Rava Kichadi
Rava Kichadi which is also called by Different Names like Khara Bath , Masala Rava Bath – Kichadi is Cooked with Vegetables, Onions, Tomatoes , Spices and Tempered .
Dinner is the only meal the whole family gets to sit and eat together. Also, dinner is important because after a long day full of activities and exertion, your body needs to fuel up. It is unhealthy if you skip your dinner or consume way too much at dinner. So, the key is to maintain a balance. Also, there is a large gap between the last and the first meal of your next day and our body is working the same way in the night as it was in the day. Thus, fueling the body up at regular intervals is important. You can choose recipes from this page depending upon your mood, occasion, quick fix meals, healthy options and much more. These recipes are easy to make for a potluck, any gathering or for any occasion.
Recipes are created from simple, wholesome, and local fresh ingredients. All recipes are tried and tested many times in my kitchen before getting posted here. Recipe post contains an introduction, health benefits of the main ingredient used in the recipe, alternative to an ingredient, how To’s, storing and reheating instructions, freezing instruction if applicable. Most importantly all recipe steps are explained in an elaborated way, so it will be helpful even for a beginner, and easy to follow with step-by-step pictures, and videos are given for most of the recipes. Do not forget to bookmark this page, as I will be constantly updating and adding your favorites.
Rava Kichadi which is also called by Different Names like Khara Bath , Masala Rava Bath – Kichadi is Cooked with Vegetables, Onions, Tomatoes , Spices and Tempered .
Temple Style Ghee Ven Pongal is a Simple and Easy to Make Aromatic Rice Recipe cooked with White Rice , Moong Dal and tempered with Spices in ghee (Clarified Butter).
Ennai kathirikai kuzhambu, kathirikai meaning brinjal / eggplant, and kuzhambu meaning curry. It is a very flavorful, and aromatic curry from the southern part of India, made with full whole roasted brinjals, then sautéed with onions, tomatoes, freshly ground spices in tamarind sauce. A popular curry served in weddings and special lunch occasions. Brinjal curry goes well with hot steamed rice , roti / chapatti, dosa / idli and many more. Recipe includes detailed instructions with stepwise pictures.
Soya chunks which is also known as meal maker, textured vegetable protein. Burger patties is made with soya chunks /TVP, vegetables, spices, cheese, and then pan fried to golden brown color. Then the fried patty is assembled on the burger buns, add your favorite toppings, sauces, and best tastes when served immediately. The patties is packed with proteins and taste delicious. Recipe includes instructions with stepwise pictures.
Restaurant style Gobi 65 | Crispy Cauliflower is a easy to make appetizer or for a quick tea time snack. Only two steps, marinate the cauliflower florets with spices and deep fry it. A very popular vegetarian starters in the Indian restaurants and it is perfect for any occasion. Serve the crispy cauliflower with tomato ketchup or with your favorite sauce, or it can also be served as a sides with any lunch platter or as an appetizer in thali meals.
Indo – Chinese style veggie fried rice is a popular street food across India. It is mildly flavored aromatic rice dish, made with perfectly cooked basmati rice, and then sautéed with vegetables and Chinese sauces using a Wok pan. You can easily customize the fried rice to your preferred taste , make it spicy or less spicy or add any stir fry vegetables / proteins. The fried rice tastes delicious on its own or serve with Cauliflower Manchurian ( Indo Chinese style curry). Recipe includes detailed instructions, how to cook rice in traditional method with stepwise pictures and tips.
Navratan Korma / Vegetable Kurma is a one pot Indian curry. It Is cooked in ground coconut – almonds sauce, and other aromatic spices. Restaurant style recipe (HSB – hotel saravana bhavan style). Cooking time is 25 minutes (Includes preparations time and cooking time) using the Instant Pot. Serve vegetable kurma with many Indian dishes like roti, string hoppers, dosa, idly, over rice, the list goes on. So delicious and very popular Indian curry. Recipe includes, detailed recipe instructions with stepwise pictures and a video to watch.
