Sweet Khichdi

Sweet Khichdi..U ppl know khichdi as a popular breakfast..But in my native, especially among Muslims, this traditional sweet pudding is known as khichdi..U can find several recipes for the keyword 'Sweet Khichdi', but this one is entirely different from those..We make it during Ramadan and on special occasions..The best part is it is very healthy, and it tastes soo creamy and yummmmm!! I m so happy to share it here..

Paalaada

Today I m posting a popular tasty breakfast among Muslims of my native, and Kerala as well. Made so commonly in our homes, and during special occasions too..It's speciality is it is very very soft, and even kids can eat more in less time!! One of my favourites 😋..

Foxtail Millet (தினை) Neer Dosa

Millets..Knowing their health benefits, I started to include them in our diet an year back..I found this easy neer dosa Rcp with foxtail millet(தினை) in a fb group named Cooking with Millets a few months back..The author was Mrs.Vijaya Venkatesh(we call her as vv) n she posts a lottt of rcps with millets there..I hav already made this a couple of tyms..It was very soft n tasted soo good..So I thought of making it again n sharing it with u ppl..

50th Post - Homemade Coconut Flour

You hav seen a lot of rcps which calls for coconut flour..But many of us couldn't find the readymade ones, including me..U can make it in home in jus a few mins..It is as simple as that..This can be used for making cakes, cookies, or any rcp which uses coconut flour..

Apricot Nectar

Looking for some cool recipes to quench ur thirst in summer? This Rcp is one among those..The tangy and sweet taste when combined gives an instant freshness and energy..

Carrot Beet Egg Poriyal

While I was looking for some quick side dish for rice on one fine day, found the Beetroot-egg bhurji rcp from Palatesdesire blog..I took her idea of egg+beetroot, and made it as a poriyal in my own way..The taste was soo good, and was the best accompaniment for the day's lunch..

Pazhapathiri

Another Rcp from our native, so commonly served for evenings.. Absolutely delicious n I bet u can't stop with jus one..For me, the minimum consumption is 5 😂 n I did the same this time too 😉..Since it is made from completely healthy ingredients, u can use this as one of the best ways to feed nendran banana, a very good weight gainer to your kid..Make a try n serve ur loved ones!!

Pumpkin Poori

Poori is a favourite for almost every kid..Y not to embed veggies in it? I usually make colourful beetroot pooris for my kid, n I hav added yellow pumpkin this tym..Turned out so yumm..Having it with a chana masala or aloo masala will be a fantastic combo!!

Coriander thovaiyal

Easy home style thovaiyal(dry chutney) rcp which many of u might know already..Goes well with rice based porridges, especially the dryginger porridge, n almost any rice varieties, accompanied with jus a boiled egg..

Strawberry Sorbet

Sorbets r a very gud alternative for Icecreams when u want to eat something chilled, but with very less calories.. To make it even more healthier, I hav used honey instead of sugar, n so definitely people of any age can eat this nocook tasty treat without any guilt..Soo colourful when u make it with strawberries!!

DryGinger Porridge

DryGinger Porridge(சுக்கு கஞ்சி)..A recipe of our native, often prepared in our home, n it's my alltym fav..The spices in it is very gud for ur digestion process, plus it's very creamy n tasty..Try this healthy porridge atleast once in a month, or after a few days of heavy meals, n even for ifthar during Ramadan..

Coconut Rasam

An excellent flavoured rasam, tastes greatt for lunch with just plain rice, especially with nonveg dry side dishes..The green ground paste with coconut and a few more ingredients gives u a chutney+rasam taste at the same time..I m sure u will gulp a few ladles like me, once u finished preparing it!!..Definitely a must try one..

Ghee Puttu

Puttu is a dish which takes time to eat n not liked by many ppl especially kids..If u hav some leftovers from breakfast, sometyms u really wonder wat to do with it..This Rcp is for u, which u can make in a few minutes, n it will get over within minutes too!! I still remember my childhood days eating this as an evening snack..

Health Porridge for Toddlers&Kids

A very tasty porridge made with completely healthier ingredients for ur little ones..Most of the moms hav a complaint that their kids r not gaining weight despite feeding healthy foods..This is one of the best recipes that u can feed for ur kid for a gud improvement..

Homemade Nuts Powder

Dryfruits or nuts hav a lot of nutritional values n it is very essential for the healthy weight gain of ur toddlers n kids..I hav really experienced it with my toddler..Why to buy the readymade health(?) drink powders, when u can make a much much better one easily in ur home?? Here's how to do it..

Tangy Fish Curry

A tasty fish curry made without coconut n uses minimal spices..Tomato, tamarind, and shallots giv a nice tangy taste to the curry..Goes well with rice, rice roti, etc..Made this on one fine day with rice n fish fry..Fingerlicking tangy taste!!

