Vendhaya Dosai – Fenugreek Seeds Dosai

January 26, 2015 Breakfast/DinnerDosa Corner  15 comments

Vendhaya (Fenugreek Seeds) Dosai is a traditional dosa variety. It is very good for health – reduces body heat. Vendhayam/Fenugreek seeds is the hero of this vendhaya dosai. It gives a magical aroma to these soft, spongy dosas. This is usually made thick. This goes well with Coconut Chutney/Milagai Podi.

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Idli Pakoda – Idli Pakora

January 21, 2015 Bachelor Friendly RecipesKids BayPakoda RecipesSnacks / Starters  10 comments

Idli Pakoda – Yes u read it right!! This recipe is about Idli Pakoda, made with left over idlis. Usually when I make idlis, atleast 4-5 idlis will be left over. Chotu loves pakodas especially Cabbage Pakoda and Palak Pakoda. So I tried this Idli Pakoda to impress him. Chotu could not even find out that idlis were hidden in it. I never told him as he hates idlis. Hehehehehe 🙂

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Chow Chow Chutney

January 19, 2015 Chow ChowChutney RecipesSide Dish for Idli/Dosa  4 comments

Chow Chow is called Chayote in Engish. I normally make kootu with it. Chotu is not a big fan of kootu varieties, so I end up making this Chow Chow Chutney to sneak peak this veggie. Its an easy and simple chutney and the good news is that no coconut is needed in this recipe. Pairs perfectly with idli/dosa.

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Aval Sakkarai Pongal – Poha Sweet Pongal

January 11, 2015 Gokulashtami RecipesNavaratri SpecialPongal RecipesSweets/DessertsTamil New Year Recipes  7 comments

Aval Sakkarai Pongal is the quickest sweet that can be made during festivals. As Pongal festival is approaching I thought of posting this recipe. Unlike the usual Sakkarai Pongal, there is not much cooking involved in this recipe. It is very easy with just a very few ingredients..

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Dum Aloo

January 2, 2015 Dals/GraviesPotato Recipes  14 comments

Aloo / Potato is an universal favourite and we are no exception to it. Whenever I think of making any gravy the first dish that comes to my mind is something with paneer. The next would be this Dum Aloo. Its a very flavourful, rich and creamy side dish with baby potatoes. Goes very well with rotis, phulkas, or any pulao varieties.

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Choc Chip Shortbread

December 30, 2014 Baked GoodiesBars N CookiesChristmas Recipes  8 comments

Shortbread is our family favourite. This Choc Chip Shortbread is incredibly rich & tasty! Trust me they are so easy to make. U just have to mix together a few ingredients, make a simple dough out of it, bake it and cool it.. Thats it!! Yummy, buttery, crunchy Choc Chip Shortbread would be ready in no time. I got this recipe from a cook book, the same one from which I tried the Coffee Walnut Brownies.

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Orange Rasam

December 25, 2014 Rasam VarietiesTamil New Year Recipes  3 comments

Rasam is a must have in any South Indian household. This Orange Rasam is an easy, flavourful rasam with orange juice. Rice, rasam and potato curry is a simple and perfect meal combo – Our family favourite too.. This Orange Rasam can be had with rice or even as a soup. With the goodness and flavour of oranges along with freshly ground spices this orange rasam is totally divine.

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Vegetable Pulao – Veg Pulao Recipe

December 21, 2014 Biryani/PulaoKids BayMixed VegRice Varieties  2 comments

Veg Pulao is yet another easy and quick one pot meal recipe. Its a good blend of mixed veggies and rice. This goes well any gravy kind of side dish. My personal favourite would be Paneer Butter Masala, Kadai Paneer … But this time I served with Dum Aloo (recipe coming soon). Its a perfect lunch box menu too. I usually make this when we do not want to have the usual rice, kuzhambu and veggie combo. This is a good alternative to it and super quick to make!!

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Bread Upma

December 18, 2014 Bachelor Friendly RecipesBread RecipesBreakfast/DinnerKids Bay  6 comments

Bread Upma is an easy, yummy snack that can be made in a jiffy. Though this recipe does not appear in my kitchen often, when I have left over bread, the first thing that comes to my mind is bread upma. Rather than toasts or sandwich I prefer this as it is a typical Indian style dish. U can serve this as breakfast or snack.

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Pumpkin Soup – Cream of Pumpkin Soup

December 10, 2014 Kids BayPumpkin/White PumpkinSoups  10 comments

Soups are always perfect for dark and depressing winter days. This Cream of Pumpkin Soup is an easy, fibre rich, creamy soup to warm up your soul. This is a flavourful soup that can be served as a snack in the evening or as a starter. Its pretty easy and straight forward to make.. Kids will love the bright and attractive color, just as my son did!!

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