We wanted to try something spicy but non Keralite for a change.. and thought an Andhra dish would be just the thing. That’s when we chanced upon a recipe online with appetizing pictures (Savitha’s Kitchen). Initially, though we could make out the authentic aroma of an Andhra dish, honestly the curry didn’t look too appealing. [...]
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Nov 13
Get your kids to eat Beets!
Frankly, these deep red roots of beetroot aren’t anybody’s favorite. Maybe it’s because of its unique taste – it is kind of sweet and ‘earthy’! In short, “Yuck!” But, the health benefits of a beetroot is enormous. Not only is beetroot great for boosting stamina and making muscles work harder, it is a storehouse of [...]
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Jul 17
Karkadaka Maasam
It’s nearing dusk and thankfully, the rains have ceased. As I walk hurriedly to the temple nearby, I can hear the shlokas of the Ramayanam from nearly every house I pass.. It’s 16th July 2012 and the Ramayana maasam has begun. “Sree Rama Rama Rama,Sree Ramachandra Jaya Sree Rama Rama Rama Sree Ramabhadra Jaya Sree [...]
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Chocolate Fudge Frost
Water – 1/4 cup Milk – 3 dst spn Cocoa powder – 4 dst spn Mix these 3 ingredients together and then add the rest of the constituents (those given below) required for the cake. Flour – 1 cup Sugar – 1 cup Cooking Soda – 1/2 tsp Baking Powder – 1/4 tsp Salt – [...]
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