Yearly Archives 2016

Phulka – How to make soft phulkas – Roti Recipe

November 22, 2016 Basics, Roti/Paratha  10 comments

Phulka or roti or chapathi however it is called is an Indian flat bread made with wheat flour. I make phulkas almost daily during weekdays. It is actually not a difficult task to make. All it needs is some practice. I have had a lot of requests to show how to make it. So here is the recipe with step wise pics and video!! I realise that the most easiest, basic recipe posts happen to be a little lengthier than the other posts. I have tried to explain as much as possible. Do ping me for more queries!!

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Cheese Rice Balls – Cheese Balls

November 20, 2016 Kids Bay, Snacks / Starters  3 comments

As winter has started we definitely need some soups or snacks recipes to cope with the weather. This Cheese Rice Balls is a damn easy and tempting recipe made with left over rice, good amount of veggies and cheese. This was a super hit at home. Am sure it will not only impress the kids but the adults too. However carefully I cook, I will be left with some rice. So this is a perfect way to use it up. Agree?!? Recipe with video 🙂

Do check my Rice Pakoda recipe which is also a saviour to use up left-over rice.

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Beetroot Fry – Beetroot Poriyal

November 17, 2016 Beetroot, Dry Sabji, Kootu / Poriyal Varieties  2 comments

Beetroot Fry is a simple yet yummy stir fry which I make quite often. I am always in the look of some sabji to pair with roti and dal, which is our usual lunch menu during week days. This Beetroot Fry has a simple twist which makes it suitable for both roti as well as rice. Though am not a big fan of beetroot, Chotu and hubby love it. U can either grate the beetroot or chop it finely like I have done. I personally dont prefer the grating part, Lazy me!!

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Potato Spinach Soup – Aloo Palak Soup

November 14, 2016 Keerai/Spinach, Potato Recipes, Soups  8 comments

Soups are perfect for cold and rainy days! The weather is drastically changing here. This Potato Spinach Soup is an easy, silky-smooth soup recipe. Without the addition of any corn flour or maida, this soup tends to be thick on its own due to the addition of potatoes. Its a mess free one pot soup! How cool is that!?! When its cold all I want is a cup of hot tea or soups to stay warm.

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Bajji Recipe – Vazhakkai Bajji – Aloo Bajji

November 9, 2016 Diwali Snacks, Snacks / Starters, Vazhakkai/Raw Banana  8 comments

Bajji is a totally addictive snack, especially in a cold/rainy weather. U can use quite a few veggies in making Bajji. I have showed how to make Vazhakkai Bajji and Potato Bajji in this post. The other veggies that u can use are onion, brinjal and Bajji Milagai (chillies specially for making Bajji). My personal favourite is with potato. 🙂 Though u do not need any special ocassion to make these deep fried goodies, we usually make it on Diwali too.

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Dal Palak – Spinach Dal – Palak Dal

November 7, 2016 Dals/Gravies, Keerai/Spinach  4 comments

Dal is a side dish that I make almost everyday at home. Be it for rice or roti, Dal is a must for us!! This Dal Palak is an easy day-to-day recipe that can be made very quickly. I make variations in the tempering and use different varieties of dal. This Dal Palak has an extra nutritional value due to the addition of palak/spinach. Any Sabji along with dal for roti is the usual lunch menu during weekdays! Do check my Sabji recipes HERE ..

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Badusha – Badusha Recipe with video

October 27, 2016 Diwali Sweets, Holi Recipes  5 comments

Badusha is a very popular South Indian sweet. I have been wanting to make this recipe since a very long time. Honestly this is my first attempt. My mom is an expert in making Badusha. But she is so good at it that she makes it effortlessly without measuring. So I was literally pestering her to make it so that I can give the correct measurements here and finally made it. Measurements are very important in making Badusha, especially the butter and cooking soda. Recipe is with full video, so u cannot go wrong anywhere.

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Potato Sev – Aloo Sev Recipe

October 24, 2016 Diwali Snacks, Holi Recipes, Potato Recipes, Savoury Snacks  4 comments

With Diwali around the corner, am sure all of you will be busy preparing sweets and snacks. This Potato Sev is yet another addictive snack for Diwali. Potato is the hero of this Potato Sev recipe. It is spicy and full of bursting flavours. Not much preparation is needed for this. If you want to make it as a Plain Sev click HERE for the recipe. I made a small batch of this Aloo Sev and it just vanished in a couple of days 🙂 Recipe with full video, so beginners check it out!!

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Badam Halwa

October 22, 2016 Diwali Sweets, Gokulashtami Recipes, Halwa Recipes, Holi Recipes, Sweets/Desserts  13 comments

Badam Halwa is a rich and delicious sweet made with almond paste, sugar and ghee. There is no sugar syrup consistency needed in making this Badam halwa. Is it not good news?!? Unlike other sweets, this Badam Halwa does not need a lot of ghee. I have posted a Badam Burfi recipe earlier. Its a microwave version. Kaju Katli is yet another favourite of mine. Try anyone of these if u are a fan of cashew/badam based sweets.

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Thattai – Easy Thattai Recipe

October 19, 2016 Diwali Snacks, Gokulashtami Recipes, Savoury Snacks  4 comments

Thattai is a savoury snack that can be made for Diwali or as a tea time snack, though I make it only during Diwali. Savoury snacks are always a hit at home. As I am the only sweet toothed here 🙂 So these kind of snacks will be finished in no time. This Thattai recipe is an instant one that can be made with store bought rice flour. This is yet another full video recipe for Diwali 🙂

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