Recipes - Traditionally Modern Food

Pudla | Chilla | Eggless Omelette

June 5, 2018 By Vidya Srinivasan 4 Comments

Pudla | Chilla | Eggless Omelette | Besan pancake | Indian pancake | soft instant uthappam is a tasty savory breakfast prepared with besan flour. This is the Indian version of spicy pancakes. Besan Ka Cheela can also be taken as a side for rice. This besan flour breakfast tastes like a vegetarian version of an omelet.

A few weeks back I got the "Simply Indian - Vegetarian Cuisine of western India" book for review. This book is all about Indian food. It has a wide variety of recipes - including breakfast, starters, rice varieties, side dishes, desserts, etc. I have been trying out recipes from this book, and this recipe which was my first try, and became a big hit at home, so decided to post this in TMF.

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Poricha Kuzhambu | IP Poritha Kuzhambu

June 1, 2018 By Vidya Srinivasan Leave a Comment

Poricha Kuzhambu , IP Poritha Kuzhambu , instant pot Poricha kuzhambu , kuzhambu recipe with step by step pictures and video recipe. Check out the video recipes for the Poricha Kuzhambu recipe. If you like the video pls SUBSCRIBE to my channel.

Poricha kuzhambu is a variety of South Indian rice accompaniment prepared with mixed vegetables, toor dal and freshly ground spices. Kulambu is prepared without tamarind. This Poricha kuzhambu is Instant pot based south Indian recipe.

Offlate I have been posting lot of instant pot based Indian recipes. I like the way IP makes cooking super easy and less time consuming. Going forward you will be seeing many IP based recipes in TMF. This is my first South Indian kuzhambu variety post using IP. This is my son’s favorite kulambu, I took pictures of this kuzhambu and wanted to post it few months ago, but somehow I forgot. Today I made it again and thought of releasing in TMF before I would forget.

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Jeeraga Rasam | Cumin Rasam

May 30, 2018 By Vidya Srinivasan Leave a Comment

Jeeraga Rasam | Jeera rasam | Cumin rasam | Cumin rasam recipe with step-by-step pictures and video recipe. Check out the Jeera rasam and If you like the video pls SUBSCRIBE to my channel

Jeeraga Rasam | Jeera rasam | Cumin rasam | Cumin rasam recipe is a flavorful and healthy South Indian rice accompanied with cumin seeds. Cumin seed rasam can be prepared quickly and is good for digestion. Last weekend was a long weekend for us and so we went on a short trip. Had outside food for three days and so Amma suggested this Jeera rasam for digestion. I like the unnave marundhu in Indian cooking. Many spices we use in our everyday cooking not only give a nice taste but are also very healthy. Cumin is one ingredient I use almost in everyday cooking. Usually, after having a heavy meal I prefer pepper-cumin rasam. This rasam with just cumin and a lot of curry leaves recipe Sounded interesting. I have tested it many times but never cooked it. Luckily because of a recent grocery trip, I had curry leaves in my fridge. ...

Chayote Kootu | Chow Chow Kootu - Instant pot

May 24, 2018 By Vidya Srinivasan 3 Comments

Chow Chow | Bagalore Kathirikai | Chayote kootu in Instant pot is a tasty rice accompaniment/side that can be prepared in less than 30 minutes. Sambar powder gives a nice flavor to the kootu. No grinding required for this vegan side dish. IP Chow chow kootu is perfect for busy days.

When it comes to easy South Indian cooking I am a big fan of Kootu. Everything can be cooked together which not only make it simple, but also the flavors blend well. Usually Kootu is considered as a side dish in many of the Indian household, but in our home sometimes I make the Kootu bit watery and we mix and have it with rice. Especially when I make vatha kuzhambu for us instead of making a separate rice accompaniment for my kid.

After I started using IP I have been using it for almost all my everyday cooking. Just one vessel to clean is another favorite part for me. I am exploring with my IP and soon you will be seeing lot of Indian recipes using Instant pot.

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Kothamalli Vidhai Thuvaiyal | Dhaniya Thogayal

May 22, 2018 By Vidya Srinivasan 2 Comments

Kothamalli Vidhai Thuvaiyal | Dhaniya Thogayal |Malli vidhai thogayal | healthy Kothamalli Vidhai thuvaiyal seivathu epadi | Kothamalli Vidhai Thuvaiyal recipe | Dhaniya Thogayal recipe | healthy thogayal recipes | how to make tasty south Indian style thuvaiyal | prepare best dhaniya chutney | healthy thogayal recipe with step-by-step pictures and video. Check out the Kothamalli Vidhai Thuvaiyal video and If you like the video pls SUBSCRIBE to my channel.

Kothamalli Vidhai thuvaiyal | Kothamali vara thogayal is an easy, 5-minute rice accompaniment. Without coconut, onion, and garlic this is one quick thuvaiyal to consider on busy mornings, or when you ran out of any vegetables. Vegan and healthy Coriander seed thogayal tastes good with rice and sesame oil. Most of my recipes are my Amma's. This one is from the book Amma gave it me. After my mother got married, my grandmother gifted me a book - “Meenakshi Ammal” Recipes. I remember seeing this book when I was young, and after I started cooking I wanted to try traditional recipes from this book. My initial days were all into baking and trying out new recipes, I somehow forgot this book. ...

