Mushroom Sandwich Recipe / Easy Masala Mushroom Sandwich Recipe / Stir Fried Mushroom Sandwich

Mushroom Sandwich Recipe is an Instant Breakfast recipe if you have some breads in hand. Mushrooms are healthy alternative for meat/Eggs. As Purattasi(Tamil Month Name)started we don't eat eggs & meat this whole month. So Mushroom, Soya Chunks, Paneer & Tofu are our most preferred recipes for our breakfast & weekend Biryanis. Last weekend made this super quick Mushroom Masala for Sandwich and had for our breakfast along with whipped coffee. For the Mushroom Filling, I used Kitchen King Masala powder, it surely adds lovely flavor and taste to the simple mushroom dish. The below measurements will be able to make 4 (2 bread) sandwiches. I also used Maggi Hot Sauce as spread you can use ketchup, Mayo or any desired spread or even without spread just butter alone is enough for this Mushroom Sandwich. These mushroom Sandwich are perfect to serve as an after school tiffin for kids who like mushrooms. My boys loved this masala mushroom sandwich and said the masala tasted just like maggi masala noodles :) Now off to the recipe.

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Bajji, Bonda, Pakora Mix/ 5 In One Recipe /One Batter for Bajji, Potato Bonda & Onion Pakora

Bajji, Bonda(potato masala Bonda) & Onion Pakora all in One Recipe. One Batter Mix and you can make any varieties of Bajjis - Vazhakka Bajji, Potato Bajji, Mirchi Bajji, Onion Bajji, Eggplant, Paneer, Egg, Cauliflower, Appalam Bajji anything and also Potato Bonda & Crispy Onion Pakora. Yes., with this one batter you can prepare 8-10 varieties of snack in just 30 minutes and wow your family & guests. I am not a fan of Bajjis so whenever I make Bajjis for my kids & V, I spare little batter and add some sliced onions, green chillies and make instant crispy onion pakoras. These Onion Pakoras are so good, very addictive you can't stop with just 1or 2. The ratio of Besan to Rice flour makes the difference and do try this method and am sure you will love this recipe. You can also make this as an Instant Mix and store it in an air tight container and use it to make Bajiis or Bonda or Onion Pakora instantly. Now off to the recipe..

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Vendhaya Kuzhambu Recipe / Arachivitta Puli Kuzhambu

Once in a week I make puli kuzhambu without coconut & vegetables and if it is with veggies, it will be Vendakkai Puli  Kuzhambu with coconut.  I also love kuzhambu with freshly ground Masala and this Vendhiya Kuzhambu is one of my favorite recipe. 

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Brinjal Gravy Recipe / Roasted Brinjal Gravy/Curry For Biryani & Rotis /Roasted Eggplant Gravy

Today's recipe is a simple version of Brinjal Gravy which served for as a side dish for Biryani/Pulao. This is not the authentic version with dal & meat broth but a quick version with peanut-sesame seeds addition. I also added some roasted potato chunks as we love potato in curry/gravy. I planned to serve this with Tomato Biryani & Frozen Rotis for our lunch. This quick Brinjal gravy turned out so good and paired well with both Biryani & Rotis. If you love Brinjal then you must try this gravy and am sure you will love it. The process and ingredients might look long and difficult but its very simple and all you need is 30 minutes or less to make this tasty brinjal gravy. 

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Thenga Thogayal Recipe/Thenga Paruppu Thuvaiyal Recipe/Coconut Lentil Chutney for Rice

Thenga Thogayal/Thenga Paruppu Thogayal can be served with plain white rice & also for variety rice like Lemon rice, Tamarind rice & Curd rice too. When you run out of veggies this is one super quick and healthy side dish can be made in a jiffy. I often make thogayal/thuvaiyal for lunch as we love to have it with plain rice. Even my kids are fond of this chutney. Here's my way of thenga thogayal..

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Instant Banana Appam Recipe/Banana Wheat Flour Appam - Easy Vinayagar Chaturthi Recipe

Instant Banana Appam Recipe / Banana Appam With Wheat flour is a must have nivedyam recipe for Vinayagar Chaturthi at our home. This Banana Appam is an instant recipe no grinding, no roasting flours, very simple and easy to make healthy recipe. I often make this Appam to use over ripe bananas.  Banana Appam can be easily made as after school snack or evening tiffin for kids, my kids love this cute Appams, These are Flavor rich soft and healthy banana fritters or like banana muffins in a much healthier way. Do try this Banana Appam and enjoy with your family.  

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Easy Pidi Kozhukattai Recipe / Inippu & Kara Pidi Kozhukattai Recipe / Instant Kozhukattai Using Idiyappam Flour

Easy Pidi Kozhukattai recipe with video and simple method. Since Vinayagar Chaturthi is around the corner wanted to share some easy kozhukattai recipes that anyone can cook. I used store bought Idiyappam flour which is available in all Indian grocery stores and this method gives you a soft kozhukattais and healthy too. Just only thing to be noted that the water required to make Kozhukattai dough is mainly depend on the Idiyappam/Rice flour quality. Some brand requires double the amount of water and some require equal amount of water. Always refer the instructions given in the Idiyappam Flour Package.  Try making this simple Pidi Kozhukattai for upcoming Vinayagar Chaturthi and offer Lord Ganesha and enjoy with your family and friends. Read notes completely and watch the video fully before trying the recipe. Now off to the recipe..

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