Category Recipe Collection
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Papaya Banana Smoothie
March 30, 2015 Drinks, Summer Special
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Hot summer has already started in most parts of the world.. Here it looks bright and sunny sometimes, yet it feels cold. Never mind!! I get super happy when the day is bright and dry and is much appealing to have a cold drink like this Papaya Banana Smoothie!! All the smoothies, milkshakes or any fruit based drink is an attempt to make Chotu eat/drink fruits. I try all possible combos to make him happy!!
This is yet another simple and filling smoothie, purrrfect for the summer!!
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Panchratna Dal – Mixed Dal with 5 Lentils
March 26, 2015 Dals/Gravies
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Panchratna Dal or Panchmel Dal is a protein packed dal with 5 types of lentils. It is a very nutritious and healthy dal that compliments well with roti/rice. Its a breeze to make this dal. I usually make this Panchratna Dal when we get bored with the normal Dal. We really love the flavours of this mixed dal.
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Pomegranate Milkshake
March 23, 2015 Drinks, Summer Special
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I love fruits, milkshakes or any juice for that matter.. But making Chotu eat fruits is the most difficult task for me.. And pomegranate is one such fruit that he really hates. Now that the weather is changing I thought of trying this Pomegranate Milkshake and it did work out well. He just gulped this shake without much fuss!!
This is an easy milkshake without ice cream. Perfect to welcome the summer!!
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I had posted this Baingan Bartha long back. Just wanted to update with new pics as I was not satisfied with the old ones. So here it is – As a new post!! 🙂
Brinjal is not liked by all, but it is one among chotu’s favorites.Hubby who hates brinjal, likes to eat it in this form.. It goes very well with rice or chapathi.
Whenever I make this sabji, we dont need a kuzhambu as this serves as a 2 in 1 recipe. I usually make it in quite a large batch and store it as a thooku for a week in the refrigerator!!
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Kollu Thuvayal – Horsegram Chutney
March 18, 2015 Chutney Recipes, Side Dish for Idli/Dosa
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Kollu known as horse gram is a brown legume which has a lot of health benefits. It helps in reducing weight and extra fats in the body. This Kollu Thuvayal is my grandmother’s recipe. There is a saying in tamil “Koluthavanakku Kollu Elachavanuku Ellu” meaning – for a fat person eating kollu will reduce weight and for a lean person Ellu will help in increasing weight. I really like the rhyme in this saying..
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Keerai Vadai – Spinach Vada (with urad dal)
March 9, 2015 Keerai/Spinach, Navaratri Special, Pillayar Chathurthi Recipes, Pongal Recipes, Snacks / Starters, Tamil New Year Recipes
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Vadai is a popular South Indian snack. This Keerai Vadai is a perfect tea time snack. Its crispy outside and soft inside. Usually in the local tea shops they make it as masal vadai/paruppu vadai (with chana dal). I prefer it with urad dal as Chotu likes the Medhu Vadai best!! So I am more than happy to make this as I can add some spinach leaves to it Its the best snack to have on a cold/rainy day over a cup of coffee or tea.
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Bread Gulab Jamun – Easy Gulab Jamun
March 5, 2015 Bread Recipes, Diwali Sweets, Holi Recipes, Sweets/Desserts
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“Gulab Jamun”, the very term makes me drool I am always happy to make Gulab Jamun as it is the only sweet that Chotu really loves!! I wanted to try this instant Bread Gulab Jamun since a long time. As always, I had a pile of left-over bread to be used immediately. So this was the right time to try.. Here u go with this sumptuous and easy sweet as a Holi Special Recipe!!
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Besanwali Bhindi – Besan Bhindi Fry
March 2, 2015 Bhindi/Okra/Vendakkai, Dry Sabji, Kootu / Poriyal Varieties
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Bhindi / ladiesfinger is Chotu’ favourite I used to make the Stuffed Bhindi Masala quite often earlier. But when I am pressed for time on busy mornings I make this Besan Bhindi Fry. Ever since I started making this Besanwali Bhindi Chotu is driving me crazy, asking for this sabji atleast twice a week This is a simple yet lip-smacking sabzi that goes well with roti or rice.
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Onion Chutney – Vengaya Chutney
February 23, 2015 Chutney Recipes, Side Dish for Idli/Dosa
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Onion Chutney is a simple and spicy chutney for Idli/Dosa. This is yet another no-coconut chutney that can be made in a jiffy. This is a comfy chutney to make as onions are always available in my pantry. I love to have this with idlis. It tastes best when made with sambar onions/shallots. I have used a combo of sambar onions and normal onions here!! ( Actually what I had in hand)
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Jeera Aloo – Cumin Roasted Potato
February 19, 2015 Dry Sabji, Potato Recipes
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Jeera Aloo is a simple yet mouth-watering side dish with potatoes spiced with cumin seeds and freshly ground curry powder. It gives a magical taste to it. Potato is our favourite, its almost everybody’s favourite. We love potato in any form, be it a dry sabzi like Baby Potato Fry or a gravy like Dum Aloo. This Jeera Aloo goes well with roti or rice. I enjoy eating it with bread too.
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