FAVOURITE RECIPIES

Oats upma

2010-04-23T11:25:00.000-07:00

INGREDIENTS :

1 cup oats
Finely chopped onion (2 )
Finely chopped tomato ( 2)
finely chopped veges ( potato , carrot , beans , cauliflower , cabbage , peas )
11/2 cups of water
Salt as per taste
Coriander leaves for garnishing

FOR SEASONING :

2 tbsp oil
1 tsp mustard seeds , urad dal
Some curry leaves

METHOD :

* Dry roast oats till they turn light brown and keep it aside
* Heat oil in a kadai and prepare the seasoning
* Fry onion by adding salt till they turn soft
* Add the tomato pieces and cook till done
* Add the veges and cook for a minute
* Now add water and let it boil
* Add the oats and mix well
* Switch off the stove and cover the kadai with a lid and let it be so for 10 minutes
* Garnish with coriander leaves
* Serve hot with your favourite chutney !!!

Bagara Baigan

2009-12-03T17:07:00.000-08:00

Ingredients :

7-8 small brinjals

2 onion ( sliced thinly )

oil 3 tbsp

For seasoning :

1 tsp mustard seeds

1 tbsp urad dal

1 tsp fennel seeds

pattai , krambu

For grinding :

2 tbsp groundnut ( roasted , without skin )

2 tbsp khuskhus

1 whold garlic

ginger

Masalas :

1 tsp turmeric powder

1 tsp red chilli powder

1 tsp garam masala

1 tsp chat masala (optional )

METHOD :

* Slit the brinjals into four slits ( like a flower )

* Place them in water

* HEat oil in a kadai and prepare the seasonion

* Fry onion in the oil with salt

* Meanwhile grind the khuskhus etc into a thick paste

* Add half of turmeric powder , chilli powder , garam masala to the paste

* Add little paste to each brinjals , inside the slitted portion

* Place the stuffed brinjals in the kadai and close with a lid

* Let it cook for some time

* Remove the lid and add the remaining masalas

* Let it cook for some more time

* Garnish with coriander leaves and remove from stove

* Serve hot with roti / even rice !!

Maccaroni Patties

2009-11-21T21:01:00.000-08:00

INGREDIENTS :

Macaroni 1 cup
1/4 cup maida
2 tbsp ghee
1 tbsp oil
Salt as per taste

Vegetables :

2 onions
2 tomatoes ( small )
1 carrot ( grated )
cabbage 1.4 cup
2 green chillies
Ginger ( as needed )

METHOD :

* Boil the maccaroni well and drain the water and keep it aside
* Roast the maida in ghee and keep it aside
* Add the finely chopped veges to the macaroni
* Add the maida and salt
* Mix well and make a batter like chapathi batter
* Take a small ball of batter , press it with your palm
* Make 2-3 discs and toast it in a dosa tava
* Toast till both sided turn brown
* Serve with your favourite sauce !!

NUTS BALL

2009-11-21T20:12:00.000-08:00

INGREDIENTS :
Badam 100 gms
Cashew 100 gms
Pista 50 gms
Dates 200 gms
Raisins 200 gms
Elachi powder - a pinch

METHOD :

* Powder badam , pista , cashew in a mixie
* Add dates and raisins and elachi and grind again
* Make them into small balls before the grinded heat goes off
* Eat your healthy snack !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
* Can be stored in an air tight container for a week / 10 days !!

Masala Channa !!

2009-10-23T02:14:00.000-07:00

Ingredients :

1 cup channa ( soaked overnight )
1 cup chopped small onion
2 tomatoes
2 tbsp ginger garlic paste

Grind 1 :

2 tsp kuskus
3 tbsp pottukadalai
1 piece pattai , saunf

Grind 2 :

1/4 cup coconut
1 tsp fennel seeds

Salt as per taste
2 tbsp coriander powder
2-3 tbsp chilli powder
1/2 cup water
10-15 pudina leaves

Method :

* Heat a pressure cooker in the stove
* Add water and let it boil
* Add channa , onion , tomatoes to it
* LEt it boil
* Add salt , coriander powder , chilli powder and close the cooker
* Let it cook for 5-6 whistles
* Open the cooker and let the mixsture boil again
* Add ginger garlic paste
* LEt it boil
* MEanwhile grind group 1 and add to the mixture
* Let it boil
* Grind group 2 and add to the mixture
* Let it boil
* Stir continously to avoid burning
* Add the pudina leaves and switch off the stove
* Clost the cooker and let it be so for another 10-15 mins
* Remove from heat and serve !!!
* This will be good with rice / idly / dosa / even rotis !!!

Rice patties

2009-10-23T02:07:00.000-07:00

Ingredients :

1 cup left over rice
1 large onion , potato
2 medium tomatoes , carrots
2 green chilies
some curry and coriander leaves
salt as per taste
1 tsp garam masala ( optional )

Method :

* Boil and smash the potatoes well
* Chop finely the onion , tomatoes , carrot , chillies , curry and coriander leaves
* Smash the rice well with hands
* Add all the chopped veges
* Add salt , turmeric powder , garam masala and mix well
* Add the boiled potatoes and mix well
* Make the mixture into small small balls
* Heat the dosa tava
* Grease with oil
* Place one ball in the palm and press with another hand
* Let it become as a thick disc
* Place it in the tava and pour oil around it
* Place 4-5 discs at a time
* Let them turn brownish both the sides
* Remove from heat and serve with sauce / curd
* Enjoy your filling , tasty snack with a cup of tea !!

Potato Bajji

2009-09-09T03:11:00.000-07:00

Ingredients :-

3 potatoes sliced as thin discs

1/4 cup gram flour

3 tbsp rice flour

Salt as per taste

Red chilly powder as per taste

Asafoetida powder

Water to mix

Oil for frying

Method :

* Heat oil in a kadai

* Mix all the ingredients except potatoes and oil and make a medium thick batter

* Dip a slice of potato in the batter and deep fry in the oil

* Similarly do all the slices

* Serve hot with sauce or any chutney !!

Mint - Peas Pulav

2009-09-09T02:56:00.000-07:00

Ingredients :

1 Cup rice

1 Bunch Mint leaves

Handful of fresh peas

1 large onion ( finely chopped )

2-3 Green chillies

6-7 Garlic

Ginger small piece

For Seasoning:

1 tbsp oil

1 tsp mustard seeds ,

1 tsp chana dal

Method :

* Cook rice seperately and keep it aside

* Heat oil in a kadai and prepare the seasoning

* Add the onions and salt and fry till soft

* Add peas and cook till done

* Meanwhile grind the chillies , garlic , ginger , fennel seeds , mint leaves .

* Add the grinded mixture to the peas and fry till they are cooked

* REmove from heat and add to the rice

* Serve hot with your favourite raita !!!

Pori Upma

2009-09-09T02:39:00.000-07:00

Ingredients :

1 Packet pori

1 large onion ( chopped )

1 large tomato ( chopped )

1 green chilly ( slitted horizontally )

Handful of roasted groundnuts

Salt as per taste

Little turmeric powder

Curry leaves

Coriander leaves for garnishing

1 tbsp oil

1 tsp mustard seeds , urad dal

Method :

* Heat oil in a kadai and splutter the mustard seeds and fry the urad dal

* Add the curry leaves and let it roast for a minute

* Add the groundnuts and roast till they get roasted

* Add the onion, salt and cook till they become soft

* Add tomatoes , green chillies and turmeric powder and cook till done

* Remove from heat

* Transfer the cooked ingredients in a bowl and mix the pori in it

* Garnish with coriander leaves

* Serve the wonderful snack !!

Tomato-Onion Kozhambu

2009-04-01T20:07:00.000-07:00

Ingredients :
1 Medium onion
2 Medium tomatoes
1 tsp turmeric powder
Salt as per taste

For grinding :
2 tbsp coconut
1 tsp fennel seeds
2-3 garlic pods
1 tsp poppy seeds
2 Green chillies

For seasoning :
1 tsp oil
1 tsp mustard seeds
1 tsp urad dal
2-3 cloves
Cinnamom
1 Elachi ( powdered )

Method :

* Heat oil in a kadai and prepare the seasoning
* Fry the onion with salt till they turn brown
* Add the tomato and the grinded mixture
* Add the turmeric powder
* Cook till tomatoes are cooked
* Add some cilantro leaves and remove from heat
* Serve with rice / idli / dosa!!

Idli Sambar

2009-03-29T08:40:00.001-07:00

Ingredients :

1 Cup Yellow Moong dal
1 Cup veges : carrot , potato , brinjal , drumstick
2 Green chillies
Some ginger
4-5 Garlic cloves
Salt as per taste
1 tsp turmeric powder
Finely chopped coriander leaves

For seasoning :

1 tbsp oil
1 tsp mustard seeds
1 tsp urad dal
1 tsp fennel seeds
Some Curry leaves

Method :

* Pressure cook all the veges , dal , salt, masala for 6-7 whistles
* Heat oil in a kadai , prepare the seasoning
* add it tot he sambar
* Serve hot with idli / sambar

Onion Raita

2009-03-29T08:31:00.000-07:00

Ingredients :

1 Medium onion
1 Cup curd
Salt as per taste
Some finely chopped coriander leaves

For grinding :

1 tbsp grated coconut
1 green chilly
Small piece ginger

For seasoning :

1 tbsp oil
1 tsp mustard seeds
1 tsp urad dal

Method :

* Beat well the curd and add little water
* Slice the onion thinly
* In a bowl mix in the salt and onion well and add it to the curd
* Grind the coconut , chilly and ginger with little water
* Add it to the curd
* Refrigerate it for 30 minutes before serving
* Heat oil in a kadai and prepare the seasoning
* Add it to the raita
* Garnish with coriander leaves
* Serve chill !!!

