• Culinary Services
    • Classes and Workshops
    • Recipe development and Recipe Testing
    • Product Demonstrations
    • Wellness Meal Planning Services
    • Restaurant Consultation

Devagi Sanmugam

Devagi Sanmugam

Devagi Sanmugam
  • Founder
    • Cookbooks
  • Blog
    • Best Rice Grains for Perfect Tamil Meals
    • Benefits of Frying Paneer
    • How to Make the Oily Noodles Less Oily?
    • Basic Biryani Types
    • Rice for Biryani
    • Key To Flavorful Biryani – MEAT!
    • Why I Hand-Beat the Thosai Batter?
  • Majjฤ Feasts
  • Majja Books
  • Founder
    • Cookbooks
  • Blog
    • Best Rice Grains for Perfect Tamil Meals
    • Benefits of Frying Paneer
    • How to Make the Oily Noodles Less Oily?
    • Basic Biryani Types
    • Rice for Biryani
    • Key To Flavorful Biryani – MEAT!
    • Why I Hand-Beat the Thosai Batter?
  • Majjฤ Feasts
  • Majja Books
  • Culinary Services
    • Classes and Workshops
    • Recipe development and Recipe Testing
    • Product Demonstrations
    • Wellness Meal Planning Services
    • Restaurant Consultation
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  • Cakes. Desserts. Cookies. Biscuits.

    Choc Chip Peanut Cookies

    These cookies are easy to make and favourite of many. You can substitute the chocolate chips for M&Ms. Instead of peanuts, you can use chopped walnuts or cashew nuts too.

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    Chocolate Nutella Cups

    December 28, 2022

    Cranberries and Hazelnuts Cookies

    December 20, 2022

    Shahi Tukda

    October 19, 2022
  • Cakes. Desserts. Cookies. Biscuits.

    Cherry Streusal

    Fresh natural fruits are always bursting with flavour and numerous health benefits and it will be a bonus to use them.

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    Choc Chip Peanut Cookies

    November 12, 2022

    Goan Snowball Cookies

    December 16, 2022

    Sugee Cookies

    November 18, 2022
  • Staple

    EAT FERMENTED BROWN RICE

    Eating of overnight fermented rice was for long considered as a rural Indian household practice, but recently, the overnight water soaked rice has popped up in the mainstream health industry and more and more people seem to be interested in adopting it.

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    Curried Seafood Pasta

    December 27, 2023

    Vegetarian Bolognese Pizza

    February 28, 2023

    Prawn Biryani

    November 5, 2023
  • Savoury Snacks. Savoury Bakes.

    Garlic Potato Wedges

    Potatoes are my comfort food and sort of lazy day food. Today happens to be one of the rare Sundays when I decided to just laze in front of the television doing nothing and craving to eat something.

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    ๐—ง๐—ข๐— ๐—”๐—ง๐—ข ๐—”๐—ก๐—— ๐—–๐—”๐—ฅ๐—”๐— ๐—˜๐—Ÿ๐—œ๐—ญ๐—˜๐—— ๐—ข๐—ก๐—œ๐—ข๐—ก ๐—ง๐—”๐—ฅ๐—ง๐—˜ ๐—ง๐—”๐—ง๐—œ๐—ก

    January 6, 2023

    Idiappam aka String Hoppers

    December 15, 2022

    Beyond Meat Sausage Rolls

    November 23, 2022
  • India,  Karnataka,  Overseas Eateries

    Kalyan, the Meat Chef

    In India, the Bannur mutton is considered as expensive. These sheep have more than average muscle-to-fat-ratio and the thin layer of fat is evenly distributed over their bodies and therefore the meat becomes tender so fast when cooked and taste flavourful!

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    Chinese Fishing Nets

    June 8, 2012

    Quaint Ayyanar temple in Kothamangalam

    December 27, 2018

    Shivaji Market

    March 17, 2013
  • Asia and Pacific,  India,  Karnataka,  Overseas Eateries

    Meat Feast at Karnivore Kitchen

    Kalyanโ€™s speciality is Old Bangalore Naati Oota.ย  This cuisine is influenced by early migrants from Tamil Nadu, Andra Pradesh and parts of Karnataka who settled in Bengaluru in the early 20th century.ย  The dishes are predominantly non-vegetarian.

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    Quaint Ayyanar temple in Kothamangalam

    December 27, 2018

    Sangamithirai – Where Every Dish Tells a Story!

    January 17, 2025

    Papua New Guinea -Paradise Undiscovered

    July 27, 2010
  • India,  Ingredients,  Karnataka

    Kartha Masala -Dark Masala

    ๐—ž๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฎ ๐— ๐—ฎ๐˜€๐—ฎ๐—น๐—ฎ literally translated as โ€œdark masalaโ€. The whole spices are dry roasted, a shade darker than you would normally roast the spices and then grind these spices into a fine powder. The longer dry roasting adds a smoky-earthy taste to the curry.

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    Life in a Houseboat

    June 17, 2012

    Snack Queen of Karaikudi!

    December 27, 2018

    People watching in Pune

    March 17, 2013
  • India,  Karnataka

    I Met Kaveri Ponnapa!

    I met author ๐—ž๐—ฎ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐—ถ ๐—ฃ๐—ผ๐—ป๐—ป๐—ฎ๐—ฝ๐—ฎ in Bengaluruย earlier this month.ย  She has a Masterโ€™s Degree in Social Anthropology from the School of Oriental and African Studies, London.ย  She authored ๐—ง๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐—ฉ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ถ๐˜€๐—ต๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐—ž๐—ผ๐—ฑ๐—ฎ๐˜ƒ๐—ฎ๐˜€. She spent more than 8 years to do extensive research on the Kodava people for this 350-page book and I must salute her for the patience and passion.

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    The Elephant Fort at Thirssur

    June 17, 2012

    Meat Feast at Karnivore Kitchen

    November 9, 2022

    People Watching in Chennai

    June 23, 2017
  • India,  Karnataka,  Overseas Eateries

    Traditional Coorg Lunch

    Being at the kitchen withย Kaveri and watching her cook, talking about food, smelling all that food being cooked right under my nose, truly whetted a great appetite. The lunch was outstanding, so satisfying and I thoroughly enjoyed myself.

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    Snack Queen of Karaikudi!

    December 27, 2018

    Look and See

    June 9, 2012

    Quaint Ayyanar temple in Kothamangalam

    December 27, 2018
  • Indian Recipes,  Staple,  Tamil Recipes

    Vegetable Briyani

    There is nothing like the aroma of a briyani or like eating good plate of fragrant biryani! Who says only the non-vegetarians are privileged to enjoy briyani??

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    The Smell of Sambar

    February 18, 2023

    Semolina Coconut Laddu

    April 7, 2023

    Achumurukku or Kueh Ros?

    February 18, 2023
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Devagi Sanmugam

As a chef, spice curator, and author of over 20 cookbooks, my life revolves around the exquisite world of food. I am deeply passionate about experiencing food in all its formsโ€”I love to see, touch, smell, hear, and feel the ingredients that create culinary magic. Each spice tells a story, every herb evokes a memory, and the textures of food bring joy to my senses. Traveling is not just a pastime for me; it is an essential part of my journey as a culinary educator. Exploring diverse cuisines around the world allows me to expand my knowledge and understanding of food, enriching both my cooking and teaching. I revel in discovering new flavors and techniques that I can share with others, igniting their own passion for cooking. This blog is a heartfelt expression of my love for foodโ€”a platform where I can share my culinary adventures, insights, and recipes. Join me as we explore global cuisine, celebrating the beautiful and delicious experiences that food offers.

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