Broken egg Curry / Poached egg curry

If you want a different recipe using egg, then you can try this. This is a gravy dish which goes well with the Idiyappam. In fact I would say that Idiyappam and Broken egg curry are made for each other. The procedure is very simple. You have to first prepare the coconut based gravy, and then pour the egg one by one to it. Thats it. The main thing you need to keep in mind is that, do not stir the gravy after you have added the eggs. If you do so, then you will not get the right consistency which we require instead you will end up preparing a different recipe. As you can see in the picture, the egg whites should be thick and kind of in one piece. It doesn't matter if it slightly breaks. But make sure you don't scramble it.

Chicken Pasta / Macaroni

Pastas are the staple food of traditional italian cuisine. There are so many varieties of preparing pasta. If you crave for something saucy to eat and easy to cook dinner, just go for this recipe. Although it is creamy and saucy, I have added an indian touch to it, which enlightens the food. Because i love the indian touch added to the international cuisines. Kids will love this. I have used boneless chicken cubes for this recipe. You can even add minced chicken or minced beef. This pasta can be served as dinner or breakfast.

Aatu kaal Soup/ Mutton Leg Soup

Mutton leg soup or Aatu kaal Soup is nothing but the soup of the Lamb legs. Please make sure the legs are well cleaned and are smoked. Here in hypermarkets we get cleaned lamb legs. But they are not smoked. So what I do is, I just show the piece of lamb leg in the stove one by one holding it with a skewer or knife. So that you get a smoked effect. Its totally optional but I recommend you to follow this step. Since this smoked flavor is irresistible. The mutton leg's are rich in calcium and protein. So you can give this soup to your kids often and also to weak patients. Once you make this recipe, If you have left over bones then you can make Mutton Leg Paaya out of it. Click here for the recipe.

Rabri / Sweet Rabri / Rabdi

Rabri is prepared using full fat milk. It is nothing but reduced milk with sweetness and nuts. It is a rich dessert that enlightens your mood when you eat it. Normally we dont eat this often due to its high calories. But for a family get together or on special occasions this is a best dessert to go with. It tastes best when refrigerated. You can adjust the thickness of the rabri as per your taste. This is the base for Rasmalai and Shahi Tukda. If you don't have condensed milk, then you can skip it and increase the sugar quantity. But I personally recommend you to use condensed milk since it gives more richness to the dessert.

Unnakkaya / Stuffed Plantain Rolls - Guest Post

This is a Guest Post from Mrs. Safrina Faliq, a good friend of us. She is a happy homemaker and a lovable mom who shows interest in cooking. She whole-heartedly gave her recipe when we requested her for guest recipes. We are happy to share her recipe with you all.This is a famous appetizer in Malabar cuisine. Hope you all try this and send your feedbacks .

Potato Roast Semi Gravy

A perfect and easy side dish for chappathi. When you are lazy and you want something quick and easy to be made along with chappathis or pooris you can go for this as it takes less time to prepare. Most of us like potatoes especially when it is fried than the boiled ones. In this recipe the potatoes are fried and add to the curry so it tastes more good. Then the addition of coconut milk adds extra taste mainly when it is allowed to be thickened in the curry. It gives different aroma to the gravy. Definitely try this easy roast and let us know .

Zucchini Noodles / Cheesy Chicken Zoodles

Want to try anything healthy and easy. Here it is.. Low carb zucchini pasta called "zoodles" Its a cool alternative to usual pasta. All you need is a spiralizer or julienne peeler to get a spaghetti-like noodles. Even if you dont own an one, you can thinly slice the zucchini length-wise and then julienne it. This recipe is delicious and surely you will experience a different taste from this zoodles. Give it a try ..

Nethili Kilangu Masiyal / Tapioca with Anchovies Fish Kootu

Tapioca are very good for health. Tapioca and Fish curry are the best combination. Usually we prepare Tapioca separately and when we eat, we mix it with the fish curry. But this is a different recipe where we cook tapioca and fish together. It tastes awesome. You can have it as a side dish for rice. It is a 100% finger licking dish.

Karupatti Kadalpaasi / Palm Jaggery Agar Agar / Palm Jaggery Chinagrass

There are plenty of natural and artificial sweeteners in the market. We always buy the same white sugar. What good could we find in that. But the ancient palm jaggery has all the health benefits. My grandfather used to say, a small ball of palm jaggery was his lunch to school. Those people are more healthy when compared to our generation youths. Palm Jaggery sweetens your food in a healthy manner. We often prepare china grass pudding using normal white sugar. This is a recipe which calls for palm jaggery. The taste of the palm jaggery combined with the coconut milk gives pleasure to the taste buds. Do try this recipe and include more of palm jaggery in your diet and stay healthy.