Urad Dal Milk Bonda

Urad Dal Milk Bonda..A sweeter version of urad dal vada(methuvada)..Tastes so juicy n delicious..A healthy evening snack for kids..Especially for those who dislike/got bored with idlis..

Gobi Stem Thovaiyal

Gobi Stem Dry chutney(Thovaiyal)..I hav already heard that the stems and leaves of cauliflower r very healthy, but never used them n was always wasting them. This time I thought to use the stems in sambar, jus lyk the cabbage stems..But then I changed my mind n thought to make a separate rcp with it..A simple dry chutney for rice, Thovaiyal is wat we call it..Tastes too good..

Vegetable White Kurma

A variation of Veg Kurma, less spicy n easy to make, n tastes greatt with hot chapati n parotta..I usually prefer white kurma than the normal ones while eating in restaurants, not because it's less spicy, but I like its taste very much..

Gobi Paratha

GOBI PARATHA..Wheat flour Paratha stuffed with a cauliflower masala..Very aromatic n soo delicious of course..While cooking the parathas, I was in a hurry to taste a bite till i finished clicking..The aroma of gobi induces ur hunger n it's a perfect rcp when u want to do a quick but tasty dinner..

Potato Stir Fry

POTATO..The name itself makes us hungry 😜..This rcp is the one which I make often as a side for rice on lazy days , ofcourse I do change the ingredients n qty of masala every time, but the taste is awesome always!!Great accompaniment for a simple lunch!!

Strawberry Praline Cake

Strawberry is a favourite for almost everyone..It is a superb fruit with which you can make lots of dishes especially desserts..How about making a cake with it? Sounds great ryt? So our recipe is a NoBake cake with strawberry, biscuits, strawberry frosting n more..I love these kind of biscuit cakes, not only because it is quick to prepare, but these are equally or sometimes much better in taste than our usual baked cakes..

Cheesy Garlic Buns

If u lov garlic, then don't delay to try this quick, flavorful rcp..Crispy outside n very soft inside..Usually it is made with bread, but I made this with some leftover bakery buns..And the taste was outstanding..

Pumpkin Beet Carrot Juice

Veg Juices..I hav been following this method for my toddler till date since I find it the best way to make her eat these veggies..Though it can't be applied to all veggies, I m satisfied that it is good enough for a few veggies atleast..

Egg-drop Prawn Curry

Had a thought to apply egg drop and prawns in the same rcp for the day's lunch, since I love egg drop curries a lot..And tried this simplest ever rcp which even a beginner can do in no time..prawns+egg!! No need to describe the taste I guess..A must try one..

Varutharacha Mutton Curry

Mutton Curry with freshly dry roasted and ground (varutharacha) coconut masala..A good one when u want to try something traditional..The coconut when dryroasted with the spices gives an excellent flavour and aroma. Goes well with Indian breads..

Yellow Pumpkin Dal Kootu

Yellow Pumpkin Dal Kootu(பறங்கிக்காய் பருப்பு கூட்டு)..I hav never tasted pumpkin in my home since my childhood, except in restaurants..But knowing its health benefits, I hav been including in the form of purees and juices for my kid..Eager to feel its taste, I cooked it for the first tym with Dal and our basic thoran masala..Wow..Now pumpkin too has been included in my favourite veggies list..😋

Sesame Flaxseed Smoothie

A completely healthy smoothie with minimal ingredients..Best for any aged people..Sesame is rich in calcium, and flaxseeds are a great source of omega3 which is mostly found in fish, when combined with milk and red banana gives a great source of energy and nutrients..Must try Rcp..

Bread Kozhukattai

I usually prefer wheat bread for us than the maida bread..Bread is a superb food with which u can make magics..Y not to go in some desi style with this western food?..When I saw this rcp, I decided that I must make it, and I did..Soo yumm..A different variety of kozhukattai from the ones we usually make..Another kids favourite..Try this once n u will make it often..

Nendran Banana Jam

Again I m here with a leftover rcp..U can say this as a preserve as well..A jam made with leftover overripen nendran banana(Kerala banana)...A healthy accompaniment for ur little ones for breads, buns etc..Even adults can enjoy it!

Paanakam

PAANAKAM..A very refreshing, easy n tasty healthy drink..This tym I made this traditional drink with some leftover jaggery syrup..Soo good to hav it!

Chicken Fry

An easy deep fried version of chicken..Crispy outside, very soft n juicy inside..This is the way I prepare it often on Sundays, and I would call it as the best version of home style chicken fry..

Raw Banana Powder Ladoo

Raw Banana Powder(ஏத்தங்காய்ப்பொடி) is one of the first foods given to a baby after 6 months, in Southern TamilNadu and Kerala..Popularly known for its various health benefits and weight gain among  babies/toddlers/kids..Usually we make porridges with this powder for babies, or just add to cows milk for toddlers and serve..This is another simple rcp for 1 year+ kids..

