Author Archives: Charulata
Peanut rice – How to make peanut rice or groundnut masala rice – rice recipes
Peanut rice is a tasty south indian rice (also called as verkadalai sadam) prepared with rice, roasted peanuts and spices. It is an ideal lunch box recipe for both kids and elders as well. Peanut rice is very easy and quick to make too. Dals like urad dal, chana dal and sesame seeds, coconut added
Urad dal murukku recipe – How to make urad dal thenkuzhal recipe – diwali recipes
Urad dal thenkuzhal or murukku is a very traditional and common snack made during Diwali festival in South Indian households, especially in Tamil Nadu and Karnataka. It is prepared with rice flour and urad dal flour. This murukku is done in bulk as it stays good for 2-3 weeks. Here in this recipe I have
Shakkarpara or shankarpali recipe – How to make shakkarpara or shakkarpare recipe – Diwali recipes
Shakkarpara or shankarpali is a popular sweet snack in Maharashtra and Gujarat. It is generally made during festivals like Ganesh Chaturthi or Diwali or any special occasions. Shakarpara or shankarpali is rich in carbohydrates, an instant source of energy. They are crispy deep fried sweet snack made with all purpose flour (maida), milk, ghee and
Oats chivda recipe – How to make roasted oats chivda recipe – healthy recipes
Oats chivda is a healthy chivda recipe made with oats, nuts and mild spices. Here the oats and the nuts are roasted instead of deep frying and very little oil is used for roasting them. It can also be had as a tea-time snack. If you are making for any festive occasions, you can add
Aloo capsicum recipe – How to make alu capsicum recipe – side dish for rotis
Aloo capsicum is a easy and tasty recipe made with potatoes and green capsicum along with the basic spices which are readily available in the kitchen. This sabzi goes well with rotis, phulkas, parathas and even as an accompaniment with dal rice. Tomatoes added to it give a tangy flavor to the dish. I have
Milk kesari recipe – How to make milk kesari (paal kesari) recipe – Indian sweet dishes
Milk kesari is one of the popular south indian sweet dish, which is prepared during festivals and other special occasions. It is also called as paal kesari (paal means mik in tamil) in Tamil Nadu. Traditionally kesari is made with semolina, water, sugar and nuts. In this recipe, instead of water, milk is used to
Sprouted green moong sundal recipe – How to make sprouted green moong sundal recipe – sundal recipes
Sprouted green moong sundal is a healthy and quick sundal recipe and an ideal Navratri snack. You can steam the sprouts earlier and then give the seasoning. If you like a crunchy sundal, you can cook for a lesser time and if you prefer a soft sundal, cook the moong for a little longer time.
Methi chole recipe – How to make methi chole or methi chana recipe – North Indian recipes
Methi chole is a delicious gravy recipe made with fenugreek leaves and white chickpeas, which goes well with rotis, naans, puris and rice. Methi leaves gives a pleasant taste and aroma to the dish. Methi chole is a nutritious dish as it is not only rich in iron which comes from methi leaves, but also
Avarekalu sagu recipe – How to make avarekalu curry recipe – Karnataka recipes
Avarekalu curry or sagu is delicious side dish for rotis and rice. It also goes well with puris and dosas. Avarekalu sagu is prepared with avarekalu also called as butter beans or hyacinth beans. Avarekalu is a kannada term for butter beans. It is called as mochai in Tamil and vaal or pavta in Marathi.
Peanut or groundnut chutney recipe – How to make peanut chutney recipe – chutney recipes
Peanut chutney is a healthy chutney made with peanuts or groundnuts. Coriander leaves added to this chutney gives a fresh look and gives a good flavor to the chutney. This chutney goes well with idlis, dosas or uthapams. When refrigerated, it stays good for 4-5 days. This is also a protein rich chutney and made
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