Fried Rice

Fried Rice is the fashioned version of including veggies in your diet. Sometimes when you prepare variety of vegetable kootu in your lunch, kids wont even touch it. But when you prepare fried rice, they love it. You can include whatever veggies you wish or some pieces of fried chicken and it tastes awesome. The key to a successful fried rice is the perfectly cooked rice. When the rice is 3/4th cooked, take a rice and cut it into half. If you could see the raw white rice in the middle, then its not cooked. Wait for 1 minute and check again. Repeat this until the moment you could find no raw white rice. That is the right time to switch  off the flame. If you want a perfectly prepared fried rice, Please do not over cook the rice. 

Potato Kootu / Potato Poriyal

This potato side dish makes me nostalgic. My mother used to prepare this for lunch during my school days. Along with plain rice and rasam this side dish will be most of the combo. I too liked it soo much. My mom used to tell that she had kept this kootu for lunch so that i'll be happy. Because i don't like to eat rice at school instead tiffin will be better. But the school order was to bring rice for lunch, so I had no other go. Rice with rasam will be dry when opening the tiffin box during lunch hour but this kootu will be fresh so definitely my first bite will be this tasty side dish. Very easy to prepare this so give a try .

Crab Roast

The top tastiest sea food I have ever eaten is crab. It tastes so delicious. You need patience to eat it. Only then you will get satisfaction. I have asked many of my friends and relatives whether they had eaten crab. Their answer is a big No. But I'm telling you to try it. It is more delicious than prawns. Some may think that it is very difficult to clean the crab. But its not at all like that. Cleaning and cooking both are easy.. So don't miss this delicious dish.. Try it and enjoy !!

Chicken Gravy

This chicken gravy is almost similar to the usual chicken curry but quite a modified version of that. Here the onions and tomatoes are grinded so the gravy gives a creamy texture. It's easy to prepare and its tasty too. It goes well with Dosa, Aappam, Rotti, Ghee rice. Give it a try .

Fish Fry

A simple and a different style of fish fry. Frying the fish is not a big deal but enhancing the taste and hoping for the best flavored are always appreciated, right?? Here, I used garlic to enhance the flavor and taste.. And I'm sure definitely you will get a different flavorful fish fry .. 

Mutton Kappa Briyani / Mutton Tapioca Briyani

Mutton Kappa Briyani is a fabulous kerala cuisine. I really wanted to try something different with tapioca so i opted this tasty briyani and it turned out awesome. Many people ignore tapioca from the diet as it is related to gastric problems but it contains a good amount of fiber that is good for maintaining our health. Usually kappa and fish goes well but you can combine kappa and mutton or beef also. It really tastes great. So if you are thinking to try a variety dish with non-veg then definitely you can choose this. Go ahead and taste a yummy dish ..

Ven Pongal - Guest Post

This is another Guest Post from Mrs. Dilsha Maqbool.
Ven Pongal is a easy to make breakfast. It is very popular in South India. This is a best way to add dal in your diet. It tastes best with chutney, sambar and medhu vada. This combination can never go wrong .

Beetroot Thoran

Beetroot is a power packed vegetable. Its health benefits are plenty. Intake of this veggie provides better stamina, improves the blood flow, good for skin and you name it..the list goes on. You can have beetroot as a juice for morning breakfast or have it as a soup..however you wish.. When you prepare beetroot soup, instead of discarding the boiled veggie, you can prepare a thoran out of it. This is a very simple to make thoran. Do try it. We will post more of the beetroot recipes soon .

Nethili Vada / Anchovies Fritters

           

Anchovies are always a tasty one. When you are bored of cooking ordinary fish fry and you want something different, then this is a must try recipe. It is a great side dish for rice with rasam. You can also have it as a snack. Try these types of dishes..and yes, you will be fed up with cleaning these tiny little things but damn sure the result will be appreciated. You wont get the fish smell at all. When you make the patties, make it small and flatten it a little bit so that it gets easily cooked inside .

Prawns Gravy

I love the taste of prawns. It is always a finger licking food. This is a simple and a flavourful gravy where we have used the freshly roasted spices. Definitely the food tastes awesome when we use the freshly roasted spice. This is a gravy kind of dish. So it goes well with rice. You can also have it with idiyappam or appam .

Ginger Mint Lemonade

Lemonades are always a healthy option and a fabulous refreshing drink. Unfortunately, fresh herbs are often ignored and only used for garnishing the dishes. But herbs also contains wide variety of nutrients and offer a significant number of health benefits, Mint is a powerful herb that has one of the highest antioxidant capacities of any food. Here I'm glad to post a healthiest refreshing drink with a punch of most delicious flavors.

