Brinjal/Vankaya Curry ~ Chandra

This is a very tasty vankaya kura  which i adopted from my friend chandra .The powder we are using for this receipe here u can make it and store in the airtight container for 2months so if u already have this powder in your pantry it will take 15mins to make this curry but the taste is oh my god...Here  comes the receipe.....

INGRDIENTS:

1.Baby/Purple brinjal-10(slit inbetween without cutting into half)
2.Tamarind extract- 5tbs
3.Oil-8tbs

GRIND:
Fry all this ingredeints in a spoon of oil and grind it without adding water
Mustard seeds-1/2tbs
Peanuts-2tbs
Sesame seed-2tbs
Red chilli-7
Corriander seeds-2tbs
Whole Pepper-1/2tbs
Cumin-1/2tbs
Fenugreek-1/4tbs
Urad dhal-1tbs
Chana dhal-1tbs
Salt-as needed

UTENSIL:
Nonstick bottomed pan

METHOD OF PREPARATION:

• In a pan add little more oil,add brinjal saute it untill it is soft
• Then add the grinded powder mix it well for few mins
• Finally add tamarind extract cook it untill oil comes up and garnish with corriander leaves

GOES WELL WITH:

    Plain rice and Veg biryani

Vegetable Biryani

Biryani was introduced in Indian via Mughal cuisine.Vegetable Biryani is an Indian rice dish bursting with flavor, delicious spiced vegetables and rice .Its not very easy to cook biryani, as firstly it do requires a lot of  attention and takes time to cook, but the final result is simply awesome and lip smacking.It is definitely a satisfying meal all by itself.Biryani is a flavored rice made with all vegetables and all the spices .It is not easy to make good biryani quicker  because it takes some time to cook but the final  result is delicious here i am with the receipe .... 

INGREDIENTS U NEED:

1.Vegetables-2cup(chopped)
(preferably beans.carrot,potato,peas,double beans,cauliflower)
2.Onion-2(thinly sliced)
3.Tomato-1(chopped)
4.Green chilli-6(thinly sliced)
5.Rice-2cup
6.Corriander leaves-to garnish
7.Salt-as needed
8.Seasoning-Mustard,Cumin,Cinnamon,Cloves
9.Mint leaves-1/2cup
10.Turmeric powder-1/4tbs
11.Gingergarlic-2tbs
12.Oil

GRIND:
Ginger-2inch
Garlic-6

UTENSIL:
Big bottomed pan

METHOD OF PREPARATION:

• Heat oil in a deep bottomed pan,all the seasoning,add ginger garlic paste and saute it,then add onion,curry leaves and green chilli saute it untill translucent
• Add chopped vegetables and let it cook for 5mins in a medium flame.
• Then tomato,mint leaves and saute it for few mins,let it cook untill vegetables are tender.
• Then add water,the ratio is (1:2)1cup of rice and 2cup of water , salt and turmeric powder,cover and cook it on the low flame untill it starts boiling .
• Finally add rice and let it cook in the slow flame untill cooked and garnish with corriander leaves.

GOES WELL WITH:

   Chicken fry and Raita

Spicy/Kara Dosa ~ Sarasu Aunty

This is one of the dosa which I often make at home for breakfast which is spicy and crispy too.This is one of the easy dosas and nice variation from normal dosas which is my favorite dosa whenever i go to my aunts house i will ask them to make this dosa for me because i learnt it from them who is a very good cook .U really don't need any sidedish like chutney or sambar just eat simple dosa. Read this recipe and give a try and let me know how it comes ...

INGREDIENTS U NEED:
1.Parboiled rice/Puzhungal arisi-2cup
2.Raw rice/Pacharisi-2cup
3.Moong dhal-1/4cup
4.Toor dhal -1/4cup
5.Chana dhal-1/4cup
6.Urad dhal-1/4cup
7.Ginger-2inch
8.Garlic-4
9.Red chilli-8
10.Asofoetida-pinch
11.Salt-as needed
12.Oil

UTENSIL:
Dosa pan

METHOD OF PREPARATION:

• Soak the rice and all the dhal for couple of hours
• Grind the soaked rice and dhal with ginger,garlic,asofoetia,red chilli and salt the batter should be thick
• Then  pour little thicker in the  dosa maker add little more oil let it cook each side for 5mins in the medium flame
• If u want u can add chopped onion  and green chilli on top of dosa which is optional

GOES WELL WITH:
    Tomato chutney

Plantain fry

Plantain is nothing but raw banana which is my favorite vegetable.People make so many items with this plantain like curry,bajji,kuzhambu etc.I make this poriyal during all the festival  which  is very tasty and easy to make which i learnt it from my cousin sister here is the receipe.....