Gobi Manchurian or ( Gobi meaning) cauliflower Manchurian, A tasty hot and sour flavored dish. It is made with marinated cauliflower florets, then dipped into a batter and deep fried. Crispy florets are then tossed in a homemade Manchurian sauce, garlic, chilies and spring onions. Cauliflower Manchurian can be served in two ways, as a dry – appetizer or as a semi gravy – main course. So addictive Indo – Chinese dish, pairs well with white / brown rice or fried rice. Recipes includes detailed instructions, tips and stepwise pictures.
Spicy chipotle pasta is loaded with flavors , and a super comforting meal. Penne pasta is cooked in a homemade, rich and creamy red sauce. Perfect cheesecake factory style made right in your kitchen in less than 25 minutes ( cooking time is only 15 minutes). Recipe includes detailed instructions with stepwise pictures and tips.
Biryani is a flavorful and very popular rice dish with its origins from India. This recipe is a No Fail, and perfect for your biryani cravings! It is easy and simple to make a restaurant quality chicken biryani at home. This recipe is basically a dump and cook, one pot meal, saves a lot of time and cuts down process, but without compensating on the authentic flavors. Serve the chicken biryani with onions – tomato raita ( yogurt based dish) to compensate the spices. Recipe includes detailed instructions, tips and step by step pictures.
Thengai Paal Sadam | Coconut Milk Rice is Aromatic , Mildly flavored One Pot Rice. Easy To Make And Rice Goes with Any Curries / Gravies. Easy To Follow Step By Step Pictures and Instructions.
Spicy chicken tacos , a sure crowd pleaser taco. Everything is made from scratch in this recipe, from homemade fresh flour tortilla, spicy and crispy chicken, and the most delicious mango radish – jalapeno salsa. This chicken taco is a fusion recipe, chicken strips is marinated with spices and instantly deep fried, flour tortillas is a no lard recipe with basic 4 ingredients, and salsa is prepared with freshly chopped mango, radish and Jalapeno Peppers. The most addictive chicken tacos and salsa flavors your family will love it! Serve the chicken, salsa and the tortillas separately, and let the crowd build their own taco. This recipe includes detailed instructions with stepwise pictures of how to make the crispy chicken, flour tortilla and mango, radish and jalapeno salsa.
Palakottai | Jackfruit Is The seeds from Ripe Fruits And Have A Milky, Sweet Taste To It. Seeds Are Usually Pressure Cooked And Used In the Different Recipes. They Are Commonly Used In India for Making Dry curry like this palakottai pepper fry recipe and many more. Very Easy To Prepare And Absolutely Tasty Dish. Step By Step Pictures How to Remove Skin Of The Seed ,Cook And Recipe Instructions.
These Chicken lettuce wraps is a copycat recipe from PF Chang’s restaurant, its their best selling signature appetizer. These lettuce wraps are both healthy and yummy. It can be easily made at home in less than 30 minutes ( time includes homemade Hoisin Sauce recipe making time). With homemade hoisin sauce, its totally guilt free wraps, and tastes so much better. Chicken lettuce wraps can be served as an appetizer or as an main course. Recipe includes detailed instructions with stepwise pictures and tips.
PF Chang’s restaurant inspired vegetarian lettuce wraps, totally a healthier version. I used texturized vegetable protein (TVP) to make these vegetarian wraps. These wraps can be easily made at home in less than 30 minutes ( time includes homemade Hoisin Sauce recipe making time). With homemade hoisin sauce, its totally guilt free wraps, and tastes so much better. Vegetarian lettuce wraps can be served as an appetizer or as an main entrée. Recipe includes detailed instructions with stepwise pictures and tips.
Panera’s Broccoli Cheddar Soup is a creamy, delicious, and totally comforting soup. Tastes exactly bakery style. Easy to make this soup with Instant Pot in less than 20 minutes ( includes preparation + cooking time). Budget friendly, and this recipe serves 4 to 6 people. Recipe includes detailed instructions with stepwise pictures, video to watch and tip.
