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Iced Coffee I love love love coffee. This is a no fuss easy peasy iced coffee recipe that can be whipped up in just 2 minutes. I use instant coffee granules and condensed milk. Condensed milk gives a nice smooth richness to the coffee. I have used milk in this recipe. If you want a rich coffee, you can substitute milk with half and half. I really like this recipe and make it so many times now as summer has hit so hard and its a perfect way to cool on your couch....

Recipe for IKEA style Baked veggie balls – Grönsaksbullar – Swedish Vegan Meatballs. These vegan veggie balls are baked and served with a cashew sesame sauce. Healthy baked veggie balls recipe. When we used to live in Hong Kong, one of my favorite places to simply roam around was IKEA. Me and my son would take an MTR to Causeway-bay and simply walk the streets. He was fascinated by all the electronic gadgets that one could find there....

Kaima Idli was made famous by Saravana Bhavan in Chennai. They took the left over idlies and did a make over by frying the idlies and tossing the fried idlies in a tangy sauce. Its such a hit. The concept of deep frying the idlies is genius. This recipe is good for parties and its a kids favorite. Do try it for your kids. They would love it. Here is the recipe for idli batter Here is another post of idli batter making – Tips and Tricks...

Matta Rice, How to cook Kerala Matta Rice – Pressure Cooker Method My husband loves Kerala Rice. Its also called as the palakkadan matta rice. There is a red hue on the rice which is nothing but […]

Recipe for Khasi Halwa – Vellai Poosanikai Halwa served at weddings in Tamilnadu. South Indian Halwa made with white pumpkin. Vellai Poosanikai Halwa / White Pumpkin Halwa is a very traditional sweet served at South Indian weddings. We usually start the wedding feast with a sweet. Its a divine moment when a hot scoop of this Poosanikai Halwa is served on a banana leaf. Poosanikai Halwa is my all time favorite....

Recipe for South Indian style Mushroom Stew. Perfect side dish for appam and idiyappam. Recipe with step by step pictures. I adapted my vegetable stew recipe and made this Mushroom stew. My father in law loves Mushrooms in any form. So I tweaked my veg stew recipe and it was such a hit at home. The home made masala paste makes for the base flavour of this curry. I do not add coconut milk which is traditional for a stew....

Neikarapatti is a small town near Palani. My uncle’s wife is from Neikarapatti and I have shared my Neikarapatti stories before on the Kola Urundai post. Their recipes are so unique and delicious. The Southern Kongunad ( Pollachi, Udumalpet and Palani belt) has recipes that one cannot find anywhere else. This is Suganthi Akka’s recipe. She is an excellent cook. This is her family recipe. Here is how to do thayir kurma....

These shallow fried spicy paneer fritters are so easy to make and its an easy appetizer / snack for parties. Its also a delicious perfect tea time snack and so good for after school munchies. They can be made in advance and shaped into patties and can be stored in the freezer. Just thaw them couple of hours before, and shallow fry them just in time. Here is how to do the spicy paneer / panneer fritters....

Peach Salsa Recipe, How to make Peach Salsa I am seeing peaches all over the market now in HK. The sweet and juicy peaches are a sight to watch. I love everything about […]

My mom always used to say that the digestive system is very delicate during the first few weeks after delivery. I realized it more once I gave birth to my baby. This is one recipe that is given to new moms in my family. It is believed that garlic enhances digestion and helps with lactation. This is the food that was given to me at every meal after delivery for almost 6 months....

Here is a very easy everyday side dish that can be put together in minutes. This spicy prawn ghee roast goes so well as a side dish for lunch with rice and curry. Here is how to do prawn ghee roast. First we will grind the masala. Take all the masala ingredients in a mixie and grind it to a smooth paste. No need to add water while grinding. Set aside....

Semiya Payasam – Vermicelli Payasam Easy and quick recipe for Semiya Payasam. Semiya Payasam is a popular dessert for lunch made by south Indians for all festivals like Tamil new year and Onam. No south indian meal is complete without a sweet ending of Payasam. I am a Payasam girl. I love it all. Semiya Payasam / vermicelli pudding is luscious and creamy and has a textural bite from the vermicelli....

This tomato chutney is called as thakkali bajji in the Coimbatore region. Its called as “maapilai thakkali bajji” or “tomato chutney fit for a groom”. The mother in law tries to impress the newly married groom with her elaborate feasts at every meal. The spices and coconut in the chutney makes it rich and very aromatic. This recipe is my cousin sister Shruti’s home favorite. Shruti has to be the naughtiest among us cousins....

I get a lot of mails everyday about idli batter fermentation. This post might be useful for all the people trying to make soft idlies at home. If you are specifically looking for recipes, here they are. How to make idli batter in wet grinder. This is my preferred method. How to make idli batter using an Indian heavy duty mixie How to make idli batter using idli rava /rawa....

Recipe for South Indian, Tamilnadu, Kongunad Style Tomato Rasam. Made with home made Rasam powder from scratch, garlic, cumin and pepper. Thakkali Rasam. Tomato Rasam has to be one of the ultimate comfort food for a South Indian. This is my Aunt’s recipe that makes a fantastic warm broth that goes so well with hot rice. My aunt gauges how good a person can cook by tasting their rasam. Rasam is the most simple thing to make, yet so complicated....

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Moong Dal Waffles Golden, crispy Moong Dal Waffles—packed with fiber and protein. One tasty way to keep healthy eating exciting. Moong dal (a legume) and rice (a grain) […] Godumai Bonda – Wheat Bonda Recipe Recipe for easy and quick evening snack made with whole wheat flour, Idli batter, veggies, herbs and spices. The bondas can be made in less […] Nendram Pazham Bajji, Kerala Pazham pori, plantain bajji Recipe for Nendram Pazham Bajji – Kerala Pazham pori – Ethakka appam – Banana Fritters....

No bake Eggless Chocolate Pudding recipe made with china grass / agar agar. Chocolate Pudding Summer! Its been a hot summer so far. A cold glass of water brings in so much of comfort these days. Summer means more time to sleep in the mornings as there is no rush to get the children ready for school. Days have been long and lazy. My husband’s sister visited us and I made this easy chocolate pudding....

Easy Recipe for sweet Coconut Poli made with jaggery, Tamilnadu style preparation. With step by step pictures. I have already shared the recipe for paruppu poli / paruppu obbatu. This recipe is made with coconut stuffing and its so delicious and rich. Here are the recipes. Paruppu Poli recipe Paruppu Poli recipe made with Atta First, lets make the dough. I have used a cup of maida today. Add in 2 tablespoon of sesame oil and 1/3 cup of water to start with....

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