Soya Chunks Curry

2009-03-28T09:03:00.000-07:00

Ingredients :

1 cup soya chunks
1 tsp turmeric powder
1 tsp red chilly powder
salt as per taste
A pinch of asafoetida

For seasoning :
1 tsp oil
1 tsp mustard seeds
1 tsp urad dal

Method :

* Cook the soya chunks with salt till soft
* In a kadai heat the oil and prepare the seasoning
* Put in the chunks and add the masalas
* Mix well till mixed well
* Finally add the asafoetida andremove from heat
* Serve hot with rice and rasam ,

Toor dal pappu

2009-03-28T08:49:00.000-07:00

Ingredients :

1 Cup toor dal
1 medium onion
1 medium tomato
1 cup chopped veges : carrot , potato , brinjal ( optional )
1 green chilly , small piece ginger
3-4 garlic
salt as per taste
turmeric powder - 1 tsp

For seasoning :

1 tsp oil
1 tsp mustard seeds
1 tsp fennel seeds

Method :
* Pressure cook all the ingredients - dal , veges , etc
* Leave it for 6-7 whistles
* Remove it from the cooker
* In a kadai heat the oil and prepare the seasoning
* Add the dal mixture to the kadai and let it boil
* Garnish with coriander leaves and serve with idli / dosa

Rava idli

2009-03-28T08:33:00.000-07:00

Ingredients :

1 Cup Rava
1 Cup Curd
Salt as required
1 onion , 1 tomato ,1 Green chilly , Small ginger
1 carrot , Little cabbage , ( all chopped finely)
Some finely chopped coriander

For seasoning :
1 tbsp oil
1 tsp mustard seeds
1 tsp urad dal

Method :

* Roast the rava till it turns nice aroma arises
* soak it in curd for 30 minutes
* Heat oil in a kadai , prepare the seasoning and fry the chilly , ginger , tomato , onion.
* Add them to the curd-rava mixture .
* Add all the other ingredients and mix well
* Grease the idli plates and and steam the idlies for 10 minutes
* Remove from heat and serve hot with sambar and chutney !!

200th Post ...... Bombay Halwa

2009-03-21T10:22:00.000-07:00

Ingredients :

1 cup sabudhana
1 cup Maida
2 cups corn flour
4-5 cups sugar
3 cups of ghee
1 1/2 cup water
A pinch of cardamon powder
A pinch of food colour
1/4 cup of chopped nuts
Juice of lemon

Method :

* Soak the sabudhana for 8 hours with 2 cups of water
* Soak the flours for 8 hours with 2 cups of water
* Melt the sugar in a kadai till the sugar melts
* Mix in the sabudhana and flours
* stir continously
* Add the ghee by one spoon at a time
* After adding half a cup of ghee add the lemon juice and food colour
* Stir in all the remaining ghee
* Stir in continously till a mass forms .
* Add the chopped nuts and mix well
* Grease a plate and pour the halwa in that
* Level the halwa mix and let it cool for 20 minutes
* Slice them and store it in a air tight container !!!!

Wheat rava adai

2009-03-20T21:04:00.000-07:00

Ingredients :

1 Cup Wheat rawa
1 Medium onion
1 Green chilly
Ginger
Curry leaves
Salt as required

Method :

* Soak the wheat rawa for 2 hours
* Grind it coarsely
* Slice onion , chilly , ginger into fine pieces
* Add them , leaves , salt and mix well
* Heat a dosa griddle and grease well with oil
* Pour some batter in the middle of the tawa
* Spread it into a thick circular disc
* Pour some oil over it's edges
* When both sides are cooked remove from heat
* Serve hot with chutney /sambar !!

Gotsu

2009-03-20T20:52:00.000-07:00

Ingredients :

3 Medium eggplants
1 medium onion
1 Medium tomato
Lemon size tamarind
3 green chillies
Ginger garlic paste
Salt as required
1 tsp turmeric powder

For seasoning :

1 tbsp oil
1 tsp mustard seeds
1 tsp urad dal
1 tsp jeera

Method :

* Slice the eggplants into small cubes and put them in water
* Slice the onion and tomato into fine pieces
* Slit the chillies and keep them aside
* Soak tamarind in warm water and extract the pulp
* Heat oil in a kadai and prepare the seasoning
* Fry the onions with salt and turmeric powder
* Add the tomato pieces and chillies
* Cook till done
* Add the eggplants and fry for a minute
* Add the tamarind extract
* Add water just till the eggplants are sunk
* Cover the vessel and Let it boil
* When the mixture thickens remove from heat
* serve hot with Pongal / Idli / Dosa

Banana Halwa

2009-03-20T20:49:00.000-07:00

Ingredients :

2 ripe bananas

3 tbsp ghee

2 tbsp sugar

2 tbsp chopped nuts

1/4 cup milk

A pinch of Elachi powder

Method :

* Mash the bananas well

* Heat ghee in a kadai

* Put the bananas and fry till they turn brown

* Add the milk and cook till all the milk is absorbed

* Add the sugar and mix well

* Add in the nuts and stir well

* Add the elachi powder and Remove from heat

* Serve hot/cold !!

Cauliflower green curry

2009-03-19T12:37:00.000-07:00

Ingredients :

1 Medium cauliflower
1 Bunch Coriander leaves
1 Green chilly
Ginger - Garlic paste
1 Small onion
Salt as required

For seasoning :

3 tbsp oil
1 tsp mustard seeds
1 tsp urad dal

Method :

* Break the cauliflower into small small florets and keep it in hot water
* Slice the onion into fine pieces
* Grind the coriander leaves and chilly with little water
* Heat 2 tbsp oil in a kadai and fry the cauliflower with salt
* Remove from heat and keep it aside
* Heat remaining oil in a kadai and prepare the seasoning
* Fry the onions and paste with salt
* Add the grinded mixture and fry for a minute
* Add the cauliflower florets and cook by closing the vessel
* When all the water is absorbed, remove from stove
* Serve hot with your favourite rice !!

Spring Onion Rice

2009-03-19T12:29:00.000-07:00

Ingredients :
1 Cup Basmati rice
2 Bunches of Spring onions
1 Green chilly
Ginger - Garlic paste
Salt as required

For seasoning :
1 tbsp oil
1 tsp mustard seeds
1 tsp urad dal

Method :

* Cook the rice and keep it seperately
* Heat oil in a kadai and prepare the seasoning
* Slice the spring onions into small pieces
* Fry the paste , chillies and spring onions with salt
* Fry for 2 minutes and remove from heat
* Mix with rice and serve hot !!!

Potato masala fry

2009-03-17T13:49:00.000-07:00

Ingredietns :

2-3 large potatoes
1 tbsp red chilli powder
2 tbsp curd
Salt as per taste
1 tsp turmeric powder
A pinch of asafoetids
1 tsp garam masala
3-4 tbsp oil

Method :

* Boil the potatoes , but still they should be firm
* Remove the skin and slice as small small thick circular discs
* In a bowl place the slices and mix all the ingredients except oil
* Let it marinate for 20 minutes
* Heat a kadai and heat the oil
* Fry the slices till both sides turn brown
* Remove from heat and serve with rice and dal !!

Chocolate Balls

2009-03-17T13:44:00.000-07:00

Ingredients :

1 tin condensed milk
10-15 Small size chocolates
Handful of finely chopped nuts
3 tbsp ghee
3-4 tbsp milk powder
1/4 cup Maida
1 tsp cocoa powder
1 tbsp vanilla essence

Method :

* In a kadai mix the condensed milk and chocolates and heat
* Heat till the chocolates melts and gets mixed well
* Remove from heat
* In a bowl , mix the maida , cocoa powder , milk powder , essence and nuts
* Add this to the milk-chocolate mixture
* Add the nuts to it
* Mix well to make into a soft dough (will be as soft as chapathi dough )
* Apply ghee to your palms and make small small balls
* Serve the yummy chocolate balls !!!!

Sweet vada

2009-03-14T18:00:00.000-07:00

Ingredients :

1 cup urad dal
1 1/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup water
A pinch elachi
Oil for frying

Method :

* Soak the urad dal for 1 hour
* Make small small vadas
* Make sugar syrup till it has thread consistency
* Add the elachi powder in it
* Place the vadas in the syrup as soon as you take out from oil
* Let it be in thee syrup till the next set of vadas are done
* Serve hot !!

Urad dal / Ulundhu vadai

2009-03-14T17:54:00.000-07:00

Ingrediets :

1 Cup urad dal
1 green chilly
Ginger
Salt as per taste
2 tbsp rice flour
A pinch of asafoetida
Oil for frying

Method :

* Soak urad dal for 1 hour
* Grind with little water till smooth
* Chop finely the ginger and chilly
* Add salt , ginger , chilly , asafoetida and rice flour and mix well
* Heat oil in a kadai
* Wet your hands with water .
* Take a lemon size of flour , pat it into a small disc with your palm
* Put it in the oil
* Place 4-5 discs at a time
* Deep fry them until both sides turn brown
* Drain excess oil and place it in a bowl with tissue paper
* Serve hot with chutney / sambar !!

Nombu vella adai

2009-03-14T12:51:00.000-07:00

Ingredients :

1 Cup rice
2/4 cup thattapayaru ( soaked overnight and cooked )
3/4 cup jaggery
A pinch of cardamon powder
2 tbsp ghee

Method :

* Soak the rice overnight
* Towel dry the rice and grind it smooth
* Heat a kadai and fry the rice for just a minute
* Switch off the stove and let the flour be in the kadai
* Stir in between
* Heat another kadai and melt the jaggery ( with only a very little water )
* Add the thattapayaru , flour , cardamon powder and mix well
* Add the ghee little by little and mix well
* REmove from heat and let it cool
* Make small balls out of the flour
* Make thick discs and steam them
* Serve hot !!

