Nithya Rajasekaran

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Smashed Yam Curry (Karunai Kilangu Masiyal)

Nithya Rajasekaran posted an article on - Nov 29, 2009, 10:41 pm
Karunai Kilangu(Elephant foot yam) Masiyal is one of the best currys that i ever crave for. Its an all in one sweet, sour and spicy curry. It goes super good when mixed with ghee rice or even with cur...
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Papaya Banana Smoothie

Nithya Rajasekaran posted an article on - Nov 25, 2009, 12:14 am
Chennai is ever hot and summer is the only season here :( (except for few days of light showers). For a place like this, a cold smoothie is the most welcomed drink. :) Is your papaya void of sweetn...
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Food and Fun at Beach! :)

Nithya Rajasekaran posted an article on - Nov 22, 2009, 9:52 pm
BEACH!!! the word makes all of us really excited isn't it?! Yeah Chennai is blessed with three major beaches, the Marina beach, the Elliot's beach and the Covelong beach. Okay all of you get ...
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Moar Kazhi (Butter milk & rice flour patty)

Nithya Rajasekaran posted an article on - Nov 20, 2009, 12:20 am
Decoration: Used rice flour to decorate around the plate Moar kazhi is a very interesting Indian snack. Its tangy and spicy which really makes it yummmm on a rainy cold day. :) A simple dish to fill...
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Spicy Rajma Gravy

Nithya Rajasekaran posted an article on - Nov 16, 2009, 6:52 am
I am a person who is really biased towards tongue than my health. ;) Because I believe in living for the day. But mom and dad say living for tomorrow is my virtue too. Oh yeah right, I have loads to b...
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Masala Pori (Puffed Rice Snack)

Nithya Rajasekaran posted an article on - Nov 12, 2009, 11:02 pm
Puffed rice is extensively used as a snack variety in India. There are lots of variations that can be made to it. Its purely a guilt free snack. So this wont affect your concious diet plans. Munch h...
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Indian Cooking Challenge - Gulab Jamun :)

Nithya Rajasekaran posted an article on - Nov 11, 2009, 10:43 am
Decoration: Used red paper roses that I recently made. :) Gulab Jamun!!! the name makes me melt for it :) If you give me a choice of pizza and dosa, I would choose dosa. If you give me a choice of...
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Chutney Mela! Part - 1

Nithya Rajasekaran posted an article on - Nov 6, 2009, 12:28 am
Chutneys are one of the most vital side dishes of South India. There are so many varieties and variations in making them. Each of them have their own flavor and taste. Their companionship with tif...
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Green Apple Jam

Nithya Rajasekaran posted an article on - Nov 4, 2009, 12:04 am
Decoration: Used a red apple to carve a box with a flowery lid :) Sorry exhausted all the green apples for the jam! I am a perfect Jam Jam Jammy.. love jam a lot that I can eat it just like that, wit...
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Cream of Cabbage Soup

Nithya Rajasekaran posted an article on - Nov 1, 2009, 10:31 pm
Decoration: Used the paper flowers that I made to match the soup :) Purple is my favorite color and soup is my favorite dish.. Both together is a super good feast to my eyes and tongue! :) I am sure...
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Coriander(Parsley/Cilantro) Rice

Nithya Rajasekaran posted an article on - Oct 29, 2009, 7:17 am
I fondly call Coriander rice as green rice. I have never said no to this rice even when I was a naughty kid who used to deny food. :) Its simple, yummy and attractive. :) Ingredients: Raw rice - 1 ...
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Parsi Peni - A simply tempting sweet ! & Awards

Nithya Rajasekaran posted an article on - Oct 26, 2009, 8:32 am
Are you bored with cakes and cookies!!! if so just go a little desi ;) Parsi peni is a simple fried sweet that would tempt your tongue. Its all about putting your favortite ingredients together in a...
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Indian Special Kai Murukku :)

Nithya Rajasekaran posted an article on - Oct 21, 2009, 8:10 am
Kai murukku is a super good Indian snack. I just love it plain, spicy, along with pickle and with rasam rice too. :) I bet no one can eat just one ;) Ingredients: Par-boiled rice - 4 cups Roasted ...
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Diwali Dhamaka :)

Nithya Rajasekaran posted an article on - Oct 17, 2009, 10:55 am
They are savory crackers designed by me :) DIWALI - the name by itself makes us so excited! isn't it??!! Yes.. its one of the most interesting and fun filled Indian festival. Diwali or Deepavali...
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Garnish The Dish - The Award Goes to????!!!!

