I had been to a Maharashtrian restaurant recently where I had Moongachi Khichdi. I usually make dal khichdi with split green gram but the chef in the restaurant had made it with whole green gram. It had a mild flavour of pepper and cumin and tasted simply delicious. I went home and asked my…
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Seeraga Samba Rice is an aromatic rice from Southern India and I’m sharing a recipe for Chettinad Vendakkai Sadam. I have always been fascinated and loved to increase my knowledge in different cuisines. One of the most popular cuisine in South India is Chettinad Cuisine. Chettiar hospitality is legendary and their feast is vast and…
YumChettinad Vegetable Biryani / Review of Ramajeyam Seeraga Samba Rice
Samba rice is a rice variety mainly grown in parts of Tamil Nadu and Sri Lanka. Seeraga means cumin seeds and this rice is as small as a cumin seed and that’s how it got its name. It is very popular and specially used to make seeraga samba biryani or Chettinad biryani. I have become so fond of…
YumArisi Upma Pidi Kozhukattai Recipe
Arisi Upma Pidi Kozhukattai is a popular breakfast in South India. These steamed rice dumplings are one of my family favorites and it can be easily served with some Coconut chutney. Breakfast is the most important meal of the day and I usually have a filling breakfast and end with a light dinner. You…
YumChickpeas Rice
Chickpeas have many benefits and protein power-house. They are high in fibre and rich in Iron and help in stabilizing blood sugar level. As they are rich in fiber, it can be included in weight loss diets. This is a simple flavorful rice with goodness of chickpeas and flavors of mild spices. Ingredients: Raw rice – 1 cup Boiled and cooked…
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