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…

Thayir Semiya/Yogurt Semiya/Curd SemiyaThayir Semiya Recipe

After having moved back to Chennai, things are really hectic at my end so I am really sorry for not posting recipes regularly. I hope and wish the wood work at my home gets completed soon, so that I will be able to cook, click and post lot more delectable recipes from my kitchen. Anyway, for today I am going to post a very simple, quick and easy thayir semiya/curd semiya. Thayir semiya can be had as an alternative to thayir sadam, which actally perfect for these hot summer days. Do try out this delectable and mouthwatering thayir semiya and post your feedback as well friends. Meanwhile do check out other interesting Breakfast Recipes here.

Here’s how to make Thayir Semiya/Curd Semiya with step by step photos…

Coconut Milk Vegetable Biryani Recipe/Thengai Paal Vegetable Biryani/Vegetable Biryani with Coconut Milk with step by step photos

“Biryani” is all time favourite among all the age groups starting from kids to adults. When we hear the word biryani it always rings thousand bells in our ears, this happens especially when you are hungry. I guess all of you will surely agree with me. I am a great fan of biryani, this coconut milk biryani is my little girls favourite. It is very flavourful and delightful one pot meal which will surely make everyone happy in your house, do try it friends and let me know. Do check out other vegetarianbiryani & pulav varieties here.

Here’s how to make Thengai Paal Vegetable Biryani with step by step photos…

Cheppankizhangu Fry/Taro Fry/Arbi Fry

Hello Friends,

Today I am going to share a very authentic, traditional and addictive Cheppankizhangu/Taro/Arbi fry of Tamil Nadu. Are you really tired of cooking? Then here’s one simple solution, make this cheppankizhangu fry, serve it with yogurt/curd and white rice. It will be a divine, lovely and simple meal. So what are you guys waiting for? Do try it out and post your feedback.

Here’s how to make Cheppankizhangu fry with step by step photos….

Ragi & Banana Muffins Recipe/Ragi & Banana Muffins with step by step photos

First of all, I am really sorry for not having posted any recipes for quite some time. After having moved back to Chennai, things are really very busy at my end, with furnishing our house, going to temples, visiting relatives and lot more. I hope and wish to settle down faster at our house, so that I can start posting recipes regularly. Now that the kids are enjoying holidays, they always want to munch on something, so here’s a very healthy, easy and a quick treat for your kids. Try out these healthy muffins and have a great day.

Here’s how to make Ragi & Banana Muffins with step by step photos…

Chicken Pakora Recipe/Chicken Pakoda Recipe/Kozhi Pakoda/How to make Chicken Pakora Recipe with step by step photos & Video in both English & Tamil

We are always on a search for new and delectable starters either for party or for evening snacks or even as side dish. One such easy, quick and tempting starter is Chicken pakora found in most of the restaurant menus. This chicken pakora is very addictive and you will finish the whole plate in no time.  Do try out this irresistible chicken pakora and let me know. The best part of this recipe is, even the bachelors can make it in no time. Also check out other interesting and mouthwatering Chicken Varuvals/Fry/Biryanis/Gravies etc here, Mutton/goat Meat Recipes,Fish & Egg Recipes

Here’s how to make Chicken Pakora with step by step photos….

Vanilla Panna cotta with Strawberry Sauce/Panna Cotta Recipe/Vanilla Panna Cotta with step by step photos

Hello friends,

I am back after about a month, I was really missing all of you and my cute little website. We are trying to settle down slowly in Chennai, summer is at its peak and we are enjoying every moment with family and friends. Thank you all friends, readers and subscribers for your continuous support and encouragement and keeping my website alive and running. For this hot summer, I am going to share a cool, easy and luscious Italian dessert. Panna cotta is eaten all over Italy, it is served with wild berries, caramel, chocolate sauce, strawberry sauce etc. Originally Panna cotta is made by shimmering together cream, milk, sugar and then mixed with gelatin but I have used agar agar for the same texture. Try it out friends, hope you all enjoy it…

Here’s how to make Vanilla Panna cotta with photos….

Chocolate Cake [Egg less]Recipe/Chocolate Cake Recipe with step by step photos

Today I am going to share a cake which has a special place in every ones heart – it is none other than the Chocolate cake. Somehow my husband is not a great fan of Chocolate cake, so I try to skip baking chocolate cakes. But my little daughter just loves it, so this was a special cake I made for her. I have not done any icing; you can choose icing of your choice. One more important thing friends, I am relocating back to Chennai, so I will not be able to post regularly for few weeks. But will try to keep posting and visit your spaces whenever possible. For now let’s enjoy eggless chocolate cake.

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

Bachelors Karuvepillai Kuzhambu – No Grinding/Easy Karuvepillai Kuzhambu

Karuvepillai Kuzhambu/Curry leaves kuzhambu is a traditional, authentic and healthy made in Tamil Nadu (South India). I have already posted the authentic karuvepillaikuzhambu which involves grinding the curry leaves with other spices. But today I am sharing a simple, easy and shortcut method to make the same flamboyant kuzhambu but without grinding. Now, even bachelors can make karuvepillai kuzhambu with this fool proof method. Check out other delectable South Indian Kuzhambu Varieties here.

