Rava Pongal is the most popular south indian breakfast which is very simple and easy to make. This is similar to the ven pongal recipe and the only difference is instead of rice we make this with Bombay rava. It can be served with coconut chutney or sambar or kosthu. We love this than the usual pongal as it is more tastier and also for the perfect smooth texture. This is a recipe that i was waiting for long time to post . As i tried with various proportion of rava and moong d

Potato / Urulai Kizhangu kurma is a the perfect side dish variety that goes along with dosa , chapati , poori , peas pulao , ghee rice or with khuska rice. My Mom usually make this as side dish for coconut milk rice / thengai pal sadham and it taste amazing. Lets look at the method of making this kurma with step by step pics. Preparation Time : 15 mints | Cooking Time : 30 mints | Serves : 4 Ingredients : Oil – 2 tbspn Bay leaf - 1 Cloves - 3 Cinnamon - 1 inch piece Cardamom

Green Peas / Matar Pulao is a most simple one pot meal that can be made in very less time. This is a perfect rice variety that is most suitable for lunch box. This pulao can be served along with kurma or raita. Lets look at the method of making of making this pulao. Preparation Time : 15 mints | Cooking Time : 20 mints | Serves : 2 Ingredients : Oil – 2 tbspn Ghee – 2 tbspn Cumin seeds – 1 tspn Bay leaf – 1 Cinnamon – 1 inch piece Cloves – 3 Star Anise - 1 Green chili

Ridge guard is called as peerkangai in tamil. This is a perfect side dish to be served along with idli and dosa. As the ridge guard as sweet flavor this results the chutney taste excellent. When we get bored of regular chutney its good to make chutney with vegetables. This is usual chutney variety that i make often at home, as we all love it. Lets look at the preparation of making this chutney. Preparation Time : 15 mints | Cooking Time : 20 mints | Serves : 3 - 4 Ingredients

Roasted gram dal is called as potukadalai in tamil. This potukadalai murukku is very simple and easy to make. This is made of mixing roasted gram dal and rice flour along with the flavor of cumin powder and butter. This murukku will be so crispy and light. This is made on special occasions like diwali and krishna jeyanthi. As its rainy season here thought of doing this crunchy murukku as snacks. Lets look at the method of making this murukku. Preparation Time : 15 mints | Coo

Kovakkai(Tindora / Ivy Gourd ) fry is the simple poriyal variety that is best to serve with sambar,rasam,curd rice or even with variety rice. It taste as a perfect side dish for rice varieties and it can be made very quickly. It will be soft and crunchy. Lets look at the steps for making this simple kovakkai fry. Preparation Time : 5 mints | Cooking Time : 20 mints | Serves : 2 Ingredients : Kovakkai / Tindora / Ivy gourd - 250 grams Oil - 2 tbspn Mustard seeds - 1 tspn Re

Kollu is called as Horse gram in English. Kollu has lot of health benefits and its a suitable diet for reducing weight. We can use this and make thuvyal,rasam,podi,sundal etc.. We use the kollu cooked water and make the rasam . Also strained the kollu and add the tempering to make it as sundal. This kollu recipes i tasted for first time in my hostel and then am a big fan of it. Got this horse gram yesterday suddenly and thought of sharing in blog. Lets quickly look at the rec

Kollu is called as Horse gram in English. Kollu has lot of health benefits and its a suitable diet for reducing weight. We can use this and make thuvyal,rasam,podi,sundal etc.. We use the kollu cooked water and make the rasam . Also strained the kollu and add the tempering to make it as sundal. This kollu recipes i tasted for first time in my hostel and then am a big fan of it. Got this horse gram yesterday suddenly and thought of sharing in blog. Lets look at the recipe of m

Carrot Almond kheer is a delicious payasam variety which is very simple and easy to make. This is very healthy and nutritious one. This is made of carrot,almonds,sugar and milk . The addition of almonds and saffron to the kheer enhance the flavors. This can be served either hot or chill. Lets look at the steps of making this kheer. Preparation Time : 10 mints | Cooking Time : 20 mints | Serves : 2 Ingredients : Carrot – 1 cup heaped (grated) / 2 medium sized Almonds - 15 nos

Arachuvitta Sambar Recipe is a traditional South Indian Sambar that is made from freshly roasted and grounded masala. The sambar is usually made with vegetables like brinjal, chow chow, turnip, ladies finger, drumstick, capsicum, carrot, potato or the mixed veggies . Adding shallots to this sambar gives a fresh flavor and taste to it. This can be served as side dish for rice or idlis and dosas or pongal. Lets look at the steps of making this authentic sambar. Preparation Time