My Menu

Starters
Appetizers & Snacks

Home Sweet Home
Avocado Kulipaniyaram
Banana Kulipaniyaram / Instant Unniyappam
Brown Rice Kozhukattai
Chorafali / Cholafali - Gujarati Snack
Kachori (lilva)
Vazhaipoo Vadai / Banana Blossom Vada
Baked Banana Blossom Fritters / Baked Vazhaipoo Vadai
Thavala Vadai
Urad Sweet Bonda
Medhu Vada
Masal Vada / Cabbage Vada
Seepu Murukku
Spicy Murukku
Ribbon Murukku
Sweet Potato Murukku
Oma Podi - Guest post by Vardhini
Paneer Spinach Pinwheels
Restaurant / Eat out Specialties
Carrot Basil Bruschetta
Paneer Bhajji / Paneer Fritters
Milaga Bajji / Stuffed Peppers Fritters
Kebab Vegetables with Paneer
Indian Style - Oven roasted Baby Potatoes
Gobi Manchurian / Cauliflower Manchurian
Fiery Chilli Baby Corn
Baby Corn Satay with Peanut Sauce - Guest post by Prats
Szechwan Babycorn in Microwave Oven
Tofu Golden Triangles with Hot and Sweet Sauce
Sweet & Spicy Baked Tofu - Asian style
Pad Thai Tofu Lettuce Wraps
Whole Wheat Pita Chips
Bakery Specialties
Vegetable Puffs & Egg Puffs
Vegetable Cutlet
Masala Kadalai
Kharaa Buns / Savory Onion Dill Buns - Indian Bakery Style

Soups

Mixed Vegetable Soup
Minestrone Soup
Minestrone Soup (with Tomato)
Broccoli & Cheese Soup
Cauliflower & Cheese Soup
Tomato Basil Soup
Tomato Red Bell Pepper Soup
Vegetable Clear Soup with Quinoa
Apple Celery Soup with Home-made Croutons
Thai Style Mushroom Tofu Soup
Mushroom Asparagus Egg Drop Soup
Lettuce and Rajma Soup
Vegetarian Three Bean Chili
Salads

Asparagus Lentil Salad

Paneer Green Salad with Ginger-Lemon dressing

Pasta salad with Lemon and Peanut Dressing
Koshimbir / Kosambari
Chickpea Tropical Salad
Radish Salad with Lemon Peanut Dressing
Sesame crusted Tofu Salad with Broccoli and Bell Peppers
Main Course
Rice / Pulao

Arisi Paruppu Sadham
Beetroot Rice
Bisi Bele Bath with Quinoa
Carrot Rice
Coconut Rice
Coriander Paneer Rice
Coriander Rice
Egg Fried Rice
Garlic Basil Vegetable Fried Rice - Thai Style
Ghee Rice / Jeera Rice
Hawaiian Fried Rice
Kushka (Empty Briyani)
Lemon Rice
Mint Coriander Pulao
Mushroom Briyani
Mushroom Briyani (Easy Version)
Nutty Vegetable Masala Rice
Orange Rice with Caramelized Onions
Peas Pulao
Pumpkin Quinoa Dhal Pulao
Quinoa Thayir Sadham / Bahala Bath
Quinoa Pilaf / Quinoa Coconut Milk Pulao
Simple Tomato Rice
Simple Vegetable Fried Rice
Simple Vegetable Pulao
Spinach Chickpea Pulao
Tawa Pulao with Paneer
Tomato Rice / Thakkali Sadham
Thai Curry Fried Rice
Thalicha Sadham
Thengaipal Sadham
Vegetable Briyani
Vetrilai Poondu Sadham - Guest Post by Reva
Sambhar/Kootu

Suraikai Sambar / Bottle gourd Sambar
Kathirikai Murungakai Sambar / Pressure Cooker Sambar
Kodhel / Mangalore Style Sambar
Bottlegourd in Coconut gravy / Suraikai Paal Kootu
Thiruvadhirai Kootu
Pumpkin Coconut Kootu
Peerkangai Kootu / Ridge gourd Kootu
Keerai Kootu / Spinach Kootu
Rasams/Kuzhambu

