Paruppu thogayal or lentils red gram chutney is our usual favourite emergency condiment to fall back upon when the urge to cook is very low and the feeling of inertia kicks in , but what a healthy way to indulge in this feeling. That’s is the reason I never feel guilty when I make…
Old pics below of idlis made sometime back . as i had added some flax seeds in the batter, these idlis below dont look pure white . Sponge idlis or khushboo idlis as they are popularly known in parts of Tamilnadu makes excellent soft spongy idlis good for kids and elderly . Now i have…
These are some of the handpicked few recipes from my blog to quickly put together a menu for the festival which includes recipes that are typically prepared for the day .You can browse for more such recipes from my blog . the links are given below to go directly to the recipe and some of…
This is surely the most awaited recipe in my blog by me..!! having grown up in Dharwad..a small sleepy town ( as it is usually described ) in North Karnataka Dhrwad peda is the first love for me and all Dharwadians can swear by it… With a huge fan following of even celebrities far and…
Sri Krishna considered as the one of the most powerful human incarnations of the Lord Vishnu was born around 5,200 years ago in Mathura. Also known as Janmashtami , Gokulaashtami , this is the birthday of Lord Krishna which is celebrated with pomp and religious fervor across the country .The festival is celebrated on the…
Spicy Indian burgers with a spicy potato patty sandwiched with a layer of pungent garlic chutney and served with fried green chillies. Vada pav is a popular spicy vegetarian fast food dish native to Maharashtra. It consists of a batata vada sandwiched between 2 slices of a pav. Pav refers to unsweetened bread or bun. It is also known as Indian Burger. Batata vada is…
Paper dosa , ghee roast is a great favourite with dosa lovers especially kids . Crispy crunchy till the last crumb it practically crackles with every bite . Served as one of the most popular dosas in several restaurants , an authentic paper dosa comes from South . We all crave to have this at…
In South India , the Tamil month of Aadi is considered to be highly auspicious and significant for worshiping Devi/ Shakti/ Amman/ Ambal , Godesses referred to as such , but No new endeavors are initiated during this time period, special pujas and rituals are conducted by several devotees to get their wishes and…
The dosas below are made little thicker with kodo millets The most softest spongy dosas .Millet sponge dosa with no rice . Curry leaves coconut chutney , sagu , and sambar . I intended to prepare batter for millet masala dosa but found the batter good for making Sponge dosas too . So this is…
Ratna Cafe Tiffîn sambar is most sought after by its loyal patrons who prefer to douse their soft idlis in a plate full of sambar . It is not unheard of for patrons to request for additional cups of sambar rather than more idlis . Such is the craving and there is no denying that…
Mango pickles can be prepared with so many different combination of spices , pickle powder . The south Indian Avakkai Oorugai is my favourite but i also crave for the Rajasthani keri ka achar esp to go with my masala rotis or theplas . I also enjoy the same with curd rice . The best…
These are delicious soft fluffy milk bread rolls baked like pull apart breads . you can use a blend of whole wheat and all purpose flour to bake these . They will be soft and tastes too . The recipe Ingredients 2 cups all purpose flour 3/4 cup warm water or milk 1 tsp instant…
Kanchipuram Idlis…another great way of having the normal idlis but with a spicy flavor added to the batter to make it even more delicious than the regular idlis. Normal white soft idlis are bland and need some accompaniments to go with it, where as Kanchipuram idlis make dense full heavy idli flavored liberally with cumin,…
Kodo millets / Varagu in Tamil makes a good substitute for rice for preparation of may dishes and one such is the protein rich Adai . dosa with a blend of mixed dals . Serve with avial, loads of vegetables, a spot of butter and jaggery , the traditional way to enjoy a healthy dish…
Vengaya Kosu is a spicy onion tomato curry from the Chettinad kitchens and served as a an accompaniment to idlis, dosas , pongal. This dish can be made as spicy as you like or keep it milder but makes a delicious side dish and a great change from the regular tiffin sambar. This dish can…
