Showing posts with label Appetizers. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Appetizers. Show all posts

Thursday 26 September 2019

Pachai Payaru Sundal/Green Gram Sundal/Moong Bean Sundal – Navarathri Special Sundal

Today, I am going to share a very healthy and delicious Pachai Payaru Sundal/Green Gram Sundal which can be made as neivedhyam for Navarathri or as evening snacks for kids after school. Pachai payaru /Green gram is loaded with fibre, prevents constipation, helps in reducing weight, cholesterol and controls blood pressure. It is loaded with antioxidants , which helps in good hair growth and for healthy skin. Do try out this healthy and tasty sundal and post your comments here. Meanwhile do check out other interesting Sundal varieties here and All about Navrathri along with special sundals,rice varieties and sweets here.

Here’s how to make Pachai Payaru Sundal with step by step photos…


Wednesday 11 September 2019

Mushroom Soup Recipe/Creamy Mushroom Soup/Kalaan Soup/How to make Mushroom Soup with step by step photos

I am going to share a very healthy, tasty and creamy soup – mushroom soup that can be made in a jiffy and served as appetizer or as evening snack. Try out this delicious and tempting mushroom soup and post your comments here. Meanwhile do check out other interesting soup varieties here.

Here’s how to make Mushroom Soup with step by step photos...

Sunday 2 June 2019

Mutton Fry Recipe/Goat Meat Fry Recipe/SouthIndian Style Mutton Fry Recipe-Howt to make Mutton Fry wtih step by step photos

Today, I am going to share a very easy and totally irresistible Mutton Fry which my mom makes on Sundays. Though, I make this mutton fry very often, I was really surprised to see that I have not shared one of the best mutton fry with you all. So for today’s special it is going to be my mom’s –Mutton Fry. Do try out this super tempting Mutton fry and post your comment here. 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 Mutton Fry with step by step photos…


Wednesday 26 September 2018

Squid Fry/Kanava Meen Varuval/Kerala Squid Fry/Kanava Fry/Calamari Fry/Koonthal Varuval



Squid is cooked and eaten in many cuisines all over the world. The common culinary name for squid is Calamari and is often used for squid dishes. The direct source of the English name calamari is disputed, with Spanish calamari, Italian calamaro and Modern Greek Kalamari being cited. Ultimately, all of these terms derive from the Late Latin calamarium, “pen case” or “ink pot”, itself from the Latin calamarius. “pertaining to a writing-reed”, after the resemblance in shape and the inky fluid that the squid secrete[Souce:Wikipedia]. Now that we saw how interesting the squid is known throughout the world, the squid fry is equally interesting like the name itself. Do try out this interesting, authentic and tempting Squid Fry and post your comments here. Meanwhile do check out other interesting Mutton RecipesFish Recipes and Chicken Recipes here.


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

Monday 12 March 2018

Egg Bites/Easy & Healthy Egg Bites/Easy Breakfast Recipe-Egg Bites/Egg Paniyaram



Eggs are one healthy and perfect choice for a low card and protein rich breakfast. These Egg Bites are very easy to make and are filling too. This can also be served as evening snacks or as appetizers as well. You can serve this Egg bites alone one or two bread slices and a cup of healthy fresh fruit juice for breakfast. Do try out this healthy Egg Bites and post your comments here. Meanwhile do check out other interesting Breakfastrecipes here.

Here’s how to make Egg Bites with step by step photos…

Tuesday 27 February 2018

Vazhaipoo Kola Urundai Recipe/Banana Flower Fritters Recipe/How to make Vazhaipoo Kola Urundai with step by step photos



Today, I am going to share a very interesting, addictive and tempting Vazhai poo Kola urundai. Vahai poo/Banan flower kola urundai is an all time favorite of mine, can be had as evening snack/appetizer or as side dish for lunch or dinner. The most tedious part of making this kola urundai is cleaning the vazhai poo/banana flower. But by the time any one starts eating these kola urundai they will forget about the tedious job. Meanwhile do check out other interesting and tempting Vadai/appetizers in the link. Do try out this Vazhai poo kola urundai and post you comments here.

Here’s how to make Vazhai poo Kola Urundai with step by step photos…

Friday 9 February 2018

Buttered Sweet Corn/Cup Corn Recipe/Sweet Corn Flavoured with Butter & Mixed Herbs/Quick & Easy Snack Recipe


Buttered Sweet Corn is a very easy, tasty and quick snack that can be made in a jiffy. I usually have a packet of Corn Kernels in my freezer and use it to make cup corn and serve as evening snack for my kids. I have used butter to make this corn, if you are diet conscious you can very well replace it with 3 tsp of oil. This Buttered Corn recipe is super duper easy and nobody can surely go wrong in it. Do try out this Buttered Corn recipe and post your comments here.

Here’s how to make Buttered Sweet Corn with step by step photos…

Wednesday 7 February 2018

Cabbage & Bell Pepper Soup/Diet Soup

Hello Friends,

Today, I am going to share a very healthy and filling soup – Cabbage & Bell Pepper Soup.  Are you thinking of going on a diet, than this soup is the right choice. This Cabbage Soup definitely satisfies your taste buds and can be had without any guilt. Meanwhile do check out other healthy and interesting Soups and Salad varieties here.

