• Little Millet Idli Dosa – Samai Arisi Idli Dosai – Millet Recipes

    Little Millet Idli Dosa – Samai Arisi Idli Dosai – Millet Recipes

    Millets are getting enough popularity these days.. though it used to be a staple in India many many years ago, it was forgotten quite sometime and now all of a sudden its gaining track again because of its immense health benefits. Millets / Siru Dhanyam(in tamil) are a group of cereals which are tiny grains,…

  • Meen Varuval – Tilapia Fish Fry – மீன் வறுவல்

    Meen Varuval – Tilapia Fish Fry – மீன் வறுவல்

    Simple South Indian Style Fish fry using Tilapia Fish!

  • Chettinad Beetroot Kola Urundai – Chettinad Recipes

    Chettinad Beetroot Kola Urundai – Chettinad Recipes

    Kola urundai recipes are very famous in Chettinad region in Tamil Nadu. It can be either vegetarian or non-vegetarian and has got many variations. My grandma makes different varieties and every saturday we get to taste one such deep fried snack, as all saturdays are vegetarian days for us. The recipe is very simple and…

  • Aloo Fry Recipe – How to make Crispy Potato Fry

    Aloo Fry Recipe – How to make Crispy Potato Fry

    Aloo Fry Recipe | Potato Fry Recipe | How to make Crispy Potato Fry | Urulai Kizhangu Varuval  Aloo Fry / Potato Fry / Uurlaikizhangu Varuval is a classic side dish … be it North Indian or South Indian, this humble stir fry stands high as a side dish for any kind of meal.  This…

  • Murungakkai Sambar – முருங்கைக்காய் சாம்பார்

    Murungakkai Sambar – முருங்கைக்காய் சாம்பார்

    Sambar is one of the staple in most Tamilian households, its like there is no other dish that can be so satisfying and hearty than this humble lentil soup. Here is a simple Madras style sambar that amma makes often with meen varuval on the side…. an awesome combo! Back home,  sambar powder is not…

  • Egg Kurma Recipe – Muttai Kurma – Vengaya Thal Kurma

    Egg Kurma Recipe – Muttai Kurma – Vengaya Thal Kurma

    South Indian style Egg Kurma is a mild coconut based gravy which is so versatile and can literally pair with any item, be it rice or roti, tiffin items like idli dosa poori, idiyappam or appam.  I have already shared egg kurma using garam masala, muttai omelette kuzhambu, scrambled egg kurma, muttai kuzhambu kurma… this one…

  • Brussels Sprouts Poriyal – South Indian Brussels Sprouts Stir Fry

    Brussels Sprouts Poriyal – South Indian Brussels Sprouts Stir Fry

    Brussels Sprouts are leafy green vegetables, a member of the cabbage family…looking cute just like miniature cabbages. The only downside is, it has this strong, pungent taste which make many dislike this humble nutritious vegetable. Getting my family to eat brussels sprouts is quite a task and unless there is some flavor that surpasses the…

  • Chicken Tikka Masala Wrap – Easy Indian Chicken Tikka Masala – Chicken Kathi Rolls

    Chicken Tikka Masala Wrap – Easy Indian Chicken Tikka Masala – Chicken Kathi Rolls

    Chicken Tikka Masala  is one dish appears to be on every Indian restaurant menu, tandoor cooked chicken simmered in a thick yogurt based gravy served with soft naan bread on the side…. height of temptation! Well many claim this dish to be British but who really cares, lets call it Indian and make one today- take…

  • Chettinad Pasi Paruppu Sambar – Moong Dal Sambar – Saiva Kuzhambu

    Chettinad Pasi Paruppu Sambar – Moong Dal Sambar – Saiva Kuzhambu

    Pasi paruppu sambar is a simple, easy sambar recipe which you can make under 30 minutes. Tamilians prepare this quick version of sambar often to go with Idli or dosai, even with rice. There are many versions of moong dal sambar / pachai paruppu sambar, moong dal kuzhambu…. I personally love my mom in law…

  • Madras Chicken Curry – Kozhi Kari Masala – South Indian Chicken Curry

    Madras Chicken Curry – Kozhi Kari Masala – South Indian Chicken Curry

    Madras chicken curry / Tamil Nadu style chicken gravy recipe – easy to make simple, delicious spicy gravy. As the name implies its typical Chennai (formerly known as Madras) style Kozhi Varutha kari, a very common spicy gravy which can be either like a thick masala or semi-gravy. We always make chicken or mutton gravy with freshly…