METHI BINDI FRY

Methi bindi fry / masala is a quick side dish for roti, which is not only easy to make with less ingredients but also very healthy. I have used kasoori methi in this recipe, as i live in malaysia, where fresh methi leaves is not easily available. Normally i make bindi masala or aloo bindi, but wanted to try kasoori methi in bindi for a long time so tried it, and it became a instant hit. Here you go for the recipe..

YAM CUTLET / SURAN CUTLET | No Onion No Garlic Recipe

When I was wondering what to make for evening snack on a rainy day, this cutlet flashed my mind and everyone at home loved it. This Yam cutlet and adhrak chai ( Ginger tea ) is a excellent combo :-)))) I have used Elephant foot yam ( Senai Kizhangu in tamil or suran in hindi ) in this recipe. To make it healthy I have toasted in tawa instead of deep frying. More over there is no onion no garlic in this recipe. Just simple ingredients but tastes delicious. 

KARADAIYAN NONBU ADAI RECIPE - VELLA ADAI & UPPU ADAI

Karadaiyan Nonbu or SavitriNombu is a vow observed in Tamil Nadu on the last day in Maasi masam or the Masi month in Tamil calendar. This festival also marks the Meena Sankramanam or the transition of Sun into Meena Rasi (Pisces) from Kumbha rasi (Aquarius).

During karadaiyan nombu women invoke the blessings of Gowri devi to attain such a husband for all seven births.
Unmarried girls pray for a good husband and married women pray for their husband.s long life. During this festival married women and young girls used to fast and eat this uppu adai ( Savory )  and vella adai ( Sweet ) with butter. 

Prayers are offered to GowriDevi and women meditate on Savitiri and wear a yellow thread round their neck as they chant the following sloka.

Throram Krishhnami subhake saharitham
Dharami aham bharthu
Ayushya Sidhartham supreethabhava sarvadha

The following is the tamil chant

Urukaddha Venneyum oradhayam naan nootren
Orukkalum en kanavar ennai vittu pririyadhirukka vendum
which means I offer butter and the rice made out of kaara arisi bless me that i live happily with my husband.
Neivadhayam is made of betel leaves a adai made out of rice and butter.

On this occasion let me wish all the ladies a happy karadayan nonbu.

Following is the preparation of vella adai & uppu adai or simply nombu adai.. It is a very easy to make tiffen item which is ideal for breakfast or dinner..