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Radish Subzi

Now is the season to buy radish and red carrots (carrots available through other seasons are orange). I love anything made of white radish. Mooli (radish) paratha is one of my favorites. I try to make radish subzi at least … Continue reading

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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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Colocasia Stem (Thaalu) Avial

A quick post about colocasia stem avial on demand. Ingredients: Tender Colocasia stems – 200 gms Long beans (payar/chowli) – 100 gms Raw banana – 100 gms Raw papaya – 100 gms Turmeric – 1/4 tsp Red chilly powder – … Continue reading

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Avial

avial

A healthy concoction of vegetables in mildly flavored coconut gravy, a salad of sorts, a must-have for feasts. Ingredients: Assorted vegetables cut in 1-1-/2 inch size – 500 gm Water – 1/2 cup Curd* – 1 cup Curry Leaves – … Continue reading

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