Category Recipe Collection

Puli Milagai – Puli Milagai Pachadi

November 12, 2015 Condiments, Kuzhambu Varieties, Side Dish for Idli/Dosa, Tamil New Year Recipes, Tirunelveli Style Recipes  7 comments

After all the festive food, we really wanted a simple and spicy meal. This Puli Milagai is one dish which is spicy, tangy and mildly sweet. It is easy to make and goes well with dal rice/paruppu sadham and even idli/dosa. We usually prefer the consistency to be a bit runny, U can make it thicker too. I served with rice, paruppu and Vazhakkai Puttu.

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Potato Murukku – Aloo Chakli

November 5, 2015 Diwali Snacks, Gokulashtami Recipes, Holi Recipes, Potato Recipes, Savoury Snacks  12 comments

Potato is my favourite or to say it is mostly everybody’s favourite. It is such a versatile veggie that it tastes good in any form, be it a simple fry or halwa or this Murukku. This Potato Murukku is an easy, crunchy and addictive snack, perfect for a special ocassion like Diwali or as a tea time snack. It is a very simple and instant recipe. The only point to be remembered is to mash potato into a smooth paste.

Have you checked my Potato Halwa recipe??

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Coconut Ladoo – Easy Coconut Laddu

November 2, 2015 Coconut, Diwali Sweets, Gokulashtami Recipes, Holi Recipes, Navaratri Special, Pillayar Chathurthi Recipes, Sweets/Desserts  10 comments

I am not a big fan of Coconut Ladoo or Coconut Burfi. But when I saw this recipe in the nestle milkmaid channel, was really tempted to try it. To my surprise all of us really loved it. It is so simple and quick to make this Coconut Ladoo. U need to mix just 2 ingredients, cook it for 4-5 mins and shape it once cool. Tadaaa!! Melt in the mouth Coconut Ladoo will be ready!! So do try this yet another simple sweet for this Diwali..

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Kara Boondi – Easy Diwali Snacks

October 31, 2015 Diwali Snacks, Savoury Snacks  8 comments

Kara Boondi is such a simple and easy snack, not only for Diwali but for tea time too. It can be made with simple ingredients available in the kitchen. The only point to be noted is the batter consistency to get perfect round shaped, crispy boondis. Check below to know the tips and tricks to make it perfectly.

Also check my Motichoor Laddoo recipe which invloves the making of sweet boondi’s.

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Mundhiri Murukku – Cashewnut Murukku

October 25, 2015 Diwali Snacks, Gokulashtami Recipes, Savoury Snacks  11 comments

Murukku or any savoury snack is Chotu’s favourite!! This Mundhiri Murukku has become his latest favourite.  It is a very easy and quick to make snack with simple ingredients usually available in the kitchen. Do check out my Murukku & Payatham Mavu Murukku recipes posted earlier. This Mundhiri Murukku has a rich and unique taste. Is it not the best savoury snack to enjoy it for Diwali?!?

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Semiya Biryani – Vermicelli Biryani

October 22, 2015 Biryani/Pulao, Breakfast/Dinner, Lunch Box Menu  9 comments

Semiya Biryani or Vermicelli Biryani is an easy one pot meal either for lunch or dinner. Its a good variation to the normal boring lunch menu and perfect for lunch box too. Loaded with veggies its a hearty and filling meal. It can be made in a jiffy. What more is needed to spend less time in the kitchen on a lazy Sunday!!

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Rava Kesari

October 8, 2015 Navaratri Special, Sweets/Desserts  15 comments

Rava Kesari is the most simplest sweet to make. Somehow missed all these days to post it here. Though many of you might know how to make it, I just wanted to add it my collection. It is perfect for sudden cravings as it can be made in a jiffy!! This is definitely a no-fail recipe. The key is to add the right amount of water and make sure there are no lumps.

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Sweet Potato Fry – Sweet Potato Poriyal

October 6, 2015 Kootu / Poriyal Varieties, Potato Recipes  9 comments

I love any variety of potato.. Sweet Potato is no exception to it!! Usually in India this veggie is mostly available only during Pongal festival. We get it all round the year here. This Sweet Potato Fry is a simple and lip-smacking fry that goes well with rice and a simple rasam or sambar or just curd rice too. Sweet potatoes get cooked faster. So this can be made in a jiffy!!

Click here for my other Potato Recipes!!

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Dry Fruits Laddu – Dry Fruits Ladoo

October 2, 2015 Diwali Sweets, Holi Recipes, Navaratri Special, Sweets/Desserts  13 comments

Woah!! Its been 2 wonderful years since I started blogging!! 🙂  My blog has kept me busy, improved my cooking skills/my way of presenting food, given me a new identity, made me feel proud and what not!!! The happiest moments have always been a comment/feedback, a phone call or a message/picture from my readers and friends who are following MyMagicPan!! A BIG BIG THANK YOU from the bottom of my heart to all of you!! Hope to get your continued support and encouragement..

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Onion Tomato Chutney

September 28, 2015 Chutney Recipes, Side Dish for Idli/Dosa, Tomato  7 comments

I already have quite a few chutney varieties in my archive. This Onion Tomato Chutney is yet another easy and spicy chutney to pair with idli/dosa. When it comes to chutney, Tomato Chutney is Chotu’s favourite.. Do check my Tomato Mint Chutney as well. This version is with coconut. If u are very keen in not using coconut, u can skip it.

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