Here’s how to make Karuvepillai Kuzhambu with step by step photos….

Ajwain Paratha/Omam Paratha/Carom Seeds Paratha/How to make Triangle Parathas

I have been making different types of easy and quick paratha a lot lately, the hidden reason behind it is to pack lunch for my girls. This ajwain paratha is one such paratha. It is a flavourful and delicious paratha that can be made in no time and is a perfect lunch box recipe. Ajwain/Omam is very a common and a handy herb/seed in Indian households which helps in getting rid of stomach pain, indigestion and flatulence. Not only as a good digestive aid it has other health benefits as well. Ajwain is very useful in relieving sinus problems, cold and congestion. A quick tip, before going into the recipe, crush a few seeds of ajwain tie it in a soft cloth and heat the bundle over a warm tawa. Apply this warm bundle over the chest to relieve congestion.  Having said a few things about ajwain, let’s move on to the recipe. Check out other different types of  chapathis/parathas here.

Here’s how to make Ajwain/Omam paratha with step by step photos…

Pasta with Chickpeas/Pasta e Ceci – Indian Version [Vegetarian]/ChickPea Pasta Recipe/How to make Pasta With Chickpea with step by step photos

 “Pasta e Ceci” means “Pasta and Chickpeas” which is actually a thick soup. In Rome pasta e ceci was traditionally eaten during lent (40 days before Easter) on Fridays, when the Catholic Church discouraged eating meat. Pasta e Ceci is found throughout Italy, the one food I could find in most of the menus when we visited Italy. But the pasta e ceci had the anchovies fillets added to it, but I have made a vegetarian version of Pasta e Ceci and added a little bit of Indian spices for added kick. Do try this pasta with chickpeas friends, you will surely find it interesting and stunning.

Here’s how to make Pasta e Ceci with step by step photos….

Idli Milagai Podi – 2/Idli Podi with Roasted Gram/Idli Milagai Podi with Pottukadalai

Today I am going to share a very simple, flavourful and easy idli milagai podi made with roasted gram/pottu kadalai. This podi is not very spicy, but can be made spicy by adding more red chilli powder.

Here is how to make Idli Milagai Podi with photos…

Poondu Kuzhambu/Garlic Gravy – South Indian Special

Poondu Kuzhambu is a very healthy, delicious, spicy, authentic and traditional kuzhambu of TamilNadu. It is a tamarind based gravy with lots of garlic and perfect balance of spices. Do check  out other authentic South Indian kuzhambu varieties here.

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

Carrot Chapathi/Carrot Chapathi Recipe/How to make Carrot Chapathi with step by step photos

Carrot is my little girl’s favourite vegetable; addition of carrots in any dish puts a big smile on her face. Most of all it makes me happy and satisfied, because I can feed something healthy and filling. This carrot chapathi is one of my little girls favourite and she loves it in her lunch box. So, today I am sharing with you all this delectable, flavourful, colourful and healthy carrot chapathi. Meanwhile check out other interesting Breakfast Recipes here.

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

Thavala Vadai Recipe/Thavala Vadai/Mixed Dal Vadai/How to Thaval Vadai with Step by Step Photos

Thavala vadai is an authentic and traditional prepared in Tamil Nadu. It is made with four different types of dals along with rice, coconut, chillies and ginger. It is a delectable and addictive tea time snack. Check out other different types of vadais here and other  interesting Starters/EveningSnacks/Appetizers here.

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

Tres Leches Cake Recipe [Three Milk Cake] – Mexican Cake/Tres Leches Cake with step by step photos

This Tres Leches Cake is a special Mexican cake, I did for my girl’s birthday as an exotic treat and also to celebrate my 400^th post. I thank each and every one of you to have encouraged me, supported me and helped me reach to this point. Before going into tres leches recipe, I would love to share a few things about this dense, moist, delectable and fantastic cake. Tres Leches Cake is a sponge cake, soaked in three different kinds of milk: evaporated milk, condensed milk and heavy cream. This tres leches cake does not use butter, but it is a very light cake, with lots of air bubbles. It has a unique texture, despite of being soaked in the three milk  mixture, it does not have soggy consistency.

Here's how to make Tres Leches Cake with step by step photos....

Lemon Dal [Thoor Dal with Lemon] Recipe/Nimmakaya Pappu Recipe/How to make Lemon Dal with step by step photos

Lemon Dal/Nimmakaya pappu is a very special, simple to make delicious and comforting dal. It is a very popular and a common dish prepared in AndhraPradesh –South India. This simple yet delectable lemon dal is tangy and perfectly balanced with the addition of green chillies and red chillies.

Here’s how to make Lemon Dal with step by step photos…