Gothambu Payasam | Whole Wheat Berry -Coconut Milk Pudding | Dessert Recipe

No meal is complete with a cup of dessert which can either be a kheer , pudding ,payasam ,ice cream or even a chocolate.My wish is to a have an Indian sweet/ mithai after a great meat  and at times I prefer payasam to subtle my sweet carving.I can gulp as many as cups I can at any time of the time.When I make payasam at home it is only me who indulge in it as my kids hate payasam/kheer.

Kootu Curry | Black Channa & Vegetables Cooked in Coconut Masala | Onam Sadya Recipe

Kootu curry is another one recipe which in Onam sadya .This is nothing but vegetables like yam and raw plantain is cooked along with pressure cooked black channa which is then spiced up with coconut paste.If you are planning to make this be sure to soak your channa the previous day .I am planning for a mini Onam sadya this year but due to my kid's exam I'm little worried will I be able to do and now I just keep calm and think about it.

Paruppu Curry | Cheru Paruppu Churry | Onam Sadya Recipe

Parippu curry is a gravy in which moong dal is cooked and slow boiled with coconut- masala which s followed by tadka.This is such a simple,flavorful, mildly spiced curry and takes a great place in onam sadya recipes. Since this curry is made with moong dal its taste is unbeatable. If you wish to indulge this is warming curry do make it as it won't take  more than half an hour to make it.

Mini Apple Pie | Eggless Apple pie

At last, I did it , yes it was my long term wish to make apple pie and I successfully  did it last week. Every time when I think of trying this I would search wide recipes ,see youtube but at end wold end up with nothing making.Sometimes we need some external force to push up to bring out the sleeping capabilities in us.When I saw about a contest in a page I decided to make this but at the end , I didn't submit my entry there , I'm happy and more fulfilled  because I baked my long term pending proposal   although I didn't submit for the competition.

Créme Brúlée | French Dessert Recipe | Step by Step Pictures

Creme Brulee is a french dessert made with cream,egg yolk, sugar, and flavours.The prepared mix is baked in a water bath to get the pudding consistency.Just before serving a layer of sugar is added and caramelised to get a delightful burnt,crispy taste .It just easy to make and searched many sites to gather information and saw many videos and adapted ideas for many of it.

Ribbon Pakoda | Ola Pakoda | Festive Recipe | Step by Step

Ribbon pakoda / ola pakoda is a deep-fried savory dish which is prepared for any festivals . With very minimal ingredients which will most often be seen in your kitchen pantry, we can make this snacks quickly . Wondering what to make for snack today or for the festivals fast approaching then give a try for this easy pakoda as its a no fail recipe.Even beginners can try this snack.

Lemon Cupcakes with Chia Seeds | Lemon Cupcakes | Eggless cupcakes

When I got organic products from plattershare's , Belly Nirvana associate program of GoIndiaOrganic . the first thought that stuck was to bake.Since I had not done any lemony cake I decided to do a cupcake with chia seeds.These chia seeds look similar to sesame seeds and have a crunch effect when bitten.Rich in omega 3 fatty acids, fiber, and many essential nutrients it also helps in weight management.

Corn Canapes chaat | Easy Canape recipe

 Canapes are nothing but a wafer-like in the form of the small tub like.I ordered it online and it says they are baked and not fried.You can add any filling on it and eat as such which can either be veggies or fruits.Here I have just used some steamed sweet corn kernels.If you don't get these canapes you can replace it with any salty biscuits.

Vazhaipoo Vadai | Banana Flower - Lentils Fritters | Snack Recipe

Today's recipe is a healthy vada with vazhaipoo/ banana flower. Banana flower is one vegetable which I had bought very very rare maybe once or twice before.Although knowing the goodness in it I avoid buying as I was damn sure my kids won't touch it.But If I make any fried snack with it then I was sure it goes well with them.Last week bought a box of peeled flowers from the big basket ( ordering for the first time) keep in mind to make vada with it.but my laziness didn't give time and mood to cook. Somehow I managed to make this healthy fritters for the snack on Tuesday.The difficult part is removing the long stigma in the middle of each flower.Then chopping & grinding are too simple.Here I didn't chop I just added to the dal and ground it.

