Spicy Lamb trotters gravy / Aattu kaal kuzhambu recipe

Hi friends,
             Today I'm going to share a  non-veg recipe which is popular in southern Tamilnadu. Before I tell you about the recipe, I must mention that Sunday evening is the best time to buy lamb trotters/ Aattukaal . As I have found they are usually available fresh on that day. Lamb trotters are foot of a goat which have been grilled over an open fire. Usually the skin will be burnt , you will need to scrape off the black layer of the skin using a knife or a spoon. And wash them with turmeric powder.Now let's see how to prepare Aattukaal kuzhambu recipe.

How to Make Idi Upma in 5 Minutes with Leftover Idlies? : Photo Tutorial

Hey everyone!

Today I'm going to share an easy photo tutorial on how to make idli upma! This recipe can be prepared in a matter of five minutes. You can either prepare this with fresh steaming idlies or even leftovers. I assure this will be one quickest and spiciest recipe that can be easily made even by kids!

I especially dedicate this recipe to working moms and bachelors! :)

Ingredients:

• Idlies, 4
• Mustard seeds, 1/2 teaspoon
• Split black gram (Urad dal/Ulundhu), 1/2 teaspoon
• Dried red chillies, 4
• Turmeric powder, 1/4 teaspoon
• Curry leaves, 10 nos
• Oil, 5 teaspoons
• Salt, two pinches

Procedure:

Scramble the idlies into small pieces with your hands. Make sure not to mash them. They should be in small bits. No need to slice or chop. 

Heat oil in a pan. Temper the mustard seeds, ural dal and dried (small) red chillies until they splutter. Now put in the curry leaves and 1/4 teaspoon of turmeric powder. Soon after this step, put in the scramble idlies and fry for a minute until they catch the heat!

Spicy idly upma is ready to be served! You can serve it either with coconut chutney or any other chutney you prefer.

Notes :

• This makes an easy breakfast since you can prepare it in minutes! It also tastes great.

• Always make sure to use well cooked idlies that are not sour. You can use freshly cooked or refrigerated idlies for best results! If they aren't fresh, the recipe won't taste good.

• You can adjust red chillies according to your taste! If you prefer a very spicy recipe, a pinch of chilly powder can be added.

• You can garnish this recipe quickly with coriander to get a nice aroma!

• You can add boiled veggies like carrots, beans and cauli flower to this recipe to make it look more colorful and delicious. Your kids will love it that way! If not boiled, chop the veggies very thinly and fry them before adding the idlies.

Do try this at home and don't forget to share with me your comments! :) If you've any request for a recipe, feel free to let me know. I shall try it at my home and share a tutorial of the same!

Stir Fried Kovaikkai / Ivy Gourd Recipe

Hi friends, 
               Usually I stock up on veggies for the week on Sundays. So yesterday I bought all the veggies for the week including ivy gourd. Ivy gourd has the tendency to ripen quickly. So I  decided to make it into a stir fry today .And I want to share the recipe with you all.

Banana pancake / vazhaipazha dosai recipe

Hi friends,
            Eating healthy food is essential for our health.If you are in a situation to be isolated from your mom's cooking and that too without any basic knowledge about cooking, its difficult to manage. Because every time we can't depend on out side food which are not affordable also.But many wonderful recipes are there to make and enjoy by bachelors with the materials available at home itself. One among such a quick and tasty recipe that I'm going to share with you today.So say good bye to your noodles and try this recipe. Come on lets see how to make banana pancake/ vazhaipazha dosai.

Dried Fish Anchovy Gravy / Nethili Kuchi karuvadu Kuzhambu Recipe

Hi friends,
               My son loves all non vegetarian recipes. Especially he loves dried fish very much. So I used to prepare it once in ten days and cook them in different methods. .I used to store various types of dried fish . I planned to make a nethili dried fish gravy in the traditional method  today and share the recipe with all karuvadu lovers. Lets see how to prepare the gravy.

