Tuesday 15 December 2015

Muttai Puli Kuzhambu/Eggs in Tamarind Gravy

 Muttai Puli Kuzhambu/Eggs in Tamarind Gravy is a very simple and popular gravy prepared in South India. It is found in most of the South Indian restaurant menu and is served along with white rice. There are different ways in preparing this muttai kuzhambu, here I have prepared this egg gravy with freshly ground masala. I have also posted Egg Kurma which is also delectable and tasty. Do try it out friends and you will surely love the fresh aroma of it. Do check out other South Indian Gravy/Kuzhambu varieties here. 

Here’s how to make Muttai Puli Kuzhambu with step by step photos…

Friday 27 November 2015

Ceylon Chicken Fry Recipe/Sri lankan Chicken Fry/Ceylon Chicken & Egg Fry Recipe with step by step photos

After a very long time I am posting a chicken recipe, this chicken fry is my husband’s favorite. This Ceylon Chicken Fry is Chef Dhamu's recipe which I have been doing for more than twelve years.  Do try it friends you will instantly fall in love with it. Also check out other interesting and mouthwatering Chicken Varuvals/Fry/Biryanis/Gravies etc hereMutton/goat Meat Recipes,Fish & Egg Recipes

Here’s how to make Ceylon Chicken Fry with step by step photos…

Saturday 21 November 2015

Brinjal Tomato Chutney/Kathrikkai Thakkali Chutney

Each day preparing different types of side dish for idlis and dosas is a challenge for many. Now try this brinjal tomato chutney which is interesting to prepare and an addictive side dish. If you usually eat two dosas, this chutney will make you eat one more. This is another smart way to make your kids also eat brinjals. Do try it out friends and post your comments. Also do not forget to check out other interesting and delectable Chutney and Thogaiyal varieties here.

Here's how to make Brinjal Tomato Chutney with step by step photos...



Thursday 19 November 2015

Baby Corn Fingers/Baby Corn Fritters/Baby Corn Golden Fries

Baby corn fingers is an interesting and addictive starter/appetizer, can be prepared in no time. It is a perfect finger food which we come across in all most all the restaurant menus. My kids love baby corn fingers and it is wonderful after school evening snacks.

Here’s how to make Baby Corn Fritters with step by step photos…


Monday 16 November 2015

South Indian Lunch Menu - II/Lunch Menu Ideas

Hello Friends,

Today I am sharing with you all a very tempting, simple and delicious South Indian Lunch Menu. I have already shared a lunch menu idea earlier, do check it out.

Here's the South Indian Lunch Menu....


Thursday 5 November 2015

Kasi Halwa Recipe/White Pumpkin Halwa Recipe/Vellai Poosanikkai Halwa/Kalyana Poosanikkai Halwa – Diwali Sweets/Kasi Halwa with step by step photos

Diwali is around the corner and everybody is busy shopping for clothes and crackers. Diwali is all about lighting lamps, sharing sweets and snacks with friends, family & relatives, wearing new clothes and bursting crackers. And when it comes to sweets and snacks, homemade is always the best and gives great satisfaction for me and I believe it’s the same with you all. For this Diwali, I am sharing with you all White Pumpkin Halwa/Kasi Halwa/Kalyana Poosanikai Halwa made out of fresh home grown white pumpkin from my mom’s backyard. Do try it out friends and have a great Diwali. Do not forget to check out other DiwaliSweets and Snacks here.

Here’s how to make Kasi Halwa with step by step photos…

Friday 16 October 2015

Karpooravalli Thuvaiyal Recipe/Country Borage Thuvaiyal Recipe/Karpooravalli Thuvaiyal with step by step photos

Karpooravallli(Tamil) otherwise is called as  Country Borage plant. It has lots of medicinal benefits. The karpooravalli leaves are used for treating common cold, cough, sore throats, nasal congestion, indigestion, rheumatism and so on. The leaves of karpooravalli plant are quite fleshy and very aromatic. These leaves are very good source of vitamins and minerals. Karpooravalli plants are easy to grow and maintain. Cut a small piece of the plant from where it is available and plant it in soil with ample amount of water. It will grow and spread faster. I have karpooravalli plant in my balcony and I have made different recipes with it. For now I will share with you all a simple and aromatic Karpooravalli Thuvaiyal. Do check out other delectable chutney and thuvaiyal varieties here.

