26 TOMATO KARA CHUTNEY

Tomato(Thakkali) Kaara Chutney ( Spicy and simple Tomato Chutney) or can also call it as Red chutneyRemember few days back had posted Vellai Paniyaram and mentioned about the tomato kara chutney that goes well with it, and here I am with recipe. Got delayed in posting as had taken break and since last two weeks was fully occupied with kids...

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31 DRUMSTICK SOUP

Drumstick / Murungakkai / Munakkaaya / Nuggekaayi / Sahjan SoupA very healthy soup and perfect to have in this cold season.Drumstick - 3 or 4Garlic - 4 or 5 flakesCumin seeds - 1 tspPepper corns - few countSmall Onion - 4 or 5 ( can use 2 tbsp of chopped onions)Curry leaves - 1 sprigCoriander leaves - few choppedSalt as neededOil - 2 tspWash...

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26 WHOLE OATS AND RED QUINOA DOSA

oats Groats- Whole oats -Oat groats are minimally processed--only the outer hull is removed. They are very nutritious, but are chewy and need to be soaked and cooked a long time. They look very much like whole wheat.I saw these in my sister's place and thought they were wheat and later she told me they were oats. She had got these from...

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18 SWEET / SAKKARAI PONGAL Version 2

Sweet / Sakkarai Pongal - Version 2An other version of making sweet pongal.Rice - Raw rice / long grain - 1 cupMoong dhal - 1/4 cupJaggery - 2 cupsMilk - 2 cupsCardamom powder - 2 pinchCashew and raisin - fewGhee - 3- 4 tbspGrated Coconut - 2- 3 tbsp(optional)Dry roast moong dhal till you get a nice aroma and rinse them in water once or twice...

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6 Happy Pongal / Sankranthi

Wishing you all a very Happy Pongal / Sankranthi...

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16 ELLU BELLA

Ellu - Sesame seeds / Til/ Nuvvulu Bella - Jaggery / Vellam / BellamEllu Bella is made during Sankranthi festival in Karnataka and parts of Maharashtra and distributed among friends and families. The custom of distribution is called "Ellu Beerodu". The plate consists of betel leaf, betel nut,turmeric, fruits usually Bananas, a piece of sugar...

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32 Response from the Editor( Mangayar Malar )

Two days back had posted copyright violation by Mangayar Malar here . Also sent a mail to the editor informing them about the issue by misusing my picture in their magazine without my notice and permission. Today within 2 days got a reply from the editor. You can see their reply below.Felt relieved to get a positive response and appreciate their prompt reply.Wishing these things will be avoided in future.*****************************************************Dear...

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29 BOTTLE GOURD PARATHA

Bottlegourd / Sorakkai / Lauki / Sorakaya / Sorekai - Chapathi /ParathaThank you all for you wishes on my 500th post. Also for your support in my last post. Hoping to get a good response.Now here I am with a healthy and delicious paratha. Most of the times I make parathas by adding veggies and mixing it directly to the dough and this is one...

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29 Pictures copied by a Tamil Magazine( Mangayar Malar)

I am not a regular reader of this magazine. Recently picked some copies from brother's place and few days back when I was just turning the pages was shocked to see my pictures published in Mangayar Malar September 2010 edition.First of all they did not ask my permission or even have not credited to the source where it has been lifted. Published...

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43 BADAM / ALMOND HALWA - My 500th Post

Badam / Almond HalwaA sweet dish to start with the New year and also to celebrate my 500th post. Can't believe that I reached 500 in 2 years of blogging. Thanks to each one of you to make this happen. Keep visiting and conitnue your support.Almonds - 1 cupSugar - 1 cupWater - 1 cupMilk - 1 cupGhee - 3 tbspSaffron strands - fewFor garnishing:-Almond...

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