Kovakkai Poriyal is a popular South Indian stir fry which is prepared almost in all house. Kovakkai (in Tamil) is nothing but ivy gourd (in English), tindora (in Hindi), Dondakaya (in Telugu). This small vegetable has so many health benefits in it. It is good practice to include this at least once in a week…
Ada Pradhaman Recipe | Kerala Onam Sadya Recipe
Ada Pradhaman/Rice flakes kheer/payasam is a traditional Kerala dessert made during the festivals of Onam and Vishu. It is believed that Sadya the feast is incomplete without this dessert. This dessert is prepared either using rice flakes, milk, a sugar which is named as Palada Pradhaman or prepared using rice flakes, coconut milk, jaggery which is…
Thirunelveli Halwa Recipe – using Wheat flour
THANK YOU ALL!!! I have been waiting for this perfect moment to write this, as today I am successfully completing my one year of blogging which is not possible without you all. Thanks a Ton! It has been an exciting journey and all your motivations keep me driving to learn new things. In this one…
Garlic Puff Sticks Recipe – using Readymade Puff Pastry
Crispy and flaky Garlic Puff Sticks are so quick and easy to make. These are very much loved by kids. This can be made as an evening snack. Today my daughter was craving for some crunchy savory with garlic flavor and she wanted something immediately. She likes oregano a lot. She also likes garlic bread….
Upma Recipe | Easy Rava Upma
Upma is a traditional South Indian Breakfast recipe which is prepared easily with rava as the main ingredient. This Upma can be prepared either plain or with vegetables. This can be prepared either fluffy or gooey according to your taste and preference. My hubby and daughter are not a big fan of Upma. So I…
Paal Kozhukattai Recipe – using Coconut Milk
Paal Kozhukattai is an authentic recipe from the region of Chettinad. This is usually prepared at the time of festivals like Vinayaka Chathurthi. This kozhukattai is made of steamed rice flour, jaggery/sugar, and coconut milk. This Paal Kozhukattai is also made along with other Vinayaka Chathurthi recipe. I made the rice flour balls with store-bought…
Ammini Kozhukattai Recipe | Spicy Mini Kozhukattai
Ammini Kozhukattai is also known as Mini Kozhukattai or ammani kozhukattai, a traditional South Indian recipe made especially for Vinayaka Chathurthi. This kozhukattai is made of steamed rice flour and tempered with mustard and chilies. This can be had as a healthy evening snack too. Some items are standard which are to be made especially…
Tandoori Chicken Recipe – on Stove Top
Tandoori Chicken is a popular Indian dish made of chicken marinated in yogurt and spices. The dish is named tandoor, as this is prepared traditionally in a clay oven. This is a very popular dish, which can be found, as the main menu in all top restaurants and roadside shops. The chicken is marinated in a…
Veg Hakka Noodles Recipe – Restaurant Style
Veg Hakka Noodles is a popular Indo-Chinese dish which is loved by all. We can make delicious restaurant style noodles at home very easily. It just takes only 10-15 mins to make the entire dish. This is made up of boiled noodles along with stir-fried vegetables and Chinese sauces. Non-vegetarians can include fried chicken or…
Nei Appam Recipe | Ghee Appam – Easy Method
Nei Appam is a South Indian sweet which is prepared mainly on Krishna Jayanthi or Karthigai Deepam. This sweet is prepared using rice and jaggery as the main ingredients. Nei appam is usually deep fried in ghee hence the name Nei Appam. The traditional method of making Nei Appam is a lengthy and time-consuming process….
