Category Choose your Veggies

Carrot Chutney

September 29, 2014 Carrot, Chutney Recipes, Side Dish for Idli/Dosa  6 comments

Idli/Dosa is a staple food in any South Indian household. This carrot chutney is an easy, healthy side dish for it. It can be made very quickly, perfect for busy mornings or tired evenings. This goes well with chapathi, poori and bread too. I always like to make chutneys with veggies. Its a good method to include some hidden veggies for kids!!

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Palak Poori

September 25, 2014 Breakfast/Dinner, Keerai/Spinach, Kids Bay, Lunch Box Menu, Roti/Paratha  7 comments

Poori and tomato thokku has always been my favourite combo since childhood. This Palak Poori is a slight twist to the normal poori. Its a very good method to sneak-peek some spinach for kids who are fussy about it. This does not require any side dish as such, just goes well with any pickle or simple raita. You can serve it for breakfast/dinner or pack it for kids lunch. Am sure kids would love the green color Palak Poori.

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Tandoori Gobi

September 11, 2014 Gobi/Cauliflower, Snacks / Starters  4 comments

Tandoori Gobi was in my to-do list for a long time. Its a very easy starter cum snack. Kids would love it. Since this is a baked version, not much oil is used, making it even more healthy.Most of the times I made this Tandoori Gobi in a hurry and could not take pics to post it here. Finally here is my post 🙂  I adapted this from SK’s recipe.

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Brinjal Podi Curry – Kathirkkai Podi Curry

September 2, 2014 Aubergine/Brinjal, Kootu / Poriyal Varieties  3 comments

Me and my son can eat brinjal in any form and this Brinjal Podi Curry is no-exception. We both love the freshly ground “podi” (powder) that I use in this recipe. This goes well with rice, sambar/rasam. Curd rice and this Brinjal Podi Curry is the best combo 🙂

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Aloo Matar Gravy – Aloo Matar Curry

August 25, 2014 Dals/Gravies, Potato Recipes  4 comments

It was wonderful to be on a vacation, especially enjoying mom made food was divine. Its so sick to be part of the usual routine again.. Anyways will get back to normal very soon 🙂

Coming to Aloo Matar Gravy, Its an easy one pot gravy that pairs well with roti, poori and mild pulao varieties. With a few common ingredients from your pantry, u can make this delicious curry very quickly.

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Red Coconut Chutney

June 23, 2014 Chutney Recipes, Coconut, Side Dish for Idli/Dosa, Tirunelveli Style Recipes  8 comments

Red Coconut Chutney is a coconut chutney made with dry red chillies. In our family, this is the default chutney that we make when we travel. We call this “Ooruku Pora Chutney”. Funny isn’t it? This stays good for a day or two if handled properly. Spicy red coconut chutney along with pillow soft idlis is a divine combo. Try making this simple yet delicious chutney.

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Methi Matar Malai – Methi Mutter Malai Recipe

June 11, 2014 Dals/Gravies, Green Peas  11 comments

Methi Matar Malai is a rich and creamy side dish with green peas and methi/fenugreek leaves. It is one among the most popular recipes in a restaurant’s menu card. It goes well with roti, naan and pulao varieties. U would definitely love the aromatic combo of methi leaves and sweet green peas. Do try my Peas Masala for a variation.

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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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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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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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