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Homemade White Butter

Homemade White Butter by Hina Gujral

You must be wondering why you should bother with making your own butter. There are actually several reasons! First, it's really easy and also you end up with a superior product, especially if you choose quality cream from the fresh milk. Though store bought butter is always there but that taste of farm freshness is missing and…

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Orange Iced Tea with Mint and Lime

Orange Iced Tea with Mint and Lime by Hina Gujral

Last year a friend of mine from Hong Kong got a packet of Chinese tea leaves called "Poli", I am not a tea lover so never used it but few days while reshuffling all those kitchen cabinets I saw that tea leaves packet lying all alone in one dark corner, and so this how it came into use, I guess this the reason I love culinary souvenirs…

2 votes
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Indian Yogurt Soup

Indian Yogurt Soup by Navaneetham Krishnan

This soup is a delectable combination of Indian spices and the must have Indian herb; curry leaves. It’s nicely done; not too spicy, neither too sour nor astringent in taste.

1 vote
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Mackerel Fish Puttu (Shredded Fish Stir Fry)

Mackerel Fish Puttu (Shredded Fish Stir Fry) by Navaneetham Krishnan

The flavors are well balanced; smooth, light and delightful. Pair the dish with sambar, rasam and cabbage stir fried.

1 vote
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Tapioca Poriyal (Stir fry)

Tapioca Poriyal (Stir fry) by Navaneetham Krishnan

stir fried with chili powder, spices and curry leaves for the spicy and appealing taste.

1 vote
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Homemade Chai Ka Masala (Tea Spice)

Homemade Chai Ka Masala (Tea Spice) by Hina Gujral

This year for the first time I made Tea Masala at home luckily I had all the ingredients required in hand. A dash of Tea Masala can be used in cinnamon rolls, pumpkin pie, trifles or pumpkin cake, instead of opening different jars of spices it is always easy to add a teaspoon of Tea Masala.

2 votes
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Pachai Payaru Kulambu (Green Moong Dal Curry)

Pachai Payaru Kulambu (Green Moong Dal Curry) by Navaneetham Krishnan

Thick creamy aromatic curry; scented with curry leaves and ghee.

1 vote
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Cabbage Stir Fried with Kadalai Paruppu/Chana Dal And Cumin Seeds

Cabbage Stir Fried with Kadalai Paruppu/Chana Dal And Cumin Seeds by Navaneetham Krishnan

Unless you enjoy pairing this dish with something else, it's lovely with rice and other sides.

1 vote
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Semolina (Rava) Ladoo

Semolina (Rava) Ladoo by Navaneetham Krishnan

Traditional Indian sweet with a pleasing scent of ghee and nutmeg.

1 vote
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Classic Chicken Curry

Classic Chicken Curry by Chez la mere

courtesy Toronto Star Smita Chandra

1 vote
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Indian Spice Marinade

Indian Spice Marinade by Kyra Martin

This marinade is perfect for a whole chicken, chicken breast or thighs or I think it'd be great to mix into veggies or use as a pasta sauce also. Very flavorful! And the best part is you can make it as spicy or mild as you want depending which variety of the spices you use.

1 vote
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Tomato Chutney

Tomato Chutney by Navaneetham Krishnan

Refreshing and robust tomato chutney, derived from an exciting mix of fresh tomatoes, spices, curry leaves and zesty flavor of lemon juice.

1 vote
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Dhoodh Peda or Milk Peda

Dhoodh Peda or Milk Peda by Anu

It is mouth watering sweet and my kids love it. Usually I use buy it in shops very often but I have learnt to do the same at home. I add more dry fruits to make it more nutritious.

1 vote
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Moor Kolambu (Yogurt Vegetable Curry)

Moor Kolambu (Yogurt Vegetable Curry) by Navaneetham Krishnan

The distinctly unique aromas, flavors and colors will suit many a local palate.

1 vote
2495 views
Apple Chutney

Apple Chutney by Praveen Kumar

A different variety of chutney that goes well with most main courses.

1 vote
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