Biriyani- Pulao varieties

Vegetable Biriyani

          Vegetable biriyani is a rich, exotic rice that is made with a lot of vegetables and spices. It is completely different from pulav and fried rice. It contains three main ingredients that is not included in pulav and fried rice-curd, red chilli powder and tomato. Usually the rice and the …

Festivals

Kaaradaiyaan Nonbu

Kaaradaiyaan Nonbu, also known as Savithri Viratham, is a traditional festival observed in Tamil Nadu, where married women fast and pray for the well-being and long life of their husbands. Unmarried girls also participate in this festival, praying to the divine for a virtuous husband in the future. The name “Kaaradaiyaan Nonbu” comes from the …

Mango rice
Rice

Mango Rice / Maavinakayi chithranna / Mangai Sadham

Raw mango rice is a South Indian delicacy made with sour mangoes. We prepare it like we make lemon rice at home. Here in this recipe, the tanginess comes from the raw mango instead of lemon juice. It is one of the easiest rice varieties which can be made in few minutes without any fuss. …

Pickle

Mangai thokku / Sweet and Spicy Mango pickle

Mangai thokku is made using grated raw mango and it is a traditional pickle from Tamilnadu. Mangoes are everyone’s favourite be it a raw mango or ripened one. We can make a lot of recipes using both raw and ripened mango. During Summer season, we can see lot of mangoes in the market. Using raw …

Baked Snacks & Sweets Snacks / Chaat

Baked Ragi crisps

MAking DoughBaked Ragi Crisps are a wholesome and crunchy snack made using ragi (finger millet), one of the most nutritious millets. These baked crisps are a healthier alternative to deep-fried snacks, offering the perfect balance of taste, nutrition, and crunch. Rich in fiber, calcium, and essential nutrients, ragi crisps are an ideal guilt-free snack for …

Tiffin

Besan cheela / Veg omelette

Besan cheela or Veg omelette is a savoury pancake which is packed with proteins. It is very easy to make and healthy too. Though I shot this video two years back, missed to publish it. My amma has lot of recipe collections and this is from that collection. This was under the name veg omelette …

UrulaiKizhangu Bajji
Snacks / Chaat

UrulaiKizhangu Bajji / Potato bajji

Bajji is a famous evening time snack that originated from Indian subcontinent. There are many varieties of bajji and in this post I am going to explain how to make urulaikizhangu bajji. Urulaikizhangu is the local name for potato in tamil. From my childhood days I have relished this delicacy. Though I have seen many …

Payasam

Paal Payasam

Paal payasam is an exotic dessert made with rice, milk and sugar. It is made on the festival days and offered to God. This kheer should not be too thick. Else it will land up in paal sadham(milk rice) instead of paal payasam. This is one of the common errors that many make. You have …

Rasam

Pineapple Rasam

Pineapple Rasam is a unique and flavourful variation of the traditional South Indian rasam that beautifully blends sweet, tangy, and spicy tastes. Made with fresh pineapple, tomatoes, aromatic spices, and herbs, this rasam is a refreshing twist to the classic comfort soup served with rice or enjoyed as a warm drink. 🌿 Why Pineapple Rasam …

Breads- Buns-Cakes

Eggless Chocolate cake with Frosting

Eggless Chocolate Cake with Frosting is a rich, moist and soft homemade cake made without eggs, perfect for vegetarians and anyone looking for an easy eggless baking recipe. This delicious chocolate cake is made with simple pantry ingredients and topped with a smooth, creamy chocolate frosting that enhances its deep chocolate flavor. Whether you are …

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