Kids Recipes, Noodles, Snacks

AMERICAN CHOPSUEY

When we went out for my hubby’s birthday last year my daughter ordered American Chopsuey.I had no idea until the order came and as Dhivya began munching on it I could see the expression in her face that it was good.So I decided to try an attempt at it and succeded to some extent.This one I made recently as an evening snack which was throughly enjoyed and Dhivya said it really tasted awesome.This recipe is adapted from Tarla Dalal with slight variations.Now here goes the recipe .. Notes

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Chaat, Kids Recipes, Snacks

AAM CHANNA CHAAT

Summer time is here and we don’t like to eat anything at all.But there are lots of vitamins and minerals required by our body alongwith lots of fliuds.So keeeping that in view i made this salad chaat which can be a snack too.Whenever you are hungry make this and enjoy.It is loaded with proteins and with mangoes in it makes it all the more tangy.I make this whenever i can and this is so easy to make.You can make this in advance and keep it in fridge and serve chilled.Mangoes and channa are an unusual combo but works well for…

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Easy, No Onion No Garlic, Soups

CARROT GINGER SOUP

Soups are always comforting and give an additional attraction with a meal.Amidst all different soups,this carrot ginger soup stands apart as i have included many indian spices in it.Very soothing during cold cough this one is also a great appetizer and is very filling too and can be had in between meals.I have made this to times in my house and all liked it very much.I added caraway seeds and cumin to subside the sweetness of carrots.A different from the regular soups this will a nice hit in your homes.So do try and let me know.. Notes You can add…

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Karnataka Recipes, Side Dish for Roti

VEG SAGU/SIDE DISH FOR ROTI

It was on a trip to mysore many years back that i first tasted sagu.The spices were mild, gravy was filled with mixed vegetables and the texture soft and juicy.It was served with pooris and the taste was awesome.In karnataka poori sagu is phenominal.I have tried this many times for pooris and rotis too,but never licked it until one viewer requested to post this recipe.This is very easy to make and can be made in a matter of minutes.The good part is you can add all veggies and because of they are mixed kids won’t recognise what veggies are there…

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Soups

VEG CORN SOUP

This is my first soup recipe in my blog.Soup is one item of the menu i look forward to whenever eating out.You see daughter and hubby order everytime different soups and i end up tasting both.Like this i have tasted many varieties and try to incorporate the same taste every time i make them.Veg corn soup i have made here is just easy assembling of choppped veggies in boiled form.It is crunchy and awakes your taste buds.Try out this soup and let me know… Notes

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Breakfast Recipes, Karnataka Recipes

RAVA IDLI

Rava idli is an instant idli made with semolina or sooji.It takes just 15 minutes to prepare an can be one yummy breakfast recipe.My hubby likes it to the core and he loves eating it at the famous MTR restaurant here in bangalore.I have tasted it there many times and have always awed about the taste they give to it.Served with potato masala this idli is served with ghee.You can have it with sambhar and chutney too.Otherwise here in bangalore they serve it with a vegetable gravy called sagu.Now i don’t know how many of you know this.During world war…

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Breakfast Recipes, Dinner recipes, Karnataka Recipes

AKKI ROTI/RICE ROTI

Akki Roti is a rice based roti with minimal ingredients and an easy preparation.Being in Bangalore for quite sometime now i sometimes indulge in making kannadiga delicacies too which is loved by all at home.I wanted to make this roti for long and when my neighbour told me the recipe one day,i quickly gathered the ingredients and made it the same night for dinner.It tasted so good that with the left over dough Ravi wanted to pack that for next day’s lunch as well.Yeah!I made it.The joys of feeding your loved ones and that too if it turns out to…

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Starters

MASALA PAPAD

It is always a welcome change whenever we go out to eat and when that happens we do order masala papad.It is a good starter and goes well with the north indian cuisine.I also make this at least twice a week not only for lunch or dinner but at tea time too as a snack.It is very tasty and and easy to make as well.You can please your sudden hunger cravings or satisfy hubby or kids sudden demand for something in a hurry.I always like a mild flavoured chaat masala topping for my papad,but it is entirely upto your liking…

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Dairy Free, Dry Curry, Easy, Gluten Free, Ovo Vegetarian, Rice Accompaniments, Side Dish for Roti, Vegan, Vegetarian

MIX VEG KADAI FRY

There are sometimes when we are left with small quantities of veggies at home.Mostly I make aviyal with assorted veggies,but this time I had cauliflower and broccoli too.I was planning for simple roti and dal for dinner and was wondering what to do with these small bits of left out vegetables.As I was not in a mood to prepare an elaborate side dish, this mix veg kadai fry was very apt for my dinner schedule  yesterday.Usually I like to have two side dishes while preparing any indian flat bread,one gravy based and one dry.So this dry variety was a welcome change at home and all loved it with hot rotis.You can try with your own liking and choose vegetables accordingly.This is how I made this recipe of a medley of vegetables.

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Breakfast Recipes, Easy, Tiffin, Traditional Recipes

PULI AVAL

I am back again with yet another Poha/Beaten rice recipe.Poha in tamarind is always an easy dinner option as it is light on the tummy yet filling for the heart.Yes ,food for me should not only fill the stomach but also heart should be happy when you serve it to others. Of course when unexpected guests arrive this light dish out of rice flakes can be prepared in no time.The traditional puli aval recipe calls for poha in tamarind only, but i have added veggies to it to make it healthier and tastier.The vegetables is purely upto you, you can…

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Breakfast Recipes, Dairy Free, Easy, Ovo Vegetarian, Tiffin, Upma, Vegan, Vegetarian

SEMIYA UPMA

Among the various upma varieties of south indian cuisine,Semiya Upma is an easy,tasty and really fast breakfast recipe. Semiya Upma comes in handy for those really hurried up mornings and can be made in a jiffy,if you have vegetables chopped ready.It doesn’t require any accompaniment really but i have served it with tomato pickle.The addition of veggies is surely your choice,you can add beans,peas,carrot.Nice method of including vegetables for those kids who fuss eating them.This is one of those tiffin varieties that is not served in hotels,not that i know of,do let me know if you have had it at…

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