Pani Poori | Golgappa

Pani Puri is one of the popular and favourite Street food of India. This famous chaat is termed as Gol gappa in North India. The filing in pani puri is made with cooked chickpeas, cooked potatoes and some spices. Pani is prepared from mint leaves, coriander leaves, tamarind, jaggery and some spices. Entire pani poori is eaten in one go. This allow us to taste all the flavours and textures in one go. Please check below for step by step instructions and pictures for preparing Home-made Pani Poori Chaat Recipe.

Kara Boondi | Khara Boondi

My mom used to make Kara Boondi or Boondi mixture during Deepavali / Diwali festival. She makes larges batches of boondi for Kara boondi, boondi mixture and laddu. She uses big perforated ladle particularly made for preparing boondi. She starts making boondi's in evening and it will go till midnight. Sometimes I used to help my mom in preparing boondi. Here, I have used two small perforated ladle's. Please check below for step by step instructions and pictures for preparing South Indian Kara Boondi Recipe.

Kadamba Kuzhambu | Mixed Vegetable Kuzhambu

Kadambam refers to mixture of different things. Kadamba kuzhambu is a mixed vegetable gravy. It is served in Kovil / temples as prasadam. Onions, Garlic and Tomato are not added to this Kuzhambu. Brinjal, Okra, Pumpkin, Ridge gourd, Carrot, Broad beans, Raw Banana, Potato, Sweet Potato, Yam are the vegetables that can be added to this Kuzhambu.  Please check below for step by step instructions and pictures for preparing Authentic South Indian Kadamba Kuzhambu.

Easy Chocolate Cake

Chocolate cake is my all time favourite. I love to eat chocolate in any form. Be it a ice-cream, cake, muffins, cookies or any dessert. My kid also loves chocolate. This chocolate cake is a fool proof recipe and I have tried it many times in my home. Adapted this chocolate cake from a Baking book. Please check below for step by step instructions and pictures for preparing easy Chocolate Cake. 

Preparation Time: 5 mins
Baking Time: 25 mins
Yields: 8 inch cake

Chat Chutney | Green Chutney and Sweet Chutney

Green Chutney and Sweet Chutney are the two chutneys used in almost all Indian Chats. Green chutney is prepared from fresh mint coriander leaves. sweet chutney is prepared from dates, tamarind and Jaggery. These Chutneys can also be served as a dip to samosa and other appetizers. Please check below for step by step instructions and pictures for preparing two chaat chutneys - Green chutney and sweet chutney.

Thakkali Sadam | Tomato Rice

Tomato Rice is one of a famous South Indian variety rice recipe. Thakkali biryani can be prepared either by using fresh tomato, ginger and garlic or using tomato paste, ginger garlic paste. Bachelors can skip grinding tomatoes and  replace it with store bought thick tomato paste. Similarily chopped ginger and garlic can be replaced with store bought ginger garlic paste. It makes a good lunch box recipe.Please check below for step by step instructions and pictures for preparing easy and quick South Indian Tomato Rice - Thakkali sadam.

Veg Spaghetti Noodles - Indo-Chinese Style

Indo-Chinese cuisine is adaption of chinese techniques and seasoning to meet Indian taste buds. Noodles is one of the famous Indo-chinese recipe that can be found even in small hotels. This vegtable spaghetti is a fusion of Italian, Chinese and Indian Recipe. Spaghetti is a cylindrical pasta prepared with all purpose flour.  People who love veg noodles will surely love this veg spaghetti. Please check below for step by step instructions and pictures for preparing Chinese Style Veg Spaghetti.

Kadala Curry for Puttu | Kerala Style

Puttu and Kadala curry is a traditional Kerala Breakfast recipe. Kadala curry is prepared from Dark brown \ black channa. My mom prepares the puttu podi in home. I prepared the Ragi puttu from store bought puttu podi. As a kid, I love to have puttu with sugar and banana. My grandma prepares this kadala curry as a side dish to puttu. This Kadala Kuzhambu is cooked in coconut oil. Please check below for step by step instructions and pictures for preparing Traditional South Indian Kadala Kuzhambu for Puttu.

