Archive | August, 2020

Home made Jam

Home made Jam

Simplicity Coimbatore, The delight of home made jam </a Jam ! That sweet ,sticky condiment  which we have , at some point or the other, turned to when hungry. I even know of a dear friend who treats herself to a spoon of jam to satisfy sweet cravings. Making jams began as a way to […]

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East Indian Bottle Masala

East Indian Bottle Masala

Simplicity Coimbatore, East Indian bottle masala </a There seems to be some sort of magnetic attraction to masala mixes in my home because I have another special one to share with you this week. A few weeks ago while watching Maria Goretti’s cooking show featuring her mum , she mentioned using an East Indian bottle […]

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Methi Masala

Methi Masala

Simplicity Coimbatore, Gujarati ‘methi no masalo’ </a When I was in Bombay in early March this year,we went to visit the shops which are famous for their typical Gujarati snacks. Each neighbourhood has several small outlets where these wonderful specialities like bhakarwadi , khakra, varieties of chikki , an array of roasted  lentils and lots […]

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Molagupodi saadham from Palayakottai

Molagupodi saadham from Palayakottai

Simplicity Coimbatore, Selavu molagupodi </a I grew up hearing the names of these places often ; Modakurichi , Palayakottai , Uthukuli , Samathur … I would listen in rapt attention while my parents chatted with their friends (from the Gounder clans) who own elaborate ancestral homes in these villages . We often hear of the […]

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