Nithya Rajasekaran posted an article on - Oct 15, 2009, 1:57 am
Hurreh!!! Our first event has come to an amazing end. :) Thanks a million to all of you who had voted and supported us throughout the event. Check out the grand results at : www.innovative-inlaws...
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Kadappa - A Tongue Tickling Sidedish!

Nithya Rajasekaran posted an article on - Oct 12, 2009, 8:21 am
Idly and dosa are awesome comfort food as well as neutral in taste. They are so versatile that you can spice it up with any side dish as per your choice. Kadappa is my first and best choice for idly a...
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Garnish the Dish - Finale

Nithya Rajasekaran posted an article on - Oct 8, 2009, 1:09 pm
I am really excited and pleased to let you all know that the "Garnish the Dish" - our first event has reached its Finale. :) We got in 35 exciting entries and all of them were drool worthy and a tre...
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Plantain Flower Usili (Vazha poo/ Anti poo)

Nithya Rajasekaran posted an article on - Oct 5, 2009, 8:44 am
Plantain flower(Vazha poo/Antipoo) is one of the most delicate ingredient(Should I call it flower/vegetable!!!! I am not sure) that is used for cooking. You need a lot of patience and time to remove ...
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Butter Murukku for Indian Cooking Challenge

Nithya Rajasekaran posted an article on - Sep 30, 2009, 8:12 am
Butter murukku or Jantikalu has been my ever favorite in savories. When this recipe was selected for Indian Cooking Challenge this month, I was pretty relaxed since I had posted it earlier. I dint wan...
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Ayudha Pooja Celebration :)

Nithya Rajasekaran posted an article on - Sep 29, 2009, 2:29 am
Ayudha Puja is an integral part of the Dasara festival, a Hindu festival which is traditionally celebrated in India. In simple terms, it means “Worship of Implements”. The festival falls on the n...
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International Food Feast - Chinese Gyoza

Nithya Rajasekaran posted an article on - Sep 25, 2009, 5:15 am
Getting back with a yummy Chinese dish after a small break. :) This is something that was waiting to be made for quite sometime. If you remember I had written a post titled "Food on voyage" few months...
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Featured on Hindu - Metro Plus :)

Nithya Rajasekaran posted an article on - Sep 19, 2009, 3:23 am
September 19th of 2009 is going to be one of the happiest days that I can mark in my diary. :) Little things make us absolutely thrilled about life and so is today. :) My Mundhiri Appam recipe ha...
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Internaltional Food Feast - American Toll House Cookies

Nithya Rajasekaran posted an article on - Sep 18, 2009, 9:03 am
Disasters are always common when it comes to cooking. But one such disaster that turned to be the most favorite invention - The Chocolate Chip Cookies. :) The famous chocolate chip cookies was a acc...
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International Food Feast - English Fruit Cake

Nithya Rajasekaran posted an article on - Sep 16, 2009, 8:48 am
International food feast is not going to miss the famous English Fruit Cake. :) Fruits have always been my friend and so is this cake. Its absolutely yummy and apt for any celebration. I had made t...
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International Food Feast - Italian Mint Pasta

Nithya Rajasekaran posted an article on - Sep 14, 2009, 7:46 am
The next on International food feast is Italian Spaghetti pasta :) The first dish that comes to my mind when I say Italian is Pasta. I just love it. Right from childhood, I have been in love with any...
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International food feast : Mexican Tortilla and Salsa

