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November 05, 2014

Aviyal kuzhambu (Mixed Vegetable Buttermilk Kuzhambu)

Bhojana Recipes 11/05/2014 0 Kuzhambu Varieties , Tamil Brahmin Recipes , Traditional Recipes

Aviyal is the popular mixed vegetable kootu of Tamilnadu, which is the most prefered side dish for traditional variety rice items like Tamarind rice, Lemon rice etc., This is the Kuzhambu version of the same kootu. When we have small quantity of different vegetable leftovers in the refrigerator, we make this Kuzhambu at home. Since it has more vegetables no need for making separate side dish. This can be mixed with hot rice and had with Pappads or Chips.

Easy Aapam Recipe

Bhojana Recipes 11/05/2014 2 Breakfast Recipes , Kerala Special , Main Course , Tiffin

Aapam is the authentic cuisine of Kerala. Here is a simple recipe with no compromise in taste. Vegetable stew or Kadalai Curry is the best combination for this. In the original recipe, we add coconut milk to the batter. I tried doing this without coconut and added Poha (Aval) and 2 slices of Bread instead of coconut milk. It turned out very well. I started making this regularly nowadays without coconut milk. Try this easy version of Aapam.

November 04, 2014

Cluster Beans Lentils Curry

Bhojana Recipes 11/04/2014 2 Poriyal Varieties , Side Dishes

Cluster beans have a distinct flavour and taste. This Cluster beans lentils curry serves as a different variety of side dish to Sambhar and Rasam Rice. In tamil we call it as Kothavarangai and in my city they call as Seeniavaraikai. While buying this vegetable, choose the young beans, because the matured beans are harder. Though paruppu usili is commonly made using this vegetable, Cluster beans Curry also tastes very well and gives a different variety in the menu....

Traditional Sesame Oil

Bhojana Recipes 11/04/2014 0 Cooking Tips

Gingelly Oil or Sesame Oil is the inseparable item of Tamilnadu's traditional Cooking. It gives special taste, aroma and flavour to the food. After making sambar or vathakuzhambu adding sesame oil 2 teaspoons to it enriches the taste.

Yellow Pumpkin Stir Fry

Bhojana Recipes 11/04/2014 0 Poriyal Varieties , Side Dishes

Usually we make Kootu or Sambhar out of Yellow Pumpkin and also sometimes a Rich Yellow Pumpkin Raitha. Many kids don't like any stuff made out of yellow pumpkin. But it has very good health and nutritious benefits. It is packed with Carotenoids and rich in antioxidant. Make yellow pumpkin curry with spices just as we do the Potato stir fry and make the kids to love it and gain its health benefits...

November 03, 2014

Mysore Rasam

Bhojana Recipes 11/03/2014 0 No Onion No Garlic recipes , Rasam , Soups , Tamil Brahmin Recipes , Traditional Recipes

Mysore rasam varies slightly from our regular Rasam. Mysore rasam tastes very yummy with freshly roasted and powdered spices. The aroma of pepper and cumin added with Coconut and Jagerry gives exotic taste. Hot Rasam Rice with any vegetable fry and Pappad makes a perfect Lunch. We make this Mysore Rasam for any special occasion or when we have guests. Mysore Rasam also can be served as soup in bowls.