Chettinad Kara Chutney/Kara Chutney Recipe/ChettinadOnion &Tomato Kara Chutney/Spicy Red Chutney Recipe

Chetiinad Kara Chutney is a lip-smacking chutney that is instantly loved by anyone and everyone. Kara means spicy, as the name implies it is a spicy and tangy chutney that goes very well with idlis, dosas, uthappam, kuzhipaniyarams, chapatti, rotis etc. Do try out this easy and quick Chettinad Kara Chutney and post your comments here. Meanwhile do check out other interesting and tempting Chutney and thogaiyal varieties here.

Here’s how to make Chettinad Kara Chutney with step by step photos…

Red Rice Idli /Sivappu Arisi Idli /Healthy Red Rice Idli Recipe

Idli is a staple food of South India which is made by steam cooking the rice and lentil batter. This Red Rice Idli is another healthy alternative breakfast loaded with anti oxidants, fiber, vitamins, minerals and essential fatty acids. Due to the presence of fibers, the sugar is absorbed slowly hence the blood sugar level does not rise. Including red rice in our daily diet helps in reducing cholesterol and hence controls weight gain. So, let include lot of red rice in our diet and lead a healthy life. Do try out this healthy and diabetic friendly Red Rice Idli and post your comments here. Meanwhile do check out other interesting and healthy Breakfast Recipes here.

Here’s how to make Red Rice Idli with step by step photos…

Paruppu Podi/ Andhra Paruppu Podi/Paruppu Podi with Garlic/Podi For Rice

The Paruppu Podi is a lipsmacking podi which made with perfect blend of roasted spices along with thur dal/thuvaram paruppu & fried gram loaded with fresh flavors and aroma. This Paruppu Podi is the native of Andhra and made all over South India. Do try out this super tasty paruppu podi with hot steamed cooked rice along with a dollop of ghee, it will just taste heavenly. Meanwhile friends, do check out other Podi varieties here. Do try out this Paruppu Podi and post your comments here.

Here’s how to make Paruppu Podi with step by step photos…

Dhaniya Chutney/Dhaniya Kaara Chutney/Malli Kara Chuteny/Kothamalli Vidhai Chutney/Coriander Seeds Chutney.

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Today, I am going to share a very interesting and a perfect accompaniment for idlis and dosas, it is none other than coriander seeds chutney. I have not added coconut, you can also sauté and add grated coconut before grinding. This chutney has excellent flavor and everybody will fall in love with it instantly. Corander seeds are extremely good for health, they have good detox properties, rich in iron and extremely great for digestion. Anyway friends, do try out this delicious and healthy coriander seeds chutney and post your comments here. Meanwhile do checkout other interesting Chutney and Thogaiyal varieties here.

Here’s how to make coriander Seeds Chutney with step by step photos…

Wheat Flour Halwa/Instant Wheat Flour Halwa/Atta Halwa/Godhumai Maavu Halwa-Diwali Sweets

Wheat Flour Halwa/Atta Halwa/Godhumai Maavu Halwa is very simple and easy halwa variety that can be made in very little time. This wheat flour halwa is a very popular and traditional dessert made in North India. Usually food coloring is added to the wheat flour halwa, but I have not added any food coloring, but have added caramelized sugar which has given a beautiful natural color to the halwa. Do try out this interesting Wheat Flour Halwa and post your comments here. Meanwhile do check out other interesting Halwa varieties here and also other Diwali Sweets and Snacks here.

Here’s how to make Wheat Flour Halwa with step by step photos…

Spicy Potato Masala/Potato Gravy for Chapathi, Roti or Rice/Potato Curry Recipe/Aloo Curry Recipe/Urulai Kizhangu Masala[South Indian Style]

Today, I am going to share a very simple, basic, spicy & delicious potato curry/masala which is a perfect accompaniment for chapati, roti, phulka or dosa. Though it is a very common recipe that I make several time at home, I realized that I have not posted it yet in my blog. So, here it is, a very simple Potato Masala, especially for beginners and bachelors. Do try it out friends and post your comments here. Meanwhile do check out other interesting, quick and simple side dish for rotis/chapatis here.

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

Badhushah Recipe/Badusha Recipe/Balushahi Recipes – How to make Badhushah

 Badushah is a traditional Indian sweet dessert recipe made with all-purpose flour/Maida, deep fried in ghee/oil and soaked in warm sugar syrup. This Indian doughnut is flaky, puffy, golden colored sweet is popularly called as Badhushah is the South and Balushahi in the North. Making Badhushah is very easy and can be done in no time and enjoyed during festival seasons. Do try out this amazing Badhushah recipe and post your comments here. Meanwhile do check out other interesting Diwali Sweets and Snacks here.

