tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81244970507814291902024-03-06T03:53:30.168+05:30sizzling spicesshalinivhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16904959714456198572noreply@blogger.comBlogger40125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8124497050781429190.post-77024355523365125252010-02-21T13:22:00.005+05:302010-02-21T13:45:07.198+05:30Achaari Bhindi<em><br /></em><div><em><br /><br /></em><div><em>Lady finger is a powerhouse of nutrients and a boon for those who are dieting.... Slight variations can make this veggie taste completely different... Spicy, tangy and yummmmm.......</em></div><br /><br /><div><span style="font-size:130%;color:#6600cc;"><strong><em>Ingredients:</em></strong></span></div><div><em></em></div><div><em>Table 1</em></div><div><em>20 Lady finger </em></div><div><em>2 T Toor dal<br />Few pepper (whole)<br />Salt to taste</em></div><div><em></em> </div><div><em>Table 2</em></div><div><em>1 Onion medium ( chopped )<br />1 Tomato (chopped)<br />1 stks Dhaniya<br />¼ tsp Haldi<br />¼ tsp Garam masala<br />¼ tsp Chole masala<br />¼ tsp Kasuri methi<br />2 tsp Oil<br />¼ tsp Red chilli powder</em></div><br /><div><strong><span style="font-size:130%;"><em><span style="color:#6600cc;">Method:</span> </em></span></strong></div><br /><div><em>Take lady finger, trim the edges and cut into 2 pieces. Grind toor dal, pepper, little salt from table 1 to fine powder in dry grinder.</em></div><div><em></em></div><div><em><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjujlbYIUTI2SyY4zcuCULkSSl5RJoQFBPqzU5x7qED6l6BmBcVteCd1JQuo_JTeieyELG_vEZI0I6NX8KgZpQJIcDx3rv1JVQUyGdCyW9gPVIoBY6FZaAdnAQiD_vL-YiuxdO-9Ku-Va75/s1600-h/28052009489_preview.jpg"><em><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5440603319897225522" style="WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjujlbYIUTI2SyY4zcuCULkSSl5RJoQFBPqzU5x7qED6l6BmBcVteCd1JQuo_JTeieyELG_vEZI0I6NX8KgZpQJIcDx3rv1JVQUyGdCyW9gPVIoBY6FZaAdnAQiD_vL-YiuxdO-9Ku-Va75/s400/28052009489_preview.jpg" border="0" /></em></a></em></div><div><em></em></div><div><em>Slit lady finger from between and stuff this dry powder. Keep in microwave proof dish and cook in microwave for 5-6 mts with lid till soft. Heat oil in a pan, add chopped onion, saute. Add tomato, salt, red chilli powder, haldi, chole masala, garam masala from table 2 and saute till raw smell has gone. Add cooked bhindi, toss till masala coats bhindi completely on sim flame for 2-3 mts. Switch off. Garnish with dhaniya and serve hot with flatbreads of your choice.</em></div><br /><br /><div><em>Note:</em></div><em>If you do not have microwave, steam lady finger in pressure cooker till soft but firm. Take care to not make it mushy.<br /></em><div></div><div><em></em></div><div><em></em><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7qrdtsWiqXz6UzTN7ozi5UOCamzMh0RUnMPLhTZKB0yRfibiwogmfB-NtAUUBS4EmJ81sc2g_alEwLYmcASIsXTCo6QMjLU0wUeJx3XrWyaCzmihljK3q-pdnBTW2VT85EOH34F1C_oaT/s1600-h/28052009491_preview.jpg"><em><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5440603326460158402" style="WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7qrdtsWiqXz6UzTN7ozi5UOCamzMh0RUnMPLhTZKB0yRfibiwogmfB-NtAUUBS4EmJ81sc2g_alEwLYmcASIsXTCo6QMjLU0wUeJx3XrWyaCzmihljK3q-pdnBTW2VT85EOH34F1C_oaT/s400/28052009491_preview.jpg" border="0" /></em></a></div></div>shalinivhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16904959714456198572noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8124497050781429190.post-11957866133534052992009-12-18T21:00:00.000+05:302009-12-18T16:15:03.416+05:30Basic Chocolate Cake with Butterscotch Syrup<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEil4fMjnZ_GGeWnkU46sjtQYtno__6MG2_RRbPrLUg-0wMU5tE88ybLcs3Th4K7yZdw57YaFRehJzFeeKemc-cS0i-HwJGb6anX6DrvS30rHr83ireu3hPFttn7d4Ca0NQnLIH-9SK4TgUj/s1600-h/02112009618.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5416523801673747218" style="WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 373px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEil4fMjnZ_GGeWnkU46sjtQYtno__6MG2_RRbPrLUg-0wMU5tE88ybLcs3Th4K7yZdw57YaFRehJzFeeKemc-cS0i-HwJGb6anX6DrvS30rHr83ireu3hPFttn7d4Ca0NQnLIH-9SK4TgUj/s400/02112009618.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><em><strong>Cakes..... a slew of recipes on the net... this is a basic chocolate cake recipe to be made in a microwave. I usually make eggless cakes at home. So this is quite simple and the ingredients would be at home at any given point of time. I added a slight difference by pouring warm Butterscotch Syrup over it... and it was just a sight to be seen with the syrup oozing out on all sides..... So just throw open your fridge, take out a few items and get going.......</strong></em></div><br /><div></div><div>Ingredients:</div><br /><div>1 cup flour<br />3/4 cup sugar<br />1/2 cup curd<br />1/2 cup white butter or malai (milk cream)<br />1 tsp baking powder<br />1/2 tsp soda bi carb<br />5 tbsp milk<br />2 tbsp cocoa powder </div><div>Choice of nuts (optional) </div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1O9S1RNfsmZ0xGYnxZgRax-h52F9OEgBMaSjq3aBE0cfucNPgqtScfej3z1xHfp2QT4LGcRj_s3fXt4Y8c5IDaPerOUSa_Ro2oGxpkAtwZKp7pGHi-nYcmLXQhF4C5JdMAUPiWJNiLccj/s1600-h/02112009616.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5416523792672015602" style="WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 380px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1O9S1RNfsmZ0xGYnxZgRax-h52F9OEgBMaSjq3aBE0cfucNPgqtScfej3z1xHfp2QT4LGcRj_s3fXt4Y8c5IDaPerOUSa_Ro2oGxpkAtwZKp7pGHi-nYcmLXQhF4C5JdMAUPiWJNiLccj/s400/02112009616.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div>Method:<br />Sieve maida, cocoa, soda bi carb, baking powder in a bowl. In a seperate bowl, beat curd, white butter and sugar till fluffy and creamy.<br />Mix seived flour mix with beaten sugar mix slowly. Add milk and stir gradually. Add nuts if required. I added Walnuts to give it a nice fudgy taste.<br />Pour batter into greased Microwave Safe Dish.<br />Bake for 8-10 mts on high power. Insert a clean knife to check. If it comes out clean, the cake is done. Cool on a wire rack and then serve.<br /></div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-c2YTAv9JCzHZ34VkNEqbvmi41zzje3PPjl35Sn80ZLLrBYhyphenhyphen5Zdb7ayTHYp_F08Oivl4LO9YkqBh0tu839a1bK45_EAV7hdgvqGI9qFqKQILKJlxfI00FXzZmx2waen36PsTXFhHAPaC/s1600-h/02112009617.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5416523799971912050" style="WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 370px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-c2YTAv9JCzHZ34VkNEqbvmi41zzje3PPjl35Sn80ZLLrBYhyphenhyphen5Zdb7ayTHYp_F08Oivl4LO9YkqBh0tu839a1bK45_EAV7hdgvqGI9qFqKQILKJlxfI00FXzZmx2waen36PsTXFhHAPaC/s400/02112009617.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div></div><div>Butterscotch Syrup:</div><div>½ cup <a href="http://www.tarladalal.com/GlossaryDisc.asp?id=37&Typ=Cook">sugar</a><br />1 tablespoon <a href="http://www.tarladalal.com/GlossaryDisc.asp?id=96&Typ=Cook">butter</a><br />4 tablespoons fresh <a href="http://www.tarladalal.com/GlossaryDisc.asp?id=146&Typ=Cook">cream</a><br />¼ teaspoon vanilla <a href="http://www.tarladalal.com/GlossaryDisc.asp?id=393&Typ=Cook">essence</a></div><div><br />Heat the sugar in a non-stick pan and allow it to caramelize to a light brown colour. Remove from the flame and add ¼ cup of hot water and allow it to mix with the sugar to make a syrup, over a slow flame. Add the butter and cream and mix well. Allow it to simmer for 5 to 7 minutes till the sauce is of a syrupy consistency. Cool completely and use as required. </div>I poured the sauce over the cake and the smell was heaven..... try it and let me know..... Use <div>your own imagination to decorate....</div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjK-xr1ij_u-syIEkg6-gS9NesWc2zvyFmIiQbELouFtnUeNI8EsTPPK-zk0I-lv1NqhxZtH5Zzl-eurKVoKgWlW8Ii1Z_KZr3NnVx94vCuCBFpn2Mlj1_Atu3TQfLdPlktUe1zrkUufIoD/s1600-h/1.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5416523806975051346" style="WIDTH: 285px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjK-xr1ij_u-syIEkg6-gS9NesWc2zvyFmIiQbELouFtnUeNI8EsTPPK-zk0I-lv1NqhxZtH5Zzl-eurKVoKgWlW8Ii1Z_KZr3NnVx94vCuCBFpn2Mlj1_Atu3TQfLdPlktUe1zrkUufIoD/s400/1.JPG" border="0" /></a> </div><div></div><div>I have also given the pic as shown in the recipe book.</div></div></div></div></div></div></div>shalinivhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16904959714456198572noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8124497050781429190.post-89907681835412095762009-12-14T21:37:00.005+05:302009-12-14T21:55:03.392+05:30Homemade chocolates<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglLbIodlkvgXuVF5PeEL4s96blAfpwcNC_WkC7Kj-LZ7CIPVHw_0xI0YbwsuztSu1sQPo5aX4vghYHZ6UYjxgshpVJ7MFBzJqUfq4utWguklfMKe569Ste8pbeqyIcFCszOPtMCHdmVxNj/s1600-h/DSC02501.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 225px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglLbIodlkvgXuVF5PeEL4s96blAfpwcNC_WkC7Kj-LZ7CIPVHw_0xI0YbwsuztSu1sQPo5aX4vghYHZ6UYjxgshpVJ7MFBzJqUfq4utWguklfMKe569Ste8pbeqyIcFCszOPtMCHdmVxNj/s400/DSC02501.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5415127294848802706" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /> Chocolates, all time favourites for anyone.... We buy them all round the year, whether our indian brands or the foreign versions. The melt in the mouth feeling makes chocolate a must have at any given point of time....<br /><br />So how about making them at home and giving in to your guilt trips once in a while???<br /><br /><br />Ingredients:<br /><br />1 bar White Chocolate compound<br />1 bar Dark Chocolate compound<br />Microwave safe bowl<br />Chocolate Mould<br />Wrapping paper<br /><br />Method:<br /><br />The compounds that i bought from store are the ready to eat ones, hence they are already sweet and don't need any extra sugar to be addedto it.<br />Take equal amounts of Dark and White chocolate in a microwave safe bowl, and heat for 2 minutes on high power. Check if it has melted and mixed properly. Cool a little and pour into the moulds. Remember not to over fill the moulds as they would not set properly then.<br />Keep in freezer for 15-20 minutes. Check, tap slightly from the back. The chocolates will fall off easily into a plate. Keep in fridge till all the batches are made. Wrap neatly in multi coloured wrappers readily available in markets and serve as and when required. Though i can guarantee that they wont last long!!!<br /><br />ENJOY!!!!!