July 31, 2015

Shahi Tukda

A very rich, pleasurable and exquisite dessert. Fried breads are soaked in creamy milk with nuts, dry fruits and flavoured with cardamom and saffron. An ideal sweet or dessert for birthday parties, pot luck and festive season...

July 30, 2015

Kerala Banana Chips

The exotic cuisine of Kerala presents this Raw Banana Chips made out of a Plantain called Nendran. These thin, crisp, salty chips are globally popular for their mesmerizing taste. It gives unique taste since fried in coconut oil and the method of making is very different from making other chips. Since my mother in law is native of Kerala we never buy this from shops and she makes it often. We love to have it as snacks and with rice too...

July 27, 2015

Mambazha Rasam (Mango fruit Rasam)

Mambazha rasam is one of the most flavourful and delicious Rasam to have with hot steaming rice and also be sipped as an appetizing soup and relished.....

July 26, 2015

Paneer Capsicum Paratha

This is a delightful Paratha with delicious filling of cottage cheese and Capsicum. The fresh crumbled paneer gives creamy texture and the capsicum blended with spices add more flavour to these Parathas..........

July 25, 2015

Shahi Aloo Gobi (Restaurant Style)

Shahi Aloo Gobi is a rich, creamy and popular side dish for any Indian Bread variety. Spiced Cauliflower and Potatoes cooked with curd gives fine aroma and makes it simply delicious....

July 23, 2015

Carrot Peanut Pulao

Carrot Peanut Pulao is a simple, healthy, colourful and yummy rice which is very ideal for Lunch box. The crunchy bite of peanuts with carrot roasted in fresh spices make this pulao very special...

July 22, 2015

Seppankizhangu Fry (Taro root/ Arbi Fry)

Sepankizhangu(Taro root) fry is the all time favorite fry in my house. It tastes unique with crispy in the outer part and soft inside. I prefer to do this during holidays to enjoy this with hot Sambar rice or as evening snack with hot tea...

July 21, 2015

Maaladu (Roasted Gram Ladoo)

Maaladu is the delicious and simplest sweet from Tamilnadu and this is a must sweet item on all important occasions . The soft texture of this sweet melts in mouth with the mesmerizing aroma of ghee and Cardamom. Since it is very easy to make and rich in protein we make this to give kids as evening snack too...

July 19, 2015

Gobi Masala Dosa (Cauliflower Spicy Dosa)

This is a type of stuffed dosa with spicy cauliflower masala. This Cauliflower masala is a very good compliment to any Dosa and it tastes very different and yummy. A very good change of taste from the regular Potato masala dosa variety.....

July 18, 2015

Vadai Mor Kuzhambu (Dal fritters in Spicy buttermilk Gravy)

An Authentic and traditional recipe of Tamilnadu which is made during festivals and auspicious days. The soaked vadas in buttermilk gravy melts in mouth and gives exotic taste..

July 17, 2015

Classic Raitha

Classic Raitha is the Refreshing Curd (Yoghurt) based side dish for any spicy and hot Indian rice and bread varieties. I made this classic bowlful Raitha with sweetcorn, capsicum, onion, tomato, cilantro and spring onions...

July 16, 2015

Idli Manchurian

Quick and delicious snack with leftover idlis. Idli Manchurian is very ideal to serve as starter, snack or evening tiffin. The idlis are shallow fried and sautéed with Chinese sauces and Indian spices. They give fantastic aroma and no doubt that is a tempting dish...

July 15, 2015

Cluster Beans and Dal Curry (Kothavarangai Curry)

Cluster Beans is a vegetable (legume) with very high fibre and it has unique taste with mild sweetness. I made this curry with garlic, dal and coconut that enhanced its taste and flavour to great extend. This curry goes very well with sambhar rice and vathakuzhambu rice.

July 13, 2015

Dried Spicy Peas Curry

Peas coated with fresh spices serves as the lip smacking side dish for rice and roti. This is a spicy version of peas curry that goes very well even with curd rice for lunch box and can also be had as evening snack with hot tea or coffee...

July 12, 2015

Mint Coriander Rasam (Pudina Kothumalli Rasam)

Rasam is a must table item in our family. Hot Rasam rice adding a tea spoon of ghee with any vegetable fry as side dish equals nothing. Enjoy this heart warming Mint rasam with plain boiled rice or drink it as a soup which gives a soothing feeling to our throat . Mint or Pudhina always adds special zing to our food....

July 11, 2015

Tip #33: Simple Strategies & Techniques in Cooking (Part-1)

Learning cooking techniques and knife skills are important than learning recipes. Avoiding complication in cooking makes cooking your passion.The first place to start isn't necessarily a cookbook full of complicated recipes but cooking techniques. Make use of these ideas I collected through different sources and compiled in Smart Samayal Tips to make your cooking easier and tastier...

July 10, 2015

Corn Methi Pulao

A simple but tasty one pot meal that makes your cooking very easy. Sweet corn and Methi leaves add different taste and colour to the pulao with simple seasoning. You never feel or taste the bitterness of fenugreek in this recipe and it is the best way to make your kids to love the healthy Fenugreek (Methi) leaves....

July 09, 2015

Veg & Lentils Spicy Broken Wheat Delight (Gothumai Bisebellah bath)

Loaded with vegetables, flavoured with spices and cooked with lentils this Broken Wheat recipe is a real culinary delight that makes your meal a healthy and nutritious one....

July 08, 2015

Rava Khara Pongal (Semolina/Sooji Spicy Pongal)

A perfect, simple and delicious breakfast that melts in mouth. Usually we make Pongal with rice and this is made with Semolina. So the time needed to make this is very less and it really adds a variety to breakfast with other simple menu for guests...

July 07, 2015

Lady's Finger Dosa (Vendaikkai Dosa)

A simple, healthy and different dosa variety that can be made with minimum ingredients. It is very ideal for lunchbox too since it retains its softness for a long time. I bet you, when you serve this soft yummy dosa, nobody can find out that it is made of Lady’s Fingers…

July 05, 2015

Spicy Drumstick Gravy(Murungaikkai Venthaya Kaara Kuzhambu)

This South Indian traditional spicy drumstick gravy is cooked with spices and boiled in tamarind juice. The roasted fenu greek and drumstick give mesmerizing flavour to the gravy and an excellent side dish to curd rice also, This gravy can be used for two days...

July 04, 2015

Broccoli, Oats & Almonds Porridge

A very healthy breakfast to start the day with. The creamy, greenish and nutty porridge will make your family members a fan of this porridge/soup. An easy to make and nutritious recipe with simple steps….

July 01, 2015

Carrot Halwa (Gajar Halwa)

The lovely dessert of North India is Carrot Halwa and a real delight with the richness of milk, nuts, ghee ,grated carrots and flavoured with cardamom and pistachios.I usually make this sweet for birthdays or anniversaries since it is the favourite sweet of my friends and family members.

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