Friday, January 27, 2017

Paneer Tikka | Stove Top Paneer Tikka


Paneer tikka in stove top. A couple of years back I have paneer tikka using oven method.You can check that recipe here.  Almost the same ingredients I have used here expect that I have used the gas stove for grilling it instead of an oven. Mys kids are very fond of these tikkas whether it's a chicken tikka or this paneer tikka they always fight for it.

Tuesday, November 22, 2016

Potato Sandwich | Bombay Sandwich | Easy Breakfast recipe


Sandwich is one easy breakfast which comes in handy during busy morning time.Sandwiches can be made with many vegetables and innovation in it are countless.Some sandwich recipes in my space include Nutella sandwich , sweet corn sandwich , sooji open  toast , Avocado sandwich , etc.

Thursday, November 17, 2016

Amla Dip | Neelikkai Thogayal | Gooseberry-coconut chutney


I'm not a big fan of this amla but would never betray if offered one.I hardly buy this and make any recipe.But last month I bought a small quantity of it to try thayir pachadi  with it  and totally forgot  as last month situation at home was not good one after another got sick and I was deeply depressed by it.At one stage I thought to quit blogging and then realised its the only place to interact with friends and get motived by the comments.It was at this time priya posted a thogayal with amla and I thought it would be the best way to use my untouched amla sitting calmly in the refrigerator.

Tuesday, November 15, 2016

Horsegram Sprouts | Kollu Sprouts | How to make sprouts


Sprouts are germinated seeds of a grain or legume and are consider as super food.Rich in nutrients and minerals they are easy to digest.These can be either eaten as such in salads or made into masala to go side dish for any flat breads or rice.Making sprouts at home is easy ,cheap and hygiene.Though these sprouts are now easily available in all departmental store or with vegetable vendors nothing can beat the freshness of the homemade one.

Friday, November 11, 2016

Flaxseed Chutney Powder | Flaxseeds Idli Milagai podi | Flaxseed gun powder


idli millagai podi

We all know the health benefits of flaxseeds and I need not repeat it .It is one of the highest content of omege3 fatty acids after the fish.For vegetarian people, this seed comes as a boom.But too much of this nut give somewhat an unpleasant taste which will lead us to stop using this seed.So when using in any recipe be careful to use it in limit and remember that this seed shouldn't dominate other ingredients.

Friday, November 04, 2016

Lemon Aval | Lemon Poha | Easy Breakfast Recipe

lemon poha

Lemon poha | lemon aval is an simple and easy breakfast which can be prepared in jiffy.I"m  sure the ingredients needed to prepare this recipe will be in your pantry.Just soaking the aval/poha for 5 mins and in another  2-3 minutes your dish is ready.My kids don't prefer poha so for them I made dosa and  for me  I made this lemon poha.You can have it as such but I added sugar to it.

Saturday, October 22, 2016

Rice Thattai | Crispy Thattai | Festive Snack Recipe | Step by Step

Rice Thattai | Crispy Thattai | Festive Snack Recipe | Step by Step

Here I'm with another festive snack you can easily try.Last week my son felt stomach discomfort and I picked him back from school when I received the call.It happened twice and the main reason for it is over intake of junk food.He was advised to avoid packed foods which are very difficult for him.When he is little okay he was tempted to eat and so had little and the problem started again. He is very fond of chicken and counting days to eat it. Following him, we too decided to go with the same menu that we cook for him which will be veggies platter. I have planned to start the non-veggies meal next weekend as my daughter's birthday falls the month-end.

Tuesday, October 18, 2016

Pista Halwa | Rich Pischio Halwa | Festive Sweet Recipe


Nuts are rich in good cholesterol which is essential for the good function of our human body.But many avoid eating nuts feeling that will gain weight .This is not true actually good cholesterol does not help in weight gain only the bad cholesterol from refined oil  make us obese.When I was watching a TV channel I heard Jamie Oliver saying,  a handful of nuts like walnuts,pistachio and badam a day help to increase your lifespan by two years. So lets eat in limit and stay healthy.

Thursday, October 13, 2016

Double Chocolate Banana Bread | Eggless Choc- Banana Bread

choco banana bread

The best way to utilise an over riped banana is to bake a cake/bread or muffin.Banana is one fruit which will always be been in my kitchen pantry and I need to yell at  my kids to eat them.At times they might be some over ripe banana which can be consumed as such.I always use those in my bakes and you can check few of my banana bakes are eggless banana bread.,Nutella banana bread choc banana muffins,Ragi- banana muffins , banana choc brownies. etc.

Tuesday, October 11, 2016

Homemade Rice Flour | Rice Flour for Indian snacks | Arisi Mavoo DIY


Rice flour is the key ingredients for all snacks and some breakfast recipes.Though it is easily available in all departmental and small shops there is always joy in making our own stuff .I have seen my mom making this rice flour in a big batch and storing it for months to be used in puttu,idiyappam, kozhukattai and snacks.At the early stage of my family life, I never made them but  later  I realized its importance and started making them in big batch which comes in handy when no there was no ground dough in the  refrigerator.As festivals are fast approaching hope this post will help you.

Wednesday, October 05, 2016

Drumstick leaves - Lentils Crepes | Murunga Keerai / Moringa Adai | Breakfast Recipe


Breakfast is the most important meal of a day and it should never be skipped for any reason.It is said , have breakfast like a king , yes one must take breakfast to the full with all necessary nutrition in it and can avoid other meals.But we see many school/ college goers avoid the breakfast .This has to be changed atleast they must take a big glass of porridge made with cereals and some fruits.

Saturday, October 01, 2016

Papaya Milkshake | Breakfast Drink

papaya milkshake

Papaya is a super healthy fruit which one should never omit.This fruit is good for diabetic people also.I have seen my FIL eating this fruit fresh from the backyard after morning beverage and he used to always say fruit before breakfast is always good for health.But nowadays making children eat a fruit is really a tough job and parent has to find an alternative way for it.

Monday, September 26, 2016

Flaxseeds Tomato Chutney | Side dish for Idli / Dosa


We all know flaxseeds are rich in omega 3 fatty acids and many essential nutrients.For vegetarian, these seeds play a key role for this omega3 which reduces the risk of chronic diseases.These seeds can be called as powerhouse as it is loaded with high nutrition facts like high in fibre, low carbo,lowers cholesterol, helps in weight loss,good for skin and hair , gluten free,etc. Anything must be used in moderate and same is the case here also use it in minimal and reap the benefits from it.