Karida Kadubu | Fried Modak | Kari Kudumulu

As I promised in my earlier post I am here with the Karida Kadubu recipe which I prepared for Varalakshmi festival last friday.Varalakshmi Vratam is an important festival for South Indians and is celebrated on the second friday of Sravan maasa(month).Married women performs this vratam(pooja) for the well being of all the family members,especially husband. I always look forward to the festival,especially...

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Lemon Rice | Chitranna | Nimmakaya Pulihora

I wish all my readers and friends 'Happy Vara Lakshmi Festival'.I was busy in the morning with the puja and also cooked various festival varieties.I prepared Kari Kudumulu,a kind of traditional sweet which I thought of posting it today on the eve of festival but I am really exhausted after the festival celebrations and cannot spend more time editing my pics and writing the post.I would definitely...

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Eggless Chunky Apple Streusel Muffins

I think that I have already mentioned in my earlier posts about TH's love for muffins,as apparently his breakfast for over four years in Hong Kong was a muffin and a cup of coffee...and he never got bored of it . In fact, in his trips to Hong Kong he tries visiting the same breakfast joint. He cherishes those moments even now and always asks me to make them on a regular basis.I do bake them, but...

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INSTANT OATS DOSA | INDIAN OATS RECIPES - Step by Step Recipe

I wake up to rainy morning and dark clouds hovering around Mumbai these days-yes monsoons are here- Its not as gloomy as my opening remark might suggest - its actually a very pleasant weather, something to cherish after a phase of mildly hot and humid summer. I like sipping hot tea (chai) sitting across the deck in the TV room, watching the drops of rain falling across the window. This kind...

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MANGO LASSI

Lassi is famous in Punjab but liked across most parts of the country . Although we like the taste of sweet lassi , the amount of sugar that goes into it stops us from having it that frequently . We usually prefer the flavored ones (like Strawberry Lassi and Mango Lassi) more than plain lassi and is a must order for us when we have north Indian fare outside . I don't mind preparing lassi especially...

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ANDHRA NALLA KARAM | NALLA KARAPODI

I had posted a version of Andhra Karapodi which is a good accompaniment for Idli/Dosa.Let me tell you why I am posting another version today.When ever I visit my MIL, I would get to taste the freshly made karapodi every time, as she makes a fresh batch for us to savor with Idli/Dosa. In our numerous visits, I noticed that each time the Karapodi used to be different in terms of, texture,taste and...

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