Wednesday, April 30, 2014

THINAI RAVA KICHIDI I FOXTAIL MILLET UPMA I MILLET RECIPES I HEALTHY BREAKFAST RECIPES


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Hi friends, healthy breakfast will always boost our day and enjoyable one. Millets are nowadays trend and I have shared many millet recipes too... In the list of millet recipes, today I would like to share Thinai Rava Kichidi/Upma... Which is very delicious and nutritious even kids will love it with healthy and colorful veggies. 

Tuesday, April 29, 2014

SIDE DISH RECIPES FOR RICE/ROTIS I 20+ SIDE DISH/STIR FRIES I PORIYAL/CURRY RECIPES

Hi friends, here is the simple recipes of making side dish for your rice or rotis. Making side dish for rice and rotis are always quite thinking job, and I have arrayed 20+ side dish recipes... I am lover of potatoes, so I will try different version of it and you too make and enjoy the recipes... 

Click the images to get the recipes... 

http://www.vijisvirunthu.com/2014/02/aloo-golmatol-i-dry-baby-potato-curry.html





carrot-potato-poriyal


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Radish-stir-fry



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Monday, April 28, 2014

THENUM THINAIYUM I FOXTAIL MILLET HONEY SWEET BALLS I MILLET LADOO I PALANI PRASADHAM - VIRTUAL TREAT FOR SANGEE!!!


millet-ladoo-recipe

Hi friends, this is special post for one special person who is celebrating her birthday today. We friends, decided to post virtual treat for her with theme of "Kongu Cuisine" as she is from kongu region, Salem. She is very down-to-earth, lovable, caring and very soft person, and one of my best friend aka sis in the blogosphere, moreover she inspired to me to start my blog and she is none other than +Sangee aks from Spicy Treats. We will chat through social networks or phone, and she is one of sweet sis, who motivated and guided me to get better blogging and photographs and she give good healthy tips too...:)

Thursday, April 24, 2014

FUSION SPAGHETTI PASTA I TOMATO SPAGHETTI PASTA I PASTA RECIPES

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Hi friends, pasta is all time favorite and spaghetti pasta is one of it. I will have any type of pasta whether it’s spicy or dessert am in for it… I used to prepare different version. Here, I have prepared fusion pasta with oregano and soy sauce with our Indian spices.

Wednesday, April 23, 2014

ALOO PARATHA I EASY LUNCH BOX RECIPES I BREAKFAST RECIPES

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how-to-make-aloo-paratha

Hi friends, paratha is all time favorite with some vegetable kurma, paneer butter masala and stuffed parathas are even more interesting and filling one. I love stuffed parathas more than normal; here I have prepared my most favorite aloo paratha.

Tuesday, April 22, 2014

VAZHAIKKAI BAJJI I MINI PLANTAIN FRITTERS I RAW BANANA BAJJI

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raw-banana-fritters

Hi friends, today again plantain family recipe. Plantain/raw banana Bajji… Who hates the hot bajji?? No one… J I love bajji much but will have it rarely, suddenly I crave for the bajji and prepared it as mini size. The size impresses me from temple shops here in my place. Its like bite size fritters and would taste too good.

Monday, April 21, 2014

VAZHAI THANDU KOOTU I PLANTAIN/BANANA STEM DAL CURRY I CLEANING OF PLANTAIN STEM

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Hi friends, here is the simple and healthy recipe with plantain/banana stem as called as Vazhai Thandu in Tamil. Plantain stem is very healthy for kidney disorders and even you can make juice out of it and can drink with dash of spices.

Saturday, April 19, 2014

INDIA CIRCUS - ONLINE SHOPPING SITE & PRODUCT REVIEW

Hi friends, do you love online shopping? Yes! I love and I can hear your voice too J. Nowadays, Online shopping is trend and one more reason here to save a lot of time from our busy lives. You can buy anything from needle to clothes to furniture and even more in online shopping. There are numerous sites to choose our favorite products. And its ease that we can take lots of time to choose what we want, whenever we get time even midnight too right? So, today, I will share online shopping website and product review of, 


India Circus

Today I would like to introduce the one of the best online shopping website, India Circus, which offers contemporary-chic, sophisticated and affordable style for various areas of your life, from home décor to personal accessories. Indian Circus best inspired from both Mughal Royalty as well as road-side chai, as they fulfill all the desires. They Offer a diverse and distinct array of moods and tones, which we feel presents India. The most I loved from the India circus is given vibrant colors of Indian culture with unique designs.

Krsna Mehta is well-known Design Director in India Circus. He is familiar for his aesthetic taste in textiles and art. India, its madness, and colors inspire him to bring India Circus alive.

What you see admire & shop from India Circus…


Home Décor


Attractive colors of Home Decors

Home décor gives you so many beautiful and ethnic collections of vase, door mat, lamp, photo frame, cushion cover and more. The designs of the products are very unique and we could not miss to admire the arts. 

My favorite – Lamp

Dining

Ready to give Royal look of your Dining Table...

Dining products, as a food blogger I am much attracted here and elegant and artistic collections of table runner, mug, coaster, trays, plates and tumblers. I totally love the Indian touch to each and every design and moreover attractive color combination of each product. Especially platters are too good and I keep eye on the emboss glass. 

My favorite – Mug and Flower plate

Accessories

Lovely Accessories to handle, isn't it?

Well, who hates accessories, are you? No… The colorful and handy accessories lists are awesome. You can hunt iphone, Samsung cover, wallet, and towel and so on with our Indian touch. 

My favorite – Samsung Cover and Peacock Mouse pad J 

Fashion

Wish to own of your favorite??