Here’s how to make Cabbage & Bell pepper Soup with step by step photos…




Tuesday 6 February 2018

Potato 65 Recipe/Aloo 65/Urulai Kizhangu 65/உருளைக்கிழங்கு 65-Easy 65 Recipes

Today, I am going to share a very simple, easy and spicy Potato 65/Aloo 65/Urulai kizhangu 65. You can check out other version of Potato 65 which I have posted earlier. Do check out other interesting Chicken 65, Hyderabadi 65, Prawn 65, Cauliflower/Gobi 65, Mushroom65, Paneer 65, Soy Chunks/MealMaker 65 and have a great day.

Here’s how to make Potato 65 with step by step photos…

Monday 29 January 2018

Horsegram Sundal Recipe/Kollu Sundal Recipe/கொள்ளு சுண்டல் -Navaratri Special Sundal/Kollu Sundal recipe with step by step photos

Today, I am going to share a very healthy sundal – Horsegram sundal/kollu sundal. I have added onions to make this sundal , but if  you are making this sundal for neivedhyam , you can skip the onions when making it. I have earlier posted Kollu Salad, Kollu Idli Podi, Kollu Thuvaiyal a very healthy snack and side dish for idlis/dosas. Do try out this healthy sundal and post your comments here. Meanwhile do check out other interesting and healthy Sundal varieties here.

Here’s how to make Horsegram Sundal with step by step photos…

Monday 22 January 2018

Horsegram Salad Recipe/Kollu Salad Recipe/கொள்ளு கலவை/Diabetic Friendly Recipe/Weight Loss Recipe/Diet Friendly Recipe

Today I am going to share a very healthy and diet friendly recipe – Kollu/Horsegram salad. It is important and necessary for all diabetic patients to reduce the amount of carbohydrate intake, especially in the night and this protein packed salad is an excellent solution for the same. There’s an old saying கொழுத்தவனுக்கு கொள்ளு, இளைத்தவனுக்கு எள்ளு”which means if your fat eat horse gram and if your thin eat sesame seeds.  Horsegram/kollu is normally used to feed horses, but used in cooking as well. Now coming to the recipes of Kollu/horsegram -  is one type of bean that is used very little in cooking. But in TamilNadu, kollu is used to make Kollu idli podiKollu Salad kollu sundalKollu Thuvaiyal, Kollu Rasam etc. Horsegram has numerous health benefits, rich in proteins (20%), high in fibre, low in calories, easy to digest and keeps us full for a long time. It is also prescribed to persons suffering from jaundice or water retention and as part of a weight loss diet. And now coming to the recipe, it is a very easy and quick fix salad can be made in less than 10 minutes. Also check out other interesting and healthy Salad varieties here.

Here’s how to make Horsegram Salad/Kollu salad…

Saturday 16 September 2017

Mutton Cashew Nuts Fry Recipe/Mutton Chukka Varuval/Spicy Mutton Chukka –Sunday Special/Mutton Mundhiri Paruppu Varuval.

Today, I am going to share one of my mom’s signature recipes – Mutton Cashewnut Fry/Mutton Mundhiri Paruppu Varuval. I love this mutton fry a lot and mom usually makes this on a Sunday for lunch. The soft and spicy goat meat roasted well with perfect blend of masalas along with crunchy cashew nuts, tastes heavenly. My whole family loves this mutton fry a lot. It is a foolproof recipe which nobody can go wrong. Do try out this tempting mutton fry and post your comments here. 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 Mutton Cashew nuts fry with step by step photos…

Wednesday 19 July 2017

Spicy Fried Boiled Eggs/Fried Boiled Eggs with Chilli & Garlic

Hello Friends,

Today I am going to share very simple, quick and elegant spicy fried boiled eggs. It is a very flavorful and quick recipe that can be made in a jiffy. This is one of my husband’s favourite loves to have it on Sundays. Do try out this lovely Fried Boiled eggs and post your comments here. Meanwhile do check out other interesting Egg recipes and Non Vegetarian Recipes here.

Here’s how to make Spicy Fried Boiled Eggs with step by step photos…

Tuesday 3 January 2017

Keerai Vadai/Arai Keerai & Siru Keerai Vadai/Keerai Vadai with Channa Dal/Keerai Masala Vadai/ Mixed Keerai Masala Vadai/Kadalai Paruppu Keerai Vadai

Today I am going to share a very tempting Keerai Masal Vadai. Keerai vadai can be made with either urad dal or channa dal. I have already posted keerai vadai made with Urad dal. This Keerai vadai is made with channa dal along with Arai keerai and Siru keerai. You can choose Keerai Variety of your choice and this surely is one short cut method to get your kids to eat greens. Do try out this Keerai Vadai and post your comments here. Meanwhile do check out other Evening Snacks and Vadai Varieties here. Also do not forget to check out other interesting Keerai Varieties and Keerai Recipes here.

