This poondu kuzhambu is an all time favourite in my family. There are many versions of poondu kuzhambu and this is an easy one without coconut or any grinding. This stores well making it an ideal recipe for bachelors and working women.(See tips) Do try my Puzhi Kuzhambu recipe too.

This Eggless Vanilla Cupcake has a story behind.. Read on.. Before that Merry X-Mas to all of you 🙂 Honestly I had no plans of baking this Christmas. Suddenly my little one demanded a cupcake that too with butter cream frosting and decorations. This was no easy a task for me & am not an expert in baking… But still Chotu insisted – “Let’s make it mom”. He brought the courage & confidence in me to try it in the last minute.He helped me a lot and yes – It was a success 🙂 Do check my Eggless Chocolate Cupcake recipe too.

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This aloo methi sabji is a dry sabji with potato & fresh methi (fenugreek) leaves along with dry spices. The flavour of methi does wonders to the sabji. Its apt for rice as well as roti. Is there anyone who does not like potatoes? Potato is the most popular & favourite vegetable for most of them.

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White Sauce is one which many of u might be thinking that its available only in restaurants. Pasta in White Sauce is one recipe that used to be in the order list whenever we eat outside @ Pizza outlets. After trying it at home, we stopped ordering as homemade pasta tasted even better. It can be customised to our taste buds as well. Am sure this creamy pasta is a kids favourite and an easy to make recipe for bachelors too.

Tomato Mint Chutney (Thakkali Pudina Chutney) is a super quick chutney for idli/dosa. Though Idli/Dosa Podi is a compulsory accompaniment in my family, they do not say no to this tomato mint chutney. This is a no coconut version. Do my full chutney collection HERE

This is Chotu’s favourite. All he wants is either Sambar or this Chutney. 🙂

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This Cabbage Deli Wrap is a simplified Indian version with roti/chapathi and a cabbage/peas filling. It is a perfect finger food for “on the go” lunch. You can make the rotis & filling in advance and bring them together easily while serving or packing. Try this Cabbage Fry recipe as a varation.

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Kovakkai Fry or Tindora fry is a simple fry that goes well with rice or chapathi. It can be made in a jiffy with the ingredients usually available in your pantry. I normally pair it up with rasam/sambar for rice or for chapathi along with dal.

Jeera Rice or Jeera Pulao is a flavourful & delicious rice variety. Honestly, this is no big deal a recipe to blog… But a friend of mine wanted me to post this. So this is especially for my friend “S” 🙂

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This creamy white sauce is so easy and takes just 15 mins to make. The moment I think of this white sauce the first dish that comes to my mind is Pasta. I love to have Pasta in white sauce (Recipe coming soon) Click HERE for recipe.. You can use it to make pasta or as a dip to dunk in some french fries or tortillas. Am sure it will be a hit among kids. No fancy ingredients are needed.

Methi Roti or Methi Thepla is a simple & nutritious flat bread made with wheat flour & methi leaves (fenugreek leaves or vendhaya keerai) . It stays softer for a long time making it an ideal lunch box item. This does not require any side dish as such. It can be had with pickle or a simple raita, Or it can be ahad with this simple Dal Fry. If u are wondering if methi leaves would give a bitter taste to the roti, trust me, it will not.

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