Paruppu Thogayal Recipe-Thuvaiyal Recipes

This is a very simple recipe which goes well with rice and jeera rasam. It is so easy to make and is also good for health. This is an authentic Tamil brahmin recipe. Whenever I prepare this, I make jeera rasam and vegetable curry or just any vegetable kootu to go along with it. Today let us learn how to prepare paruppu thogayal following this easy recipe.




How to make Paruppu Thogayal /

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Pasi Paruppu Laddu-Nei Urundai-Moong Dal (Payatham Paruppu) Ladoo-Healthy Diwali Snacks Recipes

Today I am going to share with you a very easy laddu recipe prepared with moong dal. It is very healthy, easy to make and needs just 3 ingredients. I have not used refined sugar but have used nattu sakkarai (natural unrefined cane sugar),so it makes a perfect and healthy snack for both kids and adults. Today we will learn how to make Nei Urundai or payantham paruppu laddu following this very

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Rajma Sundal Recipe-Kidney Beans Sundal-Sundal Recipes

Navaratri,2013 starts on the 5th of October and will continue for 9 days until Sunday, the 13th of October. I have already posted  9 sundal recipes for Navratri, here is another easy sundal recipe prepared with kidney beans. Today we will learn how to prepare rajma sundal following this easy recipe.




Rajma (Kidney beans) Sundal

Prep time -under 5 mins
Cook time -under 20 mins
Serves - 2

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Ragi Murukku-Finger Millet Murukku Recipe-Chakli-Easy Diwali Snacks

Every year I post few snacks and sweet recipes for Diwali. This year, I have started with Ragi murukku. This is yet another delicious addition to my collection of South Indian Murukku Recipes. Though the color is a bit unappealing, ragi murukku is very crispy and tastes delicious. Today we will learn how to make Finger millet (kezvaragu in Tamil- ragi in Kannada-madua in Hindi) murukku

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Kesar Kaju Katli Recipe-Kesar Kaju Burfi-Easy Diwali Sweet Recipes

Kaju Katli is a very popular Indian sweet which I have posted long time back. Kesar Kaju katli is one that includes saffron and is more exotic and rich. This expensive sweet can be easily made at home. Today we will learn how to prepare Kesar Kaju Katli recipe following our easy recipe with step by step pictures.








How to make Kaju Katli-Cashewnut Burfi with saffron




 Prep Time : 10

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Oats Khichdi Recipe-Lunch Recipes with Oats

Oats Khichdi is very nutritious, healthy, delicious and easy to prepare. Oats is great for weight loss as it is rich in fiber,  keeps you full and satisfied longer.  Oatmeal is also said to lower the risk of certain types of cancer.  Khichdi is my comfort food and I make khichdi with most of the grains. Today we will learn how to make Oats Khichdi following this easy recipe with step wise

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Palada Pradhaman Payasam-Kerala Ada Pradhaman-Onam Special Recipes

Ada Pradhaman is traditionally prepared with coconut milk and jaggery. Palada pradhaman is prepared with rice flakes, milk and sugar. Rice ada or rice flakes is used for preparing both the payasams. As Onam is round the corner (16th, Sept 2013), I wanted to share this easy Palada Pradhaman payasam recipe.Today we will learn how to make Palada Payasam following this easy recipe.



How to make

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Millet Pulao-Varagu Arisi Vegetable Rice Recipe-Millet Recipes

Millet Vegetable Pulao is a delicious one pot meal, which is easy to prepare and also nutritious. I have used Kodo millet (varagu in Tamil) for making this pulao. You can substitute it with barnyard millet or little millet. Today we will learn how to make Millet Veg Pulao following this easy recipe with step wise pictures. 



Kodo Millet (varagu) pulao-brinjal raita-salad-potato curry

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Ragi Kali Recipe-Kezhvaragu Kali-Keppai Kali

Keppai Kali/Ragi Kali is a nutritious meal and very popular among the rural folks of Tamil Nadu. In Karnataka, it is known as ragi mudde. Ragi mudde is made without using rice, which I will share it separately. I love traditional healthy recipes and this is one of my favorite ragi dish. Today we will learn how to make Tamil style ragi kali following this easy recipe with step wise pictures.

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Tomato Rice

Whenever I feel lazy to cook, my choice is usually Tomato rice. It is very simply to cook and tastes delicious.My children love this tomato rice a lot. Today we will learn how to make tomato rice following this easy recipe.








Tomato Rice-Easy Tomato Rice




 Prep Time : 10 mins

 Cook Time : 30 mins 
 Serves: 2
 Recipe Category: Rice Recipes-Lunch/Dinner
 Recipe Cuisine: South Indian

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Hotel Sambar-Hotel Idli-Dosa Sambar Recipe-Restaurant Style Tiffin Sambar

 I have posted many sambar recipes for both tiffin and rice, this idli sambar is another addition to it. This delicious hotel sambar goes well with idli, dosas and pongal. It is also easy to make and tastes awesome. Today we will learn how to make hotel style tiffin sambar following this easy recipe with step wise pictures.








Hotel Sambar-Restaurant Style Tiffin Sambar




 Prep Time : 10

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Brinjal Rasavangi-Kathirikai (eggplant) Rasavangi Recipe

This is a very traditional and authentic Tamil Brahmin recipe prepared with brinjals. I love traditional recipes very much and very particular that these recipes should be treasured. Today we will learn how to prepare Brinjal Rasavangi following our easy recipe with step by step pictures.







Kathirikai Rasavangi-Brinjal Rasavangi




 Prep Time : 15 mins

 Cook Time : 20 mins 
 Serves: 2-3

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Aval Cutlet-Poha Tikki Recipe-Easy Poha Recipes

Poha Cutlets (Flattened rice cutlet) are easy to make and very delicious. It can be made with ingredients easily available at home. I love making cutlets as a tea time snack or as a side dish for variety rice as it is much healthier than deep fried snacks. These delicious aval/poha cutlets can be served as a tea time snack or as an after schools snack for kids.You can even pack in their snack

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Bulgur with Peas and Mint-Easy Vegetarian Indian Bulgur Recipes

Whole grains are good source of fiber and other important nutrients. I love to include different types of grains in my diet like millets, buckwheat, rice, wheat, quinao, sorghum, oats, amaranth etc. Today we are going to make a very simple and quick dish with bulgur. You need just 15-20 minutes of your time to make this filling and nutritious lunch. Bulgur is often confused with cracked wheat,

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Oats Pongal-Oats Breakfast Recipes (Indian)

Oats is gaining popularity mainly because of its health benefits and also they are convenient and easy to cook. It is said that fiber and other nutrients found in oats may help lower cholesterol, reduce high blood pressure and also reduces the risk of certain type of cancers. It contains a good source of protein, vitamins, minerals,iron, complex carbohydrates and antioxidants. I have posted

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