Yearly Archives 2016

Kadalai Paruppu Pooranam – For Mothagam

August 29, 2016 Pillayar Chathurthi Recipes  7 comments

Kadalai Paruppu Pooranam is the most common stuffing used for making Mothagam. Last year I had posted Mothagam with coconut and jaggery stuffing. This is with chana dal, coconut and jaggery. My most favourite. My mom usually makes some extra for me, as I love eating this stuffing as is without even being stuffed in a Mothagam. I am just making this as a separate post for easy reference. Mothagam with this stuffing is coming next. I have tried with a mothagam mould. So stay tuned for those cute little mothagams!!

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Baby Potato Biryani

August 15, 2016 Biryani/Pulao, Potato Recipes, Rice Varieties  No comments

Biryani is always a breeze to make. We love one pot meals, especially during travel or for those busy days. This Baby Potato Biryani is a flavourful biryani with baby potatoes. I saw this recipe in a cook book and made a few changes to suit our taste buds. This is yet another biryani made easily in a pressure cooker. All u need to do is marinate the baby potatoes and then the rest of the procedure can be done quickly. Baby potatoes are always a favourite and will be in my shopping list! I simply love the cuteness of the tiny potatoes.

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Nutella Milkshake

August 8, 2016 Drinks, Summer Special  One comment

Nutella is an universal favourite!! This Nutella Milkshake is a cool and easy milkshake to whip in seconds. The other day when it was really hot, I wanted something cool and easy to make. I had some Chocolate Ice Cream left in the freezer as well. Tadaaa!! The result was this Nutella Milkshake !!

Do check my Nutella Ice Cream too!!

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Thengai Podi – Coconut Podi

August 1, 2016 Coconut, Podi/Powders  3 comments

Thengai Podi is a flavouful podi made by roasting coconut along with a few more ingredients. It goes well with hot steamed rice when topped with ghee or even oil. I usually keep a few podi varieties handy in my kitchen. This Thengai Podi, along with a simple stir fry like Potato Roast and papad is a feast!!
Do check my other podi recipes HERE!

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Garlic Pickle Recipe – Instant Garlic Pickle

July 25, 2016 Pickles  6 comments

I love pickles!! Its a divine combo with curd rice. I am more than happy to have curd rice and pickle rather than an elaborate meal! This Garlic Pickle is an easy and lip-smacking pickle variety. Pickles are always the best when freshly made at home. My grandma was an expert in pickles, in fact in whatever she cooked. I have followed the same basic pickle powder that she used to make. This Garlic Pickle is yet another instant pickle that can made in just 15-20 mins.

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Nutella Oats Smoothie

July 18, 2016 Drinks, Oats Recipes, Summer Special  One comment

Nutella Oats Smoothie is a filling and delicious smoothie, perfect for breakfast or as an after school drink for kids. It is power packed with the goodness of oats, banana and the yummy nutella! Chotu totally hates bananas, really wonder how he used to love bananas when he was a toddler. So this Nutella Oats Smoothie is a perfect drink after workouts. Am sure this will be a super hit among kids!

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Garlic Paruppu Podi – Garlic Lentils Powder

July 11, 2016 Podi/Powders  5 comments

Podi varieties are always handy and come to the rescue on a lazy day. Its a very quick option for bachelors as well. This Garlic Paruppu Podi is a simple and spicy podi that tastes divine with hot steamed rice, topped with ghee. I have already posted a Paruppu Podi recipe earlier. This one is quite different and spicy. The addition of garlic takes the paruppu podi to the next level.

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Mini Idli Sambar – Idli Sambar

July 4, 2016 Basics, Breakfast/Dinner, Kids Bay  4 comments

Mini Idli Sambar is a marvelous combo. It is popularly known as Ghee Idli Sambar/14 Idli Sambar. This Mini Idli Sambar was in my to do list since a very long time. Chotu who does not like idli, is happy to eat these cute little mini idlis though and of course dosa is an all time favourite. Sure this is a kids friendly recipe. It tastes totally divine when drizzled with ghee while serving.

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Bread Besan Toast

June 30, 2016 Bachelor Friendly Recipes, Bread Recipes, Breakfast/Dinner  4 comments

Bread Besan Toast is an easy and yummy breakfast/snack that can be made in a jiffy. Unlike the Bread Bajji which is deep fried, this Bread Besan Toast is a low fat guilt free version. U just need to whisk a few ingredients, dip and coat the bread in it and toast it. How easy is that?!? If u do not eat eggs, this is the best alternative to a french toast.

Do check my other recipes with bread HERE!!

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Watermelon Popsicle

June 23, 2016 Ice Creams, Summer Special  6 comments

Watermelon is the most refreshing fruit one could enjoy in summer!! When I bought a large watermelon last week, half of it went in the making of Watermelon Cooler and the rest in this Watermelon Popsicle. Popsicle is a new craze for me this summer, especially I love those cute popsicle moulds that catch my eyes whenever I go shopping. So just to show off my 2nd new popscile mould, here comes this Watermelon Popsicle!! 🙂

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