Guacamole–Mexican Cuisine

Guacamole is a very easy Mexican dish which tastes best when served cold. It is served as a side to the chips, served as a part of the Mexican platter, sometimes served inside Burrito!! Basically it is everywhere in Mexican Cuisine. It is so interesting that it hardly takes any time, no cooking to do, but you have a great and tasty and healthy dish!! A dish that one cannot miss when talking about Mexican cuisine and I am including this for this month’s BM – Mexican Cuisine

Kozhukattai Sundal –Ganesh Chathurthi Recipes

Kozhukattai sundal is a festive Tamil dish prepared during Vinayaka Chathurthi. It takes a lot of time to prepare the balls, but after the rice balls are done, it is a quick process. This is my dish for Vegan Thursdays!!

SIC–South Indian Cooking

Here I am with another event South Indian Cooking Series of Anu's Healthy Kitchen..

Rules of the event are as follows:
* Event runs from August 1st to September 15th
Use of LOGO is MANDATORY , as it will help to spread the word and please link to this event announcement page and to Anu's page. It is mandatory* Only Vegetarian recipes are allowed. Eggs not allowed
* ANY number of entries are most welcome.
* Archived posts are also welcome, but please re-post it with the even logo and link to this event page.
* Please use the linky tool below to link your recipes. If you have issues or you are a non-Bloggers please email to nivedhanams@gmail.com with Recipe Name, Recipe Link and photo (not more than 100 kb)
* Bloggers can link the recipes to the respective states with the linky tool at the end of this page.
(NOTE: Please link the recipes according to the states names please and make sure if at all you make a mistake, you inform me about for me to correct it, else the entry will be deleted.) Anu has combined Goa and pondicherry to one category.
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TamilNadu

Link entries from TamilNadu state here

1.	Sweet RAgi Adai	23.	Pavakai Podi
2.	Chola kuzhipaniyaram	24.	Adai Dosa
3.	Vazhaipoo Podimas	25.	Kariveppilai kuzhambu / Curry leaves gravy
4.	Vazhaipoo Vadai	26.	Pulicha keerai masiyal
5.	ADAI	27.	Arisi Adai
6.	URULAIKIZHANGU KAARA CURRY	28.	Steam Idli
7.	Semiya Payasam	29.	Akkaravadisal
8.	Kothamalli Pachhadi	30.	Moong Dal Sambar
9.	Dill Leaves Indian Doughnut	31.	Carrot Kheer
10.	Dilkhush/coconut/thengai buns	32.	Curd rice - not so runny version
11.	Parrupu Urundai kuzhambu	33.	Brown rice Idli
12.	Kadala curry/Chick peas curry	34.	Sannas - Sweet Idli from Mangalore
13.	Manjapongal	35.	Lemon rice
14.	Thinai Payasam	36.	Chettinad Pakora curry
15.	Milagu kuzhambu	37.	Sutta Kathirikai Chutney
16.	Paasiparuppu Aval Paniyaram	38.	Vazhaipoo Kootu
17.	Pepper Mushroom fry/Milagu Kalaan Varuval	39.	Cauliflower and Carrot Kootu
18.	Lemon Rice & Potato Fry	40.	Cucumber Kootu
19.	Oats - Dalia Idli	41.	Cucumber Rice
20.	http://nayanas-kitchen-kreations.blogspot.in/2013/08/tamarind-rice-for-potluck-party.html	42.	Tender pumpkin Thogayal
21.	Elaneer Payasam	43.	Usili
22.	Chickpeas and Aubergine Masala

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Kerala

Please link all your Kerala State dishes here

1.	Mathanga erriserry (pumpkin curry)	16.	carrot beans thoran
2.	oats-payasam	17.	ulli thoran
3.	ada pradhman(steamed-rice-chunk-kheer)	18.	Kadala Parippu Ada
4.	Kadala curry	19.	Vegetable Stew
5.	Soya chunks curry(kerala-style )	20.	Unniyappam AKA Neyyappam
6.	Urallakyangha curry	21.	PAAL PAAYASAM ( GURUVAYOOR STYLE ARI PAAYASAM)
7.	Muringa ila moru curry	22.	vendakka theeyal
8.	Kerala pazham Manga curry(Ripe mango curry)	23.	Morukaachiyathu / Seasoned Butter milk
9.	Vellayappam(rice coconut pancakes)	24.	Vallyamma's Veg Kuruma
10.	Soyabean thoran (soyabean granules dry with cocon	25.	Chakka Varatti- Jackfruit Preserve/ Jam
11.	Multigrain Tawa Roasted Nippats	26.	Kottapayar Mezhukkupuratti
12.	Kadala Curry........Kerala Style	27.	Kara Vada
13.	Koottu Curry (Black Chickpea in coconut gravy)	28.	Venkakka Kichadi (Okra/Ladies Finger)
14.	Kaalan/Morozhicha Curry	29.	chakka pradhaman
15.	Olan

