• Cluster Beans Poriyal

    Cluster Beans Poriyal

      Description: Tender Green Cluster bean pods seasoned with fresh coconut cumin masala, a delectable curry which can be served with Roti or Rice. As a rich source of protein and fiber, cluster beans offer several health benefits. Cluster beans is very useful in controlling diabetes, curing constipation and also reduces the cholesterol level. Gawaar Subji / Goruchikkudu…

  • THAKKALI POONDU THOKKU – Tomato Garlic Thokku

    THAKKALI POONDU THOKKU – Tomato Garlic Thokku

    Thakkali Poondu Thooku is a easy south indian side dish for idli dosai made with ripe tomatoes and garlic. A few weeks ago, I hauled home five pounds of juicy red tomatoes for five bucks. They were tomatoes on the vine and were dead cheap  for that price, also really juicy and vibrant that I…

  • Soya Chunks Vegetable Biryani – Meal Maker Biryani – Lunch Box Recipes

    Soya Chunks Vegetable Biryani – Meal Maker Biryani – Lunch Box Recipes

    Just the usual vegetable biryani with the inclusion protein rich soy nuggets. Ah ha !! what a way to camouflage meat.  Not a great deal of taste for your taste buds nor appealing, that’s how they are and its ok to try once in while, specially if it good for you. For many its a…

  • Collard Greens Poriyal

    Collard Greens Poriyal

    Description: Do you crave for more green leafy vegetables and in the lookout for some new varieties to try?  Then, this recipe is for you!!  Have you tried Collard greens lately??   Never expect any Oohs and aahs,  they are definitely bitter with distinctive taste and tough texture, similar to Drumbstick leaves.  If you can…

  • ERAL VARUVAL RECIPE – Prawn Fry Recipe

    ERAL VARUVAL RECIPE – Prawn Fry Recipe

    Eral, colloquially pronounced as “era / இறா” is one of the most popular pick among seafood varieties.  Eral, as in Tamil refers to prawn / shrimp and varuval refers to a dry stir fry / dry curry. Eral Varuval / Prawn Fry, is a south Indian style prawn fry which is extremely simple, straight forward…

  • Kadalai Urundai – Verkadalai Urundai

    Kadalai Urundai – Verkadalai Urundai

    Kadalai Urundai – There are a few moments in our life when we are truly and completely happy.  Simple pleasures , innocent feelings, good old days.. What pops in your mind?? Verkadalai urundai (kadala mittai) is one street side snack which reminds me of those kind of happy days. This is the treat most of…

  • PUDINA CHICKEN RECIPE ~ Mint Chicken Masala ~ Chicken Recipes

    PUDINA CHICKEN RECIPE ~ Mint Chicken Masala ~ Chicken Recipes

    There are certain recipes which I cook often and among them chicken curry stands first. Instead of just doing the regular curry I add few new ingredients here and there to give a twist and make it different from routine.  Adding  mint leaves to the curry could be one better option, it adds immense flavor…

  • Vegetable Oats Upma

    Vegetable Oats Upma

    Description: Simple healthy breakfast with loads of colourful vegetables.  Regular oats with milk  can be very boring sometimes, that too when you are in a big crave for spicy start.  This version of oats upma could be one good recipe for those days, little lengthy procedure but is a one pot complete meal. Very versatile…

  • Thakkali vengaya chutney

    This chutney requires little time to be made, goes well with idli and dosa.

  • KALAKAND RECIPE ~ How to make Kalakand ~ Diwali Recipes ~ Paneer Recipes

    KALAKAND RECIPE  ~ How to make Kalakand ~ Diwali Recipes ~ Paneer Recipes

    KALAKAND RECIPE / HOW TO MAKE KALAKAND SWEET / DIWALI RECIPES / DEEPAVALI RECIPES/ SWEETS/ INDIAN SWEETS / DESSERTS / EASY DIWALI SWEETS / FESTIVE SWEETS / NORTH INDIAN SWEETS / PAAL KHOA / PANEER RECIPES / MILK KHOA / KOVA RECIPES / PAAL KOVA / TRADITIONAL KALAKAND RECIPE / EASY SWEETS / GHEE SWEETS…