Beet Root Halwa Recipe

Hi friends,
            Beet root halwa is one of the most popular Indian dessert .It is nutritious and healthy.Excellent for children who are not fond of beetroot. Today let us see how to make beet root halwa with step by step photo.I have prepared it in an easier method.Even beginners can try this recipe confidently.

How to make Vegetable Cutlets / vegetable patties recipe

Hello friends,
                  Vegetable cutlet is a popular snack. It is a great combination of vegetables and spices.It can be eaten as it is with the tomato ketchup or kept inside the burger to make it attractive.So I make cutlet very often. I am going to tell you the step by step way of making vegetable cutlets.              

Seppankizhangu Varuval / Colocasia masala fry

Hi friends,
                    Sepankizhangu/ colocasia/arbi varuval is one of the easy and flavourful recipe which goes well with all type of variety rice.It tastes too good. I've tried this recipe yesterday not only for  its taste , also for its main health benefits like increases stamina and beneficial against obesity.It came out well. I'd like to share this recipe.Let's see how to make this delicious fry.
                   

South Indian Wedding Style Potato Poriyal Recipe

Hello everyone!

Today, I'm sharing one of my favorite, quick side dish recipes - Potato Poriyal. I usually make this every Friday morning along with sambar; since it becomes easy to boil potatoes along with the dhal. It tastes great, spicy and goes well with sambar rice!

Elephant Foot Yam Roast Recipe / Chenai Kizhangu Varuval Recipe

Hello everyone!
                     Today's recipe is Elephant Foot Yam Roast. Its a simple recipe and very easy to make this roast.Children love to eat . We may consume this edible tuber once in a week as it has so many health benefits.
Health benefits:

• Elephant Foot Yam has a cooling effect on the body,so it suits  people with hyper tension, piles and constipation.
• It is considered as low fat food . So it can be consumed with out any fear of weight gain.
• It prevents blood from clotting.
• It is rich in omega 3 fatty acids which is good for increasing the cholesterol level in the blood.
• It helps in increasing the estrogen level in women's bodies which is useful for maintaining the hormonal balance.

Plantain Stem Sambar Recipe / Vazhai Thandu Sambar recipe

Hi friends,
                   Many of us do not like plantain stem because of its astringent taste. It will become a tasty food, when you add it in the sambar. Plantain stem is very good for our health. We may consume it once in a week.Lets see the health benefits of Plantain Stem.
Health benefits of Plantain Stem:

• The Plantain Stem is full of  edible fiber which helps to remove wastage from our body smoothly.
• It is the best food for the people who suffer from obesity, urinary stones, ulcers, burning sensation, diabetes, acidity and bleeding disorders.
• It helps the kidney to function properly and thereby reduces the high cholesterol level.

Why do we loose such a precious food in our diet. Add it in your diet and get all the benefits. 

Lets see how to make Plantain Stem Sambar.

Spicy Lady's Finger Fry / Spicy Okra Fry / Vendaikkai varuval Recipe

Hello foodies,
                  Today my post is regarding how to make Lady's Finger Fry. It is full of nutrients.So I used to cook once in a week to keep my family members healthy. Many of us do not know the health benefits of Lady's Finger. Just I want to share it with you. Then you will also start consuming it frequently.
Health benefits of Lady's Finger:

• It cures constipation.
• It reduces the blood sugar and the cholesterol level.
• Lady' Finger is the best food for the people who feel very weak, exhausted and suffering from depression.
• In addition to this it cures lungs inflammation, sore throat and irritable bowel.

Eat healthy food and live long. Lets see the ingredients needed and how to prepare the Spicy Lady's Finger Fry.

Ragi Dosa Recipe / Kelvaragu Dosai Recipe

Hello foodies,
                 Ragi / Kelvaragu is the staple food of many villages in south India. This is the secret of their healthy life. They consume it in the form of kanji / porridge or ragi balls. Today I tried ragi dosa. It came out well. Because of its health benefits, I want to share with you.

