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Eggless Vanilla Chocolate Zebra Cake

This is a chocolate vanilla cake with a lovely pattern formed by alternatively putting the two batters in a pan.This is a perfect tea time cake. INGREDIENTS All purpose flour 1 1/2 cup Curd/Yogurt 1 cup Sugar 3/4 cup Oil 1/2 cup(I used sunflower oil) Baking Powder 1 1/4 tsp...

Veena

January 17, 2016

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Onion Poppy Seed Bread

Breads

My daughter loves any kind of savoury breads and this bread is particularly soft and tasty with the addition of crunchy poppy seeds which Priya brought it for us when she came down to Chennai. The onion poppy seed mixture gives a lovely taste and texture to this soft bread...

Veena

January 17, 2016

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Kanu Kuzhambu

Lunch Recipes

Kanu Kuzhambu is generally prepared on the next day of Pongal or on the day of kanu when only mixed varieties of rice is prepared and this tangy spicy kuzhambu pairs up well with the coconut rice that we prepare.This recipe is given to me by my husband’s aunt Lakshmi...

Veena

January 16, 2016

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Vegetable Bajra Sevai / Kambu Sevai

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Another healthy breakfast option would be this sevai with Bjra sticks. These bajra sticks are now easily available in all super markets in Chennai and preparation is very easy too. This is a healthier option than semiya and is perfect filling breakfast for a diabetic. INGREDIENTS Bajra sticks 250 gms...

Veena

January 15, 2016

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Hyderabadi Khatti Dal

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Another delicious dal which pairs very well with hot rice and a dry curry. It is a little different from the rest of the dal’s that I cook since it uses a wee bit of tamarind for that tangy taste. INGREDIENTS Recipe Source: CubesAnd Juliennes Tuvar dal 1 cup Tomato...

Veena

January 14, 2016

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Fresh Tuvar Curry

South Indian Recipes

Hi Fresh tuvar is generally available in this season. We use fresh tuvar to make pulav and curry. Here is an easy curry , which can be cooked in a pressure cooker and can be served with any Indian bread. INGREDIENTS Fresh Tuvar 2cups Onion 2 Tomato 3 Green Capsicum...

Veena

January 13, 2016

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Bitter gourd pickle / Pavakkai urugai

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I never knew that I use so much of Bitter gourd until I started documenting these dishes. One more recipe to cook bitter gourd is this pickle. Can cook this easily and stays good up to a week in the refrigerator. INGREDIENTS Small bitter gourd/Pavakkai 6 Tamarind 1 small lemon...

Veena

January 12, 2016

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Pavakkai Pitlai

South Indian Recipes

HI This is another bitter gourd dish that is regularly cooked at home. It has the perfect balance of the bitterness of bitter gourd, tanginess from the tamarind, spicy from the spice paste that is used. Preparation is just like Araichivitta Sambhar. INGREDIENTS FOR THE SPICE PASTE Bengal gram dal...

Veena

January 11, 2016

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Spicy Tangy Baby corn

Appetisers

For the Cookbook challenge this week , it is this delicious baby corn starter which is a little tangy and spicy and a perfect party starter. Try out this simple starter to please your little guests. INGREDIENTS Recipe source: Healthy starters by Tarla dalal FOR THE MARINADE Yogurt 3tbsp Chilli...

Veena

January 9, 2016

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Palak Khichdi

Rice varieties

Hi Recently we visited a small restaurant in Egmore , Chennai called as Novelty.Generally this place is supposed to be crowded on weekends as it serves good vegetarian food but we were lucky to get a table with minimum waiting .We order the usual soup, starter and main course. What...