ACHARI PANEER
Paneer recipes are most liked by Dhivya and I often include paneer in her diet. It was sometime back I made this recipe and it turned out be creamy and tasty. Flavoured with spices that are used in the North…
Read moreINSTANT VENPONGAL
I was recently asked by Kai Ruchi to write a reviews for their wonderful products which I gladly accepted. The packet was full of spice powders and ready made mixes. The one which I am sharing with you today is…
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SAMAI VELLA PUTTU/LITTLE MILLET PUTTU
I am making use of millets these days in my recipes not only to add them to the blog but also to add a healthy touch to the diet in our day to day food.As today is NAVATATHRI’s first day thought of sharing with you all this easy and tasty jaggery based sweet recipe which can be offered to GODDESS for the celebrations.I have Arisi Vella Puttu already in my blog,but this one I made with my own innovation.The process is simple and the ingredients even simpler. Puttu is usually made on Fridays during Navarathri celebrations.You can try this for…
Read moreFOXTAIL MILLET PONGAL
These days millets are getting a lot of attention among people and is consumed with great interest due to its health benefits.It is second most widely planted species of millet and is rich in carbohydrates and is rich in fibre.It is helpful in combating with heart diseases and is good for diabetic patients. Lord Muruga is said to have had Thenum Thinai Maavum meaning foxtail millet and honey. Thinai is foxtail millet in Tamil and is one of the oldest known food grains.One of the first recipes I made is Foxtail Millet Pongal. I have always thought Pongal is a…
Read moreCARROT HALWA/GAJAR KA HALWA
Carrot Halwa or Gajar ka Halwa is also known as Gajrela is a sweet dessert pudding mainly associated with North of India.It is made during Diwali, Holi and family celebrations.Many people make it in different methods,either with pressure cooker,microwave or in an open pan which is slow cooked with grated carrots in milk and dry fruits.Almost everyone is addicted to this sweet delicacy and requires no reason to prepare and enjoy.I also made this just for the sake of blogging,but the enjoyment came along the way.As a blogger trying out new recipes and taking pictures is a weekly affair,if not…
Read morePOTTUKADALAI VADAI
Pottukadalai or roasted gram is a common item in all households largely used an ingredient in various chutneys.It is also known as chutney dal or fried gram.It has high protein content and is quite filling too.It is low in calorie content and is rich in iron.It can relieve stomach upsets and augment stamina.I was asked recently by a magazine to contribute for recipes using various dals and i choose to make this variety of vada.The good part of this recipe is it doesn’t need any soaking and it is instantaneous too.I learnt this from a website and while scrolling for…
Read moreSABUDANA CHIVDA/JAWWARISI MIXTURE/DIWALI SNACKS
It was some time back that I made this Sabudana Chivda,during diwali to be precise.It is an easy to make snack which can be made in a jiffy when you have assembled the ingredients.Also during navarathri people fast and this can be had as a snack during that period as well.Whatever the occasion,this is a crunchy and tasty snack.I made this for the first time and wondered how this would taste as I have not tasted this before.But when I tasted this I instantly liked this not only because of easy preparation but also very crunchy.I adapted this recipe from…
Read moreCORN FLOUR HALWA/DIWALI SWEETS
Corn Flour Halwa was the most wanted to try recipe in my blog.This is also called karachi halwa and is a very easy recipe to follow.I have made quite a few halwas,but this halwa is an easy adaptable recipe and is foolproof too.Even beginners can try this with much confidence.I was excited in making this halwa as this was my first time making this.The halwa came out very well and consistency was that of silk.I have see in sweet boxes with assorted sweets,this corn flour halwa finds a main place.They usually make in red,yellow,orange ad green colours.I had orange colour…
Read moreKAJU KATLI/DIWALI SWEETS
Thinking of Kaju Katli,I remember having it in the assorted sweets box whenever diwali came and someone gifted it.It had the overpowering flavour of grounded cashewnuts and the taste so divine.The shape was of that of a diamond and would be so cutely arranged in the box and would be so very tempting.So as I was thinking of posting new sweet recipes in blog this Kaju Katli came to my mind and wasting no time I started making it and was much loved by my daughter.It was a sure a hit and I had to make a second batch again…
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WHEAT RAVA PAYASAM
Wheat rava payasam is made with the cream of rava which is slightly bigger than the normal size rava.It is called dhalia in hindi and normally porridge or kanji is made with it.We can also make upma and kesari with it though and it is very good for diabetics and healthy too. I am planning to post more recipes with this in the near future, but for the time being, I made this payasam during navarathri celebrations last week and was liked by all. A simple and no fuss recipe this requires a little more time to cook than the…
Read moreDATES KHEER
Dates Kheer is tasty and unique kheer which I learnt only recently.As I was on the lookout of new kheer or payasam recipes for Navarathri this year I stumbled upon this kheer while browsing on the net.The thought of kheer with dates sounded new idea I thought why not give it a try?Iam sure this kheer will be liked by kids and also elders.Also this is a variety of kheer which tastes really good when served chilled.As we all know dates has lots of iron contents,many valuable minerals good for health.When you are planning for any get together of friends…
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Hi, Welcome to my Blog! I am Nithya Ravi a passionate cook and food blogger, author and photographer. I have been involved with food since childhood and have been blogging for more than two years now. I have seen with my mom and grandmothers since my younger days, picking up stories in food and food related things. I dedicate this blog to my daughter and husband who have been in someway or the other involved with my blogging. I also would like to thank my mother-in-law whose is ever supporting and offers every piece of advice I ask for.
