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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