Fresh Coriander Chutney (Green Chutney, 2 minutes dish)

When I was a kid I used to hate this green chutney ( I still don't know why??? ) Even in hotel, where I love to eat than at home I won't touch the green chutney. But now its just the opposite. I love to pair it with our idli, dosa and even kara kuzhi paniyaram. This coriander chutney even makes a beautiful spread for sandwich. Plus this is a very easy and quick chutney. Just dump...

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Easy Channa gravy ( Channa Masala,Side dish for chapati and idli )

This gravy is a great combo for chapathi and idli. Whenever I go to my mom's place I make this gravy and it vanishes just like that. My son likes this gravy so much that he eats by himself. Do try this gravy and tell me how it turned out. Seeing the ingredients don't panic, method is simple and the taste is awesome!!!!! INGREDIENTS: Channa -1/2 cup ( how to cook channa ) Oil -1...

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How to cook white channa ( kondakadalai or chickpeas or garbanzo beans ) at home

Hi, this is my first post regarding cooking basics. I have seen many people buying frozen and canned channa (chickpeas), which eventually led me to do a posting on how to cook white channa at home. It is a very easy and a never fail method. I cook channa weekly once for my little one as he takes them to school for snacks. Now on to the recipe... INGREDIENTS: White channa (chickpeas) - 1/2 cup Water...

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Quick Potato Fry ( shallow fry method )

Potato and Lady's Finger are my all time favourite veggies with potato topping the list. I love to eat potato with sambar rice, curd rice and all the variety rice ( or just like that....) In fact when I eat potato with any rice, potato is my main dish while rice becomes just an accompaniment. I don't know if you all do this, but I used to and still am doing this. Whenever potato is the combo for...

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Easy instant tomato rasam (no tamarind)

Hi guys,this time I bought you a recipe,which is very easy to make and can be made in few minutes - tomato rasam. It is so tasty that you can drink as such like my father(he waits for all of us to have food, and then drinks the remaining rasam as such). The best combo with this rasam is coconut thuviayal. Our entire family like this combo and we cook extra rice for this rasam alone. Now on to the...

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