South Indian Special Lunch Menu - 5/Lunch Menu Ideas

Hello friends,

Thinking of what to cook every day for each meal is very big task. So I have already posted some simple and elegant lunch menus earlier. But if you really want to have a special thali for lunch then you should surely read today post. It is South Indian Vegetarian Special Thali and I have given links for all the recipes also. Please check out the lunch menu, try it out and post your comments. Mean while do not forget to check out other lunch menu ideas here.

Here’s the South Indian Special Lunch Menu/Thali

Aatu kaal Paaya Recipe/Goat Leg Curry Recipe/ஆட்டுக்கால் பாயா/How to make Aatu Kaal Paaya Recipe with step by step photos & Video in English & Tamil

Today’s special recipe from my kitchen or rather I would say from my mom’s kitchen is Aatu kaal Paaya. This is my mom’s recipe which I have always loved and fallen in love with since my child hood days. Aatu kaal Paaya is one of the best delicacies of South India. This aatukaal paaya is wonderful remedy for cold, cough and removes the phlegm from our chest. It also helps in increasing the bone strength and provides lots minerals needed for our body. Do try out this traditional and authentic aatu kaal paaya and post your comments. 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 Aatukaal Paaya with step by step photos & video…

Araikeerai Puli Kadaiyal Recipe/Araikeerai Puli Masiyal Recipe/How to make AraiKeerai Puli Kadaiyal with step by step photos

Today I am going to share with you all a very healthy and nutritious Araikeerai Puli Kadaiyal. This puli kadaiyal recipe is super tasty, tangy and spicy, everything in right amount. Araikeerai/Amaranthus Tristis, like any other green is loaded with iron, calcium, anitoxidants and other vitamins and minerals. Araikeerai is an excellent remedy for cold, cough, immunity and builds strength in our body. It is said to play a vital role in helping people suffering from neuritis/nerve related problems. I have read in one of the Ayurvedic books which states that, if araikeerai is included in our diet everyday it helps in curing long term diseases like cervical spondylosis, nerve pain, head ache, migrane etc. For this a very strict diet containing araikeerai kadaiyal and pepper rasam has to be followed every day. [Ref from Book: Nattu Moolikaigal by Dr. Venkatesan]. With this short note let us move on to the recipe. Do not forget to try this araikeerai puli kadaiyal and post your feedback here. MEanwhile do check out other healthy and interesting Keerai Recipes here and All about Keerai Varieties & Recipes here.

Here’s how to make Araikeerai Puli Kadaiyal with step by step photos…

Keerai Varieties/Keerai Vagaigal/Greens in Tamil and English with Photos And Traditional Keerai Recipes

Today I am going to share with you all glossary of keerai varieties/Greens in English and Tamil. I have arranged the glossary with photos of keerai/greens, will be updating when ever possible as well. Please give me more suggestions and other different varieties of keerai/greens. Also check out interesting Keerai Recipes in this link.

Here's the glossary of keerai vafaifal with photos....

Karpooravalli Bajji

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Today, I am going to share a very aromatic, healthy and a wonderful evening snack – Karpooravalli Bajji. I have already posted karpooravalli thuvaiyal, which is another interesting and healthy recipe which you all must try. Do check it out in the link. Feeding the kids karpooravalli is a real challenge, but make this karpooravalli bajji and the kids will surely love it. Do try it out friends and have a great week end. Do check out other interesting appetizers/starters in the link and enjoy.

Here’s how to make Karpooravalli Bajji with step by step photos…

Masala Papad

Are you looking for a quick, easy and a refreshing appetizer?  Then, here it is – Masala Papad. The crispy papad is topped with freshly chopped vegetables and sprinkled with perfect blend of spices. I have fried the papad in oil, you can roast the papad directly on flame, or microwave for about 40 secs for a healthy alternative. I have used the lijjat papad, you can choose any urad dal papad of your choice. This masala papad is a perfect starter, you can also serve it to kids as snack after school. Mean while do not forget to check out other interesting starter/appetizer recipes in the link.

Here’s how to make Masala Papad with step by step photos…

Fish Names in Tamil & English/Types of Fish/Fish Varieties in Tamil & English/Collection of Fish Varieties in English and Tamil/Fish & Shrimp Recipes

Today I am going to share the fish names both in Tamil and English. I visit fish market one or two times every week. Though I know the names of fish in Tamil each time I used to google to find out the English names. I have googled most of the fish names and made a glossary, so that it would be useful for everybody. Next time, I am planning to click photos of each fish and update this post whenever possible. Ok  friends, if you find anything wrong or if you would like to add more fish names please keep me posted. Meanwhile do check out other interesting Mutton Recipes, Fish Recipes and Chicken Recipes here.

Here’s the list of fish names in both English and Tamil.

The above is Kola Meen after it is cut, which I made this week end. Will share recipes of the same soon.