Anubala's Kitchen

Polenta Masala Upma

Polenta Masala Upma

Upma or Uppuma or Uppittu is a common South Indian and breakfast dish, cooked  with dry roasted rava( semolina), vermicelli, rice rava or fails. Various seasonings and/or vegetables are often added during the cooking, depending on individual preferences. Upma is a healthy and wholesome dish for breakfast. It can be served as snack or for dinner too. There are many varieties of Upma. IRead more about Polenta Masala Upma[…]

Mini Watermelon Othappam

Mini Watermelon Othappam

This again is my creation, idea inspiration from the show Master Chef. The contestants had to create new recipe using watermelon as the main ingredient. One of the contestant made watermelon othappam. I found that idea to be very interesting. I have taken the idea from the show and created this recipe. It was suchRead more about Mini Watermelon Othappam[…]

Savoury Mini Cheese Loaves

Savoury Mini Cheese Loaves

Yesterday, I tried to make something new for breakfast. This idea had been in my mind for sometime. It was a weird idea and it involved baking. Since am not very experienced in baking, I was rather hesitant to give a try.  Before trying I mentally prepared myself for a probability of failure and toRead more about Savoury Mini Cheese Loaves[…]

Penne and Paneer in Makhani Sauce

Penne and Paneer in Makhani Sauce

Today is the last working day for my daughter for this academic year. Her final exams are starting from friday. So, they are having a pot luck at school. She wanted me to make pasta as her class friends wanted me make pasta for them. I have made many varieties of pasta and it hasRead more about Penne and Paneer in Makhani Sauce[…]

Orange Poha

Orange Poha

Flattened rice (also called beaten rice) is a dehusked rice which is flattened into flat light dry flakes.   It is known as Poha in Hindi and Aval in Tamil. It can be prepared very easily and is highly nutritious. It’s very rich in iron. Poha is a highly recommend for iron deficiency.    Poha is a very popularRead more about Orange Poha[…]

Mexican Quesadillas

Mexican Quesadillas

Quesadilla is a Mexican speciality. It is basically a flour or corn( or mixture of both) tortilla( tortilla is similar to Rotis) filled  with a savoury mixture containing cheese, refried beans and/or vegetables, cooked often on a griddle, then folded in half to form a half-moon shape.   This is a wholesome, healthy and aRead more about Mexican Quesadillas[…]

Samai Puli Pongal

Samai Puli Pongal

Little millet is called as Samai in Tamil, Sama in Telugu, Kutki in Hindi,Same in Kannada, Chama in Malayalam.   Samai is rich in fiber, helps reducing fat, good for bones and muscles. Millets are a natural source of protein and iron.Millet is very easy to digest; it contains a high amount of lecithin andRead more about Samai Puli Pongal[…]

Whole Wheat Choco Banana Loaf

Whole Wheat Choco Banana Loaf

Children are generally fussy when it comes to eating fruits. My kids are no exception. Though they do eat banana, I can never make them eat an over riped one. What can be better than a banana cake? Sharing with you all a very simple, easy to make and a delicious and healthy banana loafRead more about Whole Wheat Choco Banana Loaf[…]

Appam 

Appam 

Appam  is a type of pancake made with fermented rice batter and coconut milk. It is a traditional dish of Tamil Nadu and Kerala.Appam is also popular in Sri Lanka. It is served with fresh coconut milk( optional) and vegetable stew or vegetable kurma, making it a wholesome, healthy and perfect for having as a breakfast:) Ingredients   Read more about Appam […]

Red Velvet Kuzhi Appam

Red Velvet Kuzhi Appam

My family is fond of beetroot. I have made many varieties of recipes with beetroot. It impart such a beautiful colour to the dishes. Also beetroot has lot of health benefits. It is very rich in calcium, iron and vitamins A and C. Beetroots are an excellent source of folic acid and a very goodRead more about Red Velvet Kuzhi Appam[…]