LEMON CHILLY CHUTNEY

April 6, 2015 by Nithya Leave a comment

This lemon chilly chutney is an unusually hot and tangy chutney.Needless to say that it goes well with idlis and dosas and upma too.It requires very few ingredients and apt for those busy mornings when you don’t have time to grate coconut.So when you really want something hot and spicy then go for this lemon chilli chutney.I adapted this recipe from ChitrasFoodBook .Thanks chitra for this wonderful recipe,all at home enjoyed with soft idlis.I made some changes to the original recipe and here it goes.. Notes

Pasta, Soups

BAKED BEANS PASTA SOUP

March 28, 2015 by Nithya Leave a comment

It is always a constant nagging of my daughter to post something new in my blog.It so happened that i was not feeling to spend time too much in the kitchen , but still didn’t want to dissapoint her.We bought a can of baked beans from Nilgiris and i found a correct recipe to make and to please dhivya as well.Baked beans in tomato sauce has a unique taste and it was a filling soup as well when served warm.See the recipe which i adapted from tarla dalal making a few adjustments to suit our taste. Notes

ADAI

March 27, 2015 by Nithya Leave a comment

Adai is a crepe made out of lentils and rice.And it is one of the protein filled breakfast or tiffin recipes because of the lots of lentils in it.It is made thicker than the dosa,so it is filling so had as night meal.Considered healthy also it also has ordinary and and boiled rice as well.I usually make this once a week and tastes great when served direct from the tawa.It was during my childhood days that i enjoyed eating these stuff from my mom.It was so crisp on the outside and soft on the outside.So whenever you want to have…

Starters

ONION RINGS/STARTER

March 25, 2015 by Nithya Leave a comment

I first tasted onion rings at a party held in my hubby’s friend’s place.I thought it was bhajji and when i ate it’s taste was peculiar and different.Was thinking of how to ask the hostess,she came to me and said don’t miss onion rings.Then i knew it was not bhajji.I then asked her and she gave me the simplest of all recipes of onion rings.It is made out of maida and corn flour and not with besan.And the more important ingredient here is the buttertmilk.Some people add eggs,but being a hard core vegetarian,i avoided.You can makethis for a starter or…

Snacks, Tiffin

VAZHAIPOO VADAI/EVENING SNACKS

March 23, 2015 by Nithya Leave a comment

It was at at myapore karpagamba vilas that i first tasted this unique banana flower or vazhaipoo vadai.I was wondering how it would taste and lo!It was heavenly.The texture was soft on the inside and crisp on the outside.I have tried this at home many times and this saturday could make it again and click as well.The removal of stamen from the floret of banana flower is a tough job.Normally from preventing of stain in the palms i apply coconut oil and then remove.It is a good tip really.After that chopping is to be done and cut pieces clearly immersed…

Potato Recipes, Snacks

ALU BONDA/EVENING SNACKS

March 20, 2015 by Nithya Leave a comment

Alu bonda is one irresisable snack,which is why my hubby is so fond of it.I generally prepare snacks for the evening on weekends for all to enjoy and this was one such occasion where i could click as well.It is another matter that all were waiting patiently for the pictures to be taken and a big thanks for that.Moving to the recipe alu bonda is nothing but potato curry stuffed in gram flour batter and deep fried.If you invite guests over you can prepare this stuffing well in advance.When you want them to be made you can fry and serve.Now…

KARAKUZHAMBU

March 4, 2015 by Nithya Leave a comment

Karakuzhambu is one our family’s most liked gravies.There are many varieties and methods in making these but i like the classic one with drumstick and shallots.A great combo with potato fry an rice,you will end up eating a few mouthfuls extra.It is named karakuzhambu,so it’s a bit spicy but you can always adjust your spice level.I tasted this kuzhambu for the first time at saravana bhavan in chennai.What an awesome taste it was.Truly remarkable.Now this recipe can be made with brinjal,lady’s finger and any vegetable of your choice.Let’s see how it’s made.. Notes

Kids Recipes, Starters

HONEY CHILLI CAULIFLOWER

March 2, 2015 by Nithya Leave a comment

Whenever we go outside my daughter is the one who will order starters.She likes to experiment many starters and each time it would be different.When we went out last week for dinner she ordered this Honey Chilli Cauliflower.It was slightly different from the starters i usually had and had sweet,salt and sour tastes in it.So this weekend she asked me to make this recipe at home and i tried to reproduce as close as possible.For kids this would turn out to be a great hit.Try out and let me know.. Notes

Dry Curry, Rice Accompaniments

BEETROOT FRY

February 26, 2015 by Nithya 2 Comments

This beetroot curry has been lying in my draft for quite a while now and thought of posting it only today.Beetroots as we all aware are kids favourite and also has numerous health benefits.It is known to control blood pressure and helps to fight heart diseases.Loaded with nutrients like pottasium,magnesium and iron this is really one wonder veggie.This recipe i made here is a simple dry curry or stir fry and can enjoyed with rice as as well as rotis too.So here goes the simple recipe of beetroot stir fry. Notes

ROSEMARY CORN VEG DELIGHT

February 25, 2015 by Nithya Leave a comment

Not long back from Nilgiris i bought a pack of dried rosemary. I was not sure what i could make with otherwise uncommon herb in my kitchen, but when my daughter ordered a particular continental cuisine in a nearby restuarant she liked the aroma and the taste of the dish which contained this flavourful herb called rosemary.So i did a simple curry like thing which can be used as a tortilla wrap,roti rolls or can be simply eaten as well.Rosemary is not an indian herb,but it is widely used in the italian cuisine.They have a slightly bitter and astringent taste.The…

THAVALA VADA

February 23, 2015 by Nithya 2 Comments

No this is not ordinary vada,but vada with a twist.Yet again a recipe known to a few i found this during my recent visit to my mother’s place.She learnt it from her granny and this recipe is a tanjore district speciality.Many make it like bonda balls but i like to make this as i was taught and it’s crunchy and chewy with coconut pieces in the middle,it’s awesome.The smooth lentils and crispy rice gives a tasty outer and soft inner texture to the thavala vadas.The highlight here is the fusion of different type of lentils and rice.This is a filling…

AAMRAS

SWEET POTATO CHAAT

SHAHI TUKDA

AAM PANNA

LEMON CHILLY CHUTNEY

BAKED BEANS PASTA SOUP

ADAI

ONION RINGS/STARTER

VAZHAIPOO VADAI/EVENING SNACKS

ALU BONDA/EVENING SNACKS

KARAKUZHAMBU

HONEY CHILLI CAULIFLOWER

BEETROOT FRY

ROSEMARY CORN VEG DELIGHT

THAVALA VADA

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