Anchovies Fish Curry | Nethili Meen Kuzhambu | Gravy For Rice | Raw Mango Fish curry

Fish is our staple food as we are born and brought up near sea shores.But now as kids do prefer fish daily I make them once or twice a week.When its fish for lunch it will be a feast for me and I just love to dig into it.For kids , I do some fish fry and I love curry fish the most as it will be so juicy and succulent.As I write this  my mouth is watering.Yes , it would be heavenly.

Mosambi Juice | Sweet Lime Juice

Mosambi/ sweet lime / sathukudi is a citrus fruit which I rarely buy because my kiddos hate eating fruits and I need to push them now and then to include at least a banana in their diet.Hence fruit shopping I were rare if so It must me, Me alone have to finish them up.

But If I make any juice or milkshake with fruits they would finish up without any fuss.I rarely make juice, as I'm much concerned about the sugar, goes into it. Once a while I make to ensure they get the benefits of the fruit.The difficult part is squeezing of the sweet lime but I you have an electric  squeezer then no pain.

Mealmaker / Soya chunk Patties | Mini soya granules patties | Vegan Burger Patties

My kids are fond of this soya granule aka soya chunks, Even if I just shallow fry for them there would be a fight between the two of it.At times I make vegan chicken 65/ soya 65 for their lunch box and many times curry with it for roti/ chapathi.
For a day dinner I planned to make the burger and for the patties, I thought to make it with this soya chunks.Since it easily gets soaked no prior planning for making these patties is needed.

Red Rice Puttu | Red Rice Steamed Cylindrical Cake | South Indian Breakfast

Puttu is one breakfast which brings a big smile but unfortunately, I make it rarely as my daughter hate puttu.But at days I make some different breakfast for her and me indulge in this Kerala delicacy.

Chikoo ice Cream | Sapotta Ice Cream | No Churn Chikoo ice cream

In my chikoo choco milkshake post , I have mentioned about an ice cream I made with this sapotta. Its nothing but his simple easy, no churn method of making it. you don't need to own an ice cream maker to make it. Just a whisk or even a mixer will do wonder.I followed my eggless mango ice cream recipes and just replaced mango with sapota / chikoo or chiku.

Penne Pasta in White Sauce | Easy Dinner Recipe

Pasta comes as a rescue ingredient  when there is nothing to cook for dinner.With this pasta in hand , we can easily make a simple dinner into exotic.Here I have used penne pasta but you can use your own variety.Also, I had some of the mozzarella cheese left out in the refrigerator , which I used it here.This is  purely optionally and can also go with simple cheese which to will work out. You can also add some boiled or steamed vegetables into it.

Double Chocolate Cup cakes | Easy Chocolate Cupcakes

It had been a long time since I used eggs in my bakes.Mostly I bake eggless and the bakes tab remain as proof for it.Not we don't prefer egg in our bakes as my daughter prefer eggless version prior to egg version my bakes were egg free the most time.These cupcakes I prepared when my kids where in summer holidays to fulfill their hungry tummy.Just an egg init the result was soft, delicious cake.

Chikoo- Choco Milk shake | Sapotta Nutella Milk shake

Chickoo ,known as sapota in Tamil is one of my favorite fruit . I can have it  as such as I can without any fuss.Since my kids refuse to have this fruit I hardly buy them .Also since I haven't tried any new recipes with it , I thought of trying something new when I purchased few last time.With few pieces just went straight into my mouth I tried an ice cream and this shake for the sake of my kids .atleast I will be happy that they had it in some way.

Mango Sorbet | Easy Mango Dessert | 3 Ingredients Mango sorbet

This is my last mango recipe of the year and I hope to try much more next season.I made this a month before as the climate changed I delayed in posting and I decided today is the best day as the sun is bright and we quench for some chilled beverage.With just 3 ingredients we can make is very simple dessert.

Keerai vada | Amaranath Leaves-Urad Dal Fritters

Deep fried snacks and chai/tea in the evening are like matches made is heaven, yes it is an awesome combo and nothing else can be great like these two.I love trying different snacks for my hungry kids from school.Last Saturday while watching Vijay Tv's program of chef Venkatesh Butt ,samayal samayal I decided to make the dish for my kids in the week to follow.I prepared for it well in advance and fried them only after the come as I always wish to serve them hot and my kids to love it as what else joy can be for a mother like me than to see my children enjoying the food I make for them.I can handle any pain to see that joy in their faces.

