Keerai Thandu pachadi – is a yoghurt based side dish made from left over spinach stems. Keerai means greens and Thandu means stems in Tamil. so this is Spinach stem curry and is a no waste recipe, if you are looking to use the thick stems of your keerai to make a delicious pachadi out…
Kadai Paneer | How to make kadai paneer
Kadai Paneer is a spicy and aromatic curry made with fresh onion and tomato base gravy and soft indian cottage cheese. Kadai Paneer is one of my favorite ways to eat paneer. The memories goes back to eating out in indian restaurants with friends or family, kadai paneer would always make it to our table. …
White chicken curry | Chicken Vellai Kuruma
Chicken vellai Kuruma (White Chicken Curry) is a creamy coconut milk based chicken curry spiced with black pepper and green chillies and indian spices. This Chicken vellai Kuruma (White Chicken Curry) recipe is inspired by my vegetable kuruma recipe I make for appam. I was wondering why not make the same for chicken curry. This…
Pepper Chicken | How to Make Pepper Chicken
Pepper Chicken Recipe is a spicy dry masala recipe, made with freshly ground pepper and spices. This recipe can be made semi gravy or gravy or served dry as an appetizer. I love to eat spicy foods during cold weathers. Pepper is often mentioned as the “king of spices” because is said to help…
Kadai Tofu Recipe | Vegan Tofu and Capsicum Curry
Kadai Tofu recipe is a simple Tofu and capsicum stir fry. Kadai Tofu is inspired from kadai paneer, from northern india. I was working on a few Indian vegan recipes for Nuhrish, and I happened to love using Tofu in the place of paneer in this recipe. Tofu is a wonder full way to add…
Mixed Berry Chia Jam | Home made Chia Jam
Mixed berry chia Jam is a simple 3 ingredient homemade Jam recipe. This Mixed berry chia Jam can be made with frozen or fresh berries, I have used frozen berries in this recipe for the convenience and also frozen berries seems to be less expensive than fresh berries which always is quick to get spoilt….
Palak Paneer | How to make palak Paneer
Palak Paneer is a rich and creamy spinach curry with Indian cottage cheese with indian spices. Palak Paneer is one of the most popular curries from north India next to paneer butter masala or Butter Chicken. which are also our family favourite and I make it often to serve with Coconut Milk rice or Jeera…
Keerai Masiyal with Paruppu | கீரை மசியல்
Keerai masiyal (with Paruppu) is a simple and quick to make spinach curry from south India. I learnt this recipe from my family chef in my native Salem (Tamilnadu). She has been cooking for generations now and her keerai masiyal is always a hit. I think we all have already read a lot about the…
Mutton Semi Gravy – (Mutton masala Recipe)
Mutton Semi Gravy – Mutton Masala Recipe, is a melt in mouth mutton gravy recipe in onion and tomato masala base. This is a Mutton semi gravy recipe which pairs well with rice or Chapathi and hence can serve as lunch or dinner side dish. I have been wanting to post mutton recipes on my…
Tiffin Sambar
How to make Hotel Style sambar – Tiffin Sambar Hotel Style arachu vitta sambar,with freshly ground sambar masala. Side dish for South indian Tiffin items like idli, medu vadai, pongal and dosa. I recently served this meal for my family for breakfast, because were craving a restauranty breakfast. I realized the tip section on my…
Paneer Butter Masala
Paneer Butter Masala – Creamy Tangy Tomato and cream in cottage cheese gravy. Paneer is cottage cheese, it is similar to tofu from the yeast, but is more firm in texture. Check out how to make the Rajma masala and home made naan recipe to make this meal. Some Tips that make your paneer butter…
Rajma Masala
Rajma Masala – How to make Rajma curry Recipe Rajma is red kidney beans and we use it often in India as a side dish to rice. It is an excellent plant protein source for vegetarians. And this curry is one of my favorites and the combination of this curry with hot and fluffy basmati…
Egg masala fry
Egg masala fry ( Muttai Varuval) is a recipe will make you find love for boiled eggs in a new way. I love Eggs, if you have been following soulsomecooking on Facebook, by now you’ll know that I am an egg addict ! I love eggs and like to have it atleast in one meal…
Egg Malai Masala
EGG MALAI MASALA Egg Malai Masala, is a spicy creamy egg side dish for Roti/Chapathi or any kind of Indian flat breads. Malai means cream in Hindi language and this recipe uses milk to bring the creaminess into the masala. If you would like to make it richer, you can swap with cream as well….
