Gulab Jamun_ will always be in our ‘Deepavali’ menu. But this year I thought of preparing a different dessert. Carrot halwa is such a delicious dessert and its Shiva’s favorite too.With generous amount of ghee,sugar (Come On Stop counting Calories!! its ‘Diwali’ 😉 ;)) halwa is much more mouthwateri
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Horse Gram/Kollu Dosai
October 4, 2011This is a healthier dish since horsegram helps in reducing weight and cholestrol when taken regularly.The best breakfast food.I learnt this recipe from my MIL.The ingredients used are mostly available at our kitchen.
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Rava Idly
August 10, 2011I have been relying on MTR Rava Idly mix until last week when I decided to prepare it from scratch. It took around 10 minutes to prepare the battar. Such a simple dish and it is tastier and colorful than the plain idlys. The following measurement serves two.
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In Tamil its called ‘Urulaikezangu Poriyal’. _This goes well with any rice (_sambar,rasam) or you can prepare it as a side dish for Poori or Chappathi. Very easy to make and the following measurement serves 4.
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Gobi Manchurian
July 26, 2011This spicy chinese starter is fav for most of us.The blend of Indian spices add a different flavor to this dish and that is truely mouth watering. It is definitely easier to recreate the taste (as in Restaurents) even while preparing at home too.The following measurements serves two.Unfortunately c
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Onion Raita
July 11, 2011There are many variations you can try while preparing. The main ingredient is curd.I always prefer seasoning raita either with mustard seeds or sometimes cumin.
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Arachuvitta Saambaar| Tamilnadu style Arachuvitta Sambar | How to prepare Sambar with fresh masala
June 3, 2011In Brahmins community this sambhar is a traditional curry prepared during family functions,when there guests at home and especially in Mappillai Virundhu.Our Sunday lunch menu will definitely be the following combination Plain white rice + little ghee + sambhar accompanied with Potato fry 🙂 🙂
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It is one of the easiset side dishes to prepare. Though the list of ingredients is big, most of them are readily available at home.I know its a popular north indian dish but certainly am unaware of its authentic way of preparation.This version is less spicy and mild. However its delicious 😉 that i
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Akki Roti
March 11, 2011Also known as ‘Rice Flour Chappathi’ is a popular dish in Karnataka but I didn’t get a chance to try this dish even once when I was working there in Bangalore.Recently in a Television cookery show (Anithavin Samayal, Jaya Tv) saw the preparation.Looked simple and not time consuming.However since I
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Methi Masala Chapathi | Kasuri Methi Leaves Chapathi
March 2, 2011If you are bored of the plain chappathi you can try this.The aroma of kasturi methi leaves and masala powders makes the dish even more delicious.Preparation will take around 20 minutes.The following measurement serves two.