Baby Corn Fingers/Baby Corn Fritters/Baby Corn Golden Fries

Baby corn fingers is an interesting and addictive starter/appetizer, can be prepared in no time. It is a perfect finger food which we come across in all most all the restaurant menus. My kids love baby corn fingers and it is wonderful after school evening snacks.

Here’s how to make Baby Corn Fritters with step by step photos…

Karpooravalli Thuvaiyal Recipe/Country Borage Thuvaiyal Recipe/Karpooravalli Thuvaiyal with step by step photos

Karpooravallli(Tamil) otherwise is called as  Country Borage plant. It has lots of medicinal benefits. The karpooravalli leaves are used for treating common cold, cough, sore throats, nasal congestion, indigestion, rheumatism and so on. The leaves of karpooravalli plant are quite fleshy and very aromatic. These leaves are very good source of vitamins and minerals. Karpooravalli plants are easy to grow and maintain. Cut a small piece of the plant from where it is available and plant it in soil with ample amount of water. It will grow and spread faster. I have karpooravalli plant in my balcony and I have made different recipes with it. For now I will share with you all a simple and aromatic Karpooravalli Thuvaiyal. Do check out other delectable chutney and thuvaiyal varieties here.

Here’s how to make Karpooravalli Thuvaiyal 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…

Zucchini Bajji/Zucchini Fritters

Bajji is a very popular and an addictive deep fried evening snack. Bajji is made by coating different types of vegetables like onion, potato, plantain, eggplant etc in a special batter and deep fried in oil. For a change, I have made bajjis with zucchini and it taste totally awesome. Try out this wonderful snack and enjoy your day.

Here’s how to make zucchini bajji/fritter with step by step photos…

Pooranam Kozhukattai Recipe– With Kadalai Paruppu Pooranam/Paruppu Mothagam/Kadalai Paruppu Pooranam Kozhukattai – Vinagayar Chaturthi Special

Advance Vinayagar Chaturthi wishes to all of you. For this Ganesha Chaturthi I am posting a very special Kadalai Paruppu Kozhukattai, I have already posted modagam with coconut and jaggery earlier. Do check out the link as well for the recipe. For this Ganesha Chaturthi make this special modakam for neivadhayam and enjoy the day. May the blessings of Lord Ganesha always be upon all of us.

Here’s how to make Modagam with paruppu pooranam with step by step photos…

Vendhaya Rasam/Fenugreek Seeds Rasam/Vendhaya Rasam Recipe/Easy Rasam Recipe

Rasam is a staple food  made in every South Indian homes. We make rasam almost every day for lunch, so why not add a twist and make it more interesting and also make it healthy. I have posted several interesting and aromatic rasam’s earlier, do not forget to check out other RASAM VARIETIES here.

Here’s how to make Vendhaya Rasam with step by step photos…

Onion Raita/Vengaya Pachadi

A very simple and healthy onion raita is today’s recipe. This is a perfect accompaniment for biryanis, pulavs and ricevarieties. Check out other raita and pachadi varieties here.

Here’s how to make Onion Raita 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…

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…

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…

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....

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…

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…

Mango Juice/Maampazham Juice

Earlier I posted mango ice cream this week, here is another one in the mango recipe series.  I have few more mango recipes that I made with home grown mangoes. I will be posting them in the coming weeks. For now, are you ready to try home-made luscious mango juice? I can already see the hands rising up. I personally never ever drink any soft drink, but I love maaza/slize /frooti. But when you can make mango juice in just 10 minutes with just 2 ingredients, then why do you have buy the juice packs from the shop? Try out this exotic, incredibly tempting and addictive mango juice. Do not forget to check out other MANGO RECIPES here.

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

Simple Rasam/Rasam without Rasam powder/Rasam with Freshly Ground Rasam MasalaSimple Rasam Recipe

This simple rasam is my mom’s recipe and my all-time favourite. My mom never makes rasam powder, she always prepares the fresh rasam masala and it has unique taste, aroma and flavour. Do try this simple rasam, you will surely not forget the taste of it and will want to have more of it. Do not forget to check out other rasam varieties I have posted earlier.

Here’s how to make simple rasam 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…

Dates & Almonds Milkshake Recipe - Super Healthy Milkshake for kids

Today I am going to share a very simple, yet healthy and nutritious milkshake made with just three ingredients dates, almonds and milk. Dates are loaded with iron and potassium. They are excellent source of dietary fiber and numerous health benefits packed in them. Almonds are a great source of many nutrients which help in development and health of human brain. Almonds help in regulating cholesterol and improve the strength and durability of bones and teeth. Almonds are good for our heart as they have unsaturated fats, proteins and potassium, the vitamin E present in it reduces the risk of heart disease. Daily intake of 2 or 3 almonds strengthen our immune system and improve skin health and complexion. Milk as we all know provides calcium, phosphorous, magnesium and protein which are all essential for healthy bone growth and development. Try out this healthy milk shake and have a great day. Meanwhile do check out other interesting, tempting, refreshing and lip smacking Smoothies/Ice-creams/Milkshakes/Juices here.

Here’s how to make Dates & Almonds Milkshake...                                                                                             

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    

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…

Vengaya Vadagam Chutney Recipe/Vengaya Vadam Chutney/Thalippu Vadagam Chutney/Thallippu Vengaya Vadagam Chutney

Now that summer is at its peak, everybody is busy preparing vadams, vadagams etc. My mom usually makes Vegaya Vadagam/Thalippu Vadagam at this time of the year and it comes in handy throughout the year. You can as well buy this thallipu vadagam in supermarkets or pappdam/appalam/vathal shops. The thalippu vadagam is bundled with flavour and aroma, which kick starts our senses the moment you smell it.  It is used especially for tempering kaara kuzhambu, vatha kuzhambu, fish/meen kuzhambu etc, which adds extraordinary flavour, taste and aroma. Today I am going to share very simple and quick vadagam chutney which can be made in just 10 minutes. Do try out this flavourful and tasty chutney and have a great day. Do not forget to check out other chutney varieties here.

Here’s how to make Vengaya Vadagam Chutney with step by step photos.