April - 2017

CAULIFLOWER KURMA / GOBI KURMA

CAULIFLOWER KURMA / GOBI KURMA

Cauliflower Kurma is a type of south indian kurma variety that goes well with roti , poori or pulao variety or even with steamed rice. You can also serve this kurma along with appam , idiyappam varieties too. This is easy to make and taste delicious with the flavor of cauliflower. This is also a very healthy gravy . This also a type of white kurma and spiced only with g.chili . Its done regularly at my home as my family is cauliflower lovers. So lets look at the steps of maki

VAZHAIPOO / PLANTAIN FLOWER KOOTU

VAZHAIPOO / PLANTAIN FLOWER KOOTU

Vazhaipoo Kootu is the traditional south indian kootu/gravy variety that is made of vazhaipoo or plantain flower. It can be served along with the hot steamed rice. You can also make usili or poriyal or vadai using this plantain flower. This is very tasty and delicious as we make this kootu with the freshly grinded masala. Lets look at the steps of making this kootu. Preparation Time : 30 mints | Cooking Time : 30 mints |Serves: 3 - 4 Ingredients : Plantain Flower / Vazhaipoo

APPLE COCONUT LADOO

APPLE COCONUT LADOO

Apple Coconut Ladoo is a ladoo variety that is made of apple , coconut and sugar. This is a most simple and east dessert that can be made in very less time. Today thought of making some thing with apple as bored of usual desserts. While surfing came across many post of burfi. So tried a ladoo variety with apple and coconut. It is more tasty and all loved this ladoo in my family. Lets look at the method of making this simple and delicious ladoo..!! Preparation Time : 10 mints

BUTTER MURUKKU

BUTTER MURUKKU

Butter Murukku is the popular and traditional murukku variety that is made during festivals like diwali and krishna jeyanthi. This is a perfect tea time snack as its very light and crunchy . Also the flavor of butter and cumin seeds make the murukku more tastier. As i always prefer to have it as snacks, so made it into pieces . If you want you can make in chakli shape.There are many types of butter murukku which differs with the ratio of flour . This is my way of making this

CHOCOLATE BURFI

CHOCOLATE BURFI

Chocolate Burfi is the most simple and easy sweet variety that can be made in very less time. This is a perfect sweet for diwali. Also its mostly a special dessert for all chocolate lovers. This can be also called as chocolate fudge. Today i made this burfi of maida / all purpose flour along with coco powder in sugar syrup. You can also make use of milk powder instead of maida. This is most simple burfi variety as no lumps forms in this. Lets look at the preparation of making

STUFFED BRINJAL / KATHRIKKAI CURRY

STUFFED BRINJAL / KATHRIKKAI CURRY

Stuffed Brinjal curry / poriyal is most popular and very simple dish . It is pretty easy to prepare and if the kari podi is handy you can prepare this poriyal quickly. This is made of a spices powder stuffed inside the brinjal and roasted . There were many types of stuffing made and this is the most basic version which my mil taught me. The small/tiny brinjals are more suitable for this recipe. This can be served with hot steamed rice along with vathalkuzhambu. Lets look at t

RIDGE GUARD / PEERKANGAI THOL(SKIN) THUVAYAL

RIDGE GUARD / PEERKANGAI THOL(SKIN) THUVAYAL

Peerkangai is also called as ridge guard in English. I have already posted a thuvyal and sambar recipe with this vegetable. This is a another version of thuvayal which is made of the skin of ridge guard. It taste very yummy and it can be served along with hot rice. Also it can be had as a side dish for idli,dosa and curd rice. This is a very healthy thogayal recipe. I heard it from my mom for first time to make this thogayal with skin and i tried with a big hesitation. But wi

BEETROOT PEAS PULAO

BEETROOT PEAS PULAO

Beetroot Peas Pulao is the pulao variety that i came across internet while browsing. I thought of trying this with my tomato pulao version and it become a good hit with my family members and all loved it. So sharing it here today. As my family loves to eat beetroot poriyal with plain rice so i was confident in trying this pulao. Also its a perfect rice variety made for lunch box and during the lazy days. It can be made in less time and perfect to serve with raita or chips or

KARI PODI / ARACHU VITTA SAMBAR POWDER

KARI PODI / ARACHU VITTA SAMBAR POWDER

This is the powder that we prepare regularly at my home. It can be stored in air tight container and has shelf life for months. This podi is used as a spice powder along with the chili powder to the vegetables for making poriyal. This can also be used as additional powder along with the sambar powder to make arachu vitta sambar without coconut. This powder is commonly used in the brahmin style cooking. This is easy to make and lets look at the steps of making this powder. Pre

MUSK MELON / CANTALOUPE JUICE - WITH MINT, GINGER & LEMON FLAVOR.

MUSK MELON / CANTALOUPE JUICE - WITH MINT, GINGER & LEMON FLAVOR.

Cantaloupe is commonly known as Muskmelon . Its is healthy & delicious refreshing fruit juice recipe for summer. This fruit contain a lot of vital nutrients and cools the body. Addition of mint and ginger along with the lemon flavor makes the juice more tasty. It is very simple to make and can be served any time of the day. Its perfect juice for the morning breakfast time. Lets look at the steps of making this juice. Preparation Time : 10 mints | Serves : 2 Ingredients : Mus

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