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South Indian Filter Coffee

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Filter Coffee I like coffee since childhood. I learnt how to make Filter coffee from my mother.My husband also is coffee lover. So my coffee liking continues to influence my present home as well. Filter coffee powder is different from instant coffee powder. In India, Filter coffee powder is sold in coffee shops and in grocery stores. What makes the filter coffee powder unique is the proportionate mixture of ground roasted coffee beans with powdered chicory. Chicory enhances the taste and the smell of coffee. The filter coffee is made using an instrument called the coffee filter. The filter brews coffee into a fine dicoction. The coffee filter is made of two cups:(upper one fits onto the lower one.) 1. Upper cup is like a filter(with pierced base) for filtering out the brewed coffee. The upper cup usually comes with a lid and 2. Bottom cup to collect the decoction(brewed coffee) Today i will show you how to make Indian filter coffee. I have used a tradit...

Besan Laddu

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Besan Laddu is popular traditional sweet preparation for festivals all over India. Today's post is easy to make tasty sweet recipe.

Summer balcony garden

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Singonium in Hanging pot White lillies Pudina in Recycled bottles and Mari gold Menthi  Thai Basil

Lychee n' Lemon Delight

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A refreshing  cool summer drinks liked by Kids and all. Today's my post is Lychee n' Lemon Delight.

Kanni Manga or Vadu Manga - Tender Mango Pickle

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Kanni Manga or  Vadu Manga or Tender  Mango pickle  is a very popular Mango Pickle delicacy from Kerala and Tamilnadu.  In India Summer seasonal fruit is Mango. Almost all parts of India busy in making different types of pickles with raw mangoes in summer season.Today's my post is one of the most popular pickle from southern part of India. Main ingredients for this pickle are Mustard seeds,Fenugreek seeds,freshTender mangoes ,good Chilli Powder, Gingely oil and Salt. Today's my recipe is famous Kanni Manga or Vadu Manga Vurgaa in my way.

Dal Fry

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Dal Fry Dal Fry is a comfort and rich Tur dal (split  pigeon   peas lentil) recipe from northern part of India. It is a simple,tasty and delicious side dish,  goes well with  piping hot steamed rice or Indian flat breads.  Preparation time: 10 minutes Cooking time: 20 minutes Serve 4. Ingredients: 1.      Toor dal    -     1 cup 2.      Water        -     2 ½ cups 3.      Salt            -     To taste 4.      Turmeric  -     1 tea spoon Seasoning :  1.   Tomatoes                           -   ...

Fresh (Ground Masala) Sambar

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Sambar is a regular side accomplishment in all south Indian homes. Today i am going to post my  home made freshly ground Sambar masala recipe. Usually we will make this Sambar in festivals or any functions .