Monday 29 June 2020

Carrot Soup Recipe/Healthy Carrot Soup Recipe/Healthy Carrot Soup to Build Immunity and Stay Fit/How to Make Carrot Soup with step by step photos & Videos


Carrot Soup, the name says it all, a very healthy and tempting soup to keep everyone and fit and healthy. In addition to regular carrot soup, I have added ginger, turmeric powder, cumin powder and black pepper powder for added taste. Do try out this delicious soup and post your comments here. Meanwhile do check out other interesting Soup Varieties here.

Here’s how to make Carrot Soup with step by step photos & video…

Vanilla Custard Ice cream Recipe/Custard Ice cream Recipe/How to make Vanilla Custard Ice cream step by step photos & Video


Today’s recipe is Vanilla Custard Icecream – rich creamy and super tempting Ice cream. Who can resist to this tempting Icecream, just try it out friends and post your comments here. Also please like, share and subscribe to our Youtube Channel-Priyas Virundhu. Meanwhile do check out other interesting Ice creams,Milkshakes, Smoothies etc here.

Here’s how to make Vanilla Custard Ice Cream with step by step photos and Video...

Saturday 27 June 2020

Instant Maangai Oorgai Recipe/Easy & Quick Mango Pickle/Instant Mango Pickle/5 Minute Mango Pickle/How to make Instant Mango Pickle with step by step photos & Video

Instant Maangai Oorgai - as the name says, can be made in jiffy yet will taste delectable, spicy and irresistible. This instant mango pickle is made with very little ingredients; the key to the pickle is, the mango has to be chopped to fine pieces. Do try out this Mango Pickle recipe and post your comments here. Meanwhile do check out other interesting Pickle recipes and other Raw Mango and Ripe Mango Recipes here. Also Please like, share and subscribe to my YouTube Channel Priyas Virundhu.

Here’s how to make Instant Mango Pickle with step by step photos & Video…

Thursday 25 June 2020

South Indian Lunch Menu Idea- 16/Lunch Menu Ideas/Simple Non-Vegetarian Lunch Menu Idea

Today, I am going to share yet another mouth-watering, tempting and Non Vegetarian Lunch Menu Idea which might come in handy for you all. Also check out other interesting South Indian Lunch Menu Ideas here. Meanwhile do not forget to check out Chicken Recipes, Mutton Recipes and Fish Recipes in the links.

Here’s the Simple Non-Vegetarian Lunch Menu…

Breakfast Combo Ideas/Poori & Potato Masala Recipe/How to make Poori & Potato Masala with step by step photos

Hello friends,
I have been posting South Indian Lunch Menu Ideas both Vegetarian and Non-Vegetarian Meal Ideas. So I thought of starting a new series for Breakfast. So for the first Breakfast combo I am going to share Poori & Potato Masala. Also check out other interesting and delicious Breakfast Recipes & Chutney/ThogaiyalRecipes here.

Here’s how to make Poori & Potato Masala…

Tuesday 23 June 2020

Tomato Rasam Recipe/Tomato Rasam without Tamarind/Easy Tomato Rasam Recipe/Thakkali Rasam-3 with step by step Photos

Rasam plays a vital role in South Indian Meals. We make several types of rasam like paruppu rasam, pepper rasam, lemon rasam etc. Each rasam is unique and different in its own way. The best part of consuming rasam every day is, it helps in digestion, builds immunity and helps in fighting infections. I have already posted Tomato Rasam 1 and Tomato Rasam 2 earlier, this tomato rasam has a slight variation in the making of rasam powder and also has no tamarind. Do try out this Tomato Rasam and post your comments here. Meanwhile do check out other interesting, flavourful and aromatic RasamRecipes/Varieties here.

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

Aloo Subzi Recipe/Potato Subzi Recipe/ How to Make Potato Subji for Rotis & Chapatis with step by step photos/Potato Masala-North Indian Style


Today, I am sharing a very simple and easy to make Aloo Subji-North Indian Style. It is a hassle free recipe that can be made in the morning rush and packed to school or office for lunch as side dish. I have added the tomatoes as such, you can very well grind them to a puree and add them to make the subzi as well. I have already posted Potato Poori Masala and Potato Masala South Indian Style earlier. Do try out this Aloo Subzi and post your comment here.

Here’s how to make Aloo Subji with step by step photos…

Saturday 20 June 2020

Vegetable Soup Recipe/Healthy Vegetable Soup/Mixed Vegetable Soup Recipe/How to make Mixed Vegetable Soup with step by step photos and Video


Today, I am going to share a very healthy and delicious Mixed Vegetable Soup that can be made in a jiffy. I have added carrots, beans, cabbage and corn, you can add more vegetables of your choice. For spice, I have used black pepper powder, but you can add red chilli flakes as well. Do try out this delicious, healthy and tempting soup that will help you stay healthy and build your immunity. Meanwhile do check out other interesting Soups and Salads in the link.