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Karnataka

Please link all your Karanataka State dishes here

1.	Jhunka Vadi	20.	HAGALKAI SaSMe
2.	BALEKAI PALYA	21.	KAYI KADABU ( Steamed coconut dumplings)
3.	HAGALKAI PALYA	22.	KADALEMADI
4.	BANANA BUNS	23.	BENDEKAYI SAMBAR
5.	Mysore Pak	24.	THONDEKAYI PALYA
6.	Basale soppu sasme	25.	Kayi Barfi
7.	KODBALE	26.	Heerekayi Chutney
8.	Barley dosa	27.	Rava Laddu
9.	Kai Holige	28.	Til Laddu
10.	uddina vade	29.	peanut laddu
11.	Mavina hanu sasme	30.	Moong dal laddu
12.	Tamarind rice ( Puliyogare )	31.	Puffed Rice Poha
13.	Tarkari Padartha	32.	Susla/Puffed Rice poha
14.	Lady's Finger sasime	33.	Microwave Mysore Pak
15.	Khara uddina kadubu	34.	Koshambri
16.	GUD ANNA / BELLADA ANNA	35.	Avalakki khara pongal /poha pongal
17.	EERADDE / GENASALE / KAYI KADUBU / PATHOLI	36.	MAJIGE HULI
18.	Besan Laddu	37.	AMBODE
19.	Neer dosa	38.	Hirekai Chutney

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Andhra Pradesh

Please link all your Andhra Pradesh state recipes here

1.	Andhra Beerakaya thokku pachchadi	5.	Moong dal payasam
2.	Chamagadda Pulusu	6.	Garlic Chatni
3.	Meethay Ghoday	7.	TOOVAR DAL PAYASA
4.	Steamed dumplings in yoghurt gravy

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Goa and Pondicherry

Please link all your Goa and Pondicherry State dishes here

1.

Instant konkani daali thoay

2.

Vegetable poha/ Konkani poha

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Foodabulous–Krishna Jayanthi, Independence Day and Raksha Bandhan

"Foodabulous Fest" is origin from (food +fabulous + festivals) where we can prepare fabulous food for specific festivals and special days to celebrate. It’s a monthly series which celebrate every month with monthly festivals and special day. Although so many festivals are there, the theme I have chosen is Krishna Jayanthi (Janamashtami), Independence day and Raksha Bandhan In August month, there are number of festivals which celebrate in India. Here is list of some festivals and special days which celebrate in August. Independence day is national day which celebrate all over India but there are so many other fest are too for different regions like Rakhi, Teej, Janamashtami for Hindu community, Parsi New Year for Parisian and Id for Muslim and friendship day as special day for youth or adults both. Here are some of the festivals I have mentioned:

Date	Fest	Date	Fest
4	Friendship Day	8	Id-ul-Fitr
9-10	Teej	11	Naag Panchami
15	Independence Day	18	Parsi New Year
20	Raksha Bandhan/Rakhi	28	Krishna Janamashtami

Rules for the event:
The event runs through the month of Aug (1^st Aug– 31^st Aug). Theme chosen is Krishna Jayanthi (Janamashtami), Independence day and Raksha Bandhan. Please send any recipes that are suitable for the above festivals.. Any course of meal but related to theme. Only vegetarian recipes are allowed (EGGFREE please). Use linky tools to enter your recipes at the end of post You have to follow Simply TADKA via GFC and Facebook. No archives please, only fresh entries can add during the month of Aug. Usage of logo is compulsory; The post must to be linked with Foodabulous Fest Event page and my event page. it’s compulsory. In case you have a problem using linky tool or you are a non-blogger, you can send the details to nivedhanams@gmail.com in the following format using subject line of Foodabulous Fest- Celebrate Aug Series. You’re Name, Email- id, Blog Name, Blog URL, Recipe Name, Recipe URL, Picture (not more than 100 KB).  Looking forward for the lots of recipe for Month of Aug’s celebrations, Join us in my Blog Please like us on Facebook and follow us via GFC Entries that do not follow the above rules will be DELETED