<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJSEa4VcdjcjbPmls5Kwe_5EQtakJ0GCNJXTKNCMyRtROTG69ag802sukd7KLi1eS4PoFokoR60NlstYBGq7ZD1Pd8FBWtSSI0dMSwJbTsm6kdC1fCun3mezxvQiVZ5OU7cKbw9QowpvW6/s1600-h/DSC02500.JPG"> <img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 225px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJSEa4VcdjcjbPmls5Kwe_5EQtakJ0GCNJXTKNCMyRtROTG69ag802sukd7KLi1eS4PoFokoR60NlstYBGq7ZD1Pd8FBWtSSI0dMSwJbTsm6kdC1fCun3mezxvQiVZ5OU7cKbw9QowpvW6/s400/DSC02500.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5415127288396567954" border="0" /></a>shalinivhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16904959714456198572noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8124497050781429190.post-53252037199697648242009-11-15T19:24:00.004+05:302009-11-15T19:33:19.822+05:30Mutton Biryani<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXSz9qh5ceH5vXByiQsX9Rgv3b2_MuMjZbeQJNH-GuFt-uJVsgl2Ztp1A8fv_BdkBtRFME1zI68-PGwUnhagKIENi5HZbzGLMDqNSbGi2D-VB0H1vR6oQGFWXpDOs55aA-2__kYzIkiQYw/s1600-h/DSC02394.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5404329968289079794" style="WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 225px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXSz9qh5ceH5vXByiQsX9Rgv3b2_MuMjZbeQJNH-GuFt-uJVsgl2Ztp1A8fv_BdkBtRFME1zI68-PGwUnhagKIENi5HZbzGLMDqNSbGi2D-VB0H1vR6oQGFWXpDOs55aA-2__kYzIkiQYw/s400/DSC02394.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div><br /><div><div>Biryani is one popular desi rice item which takes quite a twist when it comes to method for preparation. Every household has its own techniques and secret ingredients to bring out the best flavour and texture. Traditionally its prepared by following the dum method which ofcourse, is very tricky and test our patience. Well there's also some rescue mission versions like rice cooker.. pressure cooker..which can still taste as good as the dum biryani. </div><br /><br /><br /><div></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNEbX9b7vfp4EzgU3Tl4jVsQ9TSrovzOAXQ_HoKcRQXepUDZOtGgXulVR4K7_NU46bBRR8meouqNNaV3ohwqJ7uSTQONX2RB0WEz2yOLdoRAw1X_uCM7ia8IN85CSlNVFjvNeblnZOhL9J/s1600-h/DSC02393.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5404329965400339282" style="WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 225px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNEbX9b7vfp4EzgU3Tl4jVsQ9TSrovzOAXQ_HoKcRQXepUDZOtGgXulVR4K7_NU46bBRR8meouqNNaV3ohwqJ7uSTQONX2RB0WEz2yOLdoRAw1X_uCM7ia8IN85CSlNVFjvNeblnZOhL9J/s400/DSC02393.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div>I have tried this recipe from SpiceIndiaOnline and trust me..... it was superbbbb as usual!!! Actually u can try any of the recipes out there coz the measurements are just perfect!!!</div><br /><div>I tried it along with the Chettinad Mutton Kuzhambu and served it with Onion Raita and Boiled Eggs.</div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7HCa95jOyZHeyps5Ry2VFQS3kwyIRJgrW9NaX1bYXHKXoKJ3fUlDGmP-S9xZvTYR6UIAJRYy_gS_m_BiWr6iPvLj14WnZDRol3TRX7eGzpIiC0dAdifAAOClhGWI4iOVol49N44cgmkh7/s1600-h/DSC02392.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5404329961458087506" style="WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 225px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7HCa95jOyZHeyps5Ry2VFQS3kwyIRJgrW9NaX1bYXHKXoKJ3fUlDGmP-S9xZvTYR6UIAJRYy_gS_m_BiWr6iPvLj14WnZDRol3TRX7eGzpIiC0dAdifAAOClhGWI4iOVol49N44cgmkh7/s400/DSC02392.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div></div><br /><div>Try it and let me know</div></div></div>shalinivhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16904959714456198572noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8124497050781429190.post-48135716174134087292009-10-26T15:40:00.003+05:302009-10-26T16:23:25.916+05:30Shahi Paneer with ghee rice<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhV5tarbcRk2epO-2BhfxIVvOGJoxrWy_sduzQETiADGaadPej0fyx95uZmaACXawGYhRxin0bW5nrxlgLeOcnZNmb50yvOdWJHKNYDZx4hcOaNzuEc6tV_daMj-6npnOoU8y3MEkv5FkZB/s1600-h/DSC02278.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 225px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhV5tarbcRk2epO-2BhfxIVvOGJoxrWy_sduzQETiADGaadPej0fyx95uZmaACXawGYhRxin0bW5nrxlgLeOcnZNmb50yvOdWJHKNYDZx4hcOaNzuEc6tV_daMj-6npnOoU8y3MEkv5FkZB/s400/DSC02278.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5396856841545565314" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br />Rice with a rich aroma....<br /><div> </div><br /><div>Take little ghee in a pan, add 2 whole cloves, cardamom, cinnamon pieces, bay leaf each and saute. Add little cumin and fennel seeds and saute. Add 1 sliced onion, saute till light brown in colour. Add little salt to tase, soe freshly chopped coriander leaves and mix with a cup of pre cooked rice. Serve hot with paneer.</div><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAXiErUfWgyXL0JEXBpb4egtyW9akdylcDK7QjtAQ-37gU-_GHB6MlUQJ3-hMUOUKl_nTdCiZveD2eEVRPQiJ5JMiJE_73Oo4GdlTdOF-QOhntXNB1jzTK6XeqTss7PeRlxWgHHP32-Tfe/s1600-h/DSC02276.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 225px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAXiErUfWgyXL0JEXBpb4egtyW9akdylcDK7QjtAQ-37gU-_GHB6MlUQJ3-hMUOUKl_nTdCiZveD2eEVRPQiJ5JMiJE_73Oo4GdlTdOF-QOhntXNB1jzTK6XeqTss7PeRlxWgHHP32-Tfe/s400/DSC02276.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5396856838736219698" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><div> </div>shalinivhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16904959714456198572noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8124497050781429190.post-20779194836396248692009-10-14T11:16:00.001+05:302009-10-14T11:18:31.333+05:30Coconut Barfi<span style="color:#00cccc;">Ingredients:</span><br /><br /><span style="color:#ff99ff;">2 cups freshly grated coconut</span><br /><span style="color:#ff99ff;">1 1/2 cups sugar</span><br /><span style="color:#ff99ff;">3/4 cup water </span><br /><span style="color:#ff99ff;">powdered cardamom (from 4 pods) </span><br /><span style="color:#ff99ff;">2 tbsp ghee<br /></span><br /><span style="color:#00cccc;">Method:</span><br /><br /><span style="color:#ff99ff;">Place the sugar and water in a thick walled/ heavy bottom pan. Over medium heat, stir till the sugar dissolves completely and starts boiling. Keep stirring frequently and let the sugar syrup cook and thicken till it reaches 2-string consistency. When the sugar syrup has reached the desired consistency, add the grated coconut and stir well. The mixture will take on a slightly wet look from the milk in the coconut. Continue cooking the mixture stirring constantly, till it thickens quite a bit and the edges start looking white and take on a frothy appearance. At this point the mixture will be thick and somewhat dry looking. Don't worry, it will stay together. Allow to cool and harden a bit. Cut into 16 small squares. If you plan to keep this beyond 3 or 4 days, then please refrigerate the burfi, in an airtight container, after it has cooled.<br /> </span>shalinivhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16904959714456198572noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8124497050781429190.post-32563542477661147672009-10-14T11:14:00.001+05:302009-10-14T11:16:22.175+05:30Poli<span style="color:#ffcc00;"><span style="color:#ff6666;">Ingredients:<br /></span>300 gm - Channa dal (yellow gram)<br />300 gm - Jaggery<br />1 tsp - Cardamom powder<br />150 gm - Plain flour (maida)<br />Ghee<br />Warm water </span><br /><span style="color:#ffcc00;"></span><br /><span style="color:#ffcc00;"><span style="color:#ff6666;">Method:<br /></span>Boil dal in plenty of water for 10 to 15 minutes.<br />Drain it and grate the dal to a crude paste.<br />Mash jaggery well with dal.<br />Cook the mixture in a heavy saucepan while stirring continuously until a soft lump is formed.<br />Keep it aside to cool.<br />Knead flour with 1 tbsp ghee and flour, adding enough water, to a soft dough.<br />Take a small ball of dough and roll into a thick small chapatti.<br />Put the mixture as a filling in centre and seal the roll. </span><br /><span style="color:#ffcc00;">Reroll it gently and roast on warm griddle till golden brown on both sides.<br />Serve hot and apply a tsp of ghee on it before serving.<br />Makes 7to 8 puranpolis. </span>shalinivhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16904959714456198572noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8124497050781429190.post-45868163281012699532009-10-14T11:12:00.001+05:302009-10-14T11:14:22.800+05:30JangiriIngredients:<br />1 cup urad dal<br />¼ cup raw rice,<br />2 pinch orange colour and salt.<br />2 cup sugar<br />1 cup water<br />1 tsp rose essence (optional)<br />Method:<br />Soak dal and rice for ½ hr, grind till smooth with salt. Add colour, salt. Heat oil and deep fry, Make 1 string sugar syrup, add rose essence. Add jangiris, Serve hot.shalinivhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16904959714456198572noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8124497050781429190.post-69397239299503285682009-10-14T11:07:00.002+05:302009-10-14T11:12:30.853+05:30Sweets and Savouries for DiwaliThis year we have decided not to buy anything from outside and make everything at home. Whatever is possible, in little quantites. This way our family has got into the puja spirit for the past 3 weeks!<br /><br /><strong><em><span style="font-family:times new roman;color:#3366ff;">My list of Snacks:</span></em></strong><br /><strong><em><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;color:#ffffff;">-Mullu Murukku</span></em></strong><br /><strong><em><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;color:#ffffff;">-Thenguzhal</span></em></strong><br /><strong><em><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;color:#ffffff;">-Ribbon Pakoda</span></em></strong><br /><strong><em><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;color:#ffffff;">-Omapodi</span></em></strong><br /><strong><em><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;color:#ffffff;">-Kara murukku</span></em></strong><br /><strong><em><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;color:#3366ff;">My list of Sweets: (this one has more items though....)