Lunch

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.