Please link all your delicious recipes relating to Krishna Jayanthi (Janamashtami), Independence day and Raksha Bandhan. here

1.	Cheesey Potato Nachos	50.	SweetPidiKozhukattai/SweetRiceflourdumpling
2.	lemon rice	51.	Grape Juice Popsicle
3.	Greek Pasta Salad	52.	Garlic & Parmesan Pull Apart Bread
4.	Mini Rasamalai	53.	Baby corn & Mangetout Peas stir fry
5.	Malpua with Rabri	54.	Garlic&Herbs Pasta with Parmesan cheese
6.	Tofu Cutlet	55.	Lemon Rice
7.	Nylon Khaman	56.	Spinach pakoda
8.	Peanut Burfi for Janmashtami Fasting	57.	Paal Kozhukattai
9.	Tandoori Paneer Tikka	58.	cucumber raita
10.	Multigrain Tawa Roasted Nippats	59.	Dilkhush/coconut/thengai buns
11.	Caprese sandwich	60.	Kovakka/Ivy Gourd Mezhukkupuratti
12.	Beetroot Halwa	61.	raw banana paneer pattis
13.	Corn cheese balls	62.	Matar Paneer
14.	mexican Rice	63.	Pretzel
15.	Soya potatoes cheese tikkis	64.	Stir fry Arbi chips
16.	Malpua	65.	rava ladoo
17.	Kai Holige	66.	Chocolate cupcakes
18.	tutti frutti cookies	67.	Baigan Bhartha
19.	Uddina vade	68.	Peanut burfi
20.	Chilly tacos	69.	Vegetable Manchurian with gravy
21.	Multigrain Beetroot Tart	70.	Vermicelli Upma
22.	Semiya Payasam	71.	Singoda ni kheer – Water chestnut flour payasam
23.	Pine nut pesto with Tortilla chips	72.	Eggless Mocha Chocolate Chip Banana Muffins
24.	Gud ke Chaawal/Jaggery Rice	73.	Herbed potato and cheese monkey bread
25.	Gavar nu Khatiyu	74.	Microwave Badam Halwa
26.	Stir fried noodles with Tofu	75.	choco cookies
27.	Spinach Tomato Soup	76.	Sprouts with moong vadi
28.	Kaju Karela nu shaak	77.	Tri-Colour Treat
29.	Samo khichadi	78.	lemon poppy seed cheesecake
30.	Bhindi Capsicum masala	79.	vermicelli pulav
31.	Vegetable biryani	80.	palak paneer kachoris
32.	Sooji ka dhokla	81.	Maaladoo
33.	Gujarati dal	82.	Indian Veg Thali
34.	KALAKAND	83.	marble barfi
35.	Kourabiethes	84.	Tamarind rice ( Puliyogare )
36.	Meethay Ghoday	85.	Bhindi Do pyaza
37.	Chocolate Rasgulla	86.	Unniyappam AKA Neyyappam
38.	Moong dal halwa	87.	wheat appam
39.	Tri Color Cake for Independence day	88.	pal payasam
40.	Mango cake	89.	aval payasam / poha kheer
41.	tiranga halwa	90.	samo/moriyo kheer
42.	walnut chocolate tarts	91.	Baklava
43.	apple pie	92.	cabbage and carrot sambharo
44.	Moong Dal Kheer	93.	Baingan mussallam
45.	Quick Peas Masala Rice	94.	kadhai mushroom
46.	Beetroot Halwa	95.	potato beans
47.	Chana/Chole Masala	96.	Kesar Pista Kulfi
48.	curdrice/bagalabath	97.	KADALEMADI
49.	Aloo Gobi Masala

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Healthy Diet–Lunchbox Recipes

Healthy is a word that is very attractive to a lot of us. We all love to cook and eat healthy foods. Here I am with another event which concentrates on Healthy Foods that are best for Lunchbox. Thanks to Priya who owns this series.

