Schezwan Fried Rice Recipe/Schezwan Fried Rice with Homemade Schezwan Sauce/Schezwan Fried Rice Recipe Video in English & Tamil

 Schezwan Fried Rice is a very famous and popular Indo Chinese dish served in restaurants. Fresh cooked white rice or left over white rice is added to the stir fried vegetables along with strong and pungent Schezwan Sauce. Schezwan food is known for its prominent flavours and high spice level coming from Sichuan pepper and Chilli peppers. I have used the home made Schezwan Sauce but you can use the store bought ones also. Do try out this Schezwan Fried Rice and post your comments here. Meanwhile do check out other interestingIndo –Chinese, Chinese recipes here.

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

Maangai Inji Thokku Recipe/Maa Inji Thokku Recipe/Mango Ginger Pickle Recipe/How to make Maangai Inji Thokku with step by step photos & Video in both English & Tamil

 Maangai Inji Thokku/Maa Inji Thokku is a unique, delicious and finger-licking thokku bursting with flavours. Mango ginger/Maa Inji [Curcuma Amada] is a seasonal root vegetable used to make pickles/thokku in South India. Mango Ginger is neither related to Ginger nor Mango but to turmeric. They look like ginger, but impart raw mango smell when peeled, along with sharpness of ginger towards the end when eaten raw.

Mango Ginger belongs to turmeric family, has antibacterial ,antibiotic properties, anti-inflammatory, anti-allergic properties and is used for medicinal purposes in Ayurveda and Unani. Not just that they are great appetizers but also used for curing skin diseases, bronchitis, asthma etc.

Mango Ginger Pickle/Thokku is very easy to make and is extremely tasty. It is best served with curd rice, rasam rice or even with idlis, dosas, rotis, chapatis etc or it can just be mixed with steam cooked white rice and enjoyed.

Here’s how to make Maangai Inji Thokku/Maa Inji Thokku with step by step photos & Video…

Karupatti Pongal Recipe/Palm Jaggery Pongal Recipe-How to make Karupatti Pongal with step by step photos

Today, I am going to share a traditional and tempting Karupatti Pongal. We usually make sakkarai Pongal in a pot, but in this post I am sharing an easy way to make sakkarai Pongal in a pressure cooker. Usually jaggery is used to make Sakkarai Pongal, but I have replaced it with Palm Jaggery/Karupati. Karupatti/Palm Jaggery is made from the extract of the palm tree. It is a very healthy and traditional sweetener and is an excellent alternative for white sugar.

Karupatti is rich in essential Vitamins, Minerals and Amino acids. Palm jaggery is rich in iron and it increases hemoglobin and treats anemia if consumed regularly. It is rich in magnesium and helps to regulate the nervous system. Presence of calcium helps to build and maintain strong bones. It also contains potassium which boosts heart health, decreases cramps and has several other benefits as well. It boosts the immune system and thus prevents several blood-related and other disorders. Do check out how to make Karupatti Pongal and post your comments here. Meanwhile do check out other Pongal Recipes here and All aboutPongal and Pongal Menu here.

Here’s how to make Karupatti Pongal with step by step photos…

Schezwan Noodles Recipe/Schezwan Noodles/Schezwan Noodles with step by step photos

Schezwan Noodles is a very famous and popular Indo Chinese dish served in restaurants. The Hakka Noodles are cooked and then added to stir fried vegetables along with strong and pungent Szhezwan Sauce. Schezwan or Sichuan food is an important part of Chinese cuisine, which finds its roots in the Sichuan Province. Schezwan food is known for its prominent flavours and high spice level coming from Sichuan pepper and chilli peppers. I have used the home made Schezwan Sauce but you can use the store bought ones also. Do try out this Schezwan Noodles and post your comments here. Meanwhile do check out other interesting Indo –Chinese, Chinese recipes here.