</span></em></strong><br /><strong><em><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;color:#000000;">-Jangiri</span></em></strong><br /><strong><em><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;">-Badusha</span></em></strong><br /><strong><em><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;">-Adhirisam</span></em></strong><br /><strong><em><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;">-Coconut Barfi</span></em></strong><br /><strong><em><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;">-Rava Laddoo</span></em></strong><br /><strong><em><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;">-Banana Halwa</span></em></strong><br /><strong><em><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;">-Poli</span></em></strong><br /><strong><em><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;">-Somasa</span></em></strong><br /><strong><em><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;">-Maa Laadu</span></em></strong><br /><strong><em><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;"></span></em></strong><br /><strong><em><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;">I am posting the recipes here. Will click snaps together and post them later.</span></em></strong>shalinivhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16904959714456198572noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8124497050781429190.post-2753296466376911672009-10-14T11:00:00.001+05:302009-10-14T11:06:01.671+05:30Diwali in South India<strong><em><span style="font-family:times new roman;color:#ff6600;">In the South, Diwali festival often commemorates the conquering of the Asura Naraka, a powerful king of Assam, who imprisoned tens of thousands of inhabitants. It was Krishna who finally subdued Naraka and freed the prisoners. Diwali Festival in the south is celebrated in the Tamil month of aipasi (thula month) 'naraka chaturdasi' thithi, preceding amavasai. The preparations begin the day before, when the oven is cleaned, smeared with lime, four or five kumkum dots are applied, and then it is filled with water for the next day's oil bath. The house is washed and decorated with kolam (rangoli) patterns with kavi (red oxide). In the pooja room, betel leaves, betel nuts, plaintain fruits, flowers, sandal paste, kumkum, gingelly oil, turmeric powder, scented powder are kept. Crackers and new dresses are placed in a plate after smearing a little kumkum or sandal paste.</span></em></strong><br /><strong><em><span style="font-family:times new roman;color:#ff6600;"></span></em></strong><br /><strong><em><span style="font-family:times new roman;color:#ff6600;">CelebrationsIn The Morning: </span></em></strong><br /><strong><em><span style="font-family:times new roman;color:#ff6600;">Deepavali celebrations begins early in the morning. The eldest family member applies sesame oil on the heads of all the family members. Then, it's off for a bath, beginning with the youngest in the family. They emerge with new clothes and a look of anticipation at the thought of bursting crackers, which symbolizes the killing of the demon king Narakasur. </span></em></strong><br /><strong><em><span style="font-family:times new roman;color:#ff6600;"></span></em></strong><br /><strong><em><span style="font-family:times new roman;color:#ff6600;">Lehiyam: But before that comes Lehiyan, the bitter concoction, to cleanse the system of its festive over-eating! Then to the crackers.</span></em></strong><br /><strong><em><span style="font-family:times new roman;color:#ff6600;"></span></em></strong><br /><strong><em><span style="font-family:times new roman;color:#ff6600;">Murukku: A puja is performed for the family deities in the morning. Breakfast consists of murukku , a sweet dish and, of course, idli or dosa . </span></em></strong><br /><strong><em><span style="font-family:times new roman;color:#ff6600;"></span></em></strong><br /><strong><em><span style="font-family:times new roman;color:#ff6600;">fulfilment: Some communities believe that when Narakasur was to be killed, Lord Krishna asked him his last wish. Narakasura replied that he wanted to enjoy the last day of his life in a grand manner and Diwali was celebrated. That was the beginning and the practice continued. </span></em></strong><br /><strong><em><span style="font-family:times new roman;color:#ff6600;"></span></em></strong><br /><strong><em><span style="font-family:times new roman;color:#ff6600;">In The Evening: In the evening, lamps are lighted and crackers are burst. As most of the cracker manufacturing units are in Tamil Nadu, there is no dearth of fireworks here. During Thalai Deepavali, the newly weds go to the bride's parental home for revelry. Taking blessings from the elders, they burst the first crackers of the day. Usually a vast range of crackers is bought, with costs running into thousands of rupees. The Diwali Celebrations include a visit to the temple, gifts of clothes and jewelry, gorging on sweets and receiving blessings of elders. The groom's parents, brothers and sisters come down to join in the celebrations. </span></em></strong>shalinivhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16904959714456198572noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8124497050781429190.post-55626028500755892792009-10-05T21:39:00.003+05:302009-10-05T21:40:48.933+05:30Awards!!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIeIw68XlYK8pTd7n-6IM-rlw98odwyTDGdZJEAq7o2XxDGLCcpOYglnnZ-eX4oRM2_YwDPTr0zX2NLyHfOIoCvAv51-PbeYxNTdko2JfaX1hAJtqK-uc28XHv0DrcIJEyY4Nvk3K81JW_/s1600-h/cooltext435972968.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 292px; height: 119px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIeIw68XlYK8pTd7n-6IM-rlw98odwyTDGdZJEAq7o2XxDGLCcpOYglnnZ-eX4oRM2_YwDPTr0zX2NLyHfOIoCvAv51-PbeYxNTdko2JfaX1hAJtqK-uc28XHv0DrcIJEyY4Nvk3K81JW_/s320/cooltext435972968.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5389148931564420866" border="0" /></a><br />Shanthi has sent me this participation award for her dussehra dhanteras event. thank you so much dear.....shalinivhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16904959714456198572noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8124497050781429190.post-55046841520746200342009-10-05T21:16:00.002+05:302009-10-05T21:33:39.686+05:30Veggie Penne<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiV4m6GpnWtSxB4IHYtbcZy_RzI560OdUBJX6jnLZqXpJ7v4GcpWnaScx-2VSmVlyemwaPf-_5Yor_ZHyrDbEyYBpHMdXqCc9h0Kzx71JiRyFRl6IytrB563Q1k_A641zRK8I-6tCD3zgNg/s1600-h/DSC02253.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 475px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiV4m6GpnWtSxB4IHYtbcZy_RzI560OdUBJX6jnLZqXpJ7v4GcpWnaScx-2VSmVlyemwaPf-_5Yor_ZHyrDbEyYBpHMdXqCc9h0Kzx71JiRyFRl6IytrB563Q1k_A641zRK8I-6tCD3zgNg/s320/DSC02253.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5389147002600910770" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">A moderate amount of mozzarella cheese and minimal oil makes this luscious vegetable laden pasta ideally suited to diabetics. Use whole wheat pasta to make it even more healthier.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Ingredients:<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">1 tsp olive oil<br />1 cup finely chopped spring onion whites<br />2 tsp sliced garlic<br />1/2 cup blanched brocolli florets<br />1/2 cup blanched and sliced baby corn<br />1/2 cup capsicum slices<br />1/2 cup blanched and sliced zucchini<br />1/2 cup cooked sweet corn kernels<br />Salt and pepper to taste<br />3 cups cooked penne<br /><br />For garnish:<br />3 tbsp grated mozzarella cheese<br /><br />Method:<br />Heat oil in a non stick pan, add spring onion whites, garlic and saute for 4-5 mts.<br />Add brocolli, baby corn, capsicum, zucchini, sweet corn, salt and pepper, toss well and saute for 2-3 mts more.<br />Add penne and toss gently. Serve hot garnished with cheese.<br /><br />Taken from Tarla Dalal's magazine.<br /></span></span>shalinivhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16904959714456198572noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8124497050781429190.post-77954610849954798722009-09-30T22:10:00.012+05:302009-09-30T22:24:19.230+05:30Orange Coffee<a style="font-family: georgia; font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiz5QvJxu76g_U2EclwQ1x156A4S6bBIl2H_jfe42YH1JdMIxk8rUcIVLcxweJ_VvXoi6G0SaimgibkSAq90qVmg-INs8Fl9D0xcivnBJ9W0kFeKg7IENjSrEl_usKMleKSGd0ouTT46rwZ/s1600-h/1.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 241px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiz5QvJxu76g_U2EclwQ1x156A4S6bBIl2H_jfe42YH1JdMIxk8rUcIVLcxweJ_VvXoi6G0SaimgibkSAq90qVmg-INs8Fl9D0xcivnBJ9W0kFeKg7IENjSrEl_usKMleKSGd0ouTT46rwZ/s320/1.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5387303395378063458" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;font-family:verdana;font-size:100%;" ><span><span style="font-family: times new roman;">Orange zest and a dash of whisky adds a new dimension to regular hot coffee.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: times new roman;">Makes 2 cups</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 0); font-family: times new roman;">Ingredients:</span><br /><span style="font-family: times new roman;">2 tsp finely chopped Orange Zest</span><br /><span style="font-family: times new roman;">2 tsp Instant Coffee Powder</span><br /><span style="font-family: times new roman;">2 tsp Whisky (optional)</span><br /><span style="font-family: times new roman;">4 tsp Sugar</span><br /><span style="font-family: times new roman;">4 tbsp Whipped Cream</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 0); font-family: times new roman;">Method:</span><br /><br /><span style=""><span style="font-family: times new roman;">Put 1.5 cups of water to boil in a pan. Add the orange zest, remove from flame,cover and keep aside for few seconds.Combine the coffee, whisky and sugar in a serving cup and mix well.Strain the water from the orange zest and pour over the coffee mixture and mix well. Serve immediately topped with whipped cream</span>.</span></span></span><span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;font-family:verdana;" ><span><span style=";font-family:lucida grande;font-size:100%;" ><br /></span></span></span><span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;font-family:verdana;" ><span><br /></span></span><span style="font-style: italic;font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;" ><span>This recipe is taken from Tarla Dalal's magazine.</span></span><span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;font-family:verdana;" ><span><br /></span></span>shalinivhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16904959714456198572noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8124497050781429190.post-67885990570886395392009-09-30T21:11:00.004+05:302009-09-30T22:24:41.712+05:30Aloo Methi tikkis<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLYYkDzLvjX6kpZFG0ehTwrxjPJpXcEqGI8Wxr-r1EXG8iruKGJ4uMeqVp4gJJVAy_Ws0XBzG7bUaumlpSpPPaaUk1cAMGhxNqDad9ai7Y31pBWmfodsH6_cqaeGYLlaeDFUUhjskGupAt/s1600-h/DSC02245.