Guacamole Sandwich

A very healthy sandwich with guacamole. Try it you will surely like it. I have posted the guacamole recipe in my previous post. Click here for Guacamole recipe

Guacamole "Avocado Sauce" /How to make Guacamole with step by step photos

Guacamole literally means “Avocado Sauce” and originated in Mexico. Avocado is a fruit, which matures on the tree and ripens afterwards. It is fleshy and has buttery taste. It can be eaten as such, it is loaded with 20 vitamins and minerals and has lots of health benefits. It is packed with antioxidants and fiber and helps to lower cholesterol.

Now a days we get avocado in India in shops like Nilgiris, do try this fruit you will surely love the taste and enjoy the benefits of it. 

Here’s how to make “Guacamole” with step by step photos…

Simple & Easy Chicken Kurma/Chicken Kurma Recipe/Kozhi Kurma/How to make Chicken Kurma with step by step photos

This is a very simple, easy and a very tasty South Indian kurma. Chicken kurma is a delightful dish and a excellent combo for puri’s and chapattis. Also check out other interesting and mouthwatering Chicken Varuvals/Fry/Biryanis/Gravies etc here, Mutton/goat Meat Recipes,Fish & Egg Recipes

Here’s how to make it with step by step photos…

Pudalangai Kootu/Snake Gourd Kootu

Kootu is a simple and healthy dish. Kootu means vegetables added with lentils and is a side dish in a tamil feast. It can be mixed in rice and given to kids so they get the proteins from dhals and the vegetables at the same time. It is generally made either with Thoor dhal or Moong dhal or Bengal gram dhal. This pudalangai(snake gourd) kootu is made with moong dhal. Check out other delicious kootu varieties here.

Here’s how to make it with step by step photos…

Paneer Butter Masala - Restaurant Style/Paneer Butter Masala Recipe/Paneer Butter Masala with step by step photos

Paneer butter masala is a very rich and a delightful dish. It is so fascinating that nobody can say no to it. Paneer is a fresh cheese that can be made at home. Unlike other cheeses it is unaged and made by curdling heated milk with lemon juice. Also check out other interesting and mouthwatering Paneer Recipes here, other North Indian Subjis here.

Here’s how to make paneer butter masala with step by step photos…

Evening Buns

Evening Buns are very yummy, crispy on the outside and soft and fluffy on the inside. It is great for breakfast, tea or lunch.

Ingredients

All purpose flour	4 ½ cup
Butter	1 tbsp melted
Milk	1 cup
Sugar	1 tsp
Salt	1 tsp
Yeast	1  tsp
Egg	1 beaten(Optional)
Sesame seeds	1 tbsp
Tea Towel	1
Egg (optional)	1 beaten with 2 tbsp of water for brushing.

Chicken Pulav Recipe/Simple & Quick Chicken Pulav/Chicken Pulav Recipe/How to make Chicken Pulav with step by step photos.

 Chicken Pulav is a one pot meal. It is very simple and quick to make. I am a great fan of Chef Dhamodharan. I have learnt and cooked lots of his recipes and this is one among them.

The main difference between Chicken pulav and Chicken biryani is pulav remains white and the taste is from the green chillies and coconut milk. Pulav is comparatively milder than biryani.

Also check out other interesting and mouthwatering Chicken Varuvals/Fry/Biryanis/Gravies etc here, Mutton/goat Meat Recipes,Fish & Egg Recipes

Mushroom 65 Recipe/Kalaan 65 Recipe/Mushroom 65/How to make Mushroom 65 with step by step photos

If you want an exotic starter or an evening snack “mushroom 65” is the one. Even the kids and adults who don’t like mushrooms will fall for this dish. Also check out other interesting and tempting 65 Recipes here.

Egg Dosa/Egg Dosai Recipe

Egg Dosa is a very quick and healthy breakfast. This can be especially given for kids who don’t eat eggs and loves to eat dosa. My husband and my daughter loves eggs, so I try to give it in different forms as much as possible. Meanwhile do check out other interesting and healthy Breakfast Recipes here.

Here’s how to make Egg Dosa with step by step photos...