Nithya Rajasekaran posted an article on - Sep 10, 2009, 12:29 am
The time has come to try out international food in fourth sense samayal :) A sudden thought arose to celebrate a week of International food feast in my blog. So viewers the next 7 posts would be my ...
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FIRST EVER EVENT :)

Nithya Rajasekaran posted an article on - Sep 7, 2009, 11:11 am
Hurray.. I am so excited today. Fourth Sense Samayal is marching towards its next step. Hosting an event was such a dream for me and was waiting for the right time and right way to kick start. :) So h...
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Capsicum (Bell peppers) Rice - Version 2

Nithya Rajasekaran posted an article on - Sep 4, 2009, 12:18 pm
If at all you are a person who says "I hate capsicum"?, its high time you change your opinion. Else you would be missing this absolutely mouth watering rice variation. :) Try it out and I bet you w...
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Poppy seeds / Khaskhas Halwa

Nithya Rajasekaran posted an article on - Sep 3, 2009, 8:56 am
I have a sweet tooth and cant stay away from them.. I am sure most of you would say "same pinch". :) Poppy seed halwa is an absolutely tempting sweet that we make and I just adore it too much. Mom...
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Sago/Sabudana Upma

Nithya Rajasekaran posted an article on - Aug 31, 2009, 9:28 am
I still remember the days when I used to get absolutely excited of a dish made of small balls :) And that excitement still persists in me. :) Sago is rich in carbohydrates. Sago upma can really be ...
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Tomato Dosa

Nithya Rajasekaran posted an article on - Aug 26, 2009, 9:28 am
Is red your favorite color??? Its my favorite. I just love dishes that are in red. So here is a red colored gorgeous tomato dosa for your eyes and tongue to enjoy :) Ingredients: Par-boiled rice - ...
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My Entries for Events :)

Nithya Rajasekaran posted an article on - Aug 25, 2009, 8:12 am
I am happy to be a part of many events this month. :) Entries for Sanghi's 'Fall in love - Milk' event are Badam Kheer Pasta Paayasam Star granate shake Jack and Jill shake I a...
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Horse gram Soup / Rasam & an Award

Nithya Rajasekaran posted an article on - Aug 22, 2009, 1:19 am
Horse gram - what comes to your mind when you hear this???!!!!. :) Blink blink.. I know its the gram that is used to feed horses. When it can make horse so powerful.. wont it do good to us too. :):) ...
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Polala Amavasya - Rice Noodles Payasam & Streamed Rice Flour Chapathi :)

Nithya Rajasekaran posted an article on - Aug 20, 2009, 8:39 am
Polala Amavasya is observed on the Amavas (No moon day) in Shravan month in Andhra Pradesh and parts of Karnataka and Orissa. It is dedicated to Goddess Poleramma who is the protector of children. Mot...
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Ghee Rice & Veg Kuruma

Nithya Rajasekaran posted an article on - Aug 19, 2009, 9:00 am

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Hungry for Snacks??

Nithya Rajasekaran posted an article on - Aug 17, 2009, 7:46 am
Be it kids or elders... all of us love snacks and our tummy rings its alarm at 4 pm exclusively for snacks. :) I just demand for variety as well as healthy junk always.. So now here is a variety yet ...
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Krishna Jayanthi celebration and Sweet Aval (poha/flattened rice)

Nithya Rajasekaran posted an article on - Aug 15, 2009, 11:52 am
Sri Krishna Jayanti marks the celebration of the birth of Bhagavan Sri Krishna. Lord Sri Krishna was born on the 'Rohini' nakshatram (star) on ...
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Jangri - Celebrating my 100th post :):):)

Nithya Rajasekaran posted an article on - Aug 14, 2009, 12:58 am
Hurray I am done with 100 :) . Blogging started just as a time pass and to keep my recipes on the internet. But now it has made me explore more, learn new stuff and present it well. It does not stop w...
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