Category Recipe Collection

Banana Grape Smoothie

June 26, 2014 Drinks, Kids Bay, Summer Special  4 comments

Grape in a smoothie??? Its my least favourite fruit to make a smoothie. But I ended up making this Banana Grape Smoothie as Chotu wanted a smoothie with grapes. But for him, I wouldn’t have tried this combo at all.. Trust me it was just as delicious as any other smoothie. So if u are like me, just try making this simple yet yummy Banana Grape Smoothie.

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Red Coconut Chutney

June 23, 2014 Chutney Recipes, Coconut, Side Dish for Idli/Dosa, Tirunelveli Style Recipes  8 comments

Red Coconut Chutney is a coconut chutney made with dry red chillies. In our family, this is the default chutney that we make when we travel. We call this “Ooruku Pora Chutney”. Funny isn’t it? This stays good for a day or two if handled properly. Spicy red coconut chutney along with pillow soft idlis is a divine combo. Try making this simple yet delicious chutney.

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Banana Oats Muffins

June 16, 2014 Baked Goodies, Cakes/Muffins, Christmas Recipes, Oats Recipes  9 comments

These Banana Oats Muffins are healthy & delicious breakfast muffins. Perfect for those busy days, they are light yet filling along with a glass of milk. Filled with the goodness of banana & oats, they are definitely a high source of fiber breakfast on the go. Unlike my other muffin recipes, I have used an egg in this. See tips for substitutes if needed.

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Pudina Chaas – Mint Chaas – Mint Flavoured Buttermilk

June 13, 2014 Drinks, Holi Recipes, Summer Special  3 comments

Chaas is nothing but buttermilk. Pudina Chaas is a simple, yet refreshing drink that is perfect for summer months. It is made with yogurt, a bursting punch of mint leaves & a dash of roasted cumin seeds. It is good to include this Pudina Chaas as a regular part of our diet, as it not only acts as a summer cooler but also helps in digestion.

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Methi Matar Malai – Methi Mutter Malai Recipe

June 11, 2014 Dals/Gravies, Green Peas  11 comments

Methi Matar Malai is a rich and creamy side dish with green peas and methi/fenugreek leaves. It is one among the most popular recipes in a restaurant’s menu card. It goes well with roti, naan and pulao varieties. U would definitely love the aromatic combo of methi leaves and sweet green peas. Do try my Peas Masala for a variation.

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Oats Idli – Instant Oats Idli

June 6, 2014 Bachelor Friendly Recipes, Breakfast/Dinner, Oats Recipes  17 comments

Oats Idli is an easy, instant & healthy breakfast recipe. Its instant because there is no soaking, grinding & fermenting required. How cool is that??

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Cluster Beans Paruppu Usili – Kothavarangai Paruppu Usili

June 4, 2014 Beans, Kootu / Poriyal Varieties, Tamil New Year Recipes  6 comments

Kothavarangai Paruppu Usili is a popular South Indian side dish made with kothavarangai/cluster beans and lentils. It is mostly served in South Indian marriages. This can be made with beans too..

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Oreo Milkshake

June 2, 2014 Drinks, Kids Bay, Summer Special  4 comments

Oreo is Chotu’s favourite. He is just crazy about it. The moment I told the name ” Oreo Milkshake “, he wanted to help me in making it and just guessed the ingredients correctly :). Yes!! It’s so simple that even a child can guess it.

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Sambar Recipe – Drumstick Sambar

May 30, 2014 Bachelor Friendly Recipes, Basics, Kuzhambu Varieties, Pongal Recipes, Tamil New Year Recipes  5 comments

Sambar is one of the most essential/common dish in any South Indian household. I have posted a couple of tiffin sambar varieties earlier. This drumstick sambar is for rice. I know there is nothing new in a sambar recipe, but I would like to have a collection of basic recipes too, especially for beginners. Made with homemade sambar powder, this drumstick sambar is the most comforting meal!!

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Capsicum Fry – Capsicum Besan Sabji

May 28, 2014 Bell Pepper/Capsicum, Dry Sabji  8 comments

Capsicum Besan Sabji is a quick stir fry recipe that goes well with rice or roti. It can be made easily with the ingredients commonly available in your pantry. This is a favorite since my childhood. The flavour & crunchines of capsicum along with the aroma of besan is heavenly. I would love to pack these for lunch wrapped in a roti or with a simple curd rice.

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