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…

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…

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....

Instant Poondu Milagai Podi/Instant Garlic Milagai Podi – No Grinding [Side Dish for Idlis, Dosas & Uthappams]

Do not have time to prepare side dish for idlis and dosas ? Do you want to make it within minutes? Then you are at the right place, here’s an easy and quick Poondu Milagai Podi that can be made in minutes. This is my MOM’s special, we all just love it. The best part is, it involves no grinding and can be made with just 3 ingredients. I will strongly suggest this for bachelors because it is one of the easiest but tastiest milagai podi. And one more thing, you can prepare this and keep it for a week also at room temperature, it will not get spoilt. Do try out this easy and quick Poondu Milagai Podi, you will instantly fall in love with it. Do not forget to check out other chutney and podi varieties here.

Here’s how to make Instant Poondu Milagai Podi with step by step photos…

Kanyakumari Chicken Fry Recipe/Chicken Fry Recipe-How to make Kanyakumari Chicken Fry with step by step photos

Wishing all my muslim friends, readers, followers and visitors a very “Happy Ramadan”. This Kanyakumari Chicken Fry is my special treat for this Ramadan and I hope you will all like it.  

After so many months I am going to share an authentic and typical TamilNadu recipe which I came across in a TV show. It is really a tempting and addictive chicken fry from the town of Kanyakumari. This chicken fry is similar to the chicken 65, but we need not add corn flour or rice flour as binding agent. Here white sesame seeds powder is used along with the masala and taste after frying the chicken is just awesome. Not just that , chicken increases the body temperature and the sesame seeds acts as a coolant and suppresses the heat. Do try out this Kanyakumari Chicken Fry and post your feedback. 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 Kanyakumari Chicken Fry with step by step photos…

Onion Sabzi/Kande Ki Sabzi

Kande Ki Sabzi/Onion Sabzi is a simple yet delectable Rajasthani recipe made with two main ingredients onions and yogurt. The onions are cooked in yogurt along with perfect blend of spices, this in turn gives a creamy and tender texture to the onions. Onion Sabzi is a perfect side dish for rotis, naan etc.

Here’s how to make Onion/Kande Ki Sabzi with step by step photos…

Nutella Mug Cake in Microwave/Nutella Mug Cake Recipe

Now that kids are at home due to summer holidays, it is really a big challenge to keep them preoccupied with loads of activities. Also after all the activities they get really hungry and crave for snacks. Though we feed them with fruits, juice etc, once in a while a little treat like a mug cake always puts a smile on their face. So I am going to share with you all a quick and easy Nutella Mug Cake which can be made in less than 5 minutes.

Here’s how to make Nutella Mug Cake…

Vegetable Fried Rice Recipe/Fried Rice Recipe[Indo –Chinese Fried Rice]/Vegetable Fried Rice with step by step photos

Today, I am going to share with you all very popular Vegetable Fried Rice with not much of introduction. I was thinking that I had posted Fried rice earlier, but realized that I have not posted it after one of my reader requested for it. Try out this delectable Vegetable Fried Rice and post your suggestions.

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

Bitter Gourd Fry/Pagarkai Poriyal

Bitter melon/Bitter gourd/Bitter squash/Pagarkai/Karela is an extremely bitter vegetable with numerous health benefits. This edible fruit widely grows in tropical places like Asia, Africa and the Caribbean. Bitter gourd is loaded with vitamin B complex, folate, zinc, phosphorous and is an excellent source of fibre. It is rich in iron, contains high levels of beta-carotene, calcium and potassium. It has insulin like compound known as polypeptide P which has been suggested as insulin replacement in some diabetic patients (info from various websites).  Though I was not a great fan of Bitter gourd when I was a kid, things have changed a lot and I like to eat it once in a while because of its health benefits. But to my surprise my elder daughter loves bitter gourd in any form – touch wood for the same. This pagarkai poriyal is delectable and a perfect side dish for any meal of a day.

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

Baingan Bharta/Punjabi Baingan Bharta

Baingan Bharta is a simple and delectable Punjabi recipe. Though the recipe is very easy and simple the taste is extraordinary and complex because of the smoky and charred flavour of the Baingan/Eggplant. The word bharta or bhurtha means chopped or minced vegetables made from egg plant with is grilled over charcoal or direct fire to infuse the dish with a  smoky flavour. In South India especially in Tamil Nadu we make Kathrikkai Chutney/Baingan Chutney/Egg plant chutney which is also smoked and made with less ingredients but also is fantabulous. Do check out Kathrikkai Chutney/Baingan chutney, Baba Ganoush[Middle Eastern delight] made with Aubergine/Egg plant/Baingan in the above links. Try this baingan bharta and baingan recipe friends, each recipe has unique taste and you will surely fall in love with it instantly.

Here’s how to make Baingan Bharta with step by step photos…

Cucumber & Bell pepper Salad

Hello friends,

With not much of introduction toady I am going to share a very simple, quick and super healthy cucumber & bell pepper salad.

Here’s how to make Cucumber & Bell pepper Salad...

