Egg Noodles/Easy Egg Noodles Recipe/Egg Noodles with step by step photos

Today, I am going to share one of the easiest meals that you can make with very less effort and very few ingredients that you have at home. I usually do not fancy about making noodles, but there are days when I am tired of cooking and days when I run out of veggies, that is when noodles come in handy. Whatever it may be, my kids love to have noodles. Adding vegetables is totally your choice, you can add carrot, beans, capsicum, peas, spring onions etc, I have added just green bell peppers here. Do try out this light and tempting Egg noodles and post your comments here. Meanwhile do check out other pasta and noodles recipe here.

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

Jigarthanda – Madurai Special/Jil Jil Jigarthanda Recipe for Hot Summer/Jigarthanda Recipe/Jigarthanda Recipe using Badam Pisin/How to make Jigarthanda with step by step photos

Jigarthanda is the most popular drink which originated in the South Indian city of Madurai in Tamil Nadu. Jigarthanda is a unique milk based drink, with two main ingredients Badam Pisin and Nannari Syrup[Indian Sarsaparilla] which has a cooling effect on the system. Badam Pisin is an edible gum collected from badam/almond trees. Badam tree bark secretes the gum and it gets dried up, which is later collected and used for medicinal purposes/ They look like little rocks which are white in color and an excellent natural body coolant. Badam Pisin is a natural jelly which can be consumed by everyone to beat the heat. Also check out how to make Badam Pisin Milk in the link and enjoy.

Nannari Syrup prepared from Nannari roots has numerous health benefits. It is an excellent natural body coolant, when had in the form of sharbets will keep us hydrated. It is an excellent blood purifier and a wonderful health tonic. Nannari syrup is an effective home remedy for stomach disorders, indigestion and relieves body pain. Jigarthanda drink has one other important key ingredient it is none other than the ice cream, you can either prepare ice cream at home or use a store bought one. I will very soon post the homemade ice cream for jigarthanda in my coming posts. For now friends do try out this extra cooling and tempting Jigarthanda and have a lovely day. Meanwhile do check out other interesting, tempting, refreshing and lip smacking Smoothies/Ice-creams/Milkshakes/Juices here.

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

Vadai Curry/Vada Curry/Side Dish for Idlis and Dosas/Vada Curry Recipe

Today I am going to share a very traditional and famous South Indian delight – Vadai Curry, which is served as side dish for idlis and dosas. Vadai Curry is a flavourful and tasty gravy, the vadais are prepared separately and then dunked into the freshly prepared gravy and cooked together for a while. All the flavors and spices get infused into the crumbled vadai and it taste heavenly. I have fried the vadais, if you want to make it healthier then you can very well steam cook the vadai and then make the vadai curry. Do try out this delicious vadai curry and post your comments here. Meanwhile do check out other interesting Chutney and Thogaiyal varieties here.

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

Potato Sandwich/Aloo Sandwich/ UrulaiKizhangu Sandwich

Today I am going to share a very easy and quick potato sandwich that can be made in a jiffy. This sandwich can be served for breakfast or as after school snack or sometimes I pack it for lunch for my kids. I have used sandwich maker to make this sandwich, you can very toast it in tawa and serve it hot. I have used white bread to make the sandwich you can very well use wheat bread or multigrain bread. Do try out this delightful potato sandwich and post your comment here. Meanwhile do check out other Sandwich Recipes and Breakfast Recipes here.

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

South Indian Lunch Menu – 8/Lunch Menu Ideas

Hello Friends,

Today, I am going to share a very simple, elegant and lovely lunch menu idea. I have posted many South Indian Lunch MenuIdeas earlier, do check that out also and have a great day.

Here’s the South Indian Lunch Menu/Thali….

Kathrikkai Murungaikkai Poriyal/Brinjal & Drumsticks Fry/Brinjal Drumstick Masala

Kathrikkai Murungaikkai Poriyal/Pirattal is a very common dish prepared in TamilNadu in all most all the homes.  This poriyal/masala is perfect and lovely combination of brinjal and drumsticks cooked along with onions, tomatoes and spices makes it extraordinary and succulent. Kathrikkai Murugaikkai poriyal is especially prepared on pooja days and fasting days  for neivedhyam and served as side dish along with rice, sambar, rasam etc. It can also be served as sidedish for rotis or chapathis. Do try out this lovely Kathrikkai Murungaikkai Poriyal/masala and post your comments here. Meanwhile do try out other vegetarian Poriyal varietieshere.

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

Varagu Arisi Ven Pongal Recipe/Varagu Arisi Khara Pongal/Kodo Millet Pongal/Pongal Recipes/Kodo Millet Recipes/How to make Varagu Arisi Ven Pongal

As I promised earlier, I am trying to more post millet/sirudhaaniya vagaikal recipes. For today, I am going to share a very healthy, filling and flavourful Varagu Arisi Ven Pongal. Pongal is a very common South Indian Breakfast made with raw rice and  moong dal  and tempered with green chillies, ginger, black pepper cumin etc. To make this pongal more healthy you can replace the raw rice with varagu arisi and make a tasty and healthy breakfast. Varagu Arisi is loaded with protein, vitamins, minerals and fiber. Varagu when consumed regularly helps to keep diabetes under check and controls obesity. This tiny grain is highly nutritious and is “gluten free”. Have shared some of the benefits, I think it’s time to move on to the recipe. Do try out this healthy and delicious VenPongal and post your comments here. Meanwhile do check out other interesting Millet/Sirudhaaniya recipes here.

Here’s how to make Varagu Arisi Ven Pongal with step by step photos…