August 29, 2010

How to prepare sour dishes with milk without curdling?

Sour items like pineapple syrup, orange syrup etc. if poured on to milk, the milk will curdle.  To avoid this, cool the milk and the syrup and mix them in a cool vessel.

July 29, 2010

Very good Indian cookety site for beginners

Vahrehvah.com - Indian Cookery Site with South Indian and North Indian Recipes demonstrated by Chef Sanjay Thumma in videos also with provision for printing the method of preparing. Ideal for beginners.

June 21, 2010

Origin of Iddely, Dosa and Sambar - Controversies in history

Origin of Iddeley is claimed by Kannadigas, Gujarathis, Maharashtrians and Malasians. 

Origin of Dosa is claimed both by Tamilians and Amdhraits. Sambar is of recent origin and is from  Tamilnadu.
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References: 

http://controversialhistory.blogspot.com/2008/09/origin-of-idly.html
 

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Idli

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dosa


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sambar_%28dish%29
 


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