Broccoli Pakora | Broccoli Fritters

Sudden change in weather from hot to mildly raining calls for some deep fried snack in the evening.Yes, the  temperature here in Chennai is too good with light showers now and then in days but some sure in nights.Something hot,deep fried  eatable is the best one for the evening snack.
Last week I bought some broccoli to make some lunch box rice recipes for my kids but I didn't so yesterday I decided to make this fritters for their after school snack.I was also left with some more florets for it which I prepared soup and added little in our dinner pasta, which I would share soon.

Mango Falooda Popsicle | Mango Recipe

After reading the title you may think I'm mad but pls don't come to the conclusion unless and until you give a try and taste it. After seeing huge falooda recipes with mango on social media a sudden thought got struck to try a popsicle with it.I too tried it as it will be very easy to serve for my kids.
I tried it and it was tasty but one thing I would advise you to add some sugar to the boiled vermicelli as it tasted pain for us. With no further delay let me share with you all how I made it.

Easy Choco chips Cupcakes | Simple Vanilla Muffins | Eggless Cupcakes

You may ask what's in cupcakes we know it well, yes I agree but here the major difference is just adding all ingredients and mixing up.Usually when baking any cake or cupcake first one need to cream butter and sugar then add in egg,shifted flour,essence and then bake.But in this method no need for all that step just add everything to a mixing bowl,mix and bake.

Mango Kulfi | Mango recipes

Kulfi is described as traditional Indian dessert which is nothing but thickened milk with sugar,saffron and nuts.Mainly is prepared with full cream milk.khoya,cream and nuts.But today variety of variation is available as bloggers keep trying new innovative kulfis.

Ragi / Finger Millet Idli | Healthy Breakfast

Ragi which is known as finger millet is a healthy ,nutritious and  fibrous food.This millet can be easily consumed by all age group of people from infant aged 6 months to very old adults.High is fibre , being an excellent source of calcium,amino acids,phosphorus, Vitamin A,proteins  it also helps to control cholesterol problem.

Aamras | Sweetened Mango Puree | Side Dish for Poori

Aamras is nothing but a mango puree flavored with cardamon and saffron.It is a Gujarati sweet dish.while browsing for this recipe I read as it is not alone served with Puri/poori but also as a dessert. Aam means mango and ras mean water, yes aamars is nothing but liquefied mango puree.water or milk is added to diluted it but here I did not add any liquid.

Mixed Fruit Custard | Easy Dessert Recipe

I don't know why it took a long time for me to post this easy and simple dessert in my little space.Whenever I decide to make this custard something made me for not doing it and some what I decided to do this last month When i had a box of cut mixed fruits.

Homemade Fresh Mango Juice | Mango Juice

Homemade is always ,nothing can compromise it.One will long for homemade food if he/she eat outside food continuously for more than two days.My daughter who went for school tour for three days came home sick just carving for any homemade food.There is always somethings special in home cooked food even a simple rasam will taste divine.

Hara Bhara Kabab | Spinach & Peas Patties

Hara bhara kabab means its a green cutlet which is nothing but made of spinach,green peas and potato. It is healthy and tasty with loaded proteins.We serve it simply serve it with ketchup or keep as patties between bread and serve as burger.Even the kids who refuse to eat greens will surely have this kabab due to its taste.Do give a try once and I'm sure you will make it again and again.

Maharashtrian Kadhi | Simple Yogurt Curry | Gravy for Rice

Making an elaborate meal in this scorching sweat/heat is a big task and many prefer simple easy recipes which requires less time to cook and to be in kitchen. To be frank we  don't  feel hungry tbut one can't survive by just having fluid so its necessary to eat some solid food.To make the task simpler easy one pot meal or gravy like this kadhi comes in handy.

Our Unforgettable Holiday

Travelling is always fun either a short family trip or a long vacation is always exciting.It is an activity which almost all people love it.For some , it is an opportunity to explore new people, place, and their cultures.For some, it is an  activity to relax from their stressful,busy life and there some group of people who often travel a bit to relish in new pubs,restaurant,hotel just to drain their wallet.

Travelling for me is something that gives immense pleasure and joy which cannot be expressed in words.I always prefer to travel with my lovely family or with my great big family back in our hometown which will always be fun.

Avocado - Coconut Chutney | Side Dish for Idli / Dosa

Its easy to make idli/ dosa for breakfast and when making side for it if it happens to be sambar children complain of it so it sometimes becomes little tough for me to decide the side dish for it.When I bought few avocado I was left with one left which I was planning to make ice-cream but it doesn't happen ,So decided to end by making this chutney.Googled to get some knowledge of it and ended making the version suiting me.

