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April 24, 2017
Instant Mango Pickle Recipe – Andhra, Kerala, Tamil nadu Style Raw Mango Pickle With Video
April 20, 2017
Milagu Podi For Idli – Pepper Idli Milagai Podi Recipe
Apart from these recipes, I feel this pepper idli podi is a great way to include pepper in our regular diet. The quantity of pepper consumption is more in this podi. It should be served by mixing with ghee or sesame oil. It tastes the best with hot idli & dosa. Do try this pepper idli podi for a change and reap the health benefits of pepper. Lets see how to make spicy pepper powder for idli and dosa with step by step pictures !
Check out my ellu podi/ Sesame seeds powder for idli, dosa. Its also an interesting & unique recipe .
Check out my ellu podi/ Sesame seeds powder for idli, dosa. Its also an interesting & unique recipe .
Pepper idli podi - Milagu podi for idli,dosa
Pepper idli podi - Milagu podi for idli,dosa
Cuisine: South Indian
Category: Side dish for idli dosa
Serves: 1/2 cup
Prep time: 5 Minutes
Cook time: 10 Minutes
Total time: 15 Minutes
1 cup - 250ml
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Enjoy this yummy idli podi with idli & dosa adding ghee or sesame oil !
April 18, 2017
Elai Vadam Recipe – Ilai Vadam – Easy Rice Appalam In Banana Leaf
Elai Vadam / Exhibition appalam – Rice papad / Arisi appalam made in banana leaf ( Vazhai ilai) was in my try list for the past few years. Whenever my fellow bloggers post this elai vadam recipe, I get tempted to try but I never got the confidence to try on my own. Recently my MIL prepared this ilai vadam using idli rice after watching Revathy Shanmugam mam’s cookery show in Jaya TV. Last week when she came to Bangalore, she brought some vadam to taste. She said its a time consuming process but the end result is worthy.Its taste reminded Delhi appalam we get in exhibition.We had this rice papad sprinkled with red chilli powder and we loved it very much.
My MIL told me the tradition behind this appalam making process.On those days, people in Tamilnadu villages used to make this rice vadam using Vadham ilai or Poovarasan ilai. This vadam is usually given for ladies after delivery ( Postpartum diet) as urad dal papad creates gas problem.This vadam is roasted in direct fire ( Sutta appalam) instead of deep frying in oil as deep frying makes it difficult to digest.The best thing about this vadam is it dries up quickly even under the shade. It takes one to two days to get ready based on the weather in your place. Overnight drying under the fan would be enough. I felt this vadam is ideal for places where there is lack of sunlight.
With the help of my MIL, I prepared this easy arisi appalam in Bangalore using raw rice. This vadam can be prepared with raw rice, idli rice or both in equal quantity. If you make it with raw rice, vadam comes out super light, airy and crispy whereas vadam made with idli rice comes out crunchy and very flavorful like store bought arisi appalam but slightly dense in texture.
In that case, you can add little sago( javvarisi) to bring the light texture. As I have thatte idli stand, this vadam process was completed within one hour. If you don’t have this plate it may take more time. You can buy thatte idli stand or elai vadam stand in the market if you are really interested to try this one. Now lets see how to make elai vadam recipe with step by step pictures and VIDEO !
Elai vadam recipe- Ilai vadam - Easy rice appalam in banana leaf
How to make elai vadam - Easy rice appalam n banana leaf - Summer special recipes
Cuisine: South Indian
Category: Snacks
Serves: 24
Prep time: 120 Minutes
Cook time: 60 Minutes
Total time: 180 Minutes
1 cup - 250ml
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Enjoy this crispy, yummy arisi appalam with rice or as an evening snack !
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April 15, 2017
Arisi Paruppu Payasam Recipe – Rice Moong Dal Payasam With Jaggery & Milk
Arisi Paruppu payasam is our family favorite payasam variety. To prepare this Indian style rice kheer raw rice, moong dal, water, jaggery and milk are the major ingredients. Sometimes I use coconut milk instead of boiled milk if making for guest or special occasions. Adding coconut milk makes it more rich and flavorful. Whenever Sendhil gets stomach upset or stomach inflammation problem, I make this for his breakfast with less rice, more dal and coconut milk as both have healing property. I will make a separate post on it later.
In this recipe, I have used boiled milk. For variations, you can use coconut milk in place of regular milk by all means. Sometimes I prepare the same payasam adding condensed milk (milkmaid) or sugar instead of jaggery just like paal payasam. This kheer can be done easily. Try this yummy, healthy payasam for Tamil new year and enjoy ! You can also make arisi thengai payasam on Tamil new year. Now lets see how to make arisi paruppu payasam/Rice payasam with jaggery with step by step pictures and a video.
Arisi paruppu payasam recipe
Arisi paruppu payasam recipe - Rice moong dal payasam recipe
Cuisine: Indian
Category: Sweet
Serves: 4-5
Prep time: 10 Minutes
Cook time: 20 Minutes
Total time: 30 Minutes
1 cup - 250ml
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Try this yummy arisi paruppu payasam at your home for festivals and enjoy !
April 12, 2017
Mango Pachadi Recipe – Manga Pachadi For Tamil New Year
April 9, 2017
Musk Melon Milkshake Recipe – Indian Milkshake Recipes Without Ice Cream
Last year I had shared musk melon juice recipe. So this year, I thought of sharing this easy musk melon milkshake with you all. I used to make it adding sugar but now we have switched to honey as a healthy alternative. But today I have made this post with sugar. You can use either sugar, honey or cane sugar based on your taste. Similarly milkshake is usually prepared with ice cream. But I have just used milk to make it a low calorie drink. Add ice cream if you are making for kids. It adds richness & creaminess to the milkshake. Ok, now lets see how to make summer special musk melon milkshake recipe with step by step pictures and a video !
Musk Melon Milkshake recipe
How to make musk melon milkshake recipe without ice cream
Cuisine: Indian
Category: Milkshake recipes
Serves: 2
Prep time: 5 Minutes
Cook time: 5 Minutes
Total time: 10 Minutes
1 cup - 240ml
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Try this easy, healthy, yummy, creamy musk melon milkshake at home and enjoy !
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April 7, 2017
Instant Tomato Rasam Recipe Without Dal – Easy Thakkali Rasam
f you are looking for some simple, instant tomato rasam recipe without dal and tamarind, you should give this a try. It can be prepared quickly under 10 minutes. Lets check how to make Instant tomato rasam at home with step by step pictures.
Do check out my Kerala style tomato rasam recipe !
Instant, easy tomato rasam recipe without dal - South Indian style thakkali rasam
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Do check out my Kerala style tomato rasam recipe !
Easy tomato rasam recipe without dal - Simple Thakkali rasam
Instant, easy tomato rasam recipe without dal - South Indian style thakkali rasam
Cuisine: Indian
Category: Rasam varieties
Serves: 3
Prep time: 5 Minutes
Cook time: 10 Minutes
Total time: 15 Minutes
1 cup - 250ml
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This is my way of eating rasam rice with potato curry & papad !
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