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quinoa pongal
beginner, Breakfast, Easy Indian Cooking, gluten free, Healthy, Lunch, Pressure Cooker Recipes

Quinoa Pongal | Savoury Quinoa Porridge with Moong Dal

April 8, 2019

Recipe for Quinoa Pongal | Quinoa made South Indian Style – with mung dal Disclaimer:  This was done only to make use of the quinoa I had stocked up in my fridge, and not to… [Continue Reading]

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tamil vegetarian menu
Easy Indian Cooking, Glutenfree, Pressure Cooker Recipes, Tamil Brahmin Recipes, Tips

A detailed guide to cook an elaborate Tamil Vegetarian Menu

June 30, 2018

How to cook a Tamil Vegetarian Menu in 2 hours – includes entire step by step process of the meal I cooked and an alternate menu plan. The meal is naturally gluten free and vegan… [Continue Reading]

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onion rava dosai easy
Breakfast, easy, Easy Indian Cooking, Tamil Brahmin Recipes

Easy Onion Rava Dosa

February 26, 2018

Onion Rava Dosa recipe | Crispy Rava Dosa | Tips to make a hotel style rava dosa | Savoury Semolina Crepes  Whenever we are at a restaurant / cafe that has idli dosa on the… [Continue Reading]

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egg kothu parotta
beginner, Breakfast, Easy Cooking, Egg Recipes, Snacks, Winter

Egg Kothu Parotta – The best way to use leftover rotis

November 26, 2017

Egg Kothu Parotta recipe is the best way to use up leftover rotis or parathas, with the heartiness of sauteed vegetables and scrambled eggs.  Most Indians kitchens are very resourceful when it comes to refurbishing… [Continue Reading]

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beginner, Diabetic friendly, Easy Indian Cooking, Glutenfree, Healthy, Lentils, Lunch, Meals in Bowls, Pressure Cooker Recipes, Tamil Brahmin Recipes, Vegan, vegetarian

Ginger Rasam | Inji Rasam | Lentil Ginger Soup

August 6, 2016

A recipe for Ginger Rasam / Easy South Indian style lentil soup with ginger, goes best with steaming hot rice and ghee, and a stir fried veggie on the side.

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beginner, Breakfast, Easy Cooking, Easy Indian Cooking, Food Writing, Glutenfree, Rice, Snacks, Vegan

Puli Aval – My great grandmother’s recipe for tamarind poha

January 13, 2014

A recipe for Puli Aval / Tamarind Poha, one of my favourite tiffin dishes that my great-grandmother would prepare for us. This is her recipe and I’m sure you’ll love it as much as I do.

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Curry, Greens, Lentils, Nutrition, Tamil Brahmin Recipes, Vegetables

Recipe for Keerai Kootaan / Milagoottal and Cabbage Poriyal

June 3, 2008

Another simple Tambrahm lunch menu – Spinach & Lentils (Keerai Koottu), Cabbage Poriyal (stir fry)

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beginner, Diabetic friendly, Easy Indian Cooking, Glutenfree, Lentils, Monsoon, Tamil Brahmin Recipes, Winter

Pomegranate Rasam | Spicy pomegranate lentil soup

July 4, 2006

Pomegranate-BBC news calls this the fruity panacea. Packed with anti-oxidants (note the ruby red colour), it’s known to protect the heart, prevent prostate cancer, reduce LDL (the bad cholesterol). It’s rich in ACE Vitamins and iron, and no wonder doctors and many others are recommending a glass of

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brinjal podi curry
Curry, Diabetic friendly, easy, gluten free, Glutenfree, Tamil Brahmin Recipes, Vegan, Vegetables, vegetarian

Brinjal Podi Curry

June 13, 2006

A South Indian style eggplant / brinjal curry prepared with freshly ground spice powder to give it a crunchy texture

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