Bottle Guard Thoran/ Surakaai Thoran

A healthy veggie for your rice platter, bottle gourd. Bottle gourd contains fiber which is the key to weight loss.. It also filled with rich health benefits. Considering your health benefits we are pleased to post this healthy and tasty recipe using bottle gourd. I learned this recipe from my Mom. Try to add this type of foods into your daily diet. Stay healthy.

Chicken Puff

Homemade chicken puff is one of my long time desire and i finally made it. It tasted soo delicious and the important thing is that it impressed my family members so much. My hubby often ask me to prepare this yummy evening snack. When you bake them its aroma just fills the house that makes you impatient. It almost tasted like bakery ones but healthy when you prepare at home. Preparing puff at home is not at all a tedious one, so grab some pastries and try this tasty and easy chicken puff .

Semiya Mutton Briyani / Vermicelli Mutton Biryani

Usually we make briyani with rice. This is a recipe where we use semiya instead of rice. You can make this recipe using mutton or chicken. I have used roasted semiya for this recipe. If you don't have that, then just add a tbsp of ghee in a pan and roast the semiya till the color turns light brown. If you have left over mutton curry then it is a very easy one to make. You can visit our blog for mutton gravy recipes.

Ratio for semiya and water is 1:1.5. You can adjust the measures according to the amount of gravy  you use for cooking .

Prawns Vada- Guest Post

This is a Guest Post from Mrs. Farhana Kabeer.
She is a mother of two little ones. In Spite of her busy schedule , she voluntarily shared her recipe with us. Thanks a lot for her kindness. This is a very simple to make dish. You can have it as a side dish for rice or can have it as a tea snack too .

Fish Briyani

When craving for briyani other than chicken or mutton then you can call for fish briyani which gives different taste and feel. The first thing that comes to my mind when i come across king fish is nothing but obviously.. Fish Briyani!! We really can't miss this tasty meal.. right? My mom is an expert in preparing fish briyani so i adopted her style and it turned out soo well. You don't have to worry about the fish smell in briyani because nothing that sort of, Instead you will get a flavorful Fish Briyani. Hope you all will definitely try this briyani. Enjoy !!

Aatu Kaal Paaya / Mutton Leg Paaya

Aatukaal paaya is a famous and delicious recipe in our place. It is made from lamb"s feet. Cleaning them is quite difficult as we smoke and roast them on fire to burn off the small hair. But nowadays we get smoked mutton leg in shops so it became easy to prepare. It takes a long time to get cooked but will give you a very delicious taste .

Beef Sandwich / Keema Sandwich

Sandwiches are very simple to make breakfast. When you have the filling ready and have a packet of bread then it is a easy peasy recipe. You can even have this as a tea snack too. Kids will love it. I remember when i was a kid, I would ask my mother to make the sandwich without the filling. Just the plain bread with crispy edges. If you dont have a sandwich maker,then no problem at all. Just toast the bread on a frying pan and use the filling. You can also make the sandwich replacing the beef filling with chicken or mutton .

Potato Gravy/ Potato curry with coconut / Simple Potato Kurma

If you do not have chicken or mutton in your hand and you crave for a vegetarian gravy that goes well with Idiyappam or Appam then this recipe is absolutely for you. You can also make this curry without using a pressure cooker. But it takes little more time for the potatoes to cook.

Mutton Gravy with Coconut Milk- Guest Post

This is a Guest Post from Mrs. Dilsha Maqbool.
She is a happy home-maker. Loves to cook. When we asked her a guest recipe for our blog, with all enthusiasm and love, she shared her recipe with us.
Well, when you make Idiyappam you sort of need more gravy with it. To overcome the problem instead of adding water, we add the coconut milk. The addition of coconut milk not only increases the quantity but also the taste. As a result it increases the intake of idiyappam also.. ha ha .

Rice Banana Kheer- Guest Post

This is a Guest Post from Ms. Rifa Nijamudin.
She is a 7th grade student who got very interested when we asked for guest recipes. She shared her simple and easy rice banana kheer recipe with us. Amazed by her love towards cooking we share her recipe with you all. Enjoy it .

Mutton Roast / Spicy Mutton Semi Gravy

Mutton Roast(semi gravy) - A perfect curry that blend with any main dishes on your plate. This is one of the cuisine that makes the mutton to taste worthy!
Try it soon and keep your loved ones happy ..

Rasmalai (Using Milk Powder and Egg)

Rasmalai is a Bengali delicacy that is very popular among the Indian sweet lovers. It is usually made with paneer, shaped into flattened balls and cooked in thickened milk. Here is an easy and quick rasmalai recipe made with milk powder flavored with cardamom and pistachios.

Rajma Masala / Red Kidney Beans Curry

Rajma masala is a popular north indian dish that is made very often in punjabi households. This is a great dish for parties because it is so rich and creamy ..