Here’s how to make Schezwan Noodles with step by step photos…

Schezwan Sauce Recipe/Homemade Schezwan Sauce Recipe/Schezwan Sauce Recipe with step by step photos & Video in English & Tamil

Schezwan Sauce is hot, spicy, flavourful and strong pungent sauce made with dry red chillies, garlic and spices. This Schezwan sauce is a very basic sauce that can be served as dip for chips, fries etc. Not only as dip it can be used to make Schezwan Fried Rice, Schezwan Noodles, Schezwan Chicken etc. This sauce can be made earlier and stays good in the refrigerator for 2-3 weeks. This Schezwan sauce can be made spicy or less spicy depending on our needs. Do try out this Schezwan Sauce and post your comments here. Meanwhile do check out other interesting Noodles, Pastas, Chinese Recipes and Rice varieties here.

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

Chilli Garlic Noodles Recipe/சில்லி கார்லிக் நூடுல்ஸ்/Veg Hakka Noodle Recipe/Chillie Garlic Noodles-Video Recipe in English & Tamil

 Chilli Garlic Noodles is a very famous Chinese recipe that we come across in all most all the restaurant menu. This noodles is made with lots of garlic and spiced up with dry red chillies, green chillies along with perfect blend of sauces and loaded with vegetables as well. The chilli garlic noodles is supposed to be the spicy noodles, but you can adjust the spice level according to the needs of your family. Do try out this flavourful and mouth-watering Chilli Garlic Noodles and post your comments here. Meanwhile do check out other interesting Noodles, Pastas, Chinese Recipes and Rice varieties here.  Please check out the video for the Chilli Garlic Noodles recipe in both English & Tamil.

Here’s how to make Chilli Garlic Noodles with step by step photos…

Corn Pulav Recipe/Sweet Corn Pulav Recipe/ கார்ன் புலாவ்/ ஸ்வீட் கார்ன் புலாவ்/Quick Lunch Box Recipe/Corn Pulav with step by step photos & Video

 Corn Pulav/Sweet Corn Pulav is yet another easy, quick and flavourful pulav variety which is a perfect meal for all age groups. The addition of corn kernels along with perfect blend of Indian spices further cooked with basmati rice and milk makes this rice unique and flavourful. Do try out this delicious Corn Pulav and post your comments here. Meanwhile do check out other interesting and tempting Vegetarian Biryanis/Pulav etc here. Do check out the video for the recipe in both English & Tamil.

Here’s how to make Sweet Corn Pulav with step by step photos…

Potato Sandwich Recipe/Potato Pocket Sandwich/Pocket Sandwich using Sandwich Maker[Prestige]/Easy Lunch Box Recipe/Picnic Delight/Potato Sandwich with step by step photos & Video in English & Tamil

Potato Sandwich/Potato Pocket Sandwich is a very easy and quick sandwich that can be served for breakfast or as after school snacks or can also be packed for school or picnic. I have used the Prestige Sandwich Maker to make the sandwiches and have given the detailed instructions for the same. But you can make same sandwich on stove top and serve it hot with ketchup. The choice of bread is totally your’s, I have used wheat bread as it is a healthier option. Do try out this delightful Potato Sandwich and post your comments. Meanwhile do check out other interesting Sandwich Recipes here and Breakfast recipes here.

Here’s how to make Potato Sandwich with step by step photos & Video…

Manathakkali Keerai Kootu Recipe/Black Night Shade Kootu Recipe/Manathakkali Paasi Paruppu Kootu with step by step photos & Video/மணத்தக்காளி கீரை கூட்டு

 Manathakkali Keerai/Black Nightshade is loaded with medicinal properties. They are rich in antioxidants, iron, vitamins, minerals and abundant calcium. The amount of phosphorous in it helps in the growth and development of brain and strengthens the nerves. Manathakkali Keerai is an excellent cure for mouth ulcers and stomach ulcers. This kootu is made with manathakkali keerai, moong dal and taste divine. If you are suffering from ulcer then this is yet another recipe that you should have to cure the same. Do try out this Manathakkali Keerai Kootu recipe and post your comments here. Meanwhile do check out other interesting Manathakkali Keerai Recipes here and about other Keerai Varietiesand Keerai Recipes here. Check out the video for the recipe in English & Tamil

Here’s how to make Manathakkali Keerai Kootu with step by step photos... 

