Nanjil Kothamalli Aanam

 

Hi all..This recipe is again a Sahar/sehri/athaalam special..It's NANJIL KOTHAMALLI AANAM..That is, simple plain coriander gravy or curry..This is one of our native specials as well..And when u want to make a quick curry with less effort, try this for sure..'Aanam' is a name we give for the term 'curry' in our native..Even ppl in some of the other districts in Tamil Nadu use the same..But many of u might not have heard the word I think..I say this bcoz, when I stayed outside of hometown, when I say Aanam, ppl used to stare at me 😂..Then I used to change the word as curry, n only then they understand..

Nanjil Kambu Oratti

 

Hi all..Today I m here with a popular tiffin in my native among the Muslims..It is NANJIL style ORATTI using KAMBU flour..Usually we use just rice flour for the recipe, but to make it even more healthy, I have added bajra/pearl millet/kambu flour..And we enjoyed it for our sahar/sehri/athaalam..You can even have it for iftar/dinner as well..

Oratti is one of my all time favourites right from my childhood..This is made on occasions as well as usual day routine at home..Most of u will be familiar with the recipe but u may call it using different names I guess, like, adai, roti..But, we call it as oratti..

Steamed Moong Kabab

 

Hi all..Iftar is an enjoyable moment for any muslim who is fasting..Sipping the first drop of water or drink after fasting for the whole day, the adorable feel is hardddd to describe in words..It is usually better to take light food which is convenient for the stomach after fasting..However, almost all of us used to fill our dining spreads with fried and baked food for iftar..Many of us forget the fact that, we can even make steamed starters/snacks which r tasty as well..I feel this recipe can motivate u to try more steamed recipes for the upcoming iftar feasts..

Eggless Pista Mayonnaise

 

Hi all..We are already nearing halfway in  Ramadan 2022 n hope u all r enjoying the blessings of Ramadan..Today I m here with a simple dip recipe, which is EGGLESS PISTA MAYONNAISE..Mayonnaise is a favorite for almost everyone..It is very easy to prepare as well..Had some leftover pistachios in hand, n while thinking of what to proceed, came to a conclusion to make a mayonnaise, since it will be a nice companion with any starter, snacks, rolls etc, particularly in iftar time..Now., let's move on to the recipe..

Urad dal Milk / Uluntham Paal / Ulutham Paal

 

 

Hi all..I m back with yet another healthy recipe, but a drink at this time especially a milk based drink recipe..It's URAD DAL MILK / ULUNTHAM PAAL / ULUTHAM PAAL..Uluntham Paal recipe is very healthy for all ages, particularly growing kids and teenage girls..Urad Dal is a rich source of iron, and if you are bored of tiffins, have this drink as breakfast and u will feel a fulfilled tummy n it takes atleast a few hrs for the next hunger..The best part is, u won't identify that urad dal is added to the milk n honestly it is very yummy..

Whole Ragi Ulundhan Kali

 

 

Hi makkalae..Today's recipe is an age old recipe, but with a little variation in it..WHOLE RAGI ULUNDHAN KALI..This can be served better for breakfast/lunch/brunch/snacks and when ever u feel like having it..

Fermented flour idli dosa

 

Hi all..Today I m here to share with u a very very useful recipe. It's EASY FERMENTED IDLI DOSA RECIPE WITH FLOUR..

Idli is one of the common breakfast recipes of Tamil Nadu, and loved by almost everyone..Smooth n soft yummy idlis will make ur tummy so happy..But, what about the making process?? Huhh..Every weekend, open the grinder, grind for a few hours, store the batter in large vessels, dump in the refrigerator, serve n eat the unhealthy refrigerated cooked batter, is it?? Hi fi..This is what me too have been doing so far before a couple of years..

Homemade Black and White Urad Dal Flour

 

Hi all..Today's post is all about a basic ingredient, which is a must in my pantry unit to ease up my daily cooking, especially during the working weekdays..It's HOMEMADE URAD DAL FLOUR, both BLACK AND WHITE..You can make a plenty of healthy recipes with it, especially the breakfast recipes..This handy ingredient is the best alternative to ground urad dal batter, and saves a lot of time and energy as well..So, let's see how to make it..

Jack fruit Vattalappam

 

Well, Eid is nearing by dears..And how can an Eid be without a dessert? So, I have come up with a popular recipe of Sri Lanka and Tamil Nadu..It's Vattalappam!! And that too with Jack fruit!! Many of u r much familiar with Vattalappam, but I think u may not have tried it with Jack fruit..I assure it will be very very tasty..This one is very simple to make just like my usual recipes, except that u need to spend a little time with the coconut..But it is worth trying for sure..So, give it a try n let me know ur feedback frnz..

Roasted Gram Dal Mayonnaise

 

So, Ramadan has arrived dears..And this quick n yummy recipe is very helpful for iftar preparations while making wraps, salads, and a good option as a dip for starters..Though I named it as Mayonnaise, I have skipped milk, egg, oil in the ingredients list which are usually used in a basic mayonnaise recipe..So, u need just a few mins to make this healthy version of it..Let's make it frnz..