Peanut Curd Dip

An absolutely tasty dip for bread-based dishes or any kind of starter..A simple but great substitute for the usual mayonnaise and ketchups..The crunchiness of peanuts and the flavour of garlic gives a pleasant flavour and tastes yum yum..

Homemade Bread Crumbs

Bread Crumbs..An important ingredient used for coating in fried snacks like cutlet, cheese balls etc..You can even make so many innovative recipes with the breadcrumbs as the main ingredient..Leftover breads or even their sides can be easily transformed into crumbs within minutes..I will share more recipes with bread crumbs soon..

Kaara Chutney

Kaara Chutney is another must accompaniment for idli/dosa in South Indian restaurants..Spicy lovers lyk me will jus lov it..It's somewhat closer to the usual tomato chutney that we make, but the amount of spicy is what makes it different..

Mutton Milk Curry

A simple tasty mutton curry made with milk n very less spices..A good one to serve for kids and adults who need less spicy curry..The addition of milk creates a slight sweet taste to the curry which is too good. I served it with idiyapam n it tasted greatt..

Vermicelli Custard

A simple delicious dessert with very few ingredients..Custard powder is one ingredient with which u can make wonders..U can make desserts, halwa, fruit custard, cakes, cookies, n a lot more..I will post more recipes with it in future..Now I hav presented a simple dessert with vermicelli. Apt one to be served after dinner and for guests too..

Fruit Kesari

Rava Kesari made exclusively with fruits!! No sugar/jaggery/palm sugar or any form of sweetener was added! The trick is, right fruits were chosen in right quantity and believe me, u couldn't find out that sugar is omitted.. Even after 2 days of refrigeration, the taste was amazing..I would call this rcp as one of my best experiments..

Creamy Tomato Soup

Bored of watery soups? Try this kind of creamy soup once in a while..It is mainly based on coconut and ground cooked veggies. An apt soup for winters..I made this for a fb cooking competition and got good comments from viewers..So thought of sharing it here..

Moong Dosa with Topping

Healthy Whole Moong(பாசிப்பயறு/சிறுபயறு)Dosa with colorful toppings, making ur breakfast delicious, tummy filling, n healthy..Its nothing but a variation of pesarattu dosa..When I saw the video of Vahchef Sanjay Thumma making it, my mouth began to water 😋😀..It was in my 'to do list' for so many months and finally I tried it this time..It was like 'vahrehvah'(no wonder his website is named vahrehvah) when I tasted it..Ur kids will lov it for sure..

Pollachi Chicken

A mild spicy semigravy, based on Pollachi style..Found this easy greeny coriander-based gravy when I was looking for some gravies with chicken on one fine day..Since it uses shallots, it has some different tangy taste as well..Too good with rice n tiffins..

Mutta Surka

Mutta surka is a popular tea time snack in Kanyakumari district..It is a kuzhipaniyaram variety. Usually we make this with rice flour. I have made a small difference in this rcp by making it with left over rice roti(we call it as oratti) dough..Tasted great with a cup of tea!!

Ghee Rice

Ghee rice is my alltym fav..With mutton/beef curry n other accompaniments, it tastes yummm.😋 I love ghee rice more than biriyani coz it is less oily and so u can eat more..We make this usually during Sundays and on special occasions..It is a kinda nofail recipe..

Spicy Prawn Curry

A perfect spicy side dish for prawn lovers..The addition of fresh spices gives an extra flavour and taste to the dish..Can be made under 10 minutes. Again a quick dish with prawns..

Dal Idli

Idli without rice!!..This is trending nowadays!! Idli is an excellent tiffin which you cant avoid in southindian breakfast..People getting bored with the usual rice idlis/rava idlis, this is gud enough to please u guys..Very very soft, fluffy, healthy, very easy to make, n ofcourse it is so delicious! Made it for the first tym n I m so glad about the results..

Coconut Jaggery Ladoo

When u r craving for some easy-to-make sweet, but healthy as well, this one is perfect. Coconut, when added to burfi, or any sweets is my favourite. The crunchiness of coconut is what makes me love it. And it was too good, n got over within minutes..

Prawn Coconut Stir Fry

Prawns are a favorite for almost anyone. This is a yummy rcp with prawns that can be made under 10 mins. Who doesnt lyk to make yummy dishes in no time? Since coconut is used in this rcp, you can feel a crunchy taste as well. Serve it with hot rice n just rasam or a simple curry, and you will definitely like it..

Ottaadai

This is a popular breakfast tiffin in our district Kanyakumari and in Kerala as well..Very easy to prepare!! We do this for us during usual days, for guests, and for EID breakfast..Tasty as well as healthy!!

Malabar Kaipola

If you hav some overripen nendran bananas and wondering what to do with it, then this is a must try rcp..Best served as an evening tea snack in Kerala..The taste is more like a sweetened banana omelette..Really yummy!