INGREDIENTS U NEED:
1.Plantain/Vazhakai-2(cut into thick slices)
2.Onion-1(chopped )
3.Tomato-1(chopped)
4.Salt-as needed
5.Chilli powder-1tbs
6.Corriander powder-1/2tbs
7.Turmeric powder-pinch
8.Oil-3tbs
9.Seasoning-(cinnamon 1,cloves 2)

UTENSIL:
Nonstick pan

METHOD OF PREPARATION:

• In a pan add oil, seasoning,onion saute it untill brown
• Add tomato,chilli powder,corriander powder,turmeric powder,salt and fry it nicely
• Finally add plantain fry it frequently untill water evaporated and cook it till light brown

GOES WELL WITH:
    Sambar rice ,Yogurt rice and Rasam rice

Colacasia/Seppankizhangu Poriyal ~ MIL Version

Colocasia is an indian vegetable also known as Taro Root and Arbi. This fry is a South Indian homecooked favourite among kids and elders also. ..This is another sidedish my MIL makes it but personally i don't like this vegetable  because of its stickyness but my kids and husband loves it So here it is yummy Sepankazhangu ....

INGREDIENTS U NEED:
1.Seppankizhangu/colocasia-10(boiled and peel the skin)
2.Onion-1(chopped finely)
3.Tomato-1/2(chopped finely)
4.Seasoning-1tbs(mustard,cinnamon,cloves)
5.Chilli powder-2tbs
6.Corriander powder-1tbs
7.Salt-as needed
8.Turmeric powder-pinch
9.Oil-3tbs

UTENSIL:
Nonstick pan

METHOD OF PREPARATION:

• Heat oil in a pan,add seasoning,onion.saute it for few mins
• Add tomato,seppankizhangu and salt fry it for few mins.
• Then add chilli powder,corriander powder,turmeric powder and salt fry it untill crisp and brown

GOES WELL WITH:
    Rasam rice

Plain and Simple Sambar with Moong dhal

Sambar is made with  lentils which is high in proteins and it  is very easy and simple to make and tastes so yummy and delicious, if u want u can add any vegetables which goes so good with plain hot rice with ghee on top.This sambar receipe is one of the most loved dishes of mine and my kids.It accompanies most of every meal.

INGREDIENTS U NEED:
1.Toor dhal or Moong dhal-1cup
2.Onion-2(chopped finely legthwise)
3.Green chilli-4(slit into two)
4.Seasoning-1tbs(mustard,cumin)curry leaves
5.Turmeric powder-pinch
6.Salt-as needed
7.Oil-3tbs
8.Corriander leaves- to garnish

UTENSIL:
Pressure cooker
Deep bottomed pan

METHOD OF PREPARATION:

• Pressure cook the dhal with enough water for 3whistle and let it cool down for 15-20mins
• Then mash it using a potato masher till smooth
• Heat oil in a pan add seasoning let it splutter then add onions,green chilli saute it for few mins 
• Then add boiled toor dhal and let it cook for 10mins and then garnish with corriander leaves 

 GOES WELL WITH:
   Plain rice and idly

Villagestyle Simple Potato Fry

This is another kind of potato fry i always make it  which is very easy and  tastes really good with rasam rice here goes the recipe....

INGREDIENTS U NEED:
1.Potato-3(sliced thinly)
2.Pepper powder-1tbs
3.Salt-as needed
4.Oil-4tbs

UTENSIL:
Frying pan

METHOD OF PREPARATION:

• Heat oil in a pan,add sliced potato fry it for few mins.
• Then add salt and pepper powder and fry it in the medium flame slowly untill light brown and serve hot.

GOES WELL WITH:
    Rasam rice

Moms Fish Fry

Fish can be cooked and flavored in many ways like curry,puttu,fry etc.This is my favorite food which is very good for our health and this is how my mom makes it .We eat fish atleast 3 to 4 times a week.I don't like the fish in the curry but i like it when its fried and i like any kind of food which is fried i know which is unhealthy but once in a while is ok to eat .Anyways here goes the simple receipe....  