Gobi Manchurian | Cauliflower Manchurian

Cauliflower Manchurian is one of my favourite Indo-chinese appetizer. Gobi Manchurian is one of the classic example of adaption of chinese techniques and seasoning to meet Indian taste buds.This is one of the popular starter found in most of the restaurants. It can also be served with Pulao, fried rice and biryani. I have already posted Broccoli Manchurian. Please check below for step by step instructions and pictures for preparing Gobi Manchurian or Cauliflower Manchurian.

Moong sprouts Kuzhambu | Mulai payaru Kuzhambu

Sprouts provides essential minerals an vitamins. They have more nutrients when compared to unsprouted beans. Calories and carbohydrates are comparatively less in sprouted beans than unsprouted beans. Protein increases by 30 percent, calcium increases by 34 percent, potassium increases by 80 percent, sodium increases by 690 percent, vitamin A by 285 percent, riboflavin increases by 515 percent and there will be infinite increase in Vitamin C. Please check below for step by step instructions and pictures for preparing South Indian Green Moong Sprouts Kuzhambu.

Chow Chow Kuzhambu

Chayote or Chow chow is native of Mexico. It is rich in amino acids and vitamin C. Buy chow chow that is green, firm and with no brown spots and no signs of sprouting. It is often referred as Bangalore Kathirikkai in Tamil Nadu. Chow chow Kuzahmbu is a spicy south Indian gravy served as a side dish to Rice. This Kuzhambu can also be served as a side dish to Idli and Dosa. Please check below for step by step instructions and pictures for preparing South Indian Chow chow Kuzhambu - Bangalore Kathirikkai Kuzhambu.

Mint Rice | Pudina Sadam

Mint is a popular herb in Indian cuisine. It is known as pudina in Tamil. Mint leaves have a aromatic sweet flavour. Mint Leaves helps to eliminate toxins from the body, blood cleanser, acts as coolant to skin irritation and combat bad breath. Always choose fresh green mint leaves. Mint Rice is a easy, quick and healthy South Indian Lunch box recipe. Mint rice can be served with papad or potato chips.  Please check below for step by step instructions and pictures for preparing South Indian Mint Rice - Pudina Sadam.

Avocado Chapati | Avocado Indian bread

Avocado fruit is rich in proteins, fibres, vitamins and carotenoids. It boosts levels of good cholesterol, good for heart and also provide Anti-inflammatory benefits. Avocado is native of mexico. Avocado chappati is a healthy spicy Indian bread. Adding avocado makes the chappati very soft. Serve Avocado chappati as Breakfast or Tiffin. Enjoy this chappati with any raita. Please check below for step by step instructions and pictures for preparing Avocado Indian Flat bread - Avocado Chapati.

Coconut Milk Murukku | Thengai paal murukku

Murukku is a South Indian savoury prepared mainly with rice and dal flour. Many variations of murukku exists in Tamil Nadu. Coconut Milk Murukku or thengai paal murukku is one of the famous version of murukku. Coconut milk is used which makes the murukku soft when compared to other murukku. To make the process quick and easier, I have used store bought Rice Flour. Please check below for step by step instructions and pictures for preparing South Indian Coconut Milk Murukku.

Coconut Cake

Coconut cake is a soft fluffy cake prepared by baking coconut milk and shredded coconut along with other ingredients. I used store bought coconut milk. This cake can be served as a tea cake also. Adapted this recipe from a Baking book written by Doris. For the first time, I have tried decorating cake using fondant. Fondant decoration was appealing to the eyes. Please check below for step by step instructions and pictures for preparing Coconut Cake.

Instant Onion Rava Dosa

Instant Rava dosa is a quick, easy South Indian breakfast prepared using semolina, rice flour and all purpose flour. This semolina crepe doesn't require grinding and fermenting. Enjoy the rava dosa with coconut chutney and sambar.This crispy Instant Rava Dosa comes to hand whenever there is no dosa batter in home. Please check below for step by step instructions and pictures for preparing South Indian Instant Onion Rava Dosa.

