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Upma Kozhakottai ~ Steamed Rice and Lentil Balls

Published on 2010-12-17 20:15:04

Upma Kozhakottai Well! We just proved we are human. The team has been dysfunctional for sometime due to many things happening in our respective lives. In my case, I was on a blog break and connecting with the real world. It took me a while to dust l > read more

Diwali Marundhu/Legiyam (Medicine)

Published on 2010-10-31 05:57:52

We celebrate Diwali with lots of sweets and crackers. To smoothen our stomach and to avoid indigestion, we prepare this marundhu – proper English translation is Medicine. Our ancestors used to add many ingredients in this which cannot be ground in > read more

Diwali Marundhu/Legiyam (Medicine)

Published on 2010-10-31 05:57:52

We celebrate Diwali with lots of sweets and crackers. To smoothen our stomach and to avoid indigestion, we prepare this marundhu – proper English translation is Medicine. Our ancestors used to add many ingredients in this which cannot be ground in > read more

Carrot Sago Vermicelli Pudding | Carrot Saggubiyam Semiya Payasam | Indian Sweets

Published on 2010-10-24 14:10:38

With festivals coming up we normally end up making so many sweets. And Payasam being such a common one we end up making different combination in making it. This payasam was another special treat that Amma makes. The addition of carrot makes it attrac > read more

Carrot Sago Vermicelli Pudding | Carrot Saggubiyam Semiya Payasam | Indian Sweets

Published on 2010-10-24 14:10:38

With festivals coming up we normally end up making so many sweets. And Payasam being such a common one we end up making different combination in making it. This payasam was another special treat that Amma makes. The addition of carrot makes it attrac > read more

Ukkarai ~ Diwali Sweet Dish

Published on 2010-10-21 00:39:34

This one is our traditional sweet and normally prepared during Diwali. As usual each one has got their own method of preparing it. I prefer the following way, as it gives soft granules. By this way you need less ghee also. Ingredients: Channa dha > read more

Ukkarai ~ Diwali Sweet Dish

Published on 2010-10-21 00:39:34

This one is our traditional sweet and normally prepared during Diwali. As usual each one has got their own method of preparing it. I prefer the following way, as it gives soft granules. By this way you need less ghee also. Ingredients: Channa dha > read more

Verakadalakai chundal ~ Peanut sauté

Published on 2010-10-12 22:19:05

Verakadalakai chundal ~ Peanut sautéIt is Navratri in India. A time to dance, to rejoice over the peace brought on earth by Goddess Durga according to Indian Mythology and an excuse for getting in touch with near and dear ones! If you look more cl > read more

Verakadalakai chundal ~ Peanut sauté

Published on 2010-10-12 22:19:05

Verakadalakai chundal ~ Peanut sautéIt is Navratri in India. A time to dance, to rejoice over the peace brought on earth by Goddess Durga according to Indian Mythology and an excuse for getting in touch with near and dear ones! If you look more cl > read more

Badam Besan Milk Burfi

Published on 2010-10-03 10:00:22

Sounds like classic combination? Yes it is. I have tried before cashew, coconut and milk which is my favorite. Very rich and creamy. With the use of Microwave (MW), with less fat, it came out very well and topped with chopped almond nuts (raw) it was > read more

Badam Besan Milk Burfi

Published on 2010-10-03 10:00:22

Sounds like classic combination? Yes it is. I have tried before cashew, coconut and milk which is my favorite. Very rich and creamy. With the use of Microwave (MW), with less fat, it came out very well and topped with chopped almond nuts (raw) it was > read more

Red Pepper With Chickpea Saute | Red Capsicum with Channa Dal | Capsicum Parupu Usili

Published on 2010-09-29 10:39:51

When one attends a typical Tamilian Wedding, one is sure to be feasted on a Paruppu Usili. I remember since childhood always looking forward to this dish. And I never stopped. I don't remember Amma preparing this at home during my childhood. It was o > read more

Red Pepper With Chickpea Saute | Red Capsicum with Channa Dal | Capsicum Parupu Usili

Published on 2010-09-29 10:39:51

When one attends a typical Tamilian Wedding, one is sure to be feasted on a Paruppu Usili. I remember since childhood always looking forward to this dish. And I never stopped. I don't remember Amma preparing this at home during my childhood. It was o > read more

Navarathri Specials

Published on 2010-09-23 19:44:48

Navrathri is nearing and everyone in India is busy in buying dolls. Preparing different Neivedyams for evening pooja for distribution is a real fun. There are different dishes prepared during these 9 days. Each one follows their own custom of doing i > read more

Navarathri Specials

Published on 2010-09-23 19:44:48

Navrathri is nearing and everyone in India is busy in buying dolls. Preparing different Neivedyams for evening pooja for distribution is a real fun. There are different dishes prepared during these 9 days. Each one follows their own custom of doing i > read more

Uppu Kozhokottai ~ Steamed savoury snack

Published on 2010-09-14 20:41:05

Uppu Kozhokottai ~ Savoury steamed dumplings with blackgram dal fillingI hail from Palakkad and our cuisine is a combination of the best from the regions of Tamilnadu and Kerala. Every festival is celebrated with sweets and savouries that are unique > read more

Uppu Kozhokottai ~ Steamed savoury snack

Published on 2010-09-14 20:41:05

Uppu Kozhokottai ~ Savoury steamed dumplings with blackgram dal fillingI hail from Palakkad and our cuisine is a combination of the best from the regions of Tamilnadu and Kerala. Every festival is celebrated with sweets and savouries that are unique > read more

Microwave Gulabi Phirni | Rose Flavored Rice Pudding in Microwave | Step by Step Recipe

Published on 2010-09-04 12:26:32

This month in Beyond Curries we will be talking about Indian Sweets. I know we had a late start this month. But the fact is I don't make much of sweets at home. And happen to make Phirni as I am still trying my new Microwave with all types of recipes > read more

Microwave Gulabi Phirni | Rose Flavored Rice Pudding in Microwave | Step by Step Recipe

Published on 2010-09-04 12:26:32

This month in Beyond Curries we will be talking about Indian Sweets. I know we had a late start this month. But the fact is I don't make much of sweets at home. And happen to make Phirni as I am still trying my new Microwave with all types of recipes > read more

Usal ~ Mixed Sprouts Curry from Maharashtra

Published on 2010-09-04 03:16:28

Regional Gravies...that's our theme this month at Beyond Curries. If that doesn't tickle your foodie soul, nothing else will! India being a nation of diverse religion, we enjoy a splendid variety of regional food, the sweets, the snacks, the festival > read more

Usal ~ Mixed Sprouts Curry from Maharashtra

Published on 2010-09-04 03:16:28

Regional Gravies...that's our theme this month at Beyond Curries. If that doesn't tickle your foodie soul, nothing else will! India being a nation of diverse religion, we enjoy a splendid variety of regional food, the sweets, the snacks, the festival > read more



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