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Diwali Sweets and Savouries

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Here is my complilation of the sweets and savouries that can be made at home with ease for the coming festive collection SWEETS PAYASAM VARIETIES Aval Payasam Apple Kheer Arsi Mambazha Payasam Arsi Thenga Payasam Arsi Paruppu Payasam Badam Payasam Carrot Paal payasam Godumai Rava Payasam Javvarisi Payasam / Sago...

Veena

October 16, 2017

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Mundiri Murukku / Cashew Murukku

Cooking Time: 1 hr

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With diwali celebration everywhere, I decided to make Mundiri murukku. Since we are not celebrating this year I had decided not to cook anything special but when Diwali was the chosen theme for foodie monday bloghop, I thought one savoury dish for my blog will be ok. So here is...

Veena

October 16, 2017

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Passion Fruit Coconut Smoothie

Cooking Time: 10 mins

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Kids love smoothies and when the smoothie has an visual appeal, then they will most probably not refuse to drink it. Passion fruit coconut smoothie has that pleasing white colour and the passion fruit pulp when added to it gives a beautiful visual appeal

Veena

October 13, 2017

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Biscuit Ambado

Cooking Time: 1 hr 10 mins

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When I first heard the name , I thought it was a variety of biscuits, something baked but was pleasantly surprised to hear that it was another version of our own Ulundu vadai or medhu vadai.Biscuit ambado is a konkani version of medhu vadai. Here they add coconut, coriander ,...

Veena

October 12, 2017

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Masala Phool Makhana

Cooking Time: 15 mins

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Phool Makhana or puffed lotus seeds is used in many recipes such as makhana kheer, makhana raita and as a snack in this masala phool makhana Phool Makhana or roasted foxnuts is known for its health benefits especially in ayurveda. These roasted nuts when puffed up make an excellent snack...

Veena

October 11, 2017

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Murunga Keerai Paruppu Kadayal- Drumstick leaves dal

Cooking Time: 25 mins

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Murunga Keerai or drumstick leaves is known for its health benefits and medicinal properties hence I use it regularly . I cook the drum stick leaves in drumstick soup, and poriyal or dry curry and in this dal. Murunga keerai paruppu kadayal is a comfort food and can be eaten...

Veena

October 10, 2017

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Apple Almond Halwa

Cooking Time: 40 mins

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Next in the series of apple desserts is Apple almond halwa. You must have already tasted apple halwa and almond halwa and the combination of the two takes this dessert to a new level. This Halwa like the other two apple desserts is again fairly easy to dish out and...

Veena

October 6, 2017

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Coconut Apple Fudge

Cooking Time: 25 mins

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Going ahead with the series of apple desserts, it is Coconut Apple fudge. This fudge is soft, chewy and rich . This is another rich apple dessert. This coconut apple fudge is a slight variation of our regular coconut burfi but with the addition of apples and milk powder to...

Veena

October 5, 2017

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Apple Kheer / Seab ki kheer

Cooking Time: 15 mins

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Apple kheer is a delicious kheer or payasam variety that can be churned in very little time and with little effort. Apple is one fruit which I do not consciously buy or even eat. I guess only some genes are transferred to your kid and this apple aversion is directly...

Veena

October 4, 2017

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Vazhai Thandu Neer Mor / Spiced Banana Stem Buttermilk

Cooking Time: 10 mins

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Vazhai thandu neer mor is a very flavourful healthy drink best had during the summer months. Generally neer mor or the diluted buttermilk with added salt and lemon juice is taken during the summer. Here in Chennai, people come out in large number to distribute the neer mor for free...