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..

Black Urad Dal Kanji with Ginger Pepper Thovaiyal

Hi frnz..So, I m here with yet another breakfast combo recipe..It's BLACK URAD DAL KANJI with GINGER PEPPER THUVAIYAL..Actually I made 4 recipes including 2 Kanji and 2 Thuvaiyal recipes in a single video, but I have posted as 2 posts in the blog for ur easy reference..In this post, I have included the easiest version of Black Urad Dal Porridge with a fingerlicking Ginger Thuvaiyal recipe which is yummy to the core n tastes great with even rice n all tiffins..Now let's see how to make them..

 

TRICOLOR Veg Mezhukkupuratti

Hi frnz..Onam festival of this year falls on coming Sunday..So thought of posting special recipe for it..It's TRICOLOR VEG MEZHUKKUPURATTI..We don't celebrate Onam in our home but it's a must occasion in schools, colleges etc of our district since u know I m from Kanyakumari, which is the border of Kerala..Many Keralites n Malayalam speaking Kanyakumarians r here so every year it's grandly celebrated..

Chilli Beetroot Chana

Hi frnz..Here I m with a very simple dish for tiffins/rice/variety rice..It's CHILLI BEETROOT CHANA..Using beetroot n black chana, I have made a handy side dish which u make in minutes..In fact I thought to make some another recipe today n have soaked black Chana for making Kadala curry for Palada (Click here for Palada recipe)..But I changed the plan last minute n made this recipe for dinner..That's the reason I have mentioned the Chana measurement in handful instead of cups since I didn't measure it at all while soaking..But the dish came out really very good n spicy..So must try this recipe frnz..

Tomato Kootu

Hi frnz..I m here with a very simple Kootu this tym..Though I name it as Kootu, it doesn't use Dal in the recipe..I have had it many times in vegetarian hotels n Hindu wedding ceremonies..I have always been a banana leaf meal lover with lots of different side dishes with veggies..And this Kootu uses no other veggies at all, but only Tomato as the main ingredient..And I love it too..Had tried it before too but never posted in the blog n channel..So, now I m posting it..Come on let's make it..

Lockdown Herbal Chutney (2 methods)

Hi all..So I m here with a special Chutney recipe, which is a real healthy one for sure..I named it as lockdown chutney since the ingredients used in the recipe r very essential in curing mucus, sinusitis etc., and protect us from the pandemic in this lockdown situation..Also, I have given 2 methods with slight variations between the two, n both came out so good..So, try this Herbal Chutney atleast once in a week and lets save ourselves!! Now, let's see how to make it..

Aloo Moringa Masala

Hi all..Hope u r doing fine..We r indeed in a pathetic situation now due to the COVID-19..It has created a massive destruction so far killing thousands of people all over the world..Now it's time for us to be at home n thus breaking the chain of spreading..Well, that's very very important to be followed..It's also a big opportunity for us to increase our intake of immunity based foods at this time..So, take care all..Hope this situation will pass very soon..Now, we can see a veg dish with minimal ingredients but completely healthy since moringa leaves are used..It would be a good choice for u to make during this lockdown period..With no further delay, lets move on to the recipe..

Bittergourd Tamarind Curry

Bittergourd Tamarind Curry(பாகற்காய் புளிக்கறி) which is completely bitter less!! Tamarind curry with brinjal and cucumber/ cucumber and mango is a famous side dish of our native with nonveg meals..It is a must side dish in our native Islamic weddings too..It is made in many ways with slight changes in Masala..I hope to share the other variations of Tamarind curry recipes in future..This bitter gourd tamarind curry is yet another form which we make in our house often..I bet u, even the ppl who hate bittergourd due to its bitterness will jus lov this recipe..I m not jus saying, but the chemistry of ingredients is wat does the magic..U might hav heard tips like adding curd, soaking in salt water, adding carrots etc etc in the recipes, in order to reduce the bitterness of bittergourd..Along with them, add my yet another tip, which is.....

Chettinaad Brinjal Thirakkal

Chettinad style Brinjal Thirakkal..Chettinad cuisine is famous for its plenty of unique spicy recipes. And this recipe is one among them..The method involves cooking of Brinjal along with potato in a spicy nuts paste..This goes well with kuzhipaniyaram, rava idli, dosai, idiyappam, chapati etc., and even with hot rice..

Snakegourd Milakoottal

Snakegourd Milakoottal(புடலங்காய் மிளகூட்டல்)..A delicious side dish for rice, made with snakegourd, dal, pepper and much more..Milakoottal is something similar to paruppu koottu, but here, as the name says, milagu(மிளகு/pepper) is added which gives a nice flavour and taste to the dish..Try this with some hot rice, and jus pappad and pickle, n u won't need any other side dish..It can be mixed with rice as a semigravy, or else be had as a side dish too, it's ur choice..Well, let's move on to the rcp..

Watermelon Curd Pachadi

Curd pachadi made with watermelon rind. Pachadi is an important side in southindian veg thali. You can make varieties of pachadi, but the standard ones you see in restaurants or wedding ceremonies are the cucumber pachadi and beetroot pachadi. I love veggies a lott, especially the veg thali, n pachadi is my fav too. 

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..

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..

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!!

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..😋