Yearly Archives 2013

Aval Upma – Poha Upma – Breakfast Recipes

December 31, 2013 Bachelor Friendly Recipes, Breakfast/Dinner  No comments

Aval Upma or Poha Upma is an easy breakfast/dinner recipe. It can be served as an evening snack too. Its a quick last minute recipe that comes to your rescue, when you are busy with other things and dont want to spend much time in the kitchen. Do try my puliyodharai style Puli Aval recipe HERE

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Bhindi Crisps – Kids Snacks Recipes

December 28, 2013 Bachelor Friendly Recipes, Bhindi/Okra/Vendakkai, Holi Recipes, Kids Bay, NO Onion NO Garlic, Snacks / Starters  3 comments

Bhindi Crisps as the name itself implies is a crunchy crisp made with bhindi/lady’s fingers. Its an easy snack/starter recipe. This also goes well with rice.  Do u have fussy kids at home? Then this is the perfect way to disguise the veggie and serve it to them 🙂 Am sure they will love it! Do try my other snacks recipes HERE

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Poondu Kuzhambu – Kuzhambu Varieties

December 26, 2013 Bachelor Friendly Recipes, Kuzhambu Varieties  No comments

This poondu kuzhambu is an all time favourite in my family. There are many versions of poondu kuzhambu and this is an easy one without coconut or any grinding. This stores well making it an ideal recipe for bachelors and working women.(See tips) Do try my Puzhi Kuzhambu recipe too.

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Eggless Vanilla Cupcake – Baking Recipes

December 25, 2013 Cakes/Muffins, Christmas Recipes, Kids Bay  4 comments

This Eggless Vanilla Cupcake has a story behind.. Read on.. Before that Merry X-Mas to all of you 🙂 Honestly I had no plans of baking this Christmas. Suddenly my little one demanded a cupcake that too with butter cream frosting and decorations. This was no easy a task for me & am not an expert in baking… But still Chotu insisted – “Let’s make it mom”. He brought the courage & confidence in me to try it in the last minute.He helped me a lot and yes – It was a success 🙂 Do check my Eggless Chocolate Cupcake recipe too.

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Aloo Methi Sabji – Potato Recipes

December 24, 2013 Bachelor Friendly Recipes, Dry Sabji, Kootu / Poriyal Varieties, Potato Recipes  No comments

This aloo methi sabji is a dry sabji with potato & fresh methi (fenugreek) leaves along with dry spices. The flavour of methi does wonders to the sabji. Its apt for rice as well as roti. Is there anyone who does not like potatoes? Potato is the most popular & favourite vegetable for most of them.

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White Sauce Pasta – Pasta in White Sauce

December 21, 2013 Bachelor Friendly Recipes, Breakfast/Dinner, Kids Bay, Pasta / Pizza Recipes  5 comments

White Sauce is one which many of u might be thinking that its available only in restaurants. Pasta in White Sauce is one recipe that used to be in the order list whenever we eat outside @ Pizza outlets. After trying it at home, we stopped ordering as homemade pasta tasted even better. It can be customised to our taste buds as well. Am sure this creamy pasta is a kids favourite and an easy to make recipe for bachelors too.

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Tomato Mint Chutney – Chutney Varieties

December 18, 2013 Bachelor Friendly Recipes, Chutney Recipes, NO Onion NO Garlic, Side Dish for Idli/Dosa, Tomato  One comment

Tomato Mint Chutney (Thakkali Pudina Chutney) is a super quick chutney for idli/dosa. Though Idli/Dosa Podi is a compulsory accompaniment in my family, they do not say no to this tomato mint chutney. This is a no coconut version. Do my full chutney collection HERE

This is Chotu’s favourite. All he wants is either Sambar or this Chutney. 🙂

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Cabbage Deli Wrap – Cabbage Kathi Roll

December 12, 2013 Bachelor Friendly Recipes, Cabbage, Kids Bay, Lunch Box Menu, Roti/Paratha  One comment

This Cabbage Deli Wrap is a simplified Indian version with roti/chapathi and a cabbage/peas filling. It is a perfect finger food for “on the go” lunch. You can make the rotis & filling in advance and bring them together easily while serving or packing. Try this Cabbage Fry recipe as a varation.

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Kovakkai Fry – Tindora Fry – How to make Kovakkai Fry

December 10, 2013 Bachelor Friendly Recipes, Dry Sabji, Kootu / Poriyal Varieties, Kovakkai/Tindora  No comments

Kovakkai Fry or Tindora fry is a simple fry that goes well with rice or chapathi. It can be made in a jiffy with the ingredients usually available in your pantry. I normally pair it up with rasam/sambar for rice or for chapathi along with dal.

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Jeera Rice – Jeera Pulao – How to make Jeera Rice

December 7, 2013 Bachelor Friendly Recipes, Biryani/Pulao, Lunch Box Menu, Rice Varieties  3 comments

Jeera Rice or Jeera Pulao is a flavourful & delicious rice variety. Honestly, this is no big deal a recipe to blog… But a friend of mine wanted me to post this. So this is especially for my friend “S” 🙂

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