Recipe Index

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BAKED GOODIES

Cakes / Cupcakes

Banana Chocolate Chip Cake

Carrot Cake ~ Moist & Soft

Chocolate Cup Cakes

Chocolate Marble Cake
Choco-chip Nut Cake
Christmas Fruit / Plum Cake
Devil's Food Cake
Double Chocolate Loaf Cake
Microwave Chocolate Cake
One Bowl Vanilla Cupcakes

Orange N Chocolate Malai Cake

Red Velvet Cup Cakes

Tutti Fruti Tea Cake

Brownies / Muffins

Banana Nut Muffins
Basic Muffin Recipe
Butterscotch Blondies
Chocolate Banana Muffins
Katherine Hepburn Brownies
Mocha Muffins with Coffee Glaze
Mom's Sweet Muffins
Orange Muffins with Orange Glaze
Spicy Couscous Muffins

Eggless Baking

Apple Crumble Rolls
Banana Cinnamon Scones
Cottage Cheese Cake (Paneer Cake)

Chocolate Brownies

Chocolate Espresso Cake

Chocolate Microwave Cake

Chocolate Sponge Cake
Coffee Cake
Dates Cake (Vegan) - Step by Step
Fruit Cake
Mango Cake
Savory Semolina / Suji Cake
Vanilla Sponge Cake
Vegan Orange Cake

Cookies / Biscuits / Biscotti

Butter Cookies

Chocolate Chip Almond Biscotti
Chocolate Crinkle Cookies
Oats Cookies
Oatmeal Raisin Cookies (Step by Step)

Eggless Cookies
Almond Custard Cookies
Chocolate Chip Cookies
Oats Almond Cookies
M&M Cookies
Mexican Wedding Cookies / Snowball Cookies

Nankhatai
Orange Shortbread Cookies
Shrewsbury Biscuits
Slice N Bake / Tutti Frutti Cookies
Thumbprint Cookies
Torcetti / Torcettini Cookies (little twists)

Breads

Quick Breads

Chocolate Tutti Frutti Banana Loaf
Eggless Banana Loaf / Bread

Eggless Cinnamon Chocolate Chip Banana Bread
Orange Tutti Fruti Bread

Yeast Breads

5 Minute No Knead Artisan Bread
Bialys (Chewy Rolls topped with caramelized onions)
Braided Pizza Bread - Step by Step
Cinnamon Honey Rolls
Coconut Rolls
Croissants / French Croissants
Dinner Rolls / Pav Buns
Focaccia with Caramelized Onions
Garlic Mushroom Pizza

Garlic Bread Rolls
Garlic and Smoked Tomato Dip Pull Apart Bread
Hokkaido Milk Bread | Eggless Basic White Bread
Homemade Pizza (Vegetable Pizza) - Step by Step
Paneer Crescents
Stuffed Buns / Masala Stuffed Rolls
Tutti Fruti Mini Buns

Other Bakes

Baked Cauliflorets
Baked Chick Peas / Garbanzo Beans
Baked Potato Casserole
Baked Taco Bowls
Cheesy Bread Cups 
Chocolate Pudding Pie
Vegetable Lasagna with homemade Lasagna sheets w/o pasta machine.

BREAKFAST

Aappam
Adai / Murungakeerai Adai (Mixed Lentil Crepes)
Couscous Puttu

Dhoklas / Tomato Dhoklas
Eggless Oats and Dates Pancakes
Healthy Chewy Granola Bars
Idlis with Tricolor Chutneys
Oats Rajma Toast
Instant Oats Idlis
Mushroom Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Mushroom Stuffed Kuzhi Paniyaram
Onion Oothappam
Paasiparuppu Puttu
Pesarattu Dosa
Rava Semiya Idli
Rava Upma
Venn Pongal