Sankara Meen Kuzhambu Recipe/Red Snapper Fish Gravy/Fish Curry/Meen Kuzhambu-South Indian Style Meen Kuzhambu with step by step photos

 Sankara Meen Kuzhambu/Red Snapper Fish Gravy is aromatic, spicy and tangy fish gravy. I love fish gravy and this is my mom’s version of making Sankara Meen Kuzhambu. We do not add coconut to this meen kuzhambu, but if you want you can grind 4-5 pieces of coconut and add it towards the end. Do try out this Sankara Meen Kuzhambu and post your comments here. Meanwhile do check out other interesting Fish Recipes here, Chicken Recipes here and Mutton Recipes here.

Here’s how to make Sankara Meen Kzuahmbu with step by step photos...

Hyderabadi Mirchi Ka Salan Recipe/Mirchi Ka Salan Recipe/Green Chillies in Peanut Sesame Gravy/Mirchi Ka Salan for Biryani

 Mirchi Ka Salan is a very popular and common dish made in Hyderabad and served as accompaniment for Biryani. It is a unique curry made by grinding peanuts, sesame seeds and made into gravy along with other spices and fried big green chillies are cooked in it. The Mirchi Salan is not very spicy but will taste a little tangy and is creamy as well. Do try out this Mirchi Ka Salan and post your comments here. Meanwhile do check out other interesting North Indian Subzis,  South IndianGravies here, Sambar & Kootu Varieties here

Here’s how to make Hyderabadi Mirchi Ka Salan with step by step photos…

Simple Lunch Menu Idea 18/Easy & Quick Lunch Menu Idea/Simple Vegetarian Lunch Menu Idea

Today I am going to share a very interesting and simply lunch menu idea. Do click on the links for recipes with step by step photos. Meanwhile do check out other delectable South Indian Lunch Menu Ideas here.

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Coriander & Mint Biryani Recipe/Cilantro & Mint Biryani Recipe/Green Biryani Recipe/Kothamalli Pudhina Biryani Recipe –Easy One Pot Meal/Quick Lunch Box Recipe-Video Recipe

 Coriander & Mint Biryani/Green Biryani is a very flavourful, delectable and colourful biryani. This is super healthy and delicious biryani that can be made in a jiffy and packed for lunch or can be served for small or big gatherings at home. Do try out this healthy Kothamalli Pudhina Biryani and post your comments here. Meanwhile do check out other interesting and tempting VegetableBiryanis/Pulav/Rice Varieties here. Please check out the Video for recipe in English & English.

Here’s how to make Kothamalli Pudhina Biryani recipe with step by step photos…

Sakkarai Pongal in Brass Pot/Traditional Sakkarai Pongal/Sakkarai Pongal in a Pot/Sweet Pongal in a Pot/Sakkarai Pongal for Harvest Festival with Video in English & Tamil

 Sarkkarai Pongal/Sweet Pongal with jaggery is an authentic and traditional dish prepared on special Pooja days and special occasions. This Sarkkarai Pongal is the traditional Pongal made in brass pot especially for Pongal/Harvest festival. Do check out other interesting Pongal recipes here and All about Pongal Festival & Pongal Menu here.

Here’s how to make Sakkarai Pongal in a Pot with step by step photos & Video...

Kollu Thuvaiyal Recipe/Horse Gram Thogaiyal Recipe/How to make Kollu Thuvaiyal with step by step photos-Healthy Thuvaiyal Recipe

 Kollu Thogaiyalis a very healthy and diabetic friendly recipe made with kollu/horse gram, dry red chillies, garlic cloves, tamarind as main ingredients. This kollu thogaiyal can be made in less than 15 minutes and served with steam cooked white rice and ghee or as side dish for idlis/dosais. Do try out this healthy Kollu Thogaiyal and post your comments here. Also check out other interesting kollu recipes like Kollu idli podi, Kollu Salad , kollu sundal, Kollu Rasam and other delicious Chutney/Thogaiyal recipes here.

Here’s how to make Kollu Thuvaiyal with step by step photos…

Red Ponnanganni Keerai Paasi Paruppu Kadaiyal/Red Ponnanganni Keerai with Dal/Red Ponnanganni Keerai with Moongdal/Red Dwarf Copper Leaf cooked with Dal with step by step photos & Video

 Red Ponnaganni Keerai paruppu kadaiyal is healthy, delicious and traditional recipe that is very common in Tamil Nadu. Do try out this keerai kadiyal and post your comments here. Meanwhile do check out other interesting Red Ponnanganni KeeraiPoriyal, Ponnanganni Keerai Kootu, Ponnanganni Keerai Poriyal and other KeeraiRecipes here. Also do check out Keerai Varieties/Keerai Vagaigal in English andTamil here.