INGREDIENTS U NEED:
1.Fish(preferably cat fish)-10pieces
2.Chilli powder-2tbs
3.Pepper powder-2tbs
4.Salt-as needed
5.Turmeric powder-pinch
6.Ginger-1inch
7.Garlic-4cloves
8.Oil-8tbs to shallow fry

UTENSIL:
Flat pan

METHOD OF PREPARATION:

• Clean the fish and cut into pieces for frying
• In a bowl combine all the ingredients from 1 to 7 mix it well with little water  like a paste.
• Apply this paste in the fish one by one nicely and marinate it for couple of hours.
• Heat oil in a pan , put the fish and shallow fry or deep fry each side for 5-8mins or untill crispy and remove onto absorbent paper to remove excess oil.

GOES WELL WITH:
    Sambar rice and Rasam rice

Beans with Egg Fry

This egg fry with beans is a very simple  poriyal recipe for you from my moms kitchen.This is my favorite side dish which i make it so often.U can make this egg fry with vegetables like carrot,cabbage,pepper and avarakai .Here goes the receipe.....

INGREDIENTS U NEED:
1.Beans-2cup(chopped finely)
2.Egg-3
3.Salt-as per taste
4.Oil-3tbs
5.Pepper powder-1tbs

UTENSIL:
Bottomed pan

METHOD OF PREPARATION:

• Heat oil in the pan,add chopped beans saute it untill the vegetable is cooked all the water is evaporated for 10-15mins
• Now add salt,pepper powder and fry it for few mins
• Finally crack the eggs fry it untill cooked and dry

GOES WELL WITH:
     Rasam rice

Onion Pakoda ~ Manju

Pakoda is a famous indian snack which is also called fritters all over india and is very simple to make.I love this pakoda very much which i learned it from my cousin sister who is very good cook.This is very crispy and yummy and delicious.It  tastes heavenly with a cup of tea . Definetely try this out.....

INGREDIENTS U NEED:
1.Rice flour-2cup
2.Peanuts-1/4cup(make fine powder)
3.Onions-3(chopped finely lengthwise)
4.Green chilli-5(chopped finely lengthwise)
5.Curry leaves-1string(to garnish)
6.Salt-as needed
7.Soda-pinch
8.Corriander leaves-1/2bunch(chopped finely)
9.Oil-for deep fry

UTENSIL
Deep bottomed frying pan

METHOD OF PREPARATION:

• Combine all the ingredints from 1 to 8 by adding couple of spoons of hot oil and  add minimum water possible it should not be too thick or thin
• Take small amount of dough into your fingers and drop that into the heated oil like scattering with your fingers 
• Deep fry both sides of the pakodas till they turn to golden brown and crispy and remove from the oil and keep in a paper towel..
• Fry the curry leaves in the oil to garnish it. 

GOES WELL WITH:
   Sambar rice

Bajji ~ MIL version

Bajji is a very good evening snack during the winter time with a cup of coffee .Bajji is  nothing but vegetables dipped in besan flour mix and deep fried in a hot oil. I love any kind of bajji but my favorite is plantain  and onion bajji.Make bajji with any vegetables u want but it tastes really good with plantain,chilli ,brinjal and onion.This raw banana bajji with some kind of sauce also tastes yummy so here i am making bajji with pavakai .....

INGREDIENTS U NEED:

1.Bitterguard-2(Sliced)
(Preferably Vegetable like Plantain, Potato,Brinjal,Beerakai,Onion,Cauliflower,Green pepper,Pavakai etc)2.Besan flour-1cup
3.Rice flour-1tbs
4.Cookingsoda-pinch
5.Salt-as needed
6.Oil-to deep fry
7.Saunf-1tbs
8.Ginger-1inch
9.Garlic-2cloves
10.Red chilli-4
11.Curry leaves-1string

GRIND:
Saunf
Ginger
Garlic
Red chilli
Curry leaves

UTENSIL:
Deep bottomed frying pan

METHOD OF PREPARATION:

• Combine besan flour,rice flour,salt,grinded masala and adding little water in a bowl mix it all together without any lumps the batter as to be like dosa consistency or thick.
• Take thinly sliced vegetable and dip into the batter and deep fry in the oil untill golden brown.

GOES WELL WITH:
  Tomato rice and Curd rice

Urad Dhal Chutney ~ TV

Urad dhal chutney is very tasty and healthy chutney perfect for idlis and dosa .This is another kind of making this chutney which i learnt it from tv and i made little changes.Its  easy to make here is the receipe......

INGREDIENTS U NEED:

1.Urad dhal-1cup(fry without oil untill brown)
2.Red chilli-3nos
3.Pepper-2tbs(fry without oil untill nice aroma)
4.Salt-as needed
5.Garlic-2cloves
6.Tamarind-2inch
7.Sesoning-1tbs(mustard,cumin,curry leaves)(optional)
8.Oil-2tbs

METHOD OF PREPARATION:

• Grind all the ingredients from 1-6 together coarsly
• Then for tampering heat oil in a  pan ,add seasoning once it start spluttering  pour this into the grinded chutney and mix it well.

