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Vazhaipoo Bajra Adai - a delicious crepe made with Banana Florets, Pearl Millet and lentils!

This winter our local market seems to be getting really fresh Vazhaipoo | Banana Blossoms. These are very nutritious and a regular inclusi...

TIRANGA Dosa - An ode to INDIA! JAI HIND!

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In line with our country's 69th Independence Day Celebration, Amma tried out all of the traditional day to day menus that we relish, ...

TIRANGA Appam - An ode to INDIA! JAI HIND!

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Traditional Appams are white in colour and served along with Ishtu and flavoured Coconut Milk. Amma wanted tor try TIR AN GA Appam! A vi...

Tomato Omelette - A lovely Tomato flavoured Chick Pea Flour Crepe!

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The first time I chanced to eat Tomato Omelette was when my eldest sister took me to South Mumbai. We used to have lots of fun on such vis...

Varagu Pesarattu | Kodo Millet and Green Moong Dal Crepe

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As pure vegetarians, getting sufficient protein is a challenge but we do have various options to ensure the daily requirement is met. Amma...

Idli Rava Dosa - A crepe made with Idli Semolina!

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We made Idlis using Idli Rava the other day and nearly half the batter was remaining. We had never tried to make dosa from this batter an...

Pav Bhaji Dosa - An exotic crepe with an aromatic filling of mixed veggies!

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We made Pav Bhaji the other day and while eating that I casually remarked about the fusion that is happening in Indian foods. That's h...

Rava Dosa | Semolina Crepe

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Dosa...as some of you, who might have read our earlier posts, know is my dearest Appa's favourite! Be it anything, any form! Its been ...

Green Moong Chile | Green Gram Crepes

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Rich in iron and protein with a host of health benefits Green Moong Dal | Green Gram Lentil is a wonder lentil for all. Be it sprouts, in ...

Masala Dosa

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A great weekend begins with a great breakfast that too made with love and affection and shared with near and dear ones! And that is how th...

Mint Multigrain Dosa

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I love Mint and normally love to chew few fresh leaves, on an empty stomach, early in the morning! The freshness that these little leaves...

RWR Spiced Dosa | Crepe

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RWR Spiced Dosa is Amma's moniker for R ice W heat R ava Dosa with veggies and spices! Its an easy to make dosa and one can add the...

Ragi Dosa | Nachini Dosa | Finger Millet Crepe

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Ragi also known as Nachini | Finger Millet | Kayppai | Panjapulle has lot of iron and calcium in it. So Amma makes it a point that we intr...

Javvarisi Dosa | Sabudana Dosa | Tapioca Pearls Crepe

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Amma had kept aside some soaked Javvarisi | Sabudana | Sago Pearls while making Sabudana Thalipeeth . She wanted to make Sabudana Vada bu...

Rangeela Uttappam | Mix Veg Uttappam

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Mix Veg Uttappam - this is fondly called as Rangeela Uttappam in our home! No hard and fast rule as to how you make this and with what you...

Set Dosa

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Soft spongy discs of this Dosa..that too in a set of THREE...wow..what a way to start your day with! Set Dosa is so delicious as its very ...

Mini Multi Veg Uttappams

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Today Appa had a hearty breakfast...His favourite Uttappams and that too Amma had made such colorful, nutritious, oil-free spread...So col...

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Healthy Oats

Oats Mushroom Sago Matki Sprouts Tikki - a lip smacking Tea Time Appetizer!
Tikkis are Appa's favourite. Amma frequently experiments with a variety of these. The latest of the lot is Oats Mushroom Sago Matki Sprouts Tikki! I am sure no where in the world this would have been made and we had a fun time coming up with the name for this foodgasam! Sprouts is...
Roasted Red Bell Pepper Soup - a hearty soup with a dash of Oats!
A great evening refresher is must definitely a bowl of healthy hot soup. And a vibrant bowl of Roasted Red Bell Pepper Soup with the faint roasted fragrance with the perfectly spiced taste is out of this world! I had got fresh Red Bell Pepper yesterday from our local market. These were really...
Cream Of Mushroom Soup
Recently at a seminar I tasted Cream of Mushroom Soup and was very much intrigued by it. The one I tasted was loaded with calories thanks to the generous addition of Fresh Malai | Cream and empty calories in terms of Maida | Refined Flour as thickening agent! Being my Amma's daughter, I obviously...
Masala Oats
How about making Masala Oats at home??? This tastes so delicious than the ready made ones available in the market. You can add the veggies of your choice too! Very easy to make and a great way to start your mornings with this healthy breakfast! This is a must have atleast twice in a week as...