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 225px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLYYkDzLvjX6kpZFG0ehTwrxjPJpXcEqGI8Wxr-r1EXG8iruKGJ4uMeqVp4gJJVAy_Ws0XBzG7bUaumlpSpPPaaUk1cAMGhxNqDad9ai7Y31pBWmfodsH6_cqaeGYLlaeDFUUhjskGupAt/s400/DSC02245.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5387297846262447042" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"> <br /> The ever popular combination of fenugreek leaves and potatoes now in tikki form!!!<br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0);">Ingredients:</span><br /><br />2tsp Oil<br />1 tsp Cumin Seeds (Jeera)<br />2 tsp Green Chillies (finely chopped)<br />1/2 tsp Ginger (finely chopped)<br />1/4 cup Onions (chopped)<br />1 cup boiled and mashed Potatoes<br />1/2 cup Fenugreek leaves (methi chopped)<br />3 tsp dried Fenugreek leaves (Kasuri Methi) dry roasted and crushed<br />2 tsp Dry mango powder (amchur)<br />1/2 tsp Turmeric (haldi powder)<br />1/2 All spice powder (Garam Masala)<br />Salt to taste<br />1/4 cup chopped Coriander leaves<br />1/4 cup Bread crumbs for rolling<br />Oil for frying<br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0);">Method:</span><br /><br />Heat 2 tsp oil in a non stick pan, add cumin seeds.<br />After they crackle, add green chillies, ginger, onions and saute till onions are translucent.<br />Add remaining ingredients, mix well and saute for 2 minutes.<br />Remove from flame and allow to cool/ Divide mixture into 8 equal parts and shape each portion into a round flat tikki.<br />Roll in bread crumbs, deep fry in hot oil till golden brown on all sides.<br />Drain on kitchen paper and serve hot.<br /></span></span>shalinivhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16904959714456198572noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8124497050781429190.post-60884862362064518992009-09-29T12:30:00.011+05:302009-09-29T15:30:08.941+05:30Garlic roti with Spicy Kofta Curry<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjN-upYgYXf-16fk0tfz7bWCmuEfCbcEFu-_VrLdfKqOmt-3LEyKNIMIhImvxu2MBUyRzBzSZ-UE_vOI_XRDzCyK9dJt-0Z-zxhn82SJHUkc-924T5E-4WDFj56dSEcc3a21ZchtS_GcJp_/s1600-h/DSC02205.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5386789538009158786" style="WIDTH: 301px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 318px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjN-upYgYXf-16fk0tfz7bWCmuEfCbcEFu-_VrLdfKqOmt-3LEyKNIMIhImvxu2MBUyRzBzSZ-UE_vOI_XRDzCyK9dJt-0Z-zxhn82SJHUkc-924T5E-4WDFj56dSEcc3a21ZchtS_GcJp_/s320/DSC02205.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div><br /><div><div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div>My husband is quite fond of spicy food. So just tried this out... and the result was .... he loved it!!!</div><div>I am sending this to <a href="http://cookingdemystified.blogspot.com/2009/09/event-announcement-just-not-any-other.html">'Just not any other dish'</a> event.</div><div><strong><em><span style="font-size:130%;color:#ffff00;"></span></em></strong></div><div><strong><em><span style="font-size:130%;color:#ffff00;">Spicy Kofta Curry</span></em></strong></div><div><strong><span style="color:#ff6600;"></span></strong></div><div><strong><span style="color:#ff6600;">For the koftas<br /></span></strong>3/4 teacup fresh <a href="http://www.tarladalal.com/GlossaryDisc.asp?id=9&Typ=Cook">curds</a><br />3/4 teacup gram flour (<a href="http://www.tarladalal.com/GlossaryDisc.asp?id=472&Typ=Cook">besan</a>)<br />2 tablespoons chopped <a href="http://www.tarladalal.com/GlossaryDisc.asp?id=460&Typ=Cook">coriander</a><br />6 <a href="http://www.tarladalal.com/GlossaryDisc.asp?id=16&Typ=Cook">green chillies</a>, chopped<br />1 teaspoon <a href="http://www.tarladalal.com/GlossaryDisc.asp?id=493&Typ=Cook">cumin</a> seeds<br />2 pinches <a href="http://www.tarladalal.com/GlossaryDisc.asp?id=440&Typ=Cook">soda bi-carb</a><br /><a href="http://www.tarladalal.com/GlossaryDisc.asp?id=573&Typ=Cook">salt</a> to taste<br /><a href="http://www.tarladalal.com/GlossaryDisc.asp?id=572&Typ=Cook">oil</a> or <a href="http://www.tarladalal.com/GlossaryDisc.asp?id=163&Typ=Cook">ghee</a> for deep frying<br /><span style="color:#ff6600;"><strong>For the curry</strong><br /></span>2 large tomatoes<br />1/4 teacup <a href="http://www.tarladalal.com/GlossaryDisc.asp?id=8&Typ=Cook">milk</a><br />2 tablespoons fresh <a href="http://www.tarladalal.com/GlossaryDisc.asp?id=146&Typ=Cook">cream</a><br />1/2 teaspoon <a href="http://www.tarladalal.com/GlossaryDisc.asp?id=37&Typ=Cook">sugar</a><br />3 tablespoons <a href="http://www.tarladalal.com/GlossaryDisc.asp?id=163&Typ=Cook">ghee</a><br /><a href="http://www.tarladalal.com/GlossaryDisc.asp?id=573&Typ=Cook">salt</a> to taste<br /><strong><span style="color:#ff6600;">To be ground into a paste (for the curry)<br /></span></strong>1 <a href="http://www.tarladalal.com/GlossaryDisc.asp?id=136&Typ=Cook">onion</a><br />4 <a href="http://www.tarladalal.com/GlossaryDisc.asp?id=69&Typ=Cook">cloves</a> <a href="http://www.tarladalal.com/GlossaryDisc.asp?id=201&Typ=Cook">garlic</a><br />2 teaspoons <a href="http://www.tarladalal.com/GlossaryDisc.asp?id=460&Typ=Cook">coriander</a> seeds<br />1 teaspoon <a href="http://www.tarladalal.com/GlossaryDisc.asp?id=493&Typ=Cook">cumin</a> seeds<br />2 teaspoons <a href="http://www.tarladalal.com/GlossaryDisc.asp?id=288&Typ=Cook">poppy seeds</a> (khus-khus)<br />25 mm. piece <a href="http://www.tarladalal.com/GlossaryDisc.asp?id=129&Typ=Cook">ginger</a><br />2 <a href="http://www.tarladalal.com/GlossaryDisc.asp?id=16&Typ=Cook">green chillies</a><br />6 red chillies<br />1 tablespoon chopped <a href="http://www.tarladalal.com/GlossaryDisc.asp?id=460&Typ=Cook">coriander</a><br />1/4 teaspoon <a href="http://www.tarladalal.com/GlossaryDisc.asp?id=462&Typ=Cook">turmeric powder</a></div><br /><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6Zat9-9T_wTWHmA61KJJsDjr8tm7J0-tCBuwwOxrM95RiNV4872vvYv-n7uUFbRuj4DPEyngqtNkdHKy88Etms3krMJ35RKep8JHk-oJ1kq9poo_CYv1odoSkz1psFEDW4M7m8IAN5Iw0/s1600-h/DSC02200.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5386789521685134706" style="WIDTH: 475px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 242px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6Zat9-9T_wTWHmA61KJJsDjr8tm7J0-tCBuwwOxrM95RiNV4872vvYv-n7uUFbRuj4DPEyngqtNkdHKy88Etms3krMJ35RKep8JHk-oJ1kq9poo_CYv1odoSkz1psFEDW4M7m8IAN5Iw0/s320/DSC02200.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div>Mix all ingredients for koftas, make small balls and deep fry in oil. Keep aside.</div><div>Heat ghee in a pan, add little cumin seeds, the ground paste and fry till raw smell goes. Add tomato puree, salt and cook till opil leaves the sides. Add Milk, sugar and cook till thick. Add cream and mix well. Swtich off. Add koftas into the gravy just before serving and garnish.</div><div>(Note: this is adapted from Tarladalal's website)</div><br /><br /><div><strong><em><span style="font-size:130%;color:#3366ff;">Garlic Rotis</span></em></strong></div><div></div><div></div><div>Ingredients:</div><div>3 cups maida/whole wheat flour. (i used wheat flour)</div><div>3 tsp desi ghee</div><div>3 tsp yoghurt </div><div>1 tsp garlic</div><div>Salt</div><div>Water to knead</div><br /><div>Method:</div><div>Mix garlic, desi ghee, yoghurt and water. Mix flour and salt separately. Add the prepared mixture of garlic and yoghurt and make a dough. Roll into paranthas and cook on a tawa. Serve hot.</div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1jJqHmF1M2sjlg06f44JEWzTLMQhpEW9frrf2jKJc7B2W11YUB293qWgC4D6g69JOPgy4caokFmHAeiWcDlO5Yv9NcNIn5nlL6Z9mdjhsWEBWbQiiDuNNkA0ijUYVkj2WOOqykzRMIls8/s1600-h/DSC02204.JPG"></a></div><div></div><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOlvVq5zaST3zCPJ34D-x2eQCTL4DWPfQuD3HUwKn820qpKr-V8NliETOcUMJig1znAMBwmUMj02tGqnvwTFqU99CO5DVYc_Sk6CsPsWj0ciiPOIwdhYegLAiKs8FVJ0prpFl8W4ZZq3DT/s1600-h/DSC02204.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5386789531822442114" style="WIDTH: 478px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 242px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOlvVq5zaST3zCPJ34D-x2eQCTL4DWPfQuD3HUwKn820qpKr-V8NliETOcUMJig1znAMBwmUMj02tGqnvwTFqU99CO5DVYc_Sk6CsPsWj0ciiPOIwdhYegLAiKs8FVJ0prpFl8W4ZZq3DT/s320/DSC02204.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div></div><br /><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div></div></div>shalinivhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16904959714456198572noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8124497050781429190.post-56669181928648548152009-09-29T11:36:00.003+05:302009-09-29T15:30:38.924+05:30Chutneys for Idli<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhx-zq7Y0GM7p9hiqF0CizppbGPXhr2rCNzWRXBh_EVvIoiCR3KLqQXb1wqMKjcgbZOufgmFrOMCDAfdqpkljFJt24hOpRd4XdOarTHnj09T2P1QRjSZ016YO7OHm1Ay1oCgxSrFSU3oBR0/s1600-h/DSC02187.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5386774947379616146" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 180px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhx-zq7Y0GM7p9hiqF0CizppbGPXhr2rCNzWRXBh_EVvIoiCR3KLqQXb1wqMKjcgbZOufgmFrOMCDAfdqpkljFJt24hOpRd4XdOarTHnj09T2P1QRjSZ016YO7OHm1Ay1oCgxSrFSU3oBR0/s320/DSC02187.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div>Idlis served with an array of chutneys makes for a wonderful dish and appealing to the eyes too.</div><br /><div>check this out...</div><br /><div></div><div>Tomato Thokku:</div><br /><div>Made for days especially when u cant use garlic or onions.</div><div>2-3 medium sized tomatoes (pureed)</div><div>1/4 tsp Fenugreek seeds</div><div>1 tsp red chilli powder (can increase as per your taste)</div><div>Salt to taste</div><div>2-3 tbsp gingelly oil</div><div>1/2 tsp mustard seeds</div><div></div><div>Heat oil in a pan, add mustard, fenugreek seeds, add tomato puree, red chilli powder, salt and cook till oil leaves the sides. Cool and serve. Can be kept in fridge for upto 3 weeks.</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>Coconut Chutney</div><div>1/2 cup Fresh grated Coconut</div><div>2 tbsp chutney dal (pottukadalai)</div><div>2-3 green chillies</div><div>1/2 inch ginger</div><div>Salt to taste</div><br /><div>Take all ingredients in a mixer, grind with little water till smooth. Heat little oil in a pan, add little mustard seeds, few curry leaves and pour on top of the chutney and serve.</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>Green chutney</div><div>Same as the coconut chutney except that we add few stalks of fresh Corainder leaves while grinding fpr that lovely green hue. Serve.