Kaara Pidi Kozhukattai – 2

Hello friends,

I have already made kaara kozhukattai/Uppu urundai earlier with red chillies and posted before, but now I made the same kaara kozhukattai with green chillies and ginger. This kaara kozhukattai is a wonderful and a healthy evening snacks for kids after school. I made this kaara kozhukattai for Vinayagar chathurthi and I am sharing it with you all.

Here’s how to make Kaara Kozhukattai with step by step photos…

Ammini Kozhukattai/Mani Kozhukattai/Ganesha Chathurthi Recipes

The first thing that comes to mind when it is Ganesha/Vinayagar Chathurthi is Modhakam which we prepare as special offering for Lord Ganesha. We also prepare different types of kozhukattai’s like paal kozhukattai, kaara kozhukattai, pidi kozhukattai etc. When we make modhakams or kozhukattai we always tend to have some dough left, this mani kozhukattai is usually prepared with that dough only. But nowadays we all prepare this mani kozhukattai separately as offering to Lord Ganesha. Not only for Ganesha Chathurthi, I make this mani kozhukattai as evening snacks for my kids and they love it because they are cute and tasty.

Here’s how to make Ammini Kozhukattai/Mini Kozhukattai with step by step photos…

Ribbon Pakoda/Nada Pakoda/Ola Pakoda

Ribbon Pakoda is another delicious, crispy, crunchy and a traditional snack prepared during Diwali and Krishna Jayanthi. The name is really very interesting because these pakodas are long like a ribbon(nada in Tamil) and also in most of the houses it is also called ola/ottu pakoda because they are crispy and crunchy. There are different variations in making this ribbon pakoda, this is the easiest version that can be done easily and quickly. I am planning to share the other variations with garlic and sesame seeds in my future post hopefully before Diwali. My mom prepares murukkus, ribbon pakoda, oma podi etc during Diwali, Krishna Jayanthi and other special occasions.  I carry out the same tradition of making all these during these special days and see to that I don’t break this tradition every year. Meanwhile, do check out other interesting Diwali Sweets and Diwali Snack varieties here.

Here’s how to make Ribbon Pakoda/Nada Pakoda with step by step photos…

Murukku/Thenkuzhal-South Indian Delight/Diwali Special/Gokulashtami Special

Murukku is a very famous and authentic South Indian[Tamil Nadu] snacks prepared during special occasions like Diwali, Krishna Jayanthi etc. Murukku means twisted in Tamil and made from rice and urad dal flour. There are different varieties of murukku like mullu murkku, thengai paal murukku(coconut milk), Kaara murukku, butter murukku etc.

This murukku is especially prepared in large quantities and shared with friends and families during Diwali. It stays fresh and crunchy for 3-4 weeks when properly stored in airtight containers. Whenever I make murukku, I get reminded of days when my mom prepares snacks during Diwali. Usually Diwali preparation starts a week before with shopping and making an array of sweets and snacks. I made this simple and quick Murukku for Krishna Jayanthi yesterday, so I am sharing it with you all. Meanwhile, do check out other interesting Diwali Sweets and Diwali Snack varieties here.

Here’s how to make Murukku/Thenkuzhal with step by step photos…

Spinach Pakoda/Palak Pakoda/Pasalai Keerai Pakoda

Spinach/Palak Pakoda is a very quick and easy tea time snack or a starter which can be made in no time. I am just not going to give a very elaborate introduction for this pakodas, just try it out guys you will surely love it. Check out Onion Pakodas, Medhu Pakodas and other Starters/Evening snacks  here.

Here’s how to make Spinach/Palak pakodas with step by step photos…

Creamy Vegetable Soup

I am not going to give much of an introduction to this yummy, creamy, healthy and delicious soup. Now that my kids are home on holidays, they are having play dates and other kids coming home to play, I made the whole lot a healthy soup. So I thought of sharing it with you all.

Here’s Creamy vegetable soup with step by step photos…

Keerai Vadai [With Ulundhu] Recipe/Spinach Vadai with Urad Dal/Keerai Vadai with Urad Dal/Ullutham Paruppu Keerai Vadai Recipe

Keerai vadai is a very common snack in Southern India. This vadai can be made with different combination of dals, but here I was used urad dal. It is a perfect evening snack with hot piping tea or coffee. I have used spinach you can use any other greens that is available. This is totally irresistible keerai vadai and you can never stop eating them. Do check out other Vadai Varieties here  and  Starters/EveningSnacks/Appetizers here.

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

Chicken Podimas Recipe[Tamil Nadu Special]/Chicken Podimas/How to make Chicken Podimas with step by step photos

This chicken podimas is a very simple and quick dish that taste totally scrumptious. My mom makes this quite often and serves it with Milagai Killi Potta Sambar or simple Tomato Rasam. This chicken podimas and sambar combo will taste as if they are made for each other. Chicken Podimas is special delicacy of Tamil Nadu coming right out of my kitchen to yours. Also check out other interesting and mouthwatering Chicken Varuvals/Fry/Biryanis/Gravies etc here, Mutton/goat Meat Recipes,Fish & Egg Recipes

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

Bhindi/Okra/Ladies Finger Kurkure [Crispy Okras]

I have two girls who have different preferences, one always has sweet tooth and another prefers savoury. I am always torn apart between these two girls, I know there are lot of moms just like me. So I need to always make something or the other to satisfy these girls. One such savoury, I make often for my girls is this bhindi kurkure. But it always so happens that even when I am frying the kids just finish it off…. Do check out other interesting and tempting Starters/Appetizers/Evening Snacks here.

