Its been a year since I started blogging.It is therapeutic as Istarted exploring more cuisines and developed an eye for food photography too. i has made quite a lot of blogger friends and this virtual never ceases to amaze me.Thanks for all your inputs and suggestions.Keep giving ur valuable feed back and keep supporting me…
CHETTINAD COUNTRY CHICKEN KUZHAMBU/NATTU KOZHLI KUZHAMBU/CHICKEN GRAVY
Chicken kuzhambu is the best combo with white rice, idly,dosai, chappathi and also can serve with chicken biryani.Country chicken variety is the best for this gravy which enhances the flavor and its very easy to prepare.In authentic chettinad method,garam masala spices are not added to the gravy.Only garlic,cumin and fennel seeds are added.If u like…
RAW BANANA ROAST WITH SCHEZWAN SAUCE/RAW BANANA DRY ROAST
The recipe was not planned before as I have to empty my schezwan sauce which was staying more than a week in my fridge.With available vegetables thought of trying something different.Only raw banana was left and I came up with this recipe which was a super hit.The recipe is very simple if u have the…
PALAK PANEER PARATHA/PALAK PARATHA/PALAK CHAPATHI
This paratha is loaded with lot of goodness and an excellent lunch box recipe for ur kids to boost their energy level.The best part of this dish is u can try it according to ur wish,can add palak leaves directly to the flour or only to the paneer stuffing.To make it look more green I…
POTATO FRIES/FRENCH FRIES
I can see the smile on ur faces when u read the title.All time favorite fries are in today.This dish falls on every kids favorite list.Mcd,Kfc, burger king and many fast food stalls will be filled with this French fries aroma which obviously makes us drool.How about preparing it purely homemade but with the same…
KOLLU(HORSE GRAM)RASAM/HORSEGRAM SOUP/HEALTHY STEW
Millets are now trendy among the younger generation and its considered to be the best food for diets and also a healthy option.But making kids eat those healthy stuff is always a nightmare for we mothers.Today tried a healthy millet that’s kolu rasam,by grinding it and adding turmeric powder to it and followed the disguise…
HONEY ROASTED BONELESS CHICKEN WITH HOMEMADE CHILI PASTE AND SESAME SEEDS.
Yes the title says it all and its the same recipe as honey roasted potatoes(HONEY ROASTED BABY POTATOES WITH VEGETABLES AND SESAME SEEDS )have done with the boneless chicken which was a super hit among the kids.This recipe no need introduction as u can follow the same steps by clicking the above link. Today also…
CHETTINAD SPECIAL MANDI/MANDI WITH LADIES FINGER AND COW PEA BEANS/THATTA PAYIR(KARAMANI)
NiMandi is a special chettinad vegetable cooked with rice washed water and tamarind water.Usually they do mandi with mixed vegetables like drumstick,brinjal,raw banana, ladies finger and motchai(beans)Today have cooked this authentic dish with ladies finger and cowpeas beans(thatta payir)The specialty of this dish is no over powering of maslas and can be done very quickly…
MIXED FRUIT AlCOHOL FREE MOJITO/WATERMELON MOJITO/JUICE WITH SODA/SUMMER/NO ALCOHOL VERSION
To beat the summer try this drink which is an execellent thirst quencher.No sugar is added as soda is being infused to dilute the drink.I have used icecream soda which already has sugar in it and also tastes awesome with the combination of watermelon,dragon fruit and blueberry.Have used more watermelon and less of dragon fruit…
SCHEZWAN BROCCOLI DOSAI
Yes, a healthy way to add broccoli in your diet.I tried this dosa with a twist of adding schezwan sauce to it topped with grated broccoli.If u have the sauce ready and then ur done with the dish.Just with very few ingredeints a scrumptious dinner will be ready to gobble in a jiffy.Hope u guys…
HOMEMADE MANGO JAM WITH CUCUMBER SEEDS./MANGO JAM WITH BROWN SUGAR
Yes,once again mango falls in the list.I seldom try jam at home as u all know its filled with sugar and has lot of calories.Due to mango fever I tried mango jam and to be guilt free used brown sugar and with a twist of adding cucumber seeds to it which gave a nice crunchy…
KOTHU CHICKEN/PICHU POTA CHICKEN/SHREDDED CHICKEN FRY
Kothu chicken is one of my favorite dish and also an excellent non-vegetarian treat for kids as its boneless.Here have used my favorite red chili paste(HOMEMADE CHILI PASTE/CHILI PASTE WITH TOMATO)which gave a ravishing red color to the dish which was very appetizing.I have added capsicum and onions to the chicken which gave a nice…
HOMEMADE SCHEZWAN SAUCE/CHILI PASTE
This bright red beauty is a fusion of indo Chinese recipe. The combination of red chilies,ginger,garlic,soy sauce and honey.Lots and lots of dishes can be experimented with this simple homemade sauce.Its shelf-life is more than a month so with this sauce u can make many dishes in a jiffy.I planned 4 simple recipes using this…
CHOCOLATE MINI CUPCAKES/MOTHERS DAY SPECIAL/CUPCAKE WITH DRAGON FRUIT JUICE FROSTING
Happy mother’s day to every mothers out there.According to me every day is a mother’s day and being a mom is such a blessing.My mom means the world to me and even if I can do half of what she has done to us to my kids then I will be happy.Her sacrifices cannot be…
BHELPURI/CHAT ITEM WITH PUFFED RICE,VEGETABLES AND ROASTED PEANUTS.
Posting a chat item after so many months.Bhelpuri is a savory snack loaded with lot of vegetables and puffed rice.To make it more healthy and homely have added dates for sweetness and green chilli,mint and coriander for spiciness.Its a popular street food in Mumbai,but now u can find this chat item everywhere.There are lot of…
INSTANT RAW MANGO PICKLE
Yet an another recipe with mango,this time not a dessert.Its a tangy,spicy raw mango pickle which goes very well with curd rice.Not a pickle lover so I rarely prepare and store them.But this instant pickle is a must in mango season.Parrot beak mango/kili mooku manga is the best variety for this pickle and its such…
CHETTINAD MOONG DAL TOMATO SAMBHAR/SIDEDISH FOR IDLY/DOSAI/THAKALI SAMBHAR
Idly/sambhar is a staple food in every south-Indian houses.We add dal in sambhar,kulambu and also half cooked dal in vegetables too.This gravy is loaded with tomatoes cooked in moong dal along with green chilies.No overpowering of masalas but filled with goodness of dal served with idly and dosai for breakfast/dinner.Your tummy will be happy for…
MINT(PUDHINA)CORIANDER POORI
Poori as u all know its all time favorite for all age groups. In restaurants poori always falls in the hit list and the best is chola batura.Kids most favorite stuff is poori and if its perfectly puffed they would love it.Coriander and mint leaves we mostly use it for decoration purpose only, but it…
CURD MACARONI/CURD(YOGURT) PASTA
Pasta in CURD?Don’t worry..just an Indian version of the Italian dish.Trust me it tastes awesome too.This was my childhood days favorite macaroni by my mom.Its very simple to make, even ur little ones can give it a try.This Italian macaroni has a south-Indian twist by adding urad dhal and mustard seeds which gives a unique…
HONEY ROASTED BABY POTATOES WITH VEGETABLES AND SESAME SEEDS
Lengthy title right? Yes!but believe me the recipe goes very simple and absolutely a delightful tasty starter or sidedish for pulav.Both way it tastes yummy for the tummy.Look wise also its appetizing as I have added my favorite homemade chili paste which have posted two days back.Have a look(HOMEMADE CHILI PASTE/CHILI PASTE WITH TOMATO)The recipe…
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