Lemon Rice or Nimbu chawal is an easy and tangy lunch box option and easy to make one pot meal.Whenever iam in a hurry and running out of ideas I make this lemon rice and is always liked by all at home.Also this is a nice rice variety which is made during several festivals such as ADI PERUKKU OR AAD
If i say monsoon snacks,the first thing that comes to my mind is this chilli /molaga bajji.Simply drooling while typing this.Yum yum..Well just an excuse,don’t worry tastes great even when there is no rain this chilli bajji is an awesome snack item.I made this on a saturday evening and all enjoyed to the core.I also like a North indian version of this which i intend to post later.The batter is just normal bajji batter and can be made in no time.Try out this as an snack and enjoy with your family..
This citron or narthangai is one wonder fruit.The flavour it has is very overpowering and strong and the aroma to whichever food item it goes is simply comforting.This citron comes from the citron family and needless to say it has vitaminC in ample propotions.I have narthangai pachadi in my blog,which is also very tasty.People make pickle out of this narthangai and it is also sun dried with lots of salt which is used as a pickle kind of side dish with curd rice.Narthangai rice is yet another tempting and tangy rice which can be made as a good lunch box...
Kosumalli or Kosambari is a south indian salad made with soaked mung dal and vegetables like cucumber,carrot etc.Usually this is made during Rama Navami,marriages and some festivals.I make this once a week since all at home are fond of salads and is a favorite to Ravi.It was during last week's weekend menu I hade made this and as promised writing this post now.As cucumbers and carrots are available all round the year and are easily available this is a simple recipe which can be mae in a jiffy and you can be rest assured that it is nutritious too. You...
It sometimes happens in my household that we all are bored of the regular routinue food stuff we eat daily at home.To break the monotony of sambhars,rasams and the same old recipes try this curry leaves kuzhambu,otherwise called Karuveppilai Kuzhambu.We all know about the benefits of curry leaves and it’s direct effect on our health.I have one curry leaves rice in my blog,but this is a bit different and this gravy can be stored in fridge for a week.When you are having indigestion,gastric problems and not having appetite,this works wonders.Do try this recipe and let me know. Notes You could...
This is the second day of Navarathri celebrations and iam back with another payasam or kheer recipe.It is a rice and coconut based payasam with a creamy texture.Iam planning to post a few payasam recipes for the festive season and this one was prepared yesterday.Since it is jaggery based it is auspicious for naivedhyam too.Tune in for more such kheer recipes at Nithya’s Kitchen,Now back to the recipe,it is a flavourful payasam with little preparations.And on this joyous occasion try out this kheer and offer it to the GODDESS and serve it to all.. Notes
Mango Ginger Thokku is an aromatic and delicious pickle variety with mango ginger.Mango Ginger is neither related to mango nor ginger but to turmeric.It is a rhizome which gives a sweet smell of unripened mango when crushed.It tastes and smells predominantly of ginger with a faint taste of mango.Usually I have bought pickle from the grocery with this mango ginger but have never attempted to try.Last month when i had gone to purchase my weekly groceries,I saw the market loaded with these mango ginger and was tempted to try this out.A little bit of this aids digestion.cures asthma,bronchitis,cough etc. I...
Today I am going to share with you all a very tasty heirloom recipe. This is called Pachai Mor Kuzhambu wherein the recipe involves practically no cooking. You have to mix cooked veggies or temperings to thick buttermilk and mixed with freshly ground spices. The spices include pepper,...
No,it’s not a chutney which requires grinding.It’s a chutney with gram flour.And tastes great with idlis,dosas and chappathi too.I learnt this from my MIL who used to make this for idlis and dosas.It’s also called bombay chutney,i don’t have the slightest clue why.It’s been ages since i made this just as a brainstrom i got reminded of this and here it is.It is very easy to make and tastes simply awesome.Do try and let me know.. Notes
When I had loads of ripe mangoes at home and have enjoyed to my heart's content eating it as such,I searched for recipes with mangoes by which I can have it preserved for a long time.I made mango yoghurt popsicle,mango mastani and mango ice cream and was thinking storing the mangoes by making jam .What better way of using up of mangoes,than making yummy jam with them.Mango is one tropical fruit loved by one and all and kids love jam and that too with fresh mangoes.On busy mornings,when you are searching for something to spread on your toast,mango jam comes...
