Narthangai Pickle/citron pickle

                                                                   Narthangai is a variety of lemon with a a thick skin and green colour. There are two types of pickles my mom used to make with this.One is the regular citron pickle with chilly powder and the other is the dried version only with salt.The dried version is more popular and is available in stores like ambika appalam etc.
My grand mom used to eat the dried narthangai daily with her curd rice in the evening.Whenever we used to fall sick or have a stomach upset we were allowed to eat only this dried narthangai with curd rice because it did not have any chilies in it and it would not do any harm to the stomach.I will post the recipe for the dried version soon......

Masala Toast/Vegetable Masala Bakery Toast

                                                                    I have heard so much about this toast and finally I got to try it at home today.It is very popular in Karnataka, in the Banglore Iyengar Bakery.I looked for the recipe and it was really my kind of food - simple and yet tasty.It would be a perfect evening snack for the kids.Try it,I am sure you will also love it for its simplicity and taste.

Sago Idli/Javarisi Idli

                                                                    You want a variation of the normal routine idli you can try this one.Yes sago idli soft and tasty idly i made recently.Try it with any khara chutney or Peanut chutney it tastes good.

Aloo Channa Chat Recipe

                                                            Usually chats have to be eaten immediately once it is made but this one is different and that is what i like about it.It is as tasty like any other chat and filling too.I made this chat for evening snack today i am sure my kids are going to love it.
You can make this chat as an appetizer for any dinner parties in your home.You can make it in the morning and refrigerate and keep it out during dinner time.

Tamarind Rice/Puli sadam/Pulianchadam

Tamarind rice or Puli sadam is one of our favourites.I would prefer pulisadam for coconut rice or lemon rice simply because it is Tangy and spicy making it tastier.Even my kids love it, so it is often a lunch box menu with some vadams or potato chips.I just posted pulikachal recipe last week and I made this Tamarind rice for the kids lunch box!!!!!!

Most of the people make a spice powder with coriander seeds,channa dal red chillies and seasame seeds but my mother used to make a powder only with fenugreek seeds and add it to the pulikachal.We love this version better than the one with spice powder.