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Chow Chow Thogayal | Chayote Chutney

September 21, 2015 By Vidya Srinivasan 52 Comments

Chow chow thol Thogayal, Chow chow thuvaiyal, chow chow chutney, Chow chow thol Thogayal recipe, tholi thogayal, merakai chutney, chayote chutney , squash chutney, Chow chow thuvaiyal with step-by-step picture and video. Check out the chow chow Thogayal video and if you like the video pls SUBSCRIBE to my channel

Chow Chow Thogayal | chayote chutney Is a great way to use chayote peel. Thogayal is a tasty rice accompaniment. With little extra water, it can be converted into a chutney and used as a side for the tiffin variety. Check out the video and If you like the video pls SUBSCRIBE to my channel Chayote skin chutney is prepared with chayote peel. After preparing Kottu with chow chow instead of discarding the outer skin make this chow Chow Thol Thogayal. Chayote thogayal can be mixed with rice with sesame oil. Add little extra water and tasty chutney is ready to be served for tiffin varieties like idli, dosai, paniyaram, etc. Grandmother's traditional recipes are always the best, and Chow Chow Thol Thogayal is one perfect example. Chow chow is a versatile vegetable that gets a place in many recipes like Kootu, Mor Kuzhambu, sambar, Aviyal, Bisi Bele Bath, etc. These are the recipes I am familiar with, I am sure there are many other ways to enjoy this vegetable. ...

Broccoli Stir Fry | Stir Fried Broccoli

September 19, 2015 By Vidya Srinivasan 45 Comments

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Baigan Bharta | Bhaigan Barta | Eggplant Curry

September 15, 2015 By Vidya Srinivasan 65 Comments

Baigan Bharta | Bhaigan Barta | Eggplant Curry | roasted eggplant is a side dish prepared with egg plant(big brinjal). The flavour is from broiled Eggplant. Bhaigan barta tastes great with chappati (roti). I like to mix it with rice as well.

I am one among the few at home who loves brinjal. My husband is not a huge fan of brinjal but at least once in two weeks my grocery cart will have eggplant. Growing up I have enjoyed brinjal in the form of curry, sambar, Kara kuzhambu, gotsu, thogayal etc but my Ammanever prepared gravy for chappati using brinjal.

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Quinoa Bisi Bele Bath |Quinoa Sambhar

September 13, 2015 By Vidya Srinivasan 52 Comments

Quinoa bisi bele bath is a flavorful sambar sadam (quinoa). If you are looking for ways to cut down carbs and add some flavours to the quinoa this is one great way. With Indian flavour this is tasty, filling and healthy meal

When I was pregnant, I wanted to reduce Carbs, but rice is our staple food and I couldn't avoid rice. My friend suggested "Quinoa" and asked me to cook rice and Quinoa together. Slowly I started experimenting with Quinoa, tried upma, idli, dosa, panniyaram, quiche etc.

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Baked Vella Seedai | Baked Sweet Seedai

September 3, 2015 By Vidya Srinivasan 60 Comments

Baked Vellam seedai | Vella seedai with detailed step by step pictures and video recipe. Check out the Baked vella seedai and if you like the video pls SUBSCRIBE to my channel

Vella/Vellam seedai is a traditional sweet prepared during Krishna Jayanthi/ gokulashtami. Baked Vella Seedai is prepared with the store brought rice flour and urad dal flour.

Krishna Jayanthi is fast approaching and time for preparing prasadam. This year it is coming during labor day long weekend, so we are traveling. Going to stay in our friend's place. Festivals are extra special when it is celebrated with family and good friends. They have a son and he is 3 months older to Vishvak (my son). It's going to be super fun to dress both kids, prepare prasadam, and a lot more.

Thinking about Jamnashtami I remember Seedai and footprints we draw to welcome kutti Krishna. Last year I prepared all baked prasadam, Uppu, and vellam aval.

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Semiya Payasam | Vermicelli Kheer

August 29, 2015 By Vidya Srinivasan 34 Comments

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Varalakshmi Vratham | Varamahalakshmi poojai Procedures

August 27, 2015 By Vidya Srinivasan 54 Comments

Varalakshmi Vratham Recipes | Varalakshmi Vratam procedure | Varalakshmi pooja | naivedhyam recipes. This year varalakshmi vratham is celebrated on Friday, 20th August 2021. Subscribe to Traditionallymodernfood YouTube. Check out the Indian tiffin combo, Indian lunch combo, and festival special recipe for everyday combo cooking ideas.

Varalakshmi Vratham

Varalakshmi Vratham Recipes | Varalakshmi Vratam procedure | Varalakshmi pooja | naivedhyam recipes is a traditional Indian festival. On this auspicious day, Goddess Lakshmi is worshipped. According to Hindu mythology, Goddess Lakshmi takes 8 different forms known as Ashtalakshmi. Varalakshmi vratham is “Performing poojai for Goddess Lakshmi to get her blessings/boon”.

