South Indian Lunch Menu – 3/Lunch Menu Ideas

Hello Friends,

It’s been so many months after I have posted a lunch menu idea, today I am going to share with a very simple, healthy, delectable and comforting South Indian Lunch Menu. I have posted few lunch menu ideas earlier, do not forget to check that out as well in the link.

Here’s the South Indian Lunch Menu…

Paruppu Keerai Chapathi/Chapathi with Dal & Greens/Keerai Chapathi Recipe/Paruppu Keerai Chapathi with step by step photos

Today I am going to share a very interesting chapathi made with dal and greens. The choice of greens is totally your’s, I have used araikeerai to make this chapathi. I always come across one problem when packing lunch, my husband and elder daughter prefer to have rice for lunch and my little one always will prefer to have chapathis or rotis etc. Whenever I make paruppu keerai masiyal or any other green varieties my little daughter never has it during lunch, and I used to feel very bad about it. But then whenever I make paruppu keerai during weekdays for lunch, I blend the prepared keerai and make chapathis for her. But for my husband and elder daughter I make rice, mix this dal and prepare some vegetables and pack the lunch. I think lot of moms must be coming across this kind of problem when packing lunch for your whole family, but when you go by my idea you will feel happy and satisfied. One best part of it is your kid will eat all the chapathis and she/he will get the greens also. Meanwhile friends, do not forget to check out other interesting and delicious breakfast varieties here.

Here’s how to make Dal & Keerai chapathi with step by step photos…

White Pumpkin Lassi Recipe/Pumpkin Lassi with Yogurt/Vellai Poosanikkai Lassi/White Pumpkin Recipe with step by step photos

Today I am going to share with you all a very healthy white pumpkin drink made with buttermilk, green chillies and ginger. I came across this wonderful drink from one of my co-blogger Priya Ranjit. I am happy, I tried out this delightful white pumpkin lassi. Do try it out friends you will just love it. I suggest you to try this white pumpkin lassi during a hot day, because it is a perfect body coolant and keeps you hydrated. Meanwhile do not forget to check out other  Juice,Milkshakes & Lassi Varieties here

Here’s how to make White Pumpkin Lassi with step by step photos…

Mango Pickle/Maangai Oorgai

Today I am going to share a delightful, lip smacking and tempting mango pickle. This mango pickle is my mom’s recipe and she makes it every year for the whole family. The mangoes I used are from my mom’s back yard; they are extremely sour and are perfect for pickles. Try this fool proof mango pickle recipe and enjoy. Meanwhile do check out other interesting and tempting Pickle/Oorgai varieties here.

Here’s how to make Mango Pickle with step by step photos…

Ragi Porridge Powder Recipe/Ragi Kanji Maavu/Kezhvaragu Kanji Maavu – How to make Ragi Kanji Maavu at home/Ragi Kanji for all age groups

Today I am going to share with you all a very healthy Ragi Kanji Maavu/Powder suitable for all the age groups starting from 5 month old baby to adults. This kanji maavu is my mom’s recipe which involves just 5 ingredients and we all used to have this kanji for breakfast when we were kids. And now I give it for my kids and we all enjoy it a lot. It may have less ingredients compared to saathu maavu but this kanji maavu is packed with vitamins, minerals, builds your stamina and also digest really fast. So friends, try out this Ragi Kanji Maavu and post your feedback.

Here’s how to make Ragi Kanji Maavu with step by step photos….

Beans Paruppu Usili/Paruppu Usili with Beans – Tamil Brahmin Style

Beans Paruppu Usili is a traditional South Indian [Tamil Nadu] recipe made in all the Brahmin houses as a side dish for rice. Paruppu Usili is nothing but a dish prepared with lentils and vegetables. We can choose vegetables like vazhaipoo, avarakkai, cabbage, kothavarangai or even carrots along with the lentils. My husband loves to have Beans Paruppu Usili and I make it along with Vatha Kuzhambu, which always makes a great combo. Try out this healthy and delicious Beans Paruppu Usili and post your feedback. Meanwhile check out other Vegetarian Varuval/Poriyal varieties here.

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

Muttai Puli Kuzhambu/Eggs in Tamarind Gravy

 Muttai Puli Kuzhambu/Eggs in Tamarind Gravy is a very simple and popular gravy prepared in South India. It is found in most of the South Indian restaurant menu and is served along with white rice. There are different ways in preparing this muttai kuzhambu, here I have prepared this egg gravy with freshly ground masala. I have also posted Egg Kurma which is also delectable and tasty. Do try it out friends and you will surely love the fresh aroma of it. Do check out other South Indian Gravy/Kuzhambu varieties here. 

Here’s how to make Muttai Puli Kuzhambu with step by step photos…