Kasi Halwa or Pumpkin Halwa is one sweet which I have been trying to post for quite a long time.As I was thinking of posting an easy and vegetable based halwa this recipe came to my mind.So I made this last week and thought for my readers, it will be a nice option to try for diwali. As I was trying for the first time,made very little quantity but later thought I should have made more as it was so very tasty and I couldn’t resist it.Usually Kasi Halwa is made in functions and weddings and would be brightly coloured...
A classic south indian breakfast is never complete without the Methu vada.It is always a great pleasure for me to make vadas not only because it is a favourite at home but I like touching and mixing the smooth urad dal batter.Strange but true it’s soft and fluffy texture is one to be experienced. Usually this type of vada finds place in many of the south indian poojas and festivities and always a welcome at home.Vadas are deep fried lentil fritters and tastes awesome when served hot. Whenever I make this I reserve some batter extra so that I may...
This is a simple dry curry normally prepared in all house holds as an accompaniment to rice and sambhar and rasam.Some dry curries taste best with tamarind based gravies some with curd baesed gravies.I will soon post a seperate list of which tastes best with which.Unlike other recipes with ash gourd this one does not need curd.Seeing the health benefits of ash gourd i make any one variety of any ash gourd dish at least once a week.It has carbohydrate,protein and fibre and is very moist i.e.it has high water content.Due to it's diuretic properties patients have said to have...
Navarathri celebrations are round the corner and all must be busy preparing for the festivities.Each part of the state in india has a different way of celebrating and in Tamil Nadu golu or arrangement of dolls in steps called padi is done and on nine days different varieties of dishes are made and offered as naivedhya to the GODESS.Chief among the things offered are sundal,a dish made out of legumes and dals.This one here is karamani or cow gram as it is called and I have made it with a sweet note.This is tasty and fulfilling and can be made...
Onion Thokku is a tasty side dish to Idlis, Dosas, Chappathis or Curd Rice. I learnt this recipe from a magazine and it was a super hit at home. This thokku calls for using shallots or sambhar onions which has a distinct flavour. Generally this is very apt during...
It was one lazy saturday afternoon that a sudden idea struck me.It ia always like this.Ideas splurge in suddenly for me and when i think hard sometimes iam totally blank.Iam sure all of us experience this sometimes.It was heavily raining and i was left with only potatoes in my pantry.I was pretty sure with no onion in hand, my family would fuss eating the potato.Searching for a no onion alu recipe this Ajwaini Alu recipe came as a blessing.Ajwain is caraway seeds in hindi and omam in tamil It is one seed which has innumerabe health benefits.It helps in digestion,good...
Vegetable pulao is tasty mix of added veggies in mildly spiced rice.I am posting here another lunch box variety and I think it will be useful to many beginners as well.This vegetable pulao is a filling,nutritious rice variety which can not only be prepared easily but it requires less time .This
Idiyappam or Sevai is always a good option to make for breakfast.I already have a few idiyappam recipes in my blog,both instant and homemade and they are always filling and also a wholesome meal in itself.When you have idiyappam ready you can flavour it with any thing you like and the options are endless and purely upto your imagination.Usually a breakfast recipe,this can be had a dinner item too as I make it sometimes or a snack.The method of preparation is very easy and quick and can be made in no time.For kids who are fussy eaters,you can always a...
Kothamalli is coriander leaves in tamil.Thogayal is a rice mix usually had with hot rice with sesame oil top.I have 2-3 thogayal recipes in my blog and kothamalli/coriander leaves powder recipe too.This one is tastes so fresh and green that you’ll simply love it.When you are bored making usual menu and want a simple meal,this is a perfect choice.It is so easy to make and with available ingredients at home,this can be made in a jiffy.The leaves you choose should be fresh and green and not yellow or dry.The easy and tasty recipe of kothamalli thogayal goes this way.. Notes
