Babi 's Recipes - Easy South Indian Recipes with step by step pictures

Jackfruit Appam | Jackfruit- Rice Sweet Friters

noreply@blogger.com (Babitha) — Thu, 4 Dec 2025 20:53:00 +0530

Jackfruit appam with step by step pictures. This is chef Venkatesh Bhatt's recipe which he taught in Vijay Tv's " Samayal Samayal".I love watching his program due to the simplicity of the recipe.

Carrot Soup | Easy Carrot Soup | Soup Recipes

noreply@blogger.com (Babitha) — Tue, 18 Nov 2025 22:25:00 +0530

Its pouring like anything here in Chennai for more than a week and our roads are flooded.In my life time here I have never seen rain like this.Although it good as the water levels in the reservoirs have increased but daily life has become miserable with this continuous flow.We pray the rain God to have pity on us and stop the rain for some time.

Coming to this recipe which I made for my daughter's birthday dinner party.I just used carrots alone it and it taste good not spicy nor sweet.The spices I added in it are ginger & pepper but if you prefer you can add some other flavouring too.

Fried Chicken - KFC Style | Chicken Recipe

noreply@blogger.com (Babitha) — Sat, 7 Jun 2025 14:03:00 +0530

Today recipe is yummiest fried chicken that too KFC style means who will say no. Yes in my house it was a super hit and kids asked more pieces. Without much more lets go off to the recipe.

Choc- Peanut Butter Popsicle | Popsicle Recipe

noreply@blogger.com (Babitha) — Sun, 18 May 2025 22:52:00 +0530

Choc Peanut butter popsicle wit step by step pictures.

Ice cream or Popsicle is an apt treat for this scorching heat.In normal days ,I never drink ice cold juices or water but now automatically i long to have icy juices and creams.Best thing is that I started making more ice creams/popsicle for my hungry ,longing kids at home and they too just enjoying this delish summer treats.

Rice- Coconut Payasam /Kheer | Payasam recipe

noreply@blogger.com (Babitha) — Sun, 13 Apr 2025 21:15:00 +0530

Simple easy to cook payasam at home with the ingredients in your pantry. Rice and coconut will almost be seen in every house and if you crave something sweet then make this kheer/payasam and enjoy.

Soya beans Dosai | Soya Beans Crepes | Breakfast Recipe

noreply@blogger.com (Babitha) — Sun, 23 Mar 2025 11:49:00 +0530

Soya beans dosa with step by step picture and video.

After the soya beans dry curry , here comes the next recipe with soya beans which is south Indian famous dosa recipe.In addition to the health factor this dosa is very crispy and cooks very fast.Do give a try once as you cannot find any difference from the regular one and we get satisfied feeding protein filled food to family.

Pazham Sarbath | KanyaKumari Special | Summer Drink | பழம் சர்பத்

noreply@blogger.com (Babitha) — Sun, 16 Mar 2025 21:24:00 +0530

If you have been to Kanyakumari district then you have come across this drink.This sarrbath will be found almost all streets there and people love having it.It only in that district one can get this red colored nannari synthetic concentrate.So whenever I go to my native I make sure I buy a bottle of it for me.

Strawberry Peda | Milk peda with Fresh Strawberry | Valentine Day Special

noreply@blogger.com (Babitha) — Sun, 9 Feb 2025 11:12:00 +0530

Strawberry peda with step by step pictures.

Love is in air , yes we can see almost in all places like media,news papers,commercials,etc and even this blogging spaces are loaded with new recipes relating to the day.When I was thinking what to make for this day I decided to make a milk sweet with strawberry.I had some strawberries left after I made that strawberry mousse . So I decided to make this fruit peda. This is a quick recipe which hardly takes 10mins. Do try this and joy the day with loved ones.

Palak Pulao | Spinach Rice | Easy One Pot Meal

noreply@blogger.com (Babitha) — Sun, 9 Feb 2025 11:09:00 +0530

We all know greens are grat source of iron and this spinach/palak is not an exemption loaded with nutrients and good factors .This nutrient dense food is so versatile can be either eaten as raw in salads or in cooked dishes or soups.It is low calorie and high in vitamins,minerals and other nutrients.It is is the only green which is readily available all over the world and is affordable by all.

