Bitter Gourd Fry/Pagarkai Poriyal

Bitter melon/Bitter gourd/Bitter squash/Pagarkai/Karela is an extremely bitter vegetable with numerous health benefits. This edible fruit widely grows in tropical places like Asia, Africa and the Caribbean. Bitter gourd is loaded with vitamin B complex, folate, zinc, phosphorous and is an excellent source of fibre. It is rich in iron, contains high levels of beta-carotene, calcium and potassium. It has insulin like compound known as polypeptide P which has been suggested as insulin replacement in some diabetic patients (info from various websites).  Though I was not a great fan of Bitter gourd when I was a kid, things have changed a lot and I like to eat it once in a while because of its health benefits. But to my surprise my elder daughter loves bitter gourd in any form – touch wood for the same. This pagarkai poriyal is delectable and a perfect side dish for any meal of a day.

Here’s how to make Pagarkai Poriyal with step by step photos…

Karuvepilai Podi/Curry Leaves Powder/How to make Karuvepillai Podi/Karuvepillai Podi

Karuvepillai podi/curry leaves powder is a boon to lot of bachelors living abroad and in hostels. I would say not just bachelors, when we are in no mood to cook and if we have karuvepillai podi handy, we can just pressure cook some white rice and enjoy the meals with chips or pappad. Karuvepillai podi, is available in most of the shops, but nothing can beat the fresh, homemade aromatic powder. Though I have shared the benefits of curry leaves several times earlier, I cannot stop myself from writing about it again. It is a nature’s gift to us right in our back yard, loaded with iron, calcium and vitamin A. Regular intake of curry leaves helps in preventing hair fall and greying of hair, not only that it also helps in the growth of healthy and beautiful hair. I think for now I will stop with this and let you know about another interesting recipe, I have shared earlier -  this instant  "Bachelor's Karuvepillai Kuzhambu” with this karuvepillai podi/curry leaves powder, which actually is a short cut and can be made in no time. I have also shared the regular karuvepillai kuzhambu where the curry leaves are ground freshly; do check it out in the corresponding links. I think it’s time now, I move on to the recipe. Do try out this karuvepillai podi friends and have a great day.  Do check out other South Indian Kuzhambu varieties here.

Here’s how to make Curry leaves Powder/Karuvepillai Podi with step by step photos…

Kumbakonam Milagu Kozhi Recipe/Kumbakonam Pepper Chicken/Spicy Pepper Chicken Recipe with step by step photos

Today I have come up with a Sunday Special “Kumbakonam milagu kozhi”, which I came across in a TV show. I have posted Pepper Chicken before, but this one is a lot different in its taste and texture. This Kozhi Milagu is spicy with goodness of black pepper powder, also rich and creamy with the addition of cashew nut paste. Do try out this finger licking Kumbakonam Milagu Kozhi and have a great day. Check out other delicious Chicken varieties here.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 Kumbakonam Milagu Kozhi with step by step photos….

Kambu Dosai/Bajra Dosai/Pearl Millet Dosai/Kambu Dosai Recipe

Kambu/Pearl millet/Bajra are widely grown type of millest with high protein and fibre content. India is the largest producer of pearl millet/kambu. Pearl millet is known by different names Sajje in Kannada, Kambu in Tamil, Bajra in Hindi, Sajjalu in Telugu and Kambam in Malayalam. After moving back to Chennai, I tried different types of millets, one among them is the Kambu Dosai. I will be sharing more millet recipes in future. Do try out this healthy Kambu Dosai and post your feedback. Meanwhile check out other interesting and healthy Millet Recipes and Breakfast Recipes here.

Here’s how to make Kambu Dosai with step by step photos…

Mutton Milagu Vadhakal Recipe/Mutton Blackpepper Fry Recipe/How to make Mutton Milagu Vadhakkal with step by step photos

It’s been long time after I posted any recipe, sorry for disappearing from the blogging world. Now that does not mean, I ain't cooking or clicking photos. It is just that I was preoccupied with a few things with family and kids. Any way friends, to make up for all those, I am going to share a super duper easy and quick Mutton Milagu Vadhakal which can be made with very few ingredients. Though it is made with few ingredients the taste is just incredible and you will instantly fall in love with this dish. Do try it out friends and post your feedback. 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 Mutton Milagu Vadakal with step by step photos…

Goat Brain Fry Recipe(Masala)/Aatu Moolai Varuval/Lamb Brain Fry [South Indian Style Brain Fry]/How to make Goat Brain with step by step photos

Goat brain fry/Aatu Moolai varuval is a very simple, quick and delectable dish that can be made in minutes. This recipe is my mom’s special, that I have always enjoyed since my childhood. Goat brain is very soft and delicate, has a buttery taste. When it is marinated and cooked with fresh ground spices they taste heavenly and just melts in your mouth. Make sure you try this rich, creamy, spicy Goat Brain Fry and post your feed backs. 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 Goat Brain Fry with step by step photos…

Zucchini Patties/Zucchini Tikkis

You want your kids to have vegies, then here’s an ingenious idea to make a perfectly healthy and tasty appetizer or evening snack for your kids. Zucchini patties are perfect appetizers or evening snacks. Do not forget to check out zucchini chutney, Zuchhini kootu which I have posted earlier.

Here’s how to make Zucchini patties with step by step photos…