Ghee Rice in Pressure Cooker/Easy, Quick & Flavourful Ghee Rice in Pressure Cooker/Easy Lunch Box Recipe-Nei Soru

Ghee Rice is a popular rice variety prepared in South India. The spices, nuts are roasted in ghee along with onions and rice, to make this traditional Ghee rice. This ghee rice can be made either by cooking using the dhum process or in pressure cooker. This aromatic ghee rice is usually paired with Chicken Kurma or Vegetable Kurma or any Kurma of your choice. Do try out this delectable Ghee rice and post your comments here. Meanwhile do check out other interesting and tasty VegetarianBiryanis/Pulavs here , Non-Vegetarian Biryanis Pulavs here and Kurma Varieties here.

Here’s how to make Simple Ghee Rice with step by step photos…

Chicken Chinthamani Recipe/Coimbatore Special Chicken Recipe/Kongu Special- Chicken Chinthamani.

 Chicken Chinthamani is an extremely addictive, famous and rustic pan roasted recipe from the district of Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. This tasty, flavourful and spicy Chicken Chinthamani can be made with few ingredients available right in our pantry. Dry Red Chillies play a vital role in this dish and is the king of this recipe. Usually the dry red chillies are deseeded and then added to make this chicken. Make sure to use only gingelly oil to make this chicken which gives unique aroma and taste. Do try out this rustic style, pan roasted Chicken Chinthamani and post your comments here. Meanwhile do not forget to check out other interesting Chicken & Egg Recipes here, Mutton Recipes here, Fish Recipes here and Non-Vegetarian Biryanis/Pulavs here.

Here’s how to make Chicken Chinthamani with step by step photos…

Pannai Keerai Kadaiyal/ Magili keerai Kadaiyal/Village Keerai Kadaiyal/ Celosia Argentea Kadaiyal– Pannai Keerai/பண்ணை கீரை கடையல்

Pannai Keerai or Magili Keerai called Celosia Argentea is an annual herb that grows really well in all conditions. They are easily grown and make an excellent cut flower. The plant has immense medicinal value, helps in curing stomach related problems, prevents cancer, helps in reducing menstrual pain and is good for bones. It is loaded with vitamins and minerals needed for healthy living. Even the seeds of this plant are used to treat diseases of blood and mouth sores. Whenever you come across this keerai variety do buy it and include it in your meal. One big disadvantage is this keerai is not available in the city, but when you go to the outskirts of Chennai it is available abundantly. Do try out this keerai kadaiyal and post your comments here. Meanwhile do check out other interesting and healthy Keerai Recipes here.

Here’s how to make Pannai Keerai Kadaiyal with step by step photos…

Chicken Dhum Biryani Recipe/Marinated Chicken Biryani Recipe/Chicken Biryani Recipe –Method 7/Ooravaitha Kozhi Biryani/Chicken Dhum Biryani with step by step photos & Video in both English & Tamil

Biryani’s – be it Vegetarian Biryani or Non Vegetarian have become the most common, favourite and delightful food for most of the people residing in Tamil Nadu. I have shared different types of Non-Vegetarian Biryanis earlier; this is yet another addition to it. This chicken dhum biryani has a unique flavour and taste to it, as we add the all the required spices and masalas to the chicken and marinate it and then make the biryani. Do try out this unique and fingerlicking Chicken Dhum Biryani and post your comments here. Meanwhile do check out different types of Non-Veg Biryani varieties here, ChickenGravies/Varuvals etc ,  Mutton gravies/varuvalrecipes here, Fish gravies/Varuval recipes here. Also do not forget to check the Vegetarian Biryanis/Pulav varieties here.

Here’s how to make Chicken Dhum Biryani with step by step photos & Video

Mexican Rice Recipe/Spanish Rice Recipe/Mexican Rice Recipe – Method 2/One pot Meal-Mexican Rice with Video in English & Tamil

Are you looking to make something exotic, yet simple, quick and easy one pot meal. Then you have landed in the right place. Check out his Mexican rice which made with blanched & ground tomatoes, along with colourful, vibrant and antioxidant rich bell peppers with perfect touch of spices.  This Mexican rice can be served with Vegetable Fajita or Chicken Fajita, Guacamole and Sour cream on the side. I have already posted one version of Mexican Rice-Method 1 earlier, do check that out also. Do try out this flavourful and super tempting Mexican Rice and post your comments here. Meanwhile do check out other interesting Mexican Recipes here and other Vegetarian RiceVarieties/Biryanis/Pulavs here.

Here’s how to make Mexican Rice with step by step photos & Video...