Here’s how to make Red Ponnanganni Keerai Pasi Paruppu Kadiyal with step by step photos…

Tandoori Tiger Prawn Recipe/Tandoori Prawn Recipe/Tiger Prawn Recipe/Tiger Prawn Recipe – Indian Style/Tandoori Tiger Prawn Recipe on Stove Top and Grill with Video

Tandoori Tiger Prawns/Tandoori King Prawns is a traditional Indian recipe made in Tandoor clay ovens and served as starters. You can make the same Tadoori Prawns at home either in an oven/grill/grill tawa. I have added homemade masala powder to make the marinade, you can also replace it with the store bought Tandoori masala. Prawns cook really fast, it is always better to use bigger prawns to make this recipe, as they will turn out juicy and will have lot of meat. Do try out this Tandoori Tiger Prawns and post your comments here. Meanwhile do check out other interesting Prawn/Shrimp Recipes here, Fish Recipes here, ChickenRecipes here and Mutton Recipes here.

Here’s how to make Tandoori Tiger Prawn Recipe with step by step photos & Video…

Ragi Drumstick Leaves Adai Recipe/Kezhvaragu Murungai Keerai Adai Recipe/Ragi Murungai Keerai Adai/Ragi Adai Recipe/Ragi Murungai KEerai Adai with step by step photos & Video in English & Tamil

Ragi Murungai Keerai Adai is a very healthy, filling and traditional recipe that is very commonly made in South Indian houses. Ragi Drumstick Leaves Adai can be served for breakfast or as evening snacks for kids. Ragi/Kezhvaragu is wonderful source of Calcium and protein, it also has considerable amount of iron needed for our body. Drumstick leaves/Murungaikeerai is loaded with Iron, Calcium, Potassium and important Vitamins and minerals needed for our body. Do enjoy the combined benefits of both Ragi and Drumstick leaves together in this Adai and enjoy. Meanwhile do check out other interesting and healthy Millet Recipes here , All About Millets here and Starters/Evening Snacks here

Here’s how to make Ragi Murungai Keerai Adai with step by step photos…

Arudra Darisanam/About Arudra Darisanam/Thiruvathirai Kali and Thiruvathirai Kootu Recipes - Special Neivedhyam

                                       

தென்னாடுடைய சிவனே போற்றி!

எந்நாட்டவர்க்கும் இறைவா போற்றி!

ஓம் நம சிவாய                          

Thirunelveli Idli Podi Recipe/Nellai Idli Podi Recipe/Ellu Podi Recipe/Ellu Podi for Idli & Dosai/Idli Milagi Podi –Nellai Style

Nellai/Thirunelveli Idli Podi is yet another unique preparation of Idli Podi bursting with flavours and loaded with nutrients. We make different types of Idli podi as accompaniment for Idli/Dosas and this Nellai Podi is another special podi to my Idli Podi Collection. Do try out this Nellai Special Idli Podi and post your comments here. Meanwhile do check out other interesting and tempting Chutney/Thuvaiyal/Podi Varieties here.

Here’s how to make Thirunelveli Idli Podi with step by step photos…

Junnu Recipe/Kharvas Recipe/Instant Kharvas Recipe/How to make Junnu without Colostrum Milk/Instant Kharvas with step by step photos

 Junnu/Kharvas is a milk pudding usually prepared with colostrum milk that a cow produces for the first few days after it delivers a calf. This milk pudding is called as Junnu is Telugu, Kharvas in Marathi, Ginnu in Kannada and Seema Paal in Tamil. Today, I am going to share Junnu recipe without using Colostrum Milk. Do try out this super soft, delicious and tempting Junnu/Semma Paal and post your comments here. Meanwhile do check out other interesting Sweets & Snacks recipes here.

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

Soya Chunks Recipes/Meal Maker Recipe/Collection of Soya Chunks Recipe/Collection of Meal Maker Recipe/Easy Soya Chunks Recipes

 Today, I am going to share a collection of easy, tasty and delectable Soya Chunks Recipes. Please click on the links for recipes with step by step photos.