Tomato Rasam/Tomato Soup
Paruppu Rasam
Murungakeerai Rasam / Drumstick leaves Rasam
Mysore Rasam
Kollu Rasam / Horsegram soup
Avarakkai Mochai Kuzhambu
Ennai Kathirikkai Kuzhambu
Ennai Kathirikkai Kuzhambu - Stuffed Version

Drumstick and Garlic Kuzhambu
Poondu Kulambu - Chettinadu Style
Parangikai Puli Kulambu
Manga Vatha Kuzhambu
Vendhaya Keerai Kuzhambu
Vazhaipoo Kulambu / Banana Blossom Kulambu
Vendakkai More Kulambu / Okra in Buttermilk Curry
Paruppu Urundai Kuzhambu
Sundal Kuzhambu
Thattapayir Kuzhambu / Black Eyed Peas Kuzhambu
Mushroom Kulambu

Curries/Kurma

All things Dhal & Beans
Simple Dhal
Spinach Dhal
Sprouted Moong Dhal Kurma
Dal Tadka
Dal Makhni
Palak and Three Dhal curry
Lasooni Dhal Fry
Moong Bean Curry
Butternut Squash Rajma Kurma
Chole Masala / Chana Masala with Homemade Chana Masala powder
Mushroom
Bellpepper Mushroom Pepper Fry
Minty Mushroom Curry
Mixed Vegetable Kurma
Chettinad Mushroom Curry
Kadai Mushroom
Badami Mushroom Matar Masala
Paneer
Palak Paneer
Paneer Tawa Masala
Paneer Butter Masala
Paneer Kasuri Methi
Kadai Paneer
Vegetables
Tomato Chopps / Tomato Kothsu
Kathirikai Kothsu / Brinjal Kothsu
Methi Matar Malai
Gobi Mutter Masala
Gujarathi Undhiyu
Cauliflower Peas Masala - South Indian Style
Dum Aloo
Aloor Dum - Bengali Style
Aloo Capsicum Bhaji
Baingan Bhartha
Bahara Baingan
Vegetable Kurma
Pavakkai Ellu Masala / Bitter gourd Sesame Masala
Avial - South Indian Vegetable Stew
Avial (Vegan)
Fruits
Cranberry Grapes Gojju
Thai / Chinese

Thai Red Curry

Thai Green Curry
Szechwan style Tofu and Mushroom with Peanuts
Aparagus Stir-fry - Sichuan Style
Buddha's Delight
Hot and Sweet Basil Tofu

Side dishes/Dry Curry

Seppankilangu Fry / Taro root fry
Seppankilangu Masala Varuval
Fiestaa Potatoes
Spicy Potato Fry / Urulai Kaara Kari
Sweet Potato Fry
Roasted Potatoes Spiced with Curry leaves
Aloo Capsicum Fry (Low oil recipe)
Oven Roasted Broccoli
Oven Roasted Winter Vegetables
Broccoli Stir-Fry
Cauliflower Varuval
Kovakkai Varuval / Tindora Fry

Sesame Turnip Saute
Turnip Chayote Curry

Stir-fry vegetables with Panch Phoran

Yardlong Beans Curry / Paithangai Curry

Bhindi Sambhariya

Bhindi Zunka

Cabbage Poriyal / Cabbage Palya (Thoran)
Carrot Beans Poriyal
Carrot Egg Poriyal

Beans Poriyal/Thoran - Two methods

Beans Paruppu Usili

Vazhaikai Podimas / Plantain spicy stir-fry

Vazhaikai Varuval / Plantain Fry
Vazhaikai Milagu Kari / Plantain Pepper Fry

Kathirikai Poriyal
Kale Stir-Fry / Keerai Poriyal
Pudalangai Poriyal / Snakegourd Fry
Soya Chukka
Soya Pepper Roast
Methi Soy Chunks Zunka
Rajma Sundal
Chickpeas Sundal

Non Vegetarian Dishes

Chicken Chukka
Chicken Tikka
Chicken Curry for Chapathi
Chicken Soup for Cold
Kozhi Kulambu / Chicken Curry (South Indian)
Salmon Fry
Muttai Kulambu / Boiled Egg Curry
Muttai Kulambu / Steamed Egg Curry