Here’s how to make Vegetable Soup with step by step photos & Video…

Friday 19 June 2020

Kothavarangai Poriyal Recipe/Cluster Beans Stir Fry Recipe/How to make Kothavarangai Poriyal with step by step photos

Kothavarangai Poriyal/Cluster Beans Poriyal is yet another easy and healthy poriyal/side dish recipe made very commonly in South India. Cluster beans/kothavarangai is extremely good for diabetes, great for heart, regulates blood pressure, strengthens the bones and aids digestion. This is a very simple and divine poriyal made with very few ingredients and finally garnished with freshly grated coconut. If you are serving for diabetic patients, you can very well skip the coconut. Do try out this healthy Kothavarangai Poriyal and post your comments here. Meanwhile do check out other interesting and healthy VegetarianPoriyal/Varuval Recipes here.

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

Wednesday 17 June 2020

Chettinad Mutton Kuzhambu Recipe/Kaaraikudi Mutton Kuzhambu Recipe/How to make Chettinad Mutton Kuzhambu with step by step photos and Video

Today, I am going to share Karaikudi/Chettinad special Mutton Kuzhambu. Chettinad recipes are spicy, aromatic, bursting with flavours because of the freshly roasted and ground masala. This mutton gravy is cooked with perfect blend of freshly ground spices along with shallots/sambar vengayam. Do try out this spicy and fingerlicking Chettnad Mutton Kuzhambu and post your comments here.Meanwhile check out other interesting Mutton Recipes, Chicken Recipes and Fish Recipes here.

Here’s how to make Chettinad Mutton Kuzhambu with step by step photos & Video…

Turmeric Tea Recipe/Turmeric Ginger Tea/Manjal Tea/Manjal Inji Tea/Immune Boosting Tea – How to make Turmeric Tea with step by step photos and Video


Turmeric Tea is an extremely healthy tea, which helps in building strong immune system and is a wonderful anti-inflammatory. Regular consumption of turmeric tea helps in fighting common cold, cough and infections. I have added adhimadhuram/liquorice which helps in maintaining a healthy respiratory tract, boost immunity, digestion and helps in treating chronic inflammation. Another important ingredient added is ginger, which helps in controlling nausea and has high anti-inflammatory properties. Do try out this healthy immune boosting tea and stay healthy. Meanwhile do checkout other healthy Tea and KashayamVarieties here.

Here’s how to make Turmeric Tea with step by step photos…

Monday 15 June 2020

Vadu Maangai Oorgai Recipe/Maavadu/Vadu Maangai/Raw Baby Mango Pickle/How to make Vadu Maangai Oorgai with step by step photos

Vadu Maangai Oorgai is another traditional pickle made in South India. It is a very simple and easy recipe that is made with baby mangoes, mustard seeds, rock salt, castor oil and red chilli powder. The best part in making this Oorgai/pickle is, it does not involve any cooking or cutting. Any way friends, do try out this vadu maangai oorgai and post your comments here. Meanwhile do check out other interesting Pickle Recipes here.

Here’s how to make Vadu Maangai Oorgai with step by step photos…

Sunday 14 June 2020

Naarthangai Rasam/Citron Rasam/How to make Naarthangai Rasam with step by step photos and Video

Naarthangai Rasam is a very flavourful and healthy rasam variety that can be made in jiffy. Naathangai has numerous medicinal values, aids digestion and is loaded with vitamin C. Do try out this Naarthangai Rasam and post your comments here. Meanwhile also check Naarthangai Oorgai/Pickle, Naarthagai Rice and other delectable Rasam Varieties here.

Here’s how to make Naarthangai Rasam with step by step photos and Video…

Thursday 11 June 2020

Mango Custard Recipe/Mango Custard/How to make Mango Custard with step by step photos

Mango Custard is a luscious, simple and easy to make dessert. Now that loads of mangoes are available in the market, you can make Mango Custard and surprise your kids and family members. Do try out this delicious Mango Custard and post your comments here. Meanwhile do check out other interesting Mango recipes here and Summer SpecialJuice/Milkshakes/Smoothies here.

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


Tuesday 9 June 2020

Mutton Ghee Roast Recipe/Mangalore Special Mutton Ghee Roast/How to make Mutton Ghee Roast with step by step photos Video

Mutton Ghee Roast is a special delicacy of Mangalore. The mutton is cooked with perfect blend of fresh ground spices, along with ghee which makes this dish aromatic and loaded with flavour. This mutton ghee roast will melt in your mouth. Do try out this Mutton Ghee Roast and post your comments here. Do check out the short video on How to make Mutton Ghee Roast. Please like, share and subscribe to our new You Tube Channel Priyas Virundhu -https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTsVaemF70ifZPLfgtEvMjg .  Also check out Chicken Ghee Roast which I have posted earlier. You can serve this Mutton Ghee Roast with Milagai Killi Potta Sambar, white rice, or with roits/chapatis.

Here’s how to make Mutton Ghee Roast Recipe with step by step photos and Video...

Monday 8 June 2020

South Indian Lunch Menu-15/Lunch Menu Ideas/Simple Vegetarian Lunch Menu Ideas


Today, I am going to share yet another healthy plate of Simple Vegetarian Lunch Menu. Do try out this vegetarian lunch menu and post your comments here. Meanwhile do not forget to check out other interesting Lunch Menu Ideas here.