Kollu Rasam | Horsegram Rasam

May 18, 2018 By Vidya Srinivasan 1 Comment

Kollu rasam | Horsegram rasam | Kollu rasam recipe variety with step-by-step pictures and video recipes. Check out the kollu rasam and If you like the video pls SUBSCRIBE to my channel

Kollu rasam | Horsegram rasam | Kollu rasam recipe variety is a healthy and tasty South Indian rasam variety with Horsegram (Kollu). Freshly ground paste gives a nice flavor to the south Indian rice accompaniment to the rasam. In the recent few years, I started eating kollu. My initial experience with Kollu was so hard, that I hated the after-taste of kollu and after the first time, I cooked it in my Pantry for ages. When my Amma came here last year she asked why I eat kollu. As a Mom, she could not accept the fact that I eat kollu for weight loss. I somehow convinced her that I am not eating regularly it is once in while happening. Then she taught me a few recipes with kollu. ...

Karuveppilai Kuzhambu | curry leaves kulambu

May 15, 2018 By Vidya Srinivasan 2 Comments

Karuveppilai Kuzhambu, curry leaves kulambu , karuveppila kulambu , kuzhambu recipe with step-by-step pictures Karuveppilai Kuzhambu and video recipe. Check out the if you like the video pls SUBSCRIBE to my channel.

Instant Karuveppilai Kuzhambu is one super quick South Indian rice accompaniment that is prepared with Karuveppilai Podi. Kuzhambu is perfect for busy morning and great bachelor friendly recipe. Curry leaves kulambu goes well with rice, tiffin variety, curd rice etc.

As I have mentioned many times rice is must in our home for lunch. Deciding one South Indian Kuzhambu variety for everyday meal is one of biggest concern. Most of the time I decide menu based on the veggies I have in the fridge.Usually one day will be variety rice day. Remaining days will be some kulambu/ podi/rasam / thogayal with dry curry. Whenever hubby has team lunch it is just me and my son I prefer to keep it simple. If my son has his lunch in school it is just for me. In those days I wanted to keep it super quick.

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Senai Kizhangu Kootu | Yam Kootu - instant pot

May 11, 2018 By Vidya Srinivasan 4 Comments

Senai kizhangu puli Kootu is a tasty and easy South Indian rice accompaniment that is prepared using Instant pot. Yam Kootu can be prepared within 30 minutes.

I couldn’t believe this is my first Senai kizhangu based recipe in TMF. I know senai kizhangu is not frequent in our home, but few years of blogging without a single Yam recipe is definitely a surprise. When I started cooking Amma told Senai kizhangu need to washed properly, otherwise it might be itchy. Since then I have been extra cautious, and cut down the frequency of cooking yam.

Recently I was doing grocery shopping in Indian store with my friend and I saw my friend taking yam. She told me Senai kizhangu is rich in vitamin and very good for women. I didn’t know all these but my favorite part was when I heard it is good for weight loss. After hearing that I didn’t even think twice about buying it.

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Thengai Thogayal | Coconut Thuvaiyal

May 8, 2018 By Vidya Srinivasan 6 Comments

Thengai thogayal recipe | thengai thuvaiyal | coconut thogayal recipe with step-by-step pictures and video. Check out the Thengai Thogayal video and If you like the video pls SUBSCRIBE to my channel.

Thengai thogayal recipe | thengai thuvaiyal | coconut| thogayal recipe is a simple and quick South Indian rice accompaniment prepared with coconut. This easy vegan dish is perfect for busy days. Thuvaiyal can be prepared within 10 minutes. Check out the Thengai Thogayal video and If you like the video pls SUBSCRIBE to my channel. Ever since my childhood days, one of my favorites is thogayal. I and my sister am big fans of Bisi bele bath and biryani. Whenever Amma makes a special dish the next day she mostly prepares Thengai thogayal and Milagu siraga rasam. Thengai thogayal is my comfort food. ...

Palak Paneer | Spinach Paneer Gravy - instant pot

May 4, 2018 By Vidya Srinivasan 2 Comments

Rich and tasty Palak Paneer in Instant pot. Gravy can be prepared in less than 30 minutes using Instant pot (Electric Pressure Cooker). Spinach paneer gravy goes well with Roti/ paratha/ variety rice etc. Every since I resumed blogging after my break, I have been posting recipes of same category for a month. This will be yet another series for gravy, chutney and rice accompaniment. I always focus on less cooking time recipes, so lot of easy and simple recipes are coming up in TMF. Ever since I started using IP I have been addicted for it. It makes cooking super quick and tasty. Not only cooking but also my cooking surface is super clean. If I make gravy in stove top, either gravy with be all over my cooktop while boiling if I open and cook, or I will get hot gravy spilled on my hand when I try to stir😊 Thanks to Instant pot no more such scenes in my home🤣 ...

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