Pasta / Pizza / Noodles

Paneer Butter Masala Pizza

Besan Pizza / Fusion Farinata Pizza

Spaghetti with Roasted Garlic and Home-made Marinara

Spaghetti with Mushrooms and Onions

Pasta with Spinach Basil Pesto
Pasta with Mint Pistachio Pesto

Pasta in White Sauce with Roasted Vegetables

Pasta with Eggplant and Red pepper pesto

Pasta with Mushroom, Rosemary and Lemon
Pasta Aglio E Olio

Pesto Pasta Primavera
Penne in Creamy Tomato Butternut Squash Sauce
Cauliflower Mac and Cheese
Fettuccine Avocado

Szechwan Vegetable Noodles

Soba Noodles with Vegetables
Mushroom Zucchini Skillet Noodles
Japanese Udon Noodles / Noodles & Company style Japanese Pan Noodles

Breakfast & Dinner
Idli / Dosa

Fenugreek Idli / Vendhaya Idli
Brown Rice Idli
Idly Fry - Chinese
Godhuma Rava Idli
Podi Idli
Ragi Dosa
Carrot Wheat Dosa
Masala Dosa
Soraikai Dosa / Bottle gourd dosa - Guest Post by Priya
Adai / Lentil Rice Pancakes
Brown Rice Adai
Murungakeerai Adai
Pongal/ Paniyaram

Ven Pongal
Sakkarai Pongal
Kuzhi Paniyaram
Upma

Couscous Upma

Pasiparuppu Upma / Moong dhal Upma
Aval Upma / Poha Upma
Bread Upma
Sago Upma / Javvarisi Upma
Chapathi Upma
Pressed Barley Upma
Quinoa Upma - Guest post by Denny
Idiyappam Upma
Semiya Upma
Oats Upma
Chow Chow Bhath
Breads / Flatbreads

Bottle gourd Chapathi / Suraikkaai Chapathi
Apple Flaxmeal Chapathi
Dhal Chapathi
Aloo Paratha
Methi Aloo Paratha
Methi Paratha
Sweet Potato Paratha
Mooli Paratha / Radish flat bread
Kambu Roti / Bajra Roti
Onion Garlic Foccacia
Garlic Herb Pull apart Bread
Bread/Sandwiches

French Toast with Stuffed Walnuts
Blackberry French Toast
Baked French Toast Minis with Strawberries
Cinnamon French Toast
Pancakes

Gingerbread Pancakes
Lemon Blueberry Pancakes - Eggless
Mocha Pancakes - Eggless
Double chocolate Hazelnut (Nutella) Pancakes
Peach Buttermilk Eggless Pancakes with Cherry Compote
Pumpkin Spice Pancakes - Eggless
Quinoa Savory Pancakes
Other

Mushroom Asparagus Mini Quiches
Tofu Bellpepper Scramble
Home made Granola
Pumpkin Cranberry Granola
Agave Almond Clumpy Granola
Cinnamon Palm Sugar Granola
Peach Parfait
Spicy Mushroom Stir-fry with Mashed Cauliflower
Pumpkin Mashed Sweet Potatoes
Sambar for Idli / Dosa
Masala Sambhar / Selavu Sambhar
Onion Sambar
Arachivitta Sambhar
Tomato Sambhar for Idli/Dosa
Kadappa Sambar

Chutneys/Thogayals/Podis/Dips

Spinach Chutney / Keerai Masiyal
Coriander Chutney
Coconut Chutney for Dosa
Coriander Chutney for Rice / Kothamalli Thuvayal
Toor dhal Chutney / Paruppu Chutney
Kathirikai Thovayal / Brinjal Chutney 
Kollu Thovayal (Horse Gram Chutney)
Mint Onion Chutney
Parsley Chutney
Tomato Onion Chutney
Tomato Coriander Chutney
Celery Cilantro Walnut Chutney
Beetroot Chutney
Spicy Onion Chilli Chutney
Spring Onion Chutney / Vengayathaal Thogayal
Peerkangai Thol Thogayal / Ridge gourd peels chutney
Mullangi Thogayal / Radish Chutney for Rice
Milagai Podi / Idli Podi / Chutney powder
Idli Milagai Podi - Version 2
Kollu Podi / Horse Gram Spice Powder
Karuvepilai Podi / Curry leaves Spice Powder
Pavakkai Podi / Bitter Gourd Spice Powder for Rice
Guacamole
Applesauce
Roasted Red Bell Pepper Hummus
Jams / Pickles / Preserves / Raithas

