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 Popsicle/Homemade Mango Popsicle/Kuchi Ice/ Ice Lolly

Today its Mango Popsicle, yet another mango delish for the Mango Recipe series. Kids love to have popsicles. Especially fresh, homemade, refreshing Mango popsicles are the best treat for the kids. These popsicles are super easy to make and are healthy too. Enjoy this refreshing mango popsicle and have a great day. Do not forget to check out other delightful and special Mango Recipes here.

Here’s how to make Mango Popsicle…

Nellikkai Thokku/AruNellikkai Thokku/Amla Pickle/Gooseberry Pickle –TamilNadu Special

Aru Nellikkai is another variety of Gooseberry/Amla/Nellikkai, which is smaller in size and star shaped fruit. Nellikkai is called as Gooseberry in English and Amla in Hindi. We all know it is rich in Vitamin C, iron and helps in purifying the blood. They help in expelling the toxins from our body and improve the defence mechanism. Amla/Nellikkai in powdered form is a great remedy for hyper acidity and ulcer. Now coming to the recipe, today I am going to share Nellikkai Thokku, my mom’s recipe. We have AruNellikkai tree in our house which bore loads and loads of Nellikkai starting from the trunk to the top most part of the tree. We plucked lots of them and I made big batches of thokku and shared it with our relatives. This thokku tastes extraordinary and when paired with curd/yogurt rice it taste heavenly.

Here’s how to make Nellikkai Thokku with step by step photos…

Raw Mango Rice /How to make Mango rice/Maangai Saadham

Yes friends, as I promised earlier here is another mango recipe in the mango recipe series. Now that we are getting bags and bags of mangoes from our back yard, we are distributing a lot of them to friends, relatives and neighbours. We plucked some raw tangy mangoes from the tree and made mango rice. This rice is one special kind of variety rice, as it is prepared in Seemandham/Vallikappu [Baby Shower] Ceremony in Tamil Nadu. I have already posted Thengai Sadham/Coconut Rice, Lemon Rice/Elumichai Sadam, Thakkali Sadam/Tomato Rice, Curd Rice/Bagalabath, Bisibelabath/Sambar Rice etc. Do not forget to check out Vallikappu/SeemandhamRice Varieties here.

Here’s how to make Raw Mango Rice 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…

Kanyakumari Chicken Fry Recipe/Chicken Fry Recipe-How to make Kanyakumari Chicken Fry with step by step photos

Wishing all my muslim friends, readers, followers and visitors a very “Happy Ramadan”. This Kanyakumari Chicken Fry is my special treat for this Ramadan and I hope you will all like it.  

After so many months I am going to share an authentic and typical TamilNadu recipe which I came across in a TV show. It is really a tempting and addictive chicken fry from the town of Kanyakumari. This chicken fry is similar to the chicken 65, but we need not add corn flour or rice flour as binding agent. Here white sesame seeds powder is used along with the masala and taste after frying the chicken is just awesome. Not just that , chicken increases the body temperature and the sesame seeds acts as a coolant and suppresses the heat. Do try out this Kanyakumari Chicken Fry and post your feedback. 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 Kanyakumari Chicken Fry with step by step photos…

Mango Ice cream /Mango Ice cream with No Eggs/Mango Ice cream with No Ice cream Maker/Maampazham Icecream

Today I am going to share a tempting and delicious mango ice cream. I am pretty sure nobody will say no to mangoes and also when it comes to mango ice creams it is always a super hit. Earlier I have posted Mango Ice cream with condensed milk, but this mango ice cream is made with fresh cream and little milk. This mango ice cream is very special because I made this with our home grown organic mangoes which are extremely sweet. Try out this easy mango ice cream and have a great day.

Here’s how to make Mango ice cream 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…

Marie Biscuit Pudding Recipe– No Bake - Eggless Marie Biscuit Pudding/Marie Biscuit Pudding Recipe with step by step photos

Are you looking to make a dessert in about 15 to 20 minutes? Are you a chocolate lover? Are you in no mood to cook, but want to surprise your kids with a delectable dessert? Then the answer to all of this is – No Bake Marie Biscuit Pudding. Marie Biscuit Pudding is the easiest dessert that can be made a day ahead for parties, get togethers etc. Try out this very easy and quick pudding and have a great day.

