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As mentioned in my previous post, this Avarekalu mixture has also been sent by my mom.As a tradition, every year my Grandmom used to give these avarekalu(deep fried hitikida avare) to all her daughters. The tradition continued even now and with out fail every year my uncle sends a huge packet of this mixture...
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The first thing you would notice if you go to any Andhra restaurant for a thali is an array of pickle jars and various powders which are placed on every table.While few varieties might vary,the most common varieties would be Andhra Avakaya and Kandi Podi(which is fondly called as Andhra Gun powder). Andhrites start...
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Save One of the the yummiest flat breads to come out of India is the Appam, native to the state of Kerala. Made from rice and coconut that is fermented with yeast, appams are soft and fluffy with a hint of sweetness. They are perfect to enjoy along with Potato Stew, Avial and Kerala style...
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Recently, I received a big carton box of goodies which was sent to me by my Mom through one of my friends who had visited Bangalore.The box contained various powders, masalas, snacks, sweets which are all home made and also other small grocery items which I do not find in Mumbai.Though my Mom had...
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I always store this Garlic chili powder in my pantry which comes handy while making various curries and stir fries.It adds a nice hint of garlic along with the spiciness from red chillies.You can use this garlic chili powder in various stir fries,all you need to do is stir fry vegetables like ladies finger,...
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Our family is a big fan of pickles and we like both South Indian and North Indian varieties.We are very particular about the flavor and taste of pickles and ensure that we pair a north indian one with roti and a south indian variety with rice. I have various south Indian variety of Mango...
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Save First the update :) For the last few weeks I have been diligently updating pictures on some of my older posts. If you want to take a quick peek at some of the pictures, these are the posts that I... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other...
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During Avarekai season, my mom prepares various varieties ranging from simple snacks to sweets, and uses it in many breakfast and lunch varieties (Usli,saaru, curry, dal, rotti, upma etc.).Not everyone would like these beans for the first time. Its an acquired taste and it was the same with me. I never liked it as...
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Sambar is a very common accompaniment for Rice in south India and every state has a different version of it. The recipe for sambar powder also varies from state to state which is what makes the taste differentt.My mom makes sambar powder in large quantity which lasts for an year and given the quantity,...
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