Mango Iced Tea | Mango Recipes | Summer Drink

Mango,king of  the  fruit is in season and I buy them each and every time I go for veggie shopping .Many time I end up eating the fruit as such and sometimes make different recipes of it.Having plans to try new recipes this season I pray my laziness and scorching temperature doesn't make my plan go void.

Raw Banana Curry | Kancha Kadali Tarakari | Recipe from Orissa

On seeing the title you may be bit confused it is nothing but a simple raw banana curry from Orissa.
"Kancha kadali " means raw banana , " Tarakari " means curry.Though it may sound weird but it is so simple and tasty.Being a blogger I decide to try a recipe from all state .I googled up and ended my search here to make this up  for lunch one day.

Misthi Doi - Famous Bengali Dessert | Step By Step Procedure

Misthi Doi is one fo the famous Bengali sweet and a popular dessert in west Bengal.One mustn't return from there without tasting this yummy dessert as it has an unique taste from all other sweet.Though this easily available readymade in market nowaday preparing it from starch is always wiser.Also it is quite easy to prepare.

Fresh Litchi Juice | Homemade Juice

Homemade juices are always best as we know the things we add it and moreover it is preservatives.
 free.Although canned or packed juices can be kept for some days even after opening it had loaded sugars and other ingredients which may be harmful to us.So it is better to make fresh juice with the seasonal fruits that are available during the period and enjoy the goodness of it.

Make fresh juices this summer with fruits in the market and reamin hydrated.

Foxtail Millet/ Thinnai Idli | Millets Recipe | Healthy Breakfast

Including millets in our day to day to food is a healthy option.I try to use them in what all ways I can and the most easy way is to make south Indian style breakfast like idli,dosa,pongal,puttu,etc.I have quite some collection of millets recipes in blog ,if willing check it out.You can also cook these millets as we cook rice and have along with some spicy gravy.

Pukhlein - Sweet of Meghalaya

Pukhlein - is  nothing but a simple sweet made with rice flour and jaggery and then deep fried in hot.It a simple  sweet delicacy of north eastern  state, Meghalaya.Though it  look some what similar to that of south Indian ,Adhirasam, but in adhirasam, the preparation of dough is  a long procedure and one need to keep the prepared dough for aging. But in this pukhlein, the method is so simple, just mix it up and fry.With minimal ingredients we can easily make this.

I bet one can't stop munching this as it is too addictive.I paired it for evening chai and it tastes yummy.Recipe adapted from here.

Avocado Sandwich | Easy Breakfast Recipe | Avocado - Vegetable Sandwich

Holidays means no need to get early, no stress about what to pack for lunch,long morning sleep,lots of chilled beverages  and  more.Although we get up late I really feel irritated sometimes as i am clueless what to cook for breakfast as  no batters are stocked up in refrigerator .Some day i just make any instant flour and prepare easy recipes.

Breads  comes as great rescuer when its for breakfast.One can just make french toast,or any sanwiches or just spread butter/ jam and eat.Another time saving is we don't need to make any side dish for it .In this summer no  need to sweat too much in kitchen just make quick and healthy breakfast wih bread.

Orange Fizz | Fresh Orange Drink | Summer Drink

As the temperature is scorching day by day I had become difficult to with it.Is just April and I"m much worried how it would be in the month of May.As in the month of May, we have the peak of summer called as " Agni Nakshatram" for a period of around 25 days which are the hottest days in a year.This year it starts on May 3rd and ends on May 27th.

But we feel the heat of that period now in the month of April itself.I am much concerned how people who sell on pavements manage to withstand this heat.Let's pray that the sun god to be merciful on them and might bring some changes in weather.

Foxtail Millet- Jaggery Pudding | Thinnai- Jaggery Payasam | Tamil New Year Day Recipe

இனிய தமிழ்  புத்தாண்டு  வழ்த்துக்கள் ,Wishing all my readers on this Tamil new year day and Vishu wishes for people in Kerala.

Nothing better than a sweet to begin this auspicious day and so here I am with an interesting pudding/payasam with a millet- Foxtail.

Pumpkin Paratha | Paratha Recipe

I was lagging interest in blogging and when I shared my status in FB ,blogger friends suggested me to take a break .I too thought but things becomes worse as I was more stressed up in free time.When kids are at home I feel engaged and lively and once they left for school my mood changes so today I decided to write a post to keep me engaged.

