SuvaiArusuvai - Veg Recipes of India

 One of the western states of India, the state of Gujarat has its own unique dishes that have become famous all over India Dhokla Mango Pickle with Kabuli Channa Lemon Pickle Gujarati Style Rabadi Chaas Mohandal

 Kerala - God's own county has its own delicacies I have tasted, tried and tested a few and have shared them here.  Pacha Manga chammandhi Keerai Molagootal Aviyal Kerala Appam with Chutney Lemon Pickle Kerala Style Inji Thayir Parippu Curry Cochin Masala Powder Drumstick Soup - Kerala Style Puliyitta Keerai Stuffed Tender Mango Pickle Venthiya Manga Erissery Uppu Manga Spicy Mango Pickle without oil Appam Recipe for Chammandi Kerala Style Potato Curry Mango Morkozhambu

 Halwas are favourites for many. A sweet dish originated from the middle east this dish Halwa got quite famous in India and  the most famous one is the Tirunelveli halwa though there are various halwa recipes from all parts of India. Generally halwas are made using flours, nuts and fruits. Ghee, rose water, milk and saffron are used as additives, honey, sugar, milk powder cocoa powder are used as sweetners. Made either with single ingredient or with a mixture of multiple ingredient, halwa have become an integral part of any feast spread.  Wheat Halwa Mango Halwa Using Microwave Mango Halwa Banana Halwa Badam Halwa Easy Badam Halwa Beetroot Halwa Carrot Halwa Carror Halwa using microwave Moong dal Halwa Ashoka Halwa Kasi Halwa Damroot Halwa Wheat rawa pineapple Halwa Oats Halwa

 Kootu, means join together. We can make it with single vegetable or mixed vegetables. This dish stands alone and can be used as a side dish and also can be used as a main dish to be mixed with rice. There are different types of kootu vareities and I have shared here those kootus that we make regularly at home. I have also shared recipe for Instant kootu powder. Manathakkali keerai Poricha kootu 7 kari kootu for Thiruvathirai Thalatham for Pongal Keerai Molagoottal Poosanikkai puli kootu Poosanikkai ven kootu Olan Instant kootu Vazhaithandu mor kootu Cucumber mor kootu Keerai kootu Keerai mor kootu Chow Chow kootu Mixed Veg kootu Cabbage kootu Cabbage peas kootu Cauliflower kootu Cauliflower kuruma Peerkangai masiyal

  Moongdal is a vegetarian superfood which is very rich in protiens and essetial nutrients. The dal is very rich in protein and it helps in building tissues, bones, muscles. Good for blood and skin enhancement. Moong dal is rich in Vitamin E, C and K. Moong dal forms an integral part of Indian diet and as it is low in carbs this is one of the healthiest options. It also helps in preventing diabetes and improves digestive health.  Moong dal can be used as a diet food, can be given to babies too.  Recipes using Moong Dal Moong Dal Halwa Moong Dal Ladoo Ashoka Halwa Kosambari Moong Dal Payasam Lucknowi Dal Moong Dal Sundal Munthiri Kothu Moong Dal Vada Moong Dal Soup Full Meal Soup Pesaret or Peserattu Moong Dal Idly Apart from these most South Indian Kootus, Hotel Sambar, Gojju, Pongal varieties all use Moong Dal as a major dal in all those dishes. 

Pulses    * Split beans    * Thuvar Dal    * Chickpea    * Horse gram    * Black eyed pea    * Masoor Dal    * Mung Dal    * Sesame    * Kidney Beans    * Urad Dal    * Peas

Spices:   * Dry Ginger   * Cardamom   * Cinnamon   * Turmeric   * Coriander seeds (Dhaniya)   * Red Chilly Powder   * Asafodeita   * Cumin seeds   * Fennel seeds   * Black Pepper   * Cloves   * Fenugreek seeds   * Mustard seeds   * Nutmeg   * Mace   * Star Anise

There are lot of items that are basics which every one need to know. Be it a newly married wife or a bachelor who stays alone. Also in this fast forward world every one have very less  time  and so certain things need to be prepared and stocked in leisure time. More over preparing powders and pastes  at home  are highly economical and also fresh. Though there are many brands available in the market, one can make them at home according to the taste of the family people.  Basic Pastes Basic Powders Food Enhancers Idly Milagai Podi Sambar Podi Rasam Podi Masala Powders Rice Mix Powders

Explanations of Terms, usage of the products are the main things one can get to know from this category. Dried Ginger Powder or Sukku Podi Nutmeg Powder Fennel Seeds White or Distilled Vinegar Mint Leaf Paste Health Benefits of Cinnamon Jaggery

