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This time I share a quick vegetarian side dish with Egg Plant (Brinjal -വഴുതനങ്ങാ). Nutritionally, this vegetable is low in fat, protein, and carbohydrates. Same time Brinhal contains reasonable amounts of most essential vitamins and minerals. In this dry form recipe, I used sliced brinjal with some masala spices to pan fry to make it a healthy dish.It should […]
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Here is a quick snack recipe using aval. Aval -Flattened rice (also called beaten rice) is a dehusked rice which is flattened into light dry flakes. It is used to make various breakfast and snack verities in Kerala and other South Indian states. The recipe I share here uses fried aval which can be mixed with […]
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Biryani is a rice-based dish (usually using basmati-rice) made with spices and one of the common non-vegetarian ingredients like chicken, mutton or fish. This single dish meal of Middle East origin is traditionally prepared in earthenware pots and is known for its unique aroma, flavor and spices.
This is my third […]
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A quick recipe for a complete one dish meal of Chinese origin. Veg-Fried rice wasn’t very common in our traditional Kerala cuisine’s in the past, but now a days has become a favorite dish for family gatherings and weddings. The recipe uses non-sticky rice and bunch of vegetables along with common spices. You can make […]
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When my friend brought this to me from the local farmers market last Sunday telling it as “Brahmi” I was a little confused. The Brahmi (ബ്രഹ്മി)–the herbal plant in Kerala I am familiar- used to look slightly different. Also during my Chennai days I used this leaves in the name vellarakkeerai (வெள்ளார கீரை). But when […]
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Bananas are the most famous common fruits among the people of every age. One can get the benefits of bananas by enjoying it in various forms, bananas may eaten raw, with desserts, added in smoothies and consumed in many more ways. It can also help overcome or prevent a substantial number of illnesses & conditions, making […]
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Sindhu B Pillai : Proud wife and caring mother. Extremely passionate in cooking and also crafts and fashion designing. Born and brought up in in southern Kerala (India), and currently living in California.
