Category Recipe Collection

Paneer Balls – Crispy Paneer Balls – Paneer Kofta

November 9, 2013 Holi Recipes, Kids Bay, NO Onion NO Garlic, Paneer Dishes, Snacks / Starters  5 comments

Paneer balls are cute balls usually made with a combination of paneer & mashed potato. I wanted to try a different version and skipped the usually added mashed potatoes. So what did u add u ask? Scroll down to see 🙂  This is a much healthier version especially for kids. U can serve this as a snack once they are back from school.. Check my full collection of Paneer recipes HERE.

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Aviyal Recipe – How to make Aviyal

November 8, 2013 Kootu / Poriyal Varieties, Mixed Veg, Pongal Recipes, Tamil New Year Recipes, Tirunelveli Style Recipes  No comments

Aviyal is a traditional South Indian recipe which is made with mixed vegetables, coconut, curd and tempering with coconut oil. This is a must have dish for us during Pongal festival. There are many ways of making this, So here comes my version. Chow Chow Kootu is another favourite in the family.

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Bhindi Masala – Spicy Stuffed Bhindi Masala

November 5, 2013 Bhindi/Okra/Vendakkai, Dry Sabji  5 comments

Spicy Stuffed Bhindi Masala or Okra Masala is a dry sabji suitable for roti, poori & rice too. The mild sweetness of okra along with the spices is totally divine. If u want to make a gravy with Bhindi try this Bhindi Gravy.

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Badam Burfi – Microwave Badam Burfi

October 30, 2013 Diwali Sweets, Holi Recipes, Sweets/Desserts  No comments

Badam Burfi is an easy and quick Diwali sweet. This version can be done in a jiffy in a microwave. So u dont have to spend a lot of time in the kitchen. Unlike the traditional method u dont have to worry about getting the sugar syrup consistency correctly. Is that not good news? Check my Badam Halwa recipe HERE.

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Mullu Murukku – Mullu Thenkuzhal

October 28, 2013 Diwali Snacks, Gokulashtami Recipes, Savoury Snacks  2 comments

Mullu Murukku is a crispy and crunchy snack that we can make for Diwali. There are many versions of making this murukku. This is with rice flour and urad dal flour. Chotu prefers these snacks rather than the store bought junk foods. Though these are addictive i would’nt mind as they are home made. 🙂  Am sure your kids would love these too.. Try this Garlic Murukku for a variation.

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Paal Kova / Sweet Milk Kova / PalKova

October 24, 2013 Diwali Sweets, Gokulashtami Recipes, Sweets/Desserts, Tirunelveli Style Recipes  3 comments

Paal Kova is a popular and traditional South Indian sweet. The best place to get the authentic Paal Kova is from Alwarthirunagari. The process of making is simple, but it is a time consuming recipe. The taste is worth spending so much time.. I would suggest to use a heavy bottom pan, so that the milk does not get burnt at the bottom. U can leave the milk in simmer, stirring it in intervals. When I make Paal Kova, I plan it such a way that am in the kitchen (cooking something else too) so that u need to spend your time only making this. U can try this 10 Min Palkova if u cannot spend much time.

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Rava Kichdi – Rava Pongal – Sooji Khichadi

October 21, 2013 Bachelor Friendly Recipes, Breakfast/Dinner, Pongal Recipes  5 comments

Rava Kichdi is a very famous South Indian breakfast. It’s greasy and the soft texture literally melts in the mouth. Its different from the usual rava upma that we make.It is best when served with Tiffin Sambar and Coconut chutney. It can be given to kids as well. The vegetables that we add makes it colourful and appealing to kids.

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Tomato Pasta – Pasta in Tomato Sauce

October 15, 2013 Bachelor Friendly Recipes, Breakfast/Dinner, Kids Bay, Pasta / Pizza Recipes, Tomato  No comments

This is a simple pasta recipe. Tomato Pasta with fusili pasta.  I once had pasta in a restaurant, it was so bland and tasteless. So wanted to try on my own and came up with this easy recipe. Pasta is a good alternative to the usual boring menu. We usually have this for dinner or somtimes even as lunch. This is just plain tomato pasta made with store bought tomato sauce. If you prefer to use homemade Pasta Sauce, do check out the recipe. You can aslo add any vegetables of your choice. Do check out this Cheesy Tomato Pasta if interested. It can be made in a jiffy. Am sure kids would love this too. Chotu’s favourite is this Pasta in White Sauce.

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Paneer Capsicum Sabji – Paneer Recipes

October 13, 2013 Bell Pepper/Capsicum, Dry Sabji, Kids Bay, Paneer Dishes  2 comments

Paneer is an all time favourite, especially for vegetarians!! This Paneer Capsicum Sabji recipe is the most easiest of all Paneer recipes. It can be made very easily and quickly, yet it tastes yummy.  This can be a delicious lunch box idea for kids – as a roti wrap or a grilled sandwich. Kids would love it! This is Chotu’s favourite filling for sandwich. Check out the sandwich recipe if interested. This sandwich is not only wholesome but also healthy as kids get a good dose of veggies and paneer. You can make it more attractive by using all colours of capsicum or whichever is available. Check my full collection of Paneer recipes HERE.

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Peanut Sundal – Masala Kadalai Sundal

October 10, 2013 Navaratri Special, NO Onion NO Garlic  One comment

Peanuts are very healthy. This Peanut Sundal is yet another easy sundal variety for Navratri, with a dash of amchur which is nothng but dry mango powder. Thenga, Manga, Pattani sundal is a very famous sundal that is sold in Chennai beaches. I simply love it and wanted that taste, but unfortunately could not grab a mango. So used mango powder. U can serve this is an evening snack. This protein rich sundal can be given to kids as well.. Although I am not a big fan of peanuts, I like this crunchy, tangy Peanut Sundal. Likewise try my Green Gram Sweet Sundal.

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