Kadamba Sadam-Kovil Kadamba Sadam Recipe-No Onion-No Garlic Recipe

Kadamba Sadam is a delicious, authentic South Indian rice (one pot meal) preparation with mixed country vegetables, rice, lentils, legumes and spice powder. It is more or less similar to sambar sadam except that, in kadamba sadam, we add only country vegetables (locally grown nattu kaigari) and do not add onion and garlic. I got this recipe from a local Murugan temple manager as this dish is

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Avocado Salad Recipe-Easy Salad Recipes

Avocados can be enjoyed in many ways other than guacamole. Avocados contain a wide variety of nutrients. They are low in sodium, high in dietary fiber and has no cholesterol. Avocado salad is absolutely delicious and takes only 5 minutes to make! Today we will learn to make a simple salad with avocados.








Avocado Salad Recipe




 Prep Time : 5 mins

 Serves: 1
 Recipe Category: 

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Pudina Thokku-Pudina Kothamalli Thokku Recipe-Mint Thokku for Rice-Dosa-Adai

I love thokkus as they come handy when you do not find time to make chutney or cook an elaborate meal. Pudina Thokku is very flavorful, easy to make and very delicious. It goes well with rice, idli, dosa, adai or as a spread for bread. Today we will learn how to make Pudina/Mint Coriander thokku following this easy recipe with step wise pictures.








Pudina Kothamalli Thokku-Mint Thokku

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Keerai Thandu Kootu-Keerai Recipes-Healthy Recipes

Keerai thandu is a rich source of fiber and is very nutritious. You can use the tender stems of thandu keerai or mulai keerai (amaranth) for making this keerai thandu kootu. It goes very well with rice. I usually prefer simple and nutritious lunch. Our lunch on that day was lemon rasam, carrot potato curry, rice, keerai thandu kootu and curd. You can follow me on Instagram to get more lunch

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Pesto Pasta Recipe-Easy Pesto Penne Pasta

Pesto Pasta is so easy to make and tastes great. If you have pesto with you, this can can be made in a jiffy. You can replace penne with any pasta you want. Today we will learn how to make pesto penne pasta following this easy recipe.








Easy Pesto Penne Pasta




 Prep Time : 15 mins

 Cook Time : 5 mins 
 Serves: 2
 Recipe Category: Dinner/Lunch/Pasta
 Recipe Cuisine: International
 

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Avocado Milkshake Recipe-Butter Fruit Milkshake

Avocado is known as "Butter Fruit" in India. Avocados are extremely delicious, versatile and nutritious. You can make variety of dishes with avocado like avocado dip, sandwich, guacamole, salad, avocado egg sandwich, pasta etc. It's creamy texture makes it a great spread for bread. You can use it instead of butter. Avocados are extremely high in good fat. They are good for the skin and the

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Semiya Payasam with Condensed Milk-Quick Vermicelli Kheer Recipe

Onam is just a few days away, then comes Navratri, then Diwali, so we might be having lots of work during those days. I thought of posting an easy payasam recipe which can be done in a jiffy using condensed milk. No more stirring the milk for a long time. Today we will learn how to make semiya payasam (sweet vermicelli pudding) using condensed milk following this easy recipe with step wise

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Beans Thoran-Kerala Style French Beans Stir Fry Recipe

Thoran is a coconut based vegetable curry from Kerala. It is one of the dishes served for Onam Sadya. Beans thoran is a simple and nutritious stir fry which goes well as an accompaniment with rice. Thoran can also be made with other vegetables like pumpkin, carrot, cabbage etc. Today we will learn how to make french beans (green beans) thoran following this easy recipe with step wise pictures.

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Mathanga Thoran-Yellow Pumpkin Stir Fry Kerala Style Recipe

Mathanga Thoran-Yellow Pumpkin Stir Fry is yet another simple everyday dish from Kerala. It is also served during Onam sadya. Pumpkins are known for its antioxidant and anti inflammatory properties. Pumpkins are an amazing source of vitamin A. It protects and keeps the skin healthy. It prevents the skin from dryness as it has excellent hydrating properties. Did you know pumpkins also make

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Mathanga Pachadi-Kerala Style Pumpkin Pachadi Recipe

Mathanga Pachadi or Pumpkin Pachadi  is a curd based gravy which is served with rice. Pachadi is another common dish served during onam festival. Today we will learn how to make Mathanga Pachadi following this easy recipe with step wise pictures. 








