Blueberry Waffles

Blueberries are in season now and we are getting a lot in markets..Blueberries are rich in vitamin k, vitamin c, manganese etc..These help to increase brain health..also good source of iron for women..so it's perfect to include in the breakfast of children..also my boy likes this a lot..So made as waffles and we all liked it a lot..We had it with homemade blueberry syrup,will post that soon...I'm preparing this for Blogging marathon #55 under "healthy breakfast" theme..I'm sending this to " Come join us for breakfast " event of cooking for all seasons and to the Srivalli's Kids delight event hosted by Lavina Agarwal...Do give a try and enjoy..

Pachai Pattani Kuzhambu / Green Peas Gravy

Green Peas gravy/ Pachai Pattani Kuzhzmbu is one of the gravies I prepare on Thursdays like Sunadal Kuzhzmbu, Thattaipayaru Kuzhambu...The procedure is the somewhat similar to sundal gravy..This can be served as side  for rice, chapathi as well as dosas...tastes good with everything..If used for tiffin items, omit the tamarind in the recipe..Otherwise follow as such..Do try this yummy gravy and hope you like it..

Stuffed Ennai Kathirikaai / Stuffed Eggplant Fry

Ennai Kathirikaai is one of our family's favorite recipe..I wanted to post it for long time, but wasn't able to find good mini size eggplants...These mini brinjals are soo tasty by itself, that too in this ennai kathirikaai it's soo awesome..It's a very aromatic and tasty side dish for rice..Many don't add coconut in this recipe, but coconut make it's still more tasty..but don't add too much..Also shallots/ small onion will give more taste..but I used big onion, since I didn't had at hand...Do try this drool worthy recipe and you will like it for sure...

Carrot Halwa / Gajar Halwa ( without khoya) / Dairy free Carrot Halwa

Carrot Halwa is the first sweet I prepared on our first Diwali after marriage, since that was the only sweet I know other than gulab jamun, how to prepare..Some times I prepare them in microwave, but not much now a days, after reading the adverse effects of microwave...Preparing this in microwave is lot easier, but the method here is also easier, with just 4 ingredients..We don't add mawa in this..Some times we add milk, but as itself also this carrot halwa is tastier..Do try this simpler version of carrot halwa and enjoy..

Orange Cheesecake Muffins

Cheesecakes are a weakness to anyone with sweet tooth...These mini orange cheesecake muffins are perfect for portion control at parties as well as in homes..These are soo easy to prepare and a perfectly delicious treat...I'm preparing this for " make in a muffin" theme of BM#55...Do give a try and enjoy...

Suraikaai Halwa / Dudhi Halwa / Bottle Gourd Halwa

Suraikaai halwa is  a easy to prepare delicacy..naturally beautifully colored and tasty sweet..It tastes very similar to the kasi halwa, made of white pumpkin...Do try for a change  and hope you like it..

Bombay Ice Halwa

Bombay Ice halwa is much similar to our keasri, but haven't expected that little changes in keasri will give out such amazing taste..Also we can store it and serve..easy to prepare but need little patience to wait till it dries out completely..but definitely worth the waiting time..tastes soo nice and awesome..You can also make it adding little yellow color..But I avoid these colors as much as I can.. Do give a try and you will definitely like it for it's simplicity and fine taste..

Veggie Pancake Muffins

Pancake is any kids favorite breakfast..so as mine..To make it little bit more healthy as a breakfast,I added little veggies and cheese in it..also it has egg in it..So even when the kids eat 2 of these little muffins, it will be filling and nutritious...also it's so colorful inside when we cut the muffins...My boy liked these muffins a lot...While making these muffins, he came to kitchen and wanted to help me..and we together made these yum muffins for the second day of "make in a muffin" theme of BM#55 ...Do give a try and kids will like it for sure...

Asoka Halwa / Moong Dal Halwa

Moong dal Halwa/ Asoka halwa is a simple yet very tasty sweet..It can be prepared in a jiffy with less ingredients...Some prepare it adding wheat flour/ maida  with the dal..But our family like this better..Also we leave little bit dal unmashed here and there to add interesting texture..You can mash it creamy as well..that way also it tastes good...This can also serve as a quick prasadam for deities...Do try this simple delicacy and enjoy...

Cracker Flower Cups

Crackers are in my to do list, but was not able to post for long time..Now for the theme of "Make in a muffin"of Blogging Marathon #55, I wanted to make that..To make it little bit more interesting, I made it in flower shapes..you can enjoy these cups as such as crackers or can fill it up with any of your fav combo of fillings..I made them in mini muffin tins...It's both sweet and salty, so you can fill with both sweet and savory fillings, as per your needs..So can use it both as starters as well as for desserts...Can also use this for children's lunch box as snack..Give it a try and enjoy..