Diwali Snacks, Navarathri Recipes, Snacks, Vrat Recipes

SABUDANA CHIVDA/JAWWARISI MIXTURE/DIWALI SNACKS

It was some time back that I made this Sabudana Chivda,during diwali to be precise.It is an easy to make snack which can be made in a jiffy when you have assembled the ingredients.Also during navarathri people fast and this can be had as a snack during that period as well.Whatever the occasion,this is a crunchy and tasty snack.I made this for the first time and wondered how this would taste as I have not tasted this before.But when I tasted this I instantly liked this not only because of easy preparation but also very crunchy.I adapted this recipe from…

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Chaat, Snacks

SEV PURI

It is a yummy treat to surprise your kids always and specially when it comes to chaats,they will be totally happy.I always prefer home made chaats,since I worry about water used in them.You can make this in no time when you have papdis and sev readymade at home.Sev Puri is the a delicious mixture of sev and papdis broken with potatoes,veggies and chutney.Tastes heavenly at any time of the day,my daughter enjoys this quite a lot. You can chop the veggies beforehand and that makes the job easier too.Sev Puri is also the famous street food of Mumbai where it…

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Chaat, Snacks

BHEL PURI

Who dosen’t love chaats and my family is no exception to this.I regularly make chaat items such as bhel puri,sev puri,papdi chaat and channa chaat to name a few.It has very pleasant weather here in Bangalore and for the past two days cloudy owing to the heavy rains in Tamil Nadu.I just had a excuse for this to make our family favourite chaat Bhel Puri.I realised only before last two days, that I don’t have enough chaat recipes in my blog,so here it comes.My daughter is very fond of any chaat and often likes to eat them whenever we chance…

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Kids Recipes, Paneer, Starters

CHILLY PANEER DRY/PANEER RECIPES

Chilli Paneer is a yummy Indo Chinese which is loved by kids and grown ups too.I prepared this last week as a starter when I had guests at home.I have never tried this athome,but only had a few times whenever we chanced to eat out.It is a dry version, but you can make the gravy type as well. Iam afraid it is fine to indulge in these type of recipes once in a while at home and share it with all.At home all enjoy Chinese recipes and since this a fusion recipe was enjoyed more and I know this will…

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Kuzhambu Varieties, Rice Accompaniments

ONION SAMBHAR

Onion Sambhar is a classic and flavourful gravy made with shallots or onions as you might call them and freshly ground spices.It would always be on the to do list when guests pop over in the south indian lunch menu.Though all sambhar varieties require a tamarind base and the main ingredient being sambhar powder, each recipe has a peculiar taste and aroma of its own.This sambhar is usually thick from the ones we make to serve as a side dish for idlis and dosas.Onions used here is a variety called sambhar onion or madras onion,It has other names too such…

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Paneer, Side Dish for Roti

PANEER BUTTER MASALA/SIDE DISH FOR ROTI

Paneer Butter Masala is a favourite side dish for my daughter.She often orders this whenever we visit any restaurant and when I was asked to write reviews for Eastern Spices Paneer Butter Masala,I didn’t waste that oppurtunity to treat Dhivya.It becomes very easy to make this dish using the masala product and it tased awesome with the carefully ground spices to perfection.This recipe is adapted from Tarla Dalal website and choose to alter a few steps to suit our tastebuds.This is a perfect recipe when you want to make anything foor a special occasion and is great to have with…

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Diwali Snacks, Indian Festival Recipes, Snacks

AVAL MIXTURE/POHA CHIVDA/DIWALI SNACKS

Mixture or chivda is a super snack enjoyed by all.And for this diwali iam posting those which are easy to make and with a crunch which can be nibbled upon any time of the day.This recipe is a quick fix recipe,meaning a chivda which can be prepared in a matter of a few minutes. This is very tasty and as we all know aval or poha is healthy and filling too.I have also added a few spices and other ingredients to add flavour. All the things required are ready made and you just have to fry them and that’s it.Without…

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Diwali Snacks, Easy, Indian Festival Recipes, Snacks

CORNFLAKES MIXTURE/DIWALI SAVOURIES

I have been posting too many sweet recipes and so I thought of posting a spicy yet less oily and guilt free snack of that of Cornflakes Mixture.I have already the classic Madras Mixture in my blog,but this is an easy and tasty version to munch upon without fear of adding up a few calories.This is a very easy recipe so much so that even bachelors and beginners in cooking can make for this Diwali.I have kept the spices very less,keeping health point in mind.Also use cornflakes which are plain in flavour.This crispy snack’s recipe is down under.. Notes

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Snacks, Sundal Recipes

KONDAKADALAI SUNDAL/BLACK CHANNA SUNDAL

Black channa is liked by all at home and besides making chole and using them up for chaats I make this sundal regularly at home for evening snacks.These are a store house of proteins and filling to the stomach.Traditionally for Saraswathi Pooja this sundal is made,so thought of posting it today.Since it is, spicy my husband loves it a lot.This can be made as an after school snack and you can add less spices if the kids are eating.Make this flavourful sundal and offer it to the Goddess on the last day of the festive season and invoke her blessings….

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Indian Festival Recipes, Navarathri Recipes, Neiveidhyam Recipes, Snacks, Sundal Recipes, Traditional Recipes

GREEN GRAM SUNDAL/NAVARATHRI RECIPES

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.

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Indian Festival Recipes, Navarathri Recipes, Neiveidhyam Recipes, Snacks, Sundal Recipes, Traditional Recipes

VELLAI KONDAKADALAI SUNDAL/CHICKPEA SUNDAL

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

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