Finally! The crowning glory! Mango Panna Cotta , a dream dessert for mango maniacs and all those who cant get enough of this wonder fruit. You just cannot eat a mango by simply peeling and dicing . It deserved more drama as it isn’t just any other fruit. It is The…
Many of us love the hotel style coconut mint chutney esp seen in several small eateries in Karnataka, esp Bangalore , they just add ladles of this yummy chutney which is pretty thin watery but full of flavors . The recipe which is pretty close to the same . coconut mint coriander chutney : 1/2…
I have tasted malai koftas a few times and I decided to replicate it my way by making the koftas more healthier and by using less oil and adding more greens like methi ..so the solution? You guessed it!! Appe pan or the paniyaram pan of course. It is incredible to see how many recipes…
Idlis and dosas made from hand pound raw brown rice for a change and they came out very well. The same idli batter was used to make dosas too, as I always use the same batter.Works well for me. These are the pics of idlis and dosas made from hand pound brown raw rice instead…
This 10 grain adai mix is the most healthiest combination bringing in many healthy dals and millets together , with addition of oats . The end result is a great tasty spicy adai. You have the choice of the soak and grind method if you have the time or and also prepare this powder in…
One of the softest and most delicious bread i have baked. with every bread baking i learn something new and i get better i hope , although my breads may look perfect , i would have few complaints of my own, except for this one bread which was a winner from the time i started…
Garlic bread is so delicious and can be baked easily by anyone at home either in a regular oven, OTG or even baked a pressure cooker . Once you have tried your hand in baking this simple bread, you will never go for buying one from fast food outlets . Recipe : 1/4 cup warm…
Festival lunch for Tamil New Year and Vishu at my home is mostly an amalgam of dishes from both sides owing to my Palakkad origin and therefore the Sadya lunch as we call the elaborate spread of dishes has delicacies from both states. I try to stretch as much as possible and…
Arbi / colacassia / sepankizhangu makes a delicious side dish as roasted vegetables with spices for chinna vengayam sambar ( shallots sambar) specially . Makes a perfect side dish for rasam or pepper rasam too . Recipe : 2 cups small arbi/ colacassia/ taro , whole ones, dont chop 1/2 tsp mustard seeds 1/2 tsp…
Nellikai Arachu kalakki ( gooseberry curd pachadi ) Nellikai arachu kalakki is a popular curd based pachadi variety from Kerala, also prepared in Tamilnadu . Usually uppu manga or uppu nellikai are used, meaning baby mangoes in brine or gooseberries in brine are used to prepare this healthy Delicious pachadi .. If you do not…
Sri Rama Navami is a Hindu festival, celebrating the birth of Lord Rama. The Rama Navami festival falls in the Shukla Paksha on the Navami, the ninth day of the month of Chaitra in the Hindu calendar. Thus it is also known as Chaitra Masa Suklapaksha Navami, and marks the end of the nine-day Chaitra Navaratri celebrations. At some places the festival lasts the whole nine…
Crispy wheat rava dosa made instantly !! Yes..the word instant does grab us !! I have lost count of the no of times i fall back on this recipe simply because some days breakfasts just dont happen…we are family that doesnt have a great routine ..so a bowl of porridge/ kanji is good enough ..but…
Nankhatais are seriously addictive cookies . ???????? .Indian cookies Nankhatai bakery style ..i had to bake at least three times so that i get good pics for my post and video before they all vanished ..????..awfully easy and anyone can bake them …so if you have taken them out of the oven even few seconds…
Delicious home baked pocket rolls or fold over buns ???????? buns that are so good for holding any filling or stuffing with a savory filling or a sweet filling ,or even just home made jams, chutneys, or enjoying even as a plain bun . Eggless and reduced fat ,no preservatives, unlike bakery ones, these can be baked…