Dried Figs and Dates Spicy Jam
Peanut Butter - Guest post by Priya
Fenugreek Coriander Thokku
All purpose Tomato Thokku
Tomato Pickle / Tomato Thokku
Chinna Vengaya Thokku / Shallot Pickle
Inji Thokku / Ginger Pickle
Crystallised Ginger
Mambazha Pachadi / Mango chutney
Puli Kaichal
Cucumber Raitha
Zucchini Raitha
Baby & Toddler Food / Kids Picks
Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal
Mango Cardamom Oatmeal
Blueberries & Cream Oatmeal
Carrot Rice for Babies
Spinach Dhal Rice 
Garlic Pearl Onion Fried Rice
Desserts
Cakes

Orange Olive Oil Eggless Cake
Orange Blueberry Loaf Cake - Eggless
German Chocolate Cake with Chocolate Ganache and Coconut Almond Frosting
Jelly Roll
Pear Cardamom Coffee Cake
Christmas Fruit Cake - No alcohol No soak
Christmas Fruit Cake - Old Fashioned Rum Cake
Red Velvet Mug Cake
Orange Chocolate Chip Mug Cake
Muffins/Breads/Scones

Mocha Chocolate Muffins
Oatmeal Breakfast Muffins (Eggless)
Banana Oatmeal Peanut Butter Muffins
Mango Muffins
Zucchini Coconut Muffins
Mixed Berry Muffins
Morning Glory Muffins (Eggless)
Carrot Cake Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting
Eggless Wholewheat Blueberry Scones
Pumpkin Cranberry Savory Scones
Banana Walnut Bread
Chocolate Banana Marble Bread - Eggless
Cookies

Eggless Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
Brazilian Coffee Cookies
American Tollhouse Cookies
Banana Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies
Butter Biscuits - Indian Bakery Style
Chocolate Almond Avocado Cookies
Chocolate Crinkle Cookies
Coconut Macaroons
Chai Spiced Cookies
Kesar Pista Cookies (Saffron Pistachio shortbread)
Nutella Double Chocolate Cookies
Pumpkin Spice Snickerdoodles Cookies
PB & J Thumbprint Cookies
Ragi Kaara Biscuits/Finger Millet Savory Cookies
Tutti Fruiti Cookies
Coffee flavored Wheat Almond Biscotti
Gingerbread Biscotti

Desserts

Honey Brownies
Chocolate Brownies - Eggless
Grilled Pineapple Rings
Chocolate dipped Strawberries

Pumpkin Pasties
Rhubarb Crisp
Persimmon Pecan Crumble
Chilled Desserts

Orange Flan/Orange Creme Caramel
Cantaloupe Orange Sorbet
Coconut Ice Cream
Mango Frozen Yogurt
Mocha Chocolate Ricotta Creme
Chocolate Peanut Butter Chia Pudding
Blueberry Coconut Milk Rice Pudding
Marie Biscuit Chocolate Pudding
Indian Sweets

Badam Kheer / Almond milk

Carrot Kheer

Carrot Halwa

Coconut Burfi

Doodh Peda with Condensed milk

Ellu Urundai

Goan Pancakes

Jangiri / Imarti

Kadalai Paruppu & Ellu Poorana Kozhukattai

Paal Kozhukattai
Paal Payasam / Rice Kheer
Paal Vazhakka - Guest Post by Dhyuthi
Pasiparuppu Urundai / Moong Dhal Ladoo
Pasi paruppu Payasam / Moong Dhal Kheer
Rava Kesari
Semiya Payasam / Vermicelli Kheer
Steamed Rice Jaggery Dumplings / Pidi Kozhukattai
Sweet Potato Balls
Suyyam / Pooranam Boorelu
Thengai Poli / Kayi Obbattu
Thiruvadhirai Kali
Wheat Halwa / Godhumai Halwa / Tirunelveli Halwa
Drinks/Beverages

Cold Coffee
Pumpkin Spice Latte
Masala Chai / Spiced Indian Tea
Strawberry Iced Tea
Choco Banana Milkshake
Blueberry Dates Smoothie
Strawberry Apple Smoothie
Strawberry Banana Smoothie
Mango Lassi
Spicy Cucumber Buttermilk / Vellari Neer Mor