Plum Cake Recipe – No Eggs, No Rum, No Oven /Plum Cake Recipe without Oven with Video in English & Tamil/How to make Plum Cake without Oven/Christmas Special Plum Cake/Eggless Plum Cake without Oven

Plum Cake is yet another popular, flavorful, rich and dense made especially during Christmas. Traditionally the plum cakes are made by soaking the dry fruits in rum/brandy for several days or months before making the cake. But here I have made alcohol free plum cake without eggs and oven, but believe me there is no compromise in taste and texture. Do try out this delectable plum cake bursting with flavours and post your comments here. Meanwhile check out other interesting CakeRecipes/Cookie Recipes here. Do check out the video for Plum Cake recipe in both English and Tamil.

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

Fennel Seeds/Sombu/Perunseeragam/Snauf - Health Benefits of Fennel/All about Fennel/Sombu or Snauf

Fennel Seeds/Sombu/Perunseeragam/Snauf

Scientific name: Foeniculum vulgare

Common names: Fennel (English), Sombu (Tamil), Perunjeeragam (Tamil), Saunf (Hindi)

Zarda Recipe/Zarda Pulav/Zarda Rice Recipe/Sweet Rice Recipe/Meethe Chawal Recipe

 Zarda Pulav is a sweet rice recipe loaded with nuts and has bright yellow color. Zarda pulav originated from Persia where “Zard” means bright yellow color. But this delectable Zarda Pulav has found its way into the Indian Cuisine and is made during special occasions and festivals. Zarda Pulav is quite popular and common dessert in Pakistani cuisine. Do try out this super tempting Zarda pulav and post your comments here. Meanwhile do check out other interesting Sweets andSnacks  here.

Here’s how to make Zarda Recipe with step by step photos…

Cumin/Jeera/Seeragam - Health Benefits of Cumin/All About Cumin or Seeragam -Cuminnum cyminum

Cumin Seeds/Seeragam/Jeera

Scientific name: Cuminum cyminum

Common names: Cumin (English), Seeragam (Tamil), Jeera (Hindi)

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Proven Health Benefits of Turmeric and Curcumin/All About Turmeric/Health Benefits of Turmeric -Curcumin Longa

 Turmeric

Common Name: Turmeric, Turmeric Root, Indian Saffron

Latin Names: Curcuma longa, synonym Curcuma domestica; Curcuma aromatica

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How to Arrange Golu Dolls for Navarathri/Significance of Golu/Customs and rituals followed to Arrange Golu Dolls during Navarathri/Steps followed to remove the Golu Dolls/How to keep Golu

 Golu is the beautiful display or arrangement of dolls in South India during Navarathri which falls in the autumn season. Navaratri is a special festival dedicated for the worship of Goddess Durga. Navaratri is a Sanskrit word – “Nava” means nine and “Ratri” means night. During these nine nights and ten days, nine forms of Shakthi are invoked at our homes and worshiped for peace and prosperity. Dusshera or VijayaDasami denotes the last day of the festivities. For the quick links -  for Navaratri/Golu Recipes please click this link

Aval Vadai Recipe/Poha Vadai Recipe/Flattened Rice Vadai Recipe – Easy Aval Vadai in just 20 minutes

Aval/Poha/Flattened Rice vadai is an easy, quick and tempting vadia recipe that can be made in  jiffy and served as evening snacks for kids. The best part of this vadai is that it does not involve any grinding and requires just few ingredients that is readily available in the kitchen pantry.Do try out this scrumptious and delectable Aval Vadai and post your comments here. Meanwhile do check out other interesting and tempting Starters/EveningSnacks/Appetizers here and other Vadai Varieties here.

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

Hariyali Prawn Fry Recipe/Green Prawn Fry Recipe/Coriander & Mint Prawn Fry Recipe/Hariyali Prawn Fry – Video Recipe in both English and Tamil/கொத்தமல்லி புதினா இறால் வறுவல்

Hariyali Prawn Fry/Green Prawn Fry is made by marinating prawns with mint & coriander leaves paste along with perfect blend of spices. Marinating the prawns in green masala and then cooking it with gingelly oil gives the prawns unique, taste flavour and aroma. Do try out this Hariyali Prawn Fry and post your comments here. Meanwhile do check out other Prawn and Fish recipes here, chicken recipes here, other interesting MuttonRecipes here and Non Vegetarian Biryanis here,

Here’s how to make Hariyali Prawn Fry/Green Prawn Fry with step by step photos and video…

Vanilla Ice Cream Recipe/Easy Vanilla Ice cream with just 3 Ingredients/Easy Vanilla Ice Cream with Condensed Milk/Vanilla Ice Cream – Video Recipe in English & Tamil

 Today, I am going to share a very rich, creamy and luscious Vanilla Ice cream that can be made very easily at home. This is the easy and quick version of Vanilla Ice Cream made with just 3 basic ingredients. Do try out this mouth-watering and tempting Vanilla Ice cream and post your comments here. Meanwhile do check out other interesting Ice cream Varieties, Puddings, Milk shakes, Smoothies etc here. Do check out the video on how to make Vanilla Ice cream in both English and Tamil.

Here’s how to make Vanilla Ice Cream with step by step photos…

Chicken Dhum Biryani Recipe/Marinated Chicken Biryani Recipe/Chicken Biryani Recipe –Method 7/Ooravaitha Kozhi Biryani/Chicken Dhum Biryani with step by step photos & Video in both English & Tamil

Biryani’s – be it Vegetarian Biryani or Non Vegetarian have become the most common, favourite and delightful food for most of the people residing in Tamil Nadu. I have shared different types of Non-Vegetarian Biryanis earlier; this is yet another addition to it. This chicken dhum biryani has a unique flavour and taste to it, as we add the all the required spices and masalas to the chicken and marinate it and then make the biryani. Do try out this unique and fingerlicking Chicken Dhum Biryani and post your comments here. Meanwhile do check out different types of Non-Veg Biryani varieties here, ChickenGravies/Varuvals etc ,  Mutton gravies/varuvalrecipes here, Fish gravies/Varuval recipes here. Also do not forget to check the Vegetarian Biryanis/Pulav varieties here.

