Category Recipe Collection

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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Mango Smoothie – Mango Almond Smoothie

May 21, 2016 Drinks, Mango Recipes, Summer Special  10 comments

We love mangoes. Mango is in season, though I dont have a choice of varieties available as in India here. I got a box of mangoes last week, so do expect a couple of more recipes with mango!! This Mango Smoothie is an easy and filling smoothie, perfect to kick start a busy working day! Without much fancy ingredients and with very less effort this Mango Smoothie can be whipped up in a few mins.

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Sambar Oats – Oats Sambar Sadam

May 11, 2016 Breakfast/Dinner, Oats Recipes  7 comments

I always love to include oats in my menu. This Oats Sambar Sadam is a healthy, nutritious recipe with oats that can be had for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Loaded with veggies this Sambar Oats is a light, yet filling one. I have already posted a Sambar Sadam recipe with rice. This is a healthy twist to it. So this Sambar Oats is for all those sambar and oats lovers!!

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Cucumber Lassi – Salted Cucumber Lassi

May 9, 2016 Drinks, Holi Recipes, Summer Special  5 comments

Cucumber Lassi is an easy, refreshing drink perfect to beat the heat during summer.. Cucumber and yogurt form a very good combo. This is a salted version of lassi with the goodness of cucumber and refreshing flavours of mint, ginger and more.. Without much fancy ingredients and pre-planning, this Cucumber Lassi can be whipped up in a few minutes!!

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Peerkangai Chutney – Ridge Gourd Chutney

May 6, 2016 Chutney Recipes, Side Dish for Idli/Dosa  2 comments

Peerkangai Chutney is an easy variety of chutney that pairs well for idli/dosa or even rice. I usually make this when we get bored with the normal Coconut Chutney, Tomato Chutney. Peerkangai known as ridge gourd has a mild sweet taste by itself. I have added coconut in this Peerkangai Chutney. U can skip it and make it as is too.

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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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Oats Pakoda – Oats Pakora

April 29, 2016 Holi Recipes, Kids Bay, Oats Recipes, Pakoda Recipes, Snacks / Starters  5 comments

Pakoda is always our family favourite. This Oats Pakoda adds an additional healthy twist to the normal pakodas, due to the hero of the recipe “Oats”. Though deep fried, it is actually ok to have such addictive snacks once in a while. Besides oats having a sticky nature, this Oats Pakoda will be crispy, light and airy. This is a perfect after school snack too.

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Muskmelon Juice – Cantaloupe Juice

April 25, 2016 Drinks, Summer Special  6 comments

Muskmelon Juice is a refreshing juice, perfect for hot summer days. I know that the people out there in almost all parts of India are having a tough time with the hot weather. This Muskmelon Juice is a totally refreshing juice to keep you hydrated. Muskmelon is abundantly in season now. So try this simple yet yummy juice!!

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Kollu Podi – Horsegram Powder

April 20, 2016 Podi/Powders, Side Dish for Idli/Dosa  9 comments

Any Podi / Powder is always a flavourful and handy option for lazy days. This Kollu Podi is an easy podi variety that goes well with rice as well as idli/dosa. Kollu / Horsegram has a lot of health benefits, especially in weight reduction. When I made this batch of Kollu Podi, nobody at home even realised that it was made out of kollu. Now this has become a normal podi variety for idli/dosa including Idli Milagai Podi & Sesame Milagai Podi.

Do check my Kollu Chutney too.

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Javvarisi Payasam – Sago Kheer

April 7, 2016 Gokulashtami Recipes, Holi Recipes, Karthigai Deepam Recipes, Navaratri Special, Shivaratri Recipes, Sweets/Desserts  4 comments

Javvarisi Payasam is an easy and creamy payasam variety. It is a very easy one to make. I just love those cute little pearls in the payasam. The only trick is to cook the javvarisi/sago correctly. This Javvarisi Payasam is with sugar. A perfect and divine dessert for any special occassion!! Any South Indian festive meal will not be complete without payasam and Vadai..

My all time favourite is Moong Dal Payasam!!

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