</div><div></div><br /><div>Peanut Chutney</div><div> </div><div>1/3 cup - Peanuts<br />2 tsp - Chutney Dal/Pottukadalai<br />1 tsp - Coriander seeds/dhania<br />2 nos - Green chillies<br />2 Tbsp - grated Coconut<br />1 Tbsp - chopped, Cilantro/coriander leaves<br />2-3 pieces of tamarind or 1 tsp - Tamarind extract<br />Salt to taste<br /></div><div>Dry roast the peanuts lightly. Then roast the Chutney Dal, Coriander seeds and keep aside. Blend with the rest ingredients with little water. Give tadka as above and serve.</div><br /><div></div>shalinivhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16904959714456198572noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8124497050781429190.post-81178127520315593282009-09-21T17:09:00.007+05:302009-09-24T10:18:53.049+05:30Dum Aloo gravy with French Beans Buttered Rice<div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdIfwTZDjCYb9_po0KAbT6KJ7BZ2OAjIoyce2D3Fk5LOLbnZWTJU-Q64u20qxrPdNvAy-BBa9FnNbZUns6LZRHwGcgTkoRlM0RPhtNyI_gX6HQz5yFkS6BbXATgXUtQw8bbqM6OqIAqxKO/s1600-h/DSC02191.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5384889082511011874" style="WIDTH: 445px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 264px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdIfwTZDjCYb9_po0KAbT6KJ7BZ2OAjIoyce2D3Fk5LOLbnZWTJU-Q64u20qxrPdNvAy-BBa9FnNbZUns6LZRHwGcgTkoRlM0RPhtNyI_gX6HQz5yFkS6BbXATgXUtQw8bbqM6OqIAqxKO/s320/DSC02191.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div><strong><em>Sunday Lunch calls for something special as all family members are home.</em></strong></div><div><strong><em>So here goes.....</em></strong></div><br /><div><strong><em><span style="font-size:130%;color:#ff0000;">Dum Aloo</span></em></strong></div><br /><div><strong><em>Ingredients:</em></strong></div><div><strong><em></em></strong></div><div><strong><em>Potatoes- 2 medium diced or 10 baby potatoes</em></strong></div><div><strong><em>2 Onion medium chopped</em></strong></div><div><strong><em>3 Tomato medium pureed</em></strong></div><div><strong><em>2 Cloves</em></strong></div><div><strong><em>2 Elaichi (Cardomom)</em></strong></div><div><strong><em>1 inch Cinnamon</em></strong></div><div><strong><em>1 tsp Jeera (cumin seeds)</em></strong></div><div><strong><em>1 Bay leaf</em></strong></div><div><strong><em>1 Cup Coconut Milk (first milk)</em></strong></div><div><strong><em>Salt to taste</em></strong></div><div><strong><em>Pinch Haldi (turmeric powder)</em></strong></div><div><strong><em>4-5 Dry red Chillies</em></strong></div><div><strong><em>1 tbsp Ghee (Butter)</em></strong></div><div><em><strong>1 inch Ginger chopped finely</strong></em></div><div><strong><em>2-3 cloves Garlic (chopped finely)</em></strong></div><div><strong><em>1 tsp Garam Masala (all spice powder)</em></strong></div><br /><div><strong><em></em></strong></div><strong><em>Method:</em></strong><br /><br /><div><strong><em>Peel potatoes, pierce with fork and soak in salt water for 1/2 hour. Drain and sprinkle haldi. keep aside.Grind ginger, garlic, red chillies to paste.</em></strong></div><div><strong><em>Heat Ghee in a pan or pressure cooker, add whole spices, let it splutter. Add finely chopped Onion, ginger paste and saute till raw smell goes off. Add tomato puree and cook again. Add salt, potatoes, haldi, coconut milk, garam masala, and little water if required. Pressure cook upto 2 whistles, garnish and serve with choice of breads or rice. (you can add little peas if you like for a variation).</em></strong></div><br /><br /><br /><div><strong><em></em></strong></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOBRu66USABG18pq7WSnC_iUh1BHGKNgr-a6idPOri7kX7Mylew9evTKG0eCUC5dIKJ-6_sp_CXwa79f42Jz7ARB9eTWjLeTjf_DsIJcACPIsAbRUymEF4uoSQe3sqnudMabC8pq8or2nb/s1600-h/DSC02192.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5384889096042865618" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 180px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOBRu66USABG18pq7WSnC_iUh1BHGKNgr-a6idPOri7kX7Mylew9evTKG0eCUC5dIKJ-6_sp_CXwa79f42Jz7ARB9eTWjLeTjf_DsIJcACPIsAbRUymEF4uoSQe3sqnudMabC8pq8or2nb/s320/DSC02192.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div><strong><em><span style="font-size:130%;color:#33cc00;">French Beans Buttered Rice.</span></em></strong></div><br /><div><strong><em>Ingredients:</em></strong></div><div><strong><em></em></strong></div><div><strong><em>1 Onion big sliced</em></strong></div><div><strong><em>1 Tomato big chopped</em></strong></div><div><strong><em>100 gms French Beans chopped</em></strong></div><div><strong><em>1 cup Basmati Rice </em></strong></div><div><strong><em>2 Cups coconut milk (fresh 1st and 2nd milk mixed)</em></strong></div><div><strong><em>Salt to taste</em></strong></div><div><strong><em>1 tsp Cumin Seeds</em></strong></div><div><strong><em>2-3 tsp Ghee/ Butter (can also take oil)</em></strong></div><div><strong><em>2 Cardamom, Cloves, Cinnamon (each)</em></strong></div><div><strong><em>3/4 tsp Garam Masala (all spice powder)</em></strong><br /></div><div><strong><em>1/2 tsp Red Chilli Powder or 3 green chillies slit</em></strong></div><div><strong><em>2 stalks Coriander leaves or Mint leaves for garnish</em></strong></div><br /><div><strong><em>Method:</em></strong></div><br /><div><strong><em>Soak rice for 15 mts. Take a pressure cooker, heat butter/ghee, add whole spices and cumin seeds. Let it splutter, add onions, green chillies and saute till light brown. Add tomatoes and saute. Add salt, garam masala, red chilli powder if not using green chillies, french beans and saute. Add rice, coconut milk and pressure cook for 2 whistles. Garnish with coriander or mint leaves and serve hot. </em></strong></div><div><strong><em>I have taken 1:2 ratio for cooking rice.</em></strong></div><div><strong><em></em></strong></div><br /><div><strong><em><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQUIsFe2DOnurT0Ug7ytFGRCqKBB4HKbvdCQyjKQUg19Kj1HokKELs2aNotQlmNaa6TJh0-pFWpHnOujLFh0tTTjDMqGoZVoPLPaQTLud0I44J80sc9x2vNlhE3HfRll1-Nd8VP-d06VLq/s1600-h/DSC02193.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5384889104463725714" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 180px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQUIsFe2DOnurT0Ug7ytFGRCqKBB4HKbvdCQyjKQUg19Kj1HokKELs2aNotQlmNaa6TJh0-pFWpHnOujLFh0tTTjDMqGoZVoPLPaQTLud0I44J80sc9x2vNlhE3HfRll1-Nd8VP-d06VLq/s320/DSC02193.JPG" border="0" /></a></em></strong></div></div>shalinivhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16904959714456198572noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8124497050781429190.post-5407972587962209712009-09-16T12:38:00.009+05:302009-09-21T11:27:02.794+05:30Dosa,Sambhar, Chutney<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvusU1Qc5q5wR44pzI8RM1ZG2_fDym6ozQqIdYwtZadFw2FQ_jhB7sqWoMJjTE05Ewt7BYWkbOYm7y523a8dxzoBO7cs8UR9U9sfEwW7mMxCHo5es8A3ychCqJnKvB7vtWs2wsPJRJiZ36/s1600-h/16092009548.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5382760900928980482" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvusU1Qc5q5wR44pzI8RM1ZG2_fDym6ozQqIdYwtZadFw2FQ_jhB7sqWoMJjTE05Ewt7BYWkbOYm7y523a8dxzoBO7cs8UR9U9sfEwW7mMxCHo5es8A3ychCqJnKvB7vtWs2wsPJRJiZ36/s320/16092009548.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><br /><div><strong><span style="color:#ffff00;">Another staple breakfast item from south, Dosa is a commoner at most households. Served with a variety of Podis, Sambhar, Chutney, even sugar and ghee in some cases, this is one dish that very few people dislike. </span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#ffff00;"></span></strong><br /><span style="color:#ff99ff;"><strong>Dosa</strong><br /></span><strong><span style="color:#ffff00;">4 Cups Idli Rice</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#ffff00;">1.5 Cups Urad Dal</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#ffff00;">2 tsp Methi seeds</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#ffff00;">2 tsp Aval/Poha</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#ffff00;">1/2 cup raw rice</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#ffff00;"></span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#ffff00;">Soak all for 6 hours and grind dal and rice seperately to a smooth batter. Keep for fermenting and make dosas.</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#ffff00;"></span></strong><br /><span style="color:#ff99ff;"><strong>Sambhar:</strong><br /></span><strong><span style="color:#ffff00;">1 cup Toor dal</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#ffff00;">10 Sambhar onions/Shallots</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#ffff00;">5 Tomato (medium pureed)</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#ffff00;">2-3 tsp imli extract</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#ffff00;">2 tsp Red Chilli Powder</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#ffff00;">2 tsp Dhaniya/Coriander Powder </span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#ffff00;">1/2 tsp Haldi</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#ffff00;">1 tsp Sambhar Powder</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#ffff00;">Salt to taste</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#ffff00;">2 tsp oil</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#ffff00;">1 tsp ghee</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#ffff00;">2 Dry red chillies</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#ffff00;">Curry Leaves</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#ffff00;">Pinch of Hing</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#ffff00;">Mustard seeds, Cumin Seeds, methi seeds to temper.</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#ffff00;"></span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#ffff00;">Cook Dal and keep aside. Heat oil in a pan, add mustard, cumin, methi seeds, dry red chillies and let it crackle. Add curry leaves, hing, onions and saute. Add tomato puree, salt, haldi, red chilli powder, dhaniya powder and saute till raw smell goes. Add imli, dal, sambhar powder, 1 cup water and let it boil for 5 mts. Drizzle ghee on top and serve hot garnished with Dhaniya leaves.</span></strong><br /><br /><span style="color:#ffff00;">I am sending this to the "Think Spice - Think Red Chillies" event going at lakshmi of KITCHEN CHRONICLES and <a href="http://sunitabhuyan.com/?page_id=341">Sunita's blog</a> .