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

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...                                                                                             

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    

Onion Sabzi/Kande Ki Sabzi

Kande Ki Sabzi/Onion Sabzi is a simple yet delectable Rajasthani recipe made with two main ingredients onions and yogurt. The onions are cooked in yogurt along with perfect blend of spices, this in turn gives a creamy and tender texture to the onions. Onion Sabzi is a perfect side dish for rotis, naan etc.

Here’s how to make Onion/Kande Ki Sabzi with step by step photos…

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…

Gongura Chutney Recipe/Pulicha Keerai Thuvaiyal Recipe/Gongura Chutney Recipe with step by step photos/Pulicha Keerai Recipe

Gongura/Pulicha Keerai/Sorrel leaves chutney/pachhadi is a very popular Andhra cuisine found in all most all the homes, hotels, restaurants,  food joints etc in AndhraPradesh. Gongura leaves is called as Pulicha keerai in Tamil. It is loaded with iron, vitamins, folic acid and anti-oxidants. Gongura comes in two different varieties, green and red stemmed.  The red stemmed variety is sourer than the green stemmed variety. This thuvaiyal is a perfect blend of sour leaf with dry red chillies, dhania, fenugreek seeds and garlic. Try out this delectable Gongura chutney and post your feedback. Check out other interesting chutney & thogaiyal varieties here.

Here’s how to make Gongura Chutney/thuvaiyal with step by step photos…

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.

Tiffin Sambar – Restaurant Style

Hello friends,

It’s been more than a month after I have posted any recipes, I am really sorry for the long break. I have got several requests from lot of my readers, asking for many recipes. I will surely post the recipes soon. For today, I am going to share with you all a very traditional South Indian tiffin sambar which can be made very easily with less ingredients and in a jiffy. Do try out this finger licking tiffin sambar and have a great day. I have already posted another variety of Tiffin sambar made with moong dal, do check it out as well.

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

Vegetable Fried Rice Recipe/Fried Rice Recipe[Indo –Chinese Fried Rice]/Vegetable Fried Rice with step by step photos

Today, I am going to share with you all very popular Vegetable Fried Rice with not much of introduction. I was thinking that I had posted Fried rice earlier, but realized that I have not posted it after one of my reader requested for it. Try out this delectable Vegetable Fried Rice and post your suggestions.

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

Spinach Kofta Curry/Palak Kofta Curry- Healthy Microwave Spinach/Palak Kofta Curry with step by step photos

Today I am going to share a very healthy version of Spinach/Palak Kofta curry. The koftas are not fried in oil; rather they are cooked in microwave which reduces the calorie content. As the koftas are made in microwave, they retain the colour and also taste great. I came across this delicious and creamy recipe in Nisha Madhulikas, but I made some variations in the gravy and it was a big hit in my family. Feed your family with this healthy spinach kofta without any guilt. Do try out this kofta gravy and post your comments.

Here’s how to make Spinach Kofta Curry with step by step photos…

Bitter Gourd Fry/Pagarkai Poriyal

Bitter melon/Bitter gourd/Bitter squash/Pagarkai/Karela is an extremely bitter vegetable with numerous health benefits. This edible fruit widely grows in tropical places like Asia, Africa and the Caribbean. Bitter gourd is loaded with vitamin B complex, folate, zinc, phosphorous and is an excellent source of fibre. It is rich in iron, contains high levels of beta-carotene, calcium and potassium. It has insulin like compound known as polypeptide P which has been suggested as insulin replacement in some diabetic patients (info from various websites).  Though I was not a great fan of Bitter gourd when I was a kid, things have changed a lot and I like to eat it once in a while because of its health benefits. But to my surprise my elder daughter loves bitter gourd in any form – touch wood for the same. This pagarkai poriyal is delectable and a perfect side dish for any meal of a day.

