Thayir semiya, also called curd vermicelli, is a wonderful dish for breakfast/ lunch that makes a perfect substitute for curd rice. It can be prepared in a jiffy and does not require anything additional to whatever is available in our homes. The tempered masalas with the flavour of coriander leaves gives rich taste to this thayir […]
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KINNATHAPPAM
Kinnathappam is steamed rice cake, which makes a perfect tea time snack. It is quick and easy to make. You can make kinnathappam after soaking and grinding rice or you can simply use rice flour. Traditionally, cumin seeds are sprinkled in kinnathappam but I like to top them with raisins and cashews. You can store […]
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CHICKPEAS POMEGRANATE COUSCOUS SALAD
Chickpeas pomegranate couscous salad is a super side to serve with any meat or fish. It’s also great served on its own as a BBQ side. Whisking up some natural Greek yoghurt along with fresh mint and honey or pomegranate and using as a dressing to accompany this dish works brilliantly too. I make variations […]
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PALAK CORN CURRY
Palak corn curry is a vegetarian side dish made with spinach and sweet corn. The mild sweetness of corn goes very well with the bland taste of spinach. Adding ground cashews and fresh cream gives a creamy texture to this dish. This mildly spiced, creamy and highly nutritious curry is often liked by kids because […]
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ALOO BHINDI FRY
Aloo bhindi fry is a dry fry side dish that goes well with rice and rotis. Bhindi is otherwise called okra/ ladies finger and aloo is the Hindi word for potatoes. In this recipe, I am microwaving the ladies finger, but you can also dry fry it on the flame. As a variation you can […]
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