March 31, 2015

Tomato Garlic Pickle

Hot, Spicy and Flavoured Tomato Garlic Pickle is the delicious side dish for idli, dosa, rotis and curd rice. I usually make this in large quantity before the vacation starts since it helps a lot to carry for picnics and travel. The garlic's flavour blends well with the tomatoes and other spices and makes the pickle more tasty...

March 29, 2015

Cauliflower Paratha / Gobi Paratha

Whole Wheat Flour Chapathis stuffed with spicy Cauliflower mixture makes the Paratha a tasty and nutritious one. This Gobi stuffed Parathas is no doubt that is the favorite of all age groups....

March 28, 2015

Vazhaikkai Masala Fry (Rawbanana / Plantain Masala Fry)

Raw banana masala fry is a great side dish for any rice. Boiled Raw banana tempered with spices and coated with coconut masala gives a delicious taste and aroma. This masala fry tastes heavenly to have with curd rice in the lunch box too.

March 27, 2015

Maize/Corn Flour Dosa (Chola Dosai)

The dosa made from Maize flour tastes really amazing. This healthy tiffin can be made very easily for breakfast or dinner and i was surprised when I made this first time since it tasted crispy and tasty like Restaurant Rava Dosa......

March 25, 2015

Cool Cucumber with Moongh dal Kootu

Cucumber always finds a special place in giving a distinct flavour and taste to the dishes made of it. This cucumber kootu made with moong dal is a summer special, very healthy, easily digestible, simple and a comfort side dish for all....

March 24, 2015

Karuveppilai Kuzhambu (Curry Leaves Gravy)

A healthy, mouthwatering and traditional kuzhambu that tastes heavenly. This tangy and spicy gravy can be kept for a week and used. This kuzhambu mixed in hot steamed rice with a drop of ghee and any vegetable kootu as side dish tastes heavenly. Curry leaves is packed with many nutritional benefits like iron and anti oxidant and also helps in digestion...

March 23, 2015

Puli Aval (Tangy Aloo Poha with Roasted Peanuts)

A simple, tasty, light and traditional breakfast. I still remember the huge quantity of this breakfast my grandma used to make when we visit her during holidays for all her grand children. ...

March 22, 2015

Peerkangai Paal Kootu (Ridgegourd in Coconut Milk)

A mouthwatering side dish for Rice, Idiyappam, Roti and Idli. A delicious method of cooking Ridge gourd simmered with onions, tomatoes, mild spices and coconut milk. An aromatic side dish that everyone loves....

March 21, 2015

Poricha Rasam

I learned most of the rasam varieties from my brother's wife who is an expert in making them. This is one of her signature recipe. A very soothing and delicious rasam made without tamarind....

March 20, 2015

Gobi Masala (Cauliflower Spicy Gravy)

A spicy Indian Gravy with the cream of onions, tomatoes and spices cooked with cauliflower. This popular and delicious dish matches well with Rotis and Pulao varieties.....

March 17, 2015

Lunch Box Lemon Rice (Yellow Rice)

Lemon rice which is also fondly called as Yellow rice is the favorite variety rice of many people. By adding some veggies to it it can be made more colourful, attractive and nutritious. This type of Lemon rice is very easy to make, Novel to serve in parties and friendly to carry for picnics and travel also. No doubt that kids too love to have this colourful yellow rice with crisps or potato curry in their lunch box...

March 16, 2015

Keerai Chaaru

Keerai charu is the traditional recipe of Tirunelveli. Though I have not made it, tasted this delicious gravy many times in my friend's house. recently I got a request from a follower of my blog to post the recipe for Keerai chaaru. My friend made this on my request and she mailed me the recipe and photos.....

March 15, 2015

Instant Mixed Vegetable Fry

With whatever leftover vegetables in stock in refrigerator this stir fry can be made and it tastes very delicious to have with both chapathis and rice as side dish. This vegetable stir fry is also very comfortable for Lunch box..

March 13, 2015

Hot and Spicy Pumpkin Chutney

Are you bored of making kootu and kuzhambu of Pumpkin? Are you finding out new ways to make your kids to eat Pumpkin? Try this Spicy and Healthy Chutney that tastes wonder with any tiffin like Idli, Dosa, Adai ,Rotis and also with rice.…

March 09, 2015

Jack Fruit Delight

Sweets from jack fruit

Jack fruit's distinct aroma and its unique sweetness always

mesmerize us. This authentic festive dessert made of Jack fruit

makes your cuisine very rich and special…

March 07, 2015

Stuffed Kuzhipaniyaram

A classic recipe from the cuisine of chetinadu is Kuzhipaniyaram. It becomes more stomach filling, nutritious, interesting and tasty when done with vegetable stuffing.

March 06, 2015

Ridge gourd Peel Chutney (Peerkangai Thol Chutney)

Once you taste this chutney, you will never waste or throw the peeled skin of ridge gourd. It is a traditional, tasty, healthy, fiber rich and easy to make chutney that can be had with rice, chapathis, dosa and idlis. If you make this chutney in the following method, it can be stored in the refrigerator for a week and used...

March 05, 2015

Aloo Methi Curry

Aloo Methi Curry is a delicious side dish with heavenly flavour of fresh fenugreek leaves and all time favorite potato. This curry needs less oil and yet tastes very yummy with the fullness of spices. It can be had as side dish for any rice and Indian bread varieties. I made this curry with the fusion of both North and South Indian cuisine.

March 04, 2015

Bread Halwa

A melt in mouth dessert that is easy to make for any special occasion. With the basic recipe you can make any variations in adding more ingredients like grated carrot, pineapple pulp or orange juice to make it more flavorful and rich in taste.

March 02, 2015

Aval (Poha) Kuzhi paniyaram and Special chutney

Make tasty, brownie and hot kuzhipaniyarams with the regular dosa or idli batter by adding some Poha (Aval).

March 01, 2015

Pepper Curry Paste (Millagu Kuzhambu Paste)

It is the Traditional Kuzhambu variety of Tamil Brahmins which is sought by everyone voluntarily the next day of any feast or long journey. This Millagu Kuzhambu tastes very delicious to have with hot rice and Pappad, also the unbeatable side dish for Curd Rice. This paste can be stored for even a week and highly suitable for travel also...

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