May - 2017

CABBAGE VADAI - WITH URAD DAL

CABBAGE VADAI - WITH URAD DAL

Cabbage vadai is the most tasty and easy vadai recipe without onion and garlic. This vadai is similar to the ulundu vadai but instead of onion, we use cabbage. This vadai is most perfect dish for neivedhiyam. It can be served as snack or also with south indian breakfast/meals. We can also make use of kadala paruppu to make cabbage vadai which is similar to paruppu vadai. But i prefer use of making with urad dal as cabbage as a taste of onion in it. Lets look at the method of

APPALAM VATHA KUZHAMBU

APPALAM VATHA KUZHAMBU

Appalam Vatha Kuzhambu is a tamarind gravy made with urad dal papads which is served with rice . Generally Vatha kuzhambu is made of vegetables. But this recipe uses appalam instead. The procedure remains just the same as that of Vathal Kuzhambu. I learnt this recipe from my mil. She uses to make appalam vatha kuzhambu along with vegetables. But when i am running out of vegetables and vathal i tried this recipe and it taste so yummy..!! So thought of sharing this in blog. Let

SHAHI PANEER

SHAHI PANEER

Shahi Paneer is a tasty and delicious North Indian curry made with paneer (Indian cottage cheese) and onion tomato based gravy along with the flavor of almonds,cashew and melon seeds. Addition of curd and fresh cream gives a glossy texture the gravy. It is served with roti, naan, rice or other indian breads. Today i did not use melon seeds as i did not get it here. If available you can add that seeds along with the badam and cashew. Lets look at the method of making this pane

PALKOVA / THERATIPAL

PALKOVA / THERATIPAL

Palkova / Theratipal is a tasty and delicious dessert made in southern part of India. It is usually prepared for the festivals like diwali,gokulashtami etc.. It is also a common sweet variety in tamil marriage functions. This is very easy to prepare with very few ingredients but a bit time consuming as we do not need to stir the milk continuously. The traditional palkova is more tasty than the instant ones. Usually i prefer making instant ones. But my friend makes this often.

BABY POTATO / SMALL POTATO FRY

BABY POTATO / SMALL POTATO FRY

Baby Potato / Small Potato fry is the most simplest fry variety which can be served as side dish for rice varieties and for meals. This fry can be made very quickly. It is made of mixing the spices with the boiled small potatoes and roasting it. This taste yummy with drumstick sambar. I learnt this recipe from my aunty and i loved this very much. My family is big fan to this recipe and will do it regularly. Here i get only this much small sized potatoes , if you get more smal

TIFFIN SAMBAR

TIFFIN SAMBAR

Tiffin Sambar is a perfect accompaniment / side dish for the tiffin items like idli , dosa , pongal , upma and uthappam varieties. This sambar also taste good for mini idli and sambar vada. It is also easy to make and tastes awesome.Adding shallots and curry powder gives extra flavor to this sambar. I have already posted hotel style sambar,arachuvitta sambar and pasiparuppu sambar. This is an other version of sambar. Lets look at the steps wise pictures to make this sambar.

MINT PULAO / PUDHINA RICE

MINT PULAO / PUDHINA RICE

Mint Pulao is also called as pudhina rice . This is very simple and mouth-watering rice variety that can be made in less time. This is a perfect recipe for lunch box too. We usually serve this mint pulao along with cucumber pachadi / pappad. This is also a perfect meal for lazy day lunch. There are many variations made in his pulao. My mom do it without whole spices and my mil add coconut while grinding the paste. This is my way of making this pulao. Also in this pulao you a

PEANUT SALAD / PEANUT CHAT

PEANUT SALAD / PEANUT CHAT

Peanut Salad is also called as peanut chat . This is very simple and healthy salad variety which can be served as evening snacks. This is made with boiled peanuts and fresh vegetables. This taste very delicious and tasty. It can be made very quickly. Lets look at the steps of making this salad. Preparation Time : 10 mints | Cooking Time : 15 mints | Serves : 2 Ingredients : Raw peanuts – 3/4 th cup Onion - 1/3 cup finely chopped finely Tomatoes – 1/4 cup chopped finely Ra

INSTANT WHEAT FLOUR / ATTA / GODHUMAI MAAVU HALWA

INSTANT WHEAT FLOUR / ATTA / GODHUMAI MAAVU HALWA

Wheat Flour / Atta Halwa is the most simple halwa variety that can be made in just few minutes. This is a most popular and traditional dessert in north part of India to serve it with breakfast . This halwa can also be made with the jaggery instead of sugar. It is usually made by mixing the equal amount of ghee,wheat flour,sugar and water . But i usually make this in the following proportion as i get the perfect and convenient texture. Today thought of making some easy sweet f

ADAI

ADAI

Adai is a south indian breakfast recipe which is made of lentils and rice along with the chili . This is a healthy and most filling tiffin recipe . It can be served along with aviyal, chutney, jaggery , curd and butter. This can also be made using the chopped drumstick leaves to make the adai more healthier. Lets look at the steps of making this adai recipe. Preparation Time : 5 mints | Soaking Time : 3 - 4 hrs | Cooking Time : 45 mints | Makes : 8 adai Ingredients : Raw rice

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