There could be no one who doesn't like ice creams,right?Well I am no exception to it and love ice creams of all sorts.Whenever possible I try to make ice cream at home and this time when there were lots of mangoes at home last week,tried this mango recipe which was soft,creamy and just melted in the mouth.This lip smacking ice cream is no hard work,but it takes time to make it,that's all.I have used condensed milk and fresh cream which resulted in creamy texture of the ice cream. Dhivya loved it to the core and had two helpings in one...
Andhra Pulihora is a tangy and tasty tamarind based rice recipe full of flavours. I learnt this from a Telugu friend of mine and we all enjoyed this during weekend brunch. This rice variety is full of spices and aroma and no one can resist it. Comes really handy...
Chole masala is an authentic punjabi sidedish apt with batooras or big sized ajwain pooris.This dish can be had with rotis,pooris and parathas as well.This a favorite dish in our family and all like it very much.Iam much particular in deep fried items but like to have it once a week.So it is always a welcome change from the regular stuff we make at home.Black channa or chick peas has low fat content and are rich in dietary fibre and is full of protein too.This called pindi chole too and is quite an addictive recipe and will make you crave...
Who doesn’t like sandwiches! And I’am no exception.I wanted to make this for a long time but couldn’t do so and Dhivya’s constant nagging to make something different made me try this.This sandwich is made out of the soya chunks curry i make for rotis but with a slight twist.It tastes yum to pack for lunch or for kids parties and outings or picnics as well.It is really healthy with all the goodness of proteins and is filling too and can withstand hunger for long time.Believe me your kids will like it to the core.You can try this with leftover...
Kuzhambu is a tamarind based gravy and served with rice.Menthyam is fenugreek seeds in tamil and this dish i have prepared is with brinjal.You can also use lady's finger,red pumpkin,sweet potato or any other veggie of your choice.This tastes best when mixed with hot rice topped with sesame oil.Tastes really yum with papad or vadams,chips etc along with some coconut based vegetable curry or kootu.The highlight of this dish is fenugreek seeds and the aroma it creates when added to sesame oil for frying is truly enchanting.You can also try this with dosa,idly,pongal or rice upma.Over to the recipe. Notes...
Garbanzo Tomato Pasta Soup is a totally filling soup and a meal in itself owing to the addition of pasta and garbanzo.Garbanzo is nothing but white chick peas which can be either soaked and pressure cooked or store bought in a can.I have soaked and cooked it,you can do it either way.When I first sounded the name of this,I was thinking this might be a tiring job and tough recipe to make.But I was wrong.I made this within 15 minutes and was ready for dinner well before tome.The addition of basil leaves adds an Italian touch and the flavor is...
Rava Kozhakattai or Modak made from sooji or semolina is made usually by frying. It is mandatory for Offering in Ganesha Homams and also made during Sankat Hara Chathurthi which falls on the fourth day after Poornima of the Krishna Paksham. Coming to the recipe, it is a most...
Come July- august, the whole month will be filled with festivities and fasting too.For that we have make some offering to GOD and it is always a tasty affair for me to indulge into making sweets.I always look to it that the offerings made are authentic and well tried at home.No new fancy recipes here.So as I was wondering what to make for this aadi velli i.e. Fridays between July 15th and august 15th the old recipe aval kesari caught my attention.I was looking for something easy to make and which is traditional too and of course tasty. I have...
Nachos is a Mexican dish made from corn meal, wheat flour and carom seeds.
