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6 May, 2016

My Mother’s Mysore Rasam (Spice Mix recipe included)

My Mother’s Mysore Rasam (Spice Mix recipe included)
Comments : 9 Posted in : homemade spice mixes, Main course, side dish, soups and chili on by : apsara
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It has been a couple of weeks since I posted a recipe. I hate when this happens; it is so hard to get back on track again! Well, since Mother’s day is coming up and I take this opportunity to get over the inertia and  post something to celebrate  that occasion. What better way to
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20 November, 2015

Finger-licking Cranberry Thokku, a Versatile Chutney

Finger-licking Cranberry Thokku, a Versatile Chutney
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I cannot adequately express the excitement that I have when I find fresh organic cranberries in the market! Ever since I found they can be made into a delicious thokku, I never get tired of making it often… so easy and rewarding! Thokku is a spicy chutney that is prepared (in south India) and stored for a
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23 September, 2015

Gongura leaves Chutney or Thuvaiyal with A Healthy Tip! – DFT

Gongura leaves Chutney or Thuvaiyal with A Healthy Tip! – DFT
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Creating recipes for a cause!  To learn about DFT, read this link. To view more DFT recipes, Click here! DFT is not only diabetic friendly but has stepped up to go “GLUTEN FREE” also this time! Enjoy the Gluten free diabetic friendly recipes from the DFT Bunch!! Gongura or Red Sorrel is a culinary herb  widely
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1 March, 2015

Bittergourd in spicy, tangy gravy (Pavakkai gojju)- Meatless Monday

Bittergourd in spicy, tangy gravy (Pavakkai gojju)- Meatless Monday
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Bitter gourd is one of those vegetables that I have a love-hate relationship with. I always disliked it in childhood, but as I learn to cook it in interesting ways, I’ve begun to love it. I have started cooking it more for its immense health benefit (lowering blood sugar) and the folates and phyto-nutrients it
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9 January, 2015

A simple Thai green curry

A simple Thai green curry
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  It is not often that I find fresh lemongrass, and when I did see some in a grocery store, I knew I had to try a Thai dish that calls for the herb.Took some inspiration from Veg Recipes of India here, and made my version of this delicious Thai green curry. So rich and
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20 November, 2014

Easy cauliflower stir-fry with Sonal’s homemade kadhai masala powder

Easy cauliflower stir-fry with Sonal’s homemade kadhai masala powder
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  Sometime ago, my dear blogger friend Sonal of Simply Vegetarian 777 posted a recipe to make kadhai  masala from scratch. A spice mix for any dry curry made in a wok. Her pictures had me drooling! This yummy mix seemed to be so easy to make too, with just regular Indian spices. I made
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5 November, 2014

Mixed vegetable pickle (south-Indian style)- Mom’s recipe

Mixed vegetable pickle (south-Indian style)- Mom’s recipe
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A guest-post from my mom. Yes, I’m sharing a “secret” family recipe! My mother’s famous mixed vegetable pickle, very much loved by my family and all my friends. When she was here this summer, she made some of this finger-licking magic pickle and I promptly noted down the recipe. It is surprisingly very simple! South-Indian
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31 October, 2014

Green tomato dip (chutney)

Green tomato dip (chutney)
Comments : 18 Posted in : condiments, side dish on by : apsara

  One more green tomato recipe as I try to clear my kitchen counter and use up all the green tomatoes from the garden…a creamy and delicious chutney to go with dosa or even your favorite tortilla chips. Taking this to our party, Fiesta Friday #40 over at Angie’s blog. Thank you, Jhuls and Margy
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28 October, 2014

Green tomato and lentil curry or ‘masial’

Green tomato and lentil curry or ‘masial’
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  While everyone is posting dishes with pumpkins at this time of the year, I have a different fruit that is taking up too much space on my kitchen counter. Yes, with the arrival of Mr. Jack Frost, I had to pluck all the tomatoes while they were green. Time for recipes with the sour
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