Vegetable & Egg Hakka Noodles Recipe/ Vegetable Hakka Noodles Recipe/Vegetable Hakka Noodles with step by step photos

Noodles are our kids favorite, but for the past one year I have stopped buying the Maggi Noodles after having read that they are unhealthy and the masala has preservatives in it. But my kids love noodles, so I buy the egg noodles or plain noodles available in the market and make variations in it by adding vegetables, eggs, chicken etc. So friends do try out this delectable Vegetable and Egg Hakka noodles and have a great day.

Here’s how to make Vegetable & Egg Hakka Noodles with step by step photos…

Vegetable & Egg Pasta [Healthy Version with No Cheese & No Sauces]

Making Pasta need not always involve cheese in it; here is another healthy, quick and filling pasta dish without any cheese or sauces. Kids love to eat pasta, but the responsibility of making it healthy lies on us. This Vegetable and Egg pasta is one such dish with no cheese or white sauce, but loaded with vegetables and rich in protein  from eggs. Do try out this flavourful, tempting and delicious Vegetable & Egg pasta and give your feedback. Check out other delicious Pasta varieties here.

Here’s how to make Vegetable & Egg pasta with step by step photos….

Chickpea Salad

Hello friends,

Today I am sharing a very healthy, filling, colorful and delicious chickpea salad. Check out oher interesting Salad varieties I have posted earlier in the links.

CarrotSalad [grated]
Cucumber Capsicum Salad
Cucumber Tomato Salad
Carrot Moongdal Salad[Gosumalli]
SproutedMoong dal Salad

Chickpea Salad
Grilled Pineapple

GrilledEggplant Salad [Grilled BrinjalSalad]

PineappleSalad

Here's how to make Chickpea Salad with step by step photos....

Kung Pao Chicken Recipe/How to make Kung Pao Chicken Recipe with step by step photos/Kung Pao Chicken

Kung Pao Chicken is a very popular Chinese recipe originated from the Sichuan province of China. It is made my marinating chicken cubes in sauces and then cooked along with dry red chillies and roasted peanuts. The chicken can be either deep fried or stir fried, but I have done the low fat version by just stir frying the chicken. You can as well add cubed red and green bell peppers for added taste and flavour. For now try this exotic Kung Pao chicken and enjoy your day. 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 Kung Pao Chicken with step by step photos…

Murungai Keerai Muttai Poriyal Recipe/Drumstick leaves with Eggs Poriyal/Murungai Keerai Poriyal With Eggs

This Murungai Keerai Muttai Poriyal is my childhood favourite, which my mom prepares very often at home. We have our own Murugai keerai tree at home, so my mom comes up with different types of murungai keerai recipes. I had gone to my mom’s house two days back, got lots of murungai keerai and prepared this keerai muttai poriyal. Do try this simple, healthy and delicious keerai muttai poriyal and enjoy your meal.

Here is my mom’s Murungai Keerai Poriyal with step by step photos….

Milagu Meen Varuval Recipe/Pepper Fish Fry[Vanjaram Meen Milagu/KingFish Pepper Fry]/Milagu Meen Varuval with Step by Step Photos

Milagu Meen/Pepper Fish is a very simple, tasty and flavourful fish fry. This milagu meen recipe, I came across in a TV show.  I tried it out immediately and it was awesome and lip smacking. The best part of this dish is it can be done in just 15 – 20 minutes, and the taste is just mind blowing.  So what are you friends waiting for, try out this easy and tasty Milagu Meen. Check out other Non Vegetarian recipes here.

Here’s how to make Milagu Meen with step by step photos…

Prawn Pepper Fry

Though nowadays I am not able to post recipes regularly, I thank each and every one of you for your continuous support and encouragement. Today I am going to share one of my favourite sea food recipes -  a simple, quick and delectable Prawn Pepper Fry. Do try it out friends, you will surely love it. Meanwhile do check out other interesting Prawn Recipe here and other Non-VegetarianBiryanis/Pulavs/Gravies/Varuvals/Appetizers here.

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

Lemon Sevai with Idiyappam sticks/Elumichhai Sevai/Lemon Rice Sevai

We can different types of sevai with idiyappam like coconut sevai, tomato sevai, puliyodarai sevai, sweet sevai etc, but I always love to have lemon sevai. Idiyappam/sevai is a very common and delectable South Indian breakfast made with rice flour. When you have left over idiyappam you can always flavour them with lemon or coconut or tomato or any ingredient of your choice. Here I have used the readymade concord rice sevai to make this lemon sevai. Meanwhile do check out other interesting and healthy Breakfast Recipes here.

Here’s how to make Lemon Sevai with step by step photos…

Chocolate Pancake Recipe/How to make Chocolate Pancakes/Easy Chocolate Pancakes

Pancakes are the easiest and exotic dish, loved by all age group. You want to surprise your little ones after they come back home from school, then here it is - totally irresistible and filling chocolate pancakes. You can serve these pancakes for breakfast, for brunch or for evening snacks. Do check out other delectable and yummy pancakes here.

Here’s how to make Chocolate Pancake with step by step photos…