Simple Rasam

         Rasam ,South indian soup ,is prepared in various methods.Also many varieties of rasam are being prepared.It can be taken with rice and also consumed as a drink,if we have starting symptoms of nasal congestion.Rasam is very light to digest ,so it is generally advised for sick people to have for their lunch.I have posted the rasam recipe which my mom prepares at home,its simple and easy to prepare.I struggled to get the close match of the rasam mom prepares,but now...

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Idiyappam/String Hopper

      Idiyappam a familiar recipe around Kerala and TamilNadu.It's a simple breakfast/dinner to have,makes our stomach feel light.Easy to digest .If you wish to give a light load to your stomach,you could blindly opt this.It can be made both with store brought rice flour or home made flour.Both sweet and spicy version can be prepared with this plain Idiyappam as the base.I will post the sweet and spicy version in my future posts.Nowadays ready made idiyappam's are available.But...

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MorKuzhambu-Yogurt Gravy/Curry

      Morkuzhambu ,a mild-spicy yogurt based gravy.Since it's summer now,most of us take curd,buttermilk,lassi to cool our body.So this would be spiced yogurt curry ,which could be served hot ,and would be your alternative to the normal curd rice.Not only during summer,this curry is prepared all through the year.The probiotics present in the yogurt has a balancing effect to our guts,and helps in easy digestion.It also has a soothing effect to our digestive system.It can also be...

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Express Veg Pizza - No Pizza Sauce

         Pizza Pizza Pizza ,even though originated from Greek,is being adored by our nation all through the 6 to 60's age group.May be your team lunch ,or a get together with your friends at a restaurant,now-a-days people opt for pizza and pizza only.Today i'am going to share a quick version of pizza,so I've named it as Express Veg Pizza.I'm not going to use pizza sauce,instead we will use the tomato ketchup.So you can make the pizza instantly at the moment...

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Carrot Beans Poriyal/Stir Fry-Spicy Version

          Carrot Beans a spicy stir fry/poriyal is a best combo to have with rasam ,curd and even dhal rice.This is a spicier version which i have made here.Coming to the health facts about this dish.Carrot which is good source of Vitamin A ,in the form of beta carotene,normally said to be good for the eyes.Beta carotene is an anti oxidants and thus it prevents cell degeneration. Anti-oxidants also slow down the ageing process.Carrots indeed gives you...

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Semiya Javvarasi Payasam/Vermiceli Sabudhana Kheer/Pudding

            A party meal will never be fulfilled without this payasam at an end.This payasam is widely served among south indian marriages.The jelly like Javvarisi/Sago makes it more attractive and tempting to have a gulp.Generally sago has a coolant effect to our body,gives more energy instantly since it contains starch/carbohydrates.Sago is a low calorie food and has no protein ,hence can be taken during your diet plan too.So why to resist...

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Prawns Spicy Masala Roast -Dry

           Prawns also referred as Shrimp is a rich source of protein , according to my opinion,it's a bit more tastier compared to fish food.Might be due to their rich protein content make them even more tastier compared with other fish varieties.So people who have to take care of their cholesterol levels,should definitely have an eye while having prawns.Generally prawns are sweetish by nature,so some spicy masala will go well with them.It's simple...

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Lemon Rice

                Lemon Rice/Ezhumichai Saadam/Chitrana ,is a simple food prepared around South India.It will be the lunch prepared during journey,as a take away,due to the tanginess of the lemon the prepared food stands for a long time compared to ordinary foods,so obviously it comes under the travel food.And generally lemon is a natural coolant to human body and also a refresher.Taking it during summer time,is ideal to reduce...

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Fried Coconut Thovayal-Side dish for Variety Rice

           Fried Coconut Thovayal/Thogayal is an ideal match for variety rice like Lemon Rice/Puliyodharai Rice.It is a bit hot and bit tangier side dish that accompany the variety rice. Ingredients Serves 4 To Grind Coconut (Grated) - 3/4cup Garlic pods -4 Tamarind - a pinch Water -as reqd Salt -as reqd To Temper Gingely Oil - 1tsp Mustard Seeds -1/2 tsp Curry Leaves -a sprig Method In a mixer,grind the ingredients in the...

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Home Style Veg Kurma -No Ginger/Garlic Side Dish For Chapathi/Parotta

               Vegetable kurma,a simple and mild spice blended side dish for chapathi or parotta recipes.Contains mixed vegetables of your choice, any type of vegetable can be added to make this.So simple to prepare and tasting good,only cutting and grinding will be the pre-preparation.The rest is sauting and cooking.We can bring out the perfect taste without including ginger garlic paste.Truly a Home Style dish.  ...

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