Jackfruit Elayada Meaning Ela Refers To Plantain Leaf And Ada Refers To The Steamed Flat Rice Cake. And It is Filled With A Mixture/Poornam Made Of Jaggery , Ripe Jackfruit And Grated Coconut. Not Too Sweet And A Healthy Snack Too. Step By Step Pictures With Detailed Instructions Given.
Gongura / Pulicha keerai is a plant, grown for its edible leaves, and it is called by different names in India. With this gongura leaves, we will be making a very tasty chicken curry. Gongura chicken is spicy and tangy in taste, soo good with hot rice or naan bread. Easy to make this delicious curry with this recipe in less than 30 minutes. Enjoy the seasonal greens by making this unique and nutritious chicken curry.
Vegetables And Fruits Dosa | Indian-Style Pancakes Is “REAL” Food Packed With High Nutrient. Colorful And Tasty. Can Be Made Quickly For Any Meal. Great Way To Make Toddler – Kids Eat Healthy. Step By Step Pictures And Detailed Instructions Given.
Vegetables noodles is a very easy to make stir fry noodles recipe. One of the most favorite food in many houses and the most popular food in restaurants and in the street food. Its an Indo Chinese fusion recipe, made by cooking the noodles first, then the noodles is stir fried with vegetables, and sauces. Its a two step process, and can be made in less than 25 minutes (preparation and cooking time). Noodles can be served with a famous dish Gobi Manchurian ( Gobi meaning cauliflower, recipe is available in the blog) or it can be served as is with some ketchup / hot sauces. Recipe includes detailed instructions with stepwise pictures and tips to cook the noodles perfectly.
Mango, radish and jalapeno salsa, a very different sweet and savory combination salsa made with fresh ingredients . Salsa tastes delicious , sweet-spicy & crunchy flavors is very addictive, and super easy to make “One Step Process”. Mango, radish and jalapeno salsa can is added to a taco, burrito, rice bowls, used as a dip for tortilla chips and quesadillas , or can be used in any recipe which calls for salsa ( it really enhances the taste of the overall dish). Recipe includes instructions with stepwise pictures.
Absolutely Soft – Fluffy Greek Yogurt Oat MINI Pancakes Is Healthy And Flavorful. Can Be Made Less Than 15 Mins. Tips To Make Perfect Mini Pancakes. Kids Friendly Recipe. Step By Step Pictures And Instructions Given.
Kaalan | Mushroom Masala Is A Popular Coimbatore Street Food (Coimbatore also known as Kovai, is a major city in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu) . Mushroom Masala Is A Spicy, Semi Gravy Masala /Curry. Marinated Mushrooms is Fried Or Baked And Then Sautéed In Freshly Ground Spices, Onions, Green Chilies And Garnished With Cilantro. Easy To Follow Step By Step Pictures Given
Homemade no lard flour tortillas, a basic recipe to make soft flour tortillas. The recipe uses only 4 ingredients, tastes much better, and fresh than the store brought tortillas. Tortillas are perfect for making soft tacos, burritos, quesadilla, wraps and any recipe that call for flour tortilla. Recipe includes detailed instructions, tips, stepwise picture.
Roasted Okra In Yogurt Sauce | Vendakkai Mor Kuzhambu Is Mildly Spiced Curry. Roasted Okra Is Mixed With Spiced Yogurt Sauce And Finally Tempered With Spices In Coconut Oil. Not Much Cooking Is Required To Make This Curry. It is Very Cooling And Refreshing Curry, Perfect with Rice And Roti. Step By Step Pictures And Tips To Grow Okra Given.
Butter Chicken Or Murg Makhani is a very popular dish, originated in the Indian subcontinent. Chicken is cooked in a mildly spiced – creamy rich tomato sauce. You can easily make restaurant quality butter chicken using the Instant Pot in just 25 minutes (cooking time is only 15 minutes). The flavors are incredible and the chicken is cooked perfectly tender and juicy! Absolutely no additives added. Serve butter chicken with rice and naan bread (Indian flatbread) for a comforting and scrumptious meal. Recipe includes detailed recipe instructions with stepwise pictures and tips.