</span><br /><strong><span style="color:#ffff00;"></span></strong><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7ZxIEA27Utj-a7RJH5JL2k1CV1S6LLujlaKW3lLWldXcUu8mZe5w-PicwnQf0BqESjGR5pXJi99SZa7vVJBevcgA7mSlTvM8Fm371hjgfRXR92YQWWTctaWUZO1W2NGCThErKZz2cKmg3/s1600-h/Chillies.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5381963806040469970" style="WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7ZxIEA27Utj-a7RJH5JL2k1CV1S6LLujlaKW3lLWldXcUu8mZe5w-PicwnQf0BqESjGR5pXJi99SZa7vVJBevcgA7mSlTvM8Fm371hjgfRXR92YQWWTctaWUZO1W2NGCThErKZz2cKmg3/s200/Chillies.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><strong><span style="color:#ff99ff;"></span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#ff99ff;">Onion Tomato Chutney</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#ffff00;">3-4 Medium sized Onions (chopped)</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#ffff00;">3 Medium Tomatoes (chopped)</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#ffff00;">2 tsp oil</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#ffff00;">Salt to taste</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#ffff00;">1/2 tsp Haldi</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#ffff00;">3/4 Tsp Red Chilli Powder</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#ffff00;">Mustard seeds and Curry leaves to temper.</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#ffff00;"></span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#ffff00;">Take oil in a pan, add onion, saute till transparent. Add tomatoes, salt, haldi, red chilli powder and saute till raw smell goes. Cool and grind to smooth paste. Do not add extra water else chutney will become watery. Temper with Mustard seeds, Curry leaves and serve.</span></strong></div><div><strong><span style="color:#ffff00;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUJyMBUQAA83CyQZtr2h28SspeDVhbzdCKl_epOD_VR5F4v4gDP80l5R6pFyz8744wTRZbyBxYxd4rBZFe_kb9IlY94hgztR-mt9hFpAGwfieO0CBiD3GQGYLn5ykuMfbCaxVaXsVf1_Jq/s1600-h/16092009547.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5382760893090433970" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUJyMBUQAA83CyQZtr2h28SspeDVhbzdCKl_epOD_VR5F4v4gDP80l5R6pFyz8744wTRZbyBxYxd4rBZFe_kb9IlY94hgztR-mt9hFpAGwfieO0CBiD3GQGYLn5ykuMfbCaxVaXsVf1_Jq/s320/16092009547.jpg" border="0" /></a> </span></strong></div></div><br /><a title="Bread Dosa on Foodista" href="http://www.foodista.com/recipe/3XBBGRQS/bread-dosa"><img alt="Bread Dosa on Foodista" src="http://dyn.foodista.com/content/embed/b2_3XBBGRQS_e020221fc346fa7d03d93615289636108d04e429.png?foodista_widget_HRJ5RPWV" style="border:none;width:300px;height:175px;" /></a>shalinivhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16904959714456198572noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8124497050781429190.post-1772100257641490812009-09-16T11:05:00.004+05:302009-09-16T11:31:15.989+05:307 Cup Cake<span style="color:#ffffff;"><strong>As Navratri approaches, i am all set in the festive mood and geared up for big time celebrations at my home. Many of you might share my views here. The festive season ignites a great amount of happiness in me and lends a new spark in my mind complete with religious fervour. So what better way to start with the festivities than making sweets for the family....</strong><br /><br /></span><div><strong><span style="color:#ffffff;">After all, sweets are synonymous with the festive season for us all...</span></strong></div><br /><div><strong><span style="color:#ffffff;">7 Cup Cake</span></strong></div><br /><br /><div><strong><span style="color:#ffffff;"></span></strong></div><span style="color:#ffffff;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5381940142289234498" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 256px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 192px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3DZX02JT646lZTMw91gJwbTfPifpUF2LP6cu5nHyF4xNoYM4LV1e2Q6nTA9r4eR6UX-FRC4vqqm-7B4DHJg-qfgB4_0VaYH9fel934C5hc2rjjkxXU_XQh2IadWJYDw7r-kCBw4gykcHi/s200/13092009546.jpg" border="0" /><br /><br /></span><div><strong><span style="color:#ffffff;">Taught to me by my mom, we call it <span style="color:#ff6600;">'yezhu dhinasu'</span> cake at home. Few years ago, when readymade was not so much easily available, we used to start a month prior to diwali to make sweets and savouries at home. And on Diwali day, a customary ritual after the morning <span style="color:#ff6600;">'Ganga Snaanam'</span> was to visit our relatives one by one and share whatever is made at our place. In return they also used to give us sweets and savouries made at their homes. All homemade, hygienic stuff and not that expensive. But nowadays, due to time constraints, working parents, nuclear families and above all the Idiot Box taking over our lives, has made us very prone to give excuses and buy readymade stuff from the well known eateries. Saravana Bhawan, Adyar Ananda Bhawan, any local market sellers and even salesmen who go door to door to take orders for Mixture, Murukku and Sweets, the most common ones being Jangiri and Badusha. But the amount of satisfaction and happiness that one gets by making these at home and receiving compliments makes up for all the efforts. So give it a try this year....</span></strong></div><div><strong><span style="color:#ffffff;">Contrary to the name, it is as simple as it can be. Try out for yourself and let me know. </span></strong></div><br /><div><strong><span style="color:#ffffff;">Ingredients:</span></strong></div><div><strong><span style="color:#ffffff;"></span></strong></div><div><strong><span style="color:#ffffff;">1 Cup Besan (Kadala Maavu)</span></strong></div><div><strong><span style="color:#ffffff;">1 Cup Milk</span></strong></div><div><strong><span style="color:#ffffff;">1 Cup Ghee (at room temperature)</span></strong></div><div><strong><span style="color:#ffffff;">1 Cup Coconut (fresh and grated)</span></strong></div><div><strong><span style="color:#ffffff;">3 Cups Sugar</span></strong></div><div><strong><span style="color:#ffffff;"></span></strong></div><br /><div><strong><span style="color:#ffffff;">Method:</span></strong></div><div><strong><span style="color:#ffffff;">Combine all in a pan, cook on medium flame as it tends to burn and stick to the bottom. Cook till it starts leaving the sides of the pan. Pour into a gresed plate and cool. Cut into pieces and serve.</span></strong></div><div><strong><span style="color:#ffffff;"></span></strong></div><div><strong><span style="color:#ffffff;"></span></strong></div><div><strong><span style="color:#ffffff;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5381940153085757586" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 295px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 170px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQqTRuZX8477PY3h7ulT0U_hZwtgiT9PZNBqEIPr8W1M7hD1fdohUUqgI8cnI_fLX-Mo2gcgwqm_Of3N5oa0M7aIzqBQ17TTCpAnQwBk9wYIve7gLSPagqzmQgossCeH8s_hemVr0rOvNG/s200/DSC02184.JPG" border="0" /></span></strong></div>shalinivhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16904959714456198572noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8124497050781429190.post-72656680112512086482009-09-15T15:45:00.009+05:302009-09-15T16:46:13.329+05:30Simple Tomato Rice with Spicy Potato Fry<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyuyZBUlCeZ_K9hnpe2oKRZown_YrJfnvmRqsQTJGWqkYzVVIjWPaeA7aevXGzu454HTsrY6wJYx_9B83IG5n4_-GqrU93u-pQWSjTDMgVwan7UYKVrnn6CLxmTfMZkkM_o4YkrsKYvywe/s1600-h/12092009543.jpg"><span style="font-size:130%;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5381647791142294194" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 229px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 181px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyuyZBUlCeZ_K9hnpe2oKRZown_YrJfnvmRqsQTJGWqkYzVVIjWPaeA7aevXGzu454HTsrY6wJYx_9B83IG5n4_-GqrU93u-pQWSjTDMgVwan7UYKVrnn6CLxmTfMZkkM_o4YkrsKYvywe/s200/12092009543.jpg" border="0" /></span></a><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span><div><br /><br /><div><br /><div><strong><em><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;">Do you always seem to have leftover rice on hand? If you've got some leftover rice that you'd rather not go to waste, here are some easy ways to turn your plain steamed leftover white or brown rice into a fabulous new meal or side dish! Read on for some uses for leftover rice.<br /><br /></span></em></strong><div></div><div><strong><em><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;color:#ff6600;">Tomato Rice</span></em></strong></div><br /><div><strong><em><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;">Ingredients:</span></em></strong></div><div><strong><em><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;color:#ff99ff;">1 cup Leftover rice</span></em></strong></div><div><strong><em><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;color:#ff99ff;">1 tomato big chopped</span></em></strong></div><div><strong><em><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;color:#ff99ff;">1 green chilli chopped (big)</span></em></strong></div><div><strong><em><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;color:#ff99ff;">Curry leaves</span></em></strong></div><div><strong><em><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;color:#ff99ff;">1 tsp Mustard seeds</span></em></strong></div><div><strong><em><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;color:#ff99ff;">1 tsp Urad dal</span></em></strong></div><div><strong><em><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;color:#ff99ff;">1 tsp chana dal</span></em></strong></div><div><strong><em><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;color:#ff99ff;">1/2 tsp Haldi</span></em></strong></div><div><strong><em><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;color:#ff99ff;">5-6 Cashews (optional)</span></em></strong></div><div><strong><em><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;color:#ff99ff;">Salt to taste</span></em></strong></div><div><strong><em><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;color:#ff99ff;">2 tsp oil</span></em></strong></div><div><strong><em><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;color:#ff99ff;">1 stalk dhaniya for garnish (coriander leaves)</span></em></strong></div><div><strong><em><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"></span></em></strong></div><br /><div><strong><em><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;">Method:</span></em></strong></div><br /><div><strong><em><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;color:#ff99ff;">Heat oil in a pan, add mustard, urad dal, chana dal, cashew and saute till light brown. Add curry leaves, green chilli and saute. Add tomato, salt, haldi, cook till it becomes a masala. Add rice and toss lightly. Serve garnished with coriander leaves.