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The Roti Prata
Variations in the dough for roti prata now include the addition of ingredients such as eggs, sugar, sweetened condensed milk, custard powder, or margarine, giving the flat, layered bread a unique taste and texture that reflects local preferences. The inclusion of these ingredients has made the dough richer and more appealing to a broader audience.
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Flavorful Pickling Secrets
Oil adds richness and a smoother mouthfeel to pickles, enhancing the eating experience and balancing the tanginess from vinegar or citrus. It also ensures even distribution of spices, allowing every bite to carry consistent flavor rather than isolated pockets of spice.
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What is Chatti Soru For Me?
The gentle admonishments not to spill food on the floor serves as a reminder of the importance of gratitude, respect for food, and the value of not wasting resources, especially in times of scarcity or poverty. This lesson instills a sense of responsibility and mindfulness in the children, teaching them to appreciate the food they have and to be mindful of their actions.
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The Crunch of Fryums
In many South Indian households, serving fryums with rice dishes is a traditional practice that has been passed down through generations. Fryums add a crunchy and crispy texture to the meal, providing contrast to the soft and fluffy texture of rice. The seasoning and spices used in fryums also add flavour to the meal.
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Ridge Gourd Thovayal
One delightful way to utilize these peels is by transforming them into a flavorful chutney or π΅π©πΆπ·π’πͺπΊπ’π , a Tamilian condiment. Β Traditionally served as an accompaniment to rice or thosai, π΅π©πΆπ·π’πͺπΊπ’π adds a tangy and spicy kick to meals. The process of grinding the peels unlocks their inherent flavors, resulting in a deliciously textured condiment that complements various dishes.
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Semolina Coconut Laddu
Though most Indians have been moving with the times and now baking cookies, biscuits and cakes for Tamil New Year and Deepavali, there are still some traditional sweets that are easy to do, exotic, exceptionally tasty and all-time favourite.
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The Smell of Sambar
She used a firewood stove; the pot will be so black on the outside, and the interior is where one of the most delicious sambar would be boiling. My mother used to make her sambar quite thick, with lots of tur dhal; she would add a handful of mung dal to thicken it as she said.
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Achumurukku or Kueh Ros?
One must be quite agile if she or he wants to do it singlehandedly.Β There must be at least one person to take charge of taking out the fried Kueh Ros out of the oil with a skewer or chopstick and the other person must be in charge of dipping the rosette mould into the prepared batter and then easy the batter into the hot oil.
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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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Drumstick Leaves Poriyal
Drumstick leaves aka π΄πππππππ ππππππ in Tamil is one great superfood the whole world is paying attention to now.Β
