PEAS CARROT PULAO/PULAV, PEAS CARROT PULAO RECIPE- RICE RECIPES

PEAS CARROT PULAO/PULAV, PEAS CARROT PULAO RECIPE- RICE RECIPES

I am posting here after a long gap and i hope it will be regular hereafter, all are in the hands of my little prince who is just 1 month old:). Hope now you can understand the absence of posts for these many days :).
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SEMIYA KESARI/ VERMICELLI KESARI RECIPE/ SEVIYAN KESARI RECIPE

SEMIYA KESARI/ VERMICELLI KESARI RECIPE/ SEVIYAN KESARI RECIPE

Kesari is one of a very common sweet we made in south india. For any guest visits or even for neivethiyam. Genrally we prepare kesari using rava/semolina/sooji. But we can make variety of kesaris using aval(poha/flattened rice) , semiya(vermicelli) , wheat rava etc., with various flavors.
Already I have posted few kesari recipes here in my blog.
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MANGO MILKSHAKE RECIPE / RIPE MANGO SHAKE - SUMMER RECIPES

MANGO MILKSHAKE RECIPE / RIPE MANGO SHAKE - SUMMER RECIPES



Mango milkshake is really a yummy drink made using ripe mangoes. It is so easy to make and really great for this summer.
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BITTER GOURD PAKODA/ PAAGARKAAI PAKODA RECIPE- பாகற்காய் பகோடா

BITTER GOURD PAKODA/ PAAGARKAAI PAKODA RECIPE- பாகற்காய் பகோடா

Bittergourd pakoda is a healthy at the same time awesome snack recipe to munch with evening tea. Generally most of us are little hesitate to use bittergourd because of its bitter taste. Me too was not an exception J. Yes., I was , coz, nowadays I become so much a big fan of this bittergourd, even my hubby too. The technique is in the preparation only. 
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RAW MANGO THOKKU/ MANGAAI THOKKU( மாங்காய் தொக்கு) RECIPE- MANGO RECIPES

RAW MANGO THOKKU/ MANGAAI THOKKU( மாங்காய் தொக்கு) RECIPE- MANGO RECIPES

Mango thokku is a traditional pickle recipe  which will tastes great with the combinationation of spiciness, sourness and mild sweetness.
 This is little different from the mango pickle. It’s shelf life will not be more like mango pickle.

Th method of making this mango thokku is so simple and it is a fool proof recipe. So don’t forget to try this recipe if not before.
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CUCUMBER MINT COOLER/CUCUMBER COOLER/CUCUMBER MINT JUICE(வெள்ளரி ஜூஸ்)- SUMMER RECIPES


CUCUMBER MINT COOLER/CUCUMBER COOLER/CUCUMBER MINT JUICE(வெள்ளேரி ஜூஸ்)- SUMMER RECIPES
Cucumber mint juice is a easy refreshing juice recipe that can be made in ajiffy. It is definitely a different one than our regular lemon juice and perfect to serve for guests in these hot days.
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CHETTINADU POTATO FRY / POTATO FRY WITH FRESH MASALA POWDER(செட்டிநாடு உருளை கறி)

CHETTINADU POTATO FRY / POTATO FRY WITH FRESH MASALA POWDER(செட்டிநாடு உருளை கறி)

Chttinadu potato recipe is in my draft for long time.It is a very flavourful, spicy potato fry and will tastes yummy than our regular potato frys.
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MANGO RICE (மாங்காய் சாதம்) -EASY VARIETY RICE RECIPE- MANGO RECIPES

MANGO RICE (மாங்காய் சாதம்) -EASY VARIETY RICE RECIPE- MANGO RECIPES

Mango rice is one of easiest variety rice with awesome mango flavour and mild sourness. The method of making this recipe is so simple and you can make it in jiffy.

Now mango season is started. I have some plan to post few mango recipes, both raw and ripe mangoes. So on the series, the first one is this mango rice.
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OATS DATES & ALMONDS MILKSHAKE- EASY MILKSHAKE RECIPE

OATS DATES & ALMONDS MILKSHAKE- EASY MILKSHAKE RECIPE

Oats Dates milk shake is a very simple but really a tasty milkshake recipe.
As the name says the main ingredient to make this milk shake is oats, and dates. For additional taste I have added almonds and honey for sweetness.
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MANGAAI INJI THOKKU(MAA INJI THOKKU/மா இஞ்சி தொக்கு) / MANGO GINGER THOKKU (PICKLE)- EASY PICKLE RECIPES


MANGAAI INJI THOKKU(MAA INJI THOKKU/மா இஞ்சி தொக்கு) / MANGO GINGER THOKKU (PICKLE)- EASY PICKLE RECIPES

Thokku /Pickle is a must available condiment in most of the south indian houses.Definitely there will be atleast one pickle/thokku in our house always to have with curd rice.
MANGAAI INJI THOKKU(MAA INJI THOKKU/மா இஞ்சி தொக்கு) / MANGO GINGER THOKKU (PICKLE)- EASY PICKLE RECIPES
My father is a big big lover of pickles. He doesn’t reauire any other side dishes, if pickle is there in his plate.
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BEANS PARUPPU USILI/ PARUPPU USILI CURRY/ பீன்ஸ் பருப்பு உசிலி/ BEANS DHAL FRY

