Idli is a traditional breakfast/dinner in almost all South Indian households. The idlis are made by steaming a batter made of fermented black lentil, rice, and fenugreek. This is tried and tested foolproof recipe to get soft idli. To make idli soft following steps should be followed: Choose good quality rice and urad dal –…
Medhu Vadai | Ulundu Vadai Recipe
Medhu Vadai / Ulundu Vadai is a traditional South Indian dish which can be had as a breakfast, snack or even as an accompaniment to lunch. Medhu Vadai is an Indian fritter made with black lentil/urad dal. It is made in the shape of a doughnut with crispy out and soft in. Medhu Vadai is my…
Strawberry Yogurt Ice Cream Recipe – using 3 Ingredients
Homemade Strawberry Yogurt Ice Cream with 3 ingredients and no ice cream machine. My ice cream has strawberry, honey, and labneh as its ingredients. This is very easy to make and healthy and deliciously creamy. You can enjoy this during this hot summer. Instead of strawberries, you can make use of any other berries of…
Thattai Payaru Murungai Keerai Poriyal | Cowpeas with Drumstick Leaves
Thattai Payaru Murungai Keerai Poriyal / Cowpeas with Drumstick leaves is another healthy recipe prepared in South India especially in Tamil Nadu. Drumstick leaves possess unique nutritional qualities like protein, minerals, and vitamins. As I said in earlier post I don’t find drumstick leaves very often in UAE. This week I found a whole bunch, so…
Vanilla Ice Cream Recipe with Sweetened Condensed Milk
Vanilla Ice Cream is made using 3 ingredients – condensed milk, fresh cream and vanilla extract. One of the easiest ice creams ever made. This ice cream is so easy that even a kid can make it without any hassle. Mix all the ingredients in a mixing bowl using an electric blender. Pour into a…
Coconut Rice | Thengai Sadam Recipe
Coconut Rice is a very simple and easy variety rice which can be prepared by anyone. This is another staple food in South India. Every kid in Tamil Nadu will find this in his/her tiffin box almost on all weekdays. This rice is very tasty. All my North Indian friends like it. Whenever we used…
Mango Yogurt Popsicle Recipe
Mango Yogurt Popsicle is healthier and refreshing frozen dessert, which can be relished at any time. As summer is starting and mangoes are available in plenty I wanted to make this frozen dessert. It is so easy that you can make it with just 3 ingredients – ripe mangoes, sugar, and yogurt. If you don’t…
Instant Mango Pickle | Easy Maangai Oorugai Recipe
Instant Mango Pickle can be prepared easily at home within 10 minutes. Totapuri mango is best to make use of this pickle. Use either raw mango or half ripe mango to make this pickle. Summer has started and already as we are getting mangoes, so thought to post this simple pickle recipe. As it is…
Macaroni Payasam | Macaroni Kheer Recipe
Macaroni Payasam or kheer is a delicious kheer prepared with coconut milk and jaggery. Payasam a traditional dessert is made in South India for all occasions and festivals. As Ugadi, Telugu new year is nearing I wanted to try the same traditional method with macaroni and made this delicious kheer. You can use any small…
Paruppu Thogayal Recipe | Lentil Chutney for Rice
Paruppu Thogayal / Lentil Chutney is a simple recipe, which is made with toor dal and grated coconut along with spices.The color of chutney depends on how long you fry lentil. Keep the flame on medium low and fry the lentil evenly. Do not leave it unattended as it may get burnt. While grinding add…