Health benefits of Ragi / Kelvaragu:

• Ragi is rich in calcium. 
• Its a good source of fiber and lower the cholesterol level.
• Its the best food for diabetes, weight control and makes our body cool.

Do you like to give all these benefits to your family members? Then add Ragi / Kelvaragu in your diet  as far as possible. Let see how to make Ragi / Kelvaragu Dosa.

Snake Gourd Koottu Recipe / Pudalangai koottu Recipe.

Hi friends,
             Today I prepared Snake Gourd Koottu. Koottu is a popular side dish of south India. Its a combination of veggies with dal in a semi solid form. Here I tried the koottu with the snake Gourd. Snake Gourd is very high in water content and thus cools our body.This summer vegetable provided by the nature to beat the heat in nature.Let see how to prepare it.

Cluster Beans Stir Fry Recipe (Kothavarangai Poriyal Recipe)

Hi friends,
                          Cluster Beans Stir Fry is a simple south Indian side dish. Its very easy to cook. Cluster beans consists of protein and fiber which helps to strengthen our digestive system. Usually Cluster Beans are cooked with vegetable curries or lentil dals. My mom taught me this stir fry. To enhance the taste of the cluster beans, we may add the scrapped coconut or the fried gram powder.Lets see the ingredients needed and how to cook the Cluster Bean Stir Fry .

South Indian Spicy Fish Fry Recipe / Meen Varuval Recipe

Hi friends,
               Fish Fry is a simple non veg side dish. Its very easy to prepare.
Health benefits of eating fish:

• Fish is a good source of protein.
• They are rich in omega 3 fatty acids.
• They prevent heart diseases.
• They are rich in iron, especially small fishes eaten with bones.
• They are good for the pregnant women for fetal growth and brain development.
• Consuming fish reduces the join pain and arthritis. 

Atleast twice a week , we have to include fish in our diet to get all these benefits.Lets switch over to the recipe.

Carrot Halwa Recipe

Hi friends,
                Carrot is a crunchy orange vegetable. Moms like to feed their children because of its health benefits. Carrot is good for our eye sight. Carrot prevents cancer and it has  anti aging nutrients. Carrot gives us a healthy and glowing skin.. Why don't we use such a wonderful vegetable in our diet very often? So try to have Carrots atleast twice a week. We can make carrot juice, carrot milk shake, carrot stir fry, carrot pulao, etc.Today I tried Carrot Halwa. It came out well. Lets see how to prepare the Carrot Halwa.
               

Bread Toast

Hi friends,
                Bread toast is a simple dish which we can make quickly.Its a healthy food for the growing children. Working moms and the bachelors can prepare it for their breakfast. Children love to eat Bread Toast due to its sweet taste. Lets see how to prepare it .

Fish Curry Recipe / Meen Kulambu Recipe

Hi friends,
                 Fish Curry is a popular recipe in South India. It is always cooked with the tamarind and chilli powder.It goes well with rice, iddli or dosa. Usually Fish Curry will be tastier on the next day of the gravy prepared. So we may store it in a refrigerator and consume it in the next day also.
Health benefits of fish:
                 All of us know that fish is a protein rich food. Eating fish is a main source of omega 3 fatty acids which helps us to maintain healthy heart and brain.Decrease the depression and reduce the risk of arthritis.
                My suggestion for the non veg food lovers is to consume more fish food than chicken or mutton to get a healthy heart and a brain. Lets check out the recipe.

Sweet Flat Rice With Coconut Recipe / Sweet Aval Recipe / Sweet Poha Recipe

Hi friends,
             Sweet Flat Rice With Coconut is prepared with the combination of flat rice, sugar and coconut. Its very easy to prepare.It can be prepared when there is no time to spend for cooking or for neivedhanam for God. Its a best recipe for the bachelors. We can have it for our breakfast  or evening snack .Lets  check out how to prepare it.