Mighty Millets

Bajra Chakli - A crunchy, uber delicious munch! Diwali | Gokulashtami Special!
Amma had been wanting to make Bajra Chaklis from the time she tasted them which I had bought at a local store just to try out. Amma deconstructed the same as per her taste profile and infused her own creativity to make these lovely crispy crunchy munchies! This was a trial round and very...
Flaxseed Millet Walnut Ladoo - A globe of goodness! Winter Special!
The goodness of Flaxseed | Bajra & Jowar - Millets | Walnuts gets amplified when bound in this delicious globe of goodness! Flaxseed also known as Alsi is rich in anti oxidants | fiber | lignans | Omega 3 essential fatty acids. Both Bajra and Jowar are gluten free and hold a host of health...
Vazhaipoo Bajra Adai - a delicious crepe made with Banana Florets, Pearl Millet and lentils!
This winter our local market seems to be getting really fresh Vazhaipoo | Banana Blossoms. These are very nutritious and a regular inclusion in our daily diet is really good for health. Since we got these lovely Vazhaipoos, Appa suggested to make for Breakfast Vazhaipoo Bajra Adai. This recipe...
Jowar Vada Kadhi - a mouthwatering and healthy Side Dish for any type of Rice | Biryani | Pulav!
Amma had made these delicious Jowar Vadas the other day. These are so mouthwatering. The next day Amma made plain kadhi and since we had few left over Jowar Vadas, she dunked these into the kadhi. The result was simply delectable! So delicious! Since we all loved it, Amma decided to make today...

Accompaniments

Karela Pickle - a mouthwatering accompaniment to add taste to any meal!
Appa loves pickles, but I am like a mother hen that controls his portion size and many a time poor thing has to have it sans the same. Everything in moderation is welcome, but Appa dear makes the pickle itself as his side dish rather than just an accompaniment! What to do, Amma made pickles are...
Boondi Fruits Raita - a refreshing delight that enhances any Biryani | Pilaf!
Amma always keeps in mind the taste and preferences of our family and friends and hence when they join us for lunch they are sure to relish the spread as it is to their liking! Today a dear family friend was visiting us. She has absolutely zero tolerance for spice and so Amma decided to make...
Aayiram Curry - 1000 Curry - An easy to make side dish that is equivalent to 1000 curries!
Aayiram Curry, the literal translation of this is 1000 Curry - A curry that is equivalent to 1000 different curries! This recipe is my late uncle Sri. C R Sangameshwaran's favourite and be it any occasion he would prepare this and in fond memory of him, Amma also prepare this just the way he had...
Onion Raita - A flavourful Yogurt dip with freshly diced Onions!
Amma loves onions. I wonder why she does not prefer Garlic though! Anyway...this Onion Raita is her favourite. This is one flavourful Accompaniment that goes well with any Paratha | Rice | Biryani | Pulav. We got wonderful onions which were sweet and spicy. These fresh onions really give a...

Snacks

Wheat Chakli - a crunchy munchy Tea time Snack!
It has been quite some time since we set out to prepare anything deep fried. Since Gokulashtami is just around the corner, and whilst preparing the traditional savoury naivedhyams like Kai Murukku, Thattai and Uppu Seedai, Amma decided to try out the Wheat Chakli, which recently she saw in one of...
Oats Mushroom Sago Matki Sprouts Tikki - a lip smacking Tea Time Appetizer!
Tikkis are Appa's favourite. Amma frequently experiments with a variety of these. The latest of the lot is Oats Mushroom Sago Matki Sprouts Tikki! I am sure no where in the world this would have been made and we had a fun time coming up with the name for this foodgasam! Sprouts is...
Arisi Upma Kozhukattai | Steamed Rice Balls - a Maha Shivratri Special!
Arisi Upama Kozhukattai is a very tasty and healthy Breakfast | Snack Option. Since it is steamed, it is really good for health!We normally make either Arisi Upma Kozhukattai or Neer Kozhukattai or Jowar Veg Kozhukattai on Maha Shivratri along with Paruppu...
Vazhaipoo Bajra Adai - a delicious crepe made with Banana Florets, Pearl Millet and lentils!
This winter our local market seems to be getting really fresh Vazhaipoo | Banana Blossoms. These are very nutritious and a regular inclusion in our daily diet is really good for health. Since we got these lovely Vazhaipoos, Appa suggested to make for Breakfast Vazhaipoo Bajra Adai. This recipe...