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Idiappam aka String Hoppers
Singaporean and Malaysian children grew up eating puttu mayam with freshly grated coconut and orange or brown sugar. Though in Singapore it is called puttu mayam, it is known as Idiyappam, Noolputtu, Noolappam, Sevai or semige in different parts of India where it is usually served with a curry or sweet coconut milk. I have eaten puttu mayam in Kerala with mashed banana and coconut and it was a delicious gluten-free vegan breakfast. PUTTU MAYAM AKA IDIAPPAM 250g rice flour1 tsp oil1/2 tsp salt400ml boiling water
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Kitchidi Rice
It is said that Kitchidi Rice has a little history behind it. It came about accidentally. It is quite common to have leftover dhal curry and rice and I think someone experimented by mixing the curry and rice together and leaving it for a few hours before eating it.
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Zucchini Pakoras
We can make pakoras with most vegetables. Zucchini and potato are great combinations for pakoras. Serve with a good condiment and you cannot stop eating.
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Old Fashioned Rose Syrup
You can use rose syrup to make drinks, panna cotta, mousse cakes, ice creams, lassi and so the list goes. Kids love good, iced rose syrup with basil seeds in them!
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Masala Vadai Pasta
I am so used to making the basic recipe and then make different dishes out of it. Masala Vadai is high in protein and nutritious. Instead of deep frying, you can also steam them.
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Masala Vadai
Masala Vadai also known as Paruppu Vadai is eaten as a savoury snack and sometimes as a side for breakfast. A good cup of strong tea with milk is the best pairing for Masala Vadai.
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Vegetable Salad with Oriental Dressing
The dressing must be made with fresh ingredients and the ratio of acid, salt, oil, and flavouring must be balanced. Sometimes the mere addition of ginger, chopped shallots, chopped garlic, or even chopped herbs makes salad dressing even more interesting.
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Pepper Murukku
No one resist the Tamilian snack, Murukku, especially when it is crispy, light, aromatic and delicious. Nothing can beat Murukku as a tea-time snack with hot tea, as a snack to munch during rainy season or while watching television or just to make and give away. There are so many varieties and variants of murukku in India.
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Apricot Slice
I love the magical combination of Earl Grey tea and dried apricots! I have always preferred to use dried apricots than fresh apricots when it comes to baking.
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Oota Aita at Oota Bangalore?
For over two years, a team of chefs, writers and videography crew travelled the length and breadth of Karnataka including Coorg, Malnad, Western Ghats, Mangalore, Uttar Kannada, North Canara Coast, Hyderabad-Karnataka region, North Karnataka, Mysore, Bengaluru, and South Karnataka to do research on traditional cuisine.