One of my our favorite section, isn’t? There so many wonderful and Indian-ness fashion accessories are available. Surely, we will get confused that what to choose and what to leave. Lovable stoles, T-shirts, ties, pouch, and wrist watch and bags and so on…  

My favorite – Earrings and Wrist watch

Wall Art

Our wall become more marvelous of the wall arts...

Wall arts, is an interesting and can see so many unique designs. When you are doing interior, how can your walls be behind, you can opt the excellent of art paints, traditional prints. Now, the wall should be looking more pleasant with the beautiful wall arts…

My favorite – Bombay Deco wall art

So, are you ready to own the beautiful artistic products??? Come on, let’s shop some dining products and am so happy to get the wonderful creations of India Circus.

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Payments
India circus has a number of payment methods. Choose the one that is most convenient for you. The options are



If you do not have online bank transfer facility, surely can opt for COD.

That’s it… I waited for the product arrival J

My Views on Shopping Experience 
India Circus, sent me their products as after our discussion, its just reached in 5 business days through Fedox courier and the products were nicely bubble wrapped. I love their package much and its so attractive, neat and unique and more over very safety package.


I was very happy after received my products from India Circus. Unwrap (It took me 5 minutes, that much safety J ) the covers to see those beautiful artistic of my products.

Now let’s see the products,

Riverside Miniature Tray
Trays collections are very fantastic. Neo-Nawab collection's bright and vibrant luxury is tamed by its regal and sophisticated royal etiquette with abundance of glorious India. The tray brings alive the regal charm and colors of the Mughal palace.


Very Beautiful Palace Miniature... 

Material – Wood
Dimension – Large 12" x 18
Cost – Rs. 1608/- including Tax

What I Liked

  • Very smooth finishing
  • Light weight yet firm  
  • Easy to clean and handle
  • Can hold more number of tumblers or bowls
  • Attractive ethnic create of India Circus

Care
Wipe clean with damp cloth.

Banana Chequered Leaf Coffee Mug
The collection inspired by nature is called as Tamara. I love the pattern of the mug. The coffee mug is refreshing, dynamic, trendy and unique. The art of banana plant is very sharp and attractive creation.


Look those Banana trees, How natural it is... 

Material – Bone China
Dimension – 3.1" x 3.7"
Cost – Rs. 586/- including tax

What I liked

  • Attractive and natural pattern
  • Love the minute art of banana plant with those banana flowers
Care
Do Not Scrub
Use Mild Detergent
Gentle Hand wash
Microwave Safe

Archaic Arches Tumblers
The Archaic Arches Tumbler set features an elegant intricate design of arches that are enhanced by the beautiful motifs in contrasting tones. This is best suited for holding your favorite drinks and juices during celebrations and special occasions.

Lovely Color Combination... 

Material – Glass
Dimension - Upper Diameter - 3.25"
   Bottom Diameter - 2.30"
   Height - 3.25"
Cost – Rs. 439/- including tax

What I liked

  • Love the contrast color art
  • Good wide and volume capacity
  • Good grip while holding the glass
Care
No Dish wash
No Microwave


Over all Likes in India Circus
  • Easy to access the website and well categorized 
  • Introductory offer of sign up and get Rs 1000 off*
  • I can see beautiful Indian-ness and vibrant colors in each and every product, with twist.
  • Easy to place the orders
  • If your wished products sold out, you can use the option “Notify Me” to get the products as soon as the product in stock
  • Good intimate views of the products and information
  • Cash On Delivery available
  • Free shipping charges over transaction worth Rs.1000 and above.
  • Ships 200+ countries
  • Very good and safe packing
  • Good quality of products
  • Gift vouchers available
  • Mega sale corner offers you many discounts on their product

Unlike in India Circus
Nothing to unlike, but I suggest to increase more collections of dining products.


Website User Interface - 5/5
Customer Service - 5/5
Packaging and Safety - 5/5
Delivery Speed - 4/5
Product Quality - 5/5


Whether you love royal ethnic or funky or road side arts, you can surely visit India Circus. Roam the full categories and shop your favorite and elegant products in India Circus and enjoy :) 


Disclaimer - Product images credits to India Circus.

Friday, April 18, 2014

FOXTAIL MILLET CHOCOLATE CAKE I THINAI CHOCO CAKE I EGG-LESS BUTTER-LESS CAKE RECIPES


Hi friends, am really happy to share the different recipe for the special event Shhhhh Cooking Secretly Challenge is brainchild of +Priya sis of Priya’s Versatile Recipes and Cook N Click.

Sunday, April 13, 2014

TAMIL NEW YEAR RECIPES 2014!!!

Hi friends, WISH YOU ALL VERY HAPPY TAMIL NEW YEAR... 

Here, I have given some varieties of recipes to celebrate the Tamil new year and Vishu. Hope, it will help you to get some ideas. Click the picture to get the recipes...  

Pongal Recipes 

Pongalo-pongal

Kavuni-arisi-pongal

ven-pongal


ven-pongal-without-dal

varagu-ven-pongal



Payasam/Kheer Recipes


carrot-payasam


EASY-PAYASAM- RECIPES


rava-payasam

ada-pradaman-payasam


Semiya-Javvarisi-Payasam


thinai-millet-payasam


varagu-kodomillet-payasam

Paal-paniyaram


Lunch Ideas

paruppu-rice

Instant-onepot-meal copy

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dal-tadka-paruppu-thalichathu

kathrikai-sambhar

Tiffin-Sambhar

rasam

carrot-beans-poriyal

sundal-vadai

masala-vadai

uluntha-vadai


vella-pattani-vadai

obbatu-paruppu-boli-poli


ENJOY YOUR TAMIL NEW YEAR... GOD BLESS YOU ALL!!!