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Karnataka Style Tomato Bath Recipe - Version 2

Here is my second version of Karnataka style tomato bath recipe. Few weeks ago, I shared a Karnataka style tomato bath recipe which tastes like hotel ones in Bangalore. This version is a bit different...

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Instant Ulavacharu Using Readymade Paste

Ulavacharu is a traditional Andhra special dish originated from Krishna and Guntur districts. Ulavacharu is a soupy (rasam/ saaru) kind of dish made from horsegram (Ulavalu in Telugu and Kollu in...

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Black Urad Dal Idli Dosa – Karuppu Ulundhu Idli, Dosai

Recently I started making idli, dosa batter adding black urad dal (Karuppu ulundhu in Tamil) instead of white urad dal. When I was newly married I have seen my MIL making idli batter with black urad...

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Finger Sandwich Recipe – Indian Style Tea Sandwich

Finger sandwich is in my try list for long time. I have heard from my friends its a good tea sandwich to please a gathering. English style finger sandwich can be prepared with different stuffing...

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Arbi Roast – Seppankizhangu / Cheppankizhangu Roast Recipe

I love arbi roast and make this recipe in my kitchen very often. But somehow I haven’t shared this easy, yummy recipe in my blog. So I thought of sharing this recipe for people who look for easy...

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Bengali Tetor Dal Recipe – Korolar Dal / Bitter Gourd Dal Recipe

Recently when I went to Salem, my MIL gave me few bitter gourds that was grown in our backyard. Usually I make bitter gourd pitlai, poriyal or crispy bitter gourd chips. This time for a change, I tried...

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How To Cook Pasta In Pressure Cooker

Usually I cook plain pasta, macaroni in an open pot but I feel its a time consuming job and baby sitting is also needed. We should stand nearby to avoid spilling over and keep it stirring to avoid...

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Homemade Badam Milk Powder Recipe – Badam Drink Mix Without Sugar

Badam milk made using ready made badam drink mix must be the favorite of many people. In my house Sendhil loves to drink it hot whereas I love chilled/ cold badam milk. I used to buy MTR or AACHI badam...

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What Is An Instant Pot – Uses,Things To Know,Accessories

Hi Friends, I am very happy to share this article about the most trending kitchen gadget across the globe, Instant Pot. When I was planning to buy from Amazon, my little sister Radha who is in US...

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Cauliflower curry without onion, garlic – Jain Style Gobi Sabzi

Cauliflower is in season now. So I buy it once in a week and trying some yummy recipes with it. Last week I prepared this cauliflower curry without onion and garlic for the first time. Its a dry sabzi...

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Salem Tomato Kurma Recipe – Salem Thakkali Kuruma

Today’s recipe is enga ooru Salem special tomato kurma. It tastes similar to the road side hotel kurma in Tamil nadu. Though I was brought up in Salem, I have never got a chance to eat this type of...

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How To Use Instant Pot Buttons, Cooking Times Chart/list

In this post, I have discussed how to use Instant pot buttons / Preset Programs also known as IP cooking modes and Instant pot cooking time chart/ table or cheat sheet for beginners. Hope the...

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Chocolate Quesadilla Recipe – Chocolate Tortilla Recipe

I started making chocolate quesadilla at home after tasting chocodilla at Taco bell restaurant. Chocolate quesadilla is nothing but chocolate filled tortilla. Earlier I used to make Nutella quesadilla...

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40 Upma Varieties / Different Types Of Upma Recipes

During this lockdown period, when I was thinking to post a collection of some easy breakfast/ dinner recipes, Upma varieties came to my mind. Guys, Please don't hit me for posting this collection😁....

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Turmeric Milk Recipe – Manjal Paal For Cold, Cough

 In my house, we used to drink milk with turmeric powder and pepper powder at night during initial stages of cold and cough to get a good relief. Apart from this, we also inhale steam twice in a day,...

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Lockdown Recipes List - Indian Vegetarian Recipes For Lockdown

In this post, I have shared a list of lockdown recipes for Indian vegetarian breakfast, dinner, lunch and snacks that uses minimal ingredients, vegetables, oil and ghee at home. I have also made a...

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Masala Khichdi Recipe / Vegetable Dal Khichdi In Pressure Cooker

During this lockdown period, I prefer to make one pot meals for my weekend lunch. Last Sunday I made this masala khichdi with vegetables, rice, moong dal and spices easily in a pressure cooker instead...

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Appala Kulambu – Iyengar Appalam Kuzhambu Recipe

 Last week when I was looking for kuzhambu without vegetables, I made this Iyengar style appala  kulambu for the first time. I never thought a vatha kuzhambu adding fried appalam / papad tastes so...

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Potato Kara Kari – Urulaikilangu Kara Curry Recipe

Potato curry / potato roast can be prepared in many ways. This Tamilnadu brahmin style potato kara kari recipe without onion, garlic is one of the easiest method of making it. It tastes so good with...

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Cauliflower Pakoda Recipe / Gobi Pakora

Cauliflower Pakoda is an easy, yummy snack recipe for tea time. Cauliflower pakoda is different from Gobi 65 in ingredients. Gobi 65 is prepared using maida/ all purpose flour and corn flour whereas...

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