SIDE DISHES FOR IDLI / DOSAS

Chutney / Thuvaiyal / Thokku Varieties

Coriander-Mint Chutney

Garlic Smoked Tomato Chutney
Ginger Chutney / Allam Pachadi
Ginger Tomato Chutney
Hotel Coconut Chutney
Ketti Chutney
Pachcha Thakkali Chutney
Peerkangai Thogayal / Ridge gourd Chutney
Pudina / Mint Thokku
Tomato Onion Chutney
Verkadalai /  Groundnut Chutney


Gravies / Sambar Varieties
Idli Sambar  (with Moong Dal)
Kadappa Recipe / Kumbakonam Kadappa


Spice Powder / Podi Varieties

Idli Milagai Podi
Poondu Milagai Podi / Garlic Gun powder

Dips/Spreads/Sauces

Vegan Chocolate Peanut Butter

SOUTH INDIAN LUNCH MENU

Rice Varieties

Coconut Rice (Thengaai Saadam)
Coriander Biryani
Curd Rice ~ Thayir Sadam
Karuveppilai Sadam (Spicy Curry leaf Rice)
Mango Rice (Maanga Sadham)
Mushroom and Peas Pulao
Peas Pulao
Pepper Fried Rice
Puliodharai
Poondu Vengaya Puliodharai
Soya Chunks Peas Pulao
Spicy Coconut Rice
Tomato Pulao
Tomato Methi Pulao
Tomato Rice
Vegetable Biriyani
Vegetable Brinji Rice
Vegetable Pulao


SAMBAR / RASAM / KULAMBU  FOR RICE

Capsicum Sambar
Carrot Beans Sambar
Chettinad Kalyana Vatral Kulambu
Chettinad Kaara Kulambu
Chettinad Kathirikkai Poondu Kulambu
Chettinad Thakkali Kulambu
Chow-Chow / Chayote Sambar
Drumstick / Murungakkai Sambar
Ennai Kathirikkai Kulambu (No Onion / Garlic)
Gongurra Pappu / Dal
Karuveppilai Poondu Kulambu (Spicy Curry Leaves & Garlic Gravy)
Kathirikkai Kaara Kulambu  (Brinjal Spicy Gravy)
Keerai Masiyal
Kothavarangai / Cluster Beans Puli Kulambu
Mamidikaya Pappu / Mango Dal
Mochai Kulambu
Mochai Puli Kulambu
Mor Kulambu
Mullangi / Radish Sambar
Murungakeerai Paruppu (Drumstick leaves Dal)
Pachcha Thakkalikkai Paruppu (Raw Green Tomato Dal)
Pulichakeerai Thokku
Quick Rasam (With sambar powder)
Seeraga Kulambu (Spicy Cumin Gravy)
Vankayya Bhajji / Pappu (Aubergine Dal)
Vatral Kulambu 
Vengaya Kari Vadagam

SIDE DISHES FOR RICE

Poriyals / Stir Fry

Aloo Pepper Fry

Avarakkai Poriyal / Broad beans Curry
Baby Potatoes Roast / Fry
Besanwali Bhindi

Brinjal Peanut Curry
Capsicum Peanut Poriyal
Carrot Moong Dal Poriyal / Stir Fry
Chakkaravalli Kilangu Poriyal (Sweet potato Curry)
Cheppakizhangu Fry (Arbi / Taro Root Fry)
Chettinad Vazhakkai Curry
Chilli Egg / Chinese Egg Stir Fry
Gongurra Soya Curry
Jodhpuri Aloo

Karamani / String Beans Poriyal (in Microwave)
Kathirikkai Milagu Curry (Brinjal Pepper fry)
Midhi Pavakkai Poriyal (Baby Bitter gourds Stir fry)
Murungakeerai Poriyal (Drumstick Leaves Stir Fry)
Podalangai Poriyal (Snakegourd Stir Fry)
Potato Capsicum Curry 
Potato Oil Roast
Potato Podimas
Potato Roast
Roasted Egg Curry

Sirukeerai Poriyal / Amaranthus Stir Fry
Soya Chukka / Dru Soya Chunks Curry
Stuffed Brinjal Curry