Diwali sweets are many and i have my special few which i prepare often , This is a select few of my recipes for festivals, esp Diwali , which uses milk powder , easy and quick . check out the links of each given below . Mango, kesar ,pistachio milk powder pedha Ras Malai Gulab…
Mysore paak is a sweet dish famous in Karnataka , made of gram four, generous amounts of ghee and sugar.Pak or paka in Kannada means the sugar syrup. Almost everyone prepares this simple sweet. Sounds simple but believe me this can be a nerve wracking experience to new comers who may miss out some essential…
Navarathri is a time for trying out many alternatives in sweets and savory dishes using only ingredients that are allowed for vrat or fast . Here is a sample of nine easy quick sweets you can prepare for the days , without preparation or planning . I have given more than 80 recipes throught the…
Apple millets sheera is yet another healthy simple tasty dish for your vrat menu . Ingredients : 3/4 cup dry roasted powdered millet , barnyard millet or kodo millet / sama chawal . If you arent sure about quality of the millet then soak in water, wash well two to three times, drain water completely…
These thin rice crispies called Thattai/Nipattu can be seriously addictive. With easily available ingredients in most kitchens these are now no longer festival snacks. With the easy to make steps , can be made in minutes with small quantities as you don’t want to indulge too much but yet craving for something spicy and savory. Usually at my place I…
This year the date for karadayan Nombu 14 March 2020 date karadayan nombu 2020 time 6.35 am to 12.08 fast duration 5 hours 33 minutes manjal saradu muhurtham 12.08 pm savithri nombu, karadayan nombu..Savithri pleading with Lord Yama to save her husbands life Karadayan Nonbu or Savitri Vratham is a traditional Tamil festival of fasting…
Before it is ready …freshly marinated in spices and stored in a ceramic jar Come summer and it is time to prepare the yearly quota of baby mango pickles , called Vadu manga I do not prepare for the year but just enough to last a few months as there are quite a few other…
Vrat sweets and desserts are quite delicious and easy to prepare.It is also a time for feasting as much as it is a time to fast. With such a great variety of flours available to those who fast, we can make several delicious dishes and sweets out of them One such is the sama flour halva/samo/ Millets…
It is such a boon to have these ready to make upma mixes at home or send it with those travelling. We see so many branded products in the stores so I got inspired couple of years ago and been making these ready to cook mixes in my fridge. Comes very handy when you have…
Some Diwali recipes for you to make easily at home with simple instructions, try some of these rather than buying and surprise your family with these popular Indian sweets. Click on the link to go to main recipe. Mango Burfi Pineapple kesari/Pine apple pudding Ras Malai Rava Kesari Milk Pedhas Basundi Karchikai/Karanji/Somas Chiroti/Phenori/ Shakkarpara Mysore…
Puli Inji is an indispensable part of the popular Kerala Onam Sadya. This is nothing but a spicy aromatic sweet, tangy sauce prepared by lightly sautéing ginger and green chillies with other condiments and simmering till it thickens. Kerala (sadya) is incomplete without puli inji or inji puli. The various tongue tickling characters of this unique pickle…
Millet kesari is just an obvious addition to my list of many millet dishes .Now that we have figured out how to incorporate millets in a variety of dishes why not some yummy desserts too . This has got to be the most easiest, most incredible of all millet dishes I must say . Not…
image source..medium.com During the Tamil month of Aadi, just as every Friday (Velli Kizahamai) is considered to be auspicious and ideal for worshiping Hindu Goddesses, especially the various incarnations of Shakti, . Similarly Aadi Ammavasai is equally important to perform oblations to our forefathers by the male successors . Aadi Amavasya is the new Moon…
Ingredients 4 tbsp methi seeds/fenugreek seeds ( increase the qty of ingredients after you have tried and tested ) 2 tbsp mustard seeds 4 red chillies or as per your taste. Pinch of asafoetida powder Pinch of mango powder /aamchur powder salt to taste Pinch of turmeric powder 1 tbsp. oil ( sesame oil preferably)…