful group through Pavani's blog and as I am always interested to know the... Read more

  Posted on 11 June 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES