29 Mar 2015

Onion Garlic Chutney - வெங்காயம் பூண்டு சட்னி Recipe:

This Onion Garlic Chutney recipe is a perfect balance of flavors. The sweetness of the onions is balanced by the sourness from the tamarind and spice from the red chilies. If.If you use a little bit more oil than mentioned in the recipe, this chutney will keep very well 2-3 days, and thus is ideal for travel.
Prep Time: 10 mins 
Onion Garlic Chutney - வெங்காயம் பூண்டு சட்னி
Cooking time: 20 mins
Cuisine: South Indian

Ginger Chutney - இஞ்சி சட்னி Recipe:

Healthy and tasty ginger chutney...

Prep Time: 5 mins 
Ginger Chutney - இஞ்சி சட்னி 
Cooking Time: 20 mins
Cuisine: South Indian

28 Mar 2015

Red Chilly Chutney - சிவப்பு மிளகாய் சட்னி Recipe :

Spicy red chilly chutney ....It goes well with idly , dosa and paniyaram.
Prep Time: 15 mins
Red Chilly Chutney - சிவப்பு மிளகாய் சட்னி 
Cooking Time: 20 min
Cuisine: South Indian 

24 Mar 2015

Kerala Black Channa Curry - Kondakadalai Curry Recipe:

Kerala Kadala curry is a very popular and traditional dish of Kerala.Kadala curry goes well not only with appam and puttu but also with dosa, idiyappam, chapathi and poori.. It is so easy to prepare and tastes great.black chickpeas being a good source of proteins, this curry is nutritious and healthy.
Prep Time: 15 mins
Kerala Black Channa Curry - Kondakadalai Curry Recipe
Cooking Time: 30 mins
Cuisine : South Indian - Kerala

20 Mar 2015

Kadamba Chutney - கதம்ப சட்னி - Mixed Chutney Recipe :

“Kadambam” means mixture. This Kadamba Chutney can be prepared with different combinations of many ingredients.Simple and tasty side dish(Indian dip)for Idly and dosa.

Prep Time: 15 mins
Kadamba Chutney - Mixed Chutney Recipe
Cooking Time: 20 mins
Cuisine: South Indian

Vendakkai Sambar - Lady's Finger / Okra Sambar Recipe :

A traditional South Indian meal is never incomplete without sambar.This is a very easy to make yet tasty sambar that has been one of my favorite recipe.Sambar powder and a pinch of asafoetida is enough to make it flavorful and delicious recipe.This versatile dish can be served with steamed rice or as a side dish for Idly, dosa or Pongal.Okras / lady’s finger taste great when added to sambar.

Prep Time: 15 mins
Vendakkai Sambar Recipe
Cooking Time: 30 mins
Cuisine: South Indian

Mixed Vegetable Kurma - Vegetable Kurma for Biryani Recipe:

Mixed Vegetable Korma is a very mild yet flavorful dish.Try this recipe for Vegetable biryani and kuska biryani.It also goes with chapathi, parota, etc.

Prep Time: 20 mins 
Vegetable Kurma for Biryani
Cooking Time: 20 - 30 mins
Cuisine: South Indian

Keerai Poriyal - முருங்கைகீரை/ அகத்திகீரை Poriyal Recipe :

Spinach has more health wonders that are absent in fruits and vegetables.Spinach is an excellent source of vitamin K, vitamin A ,manganese, fol-ate, magnesium, iron, copper, vitamin B2, vitamin B6, vitamin E, calcium, potassium, and vitamin C. It is a very-good source of dietary fiber, phosphorus, vitamin B1, zinc, protein.Dark leafy greens like spinach are important for skin and hair, bone health, and provide protein, iron, and minerals.

Prep Time: 20 mins
Keerai Poriyal Recipe
Cooking Time : 10 mins
Cuisine: South Indian

16 Mar 2015

Kondakadali Masala Vadai - Black Channa Vadai Recipe :

Healthy Kondakadalai vadai...


Prep Time: 30 mins and 2 hour 
Kondakadali Vadai - Black Channa Vadai Recipe
Cooking Time: 40 mins
Cuisine: South Indian

Measuring Spoons and Cups

Measurement Used in all recipes.



Measuring may change according to method used.

SPOONS :
  • 1/8 TSP        - 0.5 ML
  • 1/4 TSP        - 1.25 ML
  • 1/2 TSP        -  2.5 ML
  • 1 TSP           - 5 ML
  • 1 TBSP        - 15 ML

Garlic Idly Podi / Powder - Poondu Idly Podi Recipe :

Garlic Podi - side dish for Idly / dosa....

Prep Time: 10 mins
Garlic Podi - Pundu Podi Recipe
Cooking Time : 20 - 30 mins
Cuisine : South Indian

13 Mar 2015

Andhra Rasam Powder Recipe - Charu Podi Recipe:

Andhra style Rasam powder - Charu Podi....


Prep Time: 15 mins
Andhra Rasam Powder Recipe  - Charu Podi Recipe
Cooking Time: 20 mins
Cuisine: South Indian - Andhra

Rava Upma Recipe - How to make Basic Upma - Quick Breakfast recipe :

Easy and quick rava upma....

Prep Time: 5 mins
Basic Upma Recipe 
Cooking Time: 15 mins
Cuisine: South Indian

12 Mar 2015

Tomato Thokku - Version : 2

Easy and tasty tomato thokku....

Prep Time: 10 mins
Tomato Thokku - Version : 2
Cooking Time : 20  - 25 mins
Cuisine : South Indian

27 Feb 2015

Arisi Paruppu Sadam Recipe:

Arisi Paruppu Sadam is very famous in Coimbatore....Lets see this delicious dish with step by step pictures....

Prep Time: 10 mins
Arisi Paruppu Sadam 
Cooking Time: 20 mins
Cuisine: South Indian

Aloo Bhindi Poriyal - Potato / Lady's finger Poriyal Recipe :

Aloo Bhindi Poriyal - Potato / Lady's finger Poriyal.....

Prep Time : 10 mins
Aloo Bhindi Poriyal - Potato / Lady's finger Poriyal
Cooking Time : 30 mins
Cuisine : North Indian

Dahi Channa Chaat - Black Kondakadalai Chaat recipe :

Healthy dahi channa chaat .....

Prep Time : 30 mins
Dahi Channa Chaat - Black Kondakadalai Chaat recipe
Cooking time : 15 mins
Cuisine : Indian recipe

How to Cook Basmati Rice for Biryani :

How to cook perfect basmati rice for biryani......

Prep Time : 30 mins
How to Cook Basmati Rice for Biryani
Cooking Time : 15 - 20 mins
Cuisine : Indian

26 Feb 2015

Nandu Soup / Crab Soup - Nandu Rasam Recipe :

Nandu rasam / Crab soup is very healthy and high rich in protein.The nandu rasam is best medicine for cold.Let's see step by step pictures...

Prep Time : 20 mins
Nandu Soup / Crab Soup - Nandu Rasam Recipe
Cooking Time : 20 mins
Cuisine : South Indian

Green Chilly Chutney Recipe :

Spicy and tangy green chilly chutney.....

Prep Time : 10 mins 
Green Chilly Chutney Recipe
Cooking Time : 20 mins
Cuisine : South Indian

Simple Tawa Bread Sandwich :

A tawa sandwich is as Indian version of grill sandwich which is prepared on a tawa/pan instead of grilled.

Prep Time : 20 mins
Bread Sandwich 
Cooking Time : 20 mins
Cuisine : Indian

Capsicum Chutney / Bellpepper Chutney Recipe :

Tasty capsicum chutney......

Prep Time : 10 mins
Capsicum Chutney / Bell-pepper Chutney Recipe
Cooking Time : 15 min
Cuisine : South Indian

23 Feb 2015

Bhuna Egg Dosa Recipe :

Spicy and tasty bhuna egg dosa.....

Prep Time : 10 Mins
Bhuna Egg dosa
Cooking Time : 5 Mins
Cuisine : Indian

How to cook Basmati Rice in Draining Method :

How to cook Basmati Rice in Draining Method...........A simple pot of basmati rice can defeat even the most experienced cooks, especially when it comes to getting it right. The perfect rice is soft and fluffy, with each grain perfectly separate......

Prep Time: 10 mins 
How to cook Basmati Rice in Draining Method
Cooking Time : 20 min

Dahi Vada - Curd Vadi North Indian Style :

Dahi Vada - Curd Vadi North Indian Style..........

Prep Time : 1 hour
Dahi Vada - Curd Vadi North Indian Style 
Cooking Time : 20 mins
Cuisine : North Indian

15 Feb 2015

Crab /Nandu Pepper Curry Recipe :

Crab / Nandu pepper curry......

Prep Time : 30 mins
Nandu Pepper Curry Recipe
Cooking Time : 30 mins
Cuisine : South Indian

Prawn Kuzhambu - South Indian Prawn Kuzhambu Recipe :

South Indian Prawn Kuzhambu.....

Prep Time : 30 Mins
Prawn Kuzhambu - South Indian Prawn Kuzhambu
Cooking Time : 30 - 40 Mins 
Cuisine : South Indian

Rice Cheese Balls Recipe by using left over rice :

This recipe is so simple to make with few ingredients....

Prep Time : 10 mins
Rice cheese balls 
Cooking Time : 10 mins
Cuisine : Indian

Vegetable Chutney - Mixed Vegetable Chutney Recipe for Idly, Dosa:

Vegetable chutney.......

Prep Time : 10 mins
Vegetable Chutney - Mixed Vegetable Chutney Recipe for Idly, Dosa
Cooking Time : 20 mins
Cuisine : Indian

3 Feb 2015

Onion Uttapam Recipes- Breakfast Recipes :

There are so many ways of making uttapam. The most popular version of uttapam are Onion Uttapam......
Prep Time : 10 mins
Onion Uttapam Recipe 
Cooking Time : 10 mins
Cuisine : South Indian

1 Feb 2015

Soya Chunks / Meal Maker Noodles Recipe :

Soya Chunks / Meal Maker Noodles............

Prep Time : 10 mins
Soya Chunks / Meal Maker Noodles Recipe 
Cooking Time : 20 mins
Cuisine : Indian

Schezwan Idly Upma - Left over Idly recipe :

Left over Idly - Schezwan Idly Upma .....

Prep Time : 5 mins
Schezwan Idly Upma
Cooking Time : 5 mins
Cuisine : Indian

Soya Chunks Fry / Meal maker fry Recipe :

Soya Chunks Fry / Meal maker fry .....

Prep Time : 15 mins
Soya Chunks Fry / Meal maker fry Recipe
Cooking Time : 5 mins
Cuisine : Indian

Black eye bean / Karamani / Lobia Biryani recipe :

Karamai biryani recipe.....

Prep Time : 20 mins
Black eye bean / Karamani / Lobia Biryani recipe
Cooking Time : 30 mins
Cuisine : Indian

Custard Cookies - Custard Powder Cookies :

Custard cookies.....
Prep Time : 30 mins
Custard Cookies
Cooking Time : 15 - 20 mins
Cuisine : Indian

Thattai recipe - Thattu Vadai Recipe :

Thattai or thattu vadai recipe is a great tea time snack.....

Prep Time : 20 mins - 1 hour
Thattu Vadi recipe
Cooking Time : 10 mins
Cuisine : South Indian

Banana Milkshake by using Left over banana :

Banana Milkshake by using Left over banana ....

Prep Time : 10 mins
Banana Milkshake by using Left over banana
Cooking Time : 5 mins
Cuisine : Indian

Noodles soup - Left over Noodles or pasta stock - soup recipe :

Noodles soup by using left over noodles stock .....


Prep Time : 5 mins
Noodles soup

Cooking time - 3 mins
Cuisine : Indian

How to cook Noodles or Pasta Recipe :

How to cook Noodles or Pasta

Prep Time : 2 Mins
How to cook Noodles or Pasta Recipe
Cooking Time : 10 Mins

Homemade curd recipe / How to make curd or dahi or yogurt :

How to make curd or dahi or yogurt at home with tips and step by step photos....


