Category Recipe Collection

Adai Upma – Upma with Adai Batter

September 21, 2015 Breakfast/Dinner  12 comments

Adai Upma is an easy breakfast/dinner recipe. I simply love this Adai Upma, when compared to other upmas like Aval Upma or Semiya Upma!! Whenever I make Adai , we prefer to have it for 1 or 2 servings only. After that I make this Upma which we enjoy much better than Adai. It also serves as a good use of the leftover batter. Once u try this recipe, u will prefer to reserve a portion of adai batter to make this from next time 🙂

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Badam Kheer – Almond Kheer

September 9, 2015 Gokulashtami Recipes, Holi Recipes, Karthigai Deepam Recipes, Navaratri Special, Shivaratri Recipes, Sweets/Desserts  7 comments

I dont need any special occasion to make a dessert!! Do u?? This Badam Kheer is one such rich and creamy dessert that appeared in my kitchen for no reason  Though I have tasted it many times, never tried at home during recent times. It can be made with less effort too. The only job in this is to soak and peel the almonds. If u can get blanched almonds like me, this is a super-easy and quick treat for sudden cravings!!

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Payatham Mavu Murukku – Moong Flour Murukku

September 4, 2015 Diwali Snacks, Gokulashtami Recipes, Savoury Snacks  10 comments

This Payatham Mavu Murukku is a crunchy, tasty and simple snack. With Gokulashtami around the corner (Sep 5th, Saturday), I could just manage to post this easy savoury recipe after my vacation. With simple ingredients, this Moong Flour Murukku can be made very quickly. I have used store bought rice flour and moong flour, as I did not have time to make at home.

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Ragi Pakoda – Finger Millet Pakoda

August 19, 2015 Pakoda Recipes, Snacks / Starters  11 comments

Pakoda is an addictive snack, especially on a rainy day it is divine to munch with a hot cup of coffee. This Ragi Pakoda is a healthier version made with ragi flour/finger millet flour. I already have a few pakoda recipes posted earlier. This Ragi Pakoda was a super hit like the other pakodas as well. Chotu did not like the look of it, but after tasting he just loved it. So if u are like him, do not underestimate this pakoda by its looks!!

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Tomato Gotsu – Thakkali Gotsu

August 12, 2015 Kuzhambu Varieties, Side Dish for Idli/Dosa, Tirunelveli Style Recipes, Tomato  11 comments

Tomato Gotsu or Thakkali Gotsu is an excellent side dish for idli/dosa. It is a very easy and quick fix sambar kind of side dish. When u run out of time, this can be made very quickly without much preparation work. Chotu is a big fan of hot, crispy dosa and sambar. I mostly make this tiffin sambar or this tiffin sambar. This Tomato Gotsu is a nice variation to it. Chotu calls this tomato sambar.

This pairs equally well with Ven Pongal too..

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Gobi Manchurian

August 4, 2015 Dals/Gravies, Gobi/Cauliflower  12 comments

Gobi Manchurian is a popular Indo – Chinese recipe. It is found in most of the Indian restaurant’s menu. This can be made as a gravy or dry version which can be had as a starter. This Gobi Manchurian is a gravy version that goes well with Vegetable Pulao, Jeera Rice or rotis/naan.

For me the biggest problem in making this Gobi Manchurian recipe is – I have to literally hide the fried cauliflower pieces from Chotu and hubby. Else by the time I finish making the gravy, there will be nothing left!!

Now to the recipe...

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Mango Milkshake

July 22, 2015 Drinks, Holi Recipes, Mango Recipes, Summer Special  10 comments

Mango Milkshake is one of the most popular milkshakes. We do not get good varieties of mangoes here. This time happened to get a very sweet and yummy batch of Kesar Mangoes from the Indian shop. The mangoes were really very juice and soft to handle. We enjoyed a couple of mangoes as is, some went into the Mango Icecream and the rest in this Mango Milkshake. This is a simple, thick and creamy milkshake recipe, perfect for the summer and season!!

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Avocado Banana Smoothie – Avocado Smoothie

July 9, 2015 Drinks, Summer Special  7 comments

Avocado is totally new to me. This is the 1st time I am trying or tasting Avocados. Recently a friend of mine asked me “What to do with Avocados?” This question really triggered me to try something with this fruit. So bought some Avocados and tried this Avocado Smoothie. Saw this recipe in a magazine and modified it according to our taste buds. This Avocado Smoothie is a yummy and filling smoothie, making it ideal for breakfast!!

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Paruppu Rasam – Rasam Varieties

July 6, 2015 Rasam Varieties, Tamil New Year Recipes  5 comments

Rasam is always a comfort food for me. This Paruppu Rasam is yet another easy rasam variety that can be made in a jiffy. It is very popular in any South Indian household. With freshly ground powder this is a flavourful and refreshing rasam. Mostly when I make rasam, the side dish would be potato fry!! It was not different this time too. I served it with Baby Potato Roast (recipe coming soon)

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Mango Ice Cream

July 2, 2015 Ice Creams, Mango Recipes, Summer Special  13 comments

I just cant believe myself, that how I am going crazy making ice creams these days. Mango is in season and its summer!! So is it not the best time for a Mango Ice Cream? This Mango Ice Cream is the most simplest, I would say.  Does not require any special kitchen gadgets as such. Just whip all the ingredients in a blender and freeze!! Oops, I pretty much told the recipe here!! Yes!! It is as simple as that!!

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