Here’s how to make Pagarkai Poriyal with step by step photos…

Karuvepilai Podi/Curry Leaves Powder/How to make Karuvepillai Podi/Karuvepillai Podi

Karuvepillai podi/curry leaves powder is a boon to lot of bachelors living abroad and in hostels. I would say not just bachelors, when we are in no mood to cook and if we have karuvepillai podi handy, we can just pressure cook some white rice and enjoy the meals with chips or pappad. Karuvepillai podi, is available in most of the shops, but nothing can beat the fresh, homemade aromatic powder. Though I have shared the benefits of curry leaves several times earlier, I cannot stop myself from writing about it again. It is a nature’s gift to us right in our back yard, loaded with iron, calcium and vitamin A. Regular intake of curry leaves helps in preventing hair fall and greying of hair, not only that it also helps in the growth of healthy and beautiful hair. I think for now I will stop with this and let you know about another interesting recipe, I have shared earlier -  this instant  "Bachelor's Karuvepillai Kuzhambu” with this karuvepillai podi/curry leaves powder, which actually is a short cut and can be made in no time. I have also shared the regular karuvepillai kuzhambu where the curry leaves are ground freshly; do check it out in the corresponding links. I think it’s time now, I move on to the recipe. Do try out this karuvepillai podi friends and have a great day.  Do check out other South Indian Kuzhambu varieties here.

Here’s how to make Curry leaves Powder/Karuvepillai Podi with step by step photos…

Kumbakonam Milagu Kozhi Recipe/Kumbakonam Pepper Chicken/Spicy Pepper Chicken Recipe with step by step photos

Today I have come up with a Sunday Special “Kumbakonam milagu kozhi”, which I came across in a TV show. I have posted Pepper Chicken before, but this one is a lot different in its taste and texture. This Kozhi Milagu is spicy with goodness of black pepper powder, also rich and creamy with the addition of cashew nut paste. Do try out this finger licking Kumbakonam Milagu Kozhi and have a great day. Check out other delicious Chicken varieties here.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 Kumbakonam Milagu Kozhi with step by step photos….

Kambu Dosai/Bajra Dosai/Pearl Millet Dosai/Kambu Dosai Recipe

Kambu/Pearl millet/Bajra are widely grown type of millest with high protein and fibre content. India is the largest producer of pearl millet/kambu. Pearl millet is known by different names Sajje in Kannada, Kambu in Tamil, Bajra in Hindi, Sajjalu in Telugu and Kambam in Malayalam. After moving back to Chennai, I tried different types of millets, one among them is the Kambu Dosai. I will be sharing more millet recipes in future. Do try out this healthy Kambu Dosai and post your feedback. Meanwhile check out other interesting and healthy Millet Recipes and Breakfast Recipes here.

Here’s how to make Kambu Dosai with step by step photos…

Mutton Milagu Vadhakal Recipe/Mutton Blackpepper Fry Recipe/How to make Mutton Milagu Vadhakkal with step by step photos

It’s been long time after I posted any recipe, sorry for disappearing from the blogging world. Now that does not mean, I ain't cooking or clicking photos. It is just that I was preoccupied with a few things with family and kids. Any way friends, to make up for all those, I am going to share a super duper easy and quick Mutton Milagu Vadhakal which can be made with very few ingredients. Though it is made with few ingredients the taste is just incredible and you will instantly fall in love with this dish. Do try it out friends and post your feedback. 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 Mutton Milagu Vadakal with step by step photos…

Goat Brain Fry Recipe(Masala)/Aatu Moolai Varuval/Lamb Brain Fry [South Indian Style Brain Fry]/How to make Goat Brain with step by step photos

Goat brain fry/Aatu Moolai varuval is a very simple, quick and delectable dish that can be made in minutes. This recipe is my mom’s special, that I have always enjoyed since my childhood. Goat brain is very soft and delicate, has a buttery taste. When it is marinated and cooked with fresh ground spices they taste heavenly and just melts in your mouth. Make sure you try this rich, creamy, spicy Goat Brain Fry and post your feed backs. 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 Goat Brain Fry with step by step photos…

Zucchini Patties/Zucchini Tikkis

You want your kids to have vegies, then here’s an ingenious idea to make a perfectly healthy and tasty appetizer or evening snack for your kids. Zucchini patties are perfect appetizers or evening snacks. Do not forget to check out zucchini chutney, Zuchhini kootu which I have posted earlier.

