Ingredients needed Bengal gram/Kadalai paruppu -1/2 cupGrated coconut – 2 tbspLemon juice – few dropsOil – 1 tsp For the seasoning Mustard – 3/4 tspHing – a pinchUrad dal – 1/2 tspGreen chilli – 1 small finely choppedRed chilli – 1Curry leaves – few Preparation Method Heat a tsp of oil, add mustard seeds, when it splutters, add hing, urad dal, green chilli, red chilli and curry leaves. Then add the cooked kadalai paruppu/dal and mix it well....
To say it’s been an eventful week would be the understatement of the year for me. First off, thank you to everyone for your well wishes, like, really, thank you. I’ve read every single one and I’m getting to replying – but it’s like I can’t catch a break since I’ve been engaged! You may have noticed I didn’t post a food post on Friday or Saturday, and while I could be honest and say I’ve been too busy staring at my hand to look up, I will say I just really really busy with life....
Prep Time : 10 mins Tamarind – Small lemon sized ball Garlic – 1 pod (optional) Salt needed Fry and Grind Bengal gram (kadalai paruppu)- 1 tbsp Urad dal – 1 tbsp Coriander seeds – 1 tbsp Whole Black Pepper – 1 tsp Red chilli – 1 Curry leaves – 3/4 cup For the Seasoning Sesame seed oil – 3 tbsp Mustard seeds- 1 tsp Hing/Asafoetida – a generous pinch Fenugreek seeds -1/2 tsp Method For more kulambu recipes, refer South Indian Kuzhambu recipes....
Prep Time : 15 mins Grated Ash gourd – 1 cup (after squeezing water) Sugar – 1/2 cup Lemon juice – 3 drops Ghee – 2 tbsp Saffron – 6-7 strands Cardamom – 3-4 pods Cashew nuts – 5-6 Method Note – You may add more sugar than mentioned if your prefer it too sweet. Check out more Diwali Sweets and Snacks Recipes. With this halwa ends my Diwali marathon....
Prep Time : 15 mins Cluster beans – 1/4 kg or 250 grams Tur dal – 1/3 cup Brown Chick Peas (kondai kadalai/kothu kadalai) – 1/4 cup Tamarind – a small lemon sized ball Turmeric powder – a pinch Sambar powder – 1 1/4 tsp Salt needed Grated coconut – 1/4 cup Rice Flour – 1 tsp For the seasoning Oil – 1 tsp Mustard seeds – 1 tsp Urad dal – 3/4 tsp Red chillies -2 broken Curry leaves – a sprig Preparation Method...
Prep Time : 10 mins Bottle Gourd-Lauki- 3 cups chopped Bengal gram dal-Channa dal-1/3cup Onion -1/2 cup chopped Green chillies -2 slit Tomato -1 or 1/2 cup chopped Ginger-Garlic Paste Salt needed Spice Powder Turmeric powder -1/4 tsp Chilli Powder -1 tsp Garam masala powder or kitchen king masala- 3/4 tsp Dry Mango Powder/amchur powder -1/2 tsp For the seasoning Oil -3 tbsp Cumin seeds -1 tsp Red Chilli -1 Asafoetida/Hing For Garnishing Coriander leaves (finely chopped) Method...
This pumpkin dessert is easy, delicious, and perfect for the holidays! Filled with pineapple cream cheese frosting, this simple Libby’s Pumpkin Roll is perfect for your next fall gathering (along with our Pumpkin Delight and Pumpkin Pie). A fall staple One of the best things about fall is all the pumpkin recipes! One classic must-make recipe is a Pumpkin Roll, also known as a Libby’s Pumpkin Roll. My mom made these rolls all of the time growing up, and this is the recipe she used!...
Prep Time : 10 mins Maida-all purpose flour-1 cup Ghee or butter -1 tbsp Sugar -1/3 cup Baking soda or cooking soda -a generous pinch Oil for deep frying Powdered sugar for dusting (optional) Method Do not miss my lovely collection of Diwali Sweets and Snacks Recipes. Read More
I love having low carb substitutions for some of my favorite dishes! For example, cauliflower rice for white rice, spaghetti squash for pasta noodles, and this mashed cauliflower in place of mashed potatoes! Have you Mashed Cauliflower before? If you’ve never made mashed cauliflower, then this recipe is for you! It’s simpler than you might think and tastes amazing. It has the same smooth consistency as mashed potatoes, but is healthier for you!...
Oh, chickpea salad, you charmer you. I whipped this Mediterranean Chickpea Salad up with what I had in my fridge and pantry a few days ago. I had no time to cook or wait on the oven for a quick meal. Even so, my husband has been eating this salad non-stop, and he’s deemed it one of his most favorite recipes that I’ve ever made. These are compliments of the highest order, friends....
