OATS IDLI

August 5, 2016 by Nithya Leave a comment

We all know of oats as a breakfast which has innumerable health benefits.Normally at my home porridge is made with it and is not touched by my daughter.As I was thinking a good way to make her eat this wonder cereal,the idea of making idlis came to my mind.It would be a great breakfast or dinner option also.Oats,I came to know has a very good source of fibre and are rich in minerals,fibres and anti oxidants.They also lower blood sugar levels and cholesterol.It also has some starch and carbohydrates.It is filling,yet light on the tummy.As I set out to make…

Lunchbox Ideas, Pulao, Rice Variety

SHAHI PULAO

July 27, 2016 by Nithya Leave a comment

I have been cooking varieties of Pulao’s lately. My Daughter’s college has re-opened and it’s a tricky discussion at times what to prepare for lunch box. So, as I was scrolling the other day, what to do for my day’s menu, I stumbled upon a satvic recipe which is free of onions and garlic too and yet highly attractive to the eyes. So I set to cook this tasty pulao dish using my favorite rice brand Kohinoor Authentic Basmati Rice. As a matter of fact, this was very easy and highly tasty too. Because Kohinoor Authentic Basmati Rice is a…

VAZHAIKAI PODIMAS

July 16, 2016 by Nithya 1 Comment

Vazhaikai is Plaintain or Raw Banana in Tamil.Raw banana occupies a distinct place in the cooking of South Indian households.Normally anything with raw banana is made on certain fasting days,festivals and ceremonies.Also it is made without the addition of onion and garlic,which makes it apt to eat during these days.As today being the Aadi masa porappu,i.e. the first day of the Tamil month of aadi,I made today,Vazhaikai Podimas. It is a very easy recipe involving minimal ingredients and a typical Tambrahm Menu was made.I will post the full Thali tommorow as part of the Lunch Menu Plan I am planning…

Lunchbox Ideas, Rice Variety

PINEAPPLE FRIED RICE

July 15, 2016 by Nithya Leave a comment

Pineapple Fried Rice was one of the things which I wanted to post for a long time.As I had Kohinoor Authentic Basmati Rice in my pantry,I set out to make this yummy rice dish.And did you know that the Platinum range of Kohinoor Authentic Basmati Rice comes from the ethereal snow-fed valleys of the Himalayas. The rice has a signature sweet flavour and a heavenly aroma that is beyond compare. This traditional & authentic variety of Basmati Rice is naturally aged for 24 months and matured to perfection for its pearl look, soft feel and sweet aroma. Needless to say…

Bread Recipes, Upma

BREAD UPMA

June 26, 2016 by Nithya 1 Comment

Bread Upma is a delicious and instant easy to prepare ides for your breakfast.It can also be an after school snack which is loaded with healthy vegetables and also with mild spices.The bread used can be white or brown.But if you are looking for a healthy version,I would recommend using brown bread.The preparation is the same as rava upma which is equally delicious.I make Bread Upma with old bread after making some sandwich for my daughter later that day.If using old bread cut the corners,if you are using fresh bread use as such.There can be many variations in this such…

Side Dish for Roti

MUSHROOM MASALA

June 20, 2016 by Nithya Leave a comment

I have never cooked mushroom till now,but when I saw my daughter eating a mushroom topped pizza with awe,I thought of making some mushroom based recipe for rotis for her.So I instead of buying ordered through Bigbasket. Bigbasket is an online comprehensive online grocery store based in Bangalore, Hyderabad, Mumbai, Pune, Mysore, Delhi-Gurgaon-Noida, Coimbatore, Madurai, Chennai, Vijayawada, Ahmedabad, Nasik, Lucknow, Vadodara, Nagpur, Vishakapattanam and Patna.So if you want to have groceries on the go with the tip of your fingers order your neccesary things online order from Bigbasket. I learnt that with over 180000 products and 1000 brands in the…

Snacks

KUNUKKU

June 16, 2016 by Nithya Leave a comment

Kunukku is a spicy South Indian Style lentil fritter. It can be categorized into a starter or snacks list. You can also serve this as a party appetizer.Made from tur and channa dal with rice and spices it is first soaked then ground and deep fried.Many people make this with Adai batter and I also do the same most of the times.The batter needs to be thick as you have drop in small balls on to the hot oil.You can add quater of a cup of semolina or rava to give some crunchiness as well as to thicken the batter.My…

Pickles

GREEN CHILLI THOKKU

June 13, 2016 by Nithya 2 Comments

Green Chilli Thokku is a pickle made with green chillies, spices and tamarind.It is very tasty but very spicy and hot and goes with almost any dish as a side.In our house we call it as Molaga thogayal.My husband loves it to the core and demands making this almost twice a month.I make it but sometimes have to say no due to the extreme spiciness of the pickle.This traditional thokku a family favorite is in our house for generations from grandma to mom and then me.The tastiest combination is with curd rice or dosa,but it’s lingering taste would tempt you…

Snacks

PATTANAM PAKODA

June 10, 2016 by Nithya Leave a comment

Pattanam Pakoda is a tea time snack,crispy on the outside and very soft inside.Unlike ordinary pakoda it is made with roasted gram flour and rice flour with onions and spices.I have also added powdered peanuts for crunchiness.Ordinary Onion Pakoda uses gram flour and rice flour.I don’t know why it got it’s name but I presume it is because it is sold in city shops.Pattanam is city in Tamil so that’s the story.Anyway I made it because I love all kinds of pakodas and my husband is also fond of them.Unlike other pakodas this is slightly round and bigger in shape….

Lunchbox Ideas, Rice Variety

CORIANDER RICE

June 7, 2016 by Nithya Leave a comment

Many of the mothers would be wondering what to pack for lunch as in India most of the schools are now reopened after joyful vacations.I also face such problems while deciding about the lunch menu and try to bring in variety to break the monotonous ritual of packing same kind of food.The rice should be flavourful tasty and yet easy to make.I choose this coriander rice mainly because of colour and nutty flavour. I have quite a few recipes with rice on my blog and this is just an addition to the list.Though I make it regularly,didn’t have a chance…

Kids Recipes, Pasta

INDIAN STYLE PASTA

June 5, 2016 by Nithya 3 Comments

I usually try pastas with white sauce or red sauce,but for a change tried this pasta recipe with our very own Indian Masalas.I had half a packet of spiral pasta lying in my pantry and this became a tasty snack for my daughter.This can be made with many variations and adding vegetables of your choice.In a matter of few minutes delicious pasta will be ready.This is a change from cheesy pastas which turn out be high on calories too.Prepared with the desi spices and packed with nutrition and taste this is absolutely a winner recipe. As you can see I…

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OATS IDLI

SHAHI PULAO

VAZHAIKAI PODIMAS

PINEAPPLE FRIED RICE

BREAD UPMA

MUSHROOM MASALA

KUNUKKU

GREEN CHILLI THOKKU

PATTANAM PAKODA

CORIANDER RICE

INDIAN STYLE PASTA

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