</span></em></strong></div><br /><br /><div><strong><em><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:130%;color:#ff99ff;"></span></em></strong></div><div><strong><em><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:130%;color:#33ff33;">Note: I have added some boiled peas to make it look colourful. Its completely up to you what all to add.</span></em></strong></div><br /><div><strong><em><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"></span></em></strong></div><div><strong><em><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;color:#ffcc33;">Potato Fry:</span></em></strong></div><div><strong><em><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;color:#ff99ff;"></span></em></strong></div><div><strong><em><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;color:#ff99ff;">1 Potato (big cut into small pieces)</span></em></strong></div><div><strong><em><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;color:#ff99ff;">3 tsp oil</span></em></strong></div><div><strong><em><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;color:#ff99ff;">1/2 tsp haldi</span></em></strong></div><div><strong><em><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;color:#ff99ff;">1/2 tsp red chilli powder</span></em></strong></div><div><strong><em><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;color:#ff99ff;">Salt to taste</span></em></strong></div><div><strong><em><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;color:#ff99ff;">Curry leaves</span></em></strong></div><div><strong><em><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;color:#ff99ff;">1/2 tsp Mustard seeds</span></em></strong></div><div><strong><em><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;color:#ff99ff;">1/2 tsp Urad dal</span></em></strong></div><div><strong><em><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"></span></em></strong></div><br /><div><strong><em><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;color:#ff99ff;">Heat oil in a pan, add mustard, urad dal and saute. Add curry leaves, potato, salt, haldi, red chilli powder and mix well. Cook covered till done. Serve hot.</span></em></strong></div><br /><div><strong><em><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:130%;color:#ff99ff;"></span></em></strong></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiKCN5LObP8M2eKg56tK14a-1kcXlL-s6oX8dPwL6asuXDOaQ1_oXYr_H54MJ947saQHMLQ38HQthAee-Fi2WziFMHiEBCVSst2QeAJUOni3GHr44hBsDQ8roDINf-pDyPnwHngFnZ17LW/s1600-h/12092009545.jpg"><span style="font-size:130%;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5381646542826476002" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 446px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 281px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiKCN5LObP8M2eKg56tK14a-1kcXlL-s6oX8dPwL6asuXDOaQ1_oXYr_H54MJ947saQHMLQ38HQthAee-Fi2WziFMHiEBCVSst2QeAJUOni3GHr44hBsDQ8roDINf-pDyPnwHngFnZ17LW/s200/12092009545.jpg" border="0" /></span></a></div><br /><div><strong><em><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:130%;color:#ff99ff;"></span></em></strong></div><br /><div><strong><em><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;color:#ff99ff;"><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiKCN5LObP8M2eKg56tK14a-1kcXlL-s6oX8dPwL6asuXDOaQ1_oXYr_H54MJ947saQHMLQ38HQthAee-Fi2WziFMHiEBCVSst2QeAJUOni3GHr44hBsDQ8roDINf-pDyPnwHngFnZ17LW/s1600-h/12092009545.jpg"><span style="font-size:130%;"></span></a></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiKCN5LObP8M2eKg56tK14a-1kcXlL-s6oX8dPwL6asuXDOaQ1_oXYr_H54MJ947saQHMLQ38HQthAee-Fi2WziFMHiEBCVSst2QeAJUOni3GHr44hBsDQ8roDINf-pDyPnwHngFnZ17LW/s1600-h/12092009545.jpg"></a></span></em></strong></div><br /><div><span style="font-size:130%;"></span></div><br /><div><span style="font-size:130%;"></span></div><br /><div><span style="font-size:130%;"></span></div><br /><div><span style="font-size:130%;"></span></div><br /><div><span style="font-size:130%;"></span></div><br /><div><span style="font-size:130%;"></span></div><br /><div><span style="font-size:130%;"></span></div><br /><div><span style="font-size:130%;"></span></div><br /><div><span style="font-size:130%;"></span></div><br /><div><span style="font-size:130%;"></span></div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiKCN5LObP8M2eKg56tK14a-1kcXlL-s6oX8dPwL6asuXDOaQ1_oXYr_H54MJ947saQHMLQ38HQthAee-Fi2WziFMHiEBCVSst2QeAJUOni3GHr44hBsDQ8roDINf-pDyPnwHngFnZ17LW/s1600-h/12092009545.jpg"><span style="font-size:130%;"></span></a></div></div></div></div>shalinivhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16904959714456198572noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8124497050781429190.post-31731173397220661952009-09-14T16:28:00.004+05:302009-09-14T16:45:09.152+05:30Mixed Dal<strong><em></em></strong><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHChOxIeJUjoT9ZharDAqwyTmZZ1hEevUh5HXosz2C7291OQ_Ct9o1CSS0Itg5RY3tltfB-RCd4KOjUkV9Bwkr52kIAmoPIX8y1DTdHwBzbNYFfTSWyUxADl7vrDjLdfl2gcKzqiZkbxXu/s1600-h/3877642517_26fe845793_m%5B1%5D.jpg"><strong><em><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5381277142573926450" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 144px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHChOxIeJUjoT9ZharDAqwyTmZZ1hEevUh5HXosz2C7291OQ_Ct9o1CSS0Itg5RY3tltfB-RCd4KOjUkV9Bwkr52kIAmoPIX8y1DTdHwBzbNYFfTSWyUxADl7vrDjLdfl2gcKzqiZkbxXu/s200/3877642517_26fe845793_m%5B1%5D.jpg" border="0" /></em></strong></a><a href="http://sizzlingspices.blogspot.com/2009/08/mixed-dal.html"><strong><em>Mixed Dal</em></strong></a><strong><em><br /><span style="color:#ffcc00;">Dal as we all know are a major source of proteins.Usually we make any one variety of dal in our homes but how about making a mixed version so as to gain maximum benefit out of it?? </span></em></strong><br /><strong><em><span style="color:#ffcc00;"><a href="http://sizzlingspices.blogspot.com/2009/08/mixed-dal.html">http://sizzlingspices.blogspot.com/2009/08/mixed-dal.html</a><br /><br /></span></em></strong><strong><em><span style="color:#ffcc00;"></span></em></strong><p><strong><em>I<span style="color:#ffcc00;"> am sending this post to </span></em></strong><a href="http://www.monsoonspice.com/2009/09/announcing-my-legume-love-affair.html"><strong><em><span style="color:#3366ff;">MLLA 15th helping </span></em></strong></a><strong><em><span style="color:#ffcc00;">currently hosted @ Sia's Monsoonspice an event initiated by Susan </span></em></strong><a href="http://thewellseasonedcook.blogspot.com/2008/09/my-legume-love-affair-host-lineup.html"><strong><em><span style="color:#3366ff;">The wellseasoned cook</span></em></strong></a><strong><em><span style="color:#3366ff;">.</span></em></strong></p><br /><br /><p><strong><em></em></strong></p>shalinivhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16904959714456198572noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8124497050781429190.post-19755774875211725092009-09-14T16:01:00.006+05:302009-09-14T16:11:07.558+05:30Singhare ki Burfi<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9fbxofJXo2X5NoAELAI5o7E7eY0vyr8pTYJzX8LprPkAwJZReKdSWXAGV0TLkjEJrazF01GAwhUcTrThIyj2K4LR7jN8QnEYR2k-ACdaHGKq3QFR6Z1lgIP7Pe2eUz7AwHTf4fdlKpPK3/s1600-h/singhara-burfi.jpg"><strong><em><span style="font-family:lucida grande;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5381269993459439314" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 221px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 179px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9fbxofJXo2X5NoAELAI5o7E7eY0vyr8pTYJzX8LprPkAwJZReKdSWXAGV0TLkjEJrazF01GAwhUcTrThIyj2K4LR7jN8QnEYR2k-ACdaHGKq3QFR6Z1lgIP7Pe2eUz7AwHTf4fdlKpPK3/s200/singhara-burfi.jpg" border="0" /></span></em></strong></a><strong><em><span style="font-family:lucida grande;"><br /></span></em></strong><div><strong><em><span style="font-family:lucida grande;color:#33ffff;">Singhara flour is an ingredient that is commonly used for making dishes during Navratri fasts. You can prepare many mouth watering dishes with singhara flour, such as poori, pakori and burfi. Singhara burfi is a sweet dish that you can enjoy with other meals of Navratri. All you have to do is prepare these burfis once and can enjoy them for all the nine days. Singhara burfi is also not very difficult to make and is very yummy in taste. This flour is available easily in markets during Navratras.</span></em></strong></div><br /><div><strong><em><span style="font-family:lucida grande;"><span style="color:#ff6600;">Ingredients<br /></span><span style="color:#ffcc00;">1/2 cup Singhara Flour (water chestnut flour)<br />2 tbsp Ghee<br />1/2 cup Khoya<br />3/4 cup Sugar<br />1/2 cup Water<br />1/2 tsp Cardamom Powder<br /></span><span style="color:#ff6600;">Method<br /></span><span style="color:#ffcc00;">Stir-fry flour in ghee in a heavy pan to a light pink color over low flame<br />Transfer immediately to another vessel after frying. Stir-fry Khoya in the pan till there are no lumps and it is of light pink color Mix cardamom powder and flour to it.Set aside for cooling .<br />Make thick syrup by boiling water and sugar till it is of thicker consistency (One can check for the right consistency by putting a drop of syrup in cold water. If it forms a soft ball than it is of right consistency) .</span><span style="color:#ffcc00;">Remove the pan from flame<br />Mix the syrup immediately to the Khoya mixture, stirring vigorously to blend it well Grease a plate and transfer the mixture to it.Level it and let it cool<br />When cool and set, cut into pieces, using a sharp knife. The Burfi is ready to serve.</span></span></em></strong></div>shalinivhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16904959714456198572noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8124497050781429190.post-8900284889092446582009-09-14T15:06:00.005+05:302009-09-14T16:00:29.527+05:30Poori Kurma<strong>A common in South Indian restaurants, a dish that is liked by all. Poori with Aloo masala also called Poori Kizhangu or served with spicy Kurma, whichever way, its a aure treat.</strong><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6muGLNKay0r4ja6fR5UseelQI_Owi0rxN4arni__uv4seOA7Pf_tfAQqKj6JvplmIVSZtHRrkWsMGyNBSwK8M0J1lnFgzwRKM8DC1fw2yz2FBLbkhzI3shZXQXi-hxjLQOtCYBN3HZt_q/s1600-h/DSC02180.JPG"><strong><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5381267575133855314" style="WIDTH: 279px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 163px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6muGLNKay0r4ja6fR5UseelQI_Owi0rxN4arni__uv4seOA7Pf_tfAQqKj6JvplmIVSZtHRrkWsMGyNBSwK8M0J1lnFgzwRKM8DC1fw2yz2FBLbkhzI3shZXQXi-hxjLQOtCYBN3HZt_q/s200/DSC02180.JPG" border="0" /></strong></a><br /><br /><strong>So here goes my favourite.... a sunday brunch item....