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South-Indian Drumstick Curry | Murungakkai Kuzhambu

Perfectly balanced with fresh blend spices ,this preparation with green drumstick will surely win many hearts. Serve it with rice or as a side-dish to Dosa ,it will work wonderfully everywhere. You can also try with ven-pongal … Very first time i was introduced to this by my neighbor Aunt in Bangalore ,she is a Tamilian married to a Kannada. Very soft spoken and a good cook .On any festival day she used to invite me for the delicious South-Indian spread which she always cooks with great love .And this Drumstick dish was one of her best. To prepare this…

Elephant Apple Chutney

While people in Indonesia make a healthy breakfast drink using Elephant apple ,in eastern India this fruit is generously used making curries, chutney etc. “Oou” ,”chalta” ,”owtenga” that’s how this tree is recognized in local names in India which is grown in semi -tropical forests in deep soil and humid atmosphere.

Chukku Kappi

 What please you the most in a hot summer day ,of course an unexpected rain in early afternoon ,that pleasant smell of petrichor & to enjoy that moment a cup of Chukka Kappi is what you need. I tried this first time during my Monsoon trip to Wayanad, that beautiful town in Kerala surrounded by lush tea-garden.

Millet-Nutella Pudding

Recent trend of staying healthy has led to people opt for a healthy diet . But again choosing the right thing is not so easy .While most of the packed juice and ready to eat cereals don’t fall in the healthy category ,It’s always better to have your own home-made fresh juice,unrefined cereals or simply go for fresh salads. Finger Millet Flour or Raagi ,a highly nutritious cereal loaded with calcium, proteins, iron and other minerals.A special amino acid, Tryptophan present in Ragi helps in curbing appetite ,so its an ideal cereal for weight-loss. Its a staple food in Karnataka.In…

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