GOES WELL WITH:
    Dosa and idly

Sesame Seeds Pachadi

Sesame seeds is high in calcium and it is healthy.I learned this dish from my MIL.Chutney is equally tasty without tamarind too but  i am adding a little tamarind to the this recipe which gives little sourness to the chutney .It goes very well as a side for dosa or idli and roti but i love it mixed into warm rice with little ghee or oil.So try this out.....

INGREDIENTS U NEED:
1.Sesame seeds/Ellu-1cup

2.Green chilli-3
3.Tamarind-a small gooseberry size
4.Salt-as per taste
5.Garlic-3cloves
6.Curry leaves-1string
7.Oil-2tbs
8.Seasoning-1tbs(mustard,cumin)

UTENSIL:
Frying pan

METHOD OF PREPARATION:

• Clean the sesame seeds and fry it in a dry kadai till it pops up remove it and cool it .
• Mix green chilli,tamarind,garlic,curry leaves and fried sesame seeds and salt together and grind to a fine paste.
• Season it with mustard and cumin and mix it well  

NOTE:
Store this chutney in the airtight container for couple of weeks to use it .

GOES WELL WITH:

    Dosa and Plain rice

Vada Kuzhambu

This is a typical Tamilnadu dish. This is one of the favorite dishes of mine which i learned it from my MIL. The dish looks very rich and might seem difficult at first sight. But it is very simple and easy one and you can make within half an hour if  vadas are already  made .Vadai kuzhambu is made with fresh masala vada or leftover vadas made with chana dhal ,onion and spices.I am making with leftover vadas in this receipe. Here goes the receipe....

INGREDIENTS:

1.Vadai/Pakoda-10
2.Onions-1(chopped)
3.Tomato-1(chopped)
4.Salt-as needed
5Chilli powder-1tbs
6.Corriander powder-1/2tbs
7.Turmeric powder-pinch
8.Oil
9.Seasoning-1tbs(Mustard,Urad dhal)

GRIND 1:
Ginger-1inch
Garlic-4cloves
Saunf-1/2tbs
Cinnamon-1inch
Cloves-3
Grind with little water

GRIND 2:
Coconut-1/2cup
Khus khus-1/4tbs
Tamarind- Very little
Grind with little water

UTENSIL:
Deep bottomed pan

METHOD OF PREPARATION:

• Heat oil in a pan,add seasoning,onions saute it untill brown.
• Add tomato,salt,chilli powder,corriander powder and ginded masala no.1 let it cook  for 5mins untill the raw smell goes away.
• Then Add grinded masala no.2 with little water and allow it cook for for 5mins or untill it becomes thick.
• Finally add vadai and switch off the flame immediately and finally garnish with corriander leaves

NOTE:
The vada should not get diluted in the kuzhambu and so you should put the vadas five minutes before you are going to remove the pan from stove and serve.

GOES WELL WITH:
   Dosa and plain rice

Villaku Mavu/Maa Villaku

Villaku mavu is made with main ingredients like rice flour,kalai and jaggery.We have a practice of making this villaku for our favorite god on auspicious days like Aadi velli,Aadi kiruthigai and Purattasi sani etc.During the puratassi masam on saturday we  light up the villaku in our home.We all chant venkatesa suprabharatham and like govinda govinda.So here is how my MIL makes it...

INGREDIENTS U NEED:
1.Kalai -2cup(Make smooth powder)
2.Rice flour-1/2cup
3.Jaggery-1/2cup(powdered)
4.Milk-5tbs
5.Wick-2inch length

UTENSIL:
Large Bowl

METHOD OF PREPARATION:

• In a bowl mix all the ingredients from 1 to 4  well untill thick consistency
• Just before lighting transfer it into the vessel and make the dough a round ball or square shape and keep inside the vessel.
• Press the centre of the dough with your thumb. Inside that hole pour half spoon ghee and light the lamp keeping the wick or thread in the middle, Press one end of the thread inside the dough nicely so that the thread stands erect. 
• Now light the lamp.

Panchamritham

Panchamritham is a very famous Prashadham in all the Indian Temples.It is simply delicious and we offer this as  Naivedhyam.I make this Prashadham especially during the Puratasi Masam festival for Balaji which comes around the month of  November.You can also make this when u have leftover fruits and it has a lot of nutrition in it.Here comes  the receipe..