Naan Is A Leavened Flatbread, And This Recipe Is Easy, No Yeast Naan Made Using Iron Tawa. Ingredients Used In The Recipe Imparts distinct tastes to the naan and yields a softer dough ( Gives The Dough Its Lift Just Like Yeast Would Do). As A Result Naan Is Soft , Puffy , Warm And Melts Away In Your Mouth. Naan is typically, served hot and brushed with some ghee or butter. Step By Step Pictures Given.
These Soy Protein Meatballs Are Made With Textured Vegetable Protein (TVP), Also Know As Textured Soy Protein (TSP), Soy Meat, Or Soya Chunks / Soya Granules. This Is A Quick , And Easy High – Protein Meatball Recipe. Meatballs Are Perfectly Juicy, Tender , And Gives The Same Texture Like In Any Other Meatballs. Meatballs Can Be Served With Spaghetti, In Any Meatballs Dishes , And Can Be Added In Various Different Sauces. Takes Only “30 Minutes”(Includes Preparation + Cooking Time) To Prepare In The Instant Pot. Not To Forget, Soy Meal Is A Significant Cheap Source Of Protein, and 100% Vegetarian. Stepwise Picture And Tips Given.
Murungai Is Commonly Known As Moringa, Drumstick , Murungakkai. Drumstick | Moringa Vegetable Curry Is A Simple, And Very Flavorful Dry Curry, Made With The Slender Fruit , Commonly Know As Drumsticks , 100% Healthy. They Are Prepared As A Culinary Vegetable, Cut Into Shorter Lengths, Tempered , Sautéed With Spice Powders , Onions, Tomatoes, And Stewed In Curry. The Curry Is Made With Instant Pot In 20 Minutes ( Includes Preparation And Cooking Time). Serve As A Sides With Rice , Roti Or Any Kuzhambu / Sambar Rice. Stepwise Pictures And Detailed Instructions Given.
Plaintain | Vazhakkai curry is an easy one pot recipe. Raw banana / plantains is used to make this curry, and consistency of the curry is soupy. This Puli Kuzhambu / Kara Kuzhambu ( called in south India) / plantain curry has a distinct flavors from the tempering , aromatic spices, tamarind, and coconut milk. Make This delicious curry in the Instant Pot in less than 25 minutes (cooking time is only 12 minutes). The healthy vegetable curry is medium spiced and goes well with hot steamed rice or roti / breads. Recipes includes detailed instructions with stepwise pictures.
This homemade pizza dough is an easy NO FAIL recipe, made with basic pantry ingredients. Freshly baked pizza crust with this dough will take your crust to the next level, the texture and taste is so delicious! Proofing the dough using the Instant Pot speeds up the process, without needing to wait hours for the dough to double in size. Enjoy your pizza nights sooner than ever before! Please read the recipe all the way through for different baking options, stepwise pictures, how to proof the dough using the Instant Pot in various possible modes, and counter top method given ( how to proof without the Instant Pot).
Buffalo chicken pizza is full of flavors from spicy and creamy buffalo sauce, spicy chicken, and homemade pizza dough. Make the delicious buffalo chicken in just 5 minutes cook time. Using the Instant Pot cook the buffalo chicken, then layer the prepared sauce, cooked chicken, toppings, and cheese on the homemade pizza crust. Bake until brown and bubbly, outcome is a gourmet topping pizza the whole family will definitely enjoy. Recipe includes cooking the chicken in the Instant Pot with stepwise pictures, tips and stove top method given, recipe for homemade pizza dough link from the blog with easy proofing tips using Instant Pot and counter top method given.
California Pizza Kitchen’s Dakota Smashed Pea + Barley NATURALLY VEGAN Soup. Dump And Cook One Step Soup Recipe, Easier Than Cooking Readymade Frozen Food ( yes, it is that easy). Made With Only 7 Ingredients ( No Oil – Dairy Products Or Cornstarch – Flours), Ready In Just 15 Minutes (Preparations + Cooking Time) With Instant Pot. Hearty And Very Filling Meal, So Much Goodness In One Bowl. Recipe Incudes Stepwise Pictures, And Detailed Instructions.