Nonbu uppu adai

2009-03-14T12:45:00.000-07:00

Ingrediets :

1 Cup raw rice
2/4 cup thattapayaru ( saoked overnight and cooked )
11/2 cup water
1 green chilly
some ginger
Salt as per taste
1 tbsp oil
1 tsp mustard oil
1 tsp urad dal
A pinch of asafoetida

Method :

* soak the rice overnight
* Place the rice in a towel till all water is absorbed
* Grind it till smooth
* Heat a kadai and fry the flour till nice aroma arises
* Heat oil in a kadai and prepare the seasoning
* Fry the chillies and ginger
* Add 1 cup of water
* Let it boil
* Then add salt and asafoetida powder
* Simmer the stove and slowly add the flour and the thattapayaru
* Stir continously
* Add the remaining water continously
* Mix well and remove from stove
* Let it cool
* Make them into small balls
* Make thick circular discs and steam them for 10 minutes
* Remove from heat and serve hot

VEGETABLE SANDWICH

2009-03-13T18:28:00.000-07:00

Ingredients :

For stuffing :

1 Cup of chopped vegetables ( carrots , beans , corn, peas , cauliflower , potato , cabbage )
1 Medium onion
1 medium tomato
2 piece garlics
Ginger small piece ( all chopped finely )
Salt as per taste

Masalas:

1 tsp turmeric powder
1 tsp garam masala
1 tsp red chilly powder

For seasoning :

2 tbsp oil
1 tsp mustard seeds
1 tsp urad dal / chana dal
1 tsp jeera

8 Pieces of bread
4 tbsp of ghee

Method :

* Heat a dosa griddle and greas it with ghee
* Toast the bread pieces with butter
* Keep them aside
* Heat oil in a kadai and prepare the seasoning
* Fry onion in the kadai with salt
* Add the tomato and the masalas and cook till done
* Add all the chopped veges and add little water
* Cook until they turn soft by covering the kadai
* Garnish with coriander leaves and remove from heat
* Place some of the stuffing between two pieces of bread
* Serve the yummy yummy snack / breakfast hot !!!!!

VEGETABLE SAMOSA

2009-03-13T18:15:00.000-07:00

Ingredients :

For stuffing :

1 Cup of chopped vegetables ( carrots , beans , corn, peas , cauliflower , potato , cabbage )
1 Medium onion
1 medium tomato
2 piece garlics
Ginger small piece ( all chopped finely )
Salt as per taste

Masalas:

1 tsp turmeric powder
1 tsp garam masala
1 tsp red chilly powder

For seasoning :

2 tbsp oil
1 tsp mustard seeds
1 tsp urad dal / chana dal
1 tsp jeera

For covering :

1 cup maida
1/4 cup rice flour
Salt ( little )
1 tbsp oil
Water ( to knead )

Oil for frying

Method :

* HEat oil in a kadai and prepare the seasoning
* Fry onion in the kadai with salt
* Add the tomato and the masalas and cook till done
* Add all the chopped veges and add little water
* Cook until they turn soft by covering the kadai
* Garnish with coriander leaves and remove from heat
* Let it cool
* Meanwhile knead a soft dough for the covering with the flour and the other items
* Make a thin circular discs ( like thin chapathis)
* Heat the oil for frying in a kadai
* Place a small amount of the filling in the discs
* Fold it in a triangular shape ( mine didnt come rightly though :-) )
* When the oil gets heated deep fry them .
* When both sides turn brown , drain excess oil and remove from heat
* Place it on a paper towel to absorb the remaining oil
* Serve hot with ketchup !!

Kaala Channa Curry

2009-03-12T20:16:00.001-07:00

Ingredients :

1 Cup Kaala channa ( black channa )
1 Medium onion
1 tsp turmeric powder
1 tsp chilly powder
1 tsp garam masala

For seasoning :

1 tbsp oil
1 tsp mustard
1 tsp urad dal / chana dal

Method :

* Soak the channa overnight
* Pressure cook till soft with salt
* Heat oil in a kadai and prepare the seasoning
* fry the onions with salt and masala powders till they turn brown
* Add the channa and mix till done
* If wished garnish with coriander leaves
* Serve with rice and sambar !!

Chilly Chapathi !!

2009-03-12T19:57:00.000-07:00

I love to have chilly parotta in restaurants . I donno to do parotta so tried with chapathis . To my surprise it came out very well . Here goes the recipe .

Ingredients :

4-5 Chaptathis
2 Medium onions
Tomato paste ( or blend 2 large tomatoes )
2 tbsp chilly powder
1 tsp garam masala
1 tsp turmeric powder
1 tsp ginger garlic paste
Oil for frying
Coriander leaves for garnishing
Salt as per taste

For garnishing :

1 tbsp oil
1 tsp mustard seeds
1 tsp chana dal
1 tsp fennel seeds
4-5 fenugreek seeds

Method :

* Cut the chapathis into small small pieces
* Fry in the oil and keep it aside
* Meanwhile , heat oil in a kadai and prepare the seasoning
* Slice finely 11/2 onions and fry them in the oil with salt until turn brown
* Add the tomato paste and the masala powders and cook till raw smell goes
* Remove from heat and add in the chapathi pieces
* Slice the remaining half onion and coriander leaves into very fine pieces
* Garnish with them
* If liked add little lemon juice over it ( ** OPTIONAL ** )
* Serve hot !!

Banana Ghee roast

2009-03-12T19:40:00.000-07:00

Ingredients :

2 Ripe Bananas
1/4 cup Ghee
Honey ( optional )

Method :

* Slice the bananas into thin slices
* Heat a dosa griddle and grease it with ghee
* Coat both the sides of the banana slices with ghee
* Place them on the griddle
* Turn them upside down when one side has turned brown in colour
* When both sides are done , place them in a plate and pour honey all over
* Enjoy the treat !!!

Brinjal Crispies

2009-03-12T19:36:00.000-07:00

Ingredients :

2 Brinjals
Oil
Salt as required

Method :

* Slice the brinjals as thin circular discs
* Heat a dosa griddle
* Place the discs 1 by 1 , and pour some oil
* Let it turn brown on both sides .
* Place them in a bowl and add some salt ( and pepper )
* Have it with rasam rice or even as a snack !!

Shahi rice

2009-03-12T19:24:00.000-07:00

Ingredients :

1 Cup Basmati rice
1 Medium potato
2 Medium Carrots
Salt as per taste
Water to cook (21/2 - 3 cup water)

For grinding :

2 tbsp grated coconut
2 Green chillies
Ginger
2 Garlic pieces
1 tsp saunf

For seasoning :

1 tbsp oil
1 tsp mustard seeds
1 tsp urad dal

Method :

* Cut the potato and carrots into small pieces
* Heat oil in a kadai and prepare the seasoning
* Fry the veges with salt
* Add the rice and fry for another minute
* Grind the ingredietns for grinding with little or no water
* Add the grinded masala
* Add required amount of water and let it cook
* Stir gently so that the rice doesnt break
* When done , garnish with coriander leaves .
* Serve hot with your favourite curry !!

Pacharisi adai

2009-03-11T19:12:00.000-07:00

Ingredients :

1 Cup raw rice
1 Cup dal mixture ( toor dal , urad dal , moong dal , chana dal )
Salt as required
2 Whole red chillies
1 Small onion

Method :

* Soak the rice , dal s seperately for 2 hours
* Grind the rice , dal , chillies , salt will little water
* Slice the onions into small pieces and add it to the batter
* Heat a dosa griddle and grease it with oil
* Pour a small amount of batter in the middle of the griddle and spread it as thick circular disc.
* Pour some oil over its edges
* Turn the other side when one side turns brown
* Remove from heat when both the sides turn crispy
* Serve hot with sambar !!

Brocolli Fry

2009-03-11T19:04:00.000-07:00

Ingredients :

2 Big Brocolli bunch
2 tbsp Rice flour
2 tbsp besan flour
salt as required
1 tbsp chilli powder
1 tsp turmeric powder
Asafoetida powder
Water to mix
Oil for frying

Method :

* Break the brocolli bunch into florets
* In a bowl , place the florets
* Add all the dry ingredients and little water
* Mix well as the flour coats well in the brocolli
* Keep it aside
* Heat oil in a kadai
* Fry the florets till crisp
* Drain excess oil and serve hot !!!

Soya dosa / dosai

2009-03-11T18:50:00.000-07:00

Ingredients :

1 Cup soya chunks
1/4 cup sooji / rava
1/4 cup Rice flour
1 cup Curd
Salt as required
1 tsp jeera
1 tsp pepper ( milagu )

Method :

* Soak soya chunks and sooji in curd for 15 minutes
* Blend this mixture very smoothly and transfer it in a bowl
* Add the flour and mix without lumps
* Add the salt , jeera and pepper
* Mix thouroughly
* Heat a dosa griddle and grease it with oil
* Make the tasty dosa !!
* Serve hot with sambar and chutney !!!!

Mixed Vegetable kootu

2009-03-11T18:40:00.000-07:00

Ingredients :

1 Cup of Chopped Mixed veges ( carrot , peas , beans , cauliflower , broccoli , potato )
Handful of peanuts
1/4 cup Toor dal
Salt as required
1 tsp turmeric powder
Water for cooking

For grinding :

1 tbsp urad dal
1 tbsp chana dal
2 Red chilllies
1 tsp coriander seeds
1 tsp til
4-5 fenugreek seeds
1 tbsp jeera
2-3 pepper

For seasoning :

1 tbsp oil
1 tsp mustard seeds
1 tbsp urad dal
2 tbsp peanuts

Method :

* In a kadai put the veges , peanuts , dal , turmeric powder , salt and let it cook ( can also cook in a pressure cooker )
* Dry roast the ingredients for grinding and grind them with little water
* When the veges are cooked add this grinded mixture
* Let it boil
* Heat oil in a kadai and prepare the seasoning
* Roast the peanuts in the oil itself till brown in colour
* Add little asafoetida powder if desired
* Put the seasoning in the kootu and remove from heat
* Serve with rice .
* It goes very well with Dosa / idli too !!