Bengal was a large section of East India, but after partition West Bengal retained lots of flavours of the Bengali Cuisine. Here are a list of few of Vegetarian Bengali recipes. * Mango Pickle Bengali Style * Panch Pooran Masala * Bengali Ghee Rice * Brinjal Raitha

Pongal, is a dish that is made on the occassion of the festival of Pongal and also on many special occassions. When one performs Ganapathi homam in the house, for Homam and also for Neivedhyam one have to make Chakkarai Pongal . On Koodaravalli, I have heard many make Akkaravadisal * Sarkarai Pongal/Chakkarai Pongal * Ven Pongal * Pongal made of Sugar

Vadai is one special dish that is made in many of the South Indian festivals. But all at the same time, it also makes a great snack and evening tiffin too. Here is a list of different kinds of vadais. * Aama Vadai * Ulunthu Vadai * Keerai Vadai * Pepper Vadai for Hanumath Jayanthi * Masal Vadai using Urad Dal * Vazhaipoo Vadai

There are some special drinks that can be given to kids after a tiring school or after a tiring class on any day. Here is a list of such drinks for you to serve your tired kids. Pistachio milk shake Vannila Lemonade Nutritious Juice Appy Magic Gingerly Tomato Badam Milk Mix Rich Rand Royal Milkshake Pomegranate Milkshake Chocolate Milk Shake Carrot Kheer Mango Milkshake Soya Bean Milkshake Nuts Thandai

Raithas is the name given for Pachadis in north India. But still there are a few lot of differences between both. Here is a list of Raithas and Pachadis for you to taste and enjoy. *Kathirikkai Thayir Pachadi (Brinjal Pachadi/Raitha) *Vazhaippaza Pachadi (Banana Pachchadi) *Lady's finger Thayir Pachadi *Mango Neem Flower Pachadi *Aloo Raitha *Neem Flower Pachadi *Sweet Corn Mixed Vegetable Raitha *Sago (Javvarisi) Thayir Pachadi *Cucumber Thayir Pachadi *Carrot Thayir Pachadi *Tomato Thayir Pachadi *Ginger Thayir Pachadi *Mint Raitha *Pudhina Pachadi *Coconut Thayir Pachadi

There are a few recipes * Coffee Syrup * How to make Tamarind Paste at home? * How to make Tomato Puree? * How to make processed rice flour at home to make savouries? * How to make Instant Sambar? * How to make Instant Idly Mix? * Home made Badam Mix recipe * Instant Rice Payasam Mix * Instant Rawa Mix to make different recipes * Onion and Tomato paste for North Indian dishes

Idly is the most favourite dish for most of South Indians. Again Idlies can also be made using different batters apart from the regular batter. * Idly - Every one's favourite * Masala Idly Upma * Kanchipuram Idly * Kancheepuram Idly - Method 2 * Rawa Idly * Idly-Veggie Fry * Horse Gram Idly

There are different kinds of Dosas one can make. Batters also differ for certain dosas. Here is a list of dosas which can be made for both breakfast and also for evening tiffin * Adai Dosa * Nine Grams Dosa * Andhra Pesaret * Neer Dosa * Wheat Rawa Pesarettu * Wheat Flour Oothappam * Gothumai Adai

How to make Chilly Oil at home  How to make brown stock at home How to make easy brown stock at home How to make soft chappatis How to make unsour curd at home How to make Tomato Sauce at home How to make bread crumbs at home How to make Khoya at home How to make caramalized onions How to make vegetable stock at home How to make basic tomato gravy How to make idly batter at home How to make processed rice flour at home How to make Tomato Puree How to extract coconut milk How to make Paneer at home How to make Instant Rawa mix How to make instant sambar How to instant idly mix How to develop healthy eating habits How to makeCinnamon Powder at home How to make Nannari Sherbet at home How to make fenu greek powder at home How to prepare Channa and Peas easily for cooking How to make Jaggery syrup at home How to make Pulikaichal at home How to make lowfat curd at home How to make white sauce at home How to cook Punarbagam for Pathiya samayal How to prepare peas and channa for cooking How t

Idly Milagai Podi, or Chutney podi can be made in different ways. * Idly/Dosai Milagai Podi  with sesame seeds * Easy Milagai Podi * Idly Milagai Podi without Sesame seeds * Garlic Chilly Powder * Black Urad Dal Idly Chilly Powder * Nalla Kaaram * Gujarathi Chilly Powder

We use different kind of utensils in our kitchen to cook different kinds of dishes. Here is a brief intro to such kind of utensils for the benefit of new weds, bachelors and also those who want to know about Indian cooking. * Anjari Petti or Masala Box *  Multi use Othappam Tawa * Tongs in Indian cooking * Rathna Stores for Kalyana Seervarisai and Utensils