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Milaga Podi (Dry Chutney Powder)

There are two items that you will definitely find in every South Indian household – curd and milaga podi (dry chutney powder or gun powder as non-Southies call it). Podi IS potent gun powder that can make any food item … Continue reading

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Ela Ada (Sweet Parcels)

Ela in Malayalam means leaf (in this case banana leaf) and ada means thick flat bread. Back home at Palakkad, ela ada is a  must item on the day of Thiruvonam (harvest festival in Kerala) and sure shot on the menu when … Continue reading

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Murinja Ila Dosa (Drumstick Leaves Dosa)

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Soft, instant, healthy, and appetizing dosa. Ingredients: To Soak: Raw rice – 2 cups At the time of grinding the batter: Grated coconut – 1/2 cup Cumin seeds (Jeera) – 1 tsp Salt After grinding the batter: Drumstick leaves– 2 … Continue reading

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Ammini Kozhukattai (Steamed rice balls)

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An easy and yummy snack item. Ingredients: Rice flour : 1 cup Water : 2 cups Coconut oil : 1 tbsp Mustard : 1 tsp Urad dal : 1tsp Chana dal : 1tsp Curd chilly/Red chillies: 1 or 2 Curry … Continue reading

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