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

Tuesday 7 July 2020

Cabbage Pakoda Recipe/Cabbage Pakora Recipe/Muttaigose Pakoda/முட்டைகோஸ் பக்கோடா/How to make Cabbage Pakora with step by step photos and Video

Do you have cabbage at home? Are you thinking of making something new? Then you have landed at the right place, try out this crispy, crunchy and tempting Cabbage Pakoda and enjoy your evenings. Meanwhile do check out other interesting and tempting Evening Snacks/Starter here. Plese like, share and subscribe to our youtube channel Priyas Virundhu.

Here’s how to make Cabbage Pakoda/Pakora with step by step photos and video…

Monday 29 June 2020

Carrot Soup Recipe/Healthy Carrot Soup Recipe/Healthy Carrot Soup to Build Immunity and Stay Fit/How to Make Carrot Soup with step by step photos & Videos


Carrot Soup, the name says it all, a very healthy and tempting soup to keep everyone and fit and healthy. In addition to regular carrot soup, I have added ginger, turmeric powder, cumin powder and black pepper powder for added taste. Do try out this delicious soup and post your comments here. Meanwhile do check out other interesting Soup Varieties here.

Here’s how to make Carrot Soup with step by step photos & video…

Sunday 19 April 2020

Bread Upma Recipe/South Indian Bread Upma/How to make Bread Upma with step by step photos


Bread Upma is one easy and super delicious recipe that can be made in jiffy. This bread upma can be served for breakfast or even as a quick evening snack for kids. Do try out this bread upma and post your comments here. Meanwhile do check out other interesting and tempting Breakfast Recipes here.

Here’s how to make Bread Upma with step by step photos…

Wednesday 15 April 2020

Arisi Thengai Payasam Recipe/Thengai Arisi Payasam/Coconut Payasam/Coconut Kheer with step by step photos/How to make Arisi Thengai Payasam/தேங்காய் அரிசி பாயசம் செய்வது எப்படி –Tamil New Year Special Recipe

Arisi Thengai Payasam is a special traditional payasam made for special occasions, festivals and as neivedhyam[special offering for god] for pooja. Arisi Thengai Payasam as the name implies is made with perfect blend of coconut, rice and Jaggery/vellam. I made this Arisi Thengai Payasam for this Tamil New Year and thought of sharing it with you all. Do try out this rich and divine payasam and post your comments here. Meanwhile do not forget to check out other Tamil NewYear Recipes here and other Payasam Recipes here.

Here’s how to make Arisi Thengai Payasam with step by step photos…

Thursday 6 February 2020

Egg Masala Sandwich/Indian Style Boiled Egg Masala Sandwich-How to make Egg Masala Sandwich

Today’s recipe is Egg Masala Sandwich. It’s been a long time after I have posted any sandwich recipes. So I thought of sharing this protein rich, spicy, tangy and tasty Egg Masala Sandwich. This sandwich can be served as breakfast or just as evening snacks as well. I made this sandwich in a tawa, but you can make in sandwich maker also. Meanwhile do check out other interesting Sandwich recipes here and other Breakfast recipes here.

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

Wednesday 29 January 2020

Prawn Pakora/Shrimp Pakora/Eral Pakoda/How to make Prawn Pakoda/Prawn Fritters

Prawn Pakora/Eral Pakoda is very quick, easy, crispy and tempting appetizer that can be made in jiffy. The prawns are beautifully coated in besan flour, along with perfect blend of spices, onions, green chillies and deep fried in oil. Prawn Pakoras are perfect evening snacks for a relaxing week end. Do try out this super tempting Prawn Pakoras and share your comments here. Meanwhile do check out interesting Prawn Recipes here and other Non-Vegetarian Biryanis/Gravies/Varuvals etc here.

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

Tuesday 28 January 2020

Medhu Vadai without Onions/Medhu Vadai Recipe/Ulundhu Vadai Recipe for Pandigai/Festivals

Medhu Vadai/Ullundhu Vadai is a very popular and a traditional recipe made in South India in all most all the households especially on festival days for neivedhyam or as simple evening snacks or for breakfast. This vadai recipe is a no onion no garlic version, especially made for neivedhyam. I have posted Medhu Vadai with onions earlier which you can check out in the link. This medhu vadai is crispy, tasty and delectable all by itself, but it is usually served with sambar and coconut chutney. Do try out this Medhu Vadai and post your comments here. Meanwhile do check out other interesting and tempting Starters/Appetizers/Evening Snacks here.

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

Sunday 29 December 2019

Rice Bonda Recipe/Left Over Rice Bonda Recipe/Cooked Rice Bonda-How to make easy and quick Rice Bonda/Deep Fried Rice Balls

Today, I am going to share a very easy and quick bonda recipe made with leftover cooked rice. This rice bonda is a wonderful evening snack and a easy way to finish off the left over rice.  The best part is, this recipe does not involve any grinding and can be made in a jiffy. Do try out this tempting and crispy Rice Bonda and post your comments here. Meanwhile do check out other interesting Starters/Appetizers/Evening Snacks here.