White Sauce Pasta Recipe/White Sauce Penne Pasta Recipe/Creamy White Sauce Pasta/Pasta Recipe in White Sauce with step by step photos & video

Today I am going to share an exotic recipe right from my kitchen; it is delectable and super tempting Italian delight –White Sauce Pasta. White Sauce is made by melting butter and cooking maida on low flame along with milk and mixing it up with perfect blend of spices. This rich and creamy white sauce is mixed with cooked pasta and vegetables. Do try out this White Sauce Pasta and post your comments here. Meanwhile do check out other interesting and tempting Pasta Recipes here. Please check out the video for the recipe in Tamil

Here’s how to make White Sauce Pasta with step by step photos…

Nethili Meen Kurma Recipe/Anchovies Kurma Recipe/Nethili Meen Thithippu/Nethili Meen Curry with Coconut with step by step photos & Video/ நெத்திலி மீன் குர்மா/ நெத்திலி மீன் தித்திப்பு

Today, I am going to share a very tasty and delicious Nethili Meen Kurma. You must be wondering with the name Nethili Meen Thithippu, though it is named thithippu-meaning sweet, the kurma is a spicy one. It is just a common name given down South in TamilNadu. This Nethili Meen Kurma is my mom’s recipe which I have been thinking of sharing for a pretty long time. Do try out this Nethili Meen Thithippu and post your comments here. Meanwhile do check out interesting Nethili Meen Varuval here and other Fish Recipes, Chicken Recipes, Mutton Recipes here.

Here’s how to make Nethili Meen Kurma with step by step photos and video…

Mutton Kola Urundai Recipe/மட்டன் கோலா உருண்டை/Minced Meat Balls Recipe/Kari Kola Urundai/How to make Kola Urundai with step by step photos & Video in English & Tamil

Mutton kola Urundai/மட்டன் கோலா உருண்டை is a very famous delicacy of Tamil Nadu. Kola Urundais are made with minced mutton, along with perfect blend of spices. There are two versions of making kola urundai, the first one is cooking the minced meat, grinding, adding spices and made into balls and second version is grinding the raw meat, then adding the spices and making the balls. Here I have shared one version of Kola urundai where the meat is cooked and made into kola urundai. Do try out this kola urundai and post your comments. Meanwhile do check out other interesting Mutton Recipes, Chicken Recipes and Fish Recipes here. Please check out the video for Tamil Recipe. Please like, share and subscribe to our youtube channel -Priyas Virundhu

Here's how to make Mutton Kola Urundai with step by step photos and Videos...

South Indian Lunch Menu-13 /Lunch Menu Ideas/Simple Vegetarian Lunch Menu Ideas

Today, I am going to share a very simple and healthy vegetarian lunch menu. Please check out this simple and filling lunch menu, try it out and post your comments here. Meanwhile do not forget to check out other interesting Lunch Menu Ideas here.

Here’s the simple South Indian Lunch Menu/Thali…

Midhukku Vathal Kuzhambu/Vathakuzhambu with Midhukku Vathal

Midhukku Vathal is a very famous and popular vathal made in the district of Thirunelveli and Karaikudi in TamilNadu. Midhukku vathal is made from a small vegetable that belongs to cucumber family which looks similar to kovaikkai. It is called as wild melon in English.  It is very good to include midhukku vathal in our diet because it reduces bad cholesterol, improves digestion and liver function, it also reduces unwanted water retention and helps in de-worming. This vegetable is cut into small pieces, dried in sunlight and then soaked in curd overnight along with salt. During the day it is sun dried and soaked in remaining curd during night till it fully absorbs the curd and becomes crisp and dry. This dried vathal can be stored for about a year. This midhukku vathal can be deep fried in oil and had as side dish along with all rice varieties or can be added in kuzhambu to make vatha kuzhambu. Also checkout other interesting and tempting Vegetarian Gravies/Sambars/Kuzhambus/Rasam Varieties here.

Here’s how to make Midhukku Vathal Kuzhambu with step by step photos…

Rice Bonda Recipe/Left Over Rice Bonda Recipe/Cooked Rice Bonda-How to make easy and quick Rice Bonda/Deep Fried Rice Balls

Today, I am going to share a very easy and quick bonda recipe made with leftover cooked rice. This rice bonda is a wonderful evening snack and a easy way to finish off the left over rice.  The best part is, this recipe does not involve any grinding and can be made in a jiffy. Do try out this tempting and crispy Rice Bonda and post your comments here. Meanwhile do check out other interesting Starters/Appetizers/Evening Snacks here.