Sweet Potato Jamun / Gulab Jamun with Sweet Potato( Cheeni Kilangu)

One of the most loved indian sweets is gulab jamun. This recipe is also about jamuns but made from sweet potato. With less ingredients you get a healthy and tasty jamuns. Try this different. jamuns and enjoy .

Brinjal Fry Masala / Kathirikkai Kootu

Brinjal fry kootu is a simple and tasty side dish. You can use eggplant also but this taste more delicious with brinjal. Tamarind tangy flavor along with fried brinjals taste makes this one a nice combination for white rice. Try it and see .

Easy Ghee Rice

This recipe is another version of ghee rice. Quite easy recipe but very flavorful one. When you r in a hurry but still need a good rice recipe then surely you can choose this because you can make this in minutes. With simple steps you get a tasty ghee rice. Hope you try it .

Kinnathapam / Steamed Rice Cake

A traditional & all time favorite toothsome dessert for Muslims of all generations. The delicious aroma of ghee and cardamom makes you mouth watering. It is always considered as a favorite for all Muslims from Seashore borders of TN & Kerala .

Nethili Karuvadu Thokku / Anchovies Dried Fish Thokku

Dried fish are good sources of calcium. Nethili karuvadu thokku is perfect with steamed rice, idly ,dosa etc,. Anyone will crave for it when served hot, or the best way of all is serving it on the next day after it is cooked .

Potato Podimas / Poori Potato Masala

Potato podimas is a basic and regular south indian side dish. We often make this podimas for pooris. This recipe is very very simple and easy but flavorful and healthy side dish .

Vegetable Briyani / Pressure Cooker Veg Briyani / South Indian Veg Briyani

We are all fond of chicken briyanis and mutton briyani , in that list i present you this one pot yummy vegetable briyani. Give a break for non-veg briyanis and munch on this delicious veg briyani. This recipe is easy to prepare and its really a flavorful one too. So hope you will definitely try this ..

Semiya Payasam/ Vermicelli Payasam

Semiya payasam is such an easy dessert to make for festive occasions or even on a normal day. The roasted nuts and dates in the payasam adds extra taste. After a heavy meal in the weekends this sweet and easy dessert adds more joy in the end. Enjoy ..

Raw Banana Bajji / Plantain Fritters

Bajji is a simple snack even the beginners can make at home. Usually I don't recommend to buy such food from outside because it will be oily. But I must agree, When we go for kanyakumari beach, there is a Aachi bajji shop, where the taste is awesome. She makes variety of delicious bajjis. Next time when you happen to visit the Kanyakumari beach, Please try some ..

Chicken Sandwich / Chicken and Egg Sandwich

Normally sandwich is a all time favourite of kids, this serves as an appetizing breakfast for them. Here the sandwich is made out of chicken and egg so it is a flavorful one. A sandwich and a cup of hot chai makes a perfect breakfast

Potato Podimas Paratha / Potato Stuffed Paratha

This is one of the types of stuffed chapathis. Using potato podimas as stuffing this chappathi is made.  This is one complete meal and you don't need any side dish. If needed you can have it with curd or raita. Try this easy and healthy potato podimas stuffed chappathi.

Bread Jamun / Instant Gulab Jamun

Bread jamun is a easy to make recipe. It is an alternate recipe of gulab jamun. Its made only with three ingredients milk, sugar and bread. This is very easy recipe and can be made very soon during functions.

Taffaha Smoothie with Fastiq Ice Cream / Apple Smoothie with Pistachio Ice cream

Taffaha smoothie with Fastiq ice cream topping makes the drink a perfect choice for all smoothie lovers. Try it in home and Njoy !

Oratti / Rice Flour Roti

Oratti is a traditional cuisine from the South Indian states of Kerala and Tamil Nadu borders. Especially for Muslim families from this origin prepare this cuisine for all special occasions. With slight variations in ingredients & cooking there is a different cuisine called Pathiri(we may post later) which is also popular in these areas. I learned this recipe from my Mom. Further variation of adding coconut while mixing the dough is my Mom-in-law's style

Prawn Fritters / Prawn Vada

A perfect evening snack prepared with prawns. Everybody loves prawns. Prawns really tastes yummy and its really an easiest thing to cook. This is a flavorsome and a versatile starter. Enjoy this prawn fritters with hot tea. Soo yummy ..

Idiyappam Kothu / Masala Idiyappam / Recipe using Leftover Idiyappam

If you have remaining idiyappam at home, this recipe will make another spicy and crunchy breakfast .

Sodhi Kulambu / Tirunelveli Sodhi

Sodhi Kulambu is a famous dish in Tirunelveli district, Tamilnadu. In this recipe the veggies are cooked in coconut milk and moong dal which makes this stew very delicious. Try this special dish with appam or idiyappam and impress your family members. Good luck ..