Mor Keerai – Keerai Morkuzhambu
Mor Keerai – Keerai Morkuzhambu Mor Keerai (Keerai MorKuzhambu) is a traditional south Indian style yoghurt curry. This curry is made out of buttermilk which is the ‘mor’ part of it. Morkuzhambu is usually spiced (with a hint of cumin, ginger and green chillies in it ) buttermilk curry and topped with fried or cooked…
Sago Halwa ( Javvarisi Halwa)
Javvarisi Halwa Sago halwa or Javvarisi Halwa is a simple Indian sweet made out of sago pearls / sabudhana / Javvarisi. If you are looking for a quick indian sweet recipe then, this is a good suggestion for you. In terms of making time, but sure does a little planning. I love Javvarisi/ sago because…
Gluten Free cake ( Ragi Banana Cake )
Ragi Banana Cake If you are looking for gluten free cake recipes, then you have landed on the right page. Ragi is also known as finger millet which is a gluten free grain of India. It is often considered as poor mans food although it is a rich source of calcium and in minerals. I…
Thai Green Curry
Thai Green Curry Thai Green Curry ( With Shrimps) is a coconut milk based curry originated from Thailand. It is a spicy and savoury curry pairs well with Jasmine Rice. Check out easy method to cook Thai Jasmine Rice here. This Curry is usually made with chicken, but I am using shrimps in this recipe,…
How to cook Thai Rice
How to cook Thai Rice Thai rice is also known as Jasmine Rice, around the world. It is a very fragrant variety of Rice consumed in Thailand. This Rice as such and has a bit of a chewy bite to it unlike our basmati rice. The chewiness comes from the sticky nature of this rice….
Chicken Tawa fry
Chicken Tawa Fry Chicken Tawa Fry is a simple pan roasted chicken recipe. In this recipe, Chicken is marinated in freshly roast and ground spices and cooked on pan or a Tawa. Big thanks to my cousin sister, Shanthi Akka for sharing this recipe with me. Although, there are many recipes of chicken Tawa fry…
Iyengar Bakery Style Masala Toast
Masala bread Toast – Iyengar Bakery masala toast Iyengar Bakery Style masala toast is a simple and popular bread toast recipe from South India. Check out my Egg salad sandwich with Minty Avocado, here. I have seen so many posts on social media about this famous Iyengar Bakery Style masala toast, I had to try…
Matar Mushroom Curry
Matar Mushroom Curry Matar mushroom curry is a simple tomato based curry made with green peas and mushrooms. I have used button mushroom variety is used in this recipe, but any mushroom variety would work. This curry goes well with most Indian breads. I like to serve it along with hot poori. If you want…
Pavakkai varuval (Sweet and spicy Bitter gourd fry)
Sweet and spicy Bitter gourd fry (Pavakkai varuval) Sweet and spicy Bitter gourd fry, Pavakkai Varuval is Bitter gourd stir fry recipe of South India. Pavakkai or bitter gourd is one of the healthiest vegetable and it is also not everyones favorite because of its taste. This is one of my favorite recipes to make…
Mysore Pak recipe | Easy Homemade Mysore Pak
Mysore Pak, is a popular Indian sweet, from the southern part of India made with chickpea flour and ghee and sugar. I was once at a party for a close friends baby shower and one of the mommy friends brought buttery soft homemade Mysore pak. The first bite blew me way ! It was buttery…
Ragi Semiya Upma
Ragi Semiya Upma Recipe I was so happy I had stock of a pack of Ragi vermicelli or semiya in my pantry this morning. I could quickly Make the ever so easy upma with it. For those who don’t know about this wonder grain Ragi, Ragi is a millet which sadly is a little forgetten…
Varuthu Aracha Kozhi Kuzhambu
Varuthu Aracha Kozhi Kuzhambu Kozhi Kuzhambu is typical South Indian style chicken curry. But, this recipe is very specific to Tamil cuisine using a dry roasted spices in the curry making it very aromatic. Sharing the recipe here as I make it hope you like it too. Serve Hot with Idli and enjoy it as…
Rava Idli
Rava Idli, How to make rava idli Rava Idli is made out of sooji or Rava, which is basically semolina. This instant idli can be made without any grinding and is very healthy breakfast option. The Rava Idli mixture can be made in advance and stored in air tight container for busy mornings. Lets see…
Medu vada Recipe
How to make South Indian Medu Vada Medu vada is a popular Indian breakfast, made with fresher ground husked black gram. Getting the fluffy texture and oil free crust is the first two things about it. Ofcourse, if you have tried making it before the third tricky thing about menu vada is getting the shape…
Tuna Fish Cutlets ( Meen Cutlet)
Tuna Fish Cutlets ( Meen Cutlet) Tuna Fish Cutlet is a fun way of eating fish for adults and kids. In this recipe I have used canned tuna I had stocked up during Cover lock down announcements in Japan and I was glad I used them because they were yummy, how ever it can be…