Yearly Archives 2020

Tomato Pickle – Tomato Thokku – Thakkali Oorugai

May 22, 2020 Condiments, NO Onion NO Garlic, Pickles, Tomato  9 comments

The word tomato thokku/tomato pickle makes me drool!! Slurp!! Its such a multi-purpose side dish that can be had with almost anything and everything!!. I have already posted a tomato thokku recipe earlier which includes onion. Thats a childhood favourite of mine. This one is my cousin’s version, yet another hit in our house.. If u r looking for a No onion No garlic recipe, this is the one for u!!

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Thengai Thogayal for rice – Coconut Thuvayal

May 19, 2020 Chutney Recipes, Coconut, Condiments  No comments

Hope you all are keeping well. What to cook has become a brain rattling question everyday, especially lunch menus. The moment my family members are up in the morning, the first question would be what’s for lunch? One such day, when I had nothing in mind, made this humble Thengai Thogayal for rice and paired it with some Vadai. Truly divine. Its an easy meal to cook & not the usual menu to satisfy the family 🙂  And if u ask me why this Coconut Thuvayal, I had nothing else handy to grind. HAHA

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Banana Walnut Bread – Eggless Banana Bread

May 5, 2020 Cakes/Muffins  16 comments

Banana, walnut and cinnamon are an excellent combo. This Banana Walnut Bread is an easy, moist & flavourful bread that can be made quickly. I am always happy to bake banana based recipes as it uses up a couple of over ripe bananas which is usually available at home. Honestly this tasted much much better than the store bought ones.

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Gobi 65 – Cauliflower 65

May 2, 2020 Bachelor Friendly Recipes, Gobi/Cauliflower, Holi Recipes, Kids Bay, Pakoda Recipes, Snacks / Starters  3 comments

Gobi 65 is Chotu’s favourite. Anytime we go to a restaurant he would ask for this. Have tried making this at home many times but could not convince him. He loved the restaurant style ones.. Then I realised that he was attracted by the red colour and here is the recipe – WITHOUT any artificial colors though. He loved it!!  Am sure your kids would like this too… This Onion Pakoda is always a hit at home too.

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Sweet Corn Gravy – Sweet Corn Curry

April 24, 2020 Dals/Gravies, Sweet Corn  No comments

While we are all still staying at home, am trying to make food more interesting with the limited ingredients available in the pantry or at the stores. This Sweet Corn Gravy is one such recipe. I have never tried a gravy with sweet corn. Well before that I am not a big fan of sweet corn so I seldom buy it. I had grabbed a bag of frozen sweet corn before the lockdown, just because frozen peas was not available. So now it justifies why I am here with this Sweet Corn Gravy recipe. It turned out really well, sweet corn in spicy gravy. We liked the sweet-spicy combo. Do try my Peas Masala or Methi Matar Malai recipes if you want to use Peas instead.

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Biscuit Fridge Cake – No Bake Chocolate Fridge Cake

April 16, 2020 Bars N Cookies, Kids Bay  No comments

Hope you all are staying safe at home. Am posting this simple Biscuit Fridge Cake during this lockdown period to serve sudden cravings. Ingredients are all simple too. This is a No Bake cake. U just need to mix a few ingredients and refrigerate for a couple of hours. Thats it! You can involve your kids to make this simple yet yummy biscuit cake. Its a perfect recipe for birthday parties too. Do check my Peanut Butter Fudge which is also a no bake cake.

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Tortilla Pizza – Easy Homemade Pizza – No Oven Needed

March 22, 2020 Kids Bay, Pasta / Pizza Recipes  No comments

Hope you all are doing well. Pls do follow the govt instructions, stay at home, eat healthy & be safe. Just to boost you all at this unprecedented time, I present to you this simple homemade Tortilla Pizza. Yes! Am sure you all are facing challenges to keep your kids busy and happy at home. This Tortilla Pizza recipe idea came to me in a flash when Chotu wanted Pizza. We dare not eat ouside. I could not imagine making Pizza from the scratch.

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Vethalai Rasam – Betel Leaves Rasam – Rasam Varieites

March 18, 2020 Rasam Varieties  No comments

Vethalai Rasam is a flavourful & healthy rasam variety. Vethalai in tamil or Betel leaves in English has a lot of health benefits. It is rich in calcium and is helpful in curing cold and cough, which is the need of the hour now. Am no Doctor here, but just to remind that a lot of our Indian spices have medicinal values. With or without knowing we have been consuming it all these years. Vethalai also aids in digestion, no wonder it is served in marriages after a heavy meal. Now lets get to the healthy Betel Leaves Rasam recipe. Do try my Orange Rasam too.

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Besan Ladoo – Besan Laddu – How to make Besan Ladoo

February 11, 2020 Diwali Sweets, Holi Recipes, Sweets/Desserts  No comments

Besan Ladoo or Besan Ke Laddu has been in my to do list since a long time. Finally made it with video 🙂 Its so simple to make. Trust me all u need is just 30 mins and Tadaaa these melt in the mouth golden beauties would be ready! Ingredients are simple too. The key to the best Besan Ladoo is roasting the besan or chickpea flour perfectly else it would not taste good. Scroll down to see all the tips and tricks. Do check my favourite Coconut Laddu too.

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Cashew Pulao – Kaju Pulao Video Recipe

January 28, 2020 Biryani/Pulao, Lunch Box Menu, Lunch Menu Series, Rice Varieties  No comments

Pulao varieties and biryani’s are always welcome at home. Easy for me too as its an one pot meal 🙂 This Cashew Pulao is a simple yet rich and flavouful pulao variety. Its a mild pulao. Goes well with any gravy like I served with Paneer Butter Masala or even with a simple raita. Not much fancy ingredients or grinding needed. Can be made in 30 mins. Do check my other Biryani, Pulao recipes HERE

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