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SEV

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Sev is a very basic ingredient used in most of the chaats.It is one of my favourite too.Back home we make it as an evening snack on some lazy days.This recipe is so simple to make and requires only a few ingredients which is always available at home and at the same time it is very tasty when had alone also.We dont even know how it vanishes when it is being served. Besan                              1cup Asafoetida                       a pinch Salt                                 1/4teaspn Turmeric powder        ...

OATS DOSA IN MINUTES

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If being tired of having oats daily,here is a very quick and healthy breakfast recipe for all. Oats                                        1cup(Powdered in a mixer) Rava                                       1/2cup Rice/wheat flour                    1/4cup Yogurt                                    1/2cup Salt     ...

MANDA(a sort of samosa with sooji filling)

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Rava/sooji                                           11/4cup Sugar                                                    1tbspn Cardamon powder                              a pinch Maida                                 ...

ULLI CHAMANTHI

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Ulli chamanthis are being made mainly by shallots(sambar onions).This goes well with idlis and dosas accompanied by sambar and chutneys etc.Here i have produced a very simple recipe of ulli chamanthi.           CONTENTS Shallots/Sambar onions            1cup   Red chillies                                   2nos   Curry leaves                               2-3nos   Salt                                ...

BANANA HALWA

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Bananas are very common amongst the keralites.There are a lot of dishes which are being made with banana.Banana halwa is a rich variety easily available in stores.Now you can make this back home with less ingredients and  alter according to personal tastes.  Banana (big nendran)                                 4nos Sugar                                              3tbspn Cardamon    powder                     a pinch   Water          ...

FRENCH FRIES

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Potatoes                                          2-3nos Salt                                                 a pinch oil                                                  for frying Peel the potatoes and cut them finely or put in a food processor and slice them.      ...

PAZHAM PRADAMAN

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I had a lot of bananas back home as it was being bought for my baby who is 7mths old and being feeded her daily with these bananas even she got bored and never ate the rest.So i was wondering daily what  to do with these bananas so i came up with this idea. When finally i made it,it was really yummy and my little one also enjoyed having it from our bowls.So it was one of the most happiest days for me as i was able to satisfy not only my husband but also my tiny one. INGREDIENTS Banana   (Big)                                 3nos(ripe) Jaggery                                            11/4cups(...

EGG FRIED RICE

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