September 30, 2017

Hotel Tiffin Sambar

Who said Sambar doesn't taste good if onions are not added? Here is the simplest recipe of the Hotel style Sambar for Idli, Dosa, Pongal and Upma varieties made without Onions. This tasty Tiffin Sambar doent need even sambar powder!!

September 29, 2017

Rava Idli

Rava idli is a popular and tasty South Indian Breakfast that can be made very easily. The soft and spongy Rava idlis are very easy to make since it doesn't require grinding or fermentation. Rava idli tastes yummy with Coconut Chutney..

September 27, 2017

Saraswathy Pooja Recipes

Varieties of food are made for the Goddess of learning and wisdom on the Saraswathy Pooja. Here is the detailed recipe of those special items made during Saraswathy Pooja...

September 26, 2017

Pachai Pattani Sundal

Pattani Sundal made of Dried Green Peas is a very tasty Sundal loved by all. Though we make it on any one eveing of the Navaratri days, Pattani Sundal is also a delectable evning snack to have with coffee or tea.

September 21, 2017

How to make Non Sticky Lady's Finger Fry

If you follow these simple steps to make Lady's Finger fry, I bet you will get perfect, tasty, crispy and Non Sticky Lady's Finger Fry that can be served as side dish for Rice, Rotis and Phulkas..

September 20, 2017

Samai Milagu Jeera Kozhukattai (Little Millet Steamed Balls)

Little Millet known as Samai in Tamil is a healthy millet. This Samai Kozhukattai is a healthy No Onion, No Garlic recipe and one of the tastiest Millet recipe..

September 18, 2017

Getti Chutney / Hotel Style Thick Chutney

The Getti Chutney is offered as side dish in Hotels along with regular Coconut Chutney. The Getti Chutney has the flavour of Green Chilli and its always special to have Dosa with this Getti Chutney...

September 17, 2017

Bread Paneer Roll

Bread Paneer Roll is a tasty snack or starter or tiffin that can be served with tomato sauce. I have made this Bread Paneer Roll with very less oil without deep frying and hence can be had gulitfree.

Bread Paneer Roll tastes simply awesome with crispy bread slices stuffed with spicy paneer stuffing..

September 13, 2017

Rasakalan

Rasakalan is a truly delicious, curd based veg curry from Kerala. Rasakalan is unique and special inits own way and tastes delicious. Mix the tasty Rasakalan in hot steaming rice with Pappads as side dish and enjoy the divine taste of Rasakalan.

September 11, 2017

Puli Upma / Kuzhambuma Upma

Puli Upma is one the traditional tiffin item of Tam Brahmin Cuisine that tickles the taste buds. Puli Upma is made without onion and garlic. Puli Upma is made with the Rice flour soaked in Tamarind Juice and roasted with spices in oil. Puli Upma is mostly served as evening light tiffin in small quantities in cups with coffee or tea.

September 09, 2017

Keerai Thoran / Red Amaranth Stir Fry

In Kanyakumari and Kerala, Brahmins call the veg stir fry made with coconut as Thoran where as in other parts of Tamilnadu its called as curry. The Red Mulai Keerai (Red Amaranth Leaves) have distinct taste and flavour and very good for health. Usually Keerai Thoran is made with boiled moongh dal and coconut that tastes awesome with any rice. Here is the recipe of the traditional Keerai Thoran..

September 07, 2017

Instant Vermicelli / Semiya Dosa

Vermicelli dosa is a crispy, golden, netted and yummy dosa that can be easily made without fermentation. You will be wondered after tasting this Vermicelli dosa to know it is crispier than usual rawa dosa. Nowadays this Vermicelli dosa finds place in our dinner very often. Instant Vermicelli dosa is very easy to make for breakfast on a busy day. ..

September 06, 2017

Kollu Thogayal (Horsegram Chutney)

A simple, healthy and tasty recipe to have with hot steaming rice, adding a tea spoon of sesame oil. This gives a real break when had after the days of feast and festivals. Microwaved Pappad, Kollu thogayal and Pepper rasam . What a combination!

September 03, 2017

Rava Kharabath

Rava Kharabath is an authentic breakfast item of Karnataka. This Rava Kharabath tastes spicier than our regular Rava upma. Rava Kharabath doesn't need any special side dish to relish with, but tastes very delicious with coconut chutney. Rava Kharabath is an ideal breakfast to make very easily in large quantity when we have more people at home for breakfast..

Keerai (Palak) Sambhar

Keerai sambhar is a popular South Indian Kuzhambu variety served with rice. Keerai Sambhar also serves as the good side dish for Roti and Chapathi. Since it is made with less oil and more dhal, obviously its good for health....

September 02, 2017

Neyyappam

The easiest, tastiest and fluffy Neyappam I have ever made. I learnt this from my sister. With very few ingredients the Neyappam tastes very crispy out and soft inside. This Neyappam also stays fresh for days. Make Neyappamfor this Onam and Avani Avittam follwoing this method and feel the difference...

September 01, 2017

Thavalai Adai

Thavalai Adai is an authentic Tamil Brahmin Cuisine made in different styles by the natives of Thanjavur and Tirunelveli. My sister's mother in law makes this Thavalai Adai extra ordinarily tasty and whenever my son visits them from hostel during holidays, after tasting her Thavalai Adai he used to insist me to get the recipe from her and do that. This time when I went to Chennai, She was so kind enough to make the Thavalai Adai for me. I made Thavalai Adai after returning home town and it came out very well like hers. The crispy Thavalai Adai with the crushed pepper, cumin and fried coconut pieces takes you to heaven with the combined aroma of coconut oil, gingelly oil and ghee...