Category Archives: indian

Carrot Halwa – a seasonal delight

Indian cooking highly emphasizes eating right for the season and using seasonal produces. We have festivals based on change of season and harvests; and dishes based on the ingredients available in a season. Winter is the season for undhiyu, thiruvathira … Continue reading

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Colocasia Tuber Wafers

Last year around the same time I posted yam wafers and had promised I will post recipes using colocasia very soon. Well it took me a year! Your chance of finding them in the market is miniscule. Only way to … Continue reading

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Sharkara Payasam (Sweet Pongal)

People in different parts of India celebrate each festival in their own unique ways. In South, Makara Sankranti is a harvest festival. One of the items made with the newly harvested rice is Sharkara Payasam or Sweet Pongal. Back home we do not have … Continue reading

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Poha Cutlet

Ingredients: Poha (beaten rice/aval) – 3 fistfuls Boiled potato – 1 medium sized Bread – 1 slice (optional) Onion – 1 medium sized Coriander leaves – 4-5 stalks Curry leaves – 2 stalks Lemon juice – juice of 1/2 a … Continue reading

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Shallow Fried Eggplant

Many people dislike brinjal. But this preparation is something that can tempt even a brinjal hater. Its simple and yum. Ingredients: Brinjal/Eggplant (Bartha Baingan) – one medium sized Onion (small) – 1 (you can use a few shallots also) Red … Continue reading

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Sweet Dosa

Samagni is back again after a long slumber! Times have changed. Monsoons are here. The summer treats like mangoes and jackfruit are not so easily found in the market. There are some but are not as tasty as they used … Continue reading

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Rice Kozhukatta (Steamed Rice Balls)

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Kozhukattas are yummy energy packed steamed rice balls that can be had at any time. It can be parceled and easy to carry as a travel snack too. Ingredients: Parboiled Rice- 2 cups Coconut grated- 1 cup Salt to taste … Continue reading

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Peppy Paneer Starter

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Paneer marinated in curd, ginger garlic paste, and pepper. Its a great starter, good way of protein intake for vegetarians. Be sure you make enough because you just cant stop munching these succulent paneer chunks! Ingredients: Paneer – 200 gms … Continue reading

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Idiappam (Rice noodles)

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Another unique contribution to the breakfast desk from Kerala. A healthy steamed breakfast. You just cant have enough of it when eaten with mildly sweetened and cardamom-flavored coconut milk. Ingredients for Idiappam: Rice flour (Idiappam powder/finely powdered raw rice)- 2 … Continue reading

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Vegetable Korma

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A spicy and wholesome vegetable curry that goes well with almost everything. Ingredients: Mix vegetables diced in small cubes and florets(carrot, cauliflower, beans, green peas, potato) – 250 gms Turmeric – 1 tsp Water – 1 cup Coriander leaves – 1 … Continue reading

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