NELLIKAI SADAM/AMLA RICE

January 4, 2016 by Nithya Leave a comment

Nellikai is gooseberry in english and amla in hindi.I recently saw this simple and awesome rice recipe in a magazine and soon gave it a try.This amla is loaded with Vitamin C and has many medicinal properties.It buds immunity and strengthens the bones.As we all know, amla was widely used in the making of various ayurvedic preparations and so it is aptly termed as wonder berry.My daughter loves arinellikai which is much smaller in size and tangy to taste. I made this for her lunch and she liked it a lot.A truly filling way with no compromise on health.I have…

Breakfast Recipes, Sevai Recipes

TOMATO SEVAI/TOMATO IDIYAPPAM

December 8, 2015 by Nithya Leave a comment

Idiyappam or Sevai is always a good option to make for breakfast.I already have a few idiyappam recipes in my blog,both instant and homemade and they are always filling and also a wholesome meal in itself.When you have idiyappam ready you can flavour it with any thing you like and the options are endless and purely upto your imagination.Usually a breakfast recipe,this can be had a dinner item too as I make it sometimes or a snack.The method of preparation is very easy and quick and can be made in no time.For kids who are fussy eaters,you can always a…

Chaat, Snacks

MASALA PURI

December 6, 2015 by Nithya Leave a comment

On a rainy day when you are really hungry,this Masala Puri will be like a bowl of happiness to you.I really mean it as it comforting,filling and yummy for your tummy.As I said in my previous post I have been making a few chaat recipes since last week and could click pictures at leisure.So today it is Masala Puri for you at Nithya’s Kitchen.This chaat unlike other chaat varieties is served hot with the gravy specially for it.I have had this many times and here in Bangalore it is very famous and is sold in many chaat shops.My daughter is…

RAJMA SUNDAL/NAVARATHRI RECIPES

October 17, 2015 by Nithya Leave a comment

Rajma or Red Kidney Beans is a protein filled legume besides having numerous minerals.Usually we make Rajma Chawal or Pulao or any gravy.This is one easy and non fussy sundal variety apt for Navarathri and will be a hit among kids as well.My daughter is very fond of rajma and I made this on the first day of Navarathri itself.You can spice it with any masala and make a lot of variations.Rajma is known to have so much health benefits and it is good to make sundal for this season,where most would be fasting.Here goes the recipe of Rajma Sundal…..

GREEN GRAM SUNDAL/NAVARATHRI RECIPES

October 13, 2015 by Nithya Leave a comment

Green gram or moong bean as it is called is a legume variety full of health and energy.Besides being used in pesarattu,an andhra based dosa,payasam,salad and dal this one tastes great when made sundal with this. Today being first day of Navarathri this is an easy and most fast recipe to make.Colourwise also this sundal is appealing to the eyes and is dark green in colour.A tasty and quick naivedhyam for the GODDESS comes your way on the start of this festive season.. Notes Adding a bit of jaggery enhances the taste.

VELLAI KONDAKADALAI SUNDAL/CHICKPEA SUNDAL

October 11, 2015 by Nithya Leave a comment

Vellai kondakadalai or chickpea sundal is a tasty and protein loaded sundal with grounded spices.All at home are a fan of this sundal and iam happy to post this for the forthcoming Navarathri celebration this week.All kids are fond of channa masala and any channa based recipe and this sundal is no exception to that.This is usually made in addition to navarathri,on any poojas or offerings to GOD.It is an easy recipe for beginners as well and do try this aromatic sundal this festive season.. Notes

MANGO RICE/LUNCH BOX IDEA/RICE VARIETIES

October 1, 2015 by Nithya Leave a comment

Mango Rice is one easy and tangy rice variety which can be made in no matter of time.I tasted this at a friend’s place and was too tempted to make this for lunch box to my daughter.She likes mango but was not sure how she would like to have this as a rice variety.It has groundnuts and chilles which add to the flavour and mingles with rice well.It tastes awesome even long after it is made and so it fits the category of preparing for lunch box.Mango Rice is a tasty rice and here goes the recipe for same..

DAL MAKHNI/MAA KI DAL/REVIEW FOR EASTERN SPICES 1

September 2, 2015 by Nithya 1 Comment

I was some time before contacted by Eastern Condiments And Spices to write reviews about their products.I received a parcel containing these masala products and couldn’t wait to try them out.So here comes my first review on Dal Makhni.It is an easy to go side dish for rotis,phulkas and rice.It is easy to make and whilesome and filling besides being nutricious.I made this recipe with eastern masala and the result was super tasty.Daughter who is a fussy eater,loved it to the core and asked for more during dinner.The masala was also super tasty,perfectly blend and aromatic.Easily I could make this…

Sauces

TOMATO PASTA SAUCE/PASTA RECIPES

August 14, 2015 by Nithya Leave a comment

I often make pasta of all kinds as Dhivya is fond of them.I normally use store bought sauces both white and tomato ones,but this time I thought of making it at home as I saw a nice recipe of tomato pasta sauce.As I started to make this sauce the whole place was filled with aroma and saucy air could

Biryani, Lunchbox Ideas, Rice Variety

BABY CORN PEAS BIRYANI

August 12, 2015 by Nithya 1 Comment

Babycorn Peas Biryani is one recipe which I was rather curious to make as I didn’t know how it would taste,a biryani with babycorn.I gave it a try for daughter’s lunch box and was liked by her friends too.I stumbled upn this idea while browsing and was glad I made it.I added peas for extra taste a

Biryani, Lunchbox Ideas, Rice Variety

SOYA CHUNKS BIRYANI/LUNCH BOX RECIPES/SOYA RECIPES

August 10, 2015 by Nithya 1 Comment

Soya Chunks Biryani is one of the long pending posts of my blog.I had made this as a contribution to kungumam thozhi magazine long back,but somehow didn’t get an oppurtunity to share here.One of the protein filled one pot meal and easy lunch box option with less oil.this is very easy to make and is

AAMRAS

SWEET POTATO CHAAT

SHAHI TUKDA

AAM PANNA

NELLIKAI SADAM/AMLA RICE

TOMATO SEVAI/TOMATO IDIYAPPAM

MASALA PURI

RAJMA SUNDAL/NAVARATHRI RECIPES

GREEN GRAM SUNDAL/NAVARATHRI RECIPES

VELLAI KONDAKADALAI SUNDAL/CHICKPEA SUNDAL

MANGO RICE/LUNCH BOX IDEA/RICE VARIETIES

DAL MAKHNI/MAA KI DAL/REVIEW FOR EASTERN SPICES 1

TOMATO PASTA SAUCE/PASTA RECIPES

BABY CORN PEAS BIRYANI

SOYA CHUNKS BIRYANI/LUNCH BOX RECIPES/SOYA RECIPES

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