Soya Chunks 65/Meal Maker 65	Soya Chunks Kola Urundai	Soya Chunks Biryani
Soya Chunks Vegetable Curry	Soya Chunks Fry	Soya Chunks Kurma
Soya Chunks Potato Curry

 Thank you all for visiting my space, please come back again for more and more interesting and tempting recipes from my kitchen. I will be updating more and more Soya Chunks Recipes soon.

Have a great day.

Until then I am signing off...

Paneer Recipes/Collection of Paneer Recipes/Easy Paneer Recipes

 Delicious and tempting Paneer Recipes Collection for all occasions and day to day cooking. Please click on the links for recipes with step by step photos. 

Paneer 65	Chilli Paneer[Dry]	Kadaai Paneer
Paneer Bhurji	Mixed Vegetable Paneer Curry	Palak Paneer/Spinach Paneer
Paneer Butter Masala	Kaju Paneer Masala/Cashew Paneer Masala	Paneer Kathi Roll
Paneer Biryani/Paneer Dhum Biryani	Paneer Pulav	Palak Chicken/Spinach Chicken
Malai Paneer	Tawa Paneer

 Thank you all for visiting my space, please come back again for more and more delightful recipes from my kitchen. I will be updating more and more Paneer Recipes soon.

Have a great day.

Until then I am signing off...

Hot Cocoa Milk Recipe/Homemade Hot Chocolate Recipe/How to make Hot Chocolate with step by step photos & Video in both English & Tamil/ஹாட் சாக்லேட்/ஹாட் கோகோ மில்க்

 Hot Chocolate/Hot Cocoa Milk Recipe is a totally irresistible and a perfect drink for the cold weather. Hot cocoa milk is a very simple drink made with whole milk, cocoa powder and sugar. This hot cocoa milk is serve it hot as such or with a dollop of whipped cream. Do try out this Hot cocoa milk and enjoy. Meanwhile do check out other interesting and refreshing Juice/Milkshakes/Smoothies/Ice creams etc here.

Here's how to make Hot Chocolate Recipe with step by step photos & Video

Moong dal Sambar Recipe/Paasi Paruppu SambarRecipe/How to make Moong Dal/Paasi Paruppu Sambar with step by step photos & Video

 Moong Dal Sambar/Paasi Paruppu Sambar is a very simple, easy and healthy sambar variety that can be made in no time. If you are running out of time, still want to make a traditional and authentic sambar variety, then Paasi Paruppu Sambar is the right recipe to make. It can be served along with steam cooked white rice or as side dish for Idlis/Dosas. Do try out this delectable Moong Dal Sambar and post your comments here. Meanwhile do check out other interesting and delicious Sambar Varieties here,South Indian Gravies/Kuzhambu varieties here, Vegetarian Poriyal/VaruvalVarieties here. Please check out the video for the recipe in both English & Tamil

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

Prawn Vaada Recipe/Eral Vaada Recipe/Nagore Eral Vaada Recipe/How to make Eral Vaada with step by step photos & Video in English & Tamil

Eral Vaada/Prawn Vaada is a very famous street side food found in Nagore, Tamil Nadu India. It is a super tempting and delicious evening snack or breakfast recipe made with prawns and rice flour. Though there are different versions of making Prawn Vaada, this Prawn Vaada recipe is my mom’s and we all love it. Do try out this delicious Prawn Vaada recipe and post your comments here. Meanwhile do check out other interesting Fish/Prawn Recipes, Chicken Recipes, Mutton Recipes here.

Here’ how to make Eral Vaada with step by step photos…

Green Chutney Recipe for Sandwiches/Mint & Coriander Chutney Recipe for Sandwiches

Today, I am going to share very simple and basic Green Chutney/Mint & Coriander chutney for sandwiches and Kathi rolls. This basic green chutney can be made very quickly and easily in no time and can be used as spread for sandwiches. Do check out other interesting Sandwich Recipes, Chutney/Thuvaiyal Varieties and also do not forget to check out Kathi Roll here.

Here’s how to make Green Chutney with step by step photos…