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Rice

#17 Paneer Fried Rice

Paneer Fried rice recipe is a quick nutritious rice dish that goes good in lunch box  or as a quick dinner. To Marinate Paneer: Tomato ketchup -1 tbsp Soya sauce  -1/2 tsp Red Chilli sauce – 1 tsp Pepper powder -1 tsp Corn flour -1tbsp 100 gm of cubed Paneer Salt to taste Marinate for 40 minutes. Vegetables Needed: Garlic  -4 nos ( well chopped) Onion -1 ( big) green …

MilkShakes

#16 Strawberry MilkShake

Strawberry are excellent source of vitamin c and antioxidants. It is also a good source for weight management and blood sugar regulation. Very simple and tasty Strawberry milkshake without ice-cream ingredients are as follows. Ingredients: Fresh Strawberries – 15 nos Sugar – 5 tbsp Chill milk – 1 and 1/2 glass( boil and cool to room temp) and keep it in fridge. Method: Wash the strawberries and slice it roughly. …

Deserts

#15 Carrot Kheer

  Right from my school days, my mom prepared this drink to me and my sister. This is my most favourite drink. Often I prepare this kheer to my son.  It is rich as well as heavy to  replace a morning breakfast. Kids will  enjoy the morning with Kheer. Ingredients: Carrot – 1 no(large) Milk – 2 cups Sugar – 4 tbsp Cashew nuts – 4 nos Almond – 4 …

Tiffin

#14 Multigrain Millet Idli

Varagu helps in controlling Blood Sugar and Cholesterol. Ragi Millet is an excellent  source of natural Calcium which helps in strengthening bones for growing children and aging people. Kambu has 8 times Iron content higher than normal white rice. The rich Iron content in Kambu aids in improving the Hemoglobin level in blood and prevents anemia. For this Idli, I used 3 kinds of Millets. What you need? Varagu    …

Dry Dishes Side Dishes

#13 Vaazhakkai Kalyana Curry/Raw Banana Curry

As the name says, Vaazhakkai Kalyana Curry is an unique South Indian Veggie dry curry which is usually served in marriages. This Raw Banana curry is slightly different from what we do on a daily basis at home. Again, the richness of the gram powder and coconut evens the spiciness and aroma. Ingredient: Raw Banana -1 Corriander Seeds -2 spoon Bengal Gram daal – 1 spoon Red Chilli – 4 …

Gravy Side Dishes

#12 Vegetable Stew

Vegetable Stew is another high variety of a veggie dish that makes a beautiful combination for Idiyaapam,Aapam or Dosa. Richness and mesmerizing aroma of coconut makes the stew a very special one. Ingredients: Coconut – 1 ( Well Grated) Carrot    -1 Potato   -1 Beans   -8 Ginger-1 Tbsp(grated) Green Chilli-2 Curry Leaves -1 Spring Salt – as needed. Onion-2 Oil-2 tbsp. Cocunut Milk Preparation: First grind the grated coconut with …

Chutney

#11 Red Bell Pepper ( Red Capsicum) Chutney

Capsicum boosts the immune system in our body and also have an anti-inflammatory effect on the body. Nutritious chutney recipe made with Red Capsicum or Red Bell Pepper. You can make this Chutney with green or yellow capsicum also. Do note that the flavor and taste varies.   Ingredients: Red Capsicum   – 1 (Big Size) Onion                  -1 (Small Size) Tomato      …

Sweets

#9 PaalKova

Dear Friends , This post is to share a quick way of preparing paalkova  using microwave oven within minutes. One of my close friend, Nirmala from Sydney taught me..   Ingredients: Milk                           – 1 Cup Thickened Cream  – 1 Cup ( In India, you can use amul fresh cream- freeze it for a day and then use). Milk …

Bakes Cakes

#8 Mango Cup Cake ( Eggless)

  Cup Cakes are usually one of the bucket list for kids for their snack time.My son too loves cup cakes . Usually , we get only Vannila or Chocolate from the shops. So , I tried to slightly make a different one using Mango Puree. This became one of the default choice in the list for my kid now and I am sure your kids too love it to …

Deserts

#7 Poppy Seed Coconut Milk Payasam

Poppy seed Coconut  milk payasam is another south Indian home made desert. A great desert on a Sunday afternoon post lunch….Hmmmm….Sleep guaranteed 🙂 You cannot win to avoid your sleep if post eating this. Traditionally, grandmas make this to kids so that they a good sound sleep. This is one my favorite recipe that my Mom does for me often. Note: Poppy seed may not be allowed in most countries …