Category Recipe Collection

Semiya Kesari – Vermicelli Kesari

September 22, 2014 Navaratri Special, Sweets/Desserts  7 comments

Kesari is a delicious Indian sweet made with rava/sooji or semiya/vermicelli. This Semiya Kesari is a very easy and quick sweet. I usually make this when we have sudden sweet cravings. Not much ghee is required unlike the other sweets. This comes to the rescue when u have unexpected guests as this can be made with the regularly available ingredients in your pantry. Kids would love it too.

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Mini Masala Idli – Masala Idli

September 16, 2014 Kids Bay, Lunch Box Menu  6 comments

Making kids eat is the most difficult task for every mum. Especially packing lunch to school is a nightmare. The food should be nutritious, tasty and make the kids happy. Ooff!! It is indeed a tough job for mums. This Mini Masala Idli was an attempt to make Chotu eat idlis and yes I succeeded 🙂 Am very happy to have made him eat idli along with a good dose of veggies…

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Tandoori Gobi

September 11, 2014 Gobi/Cauliflower, Snacks / Starters  4 comments

Tandoori Gobi was in my to-do list for a long time. Its a very easy starter cum snack. Kids would love it. Since this is a baked version, not much oil is used, making it even more healthy.Most of the times I made this Tandoori Gobi in a hurry and could not take pics to post it here. Finally here is my post 🙂  I adapted this from SK’s recipe.

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Banana Oats Smoothie

September 8, 2014 Drinks, Oats Recipes, Summer Special  6 comments

Banana Oats Smoothie is a power packed breakfast smoothie that can be filling through the morning. This is a brilliant choice of breakfast for those busy mornings. If you are bored with the routine kind of breakfast recipes, opt for this banana oats smoothie which can be made in just 5 mins. Its healthy, easy, quick and delicious too.. Is that not convincing enough??

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Ellu Milagai Podi – Sesame Seeds Gun Powder

September 5, 2014 Condiments, Podi/Powders, Side Dish for Idli/Dosa, Tirunelveli Style Recipes  3 comments

Ellu Milagai Podi or Sesame seeds gun powder is a great accompaniment with idli/dosa. I have already posted a Dosa Milagai Podi recipe earlier. This ellu milagai podi is a slight variation, with a nutty flavour and goodness of sesame seeds. Dosa Milagai Podi is Chotu’s favourite and as far as I have seen kids love it for idli/dosa. This Ellu Milagai Podi is a great method to sneak in some sesame seeds.

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Brinjal Podi Curry – Kathirkkai Podi Curry

September 2, 2014 Aubergine/Brinjal, Kootu / Poriyal Varieties  3 comments

Me and my son can eat brinjal in any form and this Brinjal Podi Curry is no-exception. We both love the freshly ground “podi” (powder) that I use in this recipe. This goes well with rice, sambar/rasam. Curd rice and this Brinjal Podi Curry is the best combo 🙂

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Ellu Urundai – Sesame Ladoo

August 27, 2014 Pillayar Chathurthi Recipes, Sweets/Desserts  2 comments

Ellu Urundai is the most simple and mandatory recipe that we make for Vinayaga Chathurthi. This can be made in a jiffy with just 2 ingredients. These are healthy and addictive too. Vinayaga Chathurthi falls on 29th of this month. Make these nutty flavoured Ellu Urundai / Sesame Ladoos as neivedhyam and serve Lord Ganesh.

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Aloo Matar Gravy – Aloo Matar Curry

August 25, 2014 Dals/Gravies, Potato Recipes  4 comments

It was wonderful to be on a vacation, especially enjoying mom made food was divine. Its so sick to be part of the usual routine again.. Anyways will get back to normal very soon 🙂

Coming to Aloo Matar Gravy, Its an easy one pot gravy that pairs well with roti, poori and mild pulao varieties. With a few common ingredients from your pantry, u can make this delicious curry very quickly.

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Cheese and Onion Paratha

July 8, 2014 Bachelor Friendly Recipes, Kids Bay, Roti/Paratha  8 comments

Being a vegetarian, we do not have much options while eating out here. Cheese and Onion is the most, sometimes the only combo as far as any pastries, sandwiches or pies are concerned.. I got the idea of making this Cheese and Onion Paratha from that and it turned out awesome. Chotu just loved it, so am sure it would be a hit among kids. Its simple and quick to make too..

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Karuveppilai Podi – Curry Leaves Powder

July 2, 2014 Podi/Powders  9 comments

Karuveppilai or curry leaves have a lot of medicinal value. It is a very rich source of iron. This Karuveppilai Podi is a good method to sneak-peek curry leaves. Its very simple to make too. Try making this flavorful Karuveppilai Podi and enjoy its health benefits.

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