Ada manga vetha kuzhambu is very traditional curry and very much different from our normal vethal kuzhambu. We are not using tamarind to make this curry. Instead we are using dried mango vethal . We can make this mango vethal and store it for years.I learnt this recipe from my amma. I loved her ada…
Tomato thokku (pickle)
Tomato thokku is a very easy to make pickle. We can have this thokku or pickle with idly, dosa, appam, kozhukkattai, bread, paratha, curd rice etc. I made this thokku using pressure cooker using home made masala. We can make this thokku in open pan also. Let us see how to make this yummy spicy…
Cauliflower rice aloo poha style
Today i am presenting a healthy recipe for those who are on diet. I have already posted cauliflower pulao in my blog. Cauliflower is high in fiber and B-vitamins. It can protect against cancer. It also contains fiber to enhance weight loss and digestion. I made this dish, aloo poha style cauliflower rice without using…
Rawa Pongal
Rawa pongal is very popular breakfast or dinner dish from Tamilnadu.I made this dish using moog daal and rawa . Sambar, kothsu or any chutney goes well with this. With in 20 minutes we can make this pongal. Let us see how to make this yummy spicy pongal. Preparation time approx. 20 to 25 minutes….
Cauliflower rice Pulao
The Cauliflower is a vegetable of choice if you’re on diet. Cauliflower is low in carbs and can replace potatoes, rice and pasta. It can be eaten both raw and cooked for different benefits. We have to make Cauliflower rice first and use this as a base for the dishes. Today i am giving you…
Beetroot paruppu vada
I was having an unexpected guest for tea. I thought of making somethineg new. Tried this yummy, crispy vada. I soaked yellow split daal for half an hour in medium hot water. Soak this for an hour in normal water if you are having enough time to make. I was having beetroot in the fridge….
Kumbakonam Kadappa
Kadappa is a very popular dish from the place called Kumbakonam in Tamilnadu. I have tasted this kadappa in many resturants. I got this authentic recipe from my friend who is staying in Kumbakonam.I tried this recipe many times at home. It goes well with Idly, Dosa, Aappm, Idiyappam even with poori it tastes good….
Chena kadi or Yam curry.
Chena kadi is one of the traditional dish of Kerala. I learned this recipe from my grand mother Anthammai. She was an excellent cook. Chenai means Yam or suran.Yam is excellent medicine for piles. Yam With in 15 minutes we can make this curry. This goes well with rice as a side dish. Let us…
Eggless Carrot cocoa cake
Happy new year to all of you. After a long break posting here. Let us start the new year with a sweet dish. I always like healthy food. I have avoided eggs since i am not enjoying it. I tried carrot and cocoa cake. Cocoa powder was not available at home. So instead of cocoa…
Tomato kuruma
Tomato kuruma is a very healthy gravy with less oil .This multi purpose kuruma can be made with very few ingredients. We can pair this with Idli, Dosa, Idiyappam, Aappam, Pongal, Puri and roti. Let us see how to make this kuruma. Preparation time approx 15 to 20 minutes. Ingredients. 250 gram or 3 big…
Milo burfi or Bournvita burfi
This burfi is one of the easiest sweet made with milk powder and milo .Instead of milo you can use bournvita, boost, maltova, ovaltin and choclate powder. We can make this sweet with in 30 minutes with very few ingredients. Let us see how to male this easy sweet. Preparation time 20 to 30 minutes….
Baked masala stuffed Capsicum
I saw this recipe in one food channel. Stuffed capsicum is very easy to make. Since it is baked very healthy also. We can have this with roti or even as an evening snack. Let us see how to make this simple healthy snack. Preparation time approx. 50 minutes. Ingredients. 2 boiled mashed potatoes. 6…
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