SAMAYAL ULAGAM

New Project

2011-05-10T17:19:00.011-04:00

Hi Dear Friends,
Sorry disappeared for 1month with out proper notice:))