Here’s how to make Karpooravalli Thuvaiyal with step by step photos…

Friday 9 October 2015

Aval Kesari Recipe/Poha Kesari Recipe - Krishna Jayanthi/Gokulashtami Recipes

Today I am going to share with you all a very easy and quick neivedhyam recipe for Pooja days – Aval/Poha Kesari. I made this aval kesari for Krishna Jayanthi, but the recipe has been sitting in my drafts for quite some time.  So friends, you are planning to make Kesari, try to make Aval Kesari and you will surely love it. Do not forget to check out Rava Kesari and Mango Kesari which I have posted earlier and other interesting Diwali Sweets & Snacks here.

Here’s how to make Aval Kesari with step by step photos…

Wednesday 7 October 2015

Strawberry Cake Recipe– Eggless & Butterless Strawberry Cake/Strawberry Cake with step by step photos

Cakes are all time kids favourite and when it is made with fresh strawberries it is mind blowing and tempting. This strawberry cake is egg less and butterless, so you can eat as many slices as you want without any guilt. Try out this pink beauty and post your comments. Do not forget to check out other creamy, fluffy andheavenly cakes here.

Here’s how to make Strawberry Cake with step by step photos…

Tuesday 6 October 2015

Zucchini & Potato Egg Omelette/Courgette & Potato Egg Omelette Recipe

Today with not much of introduction I am going to share a very healthy Zucchini & Potato Egg Omelette. It is a very healthy and filling omelette can be served for breakfast along with two slices of bread. Do try this healthy omelette and post your feedback. Check out other interesting and delicious Zucchini Recipes here.

Here’s how to make Zucchini & Potato Egg Omelette with step by step photos…

Monday 5 October 2015

Cilantro Almond Pesto /Sauce – Bow Tie Pasta with Cilantro Almond Pesto/How to make Pesto Sauce/How to make Pasta with Pesto Sauce

Whenever I want to make a quick dinner, I immediately tend to make pasta. The main reason is, it is one quick wholesome meal and my kids love it. This cilantro almond pesto is a very easy to prepare but the taste is simply awesome. The almond pesto can be used as dip for any kind of breads or as spread for sandwiches. The pasta made with almond pesto is a very healthy when compared to the cheesy pastas but it still has the nutty and creamy texture because of the almonds. Do give it a shot friends and you will surely love it.

Here’s how to make Cilantro Almond Pesto – Bow Tie Pasta with step by step photos….

Tuesday 22 September 2015

Kumbakonam Kadappa

Kumbakonam Kadappa is a scrumptious side dish prepared for idlis and dosas.  Kadappa is simple yet a flavorful curry made with moong dal, potatoes and coconut paste. It is very popular and common in Thanjavur/Tanjore, Kumbakonam and Thiruvarur. Do try out this delectable Kumbakonam Kadappa and post your feedback. Have a great day and enjoy.

Here’s how to make Kumbakonam Kadappa with step by step photos…

Sunday 20 September 2015

Besan Ladoo/Gram Flour Ladoo/Kadalai Maavu Ladoo

I am very happy and excited to share with you all a special Besan Ladoo for my 500th post. I thank all the readers, followers, subscribers and each and every one of you in this virtual world for the constant and continuous support and encouragement. Besan Ladoo is prepared with gram flour, sugar and ghee. We can make this ladoo for special occasions like Diwali,  Pooja days or for celebrations. For now enjoy this delicious besan ladoo and have a great day. Do check out other delicious and delectable Diwali Sweets here.


Here’s how to make Besan Ladoo with step by step photos…

Saturday 19 September 2015

Zucchini Bajji/Zucchini Fritters

Bajji is a very popular and an addictive deep fried evening snack. Bajji is made by coating different types of vegetables like onion, potato, plantain, eggplant etc in a special batter and deep fried in oil. For a change, I have made bajjis with zucchini and it taste totally awesome. Try out this wonderful snack and enjoy your day.

Here’s how to make zucchini bajji/fritter with step by step photos…

Friday 18 September 2015

Jack Fruit Seed Masala/Jack Fruit Seed Dry Curry Recipe/Palakottai Masala

Jack Fruit Seed masala/Palakottai curry is perfect side dish for any South Indian Meals or rice varieties. Not just rice varieties, it can be had as side dish for rotis or type of bread varieties. Jack fruit seed recipes are prepared during the summer season in Tamil Nadu & Kerala. There are enormous benefits of jack fruit seeds/palakottai, it is loaded with proteins, carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals. So don’t ever throw away the jack fruit seed, try out this jack fruit seed masala and enjoy your day.