Besan flour chakli | Kadalai mavoo murukku

noreply@blogger.com (Babitha) — Mon, 28 Oct 2024 11:42:00 +0530

Besan murukku with step by step pictures.

Besan murukku is another easy recipe for even beginners to try. With Diwali around the corner try this quick and simple recipe to share with friends and families. Just mixing the flour to make a soft dough. Then pressing it and frying.

Sweet Corn Sundal | Easy Snack Recipe

noreply@blogger.com (Babitha) — Thu, 10 Oct 2024 22:57:00 +0530

Sweet corn sundal with step by step pictures.

Sweet corn in one of the maize variety which is loved by all people.It is plucked before they are matured as maturation involves conversion of sugar to starch so as to be eaten as vegetable rather than a grain.It is said cooked corn has anti-cancer properties to try to include it in your diet.Due to the sweet taste it is a great hit among young ones.By adding salt & spice one can just eat the boiled corn or without spice.In this i have just tempered and added coconut for more flavor.

Wheat Diamond cuts(savoury) | kids special | Easy snack

noreply@blogger.com (Babitha) — Mon, 30 Sep 2024 18:30:00 +0530

Diamond cuts with step by step picture.

My mum use to make this diamond cuts often especially during festivals and we love eating it.She make both Sweet & salty with maida but here i have used wheat flour instead of it.

Whole wheat choc chips cookies

noreply@blogger.com (Babitha) — Sat, 28 Sep 2024 19:56:00 +0530

Choc chip cookies with step by step pictures.

Cookies are my kid's favorites. Chewy cookies are the ones that we like the most. As this is Christmas month I decided to bake this yummy cookie If you are holding any party in your house or potluck do try this. The addition of brown sugar makes these cookies chewy.

Ring Murukku | Andhra Murukku | Spicy Rice Flour Murukku | Festive Snack Recipe

noreply@blogger.com (Babitha) — Wed, 25 Sep 2024 09:58:00 +0530

Its Diwali , the festival of light in just fifteen days. I can see bloggers posting lip-smacking sweets and savories which really tempts me.I'm enjoying all the virtual treats of festive foods in social media and feel to grab those directly from my screen, pity me.Planning ,planning to do some festive post but never cook as feeling lazy.Yesterday somewhat I managed to cope over the laziness and try this snack .

Motichoor ladoo | How to make motichoor ladoo

noreply@blogger.com (Babitha) — Fri, 16 Aug 2024 11:47:00 +0530

Motichoor ladoo with step by step picture.

Motichoor ladoo are made with very fine shaped boondhi, fried and soaked up in sugar syrup. Unlike boondhi ladoo here the boondhis are very fine. To make it very fine here a specially perforated ladle is used. I bought this ladle last year and tried this ladoo. But I didn't get fine balls hence didn't blog about it. This time I gathered tips from many pages and I some what made smaller ones from my previous batch. The trick is while making boondhi after pouring the batter over the ladle immediately have to tap/bang over a weight so that the boondhi falls in tiny forms in the hot oil. Don't worry if you didn't get smaller boondhi, get give a coarse grind in a mixer and make ladoo.

Plum Juice | Summer Drink

noreply@blogger.com (Babitha) — Tue, 9 Jul 2024 14:53:00 +0530

Whenever i buy fruits i always want to try some new recipes with it for the sake of blogging,so with the same thought i bought few plums from the fruit vendor last week.I ate few and kept it in fridge searching for simple recipe.First thought of making jam them some baked goodies and finally ended up making this juice from here. I just love the bright colour of the drink.Do try you will be amazed by its taste & colour.

Palak Khicadi | how to make palak khichdi

noreply@blogger.com (Babitha) — Thu, 27 Jun 2024 20:36:00 +0530

Palak khichadi/ Spinach Dal recipe with step by step pictures and video.

