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Pool Table/Billiards Fondant Cake
I made this cake for my husband’s birthday party. He loves biliards and he is a good player too. So I wanted to surprise him with this cake. We threw him a surprise birthday party and he was totally...
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Spicy Chicken Cutlet
There are many many appetizers you could make either for a party or just your family. But there are only a few that can win over hearts (and tummies) like a chicken cutlet. That too with little effort...
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Gobi Paratha / Cauliflower Stuffed Flatbread
My husband was bored to have cauliflower in the form of poriyal or korma. So I thought of making this stuffed paratha which is actually very simple to make. He liked it a lot and it is a easy lunch...
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Strawberry Cupcakes – Valentine’s Day Special
I made these simple Strawberry Cupcakes for Valentine’s day and they came out so good. I used ready made cake mix for baking these cupcakes. And I made butter cream frosting and this time with a...
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Chicken Xacuti
Recently I came across this recipe in a popular TV show and since then I totally fell in love with this dish. I’ve tried Prawn Xacuti (pronounced shaa-koo-tee) once in a restaurant, but never got a...
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Pudalangai Thuvaiyal – Snake Gourd Chutney
Thuvaiyal/Thogayal is a South Indian condiment. Thuvaiyal is nothing but chutney with a slight variation and is thick in form. It is generally made with vegetables/lentils. This is the first time I am...
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Semiya Upma / Vermicelli Upma
Upma is a common South Indian breakfast dish. I like all kinds of upma. I like to cook upma by adding lots of veggies. Here is the recipe for this simplest tiffin. Time of Preparation : 15 minutes No...
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Kathirikkai Avarakkai Murungakkai Sambar – Mixed Vegetable Sambar
Kathirikkai, avarakkai and murungakkai (brinjal, broad beans, drumstick) is one of the popular combination for making sambar. I made this sambar using freshly ground sambar powder which makes it more...
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Vegetable Quesadilla
Vegetable Quesadillas are made with tortillas and filled with veggies and cheese. These are one of the tastiest dishes of Mexican Cusine. They are easy to prepare at home with our choice of veggies...
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Masala Fried Idly / Fried Idly in Spiced Curry
When I was in collage I remembered having this Masala fried Idly in a function in my native place. Today I had some left over idlies and I am bored of making same Idly Upma. Suddenly I had a thought...
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Samosa Chaat
Chaat is a popular Indian savory snack available in several variations. It is spicy, tangy and sweet and a popular street food in India. There are various types of chaat food and today I have prepared...
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Vendhaya Keerai Poriyal / Fenugreek leaves Fry
I usually make Kootu with meth leaves. Recently my friend Jayanthi made this Methi Poriyal and it was not at all bitter. I got the recipe from her and tried this and it came out very well. We can make...
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Paneer Paratha / Cottage Cheese Stuffed Flatbread
Paneer is a fresh cheese, very much common in Indian Cusine. I love to eat paneer in any form. Recently I am making different kinds of Parathas and today I tried Paneer Paratha. It came out so good...
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Avarakkai Carrot Poriyal (Stir Fry)
A simple and delicious stir fry with broad beans and carrot. Whenever I have left over vegetables such as beans, carrot or cabbage, I mix them all and make a simple poriyal to go with rice. It is...
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Onion Tomato Chutney (Version 3)
I like to try different kinds of chutney for Dosa and Idly. In this version of Onion Tomato Chutney I have added little ginger to the onion and tomato. This Onion Tomato Chutney will taste like hotel...
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Falooda
Falooda is a popular dessert in India, Pakistan and Middle East. It is served as a Ice Cream Sundae Float in India and it has basil seeds, falooda sev, rabdi, rose syrup and kulfi or ice cream. Basil...
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Spanakopita / Greek Spinach Pie (Step by Step Procedure)
Spanakopita is Greek Savory Pastry. The filling is made of Spinach, Feta cheese, onions, green onions and seasonings. The filling is wrapped in Phyllo pastry with butter and olive oil. Once I had the...
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Spicy Vegetable Pulao
Spicy Vegetable Pulao is a wonderful one pot meal which is cooked with a blend of spices and vegetables with flavorful Basmati rice. Pulao can be made in different ways and there are many versions and...
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Idly Batter Bonda (Easy Bonda Recipe)
Today I wanted to make some simple snack for my husband. Suddenly I remembered my leftover batter sitting in the fridge. My mom used to make these Bondas for snack. This is very easy to prepare and it...
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Mint-Curry leaves-Cilantro Thuvaiyal (Chutney)
Thuvaiyal/Thogayal is a South Indian condiment. It is more like chutney but a little thick in its form and has lentils and spices along with the main ingredient(s). It is simple and easy to make and a...
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