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Onion

Shallots, also known as small onions, sambar onions or pearl onions are low in calories and free from sodium, fat and cholesterol. It also contains dietary fiber, vitamin C, vitamin B6 and potassium. Regular consumption of onions help to lower high cholesterol levels and high Blood Pressure. It is also […]

Masala Powders

Sambar Powder

Without Sambar, one cannot think about South Indian Food. Even though using the freshly made sambar powder in small quantities daily will enhance the flavor, it is a time consuming task. So only on special occasions or on holidays, we can try for sambar made with fresh powder.For daily preparation, […]

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Masala Dhal

Cook the green gram dhal along with a pinch of turmeric powder till soft. Chop onion finely. Cut the tomatoes into medium size pieces and grind along with ginger to a fine puree. In a kadai put the oil and when it is hot add cinnamon stick, cloves and cardamom. […]

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Chithirai Thirunal

Tamil New Year is on 14th April 2023. Tamil Nadu Government announced the first day of Tamil Month of “Thai” (Pongal Day) as Tamil New Year and passed orders to this effect. However, there is no change in the mind set of people in Tamil Nadu and all are preparing […]