Mathanga Pachadi-Pumpkin Pachadi




 Prep Time : 15 mins

 Cook Time : 15 mins 
 Serves: 3-4
 Recipe Category: Side Dish
 Recipe Cuisine

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Chena Vanpayar Erissery-Kerala Style Red Gram Yam Curry Recipe

Erissery is one of the main dishes served during Onam sadya. As I have already posted mathanga cherupayar erissery (pumpkin cowpeas erissery), I wanted to share erissery with yam and red cow peas. I make this often in my home as it is one of our favorites. It is easy to make, filling and very delicious. As onam is just a few days away, I will be sharing many more Kerala delicacies in the days

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Suiyam Recipe-Sweet Susiyam-Sugiyam

Suiyam, susiyam, sugiyam, suliyam, seeya are all different names for these crispy, sweet balls. They are crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. You can make these for any festivals or even as a tea time snack. We make these with boli filling (chana dal and jaggery) or this coconut jaggery filling. This is more tastier than the bengal gram filling. It is very easy to make and also tastes

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Sambaram Recipe-Kerala Style Spiced Buttermilk-Moru Vellam-Pacha Moru

Sambaram is Kerala style spiced butter milk. It is flavored with ginger, green chillies, shallots and curry leaves. I love all types of spiced buttermilk whether it is neer mor or masala chaas or sambaram. It is refreshing and very delicious. As Onam is just a few days away, I wanted to share this moru vellam recipe. Today we will learn how to make Kerala style Butter milk/Pacha moru following

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Potato Podimas Recipe-Urulaikizhangu Podimas-Easy Side Dish Recipes

Potato podimas is a quick and easy side dish made with mashed potatoes. It is served as an accompaniment with rice. I love it with rasam and sambar sadam. Learn to make potato (aloo in Hindi and Urulai kilagu in Tamil) podimas following this easy recipe with step wise pictures.








Potato Podimas




 Prep Time : 10 mins

 Cook Time : 5 mins 
 Serves: 2
 Recipe Category: Side Dish-Potato

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Sweet Appam Recipe without Baking Soda-Sweet Appam with Rice flour-Wheat flour-Rava

This sweet appam is very easy to make and I could not wait to share this recipe, for this festive season. It needs no soaking or grinding of rice to a smooth paste. As I have not added cooking soda or baking powder or banana, this appam will not be spongy. It will be a little crisp on the outside and soft on the inside but definitely will taste very delicious. It can be made during festivals or

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Keerai Sadam-Keerai Rice Recipe

Keerai Rice/sadam can be made with arai keerai or siru keerai. Except for cleaning the greens, this recipe is a breeze to make. Instead of always making keerai masiyal, keerai poriyal or keerai kootu, you can try this for a change. Even fussy kids who refuse to eat greens will love this keerai rice. Today we will learn how to make keerai sadam following this easy recipe with step wise pictures.

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Sevai Recipe from Scratch-Traditional South Indian Rice Noodles-Homemade Rice Noodles

Rice noodles known as "sevai" in Tamil are noodles made from rice. It is more or less similar to idiyappam except for the method of preparation. Now-a-days as we get instant sevai packets or sevai flour in the market, rarely do we make rice noodles at home from scratch, but still I wanted to share this traditional method of making sevai from scratch. My aunt does not like the instant varieties

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Carrot Milkshake Recipe-Carrot Recipes

Carrot milkshake is delicious, easy to make and very nutritious. Carrots have amazing health benefits. Carrots are best known for its high vitamin A content and high levels of beta carotene. Including carrots often in our diet improves eyesight, digestion, boosts immunity, helps to prevent cancer and premature aging of skin. Carrot is known for its anti-inflammatory properties also. Apart from

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Coconut Mango Overnight Oats Recipe

Delicious, filling, packed with nutrition, this Coconut Mango Overnight Oats (or for that matter any overnight oats) is a great alternative to traditional breakfast. They are just a breeze to put together and will keep you feeling full all morning. When you make it the day before, you can get up leisurely the next morning. I love to start my day with anything healthy and delicious and overnight

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Oats Cranberry Cookies-Oats Cranberry Whole Wheat Walnut Cookie Recipe

Oats Cranberry Whole Wheat Cookies are made with whole wheat flour, rolled oats, dried cranberries and walnuts. These cookies are soft, chewy, healthy, flavorful, and of course very delicious.  It is loaded with oats, cranberries and walnuts. You need just 15 minutes to make these delicious oatmeal cookies. They make perfect snack or a healthy dessert. Today we will learn how to make oats

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