Here’s how to make Zucchini patties with step by step photos…

Baingan Bharta/Punjabi Baingan Bharta

Baingan Bharta is a simple and delectable Punjabi recipe. Though the recipe is very easy and simple the taste is extraordinary and complex because of the smoky and charred flavour of the Baingan/Eggplant. The word bharta or bhurtha means chopped or minced vegetables made from egg plant with is grilled over charcoal or direct fire to infuse the dish with a  smoky flavour. In South India especially in Tamil Nadu we make Kathrikkai Chutney/Baingan Chutney/Egg plant chutney which is also smoked and made with less ingredients but also is fantabulous. Do check out Kathrikkai Chutney/Baingan chutney, Baba Ganoush[Middle Eastern delight] made with Aubergine/Egg plant/Baingan in the above links. Try this baingan bharta and baingan recipe friends, each recipe has unique taste and you will surely fall in love with it instantly.

Here’s how to make Baingan Bharta with step by step photos…

Pottukadalai Sambar/Roasted Gram Sambar/Dalia Sambar

Sambar is a South Indian delight prepared in all the houses either as side dish or for lunch to be had with white rice. We make different types of sambar like drumsticks sambar, small onion sambar, milagai killi potta sambar, pachhaparuppu sambar, arachu vitta sambar, paruppu kuzhambu, paruppu thakkali etc. But each sambar has unique taste and different from one another. Even adding different types of vegetables adds different taste to the sambar. In this post I am going to share a very healthy and unique Pottukadalai sambar, made with just roasted gram/pottukadalai and vegetables. Do try out this healthy and finger licking sambar and post your comments. Do not forget to check out other interesting and delightful Sambar Varieties here.

Here’s how to make Pottukadalai/Roasted gram sambar with step by step photos…

Cucumber & Bell pepper Salad

Hello friends,

With not much of introduction toady I am going to share a very simple, quick and super healthy cucumber & bell pepper salad.

Here’s how to make Cucumber & Bell pepper Salad...

Vegetable & Egg Hakka Noodles Recipe/ Vegetable Hakka Noodles Recipe/Vegetable Hakka Noodles with step by step photos

Noodles are our kids favorite, but for the past one year I have stopped buying the Maggi Noodles after having read that they are unhealthy and the masala has preservatives in it. But my kids love noodles, so I buy the egg noodles or plain noodles available in the market and make variations in it by adding vegetables, eggs, chicken etc. So friends do try out this delectable Vegetable and Egg Hakka noodles and have a great day.

Here’s how to make Vegetable & Egg Hakka Noodles with step by step photos…

Mysore Pak – Traditional Porous Mysore Pak -Diwali Special

Wow, I am still amazed to think that my blog has successfully completed two years in the world of blogosphere. To celebrate this second anniversary, I am sharing with you all this traditional Mysore Pak. I want to thank each and every one of you from the bottom of heart for visiting my blog, trying out recipes, letting me know and encouraging me. I thank you all for the love and support you have given since Priyas Virundhu was first launched. Please keep visiting and shower your blessings and wishes for the future years to come. Do check out other traditional Festival Sweets and Snacks here.

Here’s how to make Mysore Pak with step by step photos…

Javvarisi Payasam with Vellam/Sago Kheer with Jaggery/Sabudana Kheer

First of all I wish all my readers, friends, followers, subscribers, each and every one of you a very Happy New Year. I am really sorry for the late wishes, but I think better late than never. Since I am posting after so many days and also this is my first post for this year, I am starting by sharing with you all a very traditional and authentic Javvarisi payasam made with vellam/jaggery. Enjoy this mouth watering payasam and have a great day. Meanwhile do check out other interesting and tempting Payasam varieties here and other Festival Recipes here.

Here's how to make Javvarisi Payasam with step by step photos...