Milagai Bhajji

2009-03-10T00:11:00.001-07:00

Ingredients :

2 Long Peppers

1/4 cup besan flour

2/4 cup rice flour

salt as per taste

1 tbsp red chilly powder

A pinch of asafoetida

A pinch of turmeric powder

Water to mix

Oil to make Bhajji

Method :

* Cut the peppers into finger length pieces

* Mix all the dry ingredients , add water and make the batter a little thick consistency

* Heat oil in a kadai

* Dip the pepper piece in the batter and fry it in the oil

* Cook till both sides turn brown and Drain the excess oil

* Serve hot with coconut chutney !!!!

Vermicelli kheer

2009-03-10T00:05:00.000-07:00

Ingredients :

1 Cup Vermicelli (broken )
2 Cups milk
1 Cup sugar
2 tbsp ghee
1 tbsp raisins, cashews .
A pinch of Elachi powder.

Method :

* In a kadai heat 1 cup of milk and add the vermicelli
* Let it cook
* Add the remaining milk little my little and cook till done
* Add the sugar and stir well
* Remove from heat
* Heat a kadai and heat the ghee
* Roast the nuts , elachi powder and add it to the kheer
* Serve hot or Chill !!

Potato-Onion Curry

2009-03-09T23:54:00.000-07:00

Ingredients :

2 Large potatoes

1 Medium onion

1 Medium tomato

2 Garlic pieces

Small ginger piece ( all chopped finely )

1 tbsp red chilly powder

Salt as per taste

For seasoning :

1 tbsp oil

1 tbsp mustard seeds

1 tbsp chana dal

Method:

* Boil the potatoes and peel the skin

* Mash them and keep it aside

* Heat oil in a kadai and prepare the seasoning

* Fry the onion with salt till they turn brown

* Add the tomatoes , ginger , garlic and chilly powder

* Cook till they are done

* Now add the potatoes add stir well

* Add some more oil and cook till nice aroma arise

* REmove from heat and garnish as you wish

* Serve hot with rice or even chapathis !!

Soya Chunks pulav

2009-03-09T23:34:00.001-07:00

Ingredients :

1 Cup Basmati rice
1/2 Cup soya Chunks
1/2 Cup chopped veges
1 medium onion ( Chopped )
1 Medium tomato ( Chopped )
1 Green chilly (chopped finely )
Ginger - garlic paste
Salt as per taste
1 tsp Pepper-Jeera powder
Cilantro leaves for garnishing

For seasoning ;

1 tbsp oil
1 tbsp mustard seeds
1 tbsp urad dal / chana dal

Method:

* Cook Basmati rice seperately and keep it aside
* Cook the soya chunks and keep it aside
* Heat oil in a kadai and prepare the seasoning
* Fry the onion with salt till half done
* Add the tomatoes , chilly , ginger-garlic paste and fry till cooked
* Add the veges and cook by covering the kadai ( without adding water )
* Finally add the soya and stir gently
* Add the rice and stir gently
* Finally add the pepper-jeera powder as desired
* Garnish with coriander leaves
* Serve hot with your favourite side dish
* This is a very healthy and tasty rice which attracts even children !!

Banana Dosa

2009-03-09T23:27:00.001-07:00

Ingredients :

2 Riped bananas
1 Cup maida flour
1/4 cup rice flour
1/2 cup sugar (or as per taste )
A pinch of baking soda
Little vanilla essence / a pinch of Elachi powder
Milk as required
Oil/ghee to make dosas

Method :

* Mix all the dry ingredients
* Peel and Mash well the bananas
* Add to the mixture and add the milk
* Make the batter into a medium thick batter consistency
* Heat a dosa griddle and grease it with oil or ghee
* Pour the dosa batter from outer to inner circle
* Pour ghee / oil over its sides
* cook till both sides turn light brown
* Remove from heat and serve hot !!

Spicy Chana Dal Gravy

2009-03-09T23:20:00.000-07:00

This is one of my favourite recipe , which i learnt from my friend hema . Thanks for the wonderful recipe hema !!

Ingredients :

1 cup Channa dal(half cooked)
1 large onion,
1 medium-sized tomato
1-2 green chillies, ( all finely chopped )
1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
2 tbsp light cooking oil
fresh coriander leaves- chopped for garnishing
water
salt as per taste

For Paste 1 :

6 tbsp coriander seeds
1 tsp cumin seeds
1 tbsp pepper corns
2 tbsp Rice
Whole red chillies- 8 to 9
Whole garam masalas
1 tbsp Mustard
1 tbsp channa dal
1 tbsp roasted gram

For paste 2 :

1/4 cup coconut
2 tbsp poppy seeds
1 tsp fennel seeds

Method :

* Roast all the Ingredients for the paste in a little oil.Allow them to cool and make a paste.
* Grind all ingrediants Which is given in paste 2 and keep aside
* Heat oil in a cooker and fry the chopped onions and green chillies till golden brown
* Add turmeric powder and ginger-garlic poaste and fry for 2 mins.
* Add chopped tomatoes and fry till the oil leaves the sides.
* Add the Ground paste 1 and fry till the paste turns slightly brown.
* Now Add Half cooked channa dal and fry for sometime.
* Add salt and water and mix well.
* Pressure cook for 15-20 minutes till dals are soft and done.
* open the cooker and add coconut paste 2 and let it come to a boil.
* GARNISH with fresh coriander leaves, and serve warm with paratha or chapathis

Bread Upma

2009-03-09T23:09:00.001-07:00

Ingredients :

10 slices of bread

1 medium onion

1 medium tomato ( both chopped )

1 cup chopped veges -carrots , peas, beans , cauliflower , broccolli , cabbage , capsicum .

2-3 green chilly , slit lengthwise

Ginger , chopped finely

Salt as per taste

Chopped cilantro leaves for garnishing

For seasoning :

1 tbsp oil

1 tbsp mustard seeds

1 tbsp urad dal

Method :

* Roast all the slices of bread and cut them into small small squares

* Heat oil in a kadai and prepare the seasoning

* fry onion with salt

* Add the tomato , ginger , chilly and cook till done

* Add the veges , stir for a min and cook till they are soft by covering ( not adding water )

* When done add the bread pieces and stir gently

* Finally garnish with cilantro leaves and serve hot !!

* This serves as a nice and healty breakfast / snack !!

Cucumber kootu

2009-03-09T23:01:00.001-07:00

Ingredients :

1 large cucumber
1 medium onion
1 medium tomato
Handful of chana dal ( kadala paruppu )
Salt as per taste
Cilantro leaves for garnishing
Water for cooking

For grinding :

1 tbsp coriander seeds
2 red chillies
1 tbsp jeera
4-5 fenugreek seeds
1 tbsp urad dal
1 tbsp chana dal

For seasoning :

1 tbsp oil
1 tbsp mustard seeds
1 tbsp urad dal

Method :

* Peel the skin and cut the cucumber into medium chunks
* Soak the chana dal for 10 mins
* Heat a kadai and prepare the seasoning
* Chop the onion and tomato into small pieces
* Add the onion , salt and fry till brown
* Add the tomato and cook till done
* Add the cucumber and water to cook and the dal
* Cover and let it cook till dal and vege is done
* Meanwhile roast and grind the items for grinding
* When the vege is cooked , add the grinded powder and let it boil
* After 2-3 mins add the cilantro leaves and remove from heat
* Serve hot with Rice !!

Spring onion curry

2009-03-09T22:53:00.000-07:00

Ingredients :

4-5 Bunches of spring onions
2-3 tbsp besan flour
1 tbsp chilly powder
Salt as per taste

For seasoning :

1 tbsp oil
1 tbsp mustard seeds
1 tbsp urad dal

Method :

* Cut the spring onions into small pieces
* HEat oil in a kadai and prepare the seasoning
* Add the onions and cook only for 5 minutes
* Add the salt and chilly powder too
* Add the besan flour and cook for 2-3 mins by stirring gently
* Remove from heat and serve with rice !!

Vatha kozhambhu

2009-02-23T13:11:00.000-08:00

INGREDIENTS :

Lemon size tamarind soaked in warm water
Finely chopped vege ( lady's finger / Shallots / sundakkai / Manathakkali etc )
1 tsp fenugreek seeds
1 tsp turmeric powder
2 tbsp sambar powder
Salt as required

For seasoning :
2 tbsp gingelly oil
1 tbsp mustard seeds
1 tbsp urad dal

METHOD :

* Extract the tamarind pulp and keep it aside
* HEat oil in a kadai and prepare the seasoning
* Fry the fenugreek seeds
* Cook the vege with salt
* Add the tamarind pulp and add the turmeric powder and sambar powder
* Let it boil till the amount reduces to 1/3.
* Remove from heat and can use it for 1 week by storing and refrigerator.

Vendhaya Kozhambhu

2009-02-23T12:47:00.000-08:00

INGREDIENTS :

1 Tbsp Fenugreek seeds
1 Small onion
Lemon size of tamaring soaked in hot water
Salt as required
2 tbsp sambar powder
2 tbsp gingelly oil

For seasoning :
1 tbsp mustard seeds
1 tbsp urad dal

METHOD :

* Heat oil in a kadai and splutter the mustard seeds and fry the urad dal
* Fry the fenugreek seeds
* Add the onions and salt and cook till they turn brown
* Extract the tamarind pulp and add it in the kadai
* Add the turmeric powder and sambar powder
* Let it boil till the amount reduces into 1/3
* Remove from heat and serve it with hot rice and papad
* Can store this in a refrigerator for a week !!

Spinach Parantha

2009-02-23T12:41:00.000-08:00

INGREDIENTS :
1 Cup Wheat flour
2 tbsp oil
1 tbsp salt
1 tsp saunf
1 tsp turmeric powder
1/2 tsp chilli powder
Warm water as required

For grinding :
1 Cup chopped spinach leaves
1 Garlic
1 Green chilly

METHOD :

* Heat a kadai and cook the spinach leaves for a minute
* Grind the second set of ingredients with little or no water
* In a vessel put all the dry ingredients and the grinded mixture
* Make the chapathi flour by adding the warm water little by little
* Keep it in the fridge for atleast 30 minutes
* Make soft paranthas and serve with your favourite side dish !!

