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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Dal Fry is usually prepared with toor dal. Dal is a staple food in most Indian homes. Chotu & myself are big fans of this Dal Fry. We can  live with this simple Dal Fry for days together, along with steamed rice and a sabji. It is perfect for a lazy day, yet a complete & satisfying meal. Garlic Potato Fry is the best combo for this. This Dal Fry is so easy that even Bachelors can make it in a jiffy..

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Adai is a wholesome breakfast/dinner recipe. Unlike dosa u dont have to wait until the batter is fermented. You can use it right away after grinding. This protein packed adai goes well with jaggery & ghee, coconut chutney, dosa podi or aviyal. My favourite combo is jaggery and ghee 🙂 Adding Vazhaipoo to this Adai makes it even more healthier.

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Puzhi Kuzhambu is one traditional recipe that we make quite often at home. It goes well with steamed rice and some kootu variety.  For some reasons it tastes best the next day. This stores well outside for 2-3 days and for a week if refrigerated. This Poondu Kuzhambu is a varation to this Kuzhambu.

Baby Corn Manchurian is a popular Indo – Chinese starter/appetizer. Baby Corn is rich in fiber content. This manchurian is a crunchy, sour & spicy dish which am sure is almost everybody’s favourite. Chotu simply loves this and Gobi Manchurian too. Check the recipe HERE.

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