Category Choose your Veggies

Bisi Bele Bath

June 21, 2017 Mixed Veg, Rice Varieties  2 comments

Bisi Bele Bath is a speciality of Karnataka. It is quite similar to our Sambar Sadham except for some changes in the masala! I so so love both the versions! Its such a breeze to make. U can have it with a simple papad as it is loaded with veggies and does not need any side dish as such. I prefer to make this on a weekend as we love to have it hot! And also the consistency is best when served hot & fresh.

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Spicy Red Coconut Chutney – Red Coconut Chutney

June 12, 2017 Chutney Recipes, Coconut, Side Dish for Idli/Dosa  4 comments

Any chutney along with idli/dosa is an unbeatable combo. This Spicy Red Coconut Chutney is quite spicy as the name suggests, as it has red chillies, shallots & garlic. I have already posted a red coconut chutney already which is suitable for travel as well. This does not involve any dry roasting. All u need to do is grind the ingredients and temper it. If u do not want to use onion or garlic check the above chutney.

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Vendhaya Keerai Sambar – Methi Sambar

June 10, 2017 Keerai/Spinach, Kuzhambu Varieties  2 comments

Vendhaya Keerai Sambar is a very easy and simple sambar with the goodness of vendhaya keerai/methi leaves. Methi leaves are a good source of iron and fibre. I usually make Methi Paratha with it. This time wanted to make a sambar. Trust me the sambar will not taste bitter. It will be very flavourful with the magic of methi leaves. Do check my homemade Sambar Powder recipe too.

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Carrot Orange Juice – Carrot Juice

June 7, 2017 Carrot, Drinks, Summer Special  One comment

Fresh juices, ice creams & milkshakes are the need of the hour now. Especially in Chennai, the heat waves have not gone down yet. This Carrot Orange Juice is an easy and refreshing juice to beat the heat. Chotu is a big fan of orange juice. Any sort of fizzy/aerated drink is a big NO at home. Chotu does not like them either. Not much fancy ingredients are needed here. So enjoy this simple and refreshing drink. Check my other summer treats HERE!

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Veg Kurma – Mixed Vegetable Kurma

June 4, 2017 Dals/Gravies, Mixed Veg  13 comments

Veg Kurma / Mixed Vegetable Kurma is a perfect side dish for chapathi/poori. This combo is most popularly served in restaurants. Its a good blend of vegetables in a coconut based gravy. This appears in my kitchen quite rarely as most of the time I end up making Paneer Butter Masala, Methi Matar Malai etc.. I usually make this Veg Kurma when I have left over vegetables, in the sense very little of each veggie that is not enough to make a side dish of its own.. 🙂 Post updated with video on 04/06/17

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Baked Potato Wedges – Potato Wedges

May 28, 2017 Bachelor Friendly Recipes, Kids Bay, Potato Recipes, Snacks / Starters  17 comments

Is there anyone who says no to Potato Wedges?? I don’t think so… Potato Wedges is an universal favourite. Its easy to make and baking instead of frying is a guilt-free method to indulge in this delicious snack. It’s a great alternative to french fries.
As u know homemade is the best, enjoy making these crispy & delicious Potato Wedges as a snack/side dish and treat your kids.. Next to Mozzarella Sticks, these wedges are my favourite!

I had posted this recipe long long ago. Now updated with new pics and video as well..

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Stuffed Brinjal Fry – Stuffed Brinjal Curry

March 28, 2017 Aubergine/Brinjal, Dry Sabji, Kootu / Poriyal Varieties  2 comments

Brinjal is my all time favourite! I can eat brinjal in any form. This Stuffed Brinjal Fry is a simple and flavourful curry to go with rice or roti. The freshly ground masala does the magic here. Usually the stuffing will be made with peanuts and sesame seeds. Since am not a big fan of that combo, have changed the flavours according to our taste buds. If u are like me, try this combo. Have given the usual masala powder option in the tips. Ennai Kathirkkai is my favourite too.

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Potato Puttu – Urulaikizhangu Puttu

March 15, 2017 Kootu / Poriyal Varieties, Potato Recipes, Tirunelveli Style Recipes  6 comments

Puttu is basically peeled and mashed vegetable that is tempered with spices, green chillies and onion. This Potato Puttu is a simple yet flavourful side dish for rice. This goes well with sambar, rasam & most of all with any spicy kuzhambu. Usually I make some kootu variety to pair with it, but this Potato Puttu is also a favourite at home. When we get bored with the usual potato fry with all the masalas, I make this much milder version.

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Ginger Coconut Chutney – Coconut Chutney

March 6, 2017 Chutney Recipes, Coconut, Side Dish for Idli/Dosa  4 comments

Coconut Chutney is the most wanted chutney in any South Indian household for idli/dosa. This Ginger Coconut Chutney is a simple and flavourful one for idli/dosa. It can be made in just 10 mins. Ginger does the magic to this coconut chutney. Do check my other coconut chutney recipes here – Red Coconut Chutney, Coconut Mint Chutney, Coconut Chutney. I found this chutney the best pair for Pesarattu Dosai (recipe coming next) Recipe HERE.

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Spicy Baby Potato Roast – Small Potato Fry

March 1, 2017 Kootu / Poriyal Varieties, Potato Recipes  3 comments

Potato will always be in the weekly veggies shopping list. I always make sure that it tastes different every time I cook it. This Spicy Baby Potato Roast is yet another easy and yummy version of potato fry. Not much fancy ingredients or any sort of grinding is needed here. It can be made in less than 30 minutes flat. Goes well with rice, roti or even bread. Usually the leftover (if any) goes into the making of sandwich – my favourite 🙂 Any variety rice – Tamarind Rice or Lemon Rice or Coconut Rice and this potato fry is a divine combo!!

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