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Written on May 30, 2008 | Posted in Featured, Misc | No Comment

Mushroom Masala

I have always wanted my gravy to taste like the one in restaurants. But I have never got that. Finally, with this mushroom masala, I got both the smell and taste as i want it to be. I got this mushroom recipe from my sister. She is a good cook and shares a lot of [...]

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Written on May 29, 2008 | Posted in Featured, Veggie Entrees & Sides | 11 Comments

Vegetable Biryani

This is a yummy South Indian Biryani which is taken along with raitha. One of my favourite rice which can be done easily. This is one of the dish I often prepare for the potluck as it easy and made quickly. Hope you enjoy the dish. Here you go…
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Written on May 24, 2008 | Posted in Rice dishes | 19 Comments

Thattai - Rice & Peanut Savory Snack

Thattai is a crunchy snack very popular in Tamilnadu and it’s a staple snack for many of the festive occasions in karnataka and Tamilnadu. The peanut and channa dal in that tastes really good .Thattai is made during festive days and makes for a great snack in evening times. I know it’s not Diwali now but this special snack has to be the

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Written on May 16, 2008 | Posted in Appetizers & Starters | 15 Comments

Puttu - Steamed Rice Flour Cake

Puttu is one of the most famous breakfast dishes in kerala (southern part of India). Its one of my favorite too. Its been a very long time since I had tasted puttu. Now that my Mother-In-law is here visiting us. she made this for us. I always thought puttu can be made only [...]

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Written on May 12, 2008 | Posted in Best of ST, Breakfast Menu | 21 Comments

Mushroom Biryani

My husband usually come home for lunch. But yesterday he had plans to go out for lunch. So I was lazy to prepare something for me. Suddenly he called me and said that his plan was canceled and that he’s coming home for lunch. Oops!! I was wondering what to prepare in that less time. [...]

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Written on May 9, 2008 | Posted in Rice dishes | 14 Comments

Chicken Puff & YUMMY BLOG award

If you are from India, you are all too familiar with the street corner bakeries and the delicious aroma that will float around that area. One of my favorite items from such bakeries is the Puff. It would be available as veg Puff , Chicken Puff or Mutton Puff. I recently made some Chicken Puff at home and everyone

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Written on May 7, 2008 | Posted in Appetizers & Starters, Misc | 15 Comments