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  • Jeera (cumin seeds) – 1 tsp
  • Cloves – 3
  • Cinnamon – ½ inch piece
  • Bay leaf – 1
  • Star anise – 1
  • Onion – sliced – 1 cup
  • Green chilli – 1
  • Ginger garlic paste – 1 tsp
  • Tomato – chopped – 1
  • Red chilli powder – 1 tsp
  • Garam masala – ½ tsp
  • Turmeric powder – ½ tsp
  • Salt – as required
  • Black chana – ½ cup (soaked overnight or sprouted)
  • Basmati rice – 1 cup
  • Water – 3½ cups
  • Coriander leaves – a handful
  • Oil – 2 tbsp

Black Chana Masala Rice – Wholesome, Spicy,…

Simple, hearty, and full of flavour — this Black Chana Masala Rice brings together the earthiness of black chana and the…

  • 14/11/2025
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  • Mudavattukkal root – cleaned and grated
  • Cumin seeds – 1 tsp
  • Black pepper – 2 tsp
  • Ginger – 1-inch piece
  • Garlic – 6–8 cloves
  • Small onions (shallots) – 12–14
  • Tomato – 1, finely chopped
  • Coriander leaves – a handful
  • Mint leaves – a handful
  • Salt – to taste
  • Water – 6 cups

Mudavattukkal Kizhangu Soup – Healing, Warming &…

Warm, earthy, and healing — Mudavattukkal Soup brings the quiet wisdom of the hills into your bowl. A traditional Tamil remedy…

  • 10/11/2025
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  • Jeera rice – 1 cup
  • Banana flower – ½ cup, cleaned and chopped
  • Oil – 1 tablespoon
  • Ghee – 1 tablespoon
  • Cardamom – 2
  • Cinnamon – ½ inch piece
  • Cloves (Lavang) – 2
  • Onion – 2, sliced
  • Mint leaves – a handful
  • Chilli powder – 1 teaspoon
  • Coriander powder – 1 teaspoon
  • Garam masala – 1 teaspoon
  • Curd – 1 tablespoon
  • Coriander leaves – a handful
  • Water – 2½ cups
  • Lemon juice – 1 teaspoon
  • Salt – to taste
  • Small onions – 8 to 10
  • Green chillies – 2
  • Ginger – 1 inch piece
  • Garlic – 4 to 6 cloves
  • Fennel seeds – 1 teaspoon
  • Tomato – 1, chopped
  • Cardamom – 2
  • Cinnamon – ½ inch piece
  • Cloves (Lavang) – 2

Banana Flower (Vazhaipoo) Biryani – The Iron-Rich…

A fragrant, wholesome biryani made with the earthy goodness of banana flower (vazhaipoo) — a simple South Indian twist that’s as…

  • 08/11/2025
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  • Wheat rava (godhumai rava) – 2 cups
  • Rasam – 4 cups (prepare usual dal rasam or plain rasam)
  • Onion – ½ cup, finely sliced
  • Red chillies – 2
  • Green chillies – 2
  • Ginger – ½ inch piece, finely chopped
  • Mustard seeds – ½ tsp
  • Urad dal – ½ tsp
  • Chana dal – ½ tsp
  • Cumin seeds – ¼ tsp
  • Curry leaves – a handful, finely chopped
  • Coriander leaves – a handful, chopped
  • Groundnuts – 2 tbsp (optional, roasted)
  • Salt – 1 tsp (adjust to taste)
  • Oil – 3 tbsp
  • Ghee – 1 tbsp

South Indian Style Wheat Rava Upma –…

If you’re looking for a wholesome, light, and flavorful dish that works for both breakfast and dinner, this Wheat Rava Upma…

  • 17/09/2025
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  • Red rice poha (sigappu arisi aval) – 2 cups
  • Onion – ½ cup, thinly sliced
  • Green chilli – 1, slit
  • Potato – ¼ cup, boiled & diced (optional)
  • Carrot - ¼ cup, chopped
  • Cumin seeds – ½ tsp
  • Mustard seeds – ½ tsp
  • Urad dal – ½ tsp
  • Chana dal – ½ tsp
  • Curry leaves – a few
  • Coriander leaves – a handful, chopped
  • Roasted groundnuts – a handful
  • Oil – 2 tbsp
  • Ghee – 2 tsp (optional)
  • Salt – to taste

Red Rice (Sigappu Arisi) Poha – Simple,…

Soft, flavourful, and naturally nourishing — Red Rice (Sigappu Arisi) Poha is a light South Indian dish made with red rice…

  • 25/08/2025
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  • Pearl millet flakes – 2 cups
  • Mustard – ¼ tsp
  • Urad dal – ½ tsp
  • Chana dal – ½ tsp
  • Cumin seeds – 1 tsp
  • Red chillies – 3
  • Green chillies – 3
  • Onion – 4 medium (chopped)
  • Coconut (grated) – ½ cup
  • Coriander leaves – a handful (chopped)
  • Curry leaves – 1 strand (chopped)
  • Ginger – 1-inch piece (optional, chopped)
  • Turmeric powder – 1 tsp
  • Salt – 1 tsp
  • Oil – 2 tbsp

Pearl Millet Flakes Kozhukkattai – Healthy Breakfast,…

Looking for a quick, healthy, and filling dish? Pearl Millet Flakes Kozhukkattai (Kambu Aval Kozhukkattai) is a wholesome South Indian delicacy…

  • 25/08/2025
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