Chow-Chow - Dry Beans ( mochai kottai ) Curry

2009-02-07T12:00:00.001-08:00

INGREDIENTS :

1 Medium chow - chow
1/4 cup Dry Beans ( mochai kottai )
1 Green Chilly
Small piece Ginger
Asafoetida

FOR SEASONING :

1 tbsp oil
1 tsp Mustard seeds
1 tsp Urad dal

METHOD :

* Peel and Cut the Chow-chow into very small pieces
* Slit the Green chily and finely cut the ginger pieces
* Heat oil in a kadai and prepare the seasoning
* Put the chow-chow , dry beans , chilly and ginger into the kadai
* Add the salt
* Cover with a lid and stir in between till the vegetables are soft .
* Finally add the asafoetida and remove fron heat .

CHOCOLATE SHRIKHAND

2008-12-06T09:44:00.000-08:00

INGREDIENTS :

1 cup yogurt
Sugar ( 3/4 cup , use as desired )
2 strands of saffron ( mixed in 2 tbsp of milk )
4-5 Chocolates melted
A pinch of elachi powder / vanilla essence

METHOD :

* Hung the yogurt in a cotton cloth over night ( in the refrigerator ) with a vessel beneath
* Next day mix the yogurt and sugar well
* Mix in the essence
* Pour in the melted chocolate so as to give a marble effect
* put in the saffron strands
* Let it be in the fridge for half an hour
* Serve chill !!

CABBAGE PAKORA

2008-12-06T03:20:00.000-08:00

INGREDIENTS :

1 Cup shredded cabbage
1 large grated carrots
salt as per taste
1 Green chilly , ginger (chopped finely )
4 tbsp besan flour
1 tbsp rice flour
A pinch of asafoetida
Oil for frying

METHOD :

* In a bowl put the cabbage and salt and let it marinate for 5 minutes
*Now squeeze out the water as much as possible from the cabbage
* Mix in the Other ingredients and make small balls out of it
* Heat oil for frying in a kadai
* Fry the ballls 4-5 at a time
* Remove from heat when they turn brown
* Drain remaining oil
* Serve hot with green chutney !!

GODUMAI DOSAI - WHEAT FLOUR DOSAI

2008-12-05T20:26:00.000-08:00

INGREDIENTS :

1 cup wheat flour
1/4 cup rice flour
2 tbsp rava / sooji
1 tsp cumin seeds,
1 green chilli , ginger ( finely chopped )
1 tsp peppercorns
Salt as per required
Water to prepare batter
Oil for preparing dosas

METHOD :

* Mix all the ingredients with required amount of water
* Heat a dosa tava and grease it with oil
* Pou the batter from outer to inner circle
* Pour 1 tsp oil over its sides
* When both sides are done remove from heat
* Serve hot with your favourite chutney or sambar !!!

POM-VEG PULAV / FRIED RICE

2008-12-05T20:17:00.000-08:00

INGREDIENTS :

1 Cup Basmati rice
1 medium pomegranate ( take out the seeds )
1 cup chopped mixed vegetables ( carrots , beans , peas, cauliflower,capsicum )
1 medium onion ( finely chopped )
1 Garlic pod ( chopped finely )
1 Green chilli ( slitted )
2 tbsp Pepper - cumin seeds
Salt as per taste

FOR SEASONING :

1 tbsp oil
1 tsp mustard seeds , urad dal

METHOD :

* Cook the rice seperately and keep it aside
* Heat a kadai and prepare the seasoning
* Fry the onions , garlic , chilly with salt
* Add all the other veges and cook till cone
* Finally add the pom seeds and remove from heat
* Mix it with the rice and season with the pepper powder
* Garnish with coriander leaves
* Serve hot with your favourite side dish !!

VENDAKKAI MANDI

2008-12-05T20:11:00.000-08:00

INGREDIENTS :

10-15 okra ( chopped in medium thickness )
1 Medium onion
10 Garlic cloves
Tamarind pulp lemon size
Salt as per taste
2 green chillies
2 tbsp rice flour mixed in water
oil for frying

FOR SEASONING :

1 tbsp oil
1 tsp mustard seeds , urad dal
1 tsp fennel , fenugreek seeds

METHOD :

* Soak tamarind in warm water for 10 mins and extract the pulp
* Meanwhile shallow fry the okra till crisp
* Heat oil in a kadai and prepare the seasoning
* Chop the onion and garlic finely
* Slit the chilly lengthwise
* Fry the onion with required salt
* Add the garlic and chilly and fry till raw smell is gone
* Add the okra and the tamarind extract
* let it boil till teh raw smell of tamarind is gone
* Add the rice flour mixture and let it boil
* When the mixture thickens remove from heat
* Garnish as desired
* Serve with Hot rice !!!

CURD CAKE

2008-12-05T20:04:00.000-08:00

INGREDIENTS :

FOR CAKE :

1 cup All purpose flour
1/2 cup curd
1/2 cup sugar
Little less than 1/2 cup oil
1 tbsp baking powder
1 tbsp cocoa powder
1 tbsp instant coffee powder
1 tbsp vanilla essence
2 tbsp milk
Handful of chopped cashews (For decoration )

FOR ICING :

2 tbsp cocoa powder
2 tbsp icing sugar
2-3 drops vanilla essence

METHOD :

* Mix the curd , sugar and oil so that there are no lumps.
* Sieve in the flour , baking powder, cocoa powder, coffee powder and mix in one direction
* Add in the vanilla essence and milk
* Grease a microwaveable dish and pour in the batter
* MW for 7-8 minutes
* Let it cool for 5 minutes and remove from the vessel
* Prepare the icing and pour over the cake
* Decorate with the nuts
* Serve warm or let it be in the fridge for half an hour
* Serve the delicious curd cake chill !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

MASALA VADAI

2008-12-05T19:43:00.000-08:00

INGREDIENTS :

FOR GRINDING :

1/2 cup channa dal
1/2 cup toor dal
2 red chillies

FOR MIXING :

1 Medium onion (finely chopped )
1 tsp fennel seeds
Salt as per taste
Oil for frying

METHOD :

* Soak the dals for 1 hr in warm water
* Grind them with chillies with little or no water
* Transfer in to a bowl and mix all the other ingredients
* Heat oil in a kadai
* Take a small ball of the batter and pat it into a thick circular disc
* Put it in the oil , fry 4-5 discs at a time
* Remove from heat and drain the excess oil
* Serve hot with coconut/green chutney !!

VADAKARI

2008-12-05T19:31:00.000-08:00

INGREDIENTS :

FOR VADAI :

FOR GRINDING :

1/2 cup toor dal
1/2 cup channa dal
2 Red chillies
Salt as per taste

A pinch of asafoetida
1 Medium onion ( finely chopped )
1 tsp fennel seeds
Oil for frying

FOR KARI:

FOR GRINDING :
1 Medium onion
1 Medium tomato
1 tsp fennel seeds
1 tsp poppy seeds
2 cloves
1 garlic
1 Elachi
1/2 tsp cinnamon
2 Red chillies ( or 2 green chillies as per wish )

FOR SEASONING :

1 Tbsp oil
1 tsp mustard seeds , urad dal
1 tsp fenugreeek seeds

1 Medium onion
1 Medium tomato ( both finely chopped )
1 tsp turmeric powder
1 tsp garam masala'
1 tsp coriander seeds
1 tsp red chilli powder
Salt as per taste

METHOD :

VADAI :

* Prepare the VADAI as per in the given link
* Let them cool and make them into small pieces my hand
* Keep them aside

KARI :

* Heat oil in a kadai and prepare the seasoning
* Fry the onions with salt till transparent
* Add the tomatoes , the grinded mixture and the masalas
* Cook till the raw smell is gone
* Add the vadai pieces
* Add little water if needed and let it cook
* When all the water is absobed and the vadai is flavoured with the all masalas
Remove from heat
* Garnish with curry leaves and serve hot with rice / dosai / idli !!

EGGPLANT - PEANUT CURRY

2008-12-05T09:07:00.000-08:00

INGREDIETS :

6-8 small eggplants
Handful of raw peanuts
1 medium onion
2 tbsp tomato sauce
1 tsp turmeric powder
1 tsp coriander powder
1 tsp garam masala
1 tbsp red chilli powder
Salt as per taste

FOR SEASONING :

1 tbsp oil
1 tsp mustard seeds , urad dal

METHOD :

* Cut the eggplants lengthwise and put them in a bowl of water to avoid blackening
* Slit the onion thinily lengthwise
* Soak the peanuts in hot water for 20 minutes
* Heat oil in a kadai and prepare the seaoning
* Fry the onions with salt till transparent
* Add the tomato sauce and all the masalas and cook till raw smell is gone
* Add the soaked peanuts and some water and let it cook
* Meanwhile roast the brinjals till crisp
* When the peanuts are cooked add the brinjals and stir gently
* Let it cook for a minute
* Remove from heat and garnish with curry leaves
* Serve with hot rice !!

POTATO FRY

2008-12-03T19:32:00.000-08:00

INGREDIENTS :

2 Large potatoes
Salt as per taste
1 tsp sambar powder
3 tbsp oil
1 tsp mustard seeds , channa dal

METHOD :

* Cut the potatoes into very small cubes ( or slit thinly lengthwise )
* Heat 1 tsp oil in a kadai and prepare the seasoning
* Add the potatoes , salt , sambar powder and fry
* Fry till the potatoes turn crispy by adding the remaining oil in medium flame
* Remove from heat and put some asafoetida powder over it if desired
* Serve as a snack or as a side dish !!