Jumbo stuffed shells with spinach and cheese filling, layered with sauce, cheese, and baked. Everything made fresh under 20 minutes (cooking time is only 7 minutes and 7 ingredients) using the Instant Pot. Have your favorite pasta meal to the dinner table, faster than waiting time in the restaurant. With this recipe, no more burnt error problem when making the pasta in the Instant Pot. You won’t go back to the traditional way of making the stuffed shells after you see how fast it is to make in instant pot! Recipe includes stepwise pictures, detailed instructions and tips.
Instant Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup is loaded with flavors. It is made with basic fresh ingredients like chicken, veggies, then mixed in with spices, dry beans (not canned, and overnight soaking not required)and fresh corn. Garnish the soup with fried tortilla strips ( I used Air Fryer to make the fried tortilla) , cilantro , avocado, or any other toppings of your choice. Make this delicious soup with Instant Pot in less than 25 minutes (cooking time + preparation time). So quick, very filling and super comforting meal for busy weeknights. Recipe includes stepwise pictures, instruction to cook tortilla with and without Air Fryer, Instructions to cook the soup with and without the Instant Pot.
Soya Keema Biryani is made with Textured Vegetable Protein (TVP), also know as Textured Soy Protein (TSP), Soy Meat, Or Soya Chunks / Soya Granules , which is 100% Vegetarian. Keema meaning minced soya chunks / granules, and biryani meaning flavorful rice, together is cooked with Instant Pot in 15 minutes ( cooking time is only 7 minutes ). This One Pot biryani is totally guilt free, and high protein rice dish. You can add any vegetables and easily customize the biryani for more nutrition. Perfect lunch box recipe , and quick – healthy meal option. Recipe includes cooking biryani with Instant pot and Stove top method , stepwise pictures, detailed Instructions and tips.
Super Simple, and Quickest Homestyle Chicken Noodle Soup, which is loaded with chicken, noodle and veggies. Make the soup from scratch with your Instant Pot in just 15 minutes ( Cooking time is unbelievably 5 minutes only ). Recipe uses only 10 ingredients, and definitely will make you feel warm! Most comforting food you can ever have during the flu / virus / cold season , chicken soup has lots of benefits and is a great immune booster. Recipe includes cooking the soup with instant pot and stove top method , stepwise pictures , and tips.
Restaurant Style Indian Chicken Curry, super simple to make with Instant Pot in about 25 minutes ( cook time is 15 minutes). Chicken curry is made with tender- juicy chicken, freshly ground basic whole spices , spice powders in a creamy rich coconut – almonds sauce. Serve this comforting bowl of curry with Naan Bread or rice. Great recipe for meal prep too, prepare the whole dish ahead of schedule , and heat it during meal time, perfect for busy people, because it can save a lot of time. Recipe includes cooking the chicken curry with instant pot and stove top method , detailed recipe, tips with stepwise pictures and video given.
Palak paneer is a spinach based curry made with homemade Indian cottage cheese. The curry is spiced with basic pantry spices , cooked, and pureed into creamy rich sauce. Super delicious and healthy curry adds a beautiful flavor with the specially ground sauce added to it. Make this nutrition filled spinach curry with Instant Pot in less than 15 minutes ( Includes preparation and cooking time). Not much preparation is required for this curry, and this recipe uses less ingredients . Perfect for busy weeknights , it is a great dish for gatherings, and pairs well with naan bread or rice. Recipe includes cooking the Palak Paneer in the instant pot, and stove top method , stepwise pictures , a video to watch , detailed instructions and tips.
Chipotle Copycat Cilantro Lime Cauliflower Rice is a healthier version of the much loved rice. It’s a delicious low- carb /calorie, gluten – free dish , and definitely a great substitute for rice. So quick and easy to make this cauliflower rice with Instant pot in just 10 minutes ( cooking time is only 5 minutes) . This is seriously satisfying and addictive -flavored rice. You don’t have to be in keto diet, doing whole 30 , trying to go paleo or vegan, simply try this nutritious alternative instead for rice, I’m sure your whole family will love it! With this recipe, you’ll surely get that perfectly grilled cauliflower texture and taste. Cilantro lime cauliflower rice would pair well with rice bowls , burritos , wraps or add your favorite protein and enjoy. Recipe includes stepwise pictures, and a video to watch.
