Showing posts with label Starters/Evening Snacks. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Starters/Evening Snacks. Show all posts

Friday 6 September 2019

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…

Thursday 29 August 2019

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


Hello Friends,

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...


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…

Thursday 8 February 2018

Samai Uppu Kozhukattai Recipe/Little Millet Kozhukattai/Kutki Steamed Balls Recipe/Samai Uppu Kozhukattai Recipe/How to make Samai Uppu Kozhukattai Recipe with step by step phtos

Today, I am going to share another very healthy, quick, tempting and delectable Samai Uppu Kozhukattai. This samai kozhukattai can be done on pooja days and served as neivedhyam. It can be had either for breakfast or dinner or can be served as quick evening snack for kids. Little Millet/Samai/Kutki are smaller than those of other common millet varieties. Saamai is rich in fibre helps in reducing fat and is good for bones and muscles. Saamai also has high iron content and high antioxidant activity. It helps in controlling blood sugar level and helps in healing diseases related to stomach. Do check out interesting Millet Recipes here and All About Millets here. For now try out this super healthy Samai Kozhukattai and post your comments here.

Here’s how to make Samai Uppu Kozhukattai with step by step photos...

Turmeric Pepper Milk/Turmeric Milk /Golden Milk/Manjal Paal/Milagu Manjal Paal/Haldi Dhoodh/ மிளகு மஞ்சள் பால் – Home Remedy for Cold and Cough/Immunity Booster

Today I am going to share, one of the best home remedies for cold and cough it is none other than – மிளகு மஞ்சள் பால் /Milagu Manjal Paal. When we were kids, my mom used to make this wonderful milk during the onset of winter seasons and also especially when we suffer from cold, cough and sore throat. It is very easy and simple to make but has numerous amount medicinal benefits. This milagu manjal paal, can be had after dinner it helps in clearing the phlegm, soothes the throat irritation and helps you to doze off.  This is one healthy drink which you should never miss, because it helps to build the immune system and fights the infection. Make you magic golden milk and fight off your cold and sore throat, drink healthy and stay healthy.

Here’s how to make Turmeric & Pepper Milk 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 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…

Thursday 11 January 2018

Ragi Halwa/Kezhvaragu Halwa/How to make Ragi Halwa Recipe

Today, I am going to share a very healthy, quick and easy tempting sweet – Ragi Halwa. This Ragi Halwa is a super delicious and healthy guilt free sweet. I have used naatu sakkarai instead of white sugar which is loaded with iron. This ragi halwa will just melt in your mouth and the kids also will love it. Do try out this Ragi Halwa and post your comments. Meanwhile check out other Halwa varieties and traditionalSweet varieties here.

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

Wednesday 3 January 2018

Pori Urundai/Puffed Rice Balls with Jaggery/Kaarthigai Pori Urundai


Pori Urundai/Puffed Rice Ball is a traditional and brings back nostalgic memories for everyone. We prepare Pori Urundai for Karthigai Deepam along with ParuppuPaayasam and Appam for neivedhyam. Not only for neivedhyam, it is a wonderful healthy and an easy evening snack for kids and adults. Do try out this lovely and healthy Pori Urundai and post your comments here. Meanwhile do check out other tempting Sweets and Snacks here.

Here’s how to make Pori Urundai with step by step photos…

Friday 15 September 2017

Banana Dosa/Vazhaipazham Dosai or Appam for Pooja days

Hello friends,

Today, I am going to share with you all a very simple and delectable Banana Dosa/Appam. This Banana Appam can be made in a jiffy and served in no time. I usually make this as neivedhyam for Sathya Narayana Pooja and distribute as Prasad. This appam can be either made with wheat flour or maida, I have used white sugar which can be replaced with brown sugar or Naatu sakkarai to make this recipe healthy. Do try out this Maida Appam and post your comments here. Meanwhile do check out other interesting evening snacks, appetizers and neivedhyams here.

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

Wednesday 28 June 2017

Butter Murukku/Easy Diwali Snacks/Krishna Jayanthi Special

Butter murukku is one of the easiest murukku that can be made in no time . Butter Murukkus are very light, crunchy and have wonderful flavor of butter which just melts in your mouth. They are made during special pooja days like Krishna Jayanthi or Diwali and is also an excellent tea time snacks. Butter Murukku is my families all time favourite. Do try out this fool proof Butter Murukku recipe and post your feed back here. Meanwhile do check out other Diwali/Teatime Snacks/Murukku Varieties and have a great day.

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

Wednesday 11 January 2017

Potato Sandwich/Aloo Sandwich/ UrulaiKizhangu Sandwich

Today I am going to share a very easy and quick potato sandwich that can be made in a jiffy. This sandwich can be served for breakfast or as after school snack or sometimes I pack it for lunch for my kids. I have used sandwich maker to make this sandwich, you can very toast it in tawa and serve it hot. I have used white bread to make the sandwich you can very well use wheat bread or multigrain bread. Do try out this delightful potato sandwich and post your comment here. Meanwhile do check out other Sandwich Recipes and Breakfast Recipes here.

Here’s how to make Potato Sandwich 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 Laddu/Groundnut Ladoo/Kadalai Urundai/How to make Peanut Laddu

Hello friends,

Earlier today, I posted a very healthy Peanut ChaatSalad, and now I am going to share a very easy, healthy and easy to make Peanut Laddu. Peanut laddu is made with just three ingredients – peanuts, jaggery and elachi. These laddus are very soft and melts in your mouth. My kids love these laddus, so I pack it for snacks to school. These laddus give them lot of energy to play and is loaded with iron and other nutrients like protein, vitamin E, B1, B3, folate, biotin, phosphorus, manganese, copper etc. Any way friends do try out this healthy peanut laddu and post your comments here. Meanwhile do check out other interesting and tempting laddu varieties here.

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

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…

Saturday 22 October 2016

Thattai Recipe /How to Make Thattai/Diwali Special

Thattai is a crispy and crunchy snack that is very addictive and one of my favorite savories. Thattai is usually made during Diwali ,Krishna Jayanthi and other festive occasions. Now that Diwali is fast approaching, I thought of sharing with you all, this  foolproof, authentic and traditional recipe. Do try it out friends and post your comments here. Meanwhile, do check out other interesting Diwali Sweets and Diwali Snack varieties here.

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