Wednesday, September 30, 2015

Pavakkai Theeyal | Bitter Gourd in roasted coconut -Tamarind gravy

bitter gourd theeyal

Theeyal is nothing but a gravy/kuzhambu made with spices ,deeply roasted coconut and tamarind juice. Bitter melon is fried and added to this to make it bitter gourd theeyal. Frying the bitter gourd  reduces the bitterness to a certain amount.I have added a small piece of jaggery to this gravy but you can omit it if you don't prefer sweetness.

Sunday, September 27, 2015

Mint Rice | Easy Lunch Box Ideas | Step by Step Pictures



Mint has a unique flavour which really refreshes and only if people like this minty aroma can enjoy else please don't try this.At first i too had some query about how its going to be but when i made this it turned out yummy and delicious .Hence in my  note better  try once and then decide whether to proceed further or just stop with once.Here i have prepared this with cooked rice but if you prefer you cook rice with mint water and make it more tasty.In future i have decided to try that mint pulao and will blog about it when i do it.

Wednesday, September 23, 2015

Spinach Paratha | Paratha Recipe

We all know the health benefits of spinach which is a super food loaded with nutrients.It is a excellent source of vitamins,iron,manganese,protein and other dietary fibre.This spinach is important for skin,hair,bone and prevents major diseases like cancer,asthma,blood pressure.But making children to eat it as such is bit difficult,When made as paratha like this they do enjoy the taste and we get satisfied feeding best food for them.This can also be packed as lunch box to office/schools.

Monday, September 21, 2015

Onion Samosa | Triangle samosa | Easy snack Recipe


Onion samosa is one the famous street food in south India and in almost all places like sub urban trains,bus stops,bus depots,tea shops,etc one can find this samosa. Making this is not that difficult with minimal ingredients you can prepare it.Here i have used ready made samosa pastry sheet which i got it recently but making that not a challenging one,only the folding part is little tricky which will be perfect as you try it out..Check my notes on how to make it.

Tuesday, September 15, 2015

Rava Payasam | Sooji Kheer | Dessert Recipe

sooji kheer/ payasam

If you looking for any easy dessert then this kheer comes in handy.with all ingredients easily in all kitchen pantry making it doesn't take much time.To fulfil your sweet carve do make this and indulge in its taste and aroma.

Sunday, September 13, 2015

Chocolate Ganache | How to make simple chocolate ganache


Chocolate ganache is so versatile that you can use them  for frosting,layering or to make truffles.The key note lies in the proposition of the ingredients used in it.The two main things needed to make a ganache are cream and chocolate.

Thursday, September 10, 2015

Nutella Swirled Banana Bread | Eggless & Butterless

Making my kids eat banana is too difficult often i have to force them .so every time i buy banana i also left with some over riped ones.The best way to use it is baking a bread with it.Since i have already baked plain banana bread this time i decided to go with some nutella,is there any who don't like it?... Its a perfect pair for evening chai/ coffee.Go try for it if you are left with over riped bananas.

Monday, September 07, 2015

Hotel Sambar | Easy Hotel Sambar with Eastern Masala | Side dish for Idli / Dosa

hotel sambar
Making sambar is not any difficult task just cook dal with veggies add in masala ,boil and tadka it.Every one will have thier own way of making sambar, some cook vegetables along with dal while some cook it separately and then add to cooked dal.I too have tried many different ways but this hotel sambar stand unique in taste,yes here i have used eastern sambar masala which gives an distinct flavor to it.When ever you see packets of this smabar masala don't forget to grab it as making sambar with it is so easy and tasty too.

Thursday, September 03, 2015

Puran poli | Sweet Boli | Indian Sweet


Festivals is incomplete with sweets and i can see co-bloggers posting many festive recipes as festivals are fast approaching.So i too decided to post my puran boli recipe pending in my draft as this is the right time.Boli/poli is usually made with maida/flour but here i have used more of wheat flour and little maida to make it little healthy.This is my own version and i didn't stick to any prescribed  or authentic way.

Tuesday, September 01, 2015

Prawn Noodles | Spicy prawns in Noodles | Easy Dinner Recipe

prawn noodles

My kids are addictive to noodles what ever type it may be either instant or plain,When there was a ban for instant noodles they longed for it but i made this plain noodles with veggies often to fulfil their carve.For one night dinner i questioned them how about prawn noodles and the answer was a big Yes.I tried it for the first time and relished it to the full with my kids.