Onion & Green Chilli Uthappam/Onion Uthappam Recipe

Onion Uthappam is my daughter's favourite, I make it very often just for her.

Here's how you make it.

Fish Fry Recipe [South Indian Style]

Pomfret (Vavval) Fry

Ingredients

Pomfret Slices (Vavval)                   4 

Red Chilli Powder                             1 tbsp

Coriander Powder                            2 tsp

Turmeric  Powder                            ½ tsp

Ginger & Garlic Paste                      1 tsp

Lemon Juice                                      2 tsp

Pepper powder                                 ¼ tsp

Salt                                                      as needed

Gingelly Oil                                       as needed for frying

American Pancakes/Pancake Recipe/American Pancake Recipe/Easy Pancake Recipes

American pancakes are really easy to make, you need not always depend on the pancake mix for the same. My kids call them the golden disc, because they are small and gold in color and glitters with honey or maple syrup.

Here’s how to make Pancake from the scratch with step by step photos...

Tomato Uthappam

Tomato uthappam is very simple and easy to make. The kids love the color of the uthappam, so they love to eat it.

Here's how to make it...

Capsicum & Onion Uthappam

The journey of idli batter is longer compared to any other batter. Day one and two we make idlis, day three we make dosas and the left over batter on day four we can make uthappams. The sour taste of the batter along with the vegetables gives extraordinary flavor and taste to it.

Tomato Soup [South Indian Style]

We make tomato soup in different ways, but this is my mom’s version. You can drink it as such or add it to rice and have it or it can be had with bread. This is a special soup in my family because it was my thattha’s (grandpa's) favorite. Check out my other  Rasam Varieties here...

Here’s how to make Tomato Soup with step by step photos...

Ragi/Millet/Kezhvaragu Dosai/Ragi Dosai Recipe

Ragi or Millet is commonly used in South India. It is in fact the staple diet in many villages in South India. The most popular dish is Ragi Kanji and Ragi Kuzh. Ragi is rich in calcium and serves as one of the healthiest breakfast.

Here ‘s one way to include ragi in your diet -  ragi dosa. It is very simple and easy to make. So just give it a shot. Here's I am proudly posting my 5oth post for a healthy and a happy living. Meanwhile do check out other interesting and healthy Breakfast Recipes here.

Raspberry Pancake Recipe/Raspberry Pancake/How to make Raspberry Pancake with step by step photos/Easy Pancake Recipes

The first time, I had my pancake was in IHOP restaurant (USA). My husband took me to ihop the very next day I landed there. It is almost 10 years now and still, I cannot forget those wonderful moments. They had all kind of pancakes with different fruits and lots of other choices. I was leaning towards the strawberry pancakes. Here I have replaced it with raspberries. This was one among them…

Here's how to make Raspberry Pancake with step by step photos...

[ The butter started to melt as it was piping hot]

Peanut butter & Banana Pancake Recipe/Peanut Butter Pancake/Banana Pancake with Peanut Butter - Easy Pancake Recipes

Pancakes are easy and quick breakfast to make. This is one yummy breakfast that has nutty taste and banana in it. It is healthy, nutritious and a filling breakfast.

Simple & Quick Chicken Fry Recipe[South Indian]/Chicken Fry Recipe/Chicken Varuval Recipe/Chicken Fry recipe with step by step photos

Simple and Quick Chicken  fry, is very easy to make and a very spicy and yummy dish. Here’s how to make it. Also check out other interesting and mouthwatering Chicken Varuvals/Fry/Biryanis/Gravies etc here, Mutton/goat Meat Recipes,Fish & Egg Recipes

Here's howt o make Chicken Fry with step by step photos...

Carrot Kheer(Payasam)

Carrot Kheer (payasam) is a light and healthy dessert. It is easy to make and can be done very fast, when you have unannounced guest. 

Carrot, Lemon & Ginger Soup

Here’s another healthy and spicy soup. It is “Carrot, Lemon and Ginger soup”, it has all the nutrient’s packed in it. You can have simple and healthy soup and bread dinner, which is both satisfying and delicious.

