This is one of the easiest dinner or breakfast recipe. I would usually used to make this when I am out of any recipes or want to make something very quick. This is a very handy recipes to have with us. It is similiar to upma. I still remember the first time I […]

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This is the first time I’ve tried methi leaves and it has already become one of my favorites.I’ve always thought that it had a bitter taste and haven’t tried it so far.Last week, while shopping at the local Indian store, some fresh methi leaves caught my eyes and I bought them. Now […]

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Need to make something quick and your head is blank with little to no ideas swarming around? Try this quick 15-min recipe that is rich in protein and makes for a healthy meal paired with chapathis.Traditionally dal for rotis are made with toor dal but moong dal also makes a great tasting […]

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Eggplant curry is another spicy South Indian dish which is taken along with sambar/rasam/veg rice.
Ingredients:

Eggplant - 8
Coriander seeds - 1 tbsp
Urad dal - 2 tsp
Channa dal - 1 tbsp
Red chillies - 5 to 6 (adjust to taste)
Mustard seeds - 1/2 tsp
Oil - 5 to 6 tbsp
Curry leaves - a few
Salt to taste

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Moong dal curry/Green gram curry is a simple but tasty curry which is taken along with chappathies and steamed rice.
Ingredients:

Moong dal (Split green gram) - 1 cup
Green chillies - 2
Tomato - 2
onion - 1
Garlic cloves - 2
Cumin seeds - 1 tsp
Oil - 2 tsp
Curry leaves - a few
Lemon juice - 1 tsp
Salt to taste

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Today I wanted to try something spicy and the curry leaves kozhambhu came to my mind. Curry leaves possess the qualities of a herbal tonic. They are good for eyes, digestive disorders, diabetes, premature greying of hair, etc. Some of us don’t like to take it green. When it is cooked with spices, it tastes […]

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The dosa is a South Indian crepe. This food, high in carbohydrates and proteins, is a breakfast recipe. Rava dosa doesn’t need fermentation and is usually considered a fast snack/tiffin. You can serve it along with any chutneys or sambar or dosa/idli podi (which is made of chillies and lentils, available in Indian store). It […]

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Curry leaves are the essence of South Indian cooking. They give rich favor & aroma to any dish and they are used in a lot of recipes. Its usually used as a seasoning but here is a recipe with curry leaves as the key player.
One of my good friends Lavanya of famed Home Cook Recipes […]

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It’s been almost a week since I posted a recipe. We had some of our friends (including nithu and her husband ganesh) visiting us and we were busy playing host. They were in town to see the Detroit International Auto Show and it was a great experience to see all the new vehicles. Nithu and […]

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French onion soup is a delectable and rich soup that’s rich in taste and great to devour. Onions and garlic give it a nice aroma (check your breath after though) and the bread chunks the great texture. This is my favorite starter any time I go to a restaurant in India. I […]

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