Yearly Archives 2014

Cluster Beans Paruppu Usili – Kothavarangai Paruppu Usili

June 4, 2014 Beans, Kootu / Poriyal Varieties, Tamil New Year Recipes  6 comments

Kothavarangai Paruppu Usili is a popular South Indian side dish made with kothavarangai/cluster beans and lentils. It is mostly served in South Indian marriages. This can be made with beans too..

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Oreo Milkshake

June 2, 2014 Drinks, Kids Bay, Summer Special  4 comments

Oreo is Chotu’s favourite. He is just crazy about it. The moment I told the name ” Oreo Milkshake “, he wanted to help me in making it and just guessed the ingredients correctly :). Yes!! It’s so simple that even a child can guess it.

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Sambar Recipe – Drumstick Sambar

May 30, 2014 Bachelor Friendly Recipes, Basics, Kuzhambu Varieties, Pongal Recipes, Tamil New Year Recipes  5 comments

Sambar is one of the most essential/common dish in any South Indian household. I have posted a couple of tiffin sambar varieties earlier. This drumstick sambar is for rice. I know there is nothing new in a sambar recipe, but I would like to have a collection of basic recipes too, especially for beginners. Made with homemade sambar powder, this drumstick sambar is the most comforting meal!!

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Capsicum Fry – Capsicum Besan Sabji

May 28, 2014 Bell Pepper/Capsicum, Dry Sabji  8 comments

Capsicum Besan Sabji is a quick stir fry recipe that goes well with rice or roti. It can be made easily with the ingredients commonly available in your pantry. This is a favorite since my childhood. The flavour & crunchines of capsicum along with the aroma of besan is heavenly. I would love to pack these for lunch wrapped in a roti or with a simple curd rice.

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Basil Pesto Pasta

May 26, 2014 Pasta / Pizza Recipes  9 comments

This Basil Pesto Pasta is a very simple & flavourful pasta recipe. After posting the recipe of Basil Pesto, it is quite obvious that I do post a pasta recipe with it. It was delicious and we loved it. Do try this Basil Pesto Pasta for a change/alternate to the normal tomato based pasta.

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Paruppu Podi – Lentils Powder

May 19, 2014 Bachelor Friendly Recipes, Podi/Powders  11 comments

Paruppu Podi is an essential podi variety in any South Indian household. I would say, this is the simplest & quickest podi/powder. As u know homemade is the best, I try to stock this paruppu podi, but every time I make a batch it gets over in 2-3 days 🙂 We not only have this with rice, but also with dosa, idli, chapathi etc so no wonder it gets over..

It tastes divine when served with hot steaming rice & a dollop of ghee along with papad. An addition of any kootu variety would be a feast.

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Raw Banana Kofta Curry – Kachhe Kele ki Kofta Curry

May 17, 2014 Dals/Gravies  11 comments

Raw Banana in a kofta?? Yes it tastes equally good as other kofta’s like potato, paneer etc. Raw Banana Kofta Curry is a sumptuous gravy recipe for roti, naan or pulav varieties. Usually recipes with raw banana are quite limited. I normally end up making the most common poriyal or stir fry. This is the best recipe with Raw Banana. U can serve these koftas as a snack by itself or dunk it in a rich creamy gravy and serve as a side dish.

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Cucumber Cooler

May 15, 2014 Drinks, Holi Recipes  9 comments

Hot summer days call for some cool refreshing drinks. This Cucumber Cooler is one such fortifying drink with cucumbers and a flavour of mint & lime. This is great on a dry, hot summer day or after a tired workout. It gives you so much energy and re-hydrates the body. So beat the heat with this simple & easy cucumber cooler!!!

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Ennai Kathirikkai Kuzhambu

May 13, 2014 Aubergine/Brinjal, Kuzhambu Varieties  6 comments

Ennai Kathirikkai is a flavorful kuzhambu variety made with baby brinjals in a spicy, tangy gravy. This version is without any stuffing & very easy to make. Goes well with steamed rice & papad. I would love to have this with biryani. Honestly myself & chotu can have this with anything & everything…

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Eggless Chocolate Chip Muffins

May 10, 2014 Cakes/Muffins, Christmas Recipes, Kids Bay  12 comments

Eggless Chocolate Chip Muffins are quick, easy & delicious. They are moist, spongy & packed full of chocolate that kids would love to grab anytime. Perfect for a picnic, or your kids lunchbox or as a tea time snack.

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