After ages  I clicked pictures  a day before to blog and hence this recipe.

Aam Ka Panna | Raw Mango Drink | Summer Drink

One would say summer is officially in India as one feel more heat,sweat,thirstiness,etc,etc.Met department says the temperature now in March very much above the normal by 4-5 deg.I'm literally not willing to do anything due to this heat except just eat,watch TV ,read or browse.Many thoughts arise to try new recipes while looking other blogs my feel really lazy now a days.On Monday when my daughter was in her study holiday I some how managed to make this drink in my kitchen which I was eyeing to do more than a year.

Carrot Raita | Easy raita Recipe

Temperature is steadily increasing day by day and it has become difficult to with stand the heat.To say the truth I don't feel to cook anything these days and you can clearly see that I my blog where I posted very few recipes this month.If this happens now means can't imaging how it would be in April-may , when summer is peak.Try to drink more water and keep yourself hydrated ,avoid more spices in curries/gravies and make more meals with vegetables than meats.

Gobi Manchurian (Dry Version) | How to make gobi/cauliflower manchurian

Cauliflower is one of the seasonal  vegetable which is grown from a seed.The white head part is alone eaten.Its one vegetable which has an array of nutrients including minerals,vitamins,antioxidants and other phytochemicals.For weight watcher's this vegetable comes in handy as its not a starchy vegetable and high in natural fibres.One can have it as a salad, soup, cooked with other vegetables or as pot meal where it is cooked with rice and spices.

One major issue while dealing with this flower is that it has minute germs or insects hidden inside the florets.So great care has to be taken to remove it before making any preparation by letting it to be in hot water for a few minutes. If these germs are not removed it may cause stomach upset/poisoning.

Thayir Vada | Dahi Vada | South Indian Style Thayir Vada

Dahi vada/ thayir vada/ savory Indian doughnuts in yogurt  is one recipe where the deep fried vada either made fresh or leftovers in dunked in thick curd/yogurt and seasoned with some spices.Its one of the chat items widely seen throughout India.While browsing for this recipe I saw the difference of this recipe between south and north India is the addition of chat chutneys.North Indians were with both green and sweet chutney but down south, I found they add some spice powders.

Raw Jackfruit Curry | Chakka Curry | Unripe Jackfruit Recipe

Today's recipe is one of the most widely seen dish in Kerala.Mostly people there would grow all sorts of vegetables for their cooking in their backyard and make fresh curries daily with it.When I see such houses I feel more jealousy for having big area to grow plants. .To control my envy of it I just started growing a very few of it in my terrace,hope it gives me good result.If so I will share pictures.

Strawberry Yogurt Smoothie | Breakfast Smoothie

Today recipe is a very simple smoothie/shake with yogurt and strawberries.As I said in my previous post, strawberry preserve, as i want to make use of strawberry to the maximum I tried this yesterday for a drink after my breakfast.Its was yummy and filling and I didnot felt hungry to have my lunch.Its best to give kids when they are in a hurry during morning or for those who always skip their breakfast.

Strawberry Preserve /Jam | Easy Homemade Strawberry Jam

Before strawberries vanish from the market, I want to use them to the maximum.My long term wish was to make this preserve that without any preservatives or pectin..With just three ingredients you can make this preserve and store in a  refrigerator for future use as spread over bread/roti or to make milkshakes,etc.Here made it with chopped pieces  so as to get some chunky pieces while bitting but you can also blend it for finer version.Here I havSo do try this soon before these berries say bid adieu this year.

Coconut Burfi/Fudge | Thenga Burfi | Indian Sweet

Coconut Fudge/burfi is one of  the easiest sweet one can try.Even a beginners can try this sweet as it is so simple with few ingredients.When I was in college I use shared this recipe with my friends and one of my friend tried it and got huge appreciation.Yes, its very easy and I guess your pantry will surely have all items for it.When you get sudden sweet carving do try this simple sweet and indulge in it.

Palak Pulao | Spinach Rice | Easy One Pot Meal

We all know greens are grat source of iron and this spinach/palak is  not an exemption loaded with nutrients and good factors .This nutrient dense food  is so versatile can be either eaten as raw in salads or in cooked dishes or soups.It is low calorie and high in vitamins,minerals and other nutrients.It is is the only green which is readily available  all over the world and is affordable by all.