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Beating Thosai Batter By Hand
For the Tamils, thosai making is a culinary tradition that has been passed down through generations. The process of beating thosai batter by hand is not only deeply rooted in this tradition but it is also a cultural practice that connects people to their culinary roots and helps preserve the traditional way of making thosais.
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Rava Thosai
Many people's favourite, the rava thosai aka rava dosa is lacy, crispy and quite easy to make. Do not be intimidated by the number of ingredients!
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Spring Onion and Chives Shakshuka
I would add in one or two jarred anchovies for that added umami. Let us say you don’t get the eggs set the way you want, just pour in beaten eggs and make a scramble out of it – it is equally tasty but don’t forget to add a knob of butter!
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Kolkata Egg Rolls
If you have been to Kolkata, you will know that these egg rolls are sold practically at every street corner. It is a kind of fast food, very filling and sold in many varieties. Though I am sharing a vegetarian version, the sky is the limit to add any filling of your choice. Home-made Kolkata Egg Rolls are very healthy.
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Coconut Appam
Here is a kitchen tested recipe for appam…….you will never go wrong if you watch the video and follow this recipe here! Watch the IGTV on making of Coconut Appam and Pepper Prawns
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Baked Eggs with Spinach
This is certainly one of the easiest egg recipes to make and is an ideal breakfast dish. You can substitute the spinach for other vegetables, or even fish like tuna or salmon.
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Potato Curry Buns
have your bread and eat your curry – all in one! I baked these tasty buns few days ago. You can fill a bun with any kind of filling. If you are a vegetarian, omit the chicken.
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Sweetcorn Pancakes
Do you like pancakes that are fluffy on the inside? Do you like them lightly crisp and golden brown on the outside? I have the perfect recipe for you.
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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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Banana Chocolate French Toasts
This is the perfect recipe if you are wondering what to make for breakfast this week. For me, French toast is like having dessert in the morning! I have experimented with mangoes, blueberries, chempedak and many other fruits.