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…

Moong Dal Kichadi Recipe/Dal Kichadi Recipe – Restaurant Style Dal Kichadi - Moong Dal Kichadi Video in both English & Tamil

 Moong Dal Kichadi is delicious, healthy and protein packed one pot meal made with rice and moong dal. Dal Kichadi is traditionally made with moong dal but can be replaced with masoor dal or thoor dal. If you run out of vegetables then this Dal Kichadi is one healthy and delectable one pot meal that can be done in just 30 minutes. Do try out this delicious and tempting Moong Dal Kichadi and post your comments here. Meanwhile do check out other interesting Vegetarian Rice Varieties/Pulavs/Biryanis here and Non-Vegetarian Biryanis/Pulavs here. Check out the link for video recipe of Dal Kichadi in both English & Tamil

Here’s how to make Moong Dal Kichadi 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…

Aval Vadai Recipe/Poha Vadai Recipe/Flattened Rice Vadai Recipe – Easy Aval Vadai in just 20 minutes

Aval/Poha/Flattened Rice vadai is an easy, quick and tempting vadia recipe that can be made in  jiffy and served as evening snacks for kids. The best part of this vadai is that it does not involve any grinding and requires just few ingredients that is readily available in the kitchen pantry.Do try out this scrumptious and delectable Aval Vadai and post your comments here. Meanwhile do check out other interesting and tempting Starters/EveningSnacks/Appetizers here and other Vadai Varieties here.

Here’s how to make Aval Vadai with step by step photos…

Onion Mirchi Sabji Recipe/Onion Capsicum Sabji/Shimla Mirch Pyaz Ki Sabji/Onion Capsicum Masala Recipe with step by step photos

 Shimla Mirchi Pyaz Sabji/Onion Capsicum Sabji is a creamy and delectable recipe made with perfect blend of spices bursting with flavours. This sabji is made with yogurt as base which along with the addition of besan flour gives a creamy texture. The onions and capsicums are fried separately then added to the sabji and cooked with the gravy. Do try out this creamy and flavourful Onion Mirchi Sabji and post your comments here. Meanwhile do check out other interesting North Indian Sabjis, Paneer Recipes & Gravies, Rotis/Naans & chaptis here.

Here’s how to make Onion Mirchi Sabji with step by step photos…

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...

Vegetable Fajita Recipe/Mixed Vegetable Fajita Recipe/Mexican Vegetable Fajita Recipe/Mixed Vegetable Stir Fry - Mexican Fajita with Video in both English & Tamil

Today, I am going to share an exotic, quick and healthy Vegetable Fajita that can be made in a jiffy. This is amusing and super tempting Vegetable Fajita [Pronounced as fahHeetah] is a Mexican delight. Fajita is a Mexican term or Tex- Mex for little vegetables stips, meat strips , grilled and served with Mexican Rice, Salsa, Guacamole, Sour cream and beans. The Fajitas are usually served sizzling hot in an iron skillet to our table in authentic Mexican restaurants. The sizzling sound, hot steam and wonderful aroma will just want us to complete the whole skillet. Do try out this super heathy, colourful and sizzling Vegetable Fajita and post your comments here. Meanwhile do check out other interesting Mexican Recipes here.

Here’s how to make Vegetable Fajita with step by step photos & Video

Chana Saag Recipe/Curried Chick pea with Spinach/Chickpea and Spinach Curry/Pasalakeerai Kondakadalai Masala Recipe/Chana Ke Saag Recipe with step by step photos/Chana Saag Video in English & Tamil

Chana Ke Saag is a super nutritious and healthy dish in which Chana/Chickpeas are cooked along with perfect blend of spices and Saag [Greens/Keerai]. This curry is loaded with proteins, nutrients and fiber from chickpeas and other vitamins and minerals from the greens. This Chana Saag with Jeera Rice makes this a wholesome balanced meal. Do try out this delicious and protein rich Chana Saag and post your comments here. Meanwhile do check out other interesting Paneer Recipeshere , Soya Chunks Recipes here and North Indians Sabjis & Curries here.

Here’s how to make Chana Saag with step by step photos…

Tawa Paneer Recipe/Paneer Tawa Masala/Tawa Paneer Masala Recipe/Restaurant Style Tawa Paneer Recipe/Tawa Paneer Video Recipe in English & Tamil

Tawa Paneer Masala is a quick and easy paneer masala recipe which has unique taste and flavour to it. The unique taste is due to the Paav Bhaji masala powder that is added to make the tawa paneer. Tawa Paneer is a popular and common paneer recipe found in restaurant menus and street side food vendors. The paneer is marinated and fried in tawa and then added to onion, tomato and capsicum masala. Do try out this delectable and tempting Tawa Paneer and post your comments here. Meanwhile do check out other interesting and popular Paneer Recipes here and other North Indian Subjis here.

