Vegetable Manchurian

We all know Vegetable Manchurian is a popular Indian Chinese dish. This is one of my all time favorite.

Popularity: 4% [?]

Vegetable Manchurian Vegetable Manchurian

Sweet Pongal for Makara Shankranthi

Pongal is the only festival of Hindu that follows a solar calendar and is celebrated on the fourteenth of January every year.

Popularity: 6% [?]

Sweet Pongal for Makara Shankranthi Sweet Pongal for Makara Shankranthi

Mutton Liver Fry

“Mutton Liver fry” or “Eeral varuval” is very popular dish in south india. And cooking mutton liver is little tricky. It should be soft and juicy. So do get the right proportion adjust the water and cooking time. My mom usually make this for breakfast, it goes very well with idli and dosa.

Popularity: 8% [?]

Mutton Liver Fry Mutton Liver Fry

Elai Adai - Jack fruit Dumpling

Elai Adai is one of the popular sweets in Kerala. Elai adai is made of jack fruit jam which is called as “Chakka Varatti” in Kerala. This is made using plantain leaf which gives a special flavor to the adai.

Popularity: 12% [?]

Elai Adai - Jack fruit  Dumpling Elai Adai - Jack fruit  Dumpling

Podalangai kootu(Snake Gourd with Lentils)

Kootu is a combo of vegetables and lentils.You can make kootu with any kind of vegetables with the same recipe only substituting the main vegetable. This recipe is from my mom’s Kitchen.

Popularity: 17% [?]

Podalangai kootu(Snake Gourd with Lentils) Podalangai kootu(Snake Gourd with Lentils)

Mysore Pak

Mysore Pak is one of the popular sweet in India. My mother in law makes awesome Mysore Pak every year for Diwali. This time I had a chance to watch her making this sweet.

Popularity: 17% [?]

Mysore Pak Mysore Pak

Spicy Macaroni Recipe

It’s no secret kids love Macaroni & Cheese like it’s the next best thing to chocolate. But, how do we get them to eat veggies.

Popularity: 22% [?]

Spicy Macaroni Recipe Spicy Macaroni Recipe

Spicy Fish Kuzhambhu (Spicy Indian Fish Curry)

I am going to be celebrating Diwali in India with my family after 4 years and I am so excited. For those unfamiliar, Meen Kuzhanbu is the Tamil name for traditional South Indian Fish Curry. It is very rich in flavor, spicy and tastes heavenly.

Popularity: 22% [?]

Spicy Fish Kuzhambhu (Spicy Indian Fish Curry) Spicy Fish Kuzhambhu (Spicy Indian Fish Curry)

Indian Diwali Snack Murukku (Chakali) Recipe

Murukku is one of the most popular snacks in South India and it is even more popular at Deepavali (aka Diwali) festival time. I am going to be spending over 3 months with my family in India starting next week. So I wanted to make some special Diwali snacks for my hubby and made Murukku. It came out very nice (as you can see), crunchy and tasty. :-)

Popularity: 29% [?]

Indian Diwali Snack Murukku (Chakali) Recipe Indian Diwali Snack Murukku (Chakali) Recipe

Chole Bhatura

Chole Batura is a mouth watering dish and is the bigger cousin of a well-known Indian breakfast dish - Poori. Although I have to give a special mention to our friend Archie, who gave away his secret to making the perfect Bhatura! Read on..

Popularity: unranked [?]

Chole Bhatura Chole Bhatura

Paal Kozhukatai

I got this recipe from my sister. And I finally decided to make it on Gokulashtami and it came out really awesome and its not at all tough to make. It just took like 30-40 minutes for me to make this lovely dessert. Hope you will enjoy making this recipe.

Popularity: unranked [?]

Paal Kozhukatai Paal Kozhukatai

Gokulashtami Special - Vella Seedai/Sweet marbles

Today is Gokulashtami. This festival is celebrated for lord krishna. Now I am sharing the Vella seedai(Sweet marbles) recipe here. This is pretty popular snack in South India.

Popularity: unranked [?]

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Coconut and Rice Kheer - Thengai Arisi Payasam

Coconut and Rice kheer is a South Indian dessert cooked generally for festivals and occasions.

Popularity: unranked [?]

Coconut and Rice Kheer - Thengai Arisi Payasam Coconut and Rice Kheer - Thengai Arisi Payasam

Bhindi Masala - Okra Curry

Bhindi Masala or Okra Curry is another delicious Indian dish which is generally served with chappathy.

Popularity: unranked [?]

Bhindi Masala - Okra Curry Bhindi Masala - Okra Curry

Godhuma Rava Briyani/Cracked Wheat Briyani

Cracked wheat is healthy and you can substitute it instead of rice. If you are in a good diet I would recommend this to eat with sambar, rasam or anything.

Popularity: unranked [?]

Godhuma Rava Briyani/Cracked Wheat Briyani Godhuma Rava Briyani/Cracked Wheat Briyani

Featured Recipes

Vegetable Manchurian

Vegetable Manchurian

We all know Vegetable Manchurian is a popular Indian Chinese dish. This is one of my all time favorite.

Popularity: 4% [?]

January 28, 2010 | 7 Comments | Read More »
Sweet Pongal for Makara Shankranthi

Sweet Pongal for Makara Shankranthi

Pongal is the only festival of Hindu that follows a solar calendar and is celebrated on the fourteenth of January every year.

Popularity: 6% [?]

January 15, 2010 | 1 Comment | Read More »
Mutton Liver Fry

Mutton Liver Fry

“Mutton Liver fry” or “Eeral varuval” is very popular dish in south india. And cooking mutton liver is little tricky. It should be soft and juicy. So do get the right proportion adjust the water and cooking time. My mom usually make this for breakfast, it goes very well with idli and dosa.

Popularity: 8% [?]

January 13, 2010 | 7 Comments | Read More »
Elai Adai - Jack fruit  Dumpling

Elai Adai - Jack fruit Dumpling

Elai Adai is one of the popular sweets in Kerala. Elai adai is made of jack fruit jam which is called as “Chakka Varatti” in Kerala. This is made using plantain leaf which gives a special flavor to the adai.

Popularity: 12% [?]

December 7, 2009 | 5 Comments | Read More »

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SteriPEN Journey with FitsAll Filter and Nalgene 1-Liter BPA Free Bottle

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I came across this wonderful deal from iKitchen which is having a 1/2 price sale on Cuisinart. You …

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Hamilton Beach Big Mouth Deluxe 14 Cup Food Processor for 68.37$ Shipped

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Sabatier 15pc Stainless Steel Cutlery Set for 35$ shipped

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Black and decker 6 cup Rice Cooker For $19 shipped

Buy.com offers this Black and decker 6 cup rice cooker $18.99 shipped. It has a …

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