Author Archives: Charulata
Instant mango pickle recipe
This pickle is the instant version of mango pickle. It is also called as manga oorugai in Tamil Nadu and is very common during raw mango season. Instant mango pickle is very popular during special occasions too as it is very easy to make and no soaking of mangoes is required. This pickle goes well with curd rice, lemon rice or sambar rice.
Sabudana vada
Sabudana vada is a very popular deep fried snack from Maharashtra and is generally eaten as a light meal during fasting days. Sabudana vada is also called as sago vada as the main ingredient used is sago pearls. It is a nutritious and crunchy snack especially served during religious festivals and fasting days. Sabudana vada is an ideal evening snack and is best served with sweet curd.
Oats kheer with jaggery recipe
Oats kheer or oats payasam with jaggery is a very delicious and healthy kheer made with oats, jaggery and coconut milk and garnished with nuts. It can be prepared quickly and coconut milk added it to gives a rich taste to the kheer. This kheer is nutritious too due to iron rich jaggery used and oats which is a good source of dietary fibre.
Yam poriyal or yam vegetable recipe
Yam is known as suran in Hindi and senai kizhangu in Tamil. It is a good source of energy and high in dietary fibre. Yam vegetable or poriyal is a spicy preparation of yam, coconut and and mildly spiced with Indian spices. This vegetable preparation is more popular in Tamil Nadu and it goes well as a side dish for rice and curry.
Raw mango chutney recipe
Raw mango chutney also called as mango thogayal in Tamil Nadu is prepared with raw mango and coconut as the main ingredients. It goes well with idlis, dosas as well as rice. You can try adding garlic which also tastes excellent. Seasoning with urad dal, mustard seeds, curry leaves gives more flavour to this tangy mango chutney.
Kerala vegetable stew or ishtu
Vegetable stew or ishtu is a traditional dish of Kerala prepared as side dish for appams in Kerala. It is very healthy dish which can also be prepared quickly. The vegetables are cooked in a thick coconut milk gravy and pepper and ginger added to it enhances the flavour of the dish. Vegetable stew is a delicious dish and a great combo with appams and makes up for a wholesome breakfast.
Chocolate fudge recipe
A very quick and easy method of making chocolate fudge. It is made with just 3 ingredients, butter, plain chocolate and condensed milk. Try this simple dessert and surprise your loved ones.
Cauliflower tomato curry recipe
Cauliflower tomato curry is a very tasty and spicy Indian side dish for rotis, naans or rice. It is a very easy to make recipe where cauliflower is cooked in spicy tomato gravy and brought to a semi dry consistency. Very simple but a delicious curry. Do give a try.
Aloo or alu palak curry recipe
Aloo palak curry is a very healthy and simple curry made with spinach leaves, potatoes and mixed with spices. It is a good combination with rotis, naans or pulao. Aloo palak curry is also nutritious because of spinach leaves which is full of iron and it makes up for a light and healthy curry. Spinach gives a vibrant green color to the dish.
Arbi or colocasia cutlet recipe
Arbi or colocasia cutlet is a crispy snack made with boiled arbi, onions mixed with spices and then shallow fried. It makes up for a good evening snack with a cup of tea/coffee. Arbi cutlet is a simple and popular snack which can also be served as a starter. It is best served with green chutney or tomato ketchup.
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