Here’s how to make Jack Fruit Seed Masala/Palakottai Masala with step by step photos…

Wednesday 16 September 2015

Pooranam Kozhukattai Recipe– With Kadalai Paruppu Pooranam/Paruppu Mothagam/Kadalai Paruppu Pooranam Kozhukattai – Vinagayar Chaturthi Special

Advance Vinayagar Chaturthi wishes to all of you. For this Ganesha Chaturthi I am posting a very special Kadalai Paruppu Kozhukattai, I have already posted modagam with coconut and jaggery earlier. Do check out the link as well for the recipe. For this Ganesha Chaturthi make this special modakam for neivadhayam and enjoy the day. May the blessings of Lord Ganesha always be upon all of us.

Here’s how to make Modagam with paruppu pooranam with step by step photos…

Friday 24 July 2015

Narthangai Sadam/Citron Rice Recipe

Narthangai/Citron belongs to lemon family. It taste similar to lemon, but has a unique flavour to it. This narthangai sadam is very easy to prepare. It is a perfect lunch box recipe and can be packed during travel as well. There are many other types of narthangai recipes like narthangai pachadi, narthangai podi, narthangai uppu oorgai, narthai thokku etc are prepared in Tamil Nadu. I will be sharing as many as possible in my future post. For now, I am going to share narthangai sadam with you all. Meanwhile check out other vegetarian rice varieties here.

Here’s how to make Narthangai Sadam with step by step photos…

South Indian Lunch Menu – I

A very simple and delectable South Indian Lunch Menu is what I been thinking of posting for a very long time. This post has been in my drafts for a very long time, so here it is friends a simple South Indian Lunch Menu

Here how to make it with photos…

Banana Chocolate Milkshake Recipe-Kids Delight

Today I am going to share a very simple and quick Banana Chocolate Milkshake. You can make it no time and surprise your kids after school. I have added a scoop of ice cream, you can make this milkshake fat free by skipping the ice cream. Try out this luscious milkshake and have a great day. Meanwhile check out other milkshakes & smoothies here.

Here’s how to make Banana Chocolate Milkshake wuth step by step…

Thursday 23 July 2015

Vendhaya Rasam/Fenugreek Seeds Rasam/Vendhaya Rasam Recipe/Easy Rasam Recipe

Rasam is a staple food  made in every South Indian homes. We make rasam almost every day for lunch, so why not add a twist and make it more interesting and also make it healthy. I have posted several interesting and aromatic rasam’s earlier, do not forget to check out other RASAM VARIETIES here.

Here’s how to make Vendhaya Rasam with step by step photos…

Onion Raita/Vengaya Pachadi

A very simple and healthy onion raita is today’s recipe. This is a perfect accompaniment for biryanis, pulavs and ricevarieties. Check out other raita and pachadi varieties here.

Here’s how to make Onion Raita with step by step photos…

Beetroot Poriyal/Beetroot Stir Fry Recipe

Hello friends,

Today I am going to share a very simple, healthy and quick Beetroot Poriyal. This is perfect and lovely accompaniment for any rice varieties or any type of rotis or naans. With not much of introduction I am moving on to the recipe. Meanwhile do not forget to checkout other delectable vegetable poriyal varieties here.

Here’s how to make Beetroot Poriyal with step by step photos…

Saturday 18 July 2015

Mutton Kheema Masala Recipe/Mutton KothuKari Masala/How to make Mutton Kheema Masala with step by step photos and Video

Mutton Kheema Masala/Kotthukari Masala is our families all-time favourite. It is a perfect side dish for rotis, naans and parathas. This Mutton Kheema Masala is one of my mom’s best recipes. Do try out this Mutton Kheema Masala and post your comments. Also check out other interesting and mouthwatering Chicken Varuvals/Fry/Biryanis/Gravies etc hereMutton/goat Meat Recipes,Fish & Egg Recipes. Also like, share and subscribe to my youtube channel PriyasVirundhu

Here’s how to make Mutton Kheema Masala with step by step photos…

Mango Halwa Recipe / Maampazham Halwa Recipe/ How to make Mango Halwa with step by step photos

Eid Mubarak. I wish all my friends, readers and followers around the world a very happy and peaceful Eid.

Mango Halwa is a very delightful and finger licking halwa that can be made in minutes. Not just that, when you have lot of mangoes in hand then you can make this halwa in a big batch and store it in the refrigerator. You can spread this mango halwa on rotis to make rolls for lunch box, or spread it on breads to make sandwiches or spread it on dosas to make special mango halwa dosa. Any way friends do try out this easy, quick and delicious Mango Halwa and post your friends. Do check out other delectable and tempting MANGO RECIPES here.
Here’s how to make Mango Halwa with step by step photos…

Wednesday 15 July 2015

Meal Maker Fry/Soya Chunks Fry – Soya Chunks Stir Fry

Today I am going to share and very healthy, protein packed side dish that can be prepared for lunch for any rice varieties or for any kind of rotis. This is one kind of side dish that can be made in less than 15 minutes and packed for lunch. I have already posted Soy chunks 65, Soy chunks biryani and Soy chunksvegetable curry, do check them out as well. For now try out this quick Meal Maker Fry/Soya Chunks Fry and post your comments.