Here’s how to make Bhindi Kurkure with step by step photos…

Aloo Bonda Recipe Recipe/Potato Bonda Recipe/Urulai Kizhangu Bonda/How to make Aloo Bonda with step by step photos

Cook anything with potatoes and we (my family) are there right away. Potato bondas are very addictive evening snack, once you start eating them you will not stop until it is done. The potato is made with wonderful blend of spices, dipped in the batter and then deep fried in oil. Meanwhile do check out other interesting and tempting Starters/Evening Snacks here

Here’s how to make Aloo Bonda/Potato Bonda with step by step photos…

Mysore Bonda Recipe/Urad dal Bonda Recipe/How to make Mysore Bonda with step by step photos

Our families all time favorite is my mom’s special Mysore Bonda. My little girl is crazy about Mysore Bondas. Even if I plan to make Urad dal Vadai, I will always set aside one portion of batter just to make bondas for her. So this special Mysore Bonda is for all fathers out there, Wishing all Fathers a Happy Father’s Day. Meanwhile do check out other interesting and mouth-watering Starters/Appetizers/Evening Snacks here.

So here’s Mysore Bonda with step by step photos…

Gobi 65/Cauliflower 65 Restaurant Style

Gobi 65/Cauliflower 65 is a perfect evening snacks for kids, my kids just finish the whole batch after they come back from school. Usually I don’t add these many ingredients to make Gobi 65, it used to be very simple just corn flour, chilli power and yogurt. But recently I came across Gobi 65 –restaurant style in Aval vikatan which was quite interesting. But I made a few alterations by adding rice flour, ginger & garlic paste, black pepper powder to add more taste to it. It was just fantastic bursting with flavors, so I thought I will share it with you all.

So here’s Gobi 65/Cauliflower 65 with step by step photos…

Masala Tea/Masala Chai - Making of Masala spice mix for Tea

I love to drink tea and when it comes to masala tea, I love the blend of spices infused together with the tea leaves makes me drink more and totally irresistible. Tea is drunk in all parts of India, but made differently in each place. My husband does not drink tea or coffee, I was like that until before marriage. But after marriage things changed I started to fall in love with tea and coffee. My father in law prefers to have cardamom/elachi  & ginger tea but started to have this masala tea and likes it a lot. Our families evening is complete only if we all have a cup of delectable tea and have a chat. 

Other interesting healthy and delicious tea varieties...

Coriander, Cumin, Fennel Tea/CCF Tea

Fennel Tea/Sombu Tea/Snauf Tea 

SukkuMalli Coffee/Sukku Coffee

Coriander Seeds Tea/Dhaniya Tea

MasalaTea/Masala Chai

ManjalPaal/Turmeric Pepper Milk/Golden Milk

Turmeric Tea

Paanagam

Here's how to make masala tea with step by step photos...

Urad dhal Vadai Recipe/Medhu Vadai Recipe /Ulundhu Vadai Recipe/Ullundhu Vadai Recipe for Festivals & Neivedhyam/Ullundhu Vadai Recipe with step by step photos

Urad dhal vadai is a very common snack in Southern India. It is made on all special occasions and festivals. It is a perfect evening snack with hot piping tea or coffee. One vadai is always never enough for anyone. Once you start eating it you always want more. Do check out other Vadai Varieties here and Starters/EveningSnacks/Appetizers here.

Here’s how to make it with step by step photos…

Ragi Vadai Recipe/Kezhvaragu Vadai Recipe/Finger Millet Vadai/கேழ்வரகு வடை/ராகி வடை-Video Recipe in Both English & Tamil

Anyone ready for healthy and delightful vadai, here it is – Ragi Vadai. Once you start eating it you cannot stop eating this. Do check out other Vadai Varieties here and Starters/EveningSnacks/Appetizers here. Check out the video for recipe in Tamil

Here’s how to make it with step by step photos…

Potato Bajii/Fritters

Potato Bajii/Fritters is a very famous and delicious evening snack that nobody can resist. Serve hot bajii on cold evening days, it is totally striking. One bajii is never enough, you will keep going for more and more of it.

Here’s how to make it with  photos…

Mangalore Bonda Recipe/How to make Mangalore Bonda Recipe with step by step photos

Mangalore Bonda is very yummy and crispy evening snacks which can be made with in minutes. If you have unexpected guest, this bonda can surely come handy.

Here's how to make it with step by step photo's...

Aloo Tikki/ Potato Cutlet

Aloo Tikki’s means potato cutlet, it is a very healthy food for kids and adults. It requires very little oil and can be made in very little time.

So here's aloo tikki, just dig in to it...

Evening Buns

Evening Buns are very yummy, crispy on the outside and soft and fluffy on the inside. It is great for breakfast, tea or lunch.

Ingredients

All purpose flour	4 ½ cup
Butter	1 tbsp melted
Milk	1 cup
Sugar	1 tsp
Salt	1 tsp
Yeast	1  tsp
Egg	1 beaten(Optional)
Sesame seeds	1 tbsp
Tea Towel	1
Egg (optional)	1 beaten with 2 tbsp of water for brushing.

Mushroom 65 Recipe/Kalaan 65 Recipe/Mushroom 65/How to make Mushroom 65 with step by step photos

If you want an exotic starter or an evening snack “mushroom 65” is the one. Even the kids and adults who don’t like mushrooms will fall for this dish. Also check out other interesting and tempting 65 Recipes here.