Vegetarian Recipes

Pazham pori/Banana Fritters

Yummy pazham pori/Ethakka Appam/Banana fritters Pazham Pori also known as ethakka appam or banana fritters is a traditional deep fried snack from Kerala. Pazham poris are served at almost every house in Kerala and is truly one of the yummiest snacks. It is a bajji like snack made using ripe nendram pazham/bananas.My mom makes pazham… Continue reading Pazham pori/Banana Fritters

salads · Vegetarian Recipes

Cow peas/black eyed pea salad

Healthy Cow Peas/Karamani salad! Cow peas also known as black eyed peas are rich in  protein, fiber, iron and vitamins. The soluble fiber in cow pea helps in absorbing excess sugar thus maintaining healthy sugar level. It is free from bad cholesterol and thus aids in weight loss.  It is loaded with vitamins and antioxidants… Continue reading Cow peas/black eyed pea salad

Pressure Cooker Baking

Easy to make Caramel Pudding/Flan

Have guests coming over and wondering what to make for dessert? Caramel pudding/ flan is one of the easiest and delicious desserts that can be made with minimal ingredients that are available at your home.The recipe is adapted from sharmispassions and i must say its a no fail recipe which sure will satisfy your sweet tooth.… Continue reading Easy to make Caramel Pudding/Flan

Desserts & Sweets · Gokulashtami

Aval Payasam/ Flattened Rice Kheer

Celebrate Guru purnima with this yummy yet easy to make Aval paysam Guru Purnima is generally celebrated on the full moon day (purnima) in the month of July-August. This year Guru Purnima falls on July 19th i.e today. Guru Purnima is a festival celebrated by the Hindus, Jains and Buddhists and is primarily dedicated to… Continue reading Aval Payasam/ Flattened Rice Kheer

Desserts & Sweets

Moong Dal/Paasi Paruppu(tamil) Halwa

Moong Dal Halwa Moong Dal (Split green gram) is easier to cook and has less carb content compared to other dals. Though it lacks the fiber content of whole green moong, its a good source of protein for vegetarians. Moong Dal halwa is a traditional pudding like dessert from Rajasthan. Its generally prepared during winter… Continue reading Moong Dal/Paasi Paruppu(tamil) Halwa

Veg Starters/Snacks · Vegetarian Recipes

Sabudana/Sago Fritters/Javvarisi Vadai

I happened to visit this place called Amdavadi in T nagar, Chennai. Its basically a Gujarati snack house with a lovely ambiance and amazing food. Sabudana/Sago vada is a traditional deep fried snack from Maharashtra, India. The people at the restaurant suggested it as it happens to be one of their signature dishes and also… Continue reading Sabudana/Sago Fritters/Javvarisi Vadai