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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 Sp...

Bharvi Mirchi - a mouthwatering Appetizer | Side Dish made with Green Chilli Peppers stuffed with Chickpea Flour and aromatic Indian spices!

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Few years back while Amma Appa were in the local market, Amma saw a lady selecting fresh Green Chilli Peppers. Amma knew that with these s...

Vazhaipoo Vada - A crunchy snack prepared with lentils and Banana Blossom!

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Vazhaipoo | Banana Blossom has many nutritional benefits. We love this ingredient and when we get really fresh ones from the local market ...

Basil Walnut Pesto Pasta - a delectable Pasta Option with oodles of nutrition!

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An aromatic plate of freshly prepared Basil Walnut Pesto Pasta is Heaven! Filling, nutritious and simply delectable! Best part is that it ...

Mexican Salsa - A delicious dip with fresh ingredients!

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I had few pieces of roasted Bell Peppers with me after making Roasted Bell Pepper Soup. I wanted to use these while they were fresh. Since...

Sweet Corn Tikki - An easy to make Party Appetizer!

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Appa loves to have something hot along with his evening cuppa of tea on some rare occasions! Since Amma was in no mood for any deep fried ...

Kurkuri Bhindi - Crispy Okra Starter!

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While in Aurangabad on an official tour I chanced to eat Kurkuri Bhindi at The Benchmark Hotel. I loved it so much that I guess this was m...

Rajma Tikki - a nutritious and delicious Snack made with White Kidney Beans!

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Amma had boiled some Rajma for making Rajma Stuffed Paratha. There was a bit of the boiled rajma leftover and this was not sufficient to m...

Bharvi Bhindi - A delicious tawa fried Stuffed Okra!

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Amma learnt how to make Bharvi Bhindi from my train friend's wife! The story of my train friend is amazing! Amma and I were returning ...

Methi Muthiya - A delicious appetizer with fresh Fenugreek Leaves and Chickpea Flour!

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During school days my best friend used to get these Methi Muthiyas in her Tiffin Box. Her Mom knew I loved these and so she used to pack s...

Aubergine Wraps - A lovely Appetizer!

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I had tasted these lovely Aubergine Wraps at a formal gathering and always thought we needed to prepare the Brinjals either in a microwave...

Minty Alu - an exotic mix of fresh Mint generously coated on Potatoes! A great Starter | Snack | Side Dish

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We used to eat Potatoes in a controlled manner. Recently during Appa's routine health check up, the doctor in charge wanted to know as...

Masaledar Peanut Alu - a great Appetizer as well as a Side dish!

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On our visit to Rameshwaram and Dhanushkodi, we stayed at Daiwik Hotel. Amma loved this place for 3 counts : - Very near to the temple, si...

Baby Alu Masala Fry - A delicious spiced Baby Potato Veg

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We had some Baby Alu's left over after making some Dum Alu . Amma wanted to make an instant recipe from this and so Appa suggested wh...

Hara Bhara Kababs - A healthy and delicious Snack!

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Amma was wondering what is to be done with just two potatoes that were remaining. She just had a glance at the contents of the refrigerato...

Ram Ladoo - A delicious Delhi Chaat | Lentil based fritters

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I came to know about these savory Ram Ladoos when on an official visit I went to Delhi. These Ram Ladoos are a favourite Chaat | Street Fo...

Bombay Veg Sandwich - A quick, easy and delicious Snack!

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Those who are Mumbaikars and those who visit us, will definitely be nostalgic about the variety of STREET FOOD available here....Various p...

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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...