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Moong dal sundal recipe – Navratri sundal recipes

Moong dal sundal or pasiparuppu sundal is a very easy and simple sundal recipe prepared with yellow moong dal.  It is also healthy due to protein rich moong dal used in the recipe.  Moong dal sundal can be made instantly and a perfect sundal recipe for Navratri festival.  This sundal recipe is not ony healthy

Vermicelli/Semiya kesari recipe – festival sweet recipe

Vermicelli or semiya kesari is a very quick and easy recipe prepared with vermicelli, sugar, cardamom powder, ghee and nuts.  This recipe is made during festive occasions or any other special occasions.  Today I prepared semiya kesari as an offering to Goddess Durga (today being the first day of Navratri) and sharing this recipe to

Navratri recipes 2019 – sundal recipes – vrat recipes

Navratri is a hindu festival dedicated to the worship of Goddess Durga.  The word Navaratri means ‘nine nights’.  Nava means nine and ratri means nights.  During these nine nights and ten days, nine forms of Devi are worshipped.  The tenth day is referred as Vijayadashami or Dussehra.  Navratri is an important festival and is celebrated

Rajma sundal recipe – Navaratri/navratri sundal recipes

Rajma/kidney beans sundal is a south indian dish made with kidney beans/rajma, mild spices, green chillies, curry leaves and garnished with grated coconut.  It is a easy to make and delicious snack which is offered as prasadam/neivadyam during Navrathri festival.  Rajma sundal is not only quick to prepare but also very healthy too.  Other varieties of

Paneer in white gravy recipe – how to make paneer in white gravy – side dish for rotis

Paneer in white gravy is a quick and easy paneer gravy recipe which goes very well as a side dish for  rotis, naans and chapatis.  This paneer recipe is slightly different from the normal paneer dish.  As the gravy needs to be white, no red chilli powder or tomatoes are added.  Instead onions and cashewnuts

Masala paniyaram or paddu or kuzhi paniyaram recipe – snacks recipe

Paddu or kuzhi paniyaram or masala paniyaram is a popular south indian snack recipe made with idli batter and mild spices mixed to it. They are spiced dumplings  which are crisp outside but soft from inside.  You can have this as a breakfast dish or as a light evening snack.  Kuzhi paniyaram can be prepared quickly

Tamarind rice recipe – How to make tamarind rice or puliyodharai recipe

Tamarind rice is a popular and delicious South Indian rice.  Tamarind gives that unique and tangy flavour to the rice.  It is typically eaten as a snack or is a part of South Indian festival luncheons or dinners.  Traditionally tamarind paste is prepared and stored for a week.   As and when required, this paste is

Kesar peda recipe – Festival sweet recipe

Kesar peda is a simple and easy milk based peda with just 2 ingredients – khoya and sugar and flavoured with cardamom powder and saffron strings.  It is an ideal and perfect peda recipe for any festivals like Diwali, Navarathri, holi, raksha bandhan or any other special occasions.  Kesar peda is a very delicious and

Instant bread uttapam/uthapam recipe – breakfast recipe

Bread uthapam is an instant uthapam recipe made with Indian bread.  It is a popular South Indian dish, which can be had as a breakfast or as a snack.  You can add your own choice of veggies and make a healthy uthapam.  Bread uthapam is a very tasty and delicious dish which can be prepared

Small potato fry or baby potato fry recipe – side dish for rotis

Baby potato fry is an ideal and perfect side dish for rotis and rice.  It is a simple, delicious  and most loved vegetable of almost all cuisines of the world.  Potatoes are rich in carbohydrates and dietary fibre too.  Do try this easy and quick stir fry recipe and enjoy with rotis, rice or any Indian