SPINACH - TOMATO BATH

2008-12-03T19:16:00.000-08:00

INGREDIENTS :

1 cup Rice
1 Bunch spinach leaves
2 large tomatoes
1 medium onion
Small piece ginger
1 clove garlic ( All chopped finely )
1 Green chilly ( slit lengthwise )
Salt as per taste
1 tsp turmeric powder
1 tsp red chilly powder
1 tsp garam masala
1 tsp coriander powder
1 tbsp oil
1 tsp mustard seeds
1 tsp urad dal

METHOD :

* Cook the rice seperately and keep it aside
* Heat oil in a kadai and prepare the seasoning
* Fry the onions with salt
* Add the tomato pieces and all the masalas and cook till done
* Now add the spinach leaves and add littel water
* Let it cook till the leaves are cooked
* Remove from heat and mix it with the rice
* Serve hot with your favourite raita / curry !!

ORANGE LASSI

2008-12-03T19:14:00.000-08:00

INGREDIENTS :
2 Oranges
1/2 cup curd
Salt a pinch
3 tbsp sugar
1 tsp cinnamon powder

METHOD :
* Peal and take the flesh seperately
* Blend all the above ingredients together
* Serve chill !!

PARUPPU - URUNDAI KOZHAMBU

2008-12-02T19:20:00.000-08:00

INGREDIENTS :

FOR URUNDAI :

1/2 cup channa dal

1/2 cup toor dal

2 Red chillies

Salt for taste

Asafoetida

Curry leaves ( optional )

1 tsp cumin seeds or fennel seeds

FOR KOZHAMBU :

Tamarind ( lemon size )

1 tsp turmeric powder

1 tsp sambar powder

Salt as per taste

1 cup toor dal cooked ( optional )

FOR GRINDING FOR KOZHAMBU :

1 tbsp channa dal

1 tbsp toor dal

1 tbsp urad dal

1 tsp coriander seeds

1 tsp fenugreed seeds

2-3 red chillies

2 tbsp grated coconut

METHOD :

* Soak the dals for 2 hours

* Soak tamarind in warm water for 10 minutes

* Drain the water and grind with other ingredients

* Use very little or no water to grind

* Transfer the ingredients into a bowl make small balls out of it

* Steam them in the idli plates for 10 mintues ( or until done)

* Remove from heat and keep it aside .

* Meanwhile extract the tamarind pulp

* In a kadai add the pulp , salt, turmeric powder , sambar powder and let it boil

* Meanwhile dry roast ingredients to grind ( dont burn ) except coconut

* Add the coconut finally fry till light brown

* When the tamarind pulp is done , add in the toor dal and the grinded mixture

* Add the balls one by one in the mixture

* Let it boil for 5 minutes

* Remove from heat and garnish with curry leaves

* Serve hot with rice !!

CHOCOLATE- OATS BAR

2008-12-02T19:11:00.000-08:00

INGREDIENTS :

1 cup quick oats ( powdered )

1/2 cup powdered sugar

2-3 small chocolates melted or 2-3 tbsp hersheleys chocolate syrup

1 tsp vanilla essence

Handful of powdered nuts

2-3 tbsp flour

METHOD :

* Melt the sugar with little water in the microwave

* Cook it for around 4 minutes

* Stir in the remaining ingredients and cook it again in the microwave for another 2 minutes

* Stir again and still cook for another 2 minutes

* Grease a plate with butter and transfer tht ingredients

* Cut into small squrares !!!

* This is yummy snack for chocolate lovers !!!

MY FIRST BLOGGER AWARD

2008-12-02T18:48:00.000-08:00

This is my first Blogger award , sudeshana passed on this to me . Thank you very much sudeshana !!! I am passing on this award to my friends Kavitha , ambi , ramya .

150th post - KATHIRIKKAI RASAVANGI

2008-11-30T17:09:00.000-08:00

This is a recipe i learnt from my MIL . I love eggplants , but my mom used to do curry and sambar with eggplants. This was new to me . This is a tasty recipe . It goes well as a substitute for sambar or as a side dish with rasam . My dh loves this as a side dish with rasam .

INGREDIENTS :

2 Large eggplants

Tamarind ( lemon size )

1 tsp turmeric powder

Salt as per taste

FOR GRINDING :

1 tsp coriander seeds

1 tbso urad dal

1 tbsp channa dal

1 tbsp cumin seeds

Some fenugreek seeds

2-3 red chillies

METHOD :

* Cut the eggplants into small cubes and put them in water to avoid blackening

* Soak tamarind in warm water for 10 minutes and extract the pulp

* Place the pulp, salt , eggplants , salt in a kadai and let them boil

* Cook till eggplants are soft

* Meanwhile dry roast the other ingredients

* Let them cool and powder them coarsely

* Add them to the eggplant mixture

* Let it boil for a minute

* Finally add some asafoetida powder and remove from heat

* Garnish with curry / coriander leaves

* Serve with hot rice and rasam .

BITTER GOURD FRITTERS

2008-11-30T16:56:00.000-08:00

INGREDIENTS :

2-3 Bitter gourd

4-5 tbsp rice flour

1 tsp turmeric powder

Salt as per required

1 tbsp red chily powder

1 tsp coriander powder

A pinch of asafoetida

Oil for frying

METHOD :

* Slice the bitter gourd into thin circular discs

* Mix in salt and let it marinate

* Remove the water from it and all the other spices and let it stand til the oil is heated

* HEat oil for frying in a kadai

* Fry the pieces in the oil till brown

* REmove from heat and drain the excess oil

* Serve with Keerai kootu , will be an awesome combination !!

* Can also have it as evening snack !!

KEERAI KOOTU

2008-11-30T16:43:00.000-08:00

INGREDIENTS :

1 Bunch spinach chopped finely

1/2 cup moong dal

1/4 cup toordal

Salt as per taste

1 tsp turmeric powder

FOR GINDING :

2 Tbsp grated coconut

1 tsp cumin seeds

4-5 pepper corns

2 Red chillies

FOR SEASONING :

1 tbsp oil

1 tsp mustard seeds , urad dal

A pinch of asafoetida

METHOD :

* In a kadai boil the dals, spinach with salt and turmeric powder till very soft

* Stir in between

* Grind the coconut, etc with little water

* Add it to the spinach mix , let it boil

* Remove from heat and transfer to serving bowl

* In a kadai heat the oil and prepare the seasoning

* Pour it over the spinach mix

* Serve with hot rice !!

MILAGU RASAM

2008-11-29T14:11:00.000-08:00

INGREDIENTS :

1 large tomato
1 cup water
Salt as per taste
1 tsp turmeric powder
2 tbsp pepper - cumin seeds powder
2 garlic ( crush it along with the pepper and cumin seeds )

METHOD :

* Mas tomato in water
* Add the salt and turmeric powder and let it cook till tomatoes are soft
* Add the pepper - cumin- garlic powder
* Let it boil
* Remove from heat and add some coriander leaves and asafoetida
* Serve hot with rice !!

NOTE :
This rasam is very good for cold/fever !!

MYSORE RASAM

2008-11-29T14:04:00.000-08:00

INGREDIENTS :

1 medium tomato
Lemon size tamarind
Water 1 cup
Salt as per taste
1 tsp turmeric powder
1tsp rasam powder
1 Cup toor dal

FOR GRINDING :

1 tbsp channa dal
1 tbsp urad dal
1 tbsp toor dal
1/2 tsp coriander seeds
1 tsp cumin seeds
2-3 red chillies
1/4 tsp fenugreek seeds

FOR SEASONING :

1 tbsp oil
1 tbsp mustard seeds, urad dal
Asafoetida

METHOD :

* Pressure cook the toor dal till soft and keep it aside
* Soak the tamarind in some water and extract tht pulp
* Mash the tomato in the tamarind water and add the remainig water
* Add the salt, turmeric powder, rasam powder and let it boil
* Let this cook till tomato is soft
* Dry roast the other ingredients , let it cool and grind with little water
* Put it in the rasam and add the dal
* Let it cook for a minute
* Remove from heat, add some coriander leaves
* Heat a kadai and prepare the seasoning
* Add some asafoetida powder and pour it in the rasam
* Serve with hot rice and pappad !!

OKRA DOSAI

2008-11-29T13:58:00.000-08:00

INGREDIENTS :

FOR SOAKING :

1 cup raw / idli rice
2 tbsp urad dal
1 tsp fenugreek seeds

FOR GRINDING :

8-10 Ladys finger
Salt 1 tbsp
1 Green chilly
Small piece ginger

FOR MIXING

1 tbsp cumin seeds
1 medium onion ( chopped finely )
Coriander leaves

METHOD :

* Soak the ingredients for 3 hrs
* Grind the rice ingredients with the grinding ingredients till soft
* Let it ferment for another 3 hours
* Add the mixing items just before preparing dosai
* Heat dosa tava and grease with oil
* Pour some batter in the center of the tava and spread it thinly in a circular form
* Pour in some oil over its edges
* This dosa will take some time to cook
* When done remove from heat and serve with chutney and sambar !!

GREEN CAPSICUM CHUTNEY

2008-11-29T13:54:00.000-08:00

INGREDIENTS :

1 green capsicum
1 Green chilly
Berry size tamarind
Salt as per taste
A pinch of asafoetida
1 tbsp oil
1 tbsp mustard seeds , urad dal

FOR DRY ROASTING :

1 tbsp coconut - grated
1 tbsp channa dal
1 tbsp urad dal
1 tsp coriander seeds
1 tsp cumin seeds

METHOD :

* Chop the capsicum into small pieces and fry till soft and let it cool
* Dry roast the other ingredients and let it cool
* Blend all the ingredients with little water and make a soft chutney
* Heat oil in a kadai and prepare the seasoning
* Transfer the chutney in a serving bowl and pour in the seasoning
* Serve with Idli / Dosai !!

BEANS COCONUT CURRY

2008-11-29T13:51:00.000-08:00

INGREDIENTS :

1 cup grean beans chopped finely
2 tbsp grated coconut
1 Green chilly
Salt as per taste
1 tbsp oil
1 tbsp mustard seeds , channa dal
Water to cook

METHOD :

* Heat a kadai and prepare the seasoning
* Put in the veges and fry for a minute and add salt
* Add the water till the beans is covered
* Cook till soft
* Grind the coconut and chilly without any water
* Put in the coconut- chilly mixture in the beans and stir for a minute gently
* Remove from heat and Put a pinch of asafoetida
* Serve with Hot rice and sambar !!