Here’s how to make Tawa Paneer Recipe with step by step photos…

Rava Vadai Recipe/Sooji Vadai Recipe/How to make Sooji Vadai with step by step photos/Instant Rava Vadai Recipe/Semolina Vadai Recipe

Rava Vadai/Sooji Vadai is a super tempting, easy and quick vadai recipe that does not involve any grinding and can be made in no time with fewer ingredients available at home. Do try out this Rava Vadai and post your comments here. Meanwhile do check out other interesting and tempting Vadai Varieties here and other Starters/Appetizers/Evening Snackshere.

Here’s how to make Rava Vadai with step by step photos…

Potato & Bread Patties Recipe/Aloo Pattie Recipe/Aloo Tikki Recipe

 Aloo Tikki/Aloo Pattie is a simple and quick evening snack recipe that can be made in no time. This pattie can also be used when making sandwiches and served for a filling and healthy breakfast or dinner. Do try out this delicious and healthy Aloo tikka/Pattie and post your comments here. Meanwhile do check out other interesting and tempting Evening Snacks/Starters/Appetizers here.

Here’s how to make Potato Patties with step by step photos…

Paneer Pulav Recipe/Paneer Pulav with Fresh Ground Masala/How to make Paneer Pulav with step by step photos

Paneer Pulav is a delicious, easy and healthy Lunch Box recipe that can be made quickly. There are different ways to make Paneer Pulav, this is yet another unique way of preparing it. Instead of adding whole spices, I have ground the spices and added it when making the pulav. This in fact makes this Paneer Pulav unique, divine and bursting with flavours. Do try out this lovely and tempting Paneer Pulav and post your comments here. Meanwhile do check out other interesting and mouthwatering Paneer Recipes here, other North Indian Subjishere.

Here’s how to make Paneer Pulav with step by step photos…

Tomato Chutney Recipe/Thakkali Chutney Recipe/No Onion Thakkali Chutney/Thakkali Chutney with step by step photos & Video in English & Tamil

 Tomato Chutney is a very popular and common accompaniment served along with Idlis, Dosas, Kuzhi paniyaram etc. This is a delectable and tempting Chutney that is made with out onions. Do try out this unique, tangy & spicy chutney that can be made in a jiffy. Meanwhile do check out other interesting and delectable Chutney Varieties/Chutney Vagaigal/Thuvaiyal Varieties here.

Here’s how to make Tomato Chutney with step by step photos…

Schezwan Fried Rice Recipe/Schezwan Fried Rice with Homemade Schezwan Sauce/Schezwan Fried Rice Recipe Video in English & Tamil

 Schezwan Fried Rice is a very famous and popular Indo Chinese dish served in restaurants. Fresh cooked white rice or left over white rice is added to the stir fried vegetables along with strong and pungent Schezwan Sauce. Schezwan food is known for its prominent flavours and high spice level coming from Sichuan pepper and Chilli peppers. I have used the home made Schezwan Sauce but you can use the store bought ones also. Do try out this Schezwan Fried Rice and post your comments here. Meanwhile do check out other interestingIndo –Chinese, Chinese recipes here.

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

Maangai Inji Thokku Recipe/Maa Inji Thokku Recipe/Mango Ginger Pickle Recipe/How to make Maangai Inji Thokku with step by step photos & Video in both English & Tamil

 Maangai Inji Thokku/Maa Inji Thokku is a unique, delicious and finger-licking thokku bursting with flavours. Mango ginger/Maa Inji [Curcuma Amada] is a seasonal root vegetable used to make pickles/thokku in South India. Mango Ginger is neither related to Ginger nor Mango but to turmeric. They look like ginger, but impart raw mango smell when peeled, along with sharpness of ginger towards the end when eaten raw.

Mango Ginger belongs to turmeric family, has antibacterial ,antibiotic properties, anti-inflammatory, anti-allergic properties and is used for medicinal purposes in Ayurveda and Unani. Not just that they are great appetizers but also used for curing skin diseases, bronchitis, asthma etc.

Mango Ginger Pickle/Thokku is very easy to make and is extremely tasty. It is best served with curd rice, rasam rice or even with idlis, dosas, rotis, chapatis etc or it can just be mixed with steam cooked white rice and enjoyed.

Here’s how to make Maangai Inji Thokku/Maa Inji Thokku with step by step photos & Video…

Schezwan Noodles Recipe/Schezwan Noodles/Schezwan Noodles with step by step photos

Schezwan Noodles is a very famous and popular Indo Chinese dish served in restaurants. The Hakka Noodles are cooked and then added to stir fried vegetables along with strong and pungent Szhezwan Sauce. Schezwan or Sichuan food is an important part of Chinese cuisine, which finds its roots in the Sichuan Province. Schezwan food is known for its prominent flavours and high spice level coming from Sichuan pepper and chilli peppers. I have used the home made Schezwan Sauce but you can use the store bought ones also. Do try out this Schezwan Noodles and post your comments here. Meanwhile do check out other interesting Indo –Chinese, Chinese recipes here.

Here’s how to make Schezwan Noodles with step by step photos…