Category Recipe Collection

Paruppu Thogayal – Paruppu Thuvaiyal

May 21, 2015 Chutney Recipes  8 comments

Paruppu Thogayal is a traditional chutney recipe that goes very well with rice. Paruppu Thuvaiyal and vatha kuzhambu along with papad is a wonderful combo. It is a good alternative to the usual kuzhambu and poriyal combo. I make this quite often when we are bored with the normal menu or when I dont have any veggies left.. It is an easy and quick to make thogayal, perfect for those lazy days!!!

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Mozzarella Sticks – Homemade Cheese Sticks

May 17, 2015 Kids Bay, Snacks / Starters  23 comments

Cheese is a favourite among kids and even adults. Chotu just loves the Mozzarella Sticks that we get in Domino’s. It is one of our family favourites, among the limited vegetarian options that we are left with.. I have always wanted to try to make these cheese sticks at home, but was a little skeptical to try as I felt the cheese would ooze out and would turn into a disaster. I saw this recipe in a cook book and was really convinced to try at home, since it was mentioned to freeze the mozzarella sticks before frying. It did come out well and was a super hit at home. 

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Mango Lassi

May 14, 2015 Drinks, Holi Recipes, Mango Recipes, Summer Special  10 comments

I love Mango Lassi !! Whenever we go to an Indian restaurant here, the first thing I order would be this Mango Lassi. As u know homemade is always the best, this tasted much better than the restaurant ones. Its a simple and easy to make recipe too. Just pick the mangoes carefully, they must be fully ripe. It is a thick, rich and perfect drink for summer..

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Vazhakkai Puttu – Raw Banana Stir Fry

May 12, 2015 Kootu / Poriyal Varieties, Tamil New Year Recipes, Tirunelveli Style Recipes, Vazhakkai/Raw Banana  8 comments

Vazhakkai Putti or Vazhakkai Podimas how ever u call it is a simple and easy stir fry. I usually make a varuval or poriyal with raw banana, for a change I made this Vazhakkai Puttu. We loved this too. This puttu is the most common way to make raw banana. It pairs very well with rice, rasam or sambar.

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Dates Almond Milkshake – Dates Milkshake

May 3, 2015 Drinks, Holi Recipes, Summer Special  16 comments

Dates Almond Milkshake is one of the yummiest milkshake ever. Making Chotu eat fruits is a cumbersome task for me and when it comes to dry fruits and nuts its a big No No. So this Dates Almond Milkshake is one such initiative to make him eat dates and he just loved it 🙂

So here u go with this easy and yummy milkshake packed with the goodness of dates and almonds. Its a filling milkshake and a perfect summer drink too..

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Baby Corn Pulao

April 29, 2015 Baby Corn, Biryani/Pulao, Rice Varieties  11 comments

I always love to make one pot meals. The reason behind it is, cooking gets over very quickly, and the best part is I dont have to wash too many vessels.. This Baby Corn Pulao is one such easy and quick rice variety that can be made in a jiffy. This is a flavourful pulao with crunchy baby corns and a magical aroma of freshly ground mint leaves. Goes well with a simple raita. If u serve with any gravy, it would rather be a feast!!

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Masala Poori – Spicy Poori

April 27, 2015 Breakfast/Dinner, Roti/Paratha  13 comments

Poori is an Indian bread that is deep fried in oil. Masala Poori is a slight variation to it. This is made by adding few spice powders to whole wheat flour and then deep fried. It goes well with any gravy, sabji or just with any pickle too. It is ideal for breakfast/dinner. Usually when I make this Masala Poori we have it as is or with any pickle. This time I served it with Aloo Mattar Gravy.

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Watermelon Juice – Guest Post

April 18, 2015 Drinks, Holi Recipes, Summer Special  4 comments

Summer!! Summer!! Summer!! How I wish it was hot here just like Chennai!! I always prefer hot weather than the freeezing cold weather.. I should say it is better here nowadays, at least looks bright and dry . The first fruit that comes to my mind in summer is Watermelon. I really miss the sight of the road side shops in Chennai, loaded with watermelons, mangoes and tender coconuts!! So here u go with my favourite fruit juice – Watermelon Juice!!

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Mango Thokku – Grated Mango Pickle

April 14, 2015 Mango Recipes, Pickles, Tamil New Year Recipes  14 comments

Mango Thokku – Just the name can make me drool!! No restaurant food can match a combo of curd rice and homemade mango pickle.. Do u agree? I have already posted a mango pickle recipe earlier. This is a slight variation to it. Without any preservative this homemade mango thokku tastes better than the store bought pickles. Goes well with anything and everything from bread to rice. Its easy to make too with no fancy ingredients..

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Lemon Rasam – Rasam Varieties

April 7, 2015 Rasam Varieties, Tamil New Year Recipes  16 comments

Rasam is an all time comfort food. Its the quickest South Indian lunch menu with a simple curry. This lemon rasam is a good alternative to the normal tomato rasam. There is no tomato or tamarind in this rasam. Lemon is the hero of this recipe!! It gives a very refreshing flavour along the freshly ground rasam powder..

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