Here’s how to make Meal Maker Fry/Soya Chunks Fry with step by step photos…

Monday 13 July 2015

Kollu Podi/Kollu Idli Milagai Podi/Idli Milagai Podo with HorseGram – Side Dish for Idlis/Dosas/Uthappam

Today I am going to share a very healthy and Idli Milagai Podi made with Kollu/Horse gram. Horse gram/Kollu is most protein rich lentil high in rion, calcium and protein. It is low in fat content and actually helps in management of obesity, because it has the ability to attack fatty tissues. There are several recipes made with Kollu like kollu kootu, kollu rasam, kollu chutney, kollu drink/water, kollu thuvaiyal, kollu sambar, kollu sundal etc which I will be posting in the future posts. For now try out this healthy Kollu/Horse gram Podi and post your comments. Check out other Podi and Chutney Varieties here.

Here’s how to make Horse Gram/Kollu Idli Podi with step by step photos…

Sunday 12 July 2015

Thoothuvalai Keerai Rasam/Thuthuvalai Keerai Rasam/Thoothuvalai Keerai Rasam Recipe with step by step photos

The scientific name of Thoothuvalai Keerai is Solanum Trilobatum. Thoothuvalai keerai has lots of health benefits and is commonly used for treating cold, cough, throat infections and acute asthma. Thoothuvalai leaves can be used for preparing thoothuvalai chutney, thuvaiyal, dosai, candy etc. Thoothuvalai keerai can be roasted in ghee, powdered and added to hot steaming rice for respiratory problems and as sinus cure. For now I am going to share Thoothuvalai Keerai Rasam, do try it out and post your comments. Please check out other interesting “RASAM VARIETIES” here.

Here’s how to make Thoothuvalai Keerai Rasam with step by step photos…

Friday 10 July 2015

Ponnanganni Keerai Poriyal Recipe– Simple & Healthy Keerai Poriyal/Ponnanganni Keerai Poriyal with step by step photos/How to make Ponnanganni Keerai

Ponnanganni Keerai is called as “Dwarf Copperleaf” in English, is a green variety available throughout the year. The name “Ponnanganni” means glow like gold. It is loaded with iron, calcium and other vital nutrients that make our hair and skin glow. When Ponnanganni is taken for a period of 48 days regularly, it heals our body of all kinds of deficiency and reduces the body heat, as it is an excellent body coolant. Ponnanganni is specifically recommended for eye ailments, asthma, gonorrhoea, syphilis. Most of them avoid these types of greens, because they do not know how to cook them or to use them. A very simple ponnanganni keerai poriyal/stir fry included twice or thrice a week in our diet is a wonderful remedy to stay healthy. Ponnanganni oil/thailam is very famous in Tamil Nadu and is used for treating headaches and also for treating excessive body heat during the summer months. For now friends I am going to share this Ponnanganni Keerai poriyal, do try it for sure and post your comments. Meanwhile do check out other Keerai Recipes here.

Here’s how to make Ponnanganni Keerai Poriyal with step by step photos…


Thursday 9 July 2015

Cilantro Chicken Masala Recipe/Coriander Chicken Masala – Green Coriander Chicken Curry with step by step photos

Coriander Chicken Masala is an aromatic, tempting, addictive and colourful chicken masala. The chicken is cooked in ground coriander leaves paste along with other spices. This chicken masala is a perfect Sunday special. Do try out this Coriander Chicken Masala and post your comments. Also check out other interesting and mouthwatering Chicken Varuvals/Fry/Biryanis/Gravies etc hereMutton/goat Meat Recipes,Fish & Egg Recipes

Here’s how to make Cilantro Chicken Masala with step by step photos…

Oats Carrot Smoothie – Healthy & Light Breakfast Smoothie

Today I am going to share with you all a very light, healthy and filling breakfast smoothie. You can make this smoothie is no time and it can also be served as snack between meals. The carrots offers vitamin A & C, dates offer iron & minerals, milk provides calcium & minerals and oats gives enough fibre and energy. So why not start your day with this healthy smoothie? Meanwhile do check out other interesting, tempting, refreshing and lip smacking Smoothies/Ice-creams/Milkshakes/Juices here.

