Sweet Rava Appam/Sweet Appam with Sooji

Hello Friends,

Today, I am going to share a very elegant and traditional recipe that we especially make on Karthigai Deepam that is none other than Sweet Rava Appam.  This appam though made for neivedhyam during pooja days; can be made as quick snack for kids after school and add a big smaile on their face. We make different types of appam, like wheat flour appam, neiappam etc which I will be updating soon. For now, do try out this quick and easy Sweet Rava Appam and post your comments here. Mean while do check out Diwali Sweets & Snacks and also neivedhyam recipes here.

Here’s how to make Sweet Rava Appam with step by step photos…

Aval Urundai/Aval Ladoo/Poha laddu with Jaggery–Janmashtami Recipes/Krishna Jayanthi Recipes

Today I am going to share a very healthy and easy poha/aval ladoo. This laddu is prepared during Krishna jayanthi for neivedhyam as we all know aval is lord Krsihans favourite. The best part of this aval laddu is, it is prepared with jaggery, so it very healthy and tasty. This Aval Laddu can be made as quick evening snacks for kids, or for special occasions like Diwali, Navratri etc. Ok, friends do try out this delicious and healthy Aval laddu and post your comments here. Meanwhile do not forget to check out other laddus like Bhoondhi Laddu, Roastedgram Laddu/PottukadalaiUrundai, Besan Laddu, Ragi Laddu/Kezhvaragu Laddu, Rava Laddu, Sesame seeds Laddu/Ellu Urundai which I have posted earlier.

Here’s how to make Aval Urundai/Laddu with step by step photos...

Pineapple Kesari /Pineapple Rava Kesari/Pineapple Sooji Halwa

Pineapple Kesari is very flavourful and tempting sweet dish which is very commonly served in all most all the marriges. Kesari is one of the easiest recipes of all the sweets and prepared in all most all the households in Tamil Nadu. I have already posted a plain Rava Kesari and Mango Kesari earlier. So, today I am sharing with you all very aromatic and delectable Pineapple Kesari. Do try it our friends and post your comments here.

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

Marie Biscuit Custard Pudding With Mangoes – No Bake – Eggless Marie Biscuit Pudding Recipe

Are you looking to make an easy and luscious dessert for kid’s party or get -togethers? Ok, then you are at the right place. You need not sweat yourself on the day of the party; just make this Biscuit custard pudding with fresh mangoes and slide it into your refrigerator and forget about it. You want to know the best part of this dish, it can be made in a jiffy, no baking and extremely flavourful and delectable. I made this pudding for my girl's birthday party, believe it or not the moment I took it out of the refrigerator, all the girls got excited and jumped. The instant I cut the pudding it was all gone, so I totally forgot to get a click of individual pieces, it happens sometimes. All the girls loved it and had second serving also, I was so happy. Now I have said enough of it friends, it’s your turn to try it out. Do try this lovely dessert and post your comments here. Meanwhile do check out Biscuit Pudding made with Cocoa Powder.

Here’s how to make Marie Biscuit Custard Pudding with step by step photos…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Shahi Tukda/Shahi Tukra Recipe

Shahi Tukda/Tukra means royal dessert that can be made quickly and taste exotic. It one of the most sumptuous desserts made by frying the bread slices to golden brown colour and then soaking it in sugar syrup. The final touch of pouring the rabadi and garnishing with nuts & dried fruits makes it luscious , rich and royal. Enjoy this Shahi Tukra as dessert during this special month of Ramadan.

Here’s how to make Shahi Tukda with step by step photos…

Mango Ice cream /Mango Ice cream with No Eggs/Mango Ice cream with No Ice cream Maker/Maampazham Icecream

Today I am going to share a tempting and delicious mango ice cream. I am pretty sure nobody will say no to mangoes and also when it comes to mango ice creams it is always a super hit. Earlier I have posted Mango Ice cream with condensed milk, but this mango ice cream is made with fresh cream and little milk. This mango ice cream is very special because I made this with our home grown organic mangoes which are extremely sweet. Try out this easy mango ice cream and have a great day.

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

Strawberry Lassi Recipe/Strawberry Lassi/How to make Strawberry Lassi easily at home

Who can say no to this gorgeous, luscious and delicious strawberry lassi ? Try out this colourful and cooling strawberry lassi for this hot summer and enjoy. Check out other cooling lassi's, smoothies and milkshakes here.

Here’s how to make Strawberry Lassi…

Marie Biscuit Pudding Recipe– No Bake - Eggless Marie Biscuit Pudding/Marie Biscuit Pudding Recipe with step by step photos

Are you looking to make a dessert in about 15 to 20 minutes? Are you a chocolate lover? Are you in no mood to cook, but want to surprise your kids with a delectable dessert? Then the answer to all of this is – No Bake Marie Biscuit Pudding. Marie Biscuit Pudding is the easiest dessert that can be made a day ahead for parties, get togethers etc. Try out this very easy and quick pudding and have a great day.

Here’s how to make Marie Biscuit Pudding with step by step photos…

Javvarisi Payasam with Vellam/Sago Kheer with Jaggery/Sabudana Kheer

First of all I wish all my readers, friends, followers, subscribers, each and every one of you a very Happy New Year. I am really sorry for the late wishes, but I think better late than never. Since I am posting after so many days and also this is my first post for this year, I am starting by sharing with you all a very traditional and authentic Javvarisi payasam made with vellam/jaggery. Enjoy this mouth watering payasam and have a great day. Meanwhile do check out other interesting and tempting Payasam varieties here and other Festival Recipes here.

Here's how to make Javvarisi Payasam with step by step photos...

Carrot Cake [light/Butterless]/Carrot Cake Recipe/How to make Carrot Cake with step by step photos

Today I am going to share a very addictive and tempting Carrot Cake not just that, this cake is butter less. I know this month most of you will be baking lots of cakes as X’mas is fast approaching. So, I wanted to share a healthy version of carrot cake which you can try in your home. I have used chopped almonds to bake this cake, since I had them handy in my pantry and they did taste great. You can as well use walnuts which are always best paired with carrots in baking carrot cakes.

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

Thengai Burfi/Coconut Burfi/Nariyal Burfi – Diwali Special

Hello friends,

Belated Diwali Wishes from Priyas Virundhu to you and your family members. For this Diwali I chose to make a traditional, easy and quick sweet – Thengai Burfi. The best part, I love about coconut burfi is it can be made with less number of ingredients in minimal time. Coconut Burfi is a perfect sweet for any festive occasion, so try out this delectable coconut burfi and have a great day.

Here’s Thengai/Coconut Burfi with step by step photos…

Grilled Pineapple – How to Grill Pineapple

Are you looking for a simple and elegant dessert? Then here it is - Grilled Pineapple. Grilling the pineapple, ties together the natural sweetness of the pineapple along with caramelized sugar of the applied glaze along with mild spiciness of the black pepper powder. This Grilled pineapple, is a perfect crowd pleasing exotic dessert. I have already posted Grilled Eggplant salad and Grilled Chicken –Indian style, to continue the theme I have come up with Grilled pineapple. Do try it out friends and post your feedback.

Here’s how to make Grilled Pineapple with step by step photos…

Milk Peda with Milk Powder & Condensed Milk

Hello friends,

Today I am going to share a delectable and luscious Milk Peda, as a special treat to all my readers, subscribers, fans and friends. I know you all should be wondering what the special occasion might be? Here it is, Priya’s Virundhu has crossed more than 1000 likes in facebook. Thank you all friends and fans for all your likes, support and encouragement. Do try out this lovely Milk Peda and post your feedback.

Here’s how to make Milk Peda with step by step photos…