Spinach Dal / Pasalai keerai Paruppu kadaiyal / Palak dal

A spicy dal combined with greens that goes very well with steamed rice is my recipe today.This is a yummy authentic dal.Spinach is full of nutrition , a good source of iron and loaded with lots of vitamins and minerals.I try to include greens in my diet as much as possible.This recipe is very simple and easy to make.Here goes the recipe…

 

TriColourPoriyal / Moovarna poriyal

 

This ia a very usual poriyal we make at home often.This poriyal is served in marriage celebrations too.As the name implies this colourful poriyal catch the attraction of kids , and sure they finish it off. The cool thing is it can be prepared in no time.Here is the simple recipe…

Mushroom Capsicum Gravy

Mushrooms are my favourite.Whatever you cook with it tastes wonderful.And it cooks so fast and its more healthy and yummy too.This  dish is  the combination of mushrooms with exotic spices marinated to give a wonderful  aroma.The fresh cream added to this gives a rich creamy taste.And capsicum blends with the masala and makes it more delicious.Go ahead and try this and let me know your views…

Potato Fry / Uruzhai Kilangu varuval

This is a very simple potato fry but tastes delicious with any combination of rice.Whether it is Sambar rice / Rasam rice/ Curd rice / any mixed rice this is the best combo.Potato fry can be made with lots of variations but the taste never disappoints you.Potatoes are always everyones favourite, I can eat anything made from potatoes . Now to this quick recipe…

 

 

Nattu Kozhi Varuval Curry / Country Chicken Curry

This is prepared with country chicken.This chicken is the best in taste and also healthier when compared to broiler chicken.You might have tried other non-veg recipes but those which are prepared from this country chicken tastes excellent .Here in UK , I’m using Cornish hen it tastes good…but the real taste we get in India is extraordinary.

 

Crispy Rice Patties / Rice Adai

This is a crispy snacks made from leftover rice. My granny don’t waste the leftover rice and she makes these wonderful patties out of it.You can use the fresh rice too..it really deserves.Try it … you will love it for sure.

Paneer Butter Masala

This is a very popular North Indian dish made from Indian cottage cheese .I love paneer recipes very much as it blends with the gravy and tastes awesome. Piping hot naan and paneer butter masala is the one we prefer in restaurants for dinner.Once I prepared this searching in net,from that time it turned out our favourite dish at home.But I will not prepare this so often as the name implies its more rich due to butter and the gravy is thickened by using cashew paste rather than just cream. I avoid adding food colour so the gravy will not be red as you see in hotels .You cannot go wrong with this even you are preparing it  for the first time, try it for yourself and see….

 

Muttai Kulambu / Egg Gravy

This is one of my favourite curry that is fast to prepare and tastes delicious.Eggs can be prepared in a lots of ways and dishes prepared with egg tastes awesome.And eggs are too handy for me i.e ,if I have no mood to cook any side dish ,eggs are my savers.And also eggs are a good source of high protein. They are very healthy and full of nutrition.Now to the recipe….

 

Tomato Kurma / Thakkali Kurma

This is a typical south Indian brekfast sidedish,Tomato Kurma.This is an aromatic and flavourful dish .  It goes well with Crispy Dosas / Hot Idlis. Even  as a sidedish for Chapati or pulao, it  tastes great .Its very simple to make and delicious.My mom makes this dish quite often and I love it more.You too try this ,it will become your  favourite sidedish .Here  is the wonderful recipe…..

Carrot Egg Stir Fry / Carrot Muttai Poriyal

We all know that carrots are very healthy and rich in vitamins and minerals.I like to have raw fresh carrots and is so good for your eyesight.This is a simple,quick and delicious recipe that can be made in  few mins.It is a kids friendly dish too.Try this combo of carrots and eggs , my son liked it very much. And hope you too will love it…

 

Chicken Drumsticks Curry

Hi Friends ,

Wish You All Happy Ramzan .

Today I’m here with a yummy Chicken Drumsticks curry recipe.You can use other parts of chicken too.This is a very simple chicken curry prepared by my mom.It saves frying time and no need of adding water and the out coming gravy tastes super delicious . The coconut masala added to this gives a rich creamy texture.I made this curry last week and everyone enjoyed it.Now to the recipe…

Pavakkai Puli Kulambu/ Bitterguord curry

 

Pavakkai is one of my hubby's favourite vegetable preferably as puli kulambu. Besides it is loaded with lots of precious nutrients So i try to include it as much as possible.Most of them avoid this wonderful veggie because of its bitterness .There are many tricks to reduce the bitterness by soaking it in saltwater or in tamarind extract or in curd and also washing it several times in lots of water. I didd'nt soaked it but somehow the bitterness is reduced in this curry because of frying it before adding it to the gravy. It tastes really good even my little one liked it...

 

Have a try you too will love...

 

Nattu Kozhi Kulambu / Country Chicken Gravy

This ia an authentic South Indian Gramathu/village gravy.  The recipes prepared with Country chicken are excellent in taste.  Whether it is kulambu/gravy or varuval/fry it tastes heavenly.  This was our sunday lunch and it was a big hit.  This Gravy is prapared with sesame oil and it gives a wonderful flavour to this dish.  In my place I can't find it so I am using  British Country chicken / Cornish hen.  But the taste of the  real country style chicken is extraordinary.Now to the recipe...

Cauliflower Poriyal / Spicy cauliflower Fry

This is the simple fry made in no time.And  it tastes so good.Its a perfect combo for sambar rice / curd rice.I will make this frequently as i love this veggie.I hope you all love it .Try this and let me know your comments.

Potato Masala For Puri / UrulaiKizhangu Masala

Everyones favourite is potatoes. This is the magic of the potatoes. You will hardly find anyone who dislikes them.Kids love to have potatoes.My little one is not exceptional too.He likes anything made from potatoes and me too.So it a friendly root to me.And also they're high in starchy carbohydrates .But if you are trying to cut extra fat just avoid preparing with more fats such as butter and also avoid deep fries.A baked potato contains lots of vitamin in it.I usually make traditional potato masala for puri.But if I like to have something spicy I prefer this one.Really its a best combo for puri and chapati.I learnt this from my MIL.Give it a try.

Poondu Puli kulambu/Garlic In A Tangy Gravy

Garlic Tamarind Curry is a very common dish in most of  the South Indian families.My mom prepares this curry once in a week because of  its medicinal values.

If you are wondering how to lower cholesterol naturally, you may not be aware of how garlic benefits your cholesterol levels.Garlic has a variety of useful purposes. Its very helpful in gas trouble and other digestive problems.And also it is mostly known for the flavor it adds to a variety of foods. I love this tangy taste, hope you'll like it .Lets go to the preparation..

Kothavarangai Poriyal / Cluster Beans Fry

Cluster Beans/Kothavarangai is also known as gawaar in Hindi.This bean is grown in India.It looks like normal beans but thinner in size.Out of this wonderful bean we can prepare a variety of dishes .It is a rich source of protein and fiber.It has a unique taste.Kothavarangai poriyal is a popular dish  prepared in Tamilnadu.It goes well with sambar rice or curd rice.  I like this vegetable more and the coconut grating added to the dish gives a special taste.Try it you too will love...