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Nei Payasam

Posted on November 19, 2018 by Vijaya Venkatesh / 8 Comments

Cooks in: 20 Minutes Serves: 2 People

Nei Payasam is very special in Kerala Temples. Red rice is traditionally used to cook this payasam. As the name suggests, nei/ghee is used liberally and the consistency is thick compared to other payasam/kheer varieties. I have used Kodo Millet for this recipe.

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Festive/Mains

Mixed Rice Varieties

Posted on November 12, 2018 by Vijaya Venkatesh / 0 Comment

Cooks in : 20 min Serves: 2 people

Mixed rice varieties are made during festival season. They are best suited for lunch boxes and can be prepared in a short time, if the cooked rice is ready. Little, Kodo, Barnyard or Foxtail millet can be used for these rice varieties.
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Festive/Snacks

Butter Murukku

Posted on November 1, 2018 by Vijaya Venkatesh / 2 Comments

Cooks in: 40 Minutes Serves: 2 People

Diwali is fast approaching and I am sharing another murukku variety. Traditionally sweets and savouries are prepared at home for this festival. This practice ensured that the family gets unadulterated goodies. I have shared many varieties of sweets and savouries already. Please check the festival section for more varieties. Adding this recipe to the kitty!

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Festive/Snacks

Polla Vadai

Posted on October 25, 2018 by Vijaya Venkatesh / 0 Comment

Cooks in: 40 Minutes Serves: 2 People

Polla Vadai is a delicacy of a village called Nurani in Palakkad, Kerala. It is something like a cross between a thattai and a vadai! It puffs up like a mini poori and very popular among Palakkad Iyers. My friend Jayshree Iyer shared the recipe with rice flour. I used multi millet flour and it turned out delicious. A simple and tasty vadas which stay crisp for a day!

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Breakfast/Desserts/Festive

Kambu Puttu with Palm Sugar

Posted on September 27, 2018 by Vijaya Venkatesh / 2 Comments

Cooks in: 20 Minutes Serves: 2 People

Puttu is a breakfast delicacy generally made in Tamil Nadu and Kerala. It is made using processed rice flour. I have already shared jowar puttu with jaggery. Palm sugar is a sweetener made from the sap present in the buds of the palm tree. It is unrefined and rich in vitamins and minerals. Its low glycemic index makes it diabetic friendly. Millet puttu flour is available in Khadi Outlets.

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