INGREDIENTS U NEED:

1.Jaggery-1cup(powdered)
2.Milk-1cup(boiled)
3.Ghee-3tbs
4.Honey-2tbs
5.Fruits-2cup(banana is must,guave,grapes,apple or any fruits)
6.Kalai-2tbs(make smooth powder)
7.Rice flour-1tbs

GRIND:
Rice flour
Kalai powder

UTENSIL:
Big bowl

METHOD OF PREPARATION:

• First wash the fruits well and chop into pieces 
• Now in a bowl add all the fruits mash it using coarsly by using  hands or folks.
• Then add  powdered jaggery,milk,grinded powder,honey and ghee and combine altogether well
• Its ready to serve or offer now.

Moms Channa curry

This curry is simple and delicious and my mom make it all the time.I am very happy to share her recipe with you all. This is my daughters favorite dish she loves this curry with dosa,chapathi  and puri.This can be served along with Indian Bread or roti or with White rice. Its very easy to prepare just takes 30mins to prepare.I hope u all like this receipe enjoy...

INGREDIENTS U NEED:
1.Chana-2cup(soaked in water overnight and cook it and drain the water)
2.Onion-1medium(Chopped)
3.Tomato-1medium(Chopped)
4.Garlic-4cloves
5.Chilli powder-1tbs
6.Turmeric powder-1tbs
7.Corriander powder-pinch
8.Tamarind-little
9.Salt-as per taste
10.Oil
11.Seasoning-Mustard,Urad dhal,Curry leaves

GRIND:
Garlic
Tomato
Onion
Tamarind
Grind with little water

UTENSIL:
Deep bottomed pan

METHOD OF PREPARATION:

• Heat oil in a pan, add seasoning one by one let it splutter, add grinded paste fryit untill slight brown and nice aroma.
• Now add chilli powder,.corriander powder,turmeric powder,salt and leave it for few mins.
• Then add boiled chana with little water and cook it for 5-10mins or untill cooked and finally garnish with corriander leaves.

 GOES WELL WITH:
      Chapathi and Puri

Moms Tomato Kara Chutney

Tomato chutney can be made with different herbs and spices to give flavors to the dish but this is a very simple and easy and tasty receipe to make.This is my favorite receipe which i love when my mom makes it.I love this chutney with dosa.Here goes the receipe 

INGREDIENTS U NEED:
1.Tomato-2(roughly chopped)
2.Onion-1(roughly chopped)
3.Red chilli-4
4.Tamarind-3inch
5.Garlic-2nos
6.Salt-as per taste
7.Turmeric powder-pinch
8.Oil

GRIND:
Onion
Tomato
Red chilli
Tamarind
Garlic

METHOD OF PREPARATION:

• Heat oil in a pan,add mustard ,urad dhal,curry leaves let it splutter
• Then add grinded paste,turmeric powder,salt and fry it for 15-30mins untill the light brown and thick.
• Finally garnish with corriander leaves  

GOES WELL WITH:
     Idly and Dosa

Fruity Yogurt

This fruity yogurt is healthy snack and a very good diet food for people who are in real diet  very simple to make with less ingredients doesn't take much time to make try it out....

INGREDIENTS  U NEED:
1.Mango-1(chopped)
2.Orange-1(chopped)
3.Skimmed yogurt-1cup
4.Sugar-1cup
5.Vanilla essence-1drop

UTENSIL:
Big bowl

METHOD OF PREPARATION:

• Combine all together and leave it in the refrigerator for couple of hours and serve it cold.

Mint Chutney Without Coconut

Mint chutney is one of my all time favorite since childhood.All chutnies are delicious indian condiment.I prepare this chutney regularly because of its health benefits like high in iron and helps for digestion.They are very popular all over India and are quite simple to make.It is a great choice for dosa,idli and and rice but especially  i love this chutney as a sidedish for biryani.Here is how I make it ...

INGREDIENTS U NEED:

1.Green chilli-4
2.Mint leaves/Pudhina-1bunch(remove the leaves and wash it )
3.Tamarind extract-1/2cup
4.Garlic-3
5.Oil-as needed
6.Salt-as needed
7.Seasoning-Mustard,Curryleaves

METHOD OF PREPARATION:

• Heat oil in a pan ,add green chilli fry it and then add mint leaves fry it until the leaves shrink and let it cool .
• Then grind the fried mint leaves with tamarind extract,garlic and salt until coarsly with little water.
• Do the tempering with mustard seeds and curry leaves and mix well and serve.

GOES WELL WITH:
   Plain rice, dosa  and idly