Here’s how to make Chicken Dhum Biryani with step by step photos & Video

Onion Mirchi Sabji Recipe/Onion Capsicum Sabji/Shimla Mirch Pyaz Ki Sabji/Onion Capsicum Masala Recipe with step by step photos

 Shimla Mirchi Pyaz Sabji/Onion Capsicum Sabji is a creamy and delectable recipe made with perfect blend of spices bursting with flavours. This sabji is made with yogurt as base which along with the addition of besan flour gives a creamy texture. The onions and capsicums are fried separately then added to the sabji and cooked with the gravy. Do try out this creamy and flavourful Onion Mirchi Sabji and post your comments here. Meanwhile do check out other interesting North Indian Sabjis, Paneer Recipes & Gravies, Rotis/Naans & chaptis here.

Here’s how to make Onion Mirchi Sabji with step by step photos…

Dahi Paratha Recipe/Curd Paratha Recipe/How to make Dahi Paratha with step by step photos & Video in both English & Tamil

Dahi Paratha/Curd Paratha is a flavourful, spicy, tangy and delectable paratha that can be made in a jiffy. It has the perfect blend of spices along with thick curd, fresh chopped coriander and mint leaves. Do try out this quick and easy Dahi Paratha and post your comments here. Meanwhile do check out other interesting North Indian Sabzi, Paneer Recipes, Rotis/Naans/Parathas/Chapathis here.

Here’s how to make Dahi Paratha with step by step photos & Video

White Mutton Biryani Recipe/Sofiyani Mutton Biryani/Hyderabadi White Mutton Biryani/Layered White Mutton Biryani/White Dhum Biryani with step by step photos

 Sofiyani Biryani or White Biryani is yet another delectable variety of Hyderabadi Biryani from the kitchen of Nizam. There’s a very interesting story behind this famous flavourful White Biryani. A Nizam was very fond of biryani but could not digest spices, so the chef came up with this rich, royal and mild flavoured biryani. In this white biryani, the meat is marinated with green chilli paste, yogurt, mint, fried onions and ginger & garlic paste. This recipe strictly does not involve any masala powders, it is made by cooking meat along with cashew nut paste and fresh cream. Do try out this Royal White Mutton Biryani and post your comments here. Meanwhile do check out other interesting Non-Vegetarian Biryanis here and Vegetarian Biryanishere.

Here’s how to make White Mutton Biryani with step by step photos…

Mexican Rice Recipe/Spanish Rice Recipe/Mexican Rice Recipe – Method 2/One pot Meal-Mexican Rice with Video in English & Tamil

Are you looking to make something exotic, yet simple, quick and easy one pot meal. Then you have landed in the right place. Check out his Mexican rice which made with blanched & ground tomatoes, along with colourful, vibrant and antioxidant rich bell peppers with perfect touch of spices.  This Mexican rice can be served with Vegetable Fajita or Chicken Fajita, Guacamole and Sour cream on the side. I have already posted one version of Mexican Rice-Method 1 earlier, do check that out also. Do try out this flavourful and super tempting Mexican Rice and post your comments here. Meanwhile do check out other interesting Mexican Recipes here and other Vegetarian RiceVarieties/Biryanis/Pulavs here.

Here’s how to make Mexican Rice with step by step photos & Video...

Vegetable Fajita Recipe/Mixed Vegetable Fajita Recipe/Mexican Vegetable Fajita Recipe/Mixed Vegetable Stir Fry - Mexican Fajita with Video in both English & Tamil

Today, I am going to share an exotic, quick and healthy Vegetable Fajita that can be made in a jiffy. This is amusing and super tempting Vegetable Fajita [Pronounced as fahHeetah] is a Mexican delight. Fajita is a Mexican term or Tex- Mex for little vegetables stips, meat strips , grilled and served with Mexican Rice, Salsa, Guacamole, Sour cream and beans. The Fajitas are usually served sizzling hot in an iron skillet to our table in authentic Mexican restaurants. The sizzling sound, hot steam and wonderful aroma will just want us to complete the whole skillet. Do try out this super heathy, colourful and sizzling Vegetable Fajita and post your comments here. Meanwhile do check out other interesting Mexican Recipes here.

Here’s how to make Vegetable Fajita with step by step photos & Video

Mango Pudding Recipe/Mango Pudding without AgarAgar or Gelatin/Mango Pudding Recipe with step by step photos

Mango Pudding is a delightful and heavenly tasting pudding that can be made with very few basic ingredients at home and ripe mangoes. This mango pudding is very easy, tasty and can be made without Agar Agar or Gelatin in a jiffy. Do try out this delectable and tempting Mango Pudding and post your comments here. Meanwhile do check out other interesting Pudding Recipes/Ice Creams/Milkshakes/Smoothies etc here.

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

Chocolate Ice Cream Recipe/Easy, Rich & Creamy Chocolate Ice Cream Recipe/Chocolate Ice Cream with step by step photos & Video in English & Tamil

Chocolate Ice Cream is a refreshing, rich and creamy delight for chocolate lovers. This chocolate ice cream is a very simply and easy recipe that can be made without ice cream maker and without eggs. Chocolate ice cream does not need any introduction, so I am moving on to the recipe. Do try out this Chocolate Ice cream and post your comments here. Meanwhile do check out other interesting and tempting Ice Cream Recipes/Milkshakes/Smoothies/JuiceVarieties here.

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