Vazhakkai / Plantain Pepper Fry (in Microwave)
Vazhakkai Varuval

Vendakkai / Okra Stir Fry

Kootu / Gravy Varieties

Cabbage Kootu 
Chow-Chow Kootu
Chettinad Potato Kurma
Chettinad Vazhakkai / Plantain Kurma
Mango Pachadi
Poricha Kulmabu / Poricha Kootu (No onion, No Garlic)

Sorakkai / Bottle Gourd Spicy Curry

Sigappu Mulai Keerai Masiyal

PICKLES & PODIS

Cut Mango Pickle ~ Manga Oorugai

Gooseberry Pickle ~ Nellikkai Oorugai
Kothamalli Thokku / Coriander Thokku Pickle

Mango Thokku Pickle

Podi/Spice Powder for Rice
Paruppu Podi

INDIAN BREADS

Butter Naan | Without Yeast | Basic Naan
Ceylon Channa Parotta

Chinese Stir Fried Vegetable Parathas
Homemade Naan | without yeast | Stove top Method (Step by Step)
Paneer Parathas
Paneer Wraps
Puris

SIDE DISHES FOR CHAPPATHIS / ROTIS

Aalampana

Aloo Gobhi
Baked Shahi Paneer
Cauliflower Peas Kurma
Channa Masala
Chavli Amti (Black Eyed Peas Curry)
Chettinad Paneer Pirattal
Chettinad Vegetable Kurma
Chilli Paneer
Dal Makhani (Restaurant Style)
Dal Paneer Masala
Dal Tadka
Egg Masala Gravy
Gobi Gulistan
Gulab Jamun Spicy Curry
Hot, Sweet & Sour Vegetables
Kadai Mushroom
Kadai Vegetable Gravy
Kerala Kadala Curry 
Kothamalli Channa Curry
Matar Paneer
Matar Panner Butter Masala
Moong Sprouts Bhaji
Mushroom & Peas Makhani
Mushroom Masala
Mushroom Pepper Fry
Peas Masala (Restaurant Style)
Paneer Butter Masala
Paneer Gulshan
Paneer Kurma (without coconut)
Paneer Makhani
Paneer Makhanwala
Paneer Tawa Masala
Paneer Tikka Masala
Rajma Masala
Shahi Paneer
Sirkewala Jhinga
Soya Chunks Kofta Curry
Soya Chunks & Mung Beans Sprouts Curry
Tawa Paneer Masala
Thakkali / Tomato Thokku
Vegetable Kofta Curry
Vegetarian Keema Matar (Minced Cauliflower & Peas Curry)

SNACKS / EVENING TIFFIN VARIETIES
Deep Fried

Aloo Bonda

Aloo Mirch Bhajjis
Baby Corn Satay
Bottle gourd Fritters / Lauki Bhajjias

Bread Rolls

Chilli Bread / Bread Masala
Keerai Bonda

Manchurian Burger

Masala Peanuts

Masala Vadai

Mutter Ki Kachori
Nargisi Kebabs

Onion Pakora / Garam Pakoda

Paneer Potato Pops

Pappad Rolls

Sabudana Vada

Sambar Vadai

Sundaikkai Masaal Vadai
Sweet Corn Vadai (with Urad Dal)

Vazhakkai Bajji / Plantain Fritters
Vazhakkai Chips / Plantain Chips

Vegetable Bonda

Healthy 

Baked Cauliflorets
Baked Chick Peas / Garbanzo Beans
Cheesy Bread Cups (baked)
Chilli Garlic Potatoes with Noodles
Chinese Egg Noodles
Noodles in Tomato Sauce
Puli Aval
Rajma Tikkis / Red Kidney Beans Patties

SOUPS

Chinese Vegetable Noodles Soup

Coriander and Carrot Soup

Creamy Pumpkin Soup
Creamy Vegetable Soup
Sweet Corn Soup
Tomato Pasta Soup
Watermelon Gazpacho

