Authentic Recipes from the Kitchens of Shriya, Nithu & Arthi!

Cabbage Kootu

Posted by on Dec 31, 2007 in Kootu/lentil Stew, Veggie Entrees & Sides | 1 comment

This is a typical vegetarian side dish that is a part of a traditional south Indian meal. Because of cabbage’s suttle flavor it best...

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Ennai kathirikkai

Posted by on Dec 29, 2007 in Veggie Entrees & Sides | 26 comments

This is a South Indian spicy dish which is served along with rice or chapathis. People who don’t like Eggplant/brinjal will...

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Paruppu Urundai Kozhambhu

Posted by on Dec 28, 2007 in Veggie Entrees & Sides | 0 comments

Preparation Time: 60 minutes No of servings: 3-5 Spice Level: 3.5 out of 5 Ingredients: For Paruppu Urundai : Channa dal : 1 cup Red...

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Aloo Mutter

Posted by on Dec 24, 2007 in Veggie Entrees & Sides | 4 comments

This is a simple side dish to make for chapathy or dosai. It’s really easy to cook in a very short time with few simple ingredients...

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Morkuzhambu

Posted by on Dec 10, 2007 in Veggie Entrees & Sides | 1 comment

Morkuzhambu (Yogurt and Spiced Coconut Curry) is a popular dish in Tamil Nadu and Kerala (South India). It plays an important role in the...

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Vegetable pulao

Posted by on Dec 6, 2007 in Rice dishes | 1 comment

Ingredients: Basmati rice – 2 cups Oil – 3 tbsp Chopped carrot -1/2 cup Chopped beans – 1/2 cup Peas – 1/4...

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Tomato Thokku

Posted by on Dec 5, 2007 in Veggie Entrees & Sides | 0 comments

Ingredients: Tomatoes : 10 (Ripe) Garlic : 15 Vegetable Oil : 150 ml Gingely oil : 50 ml Fennel seeds : 2 tsp Turmeric Powder : 1 tsp Red...

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Poricha Kuzhambhu

Posted by on Dec 4, 2007 in Veggie Entrees & Sides | 1 comment

This is something different and simple from other poricha kuzhumbhu recipes. When you want to cook something delicious, simple but in a...

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Brinjal (Eggplant) Kootu

Posted by on Dec 1, 2007 in Kootu/lentil Stew, Veggie Entrees & Sides | 1 comment

This is one of my favorite recipes at times when we have unexpected guests . It is very easy to make and it usually takes about 15...

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Kadappa Sambhar

Posted by on Nov 30, 2007 in Veggie Entrees & Sides | 0 comments

Preparation Time : 40 minutes No of servings : 3-4 Spice Level : 2 out of 5 Ingredients: Split daliya(Pottu kadalai) :3 tbsp Onion :...

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Veggie Cutlet

Posted by on Nov 30, 2007 in Appetizers | 2 comments

Preparation Time : 50 minutes No of servings : 10-11 Spice Level : 2 out of 5 Ingredients: Potatoes : 2(medium)(boiled and mashed) Carrot...

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Keerai Poricha Kuzhambu

Posted by on Nov 27, 2007 in Veggie Entrees & Sides | 0 comments

Ingredients: Chopped spinach or frozen spinach – 1/2 lb Toor dal or Split pigeon peas – 1/2 cup Turmeric powder – 1/4...

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Pongal

Posted by on Nov 21, 2007 in Veggie Entrees & Sides | 0 comments

Ven Pongal is a popular South Indian dish made with rice and moong dal (lentils) and seasoned with spices. It is generally made for...

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Chayote Milagootal

Posted by on Nov 14, 2007 in Veggie Entrees & Sides | 0 comments

Ingredients: Chayote – 1 Grated coconut – 1/2 cup Toor dal – 1 cup Oil – 2 tsp Red chillies – 3 Cumin...

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Paruppu Powder

Posted by on Nov 14, 2007 in Masala Powders | 0 comments

Preparation time: 30 mins Spice level: 2 out of 5 Ingredients Toor dal : 1 cup Asafoetida : 2tsp Red chili : 10 salt to...

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karakuzhambhu Powder

Posted by on Nov 14, 2007 in Masala Powders | 0 comments

Preparation time: 50 mins Spice level: 3.5 out of 5 Ingredients Red chili : 1 kg Coriander seeds(Dhania ) : 750 gms Cumin seeds : 1...

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Cauliflower 65

Posted by on Nov 14, 2007 in Appetizers | 0 comments

Preparation time: 1 hr No. of Servings: 4-5 Spice level: 3.5 out of 5 Ingredients: Cauliflower – 1 medium size Curry Powder or...

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Bisibela Bath

Posted by on Nov 14, 2007 in Rice dishes | 1 comment

Preparation time: 50 mins No. of Servings: 4-5 Spice level: 3.5 out of 5 Ingredients Oil : 4 tbsp Ghee : 2 tbsp Vegetables :...

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