Vermicelli kheer or Semiya Payasam Recipe

Vermicelli kheer or semiya payasam (pudding) is a classic Indian dessert prepared with roasted vermicelli , milk and nuts. Normally I prepare sweet dishes only on special occasions or when I have guests or friends at home. The other day I had invited some of my daughter's friends home, so I had prepared this Vermicelli kheer for them and served it chilled. Needless to say, they enjoyed it very

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Watermelon Juice

Just now came back from my mom's house after a week. Spent my time reading, eating, sleeping, shopping and watching movies. Enjoyed the pampering by my mother so much. I feel refreshed and I am back to routine now. I must tell you that I really missed you all very much.

Today's recipe is a simple watermelon juice. Watermelon is available in plenty in the markets now. It is packed with

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Kosambari/Indian Salad

This is a typical Indian salad which is very simple to prepare and also a very healthy dish. This salad can be served with rice or can be taken as such. It is low in fat, so can be taken by those who want to reduce weight. Children love this very much. Since my children like the crunchy taste of capsicums very much, I have added it. In traditional recipe capsicum is not added. Today we will

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Jeera Rasam Recipe

Rasam is a South Indian soup. It is prepared with tamarind juice or tomato, pepper and other spices. A typical South Indian meal will never be complete without rasam. Rasam can be taken as a soup or as an accompaniment for rice. It is very simple to prepare rasam and it comes under comfort food. This is very common in my house and I love it with hot steamed rice and any curry. Today let us

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Spinach with Garlic and Lentils

Spinach Dal - Dal Palak - Spinach with Garlic and LentilsThe health benefits of spinach are numerous and its ability to help prevent disease is well known. It has antioxidants which helps fight cancer. Spinach is considered a super food. Spinach and many other dark leafy greens are loaded with calcium, folic acid, iron, Vitamin K, A and C. So try to include greens in your diet regularly and pave

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Potato Curry Recipe

The most simplest, easiest curry which does not need much ingredients and can be prepared in a jiffy. There can hardly be anyone who does not love potatoes. This curry goes well with all Indian breads - roti, chappati and poori. It can be used as a stuffing for sandwich toast and also goes well with rice. I have given two methods of preparing this dry version of potato curry, both of which

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Lemon Ginger Pickle

This is a very simple pickle prepared with fresh lemons, ginger and green chillies. It is very easy to prepare and tastes great with with curd rice. If refrigerated and handled properly, it will stay fresh for a month. Today we will learn how to make Lemon ginger pickle following this easy recipe with step wise pictures.


Lemon Ginger Pickle







Lemon Ginger Pickle-Quick Lemon Pickle




 

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