After trying out an easy method of Bisibelabath I want to try my hand on khichdi. I have tried khichdi with rava/sooji, I want particularly try this khichdi with the khichdi dal available in the market. If you don't seem to get this dal then use regular moong dal. Khichdi is somewhat similar to pongal whereas in Pongal we don't use any vegetable but her in this khichdi you can use a mix of vegetables or else like this recipe, palak khichdi.

Corn idiyappam | Maize flour string hoppers

noreply@blogger.com (Babitha) — Mon, 3 Jun 2024 12:29:00 +0530

Corn idiyappam with step by step pictures.

Idiyappam/string hopper is my family favorite recipe. Mostly I prepare this idiyappam for dinner as we can make it more leisurely. You can use any spicy gravy either veg or non-veg to pair up. This string hopper like puttu can be made with all flours. I do have some variety in my blog, check it in the search box. After making yellow corn puttu I decided to make this string hoppers with the flour. You can use only this corn flour or a mix of rice flour with it. I used half cup rice flour.

Priandai Thuvaiyal/ chutney - 2 Types | Adamant Creeper Chutney

noreply@blogger.com (Babitha) — Thu, 23 May 2024 12:46:00 +0530

Pirandai thogayal with step by step pictures.

After posting sweet dishes for Diwali here I am with a healthy thogayal which can be mixed up with rice or can be served for idli/dosa. If using for idli/dosa slightly make it dilute with some water.Here I have posted two types of making it in which one is with coconut and the other without. For one without coconut I sourced it from here and for other, I tried my own version.

Kambu/Pearl Millet Sadam & Kambu koozh | Millet Recipe

noreply@blogger.com (Babitha) — Thu, 9 May 2024 14:22:00 +0530

We all know the health benefits of millets and i need not brief it again for you.They are high in fibre and low in carbohydrates and its best to use millets instead of rice in our diet.Last week for my kids lunch i packed rotis so that i can have millet for lunch.I made with 1\3 cup first the sadam/rice then diluted it with buttermilk and had the porridge.

2 ingredients mango ice cream | Easy homemade ice cream

noreply@blogger.com (Babitha) — Mon, 6 May 2024 12:32:00 +0530

2 ingredients ice cream with step by step pictures.

As mango is the king among fruits and we have wait for summer to taste this yummylicious yellow fruit. Some prefer to eat it as fruit and some make different dishes and indulge in it. I already have an ice cream recipe with mango, you can check it here. Another 2ingredients ice cream in my blog is strawberry ice cream. I have used the same method here.

Rosemilk with sabja seeds | Roohafaza with sweet basil seeds | Summer drink

noreply@blogger.com (Babitha) — Wed, 10 Apr 2024 14:53:00 +0530

Refreshing summer drink with roohafza,chilled milk and sweet basil seeds.Sabja seed is also known as sweet basil seed which instantly reduces the body heat.So during summer try to use this seeds in most drink .Just add little seeds in water and leave for few minutes you will see the seeds bloom well absorbing the water and become jelly-like substance.

Thandai | Spiced Milk with Dry Fruits | Holi Recipe

noreply@blogger.com (Babitha) — Mon, 25 Mar 2024 11:44:00 +0530

Thandai with step by step pictures.

Happy Holi to all, my hearty wishes for all and I wish you lives be colourful.This thandai is a spiced milk with dry fruits and a must in this holi festival.Being a food blogger i too want try it.We all loved it to the core

Cucumber Lassi | Salted Lassi | Summer special

noreply@blogger.com (Babitha) — Sat, 23 Mar 2024 12:39:00 +0530

Lassi is a north Indian drink which is nothing but sugar and curd/yogurt blended together with any flavours. This one is a salted lassi with cucumber added in it. Avoid spicy foods ,drink more fluids in summer and remain hydrated.

Kalakand | Easy Kalakand Recipe | Festive Sweet recipe

noreply@blogger.com (Babitha) — Fri, 22 Mar 2024 10:27:00 +0530

Happy Diwali , lets this festival of light brings you prosperity and good health. No festival is complete without a sweet so let me share with you a simple dessert which can be prepared in a jiffy.With just a few ingredients you can make this easy sweet for this festival.