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Avarekalu Uppittu Recipe – Karnataka Style Avarekalu Upma

Avarekalu uppittu is the Kannada name for rava upma prepared with hyacinth beans (Field beans in English, Mochai in Tamil ). Its a healthy breakfast and dinner recipe of Karnataka. Avarekalu, a kind of...

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Kavuni Arisi Recipe – Chettinad Kavuni Arisi Sweet Recipe – Black Rice Recipes

  Kavuni arisi is a popular sweet recipe in Chettinad region. It is served in all Chettinad wedding feast. Kavuni arisi is prepared with black rice / Karuppu arisi (Oryza Sativa). It can be prepared...

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Avarekalu Dosa Recipe – Avarebele dosa Recipe - Avarekalu Recipes

Recently I went to avarekalu mela 2019 , food festival in V V puram, food street. I tasted avarekalu dosa / avarebele dosa for the first time. In fact, I went to the mela just to taste this dosa...

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Bitter Gourd Thokku / Pavakkai Thokku Recipe

Bitter gourd is one of my favorite vegetables. So I love to try varieties of bitter gourd recipes in my kitchen. Recently I tried this yummy bitter gourd thokku recipe for rice (pavakkai in Tamil,...

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Tindora Rice / Kovakkai Sadam Recipe / Ivy Gourd Rice

Tindora rice / ivy gourd rice known as Kovakkai sadam in Tamil (Dondakaya annam in Telugu) is an easy, yummy Indian lunch box recipe . As many of my readers are asking me to share more rice varieties...

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Beetroot Rice Recipe – Beetroot Pulao – Beetroot Recipes

Beetroot rice (Beetroot pulao) is one of the yummy, colorful, kids friendly rice varieties for lunch box. It can be prepared in 2 ways. One by making beetroot masala and mix with leftover cooked rice....

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Microwave Vendakkai Poriyal – Lady’s Finger Curry In Microwave

Recently I started making vendakkai poriyal (Okra fry / Lady’s finger curry) in microwave. Its so easy to make and hassle free. I tried it in my own way by microwaving chopped onion and lady’s finger...

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Quinoa Idli, Dosa Recipe – Quinoa Idli Dosa Batter Recipe – Indian Quinoa...

This is my second post under Quinoa recipes. I had already shared Instant quinoa idli without rice. Today I have posted how to make Indian style, soft idli and crispy dosa batter with quinoa by...

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Delhi Carrot Halwa In Pressure Cooker – Gajar Halwa Recipe Without Khoya In...

Gajar halwa / Carrot halwa using Delhi carrot was in my try list for long time. Recently I bought some fresh Delhi carrots in Reliance. I thought of trying carrot halwa and red carrot pickle with it....

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Puli Illa Kari – Puli Illa Kuzhambu Recipe – Kuzhambu Without Tamarind

This is mom’s Tirunelveli style puli illa kari ( i.e. Kuzhambu for rice without tamarind). Puli illa curry is usually prepared adding drumstick leaves (Murungai keerai). But my mom makes it with...

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Macaroni Upma Recipe – Indian Style Macaroni Recipes With Vegetables

Macaroni upma is an easy, interesting, Indian style macaroni recipe prepared by adding vegetables and garam masala.  I never thought it tastes so good. Actually this recipe was suggested by one of my...

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Karamani Kuzhambu – Thatta Payaru Kulambu Recipe

I tried this Karamani kuzhambu for rice also known as Thatta payaru kuzhambu in Tamil (cowpeas / black eyed pea gravy in English) for the first time by getting the recipe from a friend. This kulambu...

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Palak Pulao Recipe – Spinach Pulao Recipe

Palak pulao is an easy, healthy one pot rice variety that can be prepared easily under 15 minutes. Indian style Spinach rice can be prepared in many ways. Today I have shared an easy version of palak...

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Ration Arisi Idli Dosa Recipe - How To Make Soft Idli With Ration Rice

I must thank my MIL for teaching me how to make soft idli batter with ration rice (Ration arisi). For the past 2 years my in-laws are getting ration rice (both idli rice/ puzhungal arisi and raw rice /...

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Bottle Gourd Sambar Recipe / Sorakkai Sambar / Lauki Sambar

Sorakkai sambar / Bottle gourd sambar with freshly ground spices (Arachuvitta sorakkai sambar in Tamil) is an yummy, flavorful sambar recipe for rice. I have never tried varieties of sorakkai recipes...

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Ellu Podi For Rice – White Sesame Seeds Powder - Til Powder Recipe

This is a simple ellu podi recipe that tastes great with plain rice, idli, dosa. I learnt this sesame seeds powder recipe / til powder from my MIL. It needs just 2 ingredients. Usually we make ellu...

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20 Tomato Chutney Varieties - Tomato Chutney Recipes For Idli Dosa

20 Tomato chutney recipes / Tomato chutney varieties list - Tomato based chutney is my most favorite among all the chutney recipes I make in my kitchen. So I love to try varieties of tomato chutney...

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Vendakkai Kara Kuzhambu Recipe – Lady’s Finger Kulambu For Rice

 Usually we make vendakkai puli kulambu for rice without coconut. Its my MIL’s recipe. Recently I tried this vendakkai kara kuzhambu with coconut just for a change. It came out so good and flavorful...

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Kara Dosai Recipe –Toor Dal Dosa Recipe

I learnt this kara dosai recipe / Toor dal dosa from my friend Shalini. She shared her mom’s recipe with me. This karam dosa looks similar to adai / mixed dal dosa but its different in ingredients and...

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Arachuvitta Sambar Without Dal For Rice

I wanted to try arachuvitta sambar without dal for long time. My friend told it tastes great for both rice and idli. So I wanted to give a shot and I had bookmarked some YouTube videos too. Finally I...

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