Adamant Creeper (Pirandai) Sambar

Well, today's recipe is a basic sambar recipe with tender adamant creeper (pirandai)  grown in our home..I have already shared Pirandai Masala Tea and Pirandai Green Chilli Thovaiyal recipes in my blog n youtube channel..Have a look at it..Pirandai is rich in calcium n its benefits r immense when u take it on a regular basis..You can also have it in powdered form..Nowadays, plenty of organic shops r there which sells pirandai powder..When u r running out of veggies, just try this pirandai sambar n it will give a different taste..Now, let's make it.. 

Kodo Millet Vermicelli Upma with Country Vegetables

Kodo Millet Vermicelli Upma with Country Vegetables..So, this is our recipe today..I usually make different variations in upma recipe, but mostly won't add much veggies in it..With just another packet of Anil Vermicelli, got an idea of different taste upma, but not with the usual veggies like carrot, potato, beans, gobi, peas etc..I made a little more healthy twist with some leftover veggies..It's just my first try with country veggies in an upma recipe, n I must say it really worked very well..I served it for both breakfast n lunch for my little one, n she really loved it well..Do try this frnz..

 

Nanjil Style Prawn Mango Avial

PRAWN MANGO AVIAL..Avial with prawns? Yes, it is..Usually we make the same recipe with anchovies in our Nagercoil area..We call it as Nethili Maanga Avial!!! This recipe is super duper easy, except cleaning the Nethili fish which takes some time..And u know cleaning prawns takes a little more time, and that too I have made with small prawns, which gives u very less quantity even after spending long time in cleaning..But taste will be Vera Level seriously!! 

Cabbage Masala

Poori Masala or Masala for Poori is loved by almost anyone n Potato is the main ingredient in it..Here, I have made this yummy masala without aloo..Cabbage suited very well for the recipe n it's an easy peasy recipe which u can make in minimum effort..Tricky idea to make ur little ones eat cabbage..Give it a try n let me know ur feedback frnz..

Tapioca Vermicelli Balls

Hi frnz..Well, today's recipe is the one I made with Anil Vermicelli..And that too, with Sorghum Millet Vermicelli..We were tasting this variety of Anil Vermicelli for the first time, and it tasted good..Had some fresh tapioca in hands which I had to use the same day, so thought of making an evening snack of it with vermicelli..Actually we had it for early dinner, and it filled our tummy well..Kids will love it as an after-school snack..So, don't miss it dears..Let's see how to make it..

 

Raw Banana Kachayam

Hi frnz..Well, what to say about today's post? Hmmm..It's a simple traditional snack with little experiment in the recipe..RAW BANANA KACHAYAM..Kachayam is one of the traditional sweet snack recipes of Tamil Nadu..Usually it is made with ripen banana, today I have tried it with raw banana and the recipe came out soo good..I have already tried the same recipe with potatoes for the Potato Recipes Contest in BetterButter Tamil App long back..I posted several recipes with potatoes for the contest n I m happy to share that I was the winner..This is one of the best recipes for quick snacks for kids, since u won't need much time apart from cooking the raw banana..So, try this n let me know ur feedback frnz..

 

Nendran Banana Cookies In Frying Pan

Hi frnz..So, this week I m here with an easy peasy cookies recipe, which I made with a couple of over ripen Nendran banana n with minimal ingredients in hand, and that too in frying pan!! Usually I bake in pressure cooker long before, and recently in only aluminium Idli pot since I don't own an oven..But I never tried with a frying pan, n believe me it was tooo good n easy to make as well..And instead of making banana bread or fried snacks with over ripen banana, try this soft n chewy cookies n u will like it for sure..Now, let's see how to make it frnz..

Chocolate Chips Palkova

Hi frnz..So, here's my next Chocolate Chips recipe for Diwali..It is CHOCOLATE CHIPS PALKOVA!!!!..It's a little bit difficult to explain how it tasted greatt and OMG I have decided to make this yummmm recipe often from now on!! Palkova is everyone's favourite..It is one of the time consuming but delicious recipes and I have used the shortcut curdling technique which many people r implementing nowadays which definitely saves atleast 20 mins from the traditional method, but again I made a little twist by skipping lemon for curdling..The experiment was a real success and the sweetness was just perfect n amazing..My only regret was I made in a small quantity so we couldn't enjoy having it more :)..With no more delay, come on  let's make it..

Chocolate Chips Pudding

Hi frnz..This week I m here with a couple of Chocolate Chips recipes for Diwali..So, the first one is CHOCOLATE CHIPS PUDDING..It is a very simple pudding where no flour or agar agar or gelatin is used and made with very simple ingredients in very less time..Chocolate Chips is one of the best ingredients for desserts and baking..And this rich pudding will melt in your mouth for sure..Now let's make it..

Custard Powder Laddu

Hi frnz..My next Laddu recipe is a quite different one. Of course it is very simple to make but tastes soo good and the texture is more or less like a Besan laddu and Maa Laddu since we have used a flour in this recipe..And the flour is nothing but Custard Powder! Yes, it is CUSTARD POWDER LADDU..Usually we make desserts and Halwa like sweets with custard powder, but laddu is really a must try recipe n my kid loved it a lot..Surprise ur family n frnz with this quick sweet..Let's see how to do it..