Chipotle inspired veggie burrito bowl with the homemade cilantro lime cauliflower rice is an quick and easy wholesome food. Great alternative to take out that can be made in just about 25 minutes ( includes 15 minutes to make the fajita veggies in air fryer, and 10 minutes for cauliflower rice in Instant pot). The vegan bowl bursts with flavors from fajita veggies, roasted corn – black beans , placed over bed of cilantro lime cauliflower rice, and topped with freshly made guacamole. This is perfect for busy weeknights or for meal prep. Recipe includes instructions with stepwise pictures and a video and meal prep instructions.
Biryani a popular rice dish throughout the Indian subcontinent, made with basmati rice, meat and Indian spices. The fragrant rice and the whole spices used gives a distinctive taste to the biryani. There are many different ways you can make the biryani, so the biryani taste slightly differ from different parts of India, thou the …
These spicy kung pao chicken Steamed Buns is Wow Bao’s copycat recipe. Bao ( also know as Baozi in Chinese) is a type of yeast-leavened filled steamed buns. The bao dough is made from scratch, proofed, and then any filling variations can be used for the stuffing, then prepared buns are often steamed. In this recipe I’ve used spicy kung pao chicken as a stuffing ( or use minced soy and chicken lettuce wraps (using homemade hoisin sauce) recipes can also be used as a filling for the Bao, These recipes are available on the blog). I’ve proofed the bao dough ( In 1 hour) and steamed it ( In 10 minutes) using the Instant pot. Kung pao chicken is also made from scratch, so easy to make, and absolutely tasty filling for the bao buns. These Chinese cuisine steamed buns can also be served for breakfast, or for any meal. Recipe includes a complete guide, proofing the dough with Instant Pot in different modes, and counter top method, steaming with IP and stove top, kung pao recipe, stepwise pictures and video.
This crispy tofu and sweet chili sauce is one of the easiest and delicious tofu recipes to make. Air frying the tofu is the healthiest way to prepare it, tofu cooks perfectly crunchy. Sweet chili sauce is also prepared from scratch using the Instant Pot with zero preservatives, and it is pure organic version, and taste so good than the store brought sauce. Crispy fried tofu with the drizzle of extra sweet chili sauce is the tastiest way you can eat tofu, so much better than take out! Serve this sweet chili crispy tofu as appetizer or as an entrée with a bed of rice and your favorite salad or vegetable side for an complete meal.
Gongura ( Pulicha keerai in tamil) is a plant, grown for its edible leaves, and it is called by different names in India. This is a popular dish from south India, and the tasty chicken curry is made with fresh gongura (roselle) leaves. Gongura chicken curry is spicy and tangy in taste, soo good with hot rice or naan bread. Easy to make this healthy chicken curry using the Instant Pot. Enjoy making this seasonal greens for a delicious meal or a very different chicken curry for a party.
Easy to make the favorite Panda Express signature orange chicken. Made with tender and juicy crispy fried chicken and tossed in a delicious homemade sweet orange – flavored sauce, made from scratch. Orange chicken flavor is very irresistible and a favorite Chinese take out for many. Try this copycat homemade version, much better and tastes so good with rice or on its own. Great for family dinners, perfect meal to enjoy with your loved ones and celebrate any special occasion.
Curry leaves kuzhambu is a recipe from south India. Curry leaves is know as karuvepillai, and kuzhambu meaning curry. A very different and delicious curry packed with powerful health benefits. For making this kuzhambu, you don’t need specially prepared sambar powder, this recipes uses basic ingredients. The subtle taste of the curry leaves enhances the overall flavor of the curry, and tastes so good with rice. This curry is one of the best way to include curry leaves in your food.