BEANS PARUPPU USILI/  PARUPPU USILI CURRY/ பீன்ஸ் பருப்பு உசிலி/ BEANS DHAL FRY

Parupu usili is one of a very popular side dish recipe in tamil nadu. We use dhals along with the vegetables such as beans, kothavarangaai(cluster beans), banana flower etc.,
The dhals used may differ, we generally use channa dhal and moong dhal. Some may use thoor dhal too. Or we can combinely use all the three dhals also.
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PAAK KOZHUKKATTAI/ PAAGU KOZHUKKATTAI- பாக் கொழுக்கட்டை


PAAK KOZHUKKATTAI/ PAAGU KOZHUKKATTAI- பாக் கொழுக்கட்டை

This is my 200th post here in my blog. So nothing will be better than sharing a sweet recipe. That too a heirloom recipe  and healthy too. Yes., today’s share is paakkozhukkattai recipe. It is  not paal kozhukkattai(milk kozhukkattai) , it is paagu kozhukkattai. This recipe doesn’t call for milk at all. 
This recipe requires rice jaggery and coocnut. It is a traditional recipe which we prepare for evvening snacks and also can be prepared as neivehiyam too.

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KOTHAMALLI THOKKU/CORIANDER LEAVES THOKKU RECIPE(CORIANDER THOKKU)- DRY

KOTHAMALLI THOKKU/CORIANDER LEAVES THOKKU RECIPE(CORIANDER THOKKU)- DRY


Kothamalli thokku is a traditional thokku recipe prepared using fresh coriander leaves. It is really a yummy dish goes perfect with curd rice. Also it can be relished by mixing with white rice and also can be served as side dish for dosa/idly.
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SPONGE DOSA RECIPE/ BUTTERMILK DOSA RECIPE (NO URAD DHAL & NO FERMENTATION DOSA) RECIPE

SPONGE DOSA RECIPE/ BUTTERMILK DOSA RECIPE (NO URAD DHAL & NO FERMENTATION DOSA) RECIPE

Sponge dosa is a really a wonder ful option in instant dosa types. Nowadays there are variety of dosas we can make instantly using puffed rice, bread poha etc., this dosa uses poha. We can also call this dosa as curd dosa, because we have used curd/buttermilk in large quantity.
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THAVALA VADAI, CHETTINAD THAVALAI VADAI- EASY SNACK RECIPES - தவளை வடை

THAVALA VADAI, CHETTINAD THAVALAI VADAI- EASY SNACK RECIPES - தவளை வடை

Thavala vadai is a traditional chettinad recipe. It is so crips and tasty and perfect snack recipe. Simple chutney itself will goes very well this vadai. Actually in our house we have never prepared this vadai. Once my sister learnt from somewhere and told me it is so good and shared the recipe too. Then I tried few times and it came out well. So sharing here.
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KARADAIYAN NONBU ADAI(KARA ADAI) - SWEET AND SPICIER VERSION(UPPU ADAI)

KARADAIYAN NONBU ADAI(KARA ADAI) - SWEET AND SPICIER VERSION(UPPU ADAI)

Karadaiyan nonbu is a fasting performed by the married ladies in tamilnadu. The main motive to do this pooja is for the wellness of their husband.
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HOW TO PREPARE HOME MADE RICE FLOUR ( HOME MADE RICE FLOUR RECIPE)

HOW TO PREPARE HOME MADE RICE FLOUR ( HOME MADE RICE FLOUR RECIPE)

Rice flour is very common in south indian cooking. We can make varius savouries and sweets with the rice flour.

If we prepare the rice flour in bulk we can grind the cleaned washed and dried rice in mill.

Otherwise we can prepare freshly in home whenever required.
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AVACADO SMOOTHIE WITH BANANA/ AVACADO BANANA SMOOTHIE (BUTTER FRUIT BANANA MILKSHAKE

AVACADO SMOOTHIE WITH BANANA/ AVACADO BANANA SMOOTHIE (BUTTER FRUIT BANANA MILKSHAKE

Avacado milkshake is one of my favorite smoothies. It is so simple to make and can be prepared in jiffy.
I have already posted a recipe with simple ingredients of avocado and milk. In this post am sharing another type of smoothie which is equally yummy and creamy. The best thing is I haven’t used ice cream in both the recipes, and using ice cubes is also a optional. Using chilled milk will give you right amount of chillness to you smoothie. So with out guilt we can give this to kids too.
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AVACADO SMOOTHIE/ AVACADO MILK SHAKE / BUTTER FRUIT MILK SHAKE