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

Wednesday 11 December 2019

Black Urad Dal Ladoo/Karuppu Ullundhu Urundai/Karuppu Ullundhu Ladoo/கருப்பு உளுந்து உருண்டை –Black Urad Dal Urundai with Jaggery with Video in English & Tamil

Black Urad Dal Ladoo/Karuppu Ullundhu Urundai is a very tasty and healthy snack that can be made in no time with very less ingredients. My grandma used to make it for me and my sister when we were small and now I am making it for my girls. If you have girl child or women at home this is one recipe that you must know to keep them hale and healthy. You must ask me why? Here it is, Black urad dal is one of the richest sources of proteins and Vitamin B which is essential for women. It is loaded with iron, folic acid, calcium, magnesium and potassium which make this black urad dal a perfect health package for pregnant women.
 Another major ingredient in this urundai is jaggery. Jaggery we all know has numerous health benefits, its packed with iron and folate and prevents anaemia and boosts the hemoglobin level, helps in joint pain, is a wonderful blood purifier, controls blood pressure, prevents respiratory problems and is a wonderful alternative to white sugar. 

The third important ingredient is ghee. We all know ghee has incredible health benefits and is one of the treasured food in ayurveda. Ghee plays a vital role in balancing hormones and maintains a healthy cholesterol level. It is loaded with plenty of omega 3 fatty acids along with Vitamin A. Ghee is a good source of energy and one important thing to keep in mind is, it is a source of good fat, great for your heart and skin. Meanwhile do check out other interesting Ladoo Varieties here & other Diwali Sweets & Snacks here.

Here’s how to make Black Urad Dal Ladoo/Karuppu ullundhu Urundai with step by step photos…

Thursday 5 December 2019

Soya Chunks Kola Urundai/Soya Keema Kola Urundai/Meal Maker Kola Urundai/Vegetarian Kola Urundai

Soya chunks kola urundai is an easy evening snack/starter which is loaded with protein. It is a very good alternative for vegetarians and extremely tasty. Do try out this super tempting Soya Chunks Kola urundai and post your comments here. Meanwhile do check out other interesting Starters/evening snacks here and vazhaipoo kolaurundai and vazhakkai kola urundai here.

Here’s how to make Soya Chunks Kola Urundai with step by step photos…

Monday 2 December 2019

Chettinad Masala Cheeyam Recipe/Masala Seeyam Recipe – How to make Chettinad Masala Seeyam Recipe

Today, I am going to share a very interesting and tasty Chettinad Masala Seeyam which I came across in a TV show several years back. It is one easy, tasty, fluffy evening snack, that can be done in no time and all your friends and relatives will love it instantly. Do try out this Chettinad Masala Seeyam recipe and post your comments here. Meanwhile do check out other interesting Starters/EveningSnacks/Appetizers here.

Here’s how to make Chettinad Masala Seeyam with step by step photos…

Thursday 28 November 2019

Rava Bonda Recipe/Sooji Bonda Recipe/Semolina Bonda Recipe/Rava Bonda Recipe with step by step photos

Sooji/Rava bonda is a very easy and super scrumptious evening snack, that can be made in no time. This rava bonda has very basic ingredients and easy steps, so even the beginners can make it easily. Do try out this super tempting rava bonda and post your comments here. Meanwhile do check out other interesting and super tempting Evening Snacks/Appetizers/Starters here.

Here’s how to make Rava/Sooji Bonda with step by step photos…

ThaenMittai Recipe/தேன்மிட்டாய்/Honey Candy/Sugar Balls – How to make ThaenMittai with step by step photos

Hello friends,
I am so happy to share with you all “Thaen Mittai/ தேன்மிட்டாய் which will surely bring back our nostalgic memories of our childhood as my 700th post. Though the name of this lovely little cute balls is “thaen mittai” it does not involve honey in it, it is just that the balls are crispy on the outside and juicy syrup on the inside which is like the honey dripping out and taste scrumptious. Whenever I see “thaen mittai” in the shop /potti kadai the first thing I remember is, me and my friends sharing and eating the thaen mittai after school. I just love it to the core, even now when I see it in the shop I buy it and my kids also love them. I know most of all the 90’s kids love “thaen mittai”.  Usually the Thaen mittai is made by adding red food color, so I have done two versions one by adding color and other with out color. Do try out this tempting “thaen mittai” and post your comments here. Thank you all friends, followers, bloggers and reader for supporting me all through the years. Please keep supporting and visiting Priyasvirundhu as usual for more and more delicious recipes from my kitchen. Meanwhile do check out interesting Sweets/Snacks here.

Here’s how to make “Thaen Mittai/ தேன்மிட்டாய்” with step by step photos...



Thursday 21 November 2019

Vazhaikkai Kola Urundai Recipe/Plantain Spicy Balls Recipe/Raw Banana Spicy Balls /Raw Banana Koftas – Step by Step Pictures


The moment we hear Kola Urundai, we all get reminded for Mutton or Chicken Kola urundai only, but today I am going to share a very interesting and tempting Vazhaikkai Kola Urundai, a wonderful delight for vegetarians. Vazhaikkai Kola Urundai is the vegetarian version of the same meat balls where raw banana is used in place of minced meat. Vazhaikkai Kola Urundai is versatile dish which can be served as side dish during lunch or kofta balls in gravy or even as evening snacks. Do try out this super tempting Vazhaikkai Kola Urundai and post your comments here. Meanwhile do check out other interesting, crunchy and delicious evening snacks and appetizer varities here and check out Vazhaipoo Kola Urundai here.

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

Wednesday 23 October 2019

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...

Monday 21 October 2019

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…

Sunday 20 October 2019

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


Hello Friends,

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…

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...

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…