Author Archives: Charulata

Tamarind poha or Gojjavalakki or puli aval recipe – How to make tamarind poha recipe – Karnataka recipes

Tamarind poha is a tasty and simple snack or breakfast dish made with flattened rice (poha) and tamarind and mixed with spices.  This recipe comes in handy, when you do not have idli dosa batter or want to try a variety dish with poha.  Tamarind poha is also a healthy dish, as flattened rice is

Fried or roasted gram dal chutney recipe or pottukadalai chutney recipe – chutney recipes

Fried gram chutney or roasted dal chutney is a quick and easy chutney made with fried gram and coconut as the main ingredients.  You can prepare this chutney in less than 15 minutes if you have grated coconut ready with you.  You can use dessicated chutney instead of  grated chutney for this recipe.  Here the

Cucumber lemonade recipe – How to make cucumber lemon detox drink recipe – summer recipes

Cucumber lemonade is a very healthy and refreshing drink made from cucumber and lemon and flavoured with mint leaves.  Cucumbers have lot of water content and rich in Vitamin A and C, potassium and Vitamin K.  Lemons are also a good source of citric acid, potassium, calcium, phosphorous & magnesium. It helps in cleansing the system

Rose lassi recipe – How to make rose lassi recipe – lassi recipes

Rose lassi is a cooling beverage made with yoghurt/curd and flavoured with rose syrup.  Lassis are very popular in North India especially during summers.  Rose syrup and curd are both cooling and hence makes up for an ideal drink during heat.  Rose syrup gives a natural pink colour to the drink and kids specially love to have this.  Do

Soya chunks cutlet recipe – How to make soya chunks patties/cutlets/meal maker cutlet recipe – easy evening snacks

Soya chunks is a healthy and tasty snack or starter which has soya chunks and potatoes as the main ingredients.  They are not only nutritious but also a delicious snack which can be had at any time of the day. Soya chunks or nuggets are full of proteins and rich in vitamins, minerals and other nutrients proven

Idli chilli recipe – How to make idli chilli recipe – Indian snacks recipes | easy idli recipes

Idli chilli is a very delicious snack made with leftover idlis.  You can also use fresh regular idlis or mini idlis for this recipe.  Idli chilli is also a easy snack which can be prepared in less than half an hour.  You can have it as a breakfast dish or as an evening snack or as an

Dahi bhindi recipe – How to make dahi bhindi recipe- Indian curries

Dahi bhindi is a delicious curry cooked with yoghurt and gram flour as the main ingredients and mild spices added to it.  It is also a quick recipe but absolutely healthy and tasty.  Dahi bhindi is best served with  rice and rotis.  Ladies finger is very low in calories and also rich in vitamins and

Idli varieties – Collection of 12 idli recipes – South Indian breakfast recipes

Idli is a traditional and a very popular breakfast in South Indian households. It is a savoury and steamed dish and made by steaming a batter consisting of  de-husked fermented black lentils (urad dal) and rice. The fermentation process breaks down the starches so that they are more readily metabolized by the body.  There are many varieties of

Milkybar milkshake recipe – How to make milkybar milkshake recipe – kids recipes

Milkybar milkshake is a rich and creamy milkshake made with milky bar pieces.  It is best enjoyed as a cool dessert on a summer day.  It is a popular milkshake which is enjoyed by all the age groups.  You can add either vanilla ice-cream or chocolate ice-cream as a topping.  But adding ice-cream is optional. 

Collection of sandwich recipes – Indian sandwich recipes

A sandwich is a food consisting of vegetables or sliced cheese  between slices of bread or any dish wherein two pieces of bread serve as a wrapper.  Sandwiches are widely popular in Indian households and is served warm or cold as desired.  They are best served with coriander chutney, mint chutney or tomato ketchup along with a