Prep Time : 30 Mins
Homemade curd recipe / How to make curd or dahi or yogurt 
Cuisine : Indian

Tomato Mint chutney / Thakkali Pudhina chutney recipe :

A simple chutney made with mint and tomatoes well goes with idly or dosa.


Prep Time : 10 mins 
Tomato Mint chutney / Thakkali Pudhina chutney recipe
Cooking time : 10 mins
Cuisine : South Indian

Bhuna Potato Roast - Bhuna Masala Potato Roast Recipe :

This delicious bhuna potato roast is easy to make which means it is perfect for curd rice. The thick, medium-hot, sauce made from a tasty blend of flavorings and vegetables perfectly coats with masala. If you want to increase the heat of this yummy curry simply add more chilies. You could also make a non - vegetarian version by replacing the potato with a selection of chicken, egg, etc.

Prep Time : 5 mins
Bhuna Potato Roast - Bhuna Masala Potato Roast Recipe
Cooking Time : 20 mins
Cuisine : Indian

31 Jan 2015

Cucumber Raita Recipe :

Cucumber raita recipe ...


Prep Time : 5 mins
Cucumber Raita Recipe 
Cooking Time : 5 mins
Cuisine : Indian

Bhuna Masala - Basic Curry Masala for Gravy Dishes :

Bhuna masala or basic curry masala is ready to be used in various curries, vegetable and non vegetarian dishes.Bhuna Masala Recipe is a ready fried masala paste used for making thick brown-red curry / sauce or base. Bhuna means to fry in India hence the title. It hails from North East India, Calcutta and also some parts of Uttar Pradesh. I have kept the bhuna masala red as when I make any dish I would saute them first once it becomes brown then use them for making curries or veggies.Have stored them in the refrigerator with oil so it keep for a longer time.....



Moong Dal Sambar (Paasi Paruppu / Siru Paruppu Sambar) Recipe :

Moong Dal Sambar (Paasi Paruppu / Siru Paruppu Sambar), a tiffin sambar variety which is made watery and goes well with idli or dosa.....


Prep Time : 20 mins
Moong dal sambar  (Paasi Paruppu / Siru Paruppu Sambar) Recipe
Cooking Time : 30 mins
Cuisine : South Indian

Garam Masala Powder - Homemade Garam Masala Powder Recipe :

The art of blending Garam masala involves grinding or pounding a combination of dried spices. All the spices are roasted before they are ground into a fine powder. It is recommended that the spices are blended freshly. This masala powder is ideally suits for veg. and non veg. preparation......


Prep Time : 5 mins 
Homemade Garam Masala Powder 
Cooking Time : 5 - 10 mins
Cuisine : Indian

Peanut Masala / Masala Kadalai / Masala Peanuts / Fried peanuts - Festival recipes :

Masala Peanuts can be savored as a snack along with tea or coffee.....


Prep Time : 15 mins
Peanut Masala / Masala Kadalai / Masala Peanuts
Cooking Time : 1 min for each batch
Cuisine : Indian

30 Jan 2015

Hotel Style Tiffen Sambar / Tiffen Sambar Recipe :

Hotel Style Tiffen Sambar......


Prep Time : 10 mins
Hotel Style Tiffen sambar / Tiffen sambar recipe
Cooking Time : 20 mins
Cuisine: South Indian 

Hotel style coconut chutney recipe / quick coconut chutney recipe :

Hotel style coconut chutney...



Prep Time :10 mins
Hotel style coconut chutney recipe / quick coconut chutney recipe 
Total Time : 10 mins
Cuisine : South Indian

29 Jan 2015

Sweet Chaat Chutney / Tamarind Date Chutney :

This quick sweet chutney has the perfect balance of flavors of sweet and sour using dates and tamarind. A whole new dimension is added to the flavor of this chutney by the use of spices like chilly powder, cumin and black salt, which make this chutney a truly delicious accompaniment...



Prep Time : 10 mins
Sweet Chaat Chutney I Tamarind Date Chutney
Cooking Time : 15 mins
Cuisine : Indian

28 Jan 2015

Instant Mango Pickle Recipe :

Instant mango pickle.....



Prep Time : 10 mins

Instant Mango Pickle 
Cooking Time : 5 mins
Cuisine : South Indian