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Nostalgic Sardine Curry
Sardine Curry holds nostalgic significance for many non-vegetarian Singapore Indians. Many households, including mine, routinely stock one or two cans of Ayam Brand Sardines in Tomato Sauce for culinary emergencies.
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Flaxseed Podi
Served alongside thosai and idly, Flaxseed Podi achieves culinary perfection when mixed with gingelly oil, enhancing its rich taste and elevating the overall dining experience. The unique texture of this Podi adds a delightful crunch to every bite and can be used as a sprinkle for a variety of snacks. Its adaptability and robust flavours make Flaxseed Podi a cherished must-have multi-purpose ingredient in my kitchen.
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Ridge Gourd Thovayal
One delightful way to utilize these peels is by transforming them into a flavorful chutney or 𝘵𝘩𝘶𝘷𝘢𝘪𝘺𝘢𝘭 , a Tamilian condiment. Traditionally served as an accompaniment to rice or thosai, 𝘵𝘩𝘶𝘷𝘢𝘪𝘺𝘢𝘭 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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Prawn Biryani
This Prawn Biryani bursts with a harmonious medley of zesty, tangy, and subtly spicy notes, making it a delectable centerpiece for the festive celebration.
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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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Unni Appam
I have eaten unniyappam in Kerala on different occasions, and each time I discovered something new about it. I have created my own version here and you can choose to fry the unniyappam in lots of ghee or use minimal ghee – however, the important thing to note here is that unniyappam will never taste nice if ghee is not used!
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Malabar Egg Curry
This egg curry can be served with any Indian staples like appam, thosai, prata or even rice.
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Stir Fried Spicy Lady’s Fingers
Lady’s fingers aka okra is a popular vegetable in Indian homes. It is cooked in different ways and different textures. I like my lady’s fingers a bit slimy and have never bothered to “remove” the sliminess.
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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. 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.
