Masala Peanuts–Microwave Version

I have made the Masala Peanuts in oven and have thoroughly enjoyed it. Today's recipe is from Nalini's blog which is made in the Microwave oven. We loved this version of the Masala Peanuts also.. Try this and you will know what I am talking about... You could add the spice powders according to taste and preference

Masala Peanuts (Protein Packed Power)

Looking for yet another healthy snack to keep munching??? Here comes a protein packed power food. We get similar ones in shops but those are fried and this one is baked. I got the recipe from here and loved it. Try this guilt free snack. It is very easy and tastes amazing..

Senai Kizhangu Kootu

A very delicious and authentic kootu which has lots of flavor. I make this quite often and it is one of our favorite kootu. I have added coconut oil, but you could use regular cooking oil. You can enjoy this kootu with plain white rice, curd rice, rasam rice etc. It also makes a great lunchbox dish. Mix rice and little coconut oil with the kootu and enjoy for lunch as is or with appalam (papad).. Here is another delicious kootu from Tamil Nadu

Pavakkai Pitlai (பாவைக்காய் பிட்லை)

Pavakkai Pitlai is a type of Sambar. Pavakkai is Bitter gourd and is one of the healthy vegetables out there. This recipe tastes best when served hot with rice.

Nelakadalai pachadi / Groundnut Dip

Nelakadalai is tamil name for Groundnut and this pachadi / dip is a great accompaniment. I saw this from a TV show (Arokya Unavu in Jaya TV) and tried it the next day and we loved it..Has a nice variety of texture from the crushed groundnuts and the grated carrot and the seasoning... This goes very well with sambar rice or Biriyani or aloo paratha... Kept well in the fridge for 2 days.. Have loved it so much that this is my first choice when it comes to making pachadi.. My choice for N - Others / Miscellaneous

Kathirikkai Kootu (கத்திரிக்காய் கூட்டு)

For the theme of "Different types of Kootu", I could not miss adding one of my favorite kootu. This kootu is aromatic and super delicious. A very simple and flavorful kootu.  This goes so delicious with hot rice, jeera rice, roti, phulka!!

Groundnut Sundal / Kadalai Sundal

Sundal is a very popular evening snack which is quick and easy. It can be prepared in less than 30 minutes from start to finish. This is a variety of Sundal. This is also a festive snack prepared during Navarathri festival.