SALADS / SUNDALS

Cantaloupe Salsa
Carrot Almond Salad
Couscous Salad

Chick Peas / Kondakadalai Sundal

Kadalai Paruppu / Channa Dal Sundal (Tangy Version)
Thenga Manga Pattani Sundal

STREET FOOD / CHAATS

Aloo Anardhana Chaat
Ceylon Channa Parotta
Date Tamarind Sweet Chutney

Mint Aloo Chaat
Paneer Tak-a-Tak
Pav Bhaji
Peanuts Chaat ~ Beach Style
Peas Chaat ~ Beach Style
Snackuits Chaats
Spicy Corn on Cob

INDIAN FESTIVAL SWEETS

For Neiveidhyams

Akkaravadisal / Akkara Adisil
Aval Payasam
Chakkarai Pongal  (Traditional Method)
Coconut Burfi (in Microwave)
Kalkandu Pongal
Kozhukattai / Modakam (step by step)
Medhu Vadai / Ulundhu Vadai (Hotel Style)
Paanagam
Paal Kozhukattai
Paal Payasam
Paneer Payasam
Paruppu Payasam
Pineapple Rava Kesari / Halwa
Semiya / Vermicelli Kesari
Semiya / Vermicelli Payasam (in Microwave)
Thiruvadirai Kali

For Festivals or Special Occasions

Adhirasam
Baadusha
Bread Jamoon
Chocolate Almond Bark
Chocolate Fudge
Chocolate Halwa (in Microwave)
Chocolate Jujubes
Chocolate Truffles
Coconut Poli
Doodh Bopla Peta
Gulab Jamoon
Javvarisi Payasam / Sago Kheer 
Kaaju Katli / Cashewnut Burfi
Kajirakai
Kesar Sandesh
Komola Kheer (Orange Kheer)
Lavang Latika
Maida Burfi / Maida Cake
Malpuas
Mango Kheer / Mambazha Payasam
No Bake / No Cook Valentine Sweethearts
Orange Chenna Payesh (in Microwave)
Paal Pongal
Puran Poli
Rava Ladoo
Rava Kesari
Sohan Halwa
Somaas / Somaasi
Spiced-up Carrot Sago Kheer
Vanilla Panna Cotta with Basil Seeds (sabja) 

SAVORIES FOR FESTIVAL OCCASIONS

Butter Murukku
Ghee Murukku
Cornflakes Mixture
Ribbon Pakoda / Naadaa Kaaras
Ring Murukku
Uppu Seedai

DRINKS / FRUIT JUICES

Apple Cinnamon Milkshake

Banana Milkshake

Banana Yogurt Shake

Basil Seeds Lemonade (Sabja Lemon Drink)

Black Grape Banana Smoothie
Cantaloupe Slush
Chikoo Milkshake
Chocolate Banana Milkshake
Coconut Strawberry Banana Smoothie
Grape Juice
Homemade Strawberry Crush
Lassi / Sweet Lassi
Lychee / Litchi Sparkler
Mango Jal Jeera
Mango Julius
Mango Milkshake
Oatmeal Banana Breakfast Smoothie
Orange Papaya Passion
Papaya Iron Punch
Rose Milk
Spicy Masala ButterMilk
Strawberry Lemonade
Sweet Lime / Satthukudi / Mosambi Juice
Watermelon Cooler
Watermelon Agua Fresca

PUDDINGS / ICE CREAMS

Mango Nungu Pudding
Eggless Strawberry Ice Cream

Roasted Almond Chocolate Ice Cream | Egg less and homemade

HOW TO  / BASIC ESSENTIALS

Clean Mushrooms / Button Mushrooms
Cook / Boil Peanuts in Microwave
Idli / Dosa Batter
Homemade Caramel Sauce

Homemade Coriander Powder
Homemade Ginger Garlic Paste
Homemade Red Chilli Powder
Kozhukattai Flour / Homemade Rice Flour
Make Cake Flour
Make Kopra / Dry Coconut Flakes from Fresh Coconut
Make Instant Buttermilk
Pulikaichal
Retain the basmati rice to remain separate even after cooking / Prevent the Basmati rice from becoming mushy after cooking
Sambar Powder
How to Sprout Mung Beans / Lentils

BON APPETIT !!!