Here’s the simple South Indian Lunch Menu/Thali...

Vegetable Macaroni Pasta Recipe-Indian Style/Mixed Vegetable Macaroni Recipe/Macaroni Recipe/How to make Vegetable Macaroni Indian Style with step by step photos and Video

Vegetable Macaroni Pasta is a lovely, colorful and extremely tasty pasta. Not all pasta recipes have to be made with cheese, this Veg Macaroni Pasta is the perfect example for it. It is a delectable and healthy bowl of Macaroni made with perfect blend of Indian Spices and colorful vegetables. Do try out this Veg Macaroni Pasta, your family members, especially kids will fall in love with it. Please do not forget to like,share and subscribe to Priya’s Virundhu Youtube Channel. Also check out other interesting Pasta Recipes here

Here's how to make Vegetable Macaroni Pasta with step by step photos and video...

Saturday 6 June 2020

How to make Thick Curd/Yogurt/Thayir/Dahi at home with step by step photos/Homemade Yogurt/Thayir Recipe/How to Set Curd at home

Thayir/Curd/Yogurt/Dahi is a very basic recipe that is needed to set/make curd at home. We make curd/thayir every day to regular consumption. It is very essential to consume cud/thayir in summer to beat the heat.  I have shared lots of tips and tricks to make a thick and perfect curd/thayir/yogurt/curd at home.

Here’s how to make curd/dahi/yogurt/thayir at home with step by step photos…

Friday 5 June 2020

Soya Chunks Vegetable Brinji Recipe/Soya Chunks Brinji with Coconut Milk/Soya Chunks Biryani Recipe/How to make Soya Chunks Vegetable Brinji with step by step photos

Today, I am going to share a very healthy, super delicious and flavourful Soya Chunks Vegetable Brinji Recipe. This is a perfect lunch box recipe and perfect recipe for family get together or parties at your home. This soya chunks vegetable brinji is loaded vitamins, minerals and fiber from vegetables and protein from the soya chunks. Do try out this Soya Chunks Vegetable Brinji and post your comments here. Meanwhile do check out other interesting Soya Chunks Recipes here, Soya Chunks Biryani here and other Biryanis/Pulavs etc.

Here’s how to make Soya Chunks Vegetable Brinji with step by step photos…

Wednesday 3 June 2020

Thaen Thinai Recipe/Thaennum Thinaiyum/Thinai Urundai/Fox Millet Ladoo with Honey/Millet Ladoo/How to make Thaen Thinai with step by step photos and video

Thaen Thinai/Thinai Urundai is a very healthy, popular and an ancient recipe dates back to sangam period and is dedicated to Lord Murugan in Tamil Nadu. This foxtail Millet ladoo/urundai can be made in a jiffy and is absolutely divine. Thinai is rich in dietary fiber and minerals such as iron, copper, and zinc which helps to keep our body strong and boost our immunity. Thinai has a wonderful capability to regulate and bring down the blood sugar level to a great extent. Thinai is loaded with Calcium helps in building strong bones. Do try out this healthy Thinai/Foxtail Millet Ladoo and enjoy with your family and have a great day. Meanwhile do check out other healthy Millet Recipes here. Also check out other interesting Sweet Recipes here and Ladoo Varieties here.

Here’s how to make Thaen Thinai Urundai with step by step photos…
Ingredients
Thinai/Foxtail Millet
1 cup
Honey/Thaen
¼ cup
Ghee [Melted Ghee]
2 tsp
¼ tsp or 2 crushed

Preparation Time: 15 minutes                      Recipe Category: Snacks, Neivedhyam
Cooking Time: 5-6 minutes                           Recipe Cuisine: Tamil Nadu, India
Author: Priya Anandakumar

Tuesday 2 June 2020

Saamai Kanji Recipe/Little Millet Kanji Recipe- Healthy Millet Kanji Recipe/How to make Saamai Paal Kani with Video

Saamai/Little Millet Kanji is a very healthy and filling breakfast which keeps our day going. The seeds of Saamai are smaller than those of other common millet varieties. Saamai is rich in fibre, it helps in reducing fat and is good for bones and muscles. It is loaded with iron and protein. Little millet helps in controlling blood sugar level and is a rich anti-oxidant. Do try out this healthy and filling Saamai Kanji and post your comments here. Meanwhile do check out other interesting andhealthy Millet/Sirudhaniyam Recipes here and other Kanji/Porridge Varieties here.

Here’s how to make Saamai Kanji with step by step photos and  video...

Monday 1 June 2020

Coconut Milk Pulav Recipe/Plain Pulav Recipe/Plain Pulav/Plain Pulao with Coconut Milk/How to make Coconut Milk Pulav with step by step photos

Plain Pulav Recipe is a very common, flavourful and traditional rice variety prepared in all the households with slight variations. This Pulav is a very simple and easy one pot meal and is also a perfect lunch box recipe. Do try out this tempting Plain Pulav and post your comments here. Meanwhile do check out other interesting and healthy Biryanis/Rice Varieties/Pulavs here.

Here’s how to make Plain Pulav with step by step photos…