Karuvepillai & Garlic Kuzambu Recipe/Curryleaves &Garlic Gravy/ Karuvepillai Kuzhambu/Curry LEaves Kuzhambu/Karuvepilai Kuzhambu with step by step photos

Karuvepilai is a very important ingredient in the South Indian cooking. It has many medicinal properties. But we usually remove the leaf and do not eat it. This karuvepilai kuzambu is one excellent way to consume karuvepilai. Curry leaves improves eyesight, a good remedy for indigestion. It helps in hair growth and prevents pre mature graying of hair.

The benefits of curry leaves are numerous, and this is one easy to get our kids to eat curry leaves. Check it out and you will surely love it. Check out other delicious South Indian -TamilNadu special Kuzhambu varieties here.

Here's how to make Karuvepillai Kuzhambu with step by step photos...

Aviyal

Aviyal is one of my husband’s all time favorite dish. It is one healthy dish with lots of different types of vegetables. Today when I was looking in my refrigerator to make something for dinner, I found only few beans, 2 carrots and all other vegetables only very little. Then I thought, yes I can make aviyal. Aviyal is a traditional dish from Kerala. It is very easy to make and has extraordinary taste and flavor.

Vegetable Pongal Recipe/Vegetable Kaara Pongal Recipe/Kaaikari Pongal/Pongal with vegetables/How to make Vegetable Kaara Pongal with step by step photos and Video

Vegetable Pongal is a healthy breakfast or lunch recipe that can be served with sambar or chutney or can be even served without any side dish. Vegetable Pongal is one whole meal, which is loaded with vitamins, minerals and fiber from vegetables, plus proteins and carbohydrates from rice and dal. It is a very filling and satisfying dish which keeps our day going. This is yet another way to include vegetables in our diet and lead a healthy life. Do try out this Vegetable Kaara Pongal and post your comments. Please like, share and subscribe to Priya’s Virundhu Channel for more delectable and healthy recipes. Meanwhile do check out other interesting Breakfast recipe here and other Video Recipes here.

Here’s how to make Vegetable Kaara Pongal with step by step photos and video…

Mango Milkshake Recipe/Easy & Quick Mango Milkshake

Mango milkshake is a irresistible dessert of all. I love mangoes, I think it is the same with most of you. We have a mango tree in our house, so during summer my mom makes lots and lots of dishes with mango, starting with pickle to sweets. This milkshake is one among them. 

Meanwhile do check out other interesting, tempting, refreshing and lip smacking Smoothies/Ice-creams/Milkshakes/Juices here.

Pineapple Rasam/Annasi Pazham Rasam/Pineapple Rasam Recipe

Pineapple rasam is a sweet and spicy rasam. It has wonderful flavor and so delicious you will never forget the taste of it. I learnt this rasam from my aunt  long time back. My kids love them, so I do make it quite often in summer. Check out my other  Rasam Varieties here...

Here's how to make Pineapple Rasam with step by step photos...

South Indian Prawn Fry Recipe/Shrimp Fry Recipe/Eral Varuval/How to make Prawn Fry with step by step Photos and Video

This shrimp/prawn fry is very easy to make and can be done in 15 -20 min's. When you are in a hurry to make some non -vegetarian side dish, this can be the one you can count on. It is very yummy, delicious and totally irresistible. Meanwhile do check out other interesting Prawn Recipe here, Fish Recipes here, Mutton Recipes here and Chicken Recipes here  Also please like, share and subscribe to my Youtube Channel Priyas Virundhu.


Here's how to make Prawn Fry/Eral Varuval with step by step photos & Video

Green Peas Soup

Hi everybody, I wanted to make something light and colorful. That is when I thought of making green peas soup.  I have made this soup long time back, after I saw it in Food Network. But I have made some changes to the original recipe, added a few ingredients  to get Indian flavor to it. I think it's one easy way to make the kids eat peas. So friends try out this simple and healthy soup and you will surely love it.

Here's how to make Green Peas Soup with step by step photos....

Quick & Easy Tomato Pulav/Easy Tomato Pulav Recipe/Tomato Pulav Recipe/How to make Tomato Pulav with step by step photos.