</strong><br /><br /><span style="color:#ff0000;"><strong>Ingredients:</strong></span><br /><strong>For poori:</strong><br /><strong>2 cups Wheat flour</strong><br /><strong>Water to knead for dough</strong><br /><strong>pinch of Salt</strong><br /><strong>Oil for deep frying</strong><br /><strong>Knead dough and keep aside for 1/2 hour. Make pooris, deep fry and serve hot.</strong><br /><br /><strong>For Aloo Kurma</strong><br /><strong>1 Potato diced</strong><br /><strong>2 Onion (diced)<br />1 Tomato (diced)<br />1 Green chilli<br />½ tsp Ginger garlic paste<br />¼ tsp Turmeric powder<br />½ tsp Red chilli powder<br />1 tsp Coriander /</strong><a class="glossary-term" href="http://spiceindiaonline.com/glossary/coriander_seeds"><strong>dhania</strong></a><strong> powder<br />½ tsp Salt (or to taste)<br />3 stks Coriander leaves (for garnishing)<br />1 tsp Ghee<br />3 tsp Oil</strong><br /><strong>1 cup Fresh grated coconut<br />1 tsp </strong><a class="glossary-term" href="http://spiceindiaonline.com/glossary/poppy_seeds"><strong>Poppy seeds</strong></a><strong><br />¼ cup Water (approx)</strong><br /><strong>Curry leaves<br />1 Bay leaf<br />¼ tsp </strong><a class="glossary-term" href="http://spiceindiaonline.com/glossary/cumin_seeds"><strong>Cumin seeds</strong></a><strong><br />¼ tsp </strong><a class="glossary-term" href="http://spiceindiaonline.com/glossary/fennel_seeds"><strong>Fennel seeds</strong></a><strong><br />2 Cloves<br />2 Cardamon<br />2 Cinnamon stick (small)</strong><br /><br /><span style="color:#ff6600;"><strong>Method:</strong></span><br /><strong>Grind coconut, khus khus and water to make a thick paste and keep aside. Wash and peel the potatoes, cube them and keep aside. Heat oil and ghee in a pressure cooker, add cumin, fennel, cloves, cardamom, bay leaf, cinnamon and fry them for few seconds then add chopped onions and green chilli saute until golden. Now add the ginger garlic paste and fry for few seconds. Add the tomatoes along with turmeric , red chilli powder, coriander powder, salt and cubed potatoes. Fry for few seconds and add 1 cup of water and pressure cook up to 2 hiss and switch off. When the steam comes to a stop completely, carefully open the cooker and add the coconut paste and simmer for 5 minutes. Garnish with coriander leaves and serve hot with Poori.</strong>shalinivhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16904959714456198572noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8124497050781429190.post-53099995035424748752009-09-14T14:05:00.005+05:302009-09-14T14:23:10.528+05:30Gud Halwa<div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgc6Qj3stwbZc73gGf6hlhEmoo_blBXuPgTAY6bHN8PPcpcdL9JwZcql_Qcrd5J6DbSB0wjlbCfJYqumRBYznk7OjTzmD6lSvoDT6iDmkDYHHRuweiUB8nJ1LoQR-w_VYhi9VcXV9P9TJ7w/s1600-h/DSC02178.JPG"></a><br /><br /><div> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiA-l9JikL0z8Bey0vFNdEVQ8UtsbUM303mnbIGprV_i1rRy9pCnbUI40wKBzaUG3CH1yTM6vB3SOPl0q0eqDndOUWYBc7mwJ7tAdsx_sbQSwZYH7rUuNIIBrsrmMUA7ViLKoLao8fFFiG_/s1600-h/DSC02179.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5381241694885755778" style="WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 112px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiA-l9JikL0z8Bey0vFNdEVQ8UtsbUM303mnbIGprV_i1rRy9pCnbUI40wKBzaUG3CH1yTM6vB3SOPl0q0eqDndOUWYBc7mwJ7tAdsx_sbQSwZYH7rUuNIIBrsrmMUA7ViLKoLao8fFFiG_/s200/DSC02179.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div><strong> Gud or jaggery as we call it is a great source of Iron. A sweet that we all commonly make is sweet Pongal but how about making a Halwa with it???</strong></div><div><strong>Read On....</strong></div><br /><div><strong>Ingredients:</strong></div><div><strong>100 gms Semolina (Suji/Rava)</strong></div><div><strong>50 gms Jaggery (crushed)</strong></div><div><strong>50 gms mixed nuts (chopped)</strong></div><div><strong>3 tbsp Ghee</strong></div><div><strong>1 cup Milk</strong></div><div><strong>1 cup water</strong></div><div><strong></strong></div><br /><div><strong>Method:</strong></div><div><strong> Take little ghee in a pan or kadai and roast the semolina till light brown in colour. Add milk, water, jaggery and cook till it absorbs all the liquid. Add ghee and mix till ghee is well absorbed. Garnish with nuts and serve hot.</strong></div><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyBFF6ubFj5HoZEzpc_hXWWB1yVL7jdseIs_ZrMte1A-sogpzETbOIfJd29IveecwQ-LlaNkq8hBv05xo2VInnS8fCuQHBC1POiOnuVrWgQ-QBeetQW-2qFuw1c93sPrk8Wx0jUgbT1vaz/s1600-h/DSC02174.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5381241682888979666" style="WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 112px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyBFF6ubFj5HoZEzpc_hXWWB1yVL7jdseIs_ZrMte1A-sogpzETbOIfJd29IveecwQ-LlaNkq8hBv05xo2VInnS8fCuQHBC1POiOnuVrWgQ-QBeetQW-2qFuw1c93sPrk8Wx0jUgbT1vaz/s200/DSC02174.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div><strong></strong></div>I am sending this to Shanthi Krishnakumar's <a href="http://shanthisthaligai.blogspot.com/2009/09/event-announcement-dussehra-dhanteras_04.html">Dussehra - Diwali event </a>,and Sara's Corner's <a href="http://simplysara07.blogspot.com/2009/08/sweets-and-savouries-event-announcement.html">Sweets and Savouries event.</a></div></div>shalinivhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16904959714456198572noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8124497050781429190.post-90904828341734637322009-09-12T22:14:00.004+05:302009-09-12T22:39:45.889+05:30Tofu Peas Curry<div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggZDTkR7IE9kFAstlxLXuyicrlD-nQVsyu0NHqW8-UCjQpCwMXN_OlXETETGAk66DZoTR6iT6LjdJUMUz6-LLdVEb5tMmDqlmFzL3WLp14ZcsG04PxtS5QryxGUxZtHn8w4jYs7IKyBfVK/s1600-h/DSC02166.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5380628726937586802" style="WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 112px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggZDTkR7IE9kFAstlxLXuyicrlD-nQVsyu0NHqW8-UCjQpCwMXN_OlXETETGAk66DZoTR6iT6LjdJUMUz6-LLdVEb5tMmDqlmFzL3WLp14ZcsG04PxtS5QryxGUxZtHn8w4jYs7IKyBfVK/s200/DSC02166.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div><div><div><strong><em><span style="color:#66ffff;"> Tofu – also known as Soya Bean Curd - has been called the perfect food. It is high in </span></em></strong><a class="kLink" oncontextmenu="return false;" id="KonaLink0" onmouseover="adlinkMouseOver(event,this,0);" style="POSITION: static; TEXT-DECORATION: underline! important" onclick="adlinkMouseClick(event,this,0);" onmouseout="adlinkMouseOut(event,this,0);" href="http://www.essortment.com/all/tofubenefits_raiw.htm#" target="_top"><strong><em><span style="color:#66ffff;">protein</span></em></strong></a><strong><em><span style="color:#66ffff;">, low in saturated fats and a good source of calcium as well as vitamin E. It is also cholesterol free. Let’s find out more about ‘the cheese of Asia.’<br />Tofu is made by grinding cooked soya beans until a milk is produced. The milk is then solidified with a mineral coagulant calcium sulphate. The resulting tofu is naturally bland. It is, therefore an ideal additive to both sweet and savoury dishes. There are two basic types of tofu. Silken tofu is soft and can be utilised as an ideal additive for dressings, sauces and in dairy free versions of ice cream or cheese cake. Firm tofu, on the other hand, comes in a more solid form. It can be stir-fried, grilled, scrambled, pickled, smoked, baked or barbecued. </span></em></strong></div><br /><div><strong><em><span style="color:#66ffff;"></span></em></strong></div><div><strong><em><span style="color:#66ffff;">Ingredients:</span></em></strong></div><div><strong><em><span style="color:#ff99ff;">Tofu: 200 gms</span></em></strong></div><div><strong><em><span style="color:#ff99ff;">Peas : 1/2 cup fresh and shelled</span></em></strong></div><div><strong><em><span style="color:#ff99ff;">Onion: 1 big chopped</span></em></strong></div><div><strong><em><span style="color:#ff99ff;">Tomato: 2 medium chopped</span></em></strong></div><div><em><span style="color:#ff99ff;"><strong>Ginger: 1/2 inch chopped</strong></span></em></div><div><strong><em><span style="color:#ff99ff;">Red Chilli Powder: 3/4 tsp - 1 tsp as per taste</span></em></strong></div><div><strong><em><span style="color:#ff99ff;">Salt to taste</span></em></strong></div><div><strong><em><span style="color:#ff99ff;">Turmeric Powder: 1/2 tsp</span></em></strong></div><div><strong><em><span style="color:#ff99ff;">Garam masala: 1/2 tsp</span></em></strong></div><div><strong><em><span style="color:#ff99ff;">Oil: 2 tbsp</span></em></strong></div><div><strong><em><span style="color:#ff99ff;">Cumin seeds: 1 tsp</span></em></strong></div><div><strong><em><span style="color:#ff99ff;">Fresh coriander: for garnish</span></em></strong></div><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyPAZp0K5SE2EkM2V30063MgdQHR_rUrvpx8peU51T3r7fEn_NR3xWR3_5vO_vg8pBILa44PcxvAAz0ICa5mb29D3R7uWkDbY6LxzdM3C8QkXq6MigfsYFL1CibpT70DgJn8y5hngxEXmX/s1600-h/DSC02167.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5380628734224669698" style="WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 112px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyPAZp0K5SE2EkM2V30063MgdQHR_rUrvpx8peU51T3r7fEn_NR3xWR3_5vO_vg8pBILa44PcxvAAz0ICa5mb29D3R7uWkDbY6LxzdM3C8QkXq6MigfsYFL1CibpT70DgJn8y5hngxEXmX/s200/DSC02167.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div><span style="color:#66ffff;"><strong><em>Method:</em></strong></span></div><div><strong><em><span style="color:#66ffff;"></span></em></strong> </div><div><strong><em><span style="color:#66ffff;">Take oil in a pan, add cumin seeds and let it sizzle. Add chopped onion, ginger and saute till light brown. Add chopped tomatoes, salt, turmeric, red chilli powder and garam masala and cook till it forms a masala and the oil leaves the sides of the pan. Add peas, little water and cover and cook till peas are soft. Add crumbled tofu and mix well. Remove from heat, garnish and serve hot with rotis.</span></em></strong></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><strong><em><span style="color:#66ffff;"></span></em></strong></div></div></div></div>shalinivhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16904959714456198572noreply@blogger.com0