Peerkangai Rasavangi

Ridge gourd is rich in beta carotene, dietary fibre, vitamin C, zinc, ribloflavin, iron and magnesium. This vegetable is called Beerakaya in telugu and Peerkangai in tamil. Ridge gourd Rasavangi recipe is prepared by cooking channa dal, moong dal and ridge gourd together. It can be served as a side dish to rice.The other ridge gourd recipes I prepare often are Ridgegourd Kootu as a side dish to Rice and Ridge gourd chutney - side dish to Idli and dosa. Please check below for step by step instructions and pictures for preparing South Indian Peerkangai Rasavangi.

Potato Bonda | Urulai Kizhangu Bonda

South Indian Aloo bonda is my all time favourite evening snacks. My grandma used to prepare this bonda whenever we go to her house for summer vacation. With lot of people in home, she used to make in large batches. Potato is one of the vegetable available all around the world and also favourite to many people. Potato is known as Aloo in Hindi, Urulai Kizhangu in tamil. Serve this spicy potato bonda with coconut chutney. Please check below for step by step instructions and pictures for preparing South Indian potato bonda recipe.

Mango Halwa

Mango is my all time favourite. Nowadays I am finding lot of Mango pulp bottles in Indian Grocery store. Mango Halwa is a quick easy Indian sweet. Only three ingredients are needed for preparing this Mango Halwa. I had some leftover mango pulp after preparing Eggless Mango Chocochips Muffins and Mango Popsicle - Kuchi ice, so prepared this quick sweet with it. Please check below for step by step instructions and pictures for preparing Indian Sweet Mango Halwa - Mambazha Halwa.

Murungai Keerai Kuzhambu | Drumstick Leaves Kuzhambu

An authentic Drumstick Leaves Kuzhambu from Kongunadu. From wiki, I learnt drumstick leaves are highly nutritious, being a significant source of beta-carotene, Vitamin C, protein, iron, and potassium. One tablespoon of leaf powder provide 14% of the protein, 40% of the calcium, 23% of the iron and most of the vitamin A needs of a child aged one to three. Six tablespoons of leaf powder will provide nearly all of the woman's daily iron and calcium needs during pregnancy and breastfeeding.It is commonly said that these leaves contain more Vitamin A than carrots, more calcium than milk, more iron than spinach, more Vitamin C than oranges, and more potassium than bananas, and that the protein quality of these leaves rivals that of milk and eggs.Please check below for step by step instructions and pictures for preparing Kongu Special Murungai Keerai Kuzhambu.

Egg spaghetti

Spaghetto in Italian means thin string. Spaghetti is the plural form of spaghetto. Spaghetti is a cylindrical pasta prepared with all purpose flour. Eggs are rich in proteins. I have prepared a simple, easy and quick spaghetti with eggs. Colourful bell peppers and onions are also added to complement this egg spaghetti. Please check below for step by step instructions and pictures for preparing Egg Spaghetti.

Eggless Strawberry Nutella Thumbprint Cookies

Strawberry and Nutella is my favourite combination. The best part of this cookie is using of fresh strawberries. Nutella can also be replaced by your favourite jam. Strawberry Nutella cookies is prepared as a part of Home Baker's challenge. This group is started by Ms Priya and this month challenge is hosted by Ms Vijayalakshmi. You can join this group to learn new baking recipes every month. Please check below for step by step instructions and pictures for preparing strawberry cookies with nutella filling.

Moong sprouts Sandwich | Mung beans sprouts sandwich

Sprouts provides essential minerals an vitamins. They have more nutrients when compared to unsprouted beans. Calories and carbohydrates are comparatively less in sprouted beans than unsprouted beans. Protein increases by 30 percent, calcium increases by 34 percent, potassium increases by 80 percent, sodium increases by 690 percent, vitamin A by 285 percent, riboflavin increases by 515 percent and there will be infinite increase in Vitamin C.