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

7 Cup Burfi/Seven Cup Burfi – Easy Diwali Sweet/Sweet for Special Occasions or Neivedhyam

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Today, I am going to share a very easy, extremely tasty 7 Cup Burfi which I made for this Diwali. The name 7 Cup Burfi is just an easy way to remember, that all ingredients are each one cup except sugar alone being 3 cups. But I feel 3 cups of sugar is way too sweet, so I have used only 2 ½ cups, sometimes I add only 2 cups. Though I have made this several times, I was unable to share it with you all, so this time I made sure I click some pictures and share it with you all. It is one such recipe, that even the beginners can try because it does not involve in making the single string sugar syrup etc.  Any way friends, do try out this delectable, tempting and mouthwatering 7 cup burfi and post your comments here. Meanwhile, do check out other interesting Diwali Sweets andDiwali Snacks here and enjoy. Have a wonderful and safe Diwali.

Here’s how to make 7 Cup Burfi with step by step photos…

Ullundhu Murukku/Ullutham Paruppu Murukku/Urad Dal Murukku – Easy Diwali Snacks/Deepawali Special Murukku

Today, Iam going to share a very interesting Murukku variety – Ullundhu Murukku with a twist, yet crunchy, tasty, tempting and melts in your mouth. I have already posted the original version of Murukkumade with Urad dal flour, but this one is made by cooking the urad dal and then adding it to the flour. Do try out this irresistible Ullundhu Murukku and post your comments here. Meanwhile do check out other interesting Diwali Snacks andDiwali Sweets here.

Here's how to make Ullundhu Murukku with step by step photos...

Garlic KaraSev/Poondu Kara Sev/Kaara Sev –Easy Diwali Snacks

Garlic KaraSev/Poondu KaraSev is a delectable, spicy, crunchy and flavourful evening snack made with besan flour and rice flour. With Diwali coming up in another few days, I thought of sharing with you all my favourite and tempting Garlic Kara Sev. Do try out this Garlic Kara sev and also the Kara Sev which I have posted earlier and post your comments here. Meanwhile do check out other interesting Diwali Sweets and Snacks here.

Here’s how to make Garlic/Poondu Kara Sev with step by step photos…

Aloo Bhujiya/Potato Bhujiya/Aloo Ki Bhujia/Namkeen Bhujia –Diwali Snacks/Easy Diwali Snacks

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Today, I am going to share a very easy, simple, spicy savoury snack – Aloo Bhujia/Potato Sev. It is a perfect and tempting tea time snack that can be made in a jiffy and served with a cup of tea. Aloo Bhujia/Potato Sev is made with perfect blend of spices mixed with gram flour and potatoes. Do try out this tempting Aloo Bhujia and post your comments here. Meanwhile do check out other interest Diwali Snacks and DiwaliSweets here.

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

Makhana Kheer/Phool Makhana Kheer/Lotus Seeds Kheer/Foxnuts Kheer

Today, I am going to share a very interesting Makhana Kheer which is a very popular kheer in Northern India. Makahana/Phool Makhana/Lotus seeds are very nutritious having high content of protein, minerals and fiber.  Makhana are low in calories, gluten-free and are packed with protein. Consuming Makhanan helps in preventing inflammation and ageing due to the presence of a natural flavoroids.So, it’s good to include these healthy Makhana in our diet, which is an excellent and a healthy snack as well. Makhana Kheer is prepared in North India during the festivals and is also consumed during fasting days. For now check out this tempting Makhana Kheer and post your comments here. Meanwhile do check out other delicious Payasam/Kheer varieties here and check out other interesting Diwali Sweets and Snacks here.

Here’s how to make Makhana Kheer with step by step photos…

MurungaiKeerai Poriyal/Drumstick Leaves Poriyal with RedChillies and Rice/Murungai Keerai Poriyal Recipe

Today, Iam going to share a very interesting, healthy and quick to make Murungaikeerai Poriyal which is made by my MIL during Aadi month when making Kezhvaragu Koozh. I love this version of murungaikeerai poriyal along with koozh. I have posted other interesting murungai keerai recipes like Murungai keerai soup, Murungaikeerai thanni, Murungai keerai sambar, Murungai keerai muttai poriyal  Murungaikeerai podi, Murungai Keerai Thogaiyal. For now check out this interesting murungai keerai poriyal, do try it out and post your comments here.