OATS DOSAI

2008-11-27T23:55:00.000-08:00

INGREDIENTS :

1 cup oats
2 cups thick buttermilk
1/4 cup besan flour
1/4 cup rava
1/4 cup rice flour
Salt as per taste
1 medium onion ,1 large carrot grated , 1 green chilly , ginger , coriander leaves ( finely chopped )
1 tbsp oil
1 tbsp mustard seeds and urad dal

METHOD :

* Powder the oats into fine powder
* Mix all the flour in a bowl
* Mix in the buttermilk into thick consistency
* Add salt to it and let it soak for 30 minutes
* Add the chopped veges
* Heat oil in a kadai and prepare the seasoning
* Pour into the batter and mix well
* Heat a dosa tava and grease with oil
* Pour in some batter in the middle of the tava and spread it into a thin circular disc
* pour in some oil over its edges
* Turn it when the edges lifts by itself
* When both sides are cooked remove from heat
* Serve hot with your favourite chutney and sambar !!

MANGAI PACHADI

2008-11-27T23:48:00.000-08:00

INGREDIENTS :

1 mango
1/2 cup powdered jaggery
A pinch of salt

FOR SEASONING :

1 tbsp ghee
1 tsp mustard seeds
1 tsp dried neem flower ( optional )

METHOD :

* Peel the skin of the mango and cut into small cubes
* Heat a kadai and cook the pieces with little water
* When it is cooked , remove from heat and let it cook
* Then blend them into coarse paste
* Meanwhile heat a kadai and put the jaggery and 1 tbsp of water to it
* Let the jaggery dissolve well
* Add the grinded mango paste and stir well
* Let the mixture turn colour
* Remove from heat and transfer it in the serving bowl
* Heat the ghee in the same kadai and splutter the mustard seeds
* If chosen fry the neem flower and add the tadka to the manga pachadi
* Serve warm !!

OKRA RICE

2008-11-27T12:32:00.000-08:00

INGREDIENTS :

1 cup rice
10-15 okra ( cut thinly in circular manner )
1 medium onion
1 tsp turmeric powder
1 tsp chilli powder
1 tsp garam masala
Salt as per taste
1 tbsp oil

FOR SEASONING :

1 tbsp oil
1 tsp mustard seeds , channa dal

METHOD :

* Cook the rice and keep it seperately
* Slice the onions thinly
* Heat oil in a kadai and prepare the seasoning
* Fry the onions with salt
* Add the okra and the masalas
* Fry by adding the remaining oil till okra is cooked
* When done remove from heat and mix with the rice
* Serve hot with the your favourite side dish !!

LEMON RASAM

2008-11-27T12:21:00.000-08:00

INGREDIENTS :

4-5 tbsp cooked toor dal
Water 1/2 half
1 tsp turmeric powder
1 tsp rasam powder
salt as per taste
1 tbsp lemon juice
Coriander leaves for garnishing

FOR SEASONING :

1 tbsp oil
1 tsp mustard seeds, urad dal
A pinch of asafoetida

METHOD :

* Mix the dal , water , turmeric powder , salt in a kadai
* Let it boil for some 4-5 minutes
* Now add the rasam powder and let it boil for a minute
* Now add the lemon juice and remove from heat
* Heat oil in a kadai and prepare the seasoning
* Add the seasoning and the coriander leaves
* Serve with hot rice and pappad !!

CARROT JUICE

2008-11-27T12:19:00.000-08:00

INGREDIENTS :

10-15 Baby carrots
Water 1/4 cup
Milk 1/4 cup
Sugar as desired

METHOD :

Blend all the ingredients together till smooth and serve chill !!!
You can omit milk if you dont like milk taste in the juice !!

CHOCOLATE MILK- SHAKE

2008-11-27T12:18:00.001-08:00

INGREDIENTS :

1 cup milk
1/2 cup chocolate ice cream
3-4 tbsp hershelys chocolate syrup
Sugar as desired

METHOD :
Pour in all the ingredients into a blender , blend till smooth and serve chill !!

BANANA MILK SHAKE

2008-11-27T12:16:00.000-08:00

INGREDIENTS :

2 large banana
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup Vanilla icecream
Sugar as desired

METHOD :

* Peel the bananas and Blend all the ingredients to gether till smooth
* Pour in the serving cup and serve chill !!

BROCOLLI-CARROT KOOTU

2008-11-27T12:10:00.001-08:00

INGREDIENTS :

1 cup brocolli florets
1 cup thinly sliced carrots ( in cirucular / lenghtwise )
1/2 cup yellow moong dal
1/4 cup toor dal
1 tsp turmeric powder
Salt as per taste

FOR GRINDING:

2 tbsp grated coconut
1 tsp cumin seeds
4-5 pepper corns
2 Red chillies

FOR SEASONING :

1 tbsp oil
1 tsp mustard seeds , urad dal
A pinch of asafoetida

METHOD :

* Boil the dals in a pan / pressure cook till soft , with half of salt and turmeric powder
* Boil the veges seperately in a pan till carrots are soft with remaining salt
* Heat oil in a kadai and prepare the seasoning
* Pour in the dal and veges in the kadai and let it boil
* Grind the ingredients for grinding with very little water
* Pour the grinded mixture in the dal-vege mix
* Let it boil
* Add the asafoetida and garnish with curry leaves
* Remove from heat and serve with hot rice !!

KASHMIRI DUM ALOO

2008-11-26T06:36:00.001-08:00

INGREDIENTS :

3-4 Medium potatoes or 8-10 small potatoes

1 Cup curd

2-3 Kashmiri red chillies ( roasted and powdered )

1 tsp turmeric powder

1 tsp coriander powder

2 tbsp of besan flour mixed with water

Salt as per taste

Oil for frying

FOR SEASONING :

1 tbsp oil

1 tbsp mustard seeds , urad dal

1 tsp fennel seeds

2 clove

1 bay leaf

Little poppy seeds

METHOD :

* Boil potatoes till half done

* Let it cool , peel the skin and cut into small cubes

* Heat oil in a kadai and roast the potato pieces till they turn brown

* When done remove them from heat , drain excess oil and keep them aside

* Take the curd in a bowl , whisk till smooth

* Add 1 cup of water , salt , masalas, and besan mixture to it

* Mix well

* Heat oil in a kadai and prepare the seasoning

* Pour in the curd imxture to it

* Let it come to boil

* Then add the potatoes and cover with a lid

* Let it cook for 10-15 minutes till the gravy thickens

* Remove from heat and garnish with coriander leaves

* If wished add some asafoetida powder to it

* Serve with hot rice / rotis !!

SPINACH DOSAI

2008-11-25T19:06:00.000-08:00

INGREDIENTS :

1 cup besan flour
1 cup wheat flour
1/2 cup rice flour
1 cup chopped spinach leaves
1 Green chilly finely chopped
Small piece ginger finely chopped
1 tsp cumin seeds
1 tbsp salt
A pinch of asafoetida
Water to mix

METHOD :

Mix all the above ingredients to make a dosai batter of thin consistency , and make dosas same as of rava dosai . Serve hot with your favourite chutney and sambar !!

CARROT CHUTNEY

2008-11-25T19:02:00.000-08:00

INGREDIENTS :

1 large carrot
1 small tomato
2 Red chilies
1 tbsp cumin seeds
1 tsp turmeric powder
1 tbsp channa dal
1 tsp coriander powder
Salt as per taste
1 tbsp oil

METHOD :

* Grate the carrrot and cut the tomato into pieces
* Heat half of the oil in a kadai and roast the cumin seeds , dal , chillies , jeeragam
* Take and place it in a plate
* HEat the remaining oil and fry the carrots and tomato till soft
* Add the powders and salt and fry for a minute
* Remove from heat and spread on the plate
* When cooled , blend it till soft
* Transfer it into a serving bowl and serve with idli / dosa / upma !!

PEAS ROTI

2008-11-25T18:49:00.000-08:00

INGREDIENTS :

FOR DOUGH :
1 cup wheat flour
salt 1 tsp
Water as required
1 tbsp oil

FOR STUFFING:
1 cup peas ( fresh or dried )
Salt 1 tsp

METHOD :

* If dried peas, soak it overnight , and boil it with salt until soft and mushy
* Mash it and keep aside
* Take the wheat flour in a bowl , add salt and oil
* Mix well
* Add water and make a soft dough
* Add in the mashed peas and mix well to make the perfect dough
* Keep it in the fridge for 30 minutes
* Take it out , thaw it and make every soft chapathis
* Serve hot with your favourite side dish !!

PALAKKAD STYLE VATHAKOZHAMBU

2008-11-25T17:56:00.000-08:00

INGREDIENTS :

Tamarind 1 lemon size
1 cup toor dal
2 tbsp manathakkali seeds
Salt as per taste
1 tsp turmeric powder
2 tbsp sambar powder
1 tbsp gingelly oil
A pinch of asafoetida

METHOD :

* Pressure cook toor dal till soft and mash it and keep it aside
* Soak tamarind in water for 10 mins and extract the pulp
* Heat oil in a kadai and roast the manathakkali seeds .
* Add the sambar , turmeric power , salt and let it boil
* Let boil till it becomes 1/3 of the original quantity
* Now add the mashed dal
* Let it come to boil
* Remove from heat and serve with rice and Papad / paruppu thogayal !!

