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Moong dal tadka | Moong dal fry | Pasi paruppu kulambu Moong dal commonly known as pasi paruppu and cherupayar in south India is a staple food. It is a simple, soothing dish which comes together in 30 minutes. It can be had with ghee rice, plain rice, roti or even dosa. The same recipe can […]
Coconut thogayal | Thengai thogayal is a traditional South Indian accompaniment for rice made with freshly grated coconut, chana dal, urad dal and spices. It is usually served along with hot rice topped with ghee or gingelly oil. It is a quick and easy recipe and can also be had as a side dish with […]
LOW NOISE KITCHEN CHIMNEY | NOISELESS KITCHEN CHIMNEY – Appliances with powerful motors can cause too much noise. Kitchen Chimney is one such quintessential appliance in the modern kitchen. Kitchen chimney is a device used for removing fumes, oil, smoke, grease while cooking. It helps to maintain the cleanliness and also the ambience of the […]
One of the common dilemma we face while selecting a chimney for our kitchen is the selection of the size of the chimney. The kitchen chimney size depends on the size of the kitchen and the size of the stove/hob. Choosing the right size determines the efficiency of the kitchen chimney. Selecting a kitchen chimney […]
Beetroot thoran – Beetroot thoran is an easy, quick and delicious veggie recipe made with beetroots, spices and coconut. It is also generally known as beetroot poriyal in southern parts of India. This is a simple side dish served along with steamed rice, curries, rasam and curd as a part of vegetarian lunch thali. Though […]
Pudina thuvayal | Mint thogayal for rice Mint thogayal | Pudina thuvayal is made with fresh mint leaves, urad dal, shredded coconut and tamarind. This thuvayal can be had as an accompaniment to plain rice topped with ghee, curd rice, rasam rice or variety rice like lemon rice, mango rice, etc.This thuvayal stays good for […]
Carrot thoran | Carrot Poriyal – Carrot thoran is an easy, quick and delicious veggie recipe made with carrots, spices and coconut. It is also generally known as Carrot poriyal in southern parts of India. This is a simple side dish served along with steamed rice, curries, rasam and curd as a part of vegetarian […]
Beans poriyal | Beans stir fry Beans poriyal is a common and simple South Indian dry curry recipe usually served as an accompaniment with lunch. It is commonly served along with sambar rice, rasam rice or curd rice. The recipe of the beans poriyal given here is a very simple one. If your vegetables are […]
Idli Upma – It is a simple and yummy dish usually made with leftover idlis and can be served as a snack or a lazy morning breakfast. How to make Idli Upma Cooking Instructions with step by step pictures Take the leftover idlis and crumble them coarsely. Heat oil in a pan. Add mustard seeds. […]
Lobia – Karamani Masiyal / Thattapayir masiyal – Lobia or cowpeas is also known as Karamani / thatta payir in Tamil. Karamani Masiyal is commonly made in Tamilnadu where the lobia beans are soaked overnight, soft cooked in a pressure cooker and blended coarsely along with tempered spices, shallots and tomatoes. How to cook Lobia […]