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Araithu Vitta (Ground paste) Rasam

March 29, 2020 by Senthil Sadasivam Recipe rating:
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We are right now at war with the invisible coronavirus, and it has definitely put us in the back foot at the moment. Studies about the coronovirus have clearly shown that patients with stronger immune system fare better when infected by it. And talking about the immune boosting foods that...
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Cooking during difficult times

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Dear Senthil’s Kitchen family and friends: The COVID-19 outbreak has put all of us in a tight spot; the entire world is being stunned with a pandemic none of us have ever witnessed in our lifetimes. The last known pandemic of this magnitude, the Spanish Flu of 1918 infected around...
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Chayote Squash Carrot Green Beans Sambar
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Chow Chow Carrot Green Beans Sambar

March 11, 2020 by Senthil Sadasivam Recipe rating:
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Chow Chow (chayote squash), carrots and green beans make another fantastic “combination” sambar and is a must try combination if you haven’t tried it already. I made this special sambar yesterday along with Cauliflower Potato Fry (a simple and happy way to celebrate our anniversary) and my wife and son...
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Mint Coriander Chutney
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Mint Coriander Chutney

March 4, 2020 by Senthil Sadasivam Recipe rating:
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I make fresh idli batter almost every weekend, and this Mint Coriander Chutney is one of our favorite side dishes to go with the idli dosas. There are quite a few variations to making the green chutneys using mint, coriander (and sometimes tender curry leaves). I will share a very...
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Sundakkai Vathal Kozhambu
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Sundakkai Vathal (Dried Turkey Berry) Kozhambu

February 20, 2020 by Senthil Sadasivam Recipe rating:
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Sundakkai Vathal (Dried Turkey Berry) Kozhambu is an another passionate dish from Senthil’s Kitchen. Sundakkai vathal is prepared by soaking (or curing) crushed green sundakkai in a thick yogurt and salt marinade for 2 to 3 days and then sun drying it. This dried vathal still packs the health benefits...
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Super Masala Egg Scramble
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Super Masala Egg Scramble

February 19, 2020 by Senthil Sadasivam Recipe rating:
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If you have read my blog on kitchen sink concept, you might as well call this dish as “Kitchen Sink” Egg Scramble! This prized recipe is from my mother, and she throws in about 20 ingredients when making this special (or super) masala egg scramble. I have cooked this dish...
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Parwal Fry
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Parwal Fry

January 10, 2020 by Senthil Sadasivam Recipe rating:
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Parwal or Parval (Pointed Gourd) is a vine plant with heart shaped leaves similar to cucumber and squash families.  The vegetable is green with white or no stripes and resemble Kovakkai (Ivy Gourd) in shape but are slightly bigger with soft white flesh and crunchy seeds inside.  Some other names...
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Corona Rasam
Blog•Diet & Health•Rasam•Recipes•Tips

Araithu Vitta (Ground paste) Rasam

March 29, 2020 by Senthil Sadasivam Recipe rating:
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We are right now at war with the invisible coronavirus, and it has definitely put us in the back foot at the moment. Studies about the coronovirus have clearly shown that patients with stronger immune system fare better when infected by it. And talking about the immune boosting foods that...
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Pallipalayam Chicken Fry
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Pallipalayam Chicken Fry

March 7, 2019 by Senthil Sadasivam Recipe rating:
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I have heard a lot about Pallipalayam Chicken Fry, but for some reason never ever tasted it or cooked it, well, until last week! Thanks to our good friend Ramya who posted this dish (along with the recipe) in our local community forum, I was teased to try out a...
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Samba Rava Upma
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Samba Rava (Cracked Wheat) Upma

January 11, 2020 by Senthil Sadasivam Recipe rating:
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Samba Rava (cracked or broken wheat) upma is a breakfast staple at Senthil’s Kitchen during the weekends. Generally I make a huge batch during the weekends and leftovers are stored in fridge and enjoyed during the week with sambar. Samba rava upma is a comparatively healthier version than the regular...
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Tapioca Adai
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Maravalli Kizhangu (Tapioca) Adai

June 26, 2018 by Senthil Sadasivam Recipe rating:
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Maravalli or Kuchi Kizhangu (Kappa in Malayalam) is the root tuber from a shrub called Cassava or Yuca.  It is also popularly called Tapioca or Sago plant.  This plant was originally from South America, but ancient traders took them everywhere, and I am glad they did! The tapioca root is...
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Sundakkai Vathal Kozhambu
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Sundakkai Vathal (Dried Turkey Berry) Kozhambu

February 20, 2020 by Senthil Sadasivam Recipe rating:
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Sundakkai Vathal (Dried Turkey Berry) Kozhambu is an another passionate dish from Senthil’s Kitchen. Sundakkai vathal is prepared by soaking (or curing) crushed green sundakkai in a thick yogurt and salt marinade for 2 to 3 days and then sun drying it. This dried vathal still packs the health benefits...
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Malaysian Fish Curry with Okra
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Malaysian Fish Curry with Okra

January 16, 2020 by Senthil Sadasivam Recipe rating:
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In today’s blog, I will share the recipe for the Malaysian Fish Curry with fresh, uncooked okra. The only vegetable I am used to adding to the fish curry is mango.  But during my many visits to Kuala Lumpur (KL) Malaysia few years back, I observed that sometimes Malaysians enjoy...
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Achari Goat Chops

May 27, 2018 by Senthil Sadasivam Recipe rating:
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This Achari Goat Chops recipe is very close to the “Goat Chops Curry & Dry Fry” recipe I posted a while ago.  Also, we will not be using any whole garam masala like cinnamon, cloves, cardamom, bay leaves, etc. Very surprising right? Achari Goat Chops is a mouth watering dish...
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Food Reheating Instructions

June 18, 2018 by Senthil Sadasivam No Comments
You may say what is there to talk about reheating food, just put the food you want to reheat on a plate or bowl and simply microwave… Over the years, I have learnt many subtle tricks for best ways to reheat food (Indian food and snacks in particular) and still...
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