Event Details
1. Event runs from August 1st - September 11th
2. Cook, bake or create dishes that are healthy and suitable for lunchbox. Vegetarian Dishes ONLY. Eggs NOT allowed3. Many entries per person are allowed.. More the merrier. Can accept archived entries, if they are linked with this announcement page and Priya's Healthy Diet Page
4. Make sure you link back to this announcement page and Priya's Healthy Diet page on your post before linking them here. It is Mandatory
5. Using logo will be appreciated..
6. Please use the linky tool below to link your yummy recipes. If you have trouble linking, then please send email to nivedhanams@gmail.com with subject as Healthy lunch Box
7. Please like our Facebook page and also follow us through GFC.
8. Entries that do not follow the above rules will be DELETED

Please link all you delicious Healthy recipes here

1.	Cheesey Potato nachos	52.	Vegetarian Whole Wheat Spaghetti
2.	Greek Pasta Salad	53.	Oats - Dalia Idli
3.	Beetroot Tikki	54.	Pumpkin Thepla
4.	Chickpea Potato Patties	55.	Masala Bhaat
5.	Paneer Quesadillas	56.	Kale Chane ka Pulav
6.	Nylon Khaman	57.	Bhindi Do Pyaza
7.	Multigrain Tawa Roasted Nippats	58.	Creamy Coconut Milk & Rice Pudding
8.	Caprese Sandwich	59.	corn pomegranate pulao
9.	Quesadilla - Vegetables, Bean & Cheese	60.	Cucumber-Cheese-Chutney Sandwiches
10.	soya potatoes cheese tikkis	61.	Adai Dosa
11.	Cucumber Peanut Butter Sandwiches	62.	Baby corn and spinach rice
12.	Gavar nu Khatiyu	63.	Masala Idly
13.	Oats-Wheat-Paratha	64.	Tomato Peas Briyani
14.	GOBI PARATHA	65.	Pan roasted brinjal fry
15.	lemon rice	66.	Cabbage and carrot sambharo
16.	Paneer fried rice	67.	Gobi Meethi Ki Sabzi
17.	Gujarati Dal	68.	Dahi chawal
18.	Veggie Nargisi Koftas	69.	Potato Masala Roast
19.	Kadala Pongichathu....	70.	Vallyamma's Veg Kuruma
20.	Meethi Rice	71.	Arisi Adai
21.	peas pulao	72.	KADDU MEETHI KI DOSTI
22.	Anitha Kirubakaran	73.	PALAK RICE
23.	Peppered coconut rice	74.	Sattu ka paratha
24.	kovakka mezhukkupuratti	75.	Chocolate-Almond Butter Bites (vegan; low-sugar)
25.	Chanadal and Soya Paratha	76.	STUFFED VEGETABLE IDLYS
26.	Kaima Idli	77.	Flapjacks
27.	Quinoa Uppuma	78.	Dressed Noodle Salad
28.	oats Rava Idli	79.	Moong Dal Sambar
29.	Panchmela Dal	80.	Moong dal kachori
30.	Sprouted Green Bean Salad	81.	Methi bajra khakhra
31.	Harini	82.	low fat snack- Khandvi
32.	stir fry arbi chips	83.	Beetroot Lauki muthia
33.	Gooseberry rice	84.	greens & grain salad with sorrel pesto
34.	Jeera Tomate Dal	85.	No Bake Carrot Cake Granola Bites
35.	Gobi Ka Kheema	86.	Basil Rice(Thulasi Sadham)
36.	Chettinad Vegetarian Fish Gravy	87.	Broccoli Aval
37.	Drumstick Pulp Thokku	88.	Asparagus and Peas Pulao
38.	Ragi Tofu Paratha	89.	Soya semiya delight
39.	Cabbage rice	90.	Wheat Bread Capsicum Sandwich
40.	Briju Parthasarathy	91.	Palak Masala Pongal
41.	Baigan Bhartha	92.	Cucumber Rice
42.	Coconut Rice	93.	Olive rice
43.	Herbed potato and cheese monkey bread	94.	Sprouted Soybeans/Moong Dal Sandwich
44.	Milagu kuzhambu	95.	Iyengar Bakery Bread Sandwich
45.	Moong Dal	96.	Broad Beans Packs (Avarakkai Packs)
46.	Mushroom Moong Sprouts Curry	97.	Peanut Rice
47.	Snakegourd Channadal Kootu	98.	Masala Capsicum
48.	Sprouts with moong vadi	99.	Khajoor Halwa / Date Fudge
49.	Mixed Vegetable Bhujia	100.	Avalakki khara pongal /poha pongal
50.	Spicy Biscuits	101.	Usili
51.	Lemon Rice & Potato Fry

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Vegan Pineapple Muffins

Quick breads are so much fun to make and you do not spend much time preparing for it. This one is made with Whole wheat flour, brown sugar, fruit juice and no processed ingredients making them less guilty!! !! I recently joined the Potluck Party and this is a recipe inspired from here and I have made some changes to suit our taste and preference