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

Friday 9 December 2016

Red Aval Kozhukattai Recipe/Poha Kozhukattai/Sigappu Aval Kaara Kozhukattai/Red Aval Spicy Kozhukkatai /Flattened Rice Kozhukattai

We are always looking for some healthy, easy and quick evening snack for our kids and family members. Here’s one such delightful, healthy and tempting evening snack I would like to share with you all. It is none other than Red Aval Kara Kozhukattai. This kozhukattai is totally an irresistible and healthy recipe which you should never miss to try. Before going into the recipe, let me share a few things about Poha/Aval.

Poha/Aval is flattened/beaten rice. Rice is first parboiled, then flattened by pounding to remove the husk and dried. The drying process takes about 2 days. During this process partial fermentation takes place thereby bringing forth probiotic bacteria [which help in absorbing nutrients in the gut] and all the B-Vitamins.

Parboiled, flattened dried Red Rice is red poha/red aval. Red Rice is a concentrated source of nutrients such as vitamin E, folic acid, thiamine magnesium and zinc. They are also rich in fibre and manganese and aids in easy digestion. Red Aval  has all the nutrients present in the red rice and also is packed with iron which is essential for growing children, pregnant and lactating women. It is very low in gluten content. Using red poha/aval is beneficial in diabetics due to the slower release of carbohydrates due to all the nutrients present in it.

Ok friends, having shared a few things poha/aval [info:google,Wikipedia and other sources] I would like to move on to the recipe. Do try out this wonderful Red Aval Kara Kozhukattai which can be served as lovely evening snacks or as healthy breakfast and post your comments here. Meanwhile do check out other interesting Aval Recipes and Kozhukattai Varieties here.

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


Thursday 24 November 2016

Peanut Chaat/Masala Peanut Chaat/Peanut Chaat Salad/Peanut Chaat Recipe/How to make Peanut Chaat Salad

Hello friends,

Today, I am going to share a very healthy and flavorful Peanut Chaat Salad. It’s a wonderful, filling and refreshing salad that can be made in less than 15 minutes. This salad makes a lovely evening snack for kids after school. Do try out this Peanut Chaat Salad and post your comments here. Do check out other healthy salad varieties here.

Here’s how to make Peanut Chaat Salad with step by step photos…

Friday 18 November 2016

Cucumber & Tomato Salad/Weight loss Recipes/Diet Recipes/Easy and Quick Salad Recipes/Vellarikkai Thakkali Salad

We are always on the lookout of healthy and easy to make recipes. Here’s one such lovely, healthy and a wonderful salad that can be made in jiffy. This salad can be served to kids as evening snacks which is so refreshing and colorful. If you are diet conscious, then this salad is a must in your menu. Do try it out friends and post your comments. Meanwhile do check out other interesting Salad and Soup recipes I have posted earlier.

Here’s how to make Cucumber & Tomato Salad with step by step photos…

Thursday 17 November 2016

Murungai Keerai Soup/Drumstick Leaves Soup/Murungai Keerai Soup Recipe

Murungai Keerai/Drumstick Leaves soup is a simple and healthy vegetarian soup that can be made in a jiffy. Drumstick leaves have wonderful medicinal properties.  They contain all essential amino acids for the healthy functioning of our body. Regular consumption of drumstick leaves is highly recommended for anemic people. They are rich sources of antioxidants, proteins, potassium, vitamin A, C, B3, B2, iron and magnesium. Drumstick leaves helps in managing blood sugar levels. Regular consumption of drumstick leaves powder/murungaikeerai podi consumed regularly helps in managing blood sugar level. Do try out this healthy and flavourful soup and post your comment here. Meanwhile do check out other interesting and healthy murungai keerai recipes here.

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

Thursday 22 September 2016

Paneer 65 – Restaurant Style/Easy Paneer Recipes/Paneer 65 Recipe/How to make Panee 65 with step by step photos

Yes friends, today it is yet another irresistible recipe from my kitchen – it is none other than paneer 65. Any dish prepared with paneer in my kitchen vanishes within minutes, my kids just love them a lot and the same goes with paneer 65. I somehow managed to get some clicks to share it with you all. Paneer 65 is very common in all most all the restaurant menus, it is so easy to prepare at home with exactly the same taste and is wallet friendly when made at home. Do try out this Paneer 65 and post your comments here. Meanwhile do check out other interesting and mouthwatering Paneer Recipes here, other North Indian Subjis here.

Here’s how to make Paneer 65 recipe with step by step photos….

Sunday 27 March 2016

Karpooravalli Bajji

Hello friends,

Today, I am going to share a very aromatic, healthy and a wonderful evening snack – Karpooravalli Bajji. I have already posted karpooravalli thuvaiyal, which is another interesting and healthy recipe which you all must try. Do check it out in the link. Feeding the kids karpooravalli is a real challenge, but make this karpooravalli bajji and the kids will surely love it. Do try it out friends and have a great week end. Do check out other interesting appetizers/starters in the link and enjoy.

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