 Please check below for step by step instructions and pictures for preparing Mung beans sprouts sandwich.

Chow chow Kootu | Chayote Kootu

Chayote or Chow chow is native of Mexico. It is rich in amino acids and vitamin C. Buy chow chow that is green, firm and with no brown spots and no signs of sprouting. It is often referred as Bangalore Kathirikkai in Tamil Nadu. Kootu is a simple healthy dish prepared with vegetable and dal. For this kootu,  I have used moong dal. We can also use toor dal or chana dal. Please check below for step by step instructions and pictures for preparing South Indian Chow chow Kootu.

South Indian Lunch Menu

Yesterday we planned for a trip to nearby beach. So I have packed all the stuff day before yesterday and even scheduled the post. All set to go. But morning when I got up , I was not feeling well and the trip got cancelled. Had breakfast and medicine and went to sleep. I woke up around noon and was thinking what to prepare for lunch. To my surprise, my hubby was busily cooking in the kitchen. My little one was also in the kitchen helping his dad. My hubby told me to not enter the kitchen until he finishes his cooking.  In 30 mins, my hubby told the food is ready and has arranged the dishes as shown in the picture. 

Ripe Banana Paniyaram

Potassium in Banana protects cardiovascular system, guards against high blood pressure and stroke. Consumption of banana helps in digestion. My kid loves banana and it will be always in our grocery shopping list.  My little one won't eat banana, if the banana skin has black marks(too ripe). Once the banana becomes ripe, I either make this simple ripe banana paniyaram or Strawberry Banana Muffins or Banana Walnut Bread or Vegan Banana Chocolate chips Muffins. Please check below for step by step instuctions for preparing Ripe Banana Paniyaram.

Raw Mango Chutney | Mangai Thuvaiyal

Mangai thuvaiyal or Mangai Thogayal is prepared by grinding roasted sesame seeds, urad dal, channa dal, fenugreek and red chillies along with Raw Mango. This Raw Mango chutney is served as a side dish to Rice.  It can be prepared within 15 minutes. People who love tangy taste will surely love this chutney. Please check below for step by step instructions and pictures for preparing South Indian Raw Mango Chutney | Mangai Thuvaiyal.

32 South Indian Breakfast Recipes | Tiffin Recipes

Compiled is a list of South Indian Vegetarian Breakfast Recipes | Tiffin Recipes. Click on the image to get step by step instructions and pictures of the recipe.

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Crispy Adai | Mixed Lentils Crepe

Adai is a South Indian crepe prepared with variety of dals and Rice.  It is a protein and iron rich breakfast / dinner recipe.  Usually the adai won't be crisp as the onions, coriander leaves are added to the batter before preparing Adai. As my family loves crispy Adai, I grind onions and coriander leaves also  along with rice and dal. Enjoy the adai with coconut chutney or Avial. Please check below for step by step instructions and pictures for preparing South Indian Crispy Adai.

Pavakkai Puli Kuzhambu

Bitter melon is rich in nutrients and has lot of medicinal uses.Bitter gourd / Bitter melon is known as Pavakkai in tamil, Kakarakaya in telugu and Karela in hindi. Pavakkai puli kuzhambu is a spicy south Indian gravy prepared by cooking pavakkai with spices and tamarind juice.  This tangy gravy goes well with rice. It can also be served as a side dish to Idli and Dosa. Please check below for step by step instructions and pictures for preparing South Indian Pavakkai Puli Kuzhambu.

Coconut Milk Pulao in Pressure Cooker

Coconut Milk is prepared from grated coconut and is very popular in South Asian cuisine. Coconut milk will be mildly sweeter than cow's milk.  Coconut milk is used as milk substitute in baking by vegans.Coconut Milk Pulao or Coconut Milk pilaf is a less spicy rice dish. I prepared this recipe along with gobi manchurian. I will update the gobi manchurian recipe soon. Please check below for step by step instructions and pictures for preparing Coconut Milk Pulao or Coconut Milk Pilaf.