Yearly Archives 2021

Vanilla Ice Cream – No Ice Cream Maker

June 23, 2021 Ice Creams, Summer Special  21 comments

Making Ice Cream at home was a long time dream for me!! I tried this basic Vanilla Ice Cream and it was a super hit at home. This is a simple and creamy ice cream that can be made very easily without an ice cream maker and with just 3 ingredients. The best part is – its an eggless and no cook ice cream.. Is that easy and convincing enough to try at home?? Post updated with video.. Do try my strawberry ice cream too.

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Karuveppilai Kuzhambu – Curry Leaves Kuzhambu

June 17, 2021 Kuzhambu Varieties  No comments

Karuveppilai Kuzhambu or Curry Leaves Kuzhambu is a very healthy kuzhambu variety. I always prefer to use curry leaves by grinding them rather than just adding them in curries (just for flavour) and discarding while eating it. I do add it in curries for flavour but prefer to use the health benefits fully by making this Kuzhambu or Thuvaiyal. This Kuzhambu is really flavour as we are going to use freshly ground powder to make it. Do check out my video for tips and tricks to make this lip-smacking kulambu.

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How to make Homemade Ghee – Ghee Recipe

June 1, 2021 Basics  No comments

How to make Homemade Ghee? Its very simple, healthy and much flavourful than the store bought ghee. I am using store bought butter though. You can make it from scratch too. Ghee is a traditional item in Indian cooking. To me, food without ghee is incomplete. I love to smear it on phulkas, parathas, rice with rasam, sambar, dosa with podi and most favourite of all are sweets. I always use unsalted butter to make ghee. Back in India amma adds Drumstick leaves finally to make it even more flavourful. I have added the same. 🙂

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Spinach Biryani – Palak Biryani – Pressure Cooker Biryani

May 25, 2021 Biryani/Pulao, Keerai/Spinach, Rice Varieties  No comments

Spinach Biryani is an easy and nutritious one pot meal, perfect for lunch boxes. This Spinach Biryani happened on the day I had nothing in the fridge except for spinach. We were in no mood for Spinach Kootu, rice etc etc. All we wanted was Biryani 🙂 Trust me, this tasted totally yumm! We loved the aroma that filled the house and while opening the cooker. It was just wow! I was actually wondering if I should grind the spinach or use it as is. Ended up with the second choice. Shall update here when I try the other here. Post updated with video..

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Vazhakkai Podi Curry – Raw Banana Poriyal

May 9, 2021 Bachelor Friendly Recipes, Kootu / Poriyal Varieties, NO Onion NO Garlic, Tamil New Year Recipes, Vazhakkai/Raw Banana  One comment

This Vazhakkai Podi Curry or vazhakkai poriyal is a simple side dish for rice, made with freshly ground spices. The freshly ground powder adds a magical flavour to this Vazhakkai Poriyal. Next to potato fry this is the most wanted side dish at home.  It is so easy to make and perfect for a lazy Sunday.. This poriyal along with rice and rasam is a feast! Post updated with video..

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Egg Biryani – Muttai Biryani (Pressure Cooker Method)

April 26, 2021 Biryani/Pulao, Egg Recipes  No comments

Egg Biryani or Muttai Biryani is an easy biryani variety made in pressure cooker. Biryani is always a favourite at home. My son can have biryani all day/every day. He just loves it. Do check my collection of biryani varieties if you are like him 🙂 Additionaly if you love eggs this is a total treat! We usually pair Biryani with some gravy and raita. Do check out my Egg Gravy recipe if interested.

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Mango Popsicle – Mango Orange Popsicle

April 21, 2021 Ice Creams, Mango Recipes, Summer Special  5 comments

Mango Popsicle is an easy Popsicle recipe to delight your kids during this hot summer!! It is a sweet treat to be enjoyed while mangoes are in season. This Mango Popsicle can be made in no time. All you only need patience to let it set/freeze to enjoy these cool popsicles. Just whip a few ingredients and freeze it. U can as well put a straw and drink it as a juice too… Post updated with video.. Try my other popsicle recipes if you are interested!

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Tawa Burger – Indian Street Style Tawa Burger

April 17, 2021 Bread Recipes, Snacks / Starters  No comments

Tawa Burger is a delicious Indian Street Style Burger with veggies and paneer. Its spicy, masaledar and yummy. Street style foods are always a favourite. I would prefer the simplicity of street food rather than the ones from restaurants. This is one such recipe. All you need is some burger buns and this can be made quickly. Am sure you will love this flavour loaded, masala burger made on the tawa. Do try my Tawa Pulao recipe if you love street food.

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Raw Mango Sweet Pachadi – Mango Pachadi

April 12, 2021 Mango Recipes, Tamil New Year Recipes  No comments

Wish you all a very happy Tamil New Year. Raw Mango Sweet Pachadi is a simple and yummilicious pachadi for Tamil New Year. It is sweet, spicy & sour making it a perfect side dish for rice. This also goes well with chapathi and bread. Mango Pachadi is a must for Tamil New Year. The idea is to have all the tastes in one dish. Neem Flowers can be added to get a dash of bitterness too. Do try my other version of Manga Pachadi if you are interested. Check out the quick video..

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Paneer Poori – Wheat Flour Paneer Puri

April 6, 2021 Roti/Paratha  No comments

Paneer Poori is an easy, no stuffing poori variety. This does not require any side dish as such. Can be had as is or just with a pickle. This will be a hit among kids for sure. You can sneak in paneer for those paneer haters too. No maida is needed here. We are going to make this with wheat flour to make it more healthier. This is perfect for kids lunch box or as an after school evening snack. Do check out my Aloo Poori too.

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