Prep Time : 10 mins Thinai Rava or any millet rava – 1 cup Coconut – 1/2 cup grated Tur Dal – 1/4 cup Ghee/clarified butter – 1 tsp Salt to taste Water – 2 1/2 – 2 3/4 cup For the seasoning Oil – 2 tbsp Mustard seeds – 1 tsp Urad dal – 1 tsp Bengal gram dal – 1 tsp Red Dry Chillies – 3 – 4 (break it into 2) Hing/asafoetida – 1/4 tsp Curry leaves – a sprig Method...
If you love pumpkin, you will fall head over heels for these Mini Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies. Pumpkin Cake Cookies, Iced Pumpkin Cookies, and Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookies are among our other fall favorites! MINI + Amazing Soft, and filled with chocolate, these Mini Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies taste perfectly delicious and are a family favorite!!! If you are a pumpkin fan, and a cookie fan, then look no further! We’ve always loved our classic Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies recipe, but there’s just something about mini desserts that are irresistible....
Total fun fact about myself: I’m a total sci-fi geek, but, more about that later. Also fun fact? Carrot cake is my favourite type of cake, ever. I mean, I won’t discriminate (hey cheesecake) but anything carrot cake flavoured is up there for me. These Carrot Cake Energy Bites are sooo yummy. The spices added really help create that famously-known carrot cake flavour and up the ante for these bites....
Prep Time : 10 mins Bengal gram flour/Besan/kadala mavu – 1 cup Ghee/Clarified butter -1 tsp Red chilli -2 Asafoetida/Hing – a generous pinch Omam -1/2 tsp (Ajwain, carom seeds) Salt to taste Oil for deep frying Preparation Method Picture 1 Picture 2 Picture 3 Picture 4 Don’t miss my delicious and lovely collection of Diwali Snacks and Sweets Recipes Read More
Whether you want to get a jump on meal prep for the week, want to stay warm during cool days, or you’re a chili fan like me, you are really going to love this recipe. This Red Lentil Chili was inspired by my Vegan Crockpot Chili but with a quick cooking twist! It’s the fastest chili I’ve ever made and also one of the best. Between the thick, hearty texture and abundance of veggies, it’s the most satisfying meals I’ve had in a long time....
Prep Time : 10 mins(soaking time not included) Pancharatna dal *- 1/2 cup Rice (any rice) – 1/2 cup Green chilli -3 Ginger – 1 inch piece Salt needed Onion – 1-2 finely chopped Grated coconut – 2 tbsp (optional) Curry leaves – a sprig Coriander leaves – 2 tbsp finely chopped Oil for making adais Preparation Method More similar recipes South Indian Style Adai Pesarattu Moong dal dosa Thinai Adai (foxtail millet adai)...
A Hearty Salad Panzanella takes leftover bread to delicious new heights! This vibrant Italian salad transforms crusty bread into a refreshing main dish. Chunks of toasted bread mingle with juicy tomatoes, cool cucumbers, and fresh basil, all drizzled with a tangy vinaigrette. It’s the perfect way to use up day-old bread (this French bread recipe is our go-to) while creating a light and flavorful meal, ideal for hot summer days or a refreshing potluck contribution....
Prep Time : 10 mins For the paratha dough Whole Wheat flour – 1 cup (I used aashirwad) Salt – a generous pinch Oil -2 tsp For making parathas Wheat flour for dusting Oil as needed for frying the parathas Tawa (non stick tawa or cast iron tawa) Rolling pin and board Spatula Note -For the new ones to the kitchen, roll out all the balls first and keep them ready....
If you are looking for more Kuzhambu recipes, check Instant Mor Kuzhambu, Instant curry leaves kulambu, Kerala Ulli Theeyal, Mushroom Kuzhambu, the most popular Ennai Kathirikkai Kuzhambu and more Kuzhambu Varieties. You can also check my Kootu and Poriyal Varieties Rasam Varieties Sambar Varieties Method Peel 1 pod of garlic and keep it aside. If you found this post useful, I would really love it if you pin it or share it with your Facebook fans or Twitter followers today....
Happy Earth Day! If you do two things today, definitely read my 5 Tips for Sustainable Eating post which is all about super easy ways you can help Mother Earth today. Then, make these zucchini noodles. I’m pretty sure these zucchini noodles, aka zoodles, are completely winning the alternative pasta noodle game. It’s the complete epitome of spring in a bowl, it’s incredibly delicious, and BEST of all, it’s guilt free....