COCONUT RICE

2008-11-25T17:53:00.000-08:00

INGREDIENTS :

1 cup raw rice
1/4 cup grated coconut
2 tbsp peanuts
2 red chillies
1 tbsp oil
1 tbsp mustard seeds , channa dal
A pinch asafoetida
Salt as per taste

METHOD :

* Cook rice seperately and keep it aside spreaded on a vessel
* Heat oil in a kadai and prepare the seasoning
* Roast the peanuts till brown
* Then add the red chilllies
* Fry till done and finally add the grated coconut
* Fry for a minute
* Remove from heat and mix it with the rice
* Add the asafoetida and salt
* Mix gently
* Serve hot with papad/ thogayal !!

SPICY POTATO CURRY

2008-11-25T17:40:00.000-08:00

I love this version of potato curry like anything, it is little spicy and goes well with any rice !!!

INGREDIENTS :

3 medium potatoes
Salt as required
Red chilly powder as required
1 tsp coriander powder
1 tsp turmeric powder
Water

FOR SEASONING :

1 tbsp oil
1 tsp mustard seeds , channa dal

METHOD :

* Wash the potatoes and chop it into very small cubes
* Heat oil in a kada and prepare the seasoning
* Fry the potato cubes for a minute and add water till it covers the potatoes
* Add all the masalas and let it cook
* Add more water if required
* Stir in between
* When the potatoes are cooked remove from heat
* Garnish as you wish and serve with hot rice !!

RAVA KICHADI

2008-11-25T17:34:00.000-08:00

INGREDIENTS :

1 cup rava
3 cups water
1 cup chopped vegetables ( carrot, beans , potato , cauliflower , capsicum , corn, peas )
1 medium onion
1 medium tomato
2 green chillies
Small piece ginger ( all above finely chopped )
1 tsp turmeric powder
coriander leaves for garnishing

FOR SEASONING :

2 tbsp oil
1 tsp mustard seeds , urad dal

METHOD :

* Dry roast the rava till very nice aroma arises and spread it in a plate
* Heat oil in a kadai and prepare the seasoning
* Add the chillies , ginger, onion , salt and fry till onion is transparent
* Add the tomatoes and turmeric powder and cook till done
* Add the veges and fry for a minute
* Add 2 1/2 cup of water and let it boil well
* Add in the rava little by little
* Stir well by addiing the remaining water
* When the rava is cooked ( all water is abosrbed ) remove from heat
* Garnish with coriander leaves and serve hot with coconut chutney !!!

RAVA KESARI

2008-11-25T17:29:00.000-08:00

This is one of the favourite snack of my brother and husband !! My mom used to do this for my brother in weekends . I dont like sweets much , so she used to give me some bhajji along with this kesari , it will be a great treat for us !!!

INGREDIENTS :

1 Cup rava
2 Cups water
1/2 Cup sugar
1 tsp cardamon powder
A pinch food colour ( optional )
2 tbsp ghee
5-10 cashews and raisins

METHOD :

* Roast rava in 1 tbsp ghee till nice aroma arises
* Remove from heat and spread it on a plate
* Heat the water till it boils
* Add the rava little by little and stir continously ( no lumps should be formed )
* Add the cardamon powder, food colour and sugar
* Stir well
* When it is forming a lump remove from heat
* Heat ghee in the kadai and fry the cashews and raisins till brown
* Pour it on the kesari and serve it !!!!

VELLA DOSAI

2008-11-25T17:25:00.000-08:00

INGREDIENTS :

1 cup wheat flour
1/2 cup powdered jaggery
1 tsp cardamon powder
Water as required

METHOD :

* Mix all the ingredients in a bowl into thick dosa batter consistency
* Heat dosa tava and grease it with oil
* Pour some batter in the center and spread it into a thick circular disc
* Cook it till done
* Remove from heat and serve it hot with some ghee on top !!

BESAN OMELLETTE

2008-11-25T17:21:00.000-08:00

INGREDIENTS :

1 cup besan flour
1/4 cup rice flour
Salt as per taste
Water as required

Cup of chopped veges ( carrot , onion , tomato , cauliflower , potato , cabbage , beans )

METHOD :

* Mix all the ingrdients together to dosa batter consistency

* Add the vegetables
* Heat dosa tava , grease it with oil
* Pour some batter from the edges to the center , thinly
* Pour 1 tbsp of oil over its edges
* Turn it down when the edges lift up
* After a minute remove it from heat and serve with your favourite chutney

CORIANDER CHUTNEY

2008-11-25T08:08:00.000-08:00

This is another favourite chutney of mine . This is a quick , tasty and healthy chutney which igoes well with idlis/ chapathis or even as a side dish for rice .

INGREDIENTS :

1 Bunch coriander leaves
1 Green chilly
1 Garlilc
Small piece ginger
Salt as per taste

FOR SEASONING :

1 tbsp oil
1 tsp mustard seeds , urad dal
A pinch of asafoetida

METHOD :

* Grind all the ingredients to chutney consistency
* Heat oil in a kadai and prepare the seasoning
* Transfer the chutney into a serving bowl
* Pour in the seasoning to the chutney
* Serve with idli , dosai , even rice

Spicy onion chutney

2008-11-25T08:05:00.000-08:00

This chutney can be made within minutes , and it will spicy !! I love this chutney very much but unfortunately my dh doesn't like this so i used to do this chutney for mself whenever i crave for something spicy !!

INGREDIENTS :

1 Large onion
1 Large tomato
2 Red chillies
1 garlic
Salt as per required

METHOD :

Grind all the above ingredients together , transfer it into a bowl and serve with idli / dosai !!!!

CABBAGE KOFTA

2008-11-24T11:14:00.000-08:00

INGREDIENTS :

FOR KOFTA :
1 Cup shredded cabbage
1 large grated carrots
1 tsp salt
4 tbsp besan flour
1 tbsp rice flour
Oil for frying

FOR GRAVY:
1 large tomato
1 large onion
1 clove garlic
3-4 green chillies
1-2 red chilly
Cinnamon
Clove
Bay leaf
Small piece ginger
Handful of coriander leaves
1 tsp coriander seeds
1 tsp fennel seeds

MASALAS :

1 tsp turmeric powder
1 tsp garam masala
1 tsp coriander powder

SEASONING :

1 tbsp oil
1 tsp mustard seeds , urad dal

METHOD :
* In a bowl put the cabbage and salt and let it marinate for 5 minutes
* Meanwhile , Grind all the items for gravy and keep it aside
* Heat oil in a kadai and prepare the seasoning
* Pour in the grinded mixture and add the masalas
* Let it cook till the raw smell is completely gone
* Now squeeze out the water as much as possible from the cabbage
* Mix in the ingredients for kofta and make small balls out of it
* Heat oil for frying in a kadai
* Fry the ballls 4-5 at a time
* Remove from heat when they turn brown
* Drain remaining oil
* Put in the koftas in the gravy 30 minutes before serving
* Garnish with coriander leaves and serve with roti / hot rice

SAAG-ALOO CHANNA

2008-11-21T10:24:00.000-08:00

INGREDIENTS :
1 cup chick peas ( channa )
1 bunch spinach ( finely chopped )
1 medium potato ( boiled , peeled and smashed )
1 onion , tomato ( finely chopped )
Salt as per taste
Ginger- garlic paste
turmeric powder
Garam masala
Red chilly powder (each 1 tsp )
1 tbsp oil
1 tsp mustard seeds , urad dal
1 tsp fennel seeds , fenugreek seeds

METHOD :

* Soak the channa overnight and boil it till soft
* Heat oil in a kadai and prepare the seasoning
* Fry the onions with salt till transparent
* Add the tomatoes and all the masalas and cook till done
* Then add the spinach and little water
* Let it cook
* Now add the cooked channa and mix well
* Let it boil
* Finally add the mashed potatoes and mix well
* If you need a thicked gravy u can mix 1 tsp of rice flour in water and add to the gravy
* Let it boil
* Remove from heat and serve hot with Rotis / Parathas /even rice

CAULIFLOWER RICE

2008-11-21T09:17:00.000-08:00

INGREDIENTS :
1 cup basmati rice
1 cup chopped cauliflower florets
1 Green chily
Ginger garlic paste
1 Onion finely chopped (lenghtwise )
Salt as per taste
Pepper - Cumin powder ( optional )
1 tbsp oil
1 tsp mustard seeds, chana dal

METHOD:

* Cook the Basmati rice with 2 cups of water and keep it aside
* Heat oil in a kadai and prepare the seasoning
* Fry the onions , chilly , ginger-garlic paste with salt ( not till transparent )
* Then add the cauliflower and mix gently
* Let it cook
* No need to add water as the water from the salt is enough to cook the vegetable
* When it is cooked remove from heat and mix with the rice
* Add more salt if needed
* Garnish with coriander leaves ( add pepper powder if needed )
* Serve hot with your favourite side dish !!

AKKI ROTI

2008-11-21T08:34:00.000-08:00

INGREDIENTS :
1 Cup rice flour
1 Medium onion
1 Green chilly ( as per taste)
Small piece ginger
Salt as per taste
A pinch of asafoetida powder

METHOD:

* Mix all the ingredients with little water to make a soft dough
* Grease a plastic sheet with little oil
* Take a smalll ball of the dough and pat it into a thin circular disc in the sheet
* Heat a dosa griddle in the stove and grease it with oil
* Place this dough disc on it carefuly and pour oil over its edges
* After 1 minute turn it upside down
* When both the sides are cooked remove from heat
* Serv hot with sambar and chutney !!

CABBAGE - COCONUT CURRY

2008-11-20T18:33:00.000-08:00

INGREDIENTS :

1 Cup finely chopped cabbage
2 tbsp grated coconut
1 green chilly
Small piece ginger
Salt as per taste
A pinch of asafoetida

FOR SEASONING :

1 Tbsp oil
1 tbsp mustard seeds and channa dal

METHOD:

* Heat oil in a kadai and prepare the seasoning
* Add the chopped cabbage and add the salt
* Let it cook till tender
* No need to add water
* Meanwhile grind the coconut , ginger and chilly without any water
* Add this mixture finally and stir gently and let it cook for a minute
* Remove from heat , garnish with curry leaves
* Serve with hot rice and sambar !!