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Brussel Sprouts Poriyal - South Indian Style

August 25, 2015 By Vidya Srinivasan 25 Comments

Brussel Sprouts Poriyal - South Indian Style | Kelakose Poriyal recipe | Sprouts stir fry with coconut | south Indian poriyal recipe | Indian vegan side recipe, healthy poriyal with step-by-step pictures, and video recipe. Check out the Brussel Sprouts Poriyal and if you like the video pls SUBSCRIBE to my channel.

Brussel sprouts thengai curry is a flavorful dry curry prepared with Brussel sprouts, Peas, and coconut. Poriya tastes great with rice and any rice accompaniment. South Indian style fusion curry with Brussel sprouts makes any meal extra special.

Two years back, I had Brussel sprouts for the first time. When we stayed in the UK One of my friends invited us for dinner, and she prepared an amazing south Indian spread. Everything tastes delicious.

When I saw Brussel sprouts, I told my friend that I have never seen small cabbage like this. She told me it's called ‘Brussel sprouts. That was the first time I heard about it. She said it is healthy too.

She had prepared them with cumin and pepper powder, I loved that flavor. That week when we went to buy veggies, I was searching for this and got a pack. Knowing all its healthy benefits, started cooking them regularly, vitamin A, vitamin C, folic acid, and dietary fiber – so many good things about this vegetable.

I have already posted a version of Brussel Sprouts Masala. Here is yet another variation with coconut and peas. Usually, I cook cabbage in this preparation, here is my favorite south Indian take with Brussel Sprouts

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Brussel Sprouts Masala

Brussel Sprouts Curry | Brussel Sporuts Pattani Poriyal (Indian Style)

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Course: Curry/Poriyal

Cuisine: Indian

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 12

Total Time: 22

Servings:

Author: Vidya Srinivasan

Ingredients

Brussels sprouts - 2 cups finely chopped
frozen / fresh green peas - 1/4 cup
Water - 3 tbsp
Shredded coconut - 3 tbsp
Turmeric powder - 1/8 tsp
Coriander powder - 1/4 tsp
Asafoetida - generous pinch
Salt - as needed

For Seasoning:

Coconut oil - 1/2 tbsp
Mustard seeds - 1/8 tsp
Urad dal - 1/2 tsp
Channa dal - 1/2 tsp
Green chilli - 1 slit
Curry leaves - 1 sprig

Instructions

Heat oil in a pan. Once the oil becomes hot, add mustard seeds, urad dal, channa dal, and curry leaves; allow it to splutter
Add Brussels sprouts, turmeric powder, coriander powder, salt, asafoetida, and water; close the lid. Cook till the water evaporates and Brussels sprouts are fully cooked. Sprinkle some water if required
Add peas and saute for 2-3 minutes. Switch off and add coconut

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Notes

1. Instead of Brussel Sprout cabbage can be used
2. Can cook the Brussel Sprouts in the microwave and do steps 1 and 4
3. Instead of peas, soaked moong dal can be used. Cook moong dal with Brussel Sprouts in that case
4. If you are using dry Peas, soak and cook them separately and add them to the curry

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Ingredients:

Brussels sprouts - 2 cups, finely chopped

frozen / fresh green peas - 1/4 cup

Water - 3 tbsp

Shredded coconut - 3 tbsp

Turmeric powder - 1/8 tsp

Coriander powder - 1/4 tsp

Asafoetida - generous pinch

Salt - as needed

For Seasoning:

Coconut oil - 1/2 tbsp

Mustard seeds - 1/8 tsp

Urad dal - 1/2 tsp

Channa dal - 1/2 tsp

Green chilli - 1, slit

Curry leaves - 1 sprig

How to make Brussel sprouts poriyal with step-by-step pictures:

Heat oil in a pan. Once the oil becomes hot, add mustard seeds, urad dal, channa dal, and curry leaves; allow it to splutter
Add Brussels sprouts, turmeric powder, coriander powder, salt, asafoetida, and water; close the lid. Cook till the water evaporates and Brussels sprouts are fully cooked. Sprinkle some water if required

Add peas and saute for 2-3 minutes. Switch off and add coconut

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Banana Ice Cream - One Ingredient Ice Cream

August 23, 2015 By Vidya Srinivasan 40 Comments

One ingredient banana ice cream is a treat for all ice cream lovers. Without any milk this ice cream is a delight. Few grinding, freezing tada creamy, yummy - ice cream treat is ready. Perfect way to make kids enjoy banana in the form of a tasty frozen dessert.

Summer was at its peak this year but I escaped (may be should I say escaped US summer). Two weeks back my husband got a box of ice cream from "Braums" thats when I realized I didn't prepare Ice cream this time. I was thinking with what I should make ice cream and as always my friend Google helped me. I found Banana Ice Cream here.

This one-Ingredient ice cream pulled my attention and as I had Banana in my pantry, I wanted to give it a try. After pulsing the ice cream I tasted it and I couldn't believe how (just) Banana can give such texture and taste.

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