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Minapa Vadiyalu | Urad dal Fryums | Sun-dried Fryums
During Summer season, preparation of "Pickles" and "Fryums" is a major activity in many house holds in the South. My mom used to make large batches of various varieties of fryums in the summers and...
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Lemon Pickle | Nimboo ka Achar Recipe
I have posted many mango pickle recipes last year in my blog which were sourced from my MIL. The lemon pickle recipe which I am posting today is also sourced from her during her recent visit.Apart...
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Cauliflower Stir fry | Aromatic Gobi Curry Recipe
Cauliflower is one of those veggies which features regularly in my kitchen and Ajwani Aloo Gobi with mustard flavor is one of my most favorite preparations with it. It serves as a nice combination...
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Red Coconut Chutney | Side dish for Idli/Dosa
 What toprepare as aSide dish for Idli/Dosa is always a confusion and since I get bored eating the same side dish again, I usually change the flavor and color of the chutney which makes it taste...
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Bharli Vangi | Maharastrian style Stuffed Brinjals
A few food combos such as 'Rajma-Chawal', 'Jolada Rotti-Ennegayi', 'Chapati-Usli', 'Jhunka-Bhakri', 'Avakay-Steamed Rice','Khichdi- Kadhi', 'Kadhi-Chawal' feature in my menu quite often as I love to...
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Challa Mirapakayalu | Curd Chillies | Dahi Mirchi | Sundried Items
I am a big fan of accompaniments for any dish as they elevate the taste of the original dish and one such example of this is, "Challa Mirapakayalu".If it is paired with Andhra style Pappu (dal) or...
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Spicy Oven Roasted Chickpeas Recipe | Low Calorie Snacks
The morning time on a week day would be busy in packing breakfast, fruits and snack box for TH as he leaves quite early in the morning. I usually pack the breakfast for him and most of the times it...
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Instant Oats Paniyaram | Indian Oats Recipes
'Paniyaram' which is also called as 'Paddu' or 'Gunta Ponganalu' is a very common breakfast variety at my place. I usually make it at least once when I prepare dosa batter. When the dosa batter turns...
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Broccoli Tikkis(Cutlets) | Broccoli Recipes
Broccoli is one of those pretty vegetables which is not only colorful but is also a very healthy and tasty vegetable.I know many would not prefer broccoli but thankfully me and TH both love it...
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Aloo Gobi Matar Recipe | Easy Side Dishes for Roti
Roti with some vegetable sabzi and dal is a routine for my weekday dinners.I do not plan much for weekday cooking and usually decide based on the availability of vegetables in my refrigerator at that...
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BHURJI PAV RECIPE | PANEER BHURJI PAO
Mumbai - the city that never sleeps...!! This city is filled with lot of energy and you can see large crowds even at odd times in the night.Many food joints and street hawkers open until late nights....
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Red Cabbage Stir fry with Peanuts | Red Cabbage Recipes
When I am lazy to cook anything I usually prepare some quick Stir fry and Rasam for lunch and I would say it is my most comforting food.Usually it does not take more than half an hour to cook this...
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Chikoo Milkshake | Sapota Milkshake
Chikoo milkshake and Mango Milkshake are my most favorite among all varieties of milkshakes and would love to have it anytime especially during summers.I prefer to make milkshake with chikoo rather...
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Kanchipuram Idli | Kanchi Idli Recipe | Idli Varieties
Its been a long time since I posted any variety of idli in my blog.When I prepare Idli batter, it usually lasts for 3-4 days and we usually have plain idli with Sambar or Chutney or prepare this...
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Avarekalu Pulao | Hyacinth Beans Pulav | Avarekalu Recipes
Pulao features at least once in a week at my place. My mom used to make this for breakfast and pack the same dish for lunch.Now many of you might be wondering - pulao for breakfast??. My kannadiga...
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Lal Bhaji (Lal Math) Saag | Red Amaranth Stir fry
I got introduced to Lal Bhaji or Lal Math which is red colored Amaranth leaves only after coming to Mumbai and is available here through out the year.I use lot of greens in my cooking and apart from...
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Sambar Powder Recipe - Karnataka style
I have already posted a version of Sambar powder which is my MIL's version and is typical Andhra style and today I am posting my mom's version.My mom prepares the sambar powder in a huge quantity and...
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Five Taste Uthappam | Uthappam Toppings ideas
'Uthappam' or 'Oothappam' or 'Utappa' is a thick dosa and is usually prepared with various toppings of vegetables like tomatoes,onions,carrots etc.If I go to any joint for breakfast,my typical order...
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Carrot Beetroot Halwa | Gajar aur Beetroot Halwa
I am celebrating the 500th post on my 4+ years old site - The Chef and Her Kitchen througha sweet recipe - Beets & Carrot Halwa.Halwa is a popular Indian dessert which gets featured in any Indian...
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Drumstick Tomato Curry Recipe | Mulakkada Kura - Andhra style
Drumstick is a common vegetable used in Andhra for preparing various varieties like sambar, rasam, dal, curries and even pickle.It has a typical flavor which makes the dish quite tasty and I never miss...
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