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Nostalgic Newspaper Cones: A Classic Masala Vadai | Chana Dal Vada Recipe Recipes Small Bites

Nostalgic Newspaper Cones: A Classic Masala Vadai | Chana Dal Vada Recipe

March 4, 2026March 4, 2026

Nostalgic in newspaper cones: A South Indian classic Masala Vadai recipe for thundu pasi moments, with a tea kadai soul

Why I Hate Indian Podis and Why You Should Too Recipes

Why I Hate Indian Podis and Why You Should Too

April 4, 2023February 5, 2026

I hate Indian Podis. They are so ridiculously simple and versatile for a dish that tastes so phenomenal. And because of how insanely simple they are, you can’t be bothered conjuring a quick fix recipe for your weeknight meal. All you need is podi, some hot rice, and some hot ghee. For that something green,…

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This Crunchy Salad is Approved by Non-Salad Eating Husband Recipes

This Crunchy Salad is Approved by Non-Salad Eating Husband

April 2, 2023February 12, 2026

My husband and I, like many couples out there, have a few bones to pick, for the vegetarians that we are. From an effort perspective, it makes zero sense to make multiple dishes for everyone in the family. My argument is that at some point we’ve got to get past eating just root vegetables. For…

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How to make a Tamil Potato Curry – Urulai Roast/Urulai Kari Recipes Big Plates

How to make a Tamil Potato Curry – Urulai Roast/Urulai Kari

July 27, 2022February 5, 2026

The South Indian Urulai Roast or Potato Curry is, without a doubt, a cult favorite in the Tamil household. Commonly served as a delicious side to a warm plate of any rice-based dish, or folded in a wrap or chapati, potato curry makes for a quick, wholesome side dish. Often known as urulai kari or…

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