AVACADO SMOOTHIE/ AVACADO MILK SHAKE / BUTTER FRUIT MILK SHAKE

Avacado milkshake is one of my favorite smoothie. It is so simple to make and can be prepared in jiffy. The main ingredient for this smoothie is avacado , milk and some sweetner.
The main thing we need to take care is using good quality avacado, because if the avacado is not fully ripen or not in good quality , it will taste bitter.
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PORICHA KUZHAMBU/ PORITHA KUZHAMBU RECIPE- ( பொரிச்ச குழம்பு )


Poricha Kuzhambu/ Poritha Kuzhambu Recipe- ( பொரிச்ச குழம்பு )

Posting after a small gap. took this video time before itself, but some how, unable to touch my laptop itself. hope hereafter will post regularly :). ok now coming to today's recipe Poricha kuzhambu.

Poricha kuzhambu is one of a stable curry to be served with white rice. It is a perfect option for vegetarians to prepare for lunch instead of our regular sambar or vatha kuzhambu.We can prepare this curry for festival days also as it is a no onion no garlic recipe. Actually I have used few shallots while grinding the coconut. But is it purely optional. You can simply avoid the shallots and proceed.
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MANGALORE BONDA/GOLI BAJE RECIPE- EASY SNACK RECIPE


MANGALORE BONDA/GOLI BAJE RECIPE- EASY SNACK RECIPE

Bonda is a populay yummy snack recipe in south india. there are variety of bondas we can make with different ingredients. Mangalore bonda is one tasty variety with less ingredients list and instant one.

Yes., we can make this snack in very less time with very few ingredients. The main ingredient is maida(All purpose flour) and curd. I know maida is not a healthier option, but it is ok to use once in a bluemoon J.
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SPRING ONION ALMONDS PULAO - RICE VARIETIES

SPRING ONION ALMONDS PULAO - RICE VARIETIES

Spring onion pulao is a very easy less spicy scrumptious rice recipe.

This recipe doesn’t require any vegetables or more ingredients. It is so simple to prepare and yummy to pair it up with any spicy gravies.

Few days before I had lot of spring onions in hand, so checked my cookbook collections and found this recipe. It was so easy, so prepared it for my daughter’s lunch with simple raita. As we liked it so much, again I prepared for my blog.
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DEVIL MUSHROOM - SIMPLE MUSHROOM MASALA


Devil Mushroom- Simple Mushroom Masala

Mush room is one of our family’s favourite. We like mushroom recipes in any form. Mostly i make simple mushroom masala or mushroom pepper fry to pair up with chapathi/rotis.

Now I have learnt one new mushroom dish from a cook book, which’s name itself will be unique. Yes., that is mushroom devil.
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DAHI KEBAB RECIPE/ DAHI KE KEBAB - MUGHLAI KABAB RECIPE (YOUGURT(CURD) KEBAB RECIPE)


DAHI KEBAB RECIPE/ DAHI KE KEBAB - MUGHLAI KABAB RECIPE (YOUGURT(CURD) KEBAB RECIPE)

Dahi Kabab is a popular north indian kebab prepared using dahi(Curd/Yogurt). Actually it is totally a very new recipe for me. I learnt it from a cookery show and it impressed me so much. There is no surprise in this, because we all three in our family are big yogurt lovers. Most of our tiffin will be finished with curd only.
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PONGAL RECIPE COLLECTIONS

PONGAL RECIPE COLLECTIONS

First of all Happy pongal to all of you :)

Pongal is one of the most important festival in south india. This festival is mainly celebrated in the purpose of thanking the sun and animals(especially cows and bulls).
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MEDU VADA/ URAD DHAL VADA(ULUNTHU VADAI ) RECIPE


MEDU VADA/ URAD DHAL VADA(ULUNTHU VADAI ) RECIPE

Vada is a very popular dish in south india. It can be served for breakfast , lunch and also for evening tiffin as snack. In our house we mostly make this for lunch along with payasam.
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VEGETARIAN FISH CURRY/ CHETTINAD SAIVA MEEN KUZHAMBU RECIPE


VEGETARIAN FISH CURRY/ CHETTINAD SAIVA MEEN KUZHAMBU RECIPE

Vegetarian fish curry is definitely a very different than our regular curry/kuzhambu varieties. That too for a vegetarian like me, definitely it is one must try recipe and it is healthy too. in simple words we can call it as karamani urundai kuzhambu.
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RAVA KESARI RECIPE (SEMOLINA/SOOJI KA HALWA) - EASY KESARI RECIPES

 RAVA KESARI RECIPE (SEMOLINA/SOOJI KA HALWA) - EASY KESARI RECIPES

It is my first post in this new year. so am starting with a popular sweet kesari. Before that  am wishing you all very happy new year. I know it a late wish, but I hope late better than never :).
Rava Kesari is a very popular and common recipe in south india. The main ingredient to prepare this kesari is rava(Sooji/Semolina). We can make variety of Kesari recipes using Poha, Semiya(Vermicelli) etc.,
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