Meena's Taste Mantra

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Aval Kesari - a sweet made with flattened rice flakes! Gokulashtami | Navratri Special!

Aval | Flattened Rice Flakes is said to be Lord Krishna's favourite. So normally during Krishna Janmashatami, many sweets made from Av...

Nutri Ball - A healthy and crunchy way to satiate your sweet tooth!

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I guess being born in a Gujurati Locality, I too have a sweet tooth. Sometimes after lunch an occasional "Meethe mein kya hai" ...

Thengai Therattipal - a delicious fresh coconut fudge made with jaggery!

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Thengai Therattipal is a traditional sweet made with freshly grated coconut and jaggery. This used to be made by my Pershammai - Amma...

Sweet Boondi - an easy to make Diwali Special Sweet!

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Indian cuisine has such a wide range to offer. The beauty of this immense variety is one can never be short of options to try. Any festiva...

Vella Seedai | Sweet Seedai - delectable SouthIndian Sweet! A Gokulashtami Special Recipe!

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Gokulashtami is yet another festival where delicious savouries and sweets are made to celebrate the birth of Shree Krishna! Amma loves to ...

Lauki Halwa | Bottlegourd Fudge

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This dates back to even before I existed in this mortal form. Amma Appa had helped Appa's colleague in getting married to his soul ma...

Mango Kesari | Mango flavoured Semolina Pudding

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The few cups of Alphonso puree in the refrigerator was a constant reminder for Amma to make something from it! We were too full from the r...

Aamras - Exotic freshly squeezed Mango!

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Aamras is a delicacy which is eagerly awaited during Summer when we get the best of sweet ripe mangoes. This is traditionally a Gujrati Cu...

Sweet Aval | Flattened Rice sweetened with Jaggery

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Sweet Aval is an all time favourite. A classic SouthIndian sweet which is made as naivedhyam for many festivals such as Ganesh Chathurthi,...

Aamrakhand - a mildly sweet dessert made with the goodness of Mango and Yogurt

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Mango season is finally here and this is a sure shot way to ring in the wonderful recipes that can be made with this King of Fruits - Aamr...

Berry Yogurt Cheesecake - A no bake version

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I have been wanting to make the no-bake version of cheesecake but the calories that go into it, is always the factor for me to shy away fr...

Karadaiyan Nonbu Sweet Adai

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Karadaiyan Nonbu Sweet Adai is specifically made for Karadaiyan Nonbu . These are very delicious and healthy as are made by steaming rice...

Whole Wheat Malpua

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As a child, we had a lesson in Hindi about Holi. That was the first time that I came across something known as Malpua. The way the malpua ...

Pathir Pheni | Chiroti | Phenori | Chirote

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Pathir Pheni | Chiroti | Phenori | Chirote....what's in a name...when one bites this super crispy, mildly sweet and heavenly aromatic ...

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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...