Here’s how to make Rice Bonda with step by step photos…

Paruppu Podi/ Andhra Paruppu Podi/Paruppu Podi with Garlic/Podi For Rice

The Paruppu Podi is a lipsmacking podi which made with perfect blend of roasted spices along with thur dal/thuvaram paruppu & fried gram loaded with fresh flavors and aroma. This Paruppu Podi is the native of Andhra and made all over South India. Do try out this super tasty paruppu podi with hot steamed cooked rice along with a dollop of ghee, it will just taste heavenly. Meanwhile friends, do check out other Podi varieties here. Do try out this Paruppu Podi and post your comments here.

Here’s how to make Paruppu Podi with step by step photos…

Kola Meen Kuzhambu Recipe/Kola Meen Kuzhambu with Coconut Milk/Flying Fish Gravy/Flying Fish Gravy with Coconut Milk/Kola Meen Kuzhambu with step by step photos

Today I am going to share a very interesting, tasty and tempting Kola Meen Kuzhambu. I have already posted Kola Meen Varuval made with coconut milk. Both of them are my mom’s recipe, do try it out and post your comments here. Meanwhile do check out other interesting Mutton Recipes, Fish Recipes and Chicken Recipes here.

Here’s how to make Kola Meen Kuzhambu with step by step photos…

Murungakkai Kara Kuzhambu/Drumsticks Gravy/Murungaikkai Kuzhambu/Murungaikkai Kara Kuzhambu Recipe

Today, I am going to share mouthwatering, delicious and traditional Murungaikkai Kaara Kuzhambu recipe. I have already posted several Murungaikeerai Recipes   like Murungaikeerai Thogaiyal,  Murungai keerai soup, Murungaikeerai thanni, Murungai keerai sambar, Murungai keerai muttai poriyal and Murungaikeerai podi.earlier, but to my surprise though I make murungaikkai kara kuzhambu very often at home, I have not posted it. So today it murungaikkai kara kuzhambu from my kitchen to yours. Meanwhile do check out other interesting South Indian Gravies/Kuzhambu varieties here and Keerai Recipes here.

Here’s how to make Murungaikkai Kaara Kuzhambu with step by step photos…

Simple Lunch Menu -11/Quick, Flavourful & Easy Lunch Menu Idea/Simple Vegetarian Lunch Menu

Hello Friends,

Today, I am going to share a very simple and quick lunch menu. You can check other interesting South Indian Lunch Menu Ideas here.

Here’s the Simple Vegetarian Lunch Menu…

Moong Dal Gravy/Split Green Gram Gravy/Paasi Paruppu Kuzhambu [No Onion No Garlic Gravy]/பாசி பருப்பு குழம்பு

Today, I am going to share a very simple, delectable and quick – Moong Dal Gravy. If you are looking for a recipe without onions and garlic then you have landed in the right place. This is thick, rich and creamy gravy that is perfect for vegetarian lunch and on vrat/fasting days. You can serve this Moong Dal Gravy with hot cup of white rice or with rotis/chapatti or idli/dosa. Meanwhile do check out other interesting South Indian Gravies/Dals/Sambars/Rasams here. Do try out this quick Moong dal gravy and post your comments here. Also check out other easy moong dal sambar here.

Here’s how to make Moon Dal Gravy with step by step photos...

South Indian Lunch Menu – 10/Lunch Menu Ideas/Simple Non Vegetarian Lunch Menu

Hello Friends,

Today, I am going to share a very simple, elegant and tempting lunch menu idea. You can check other interesting SouthIndian Lunch Menu Ideas here. Do check out other interesting Non – Vegetarian Recipeshere as well.

Here’s the Simple Non Vegetarian Lunch Menu…

Kuthiravali Arisi Sambar Sadam/Kuthiravali Arisi Bisibelabath/Barnyard Millet Sambar Sadam Recipe

Today, I am going to share a very healthy and quick millet recipe –one pot meal in which lentils, millets and vegetables are cooked together and served hot. In this recipe I have added just red chilli powder and coriander powder but you can very well replace it with bisbelabath mix. You can buy the Bisibelabath mix from shop or make it at home, do check out the recipe here. Do try out this easy and healthy recipe and post your comments here. Meanwhile also check out other Millets recipes here.

Here’s how to make Kuthiravali Arisi Sambar Sadam with step by step photos…

South Indian Lunch Menu – 8/Lunch Menu Ideas

Hello Friends,

Today, I am going to share a very simple, elegant and lovely lunch menu idea. I have posted many South Indian Lunch MenuIdeas earlier, do check that out also and have a great day.

Here’s the South Indian Lunch Menu/Thali….

South Indian Lunch Menu – 7/Lunch Menu Ideas

Hello friends,

Today, I am going to share a very simple and healthy vegetarian lunch menu.Please check out this simple and filling lunch menu, try it out and post your comments. Mean while do not forget to check out interesting other lunch menu ideas here.

Here’s the South Indian Lunch Menu/Thali...