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Dhaba Egg Dosai
Dosai ( a lentil based crepe) is our family’s favorite breakfast. We sometime have this for dinner too. There is some prep time involved so not something you can whip up immediately. There are dosai...
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Ode to the Idli
Oh Idli…we have had our share of upsets and failures. I have fought many battles with you, for you…knowing you could be soo much more. You can be hard, unwieldy, unforgiving. You make me dance to your...
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Peanut Chutney for Idli/Dosai
South Indian breakfast items, Idli and Dosai are usually served with Sambar (a tangy lentil dish) and an array of chutneys which act like condiments. Coconut chutney is probably by far the most common....
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Date Pickle
This request is from my friend, A.R. She loves this pickle. I debated posting this recipe but finally thought….all good things are better when they are shared! This pickle is very good accompaniment to...
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Sweet Khaaja
This recipe is from my friends mom, Dr. K.R. She can make hundreds of these in no time. It is a fairly easy sweet to make but I failed miserably the first time I made these and then actually saw aunty...
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Green Tomato Pachadi
Pachadi is a yogurt accompaniment found with any Kerala meal. It can be made with different vegetables or even fruits. It is very similar to raita that is made in north India. The yogurt is seasoned...
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Summer Spring Rolls
My daughter has gone back to college (boo hoo! ) my son is with his friends at their lake houses ( wish I had more friends like that!) and my husband is away for a week at a conference.These rolls are...
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* A Sweet Treat * Beet Root Halwa
This is a recipe for my sister who liked it when she came over one day. It is quick and easy dessert. Halva or halwa is Arabic for sweet and served for special occasions. There are different types of...
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Sambar- Spicy South Indian Lentils
I make sambar at least once a week. It is a spicy, tangy lentil dish packed with protein and flavor. Usually an accompaniment with plain rice, idli, dosai or vada. A true south Indian meal is rarely...
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Avial, A Kerala Tradition
HAPPY ONAM! Onam is a festival celebrated in Kerala by people of all religions. This 10 day festival time commemorates the annual return of a much loved mythical King, Mahabali from the underworld. It...
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