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 ..

Drumstick Thoran / Muringakkai Thoran

Drumstick is one of my favourite vegetable. This tastes even better when cooked with masalas. This is a simple and easy sidedish for rice. The drumstick coated with masalas really tastes soo yummy. Hope you all will try this healthy murungaikai thoran ..

Arisi mavu Dosa / Rice flour dosa

This is one of the dosa varieties made with puttu flour. If shortage of regular dosa batter we suddenly adopt this as this dosa is easy to make and taste really good with fish gravy or any spicy gravy. This dosa is very light in texture and its good for old people. Give it a try.

Beef Fry - South Indian Style

This is a traditional and simple beef fry recipe. With minimum ingredients you can have a tasty beef fry. We especially make beef fry during bakrid and have it along with chukkappam ( yummy snack).

This both together tastes just out of the world. You got to try this for sure .

Beef Cutlet / Meat Cutlet

When i was in school days, in the town they opened a new bakery. We get delicious cutlets, chicken rolls, these kind of stuff, My mother is a genius in cooking, Her talent is that, she tastes the food from hotels and tries out by herself the same recipe. Thus she found this one. Its a perfect evening snack. And its healthy when you prepare it in home instead of buying outside. You can just have it without any sauce or dip because the cutlet itself taste delicious and flavorsome. When we go out for picnic, we make a bunch of these and have it with hot chai. Its easy to make so i hope you will try this and enjoy the taste .

Tea Cake

Roadside Tea Shop - A place where all levels of people enjoy having a tea and the variety of snacks. The tea cake is a special snack that shines in the showcase of Tea-shops in South-India especially in Tamil Nadu & Kerala. All of you would have enjoyed this from your native Tea-shops. Try cooking this in your home & enjoy

Ragi Semiya Upma / Ragi vermicelli

Health is Wealth. To start a day with a healthy breakfast we decided to post a variety cuisine with Ragi. Ragi is one of the millet variety. It's a powerhouse of health benefiting nutrients that can also helps in reducing weight. Here you go with very simple steps to cook a quick breakfast

Roasted Broccoli / Stir Fry Broccoli

Roasted Broccoli - A tasty cuisine with rich of health benefits. Broccoli's are a favourite veggie for all vegans & non vegans. You all try to include Broccoli as one of the cruciferous vegetables you eat on regular basis and stay healthy

Aloo Palak / Potatoes in Spinach curry

Aloo Palak - A delicious rich & creamy gravy for Vegans. A versatile dish that helps the body to gain all healthy benefits. When Palak (Spinach) & Potato combine together it provides a tasty & colorful combo