Poori’s with Potato Masal and Chole( A wholesome whole wheat bread with matching sides)

Poori’s are wholesome whole wheat bread, that is an absolute favorite for both children and adults. In south india, its customary to serve poori (puri) with madras masal, which is a potato based side to go with them. However in North India, Poori’s are served with chole or channa- a garbanzo bean side dish. Both of them taste very good. Though, I personally like [...]

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Gothsu( Yellow pumpkins simmered in Tamarind Broth)

Gothsu is an ideal side dish for Venn Pongal. “Pongal -Gothsu” is my family’s most favorite dish. During Autumn we get tons of pumpkins here in Boston. Boston is famous for its “Pumpkin Fest”. Every year thousands of people gather in Boston City Hall plaza for pumpkin carving and lighting event. It’s one of a kind experience to see 1000’s of [...]

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Avial(Vegetables simmered in Coconut milk broth)

 
 
Avial is a traditional dish of Kerala. It is a very tasty and healthy dish, as it contains lots of vegetables. My mother used to cook this a lot. Whenever she does avial, she would also make plain thur dhaal, so we can have parupu saadham with a drop of ghee with avial side. And she [...]

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