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

Thakali Kothamalli Chutney/Tomato Cilantro Chutney/Tomato Coriander Leaves Chutney

We all look to make different kinds for chutney’s as sidedish for idli or dosa. We want to make it healthy, tasty and flavourful, if you are on the lookout for making one such recipe then here it is  - Thakkali Kothamalli Chutney/Cilanto tomato chutney. It is a perfect accompaniment for idlis, dosas, vada, pakoda, uttapam etc and goes well with steam cooked rice as well. You can serve it along with chapthi, rotis or parathas or can be applied on bread to make sandwiches. Cilantro/Kothamalli is loaded with vitamins, minerals and fiber, including it in everyday diet is very good for our health. Do try out this healthy and flavourful chutney and post your comments here. Meanwhile do check out other interesting and tempting chutney’s here.

Here’s how to make Thakali Kothamalli Chutney with step by step photos…

Tomato Mint Chutney/Thakkali Pudina Chutney- How to make Pudhina/mint chutney with Tomatoes/Pudina Thakkali Chutney

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Today, I am going to share a very simple, healthy and perfect side dish for idlis, dosas and chapathis – Tomato Mint Chutney. This chutney can be used as spread for sandwiches or for rolls. Do try out this delectable chutney and post your comments here. Meanwhile do check out other interesting 42 different types ofSpecial Chutney and Thogaiyal varieties from my kitchen.

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

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...

Ragi Murukku/Kezhvaragu Maavu Murukku/Finger Millet Murukku/Diwali Special Ragi Murukku/Krishna Jayanthi Special Ragi Murukku

Today, I am going to share a very healthy, tasty and crunchy Murukku made with Ragi Flour – Ragi Murukku. Introducing different types of millets in our snacks like murukku makes it healthy and provides the required nutrients for us. I have posted other interesting and healthy Ragi recipes earlier, do check out the link. Meanwhile do check out other interesting Sirudhaniya Recipes/MilletRecipes also. Try out this super delicious Ragi Murukku/Kezhvaragu murukku and post your comments here. Check out other interesting Diwali snacks and sweets in the link.

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

Ulundhu Kozhukattai Kozhukattai/Urud Dal Kozhukattai Recipe/Urad dal Modakam Recipe/Uppu Kozhukattai/Kara Kozhukattai/How to make Ullundhu Kozhukattai Recipe with step by step photos-Vinayaka Chathurthi Special

Today, I am going to share the most commonly prepared savory version of Kozhukattai for Vinayaka Chathurthi – Ulundhu Kzohukattai. Kozhukattai’s are special offering made for lord Ganesha. They are dumplings made with rice flour, either with sweet or savory stuffing. I have already posted Sweet modakama withkadalaiparuppu & jaggery poornam, sweet modakam with coconut & jaggerypoornam, Paal kozhukattai with vellam, Sweet Pidi kozhukattai, easy uppuurundai, Ammini Kozhukattai, Samai Uppu Kozhukattai and many other special VinayagaChathurthi  recipes.  please check out the links for the recipes. Do try out this Ulundhu Kozhukattai and post your comments here.

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

Ribbon Pakoda/Ribbon Karasev –Method 3 -Krishna Jayanthi/Gokulashtami Special/Diwali Special Snacks/Easy Diwali Snacks/Easy Tea time Snacks

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Today, I am going to share the third version of Ribbon Pakoda/Karasev or Ola Karasev, I made for Krishna Jayanthi. Do check out the Ribbon Pakoda -1 and Ribbon Pakoda -2 which I have posted earlier. You can make this easy Ribbon Kara sev in about 30 minutes and serve it as evening snacks or you can make it for special occasions like Krishna Jayanthi, Diwali etc. Do check out other interesting Diwali Sweets and Snacks here in this link. Meanwhile try out this delicious, crunchy and tasty Ribbon Karasev and post your comments.

Here's how to make Ribbon Pakoda with step by step photos...

Kola Meen Kuzhambu Recipe/Kola Meen Kuzhambu with Coconut Milk/Flying Fish Gravy/Flying Fish Gravy with Coconut Milk/Kola Meen Kuzhambu with step by step photos

Today I am going to share a very interesting, tasty and tempting Kola Meen Kuzhambu. I have already posted Kola Meen Varuval made with coconut milk. Both of them are my mom’s recipe, do try it out and post your comments here. Meanwhile do check out other interesting Mutton Recipes, Fish Recipes and Chicken Recipes here.

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