Category Choose your Veggies

Garlic Potato Fry

October 13, 2016 Dry Sabji, Potato Recipes  6 comments

I always try to make some variations in making potato fry. This Garlic Potato Fry is yet another simple and lip-smacking, spicy fry. I actually wanted to make this with baby potatoes, but unfortunately the baby potatoes that I got where oversized. So had to make it as normal one. This goes well with rice or roti. With simple ingredients that are usually available in the pantry, this Garlic Potato Fry can be made in a jiffy.

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Carrot Kheer – Carrot Payasam

October 2, 2016 Carrot, Gokulashtami Recipes, Holi Recipes, Karthigai Deepam Recipes, Navaratri Special, Shivaratri Recipes, Sweets/Desserts  3 comments

Today is a special day for MyMagicPan!! It is MyMagicPan’s 3rd blog anniversary!! I just can’t believe it’s 3 full years already!! Blogging has always been fun, in fact most of the times addictive. There have been times when I plan so much for MyMagicPan rather than other important things ???? especially when we go on a vacation.  Whatever may be, my blog has kept me busy and happy/proud!! I might be repetitive, but it is so true that it has given me a whole new identity!! All of your comments, feedbacks, phone calls, messages & pictures truly overwhelm me!! A HUGE HUGE THANK YOU to each and everyone of you to have supported me all these years & for encouraging me in the future as well!!

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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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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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Capsicum Chutney – Green Bell Pepper Chutney

June 6, 2016 Bell Pepper/Capsicum, Chutney Recipes  5 comments

Chutney varieties are always welcome at home, though Chotu’s favourite is Tomato Chutney. This Capsicum Chutney is a very flavourful and delicious chutney. This is the first time I am trying this. Honestly when my mom told me this recipe, I was quite skeptical about how would it taste when I grind capsicum?!? But when I tasted it, gosh!! This has become my favorite now. The bursting flavours of capsicum and green chillies is a magical combo about this Capsicum Chutney!!

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Pudina Aloo – Minty Potatoes

May 16, 2016 Potato Recipes  9 comments

I love potatoes and I think I have said it in all my potato posts!! I also love the flavour of mint!! This Pudina Aloo is yet another simple and lip-smacking recipe with baby potatoes and the magical aroma and flavour of mint!! This can be served as a side dish for roti or rice or even as a starter. Just mind the amount of spiciness if serving as a starter!!

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Bhindi Masala Gravy – Bhindi Gravy

May 2, 2016 Bhindi/Okra/Vendakkai, Dals/Gravies  9 comments

Bhindi is Chotu’s all time favourite. He loves it any form. This Bhindi Masala Gravy is a semi-gravy in a tomato based curry. This would be his order menu whenever we eat out in a restaurant. I usually make the Besanwali Bhindi when served with rice. This Bhindi Masala Gravy goes well with roti and pulao varieties.

Do check my other gravy recipes HERE!!

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Vazhakkai Chips – Raw Banana Chips

April 3, 2016 Snacks / Starters, Tamil New Year Recipes, Vazhakkai/Raw Banana  8 comments

Vazhakkai Chips is an easy snack to make at home. I had been wanting to make Vazhakkai Chips since a long time. Unfortunately, the raw banana that we get here has a slight fruity flavour, may be because of the transportation time. But this time, it was really good so immediately made a batch of chips and it really vanished in no time. Not much effort is needed in making this, u just need to peel, slice, fry and season the Vazhakki Chips with salt and chilli powder.

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Beetroot Halwa

March 22, 2016 Beetroot, Diwali Sweets, Halwa Recipes, Holi Recipes, Sweets/Desserts  6 comments

Beetroot Halwa is an easy and quick dessert that even beginners can make without any hassles!! I love halwa with vegetables, especially Aloo Halwa & Carrot Halwa . This Beetroot Halwa is a childhood favourite. I love to have this cold. With simple ingredients, this is a good way to include beetroot for kids, if they dont prefer to have it as a vegetable.

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Peas Pulao – Matar Pulao

March 14, 2016 Biryani/Pulao, Green Peas, Rice Varieties  9 comments

Peas Pulao is a mild and easy one pot meal. It is a flavourful pulao variety made with sweet and succulent peas. Goes well with any gravy or a even a simple raita and pickle. It is a perfect lunch box recipe or even for picnics. I recently made this for a get together at home. With simple ingredients, this Peas Pulao can be made in a jiffy.

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