Here’s how to make Oats Carrot Smoothie with step by step photos…

Wednesday 8 July 2015

Mango Kulfi Recipe/Mango Kulfi Ice/Kulfi Recipe/How to make Mango Kulfi with step by step photos

Kulfi is a very popular traditional frozen dessert from the Indian subcontinent. Kulfi is originally prepared by evaporating sweetened milk by slow cooking. The milk is boiled until it turns thick, which in turn increases the fat, protein and the density. In India, kulfis are sold by kulfiwalas, who keep the frozen moulds inside the earthenware pot called a matka filled with ice and salt. It is garnished with pistas and served cold [Source: Wikipedia]. Do try out this mango kulfi and post your feedback. Check out other mouth-watering Mango Recipes here.  Meanwhile do check out other interesting and refreshing Juice/Milkshakes/Smoothies/Ice creams etc here.

Here’s how to make Mango Kulfi with step by step photos…

Tuesday 7 July 2015

Onion Rice/Vengaya Sadam - Natural cure to reduce body heat & to heal stomach pain

I have been thinking of posting this recipe for a very long time, but could not. This is a recipe which my grandma used to make, then my mom and now me. This onion rice is very special and has lots of medicinal values in it. My grandma used to make this rice, when someone is suffering from stomach pain. She used to say that the onions, cooked in ghee, combined with black pepper powder reduces the body heat, heals the stomach ulcer and cures the pain. I make this a lot in summer days to cool down the body temperature. My grandma makes this only with white onions, but I switch between white, red and small pearl onions depending on the availability of onions in my kitchen. Any way friends do try out this wonderful, healing Onion rice and post your feedback.

Here’s how to make Onion Rice with step by step photos…



Saturday 4 July 2015

Thirunelveli Sambar - Tamil Nadu Special

Thirunelveli also known as Nellai is a city in the Southern state of Tamil Nadu, India. It is located on the banks of Thamirabarani River. Thirunelveli has a number of historical monuments, the Nellaiappar Temple being the most prominent. The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and worshiped as Nellaiappar. Thiru-Nel-Veli(Thiru –shri, Nel –Paddi, Veli-Fence). It is believed that food grains collected for worship at the temple were protected from the floods by the fence, hence the name [source:www.Tirunelveli.com]. Apart from temples and natural beauty, Thirunelveli is famous for Iruttu Kadai Halwa, Sodhi and many more recipes. Today I am going to share with you all a very famous Thirunelveli Sambar which has unique flavor, taste and aroma. Do try out this Thirunelveli sambar and post your comments. Meanwhile, do check out other sambar varieties ,I have posted earlier.

Here’s how to make Thirunelveli Sambar with step by step photos…

Friday 3 July 2015

Mochai kottai Masala/Field Beans Masala/Mochai Kottai Stir Fry

Mochai [fresh] is a type of field beans available in the market during winter. The same is dried and available in all provisional stores throughout the year. The dried Mochai [Tamil] is called as Mochai Kottai. This mochai kottai masala/stir fry is quite common in South India. The other most commonly prepared recipe with this bean is the mochai kottai kara kuzhambu, I will post this recipe in my future post soon. For now try out this protein packed healthy Mochai Kottai Masala/Stir Fry and post your comments.

Here’s how to make Mochai Kottai Masala with step by step photos….

Chocolate Mug Cake Recipe - Microwave Minute Cake/Chocolate Mug Cake Recipe with step by step photos

Today it's a simple, quick and easy microwave chocolate mug cake that can be made in a minute. This cake can be served as evening snack for kids after school, it will surely put a smile on their face and your kids energy goes up, up and up. Try it out friends and post your comments
Here's how to make Chocolate Mug Cake with step by step photos....

Wednesday 1 July 2015

Cardamom Cake Recipe/Tea Cake/Tea Time Cardamom Cake-How to make Tea Cake with step by step photos

Today after a very long time, I am posting a very flavourful tea cake. Tea Cakes are available in almost all the bakeries and roadside tea shops. I have been thinking of posting this lovely cake for very long time, but was just postponing it. This cardamom tea cake is so light, fluffy and makes you want to eat more. Do try out this Cardamom Tea Cake and post your comments. Check out other delectable cake varieties here.

Here's how to make Cardamom Tea Cake with step by step photos...

Tuesday 30 June 2015

Mango Lassi Recipe/Maambazham Lassi Recipe/Sweet Mango Lassi/How to make Mango Lassi

As the name says it all, without any further delay I am moving on to this refreshing, cooling and addictive Mango Lassi. Try out this Mango Lassi and enjoy. Meanwhile do not forget to check out other Mango Recipes here. Meanwhile also chcek out other interesting and tempting Lassi/Juice/Bevereages/Milkshakes/Smoothies here.

Here’s how to make Mango Lassi with step by step photos…