This golden beetroot poriyal is a no-fuss South Indian stir-fry made Amma style — no tempering, just golden beets, peas, and gentle spices.
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Ragi Pori Bhel Puri, How to make Ragi Bhel Puri
July 9, 2025Inspired by the foil-plate chaats of Pondicherry and the sacred roots of millets, this Ragi Pori Bhel Puri brings together puffed ragi, crunchy peanuts, chutneys, and sev for a soul-satisfying, street-style snack with a revival twist.
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Parangikai Halwa with Coconut Milk, How to make Pumpkin Halwa
July 7, 2025A soft, golden halwa made with yellow pumpkin, thick coconut milk, and organic cane sugar — this revival-style sweet is inspired by Tamil fasting traditions and temple offerings, perfect for vratham days, prasadam, or a comforting vegan dessert.
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Nungu Raita, How to make Nungu Thayir, Nungu Perugu Pachadi
July 6, 2025A forgotten summer raita from Telugu/ Tamil homes, made with chopped nungu (ice apple), curd, and a simple tempering. Cooling, soothing, and perfect side.
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Kodukkapuli Rasam, Kodukkapalli Charu, How to make Konakka Rasam
July 6, 2025A forgotten rasam made with wild kodukkapuli pods — light, tangy, and comforting. Inspired by a memory under a beachside tree and brought back through elder stories, this rasam is part of my revival journey, one simmering pot at a time.
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Tindora Dum Biryani, How to make Kovakka/ Dondakaya Biryani
July 4, 2025A flavorful dum biryani made without onion or tomato, featuring tindora (ivy gourd), curry leaves, and a homemade fennel-spiced masala. This South Indian–style vegetarian biryani is layered, slow-cooked, and perfect for festive meals or no-onion cooking days.
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Naval Pazham Chutney, How to make Jamun Chutney
July 3, 2025Naval Pazham Chutney is a traditional Tamil chutney made with jamun fruit, coconut, and green chilli. Once made in village homes during peak summer, this chutney is now brought back as part of Sandyathome’s revival recipe series. Perfect with curd rice, dosa, or millet tiffin.
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Salmon Fish Fry, Cheppala Fry, How to make Meen Varuval
July 2, 2025Inspired by traditional South Indian fish fry, this version uses salmon, tamarind, and crushed garlic. Spicy, crispy, and ready without long marination.
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Eral Kaikari Kuzhambu, How to make Prawn Kuzhambu with Vegetables
July 1, 2025A forgotten Tamil coastal kuzhambu where prawns, brinjal, and drumstick simmer in a light coconut-jeera masala — gently spiced, soulfully simple, and perfect with hot rice.
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Ragi Rava Idli, How to make Instant Ragi Idli
July 1, 2025A soft, wholesome idli recipe made with ragi flour and rava — no fermentation needed! This small batch is perfect for quick breakfasts or light dinners, ready in under 30 minutes.
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Paruppu Urundai Mor Kuzhambu, How to make Mor Kuzhambu
July 1, 2025Paruppu Urundai Mor Kuzhambu is a traditional Tamil kuzhambu made with steamed lentil balls simmered in a cooling curd and coconut gravy — perfect for summer lunches and no onion, no garlic cooking days.
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Millet Tortilla Chips, How to make Jowar Tortilla Chips
June 27, 2025Give your favorite chips an Indian soul with these fried jowar tortilla chips. Made with sorghum, a hint of maida, and real revival charm.
Summer Treats
Biryani Recipes
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Tindora Dum Biryani, How to make Kovakka/ Dondakaya Biryani
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Mushroom Semiya Biryani, How to make Semiya Biryani
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How to make Kolkata Chicken Biryani with Aloo
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How to Make the Ancient Arcot Nawabi Biryani at Home
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Thalappakatti style vegetable biryani, Thalappakatti biryani
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Gongura biryani, Gongura royyala biryani
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Paneer biryani, Paneer dum biryani
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Instant pot no garlic veg biryani, No garlic biryani
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Instant pot mushroom biryani, Mushroom biryani
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Gutti vankaya biryani, Brinjal biryani, Eggplant biryani
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How to make Chicken mandi recipe, Mandi biryani
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Butter chicken biryani recipe, Chicken makhani biryani
Hot Bites
Barnyard or Kuthiraivali Recipes
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Millet Beetroot Tikki, How to make Millet Tikki, Millet Cutlet
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Millet kanchipuram idli, Kovil idli
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Millet murungai keerai adai, Drumstick leaves adai
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Instant pot millet bisi bele bath, Millet bisi bele bath
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Millet tomato rice, Kuthiraivali tomato rice in clay pot
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Millet sambar sadam, How to make millet sambar rice
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Kunukku recipe, Millet adai maavu kunukku
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Barnyard millet adai recipe, Kuthiraivali adai
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Barnyard millet appam, Millet appam without yeast
Chutney Recipes
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Naval Pazham Chutney, How to make Jamun Chutney
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Karuppu Ulundhu Thogayal, How to make Black Urad Dal Thogayal
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Vallarai keerai thuvaiyal, Brahmi chutney
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Ridge gourd chutney, Beerakaya pachadi
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Carrot chutney recipe, Quick carrot chutney
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Brinjal chutney recipe, Brinjal gojju chutney
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Hotel style coconut chutney recipe, Coconut chutney
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Sorakaya pachadi recipe, Bottle gourd chutney
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Vadagam chutney, How to make vadagam chutney
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Mint thokku recipe, Pudina thokku
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Dry garlic chutney recipe, Vada pav chutney recipe
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Roasted chana dal chutney, Pottukadalai chutney
Recent Posts
Golden Beets Poriyal, How to Golden make Beetroot Poriyal
Ragi Pori Bhel Puri, How to make Ragi Bhel Puri
Parangikai Halwa with Coconut Milk, How to make Pumpkin Halwa
Nungu Raita, How to make Nungu Thayir, Nungu Perugu Pachadi
Kodukkapuli Rasam, Kodukkapalli Charu, How to make Konakka Rasam
Tindora Dum Biryani, How to make Kovakka/ Dondakaya Biryani
Baked Goods Recipes
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Millet Mac n Cheese, How to make Millet and Cheese
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Millet Cake, How to make Jowar Cake, Gluten free cake
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Epic Broccoli Dump Quiche — Quick, Cheesy, and Foolproof
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How to Make Perfect Indian Bakery-Style Paneer Puffs at Home
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Halloween brownie cookies, How to make Eggless brownie cookies
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Bakery style sponge cake, Easy sponge cake
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Cinnamon rolls, How to make cinnamon rolls
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Stovetop banana bread, Eggless banana bread
