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Continue reading →: Crispy Veggie FriesMy Mom is great cook. The more I age, the more I appreciate her cooking. There have been times, maybe a couple of decades ago when cookery shows were aired with such rarity that we as a family used to sit together off course with my dear Aunt and cousin…
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Continue reading →: Karamani Poriyal/Yardlong Beans StirfryThe Yardlong beans was available at the local market and although I have not liked them as a kid, I have taken a liking to this vegetable of late. Cluster beans is another story :).Its a simple poriyal and easy to make. Recipe Yardlong beans : 1 bunch…
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Continue reading →: Mutton Kuzhambu/ Goat curry with Toasted spices and CoconutEvery region in Tamil Nad has its own flavors to standby. Whether its Chettinad or Kongunad Cuisine each region throws its own share of spices to create flavours unique to that region. That said the southern part of Tamil Nad has a plethora of delicacies to offer. The cuisine of…
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Continue reading →: Moong Dal Payasam/ Paruppu Payasam/Sweet Lentil porridge with Coconut MilkThis is a common dessert that’s served at wedding lunches from down South. Another one of my favourites. Contrary to the white milk payasam or semiya kheer, this is brown to dark brown in colour depending on the type of jaggery used.Its also prepared using coconut milk. Typically a banana…
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Continue reading →: Easy 5 Ingredient Bean and Potato Stir FryIts worth mentioning all cooks big and small have their bad days. No Kitchen days, All-day -Kitchen days, Lazy days, Off-the-fridge days, no cook-top days, Cheats and substitute days and the list goes on. This is one Quick recipe thats made with just 5 ingredients yet is good. Its a…
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Continue reading →: Lemon Rice with Egg RoastI have never been a fan of the lemon rice because of the tartness from it. Right from my childhood I would lean towards tomato rice or the humble curd rice for packed lunches and travel lunch packs. Until a few years back I got to taste my sisters recipe and…
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Continue reading →: Chicken PulaoThe Pilaf or The Pulao has a Middle Eastern Origin. This is another great one pot meal. The pulao is the milder version of the biryani. If you already have a curry in hand but you dont want anything heavy and spicier then this is what you want. The pulao…
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Continue reading →: Cheesy Garlic BreadsticksWho doesn’t like garlic bread-sticks? I remember having them first when I visited Pizza Hut. Pizza Hut is famous for their Garlic bread-sticks. There are a few recipes for the Pizza dough on the net. I have tried few of them and this recipe is a keeper for sure. The…
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Continue reading →: Meen Puttu / Fish scramble with coconut and EggsThis is a simple quick recipe and can come in handy when you are running out of ideas or running short on time. All you need is a tinned fish can like I have used (or some fleshy white fish) the other ingredients are usually found in the pantry and…
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Continue reading →: Beef BulgogiBulgogi is a korean dish and I was introduced to it at one of the tasting stalls at Costco. Its not spicy yet theres a unique flavour from the addition of soya sauce and brown sugar. Nutty? Smoky? Not sure which note it hits on the palette but it sure…
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