Idly Milagai Podi

In our house, we all need idli podi/ idly milagai podi even if there is chutney for idli. Those you have had this podi in my house will ask me the secret of my idly podi. It is so popular not only in my home but even among my friends.The secret is sesame seeds which gives a nice flavor to the podi. Today we will learn how to make idli dosa milagai podi following this easy recipe.








Idli

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Sprout Salad

Sprouts are a storehouse of vitamins, minerals and amino acids. They are complete and rejuvenating food and have abundant goodness in them. It has lot of fiber and water, making it an ideal food for those who desire to lose weight. It prevents constipation, improves immunity and delays aging. Combined with fresh vegetables and fruits, it nutritional value further increases.




Seeds commonly

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Tomato Chutney

Tomato chutney


Tomato chutney is a good combination for idly, Dosa, chappati and even bread. Instead of butter, this chutney can be used as a spread.

Ingredients needed

Ripe Tomatoes - 4
Onion - 1 medium sized
Red chillies - 4 -5
Curry leaves - Handful
Oil - 3 tbsp
Salt as required

Ingredients for seasoning

Mustard-1/2 tsp
Urad dal-1/2 tsp
Curry leaves -little

Method

Heat 3 tsp of oil

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Brinjal Stuffed Curry

Stuffed Brinjal curry is very easy to prepare and tastes delicious. Even those who do not like brinjals will love this stuffed curry. This is my version of preparing it. I have reduced the use of tamarind, instead I have used tomatoes. See to it that all the brinjals are of even size, so that it gets cooked evenly. Today we will learn how to prepare brinjal stuffed curry (kathirikai masala

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Lemon Rasam

Rasam is a South Indian soup common in all South Indian homes especially Tamil Brahmins. You can prepare Lemon rasam in a jiffy. It is easy and also tastes delicious. During lemon season I prepare this rasam often. It goes well with hot steaming rice and any vegetable curry or stir fry. Since lemon is used, tamarind is not needed for this rasam. Today let us learn how to make Lemon Rasam/

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Recipe for Sambar powder and Rasam Powder

I never used to buy sambar powder. I buy fresh ingredients and get it ground in the flour mill. It stays fresh for 4-5 months. Homemade sambar powder not only gives a nice flavor to the dishes but is also very economical. I  have given two measurements for sambar powder. The first one is my mother's recipe and the second one is my aunty's recipe. Today we will learn how to make sambar powder

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Avial

Aviyal is a simple and delicious dish prepared with mixed vegetables and curd/yogurt. It is very easy to prepare and goes well with rice and adai. Learn how to prepare Aviyal (Tamil Brahmin style) by following this easy Aviyal recipe with step wise pictures.



Aviyal-Tamil style






How to make Avial-Aviyal-Tamil Brahmin Style




 Prep Time : 10 mins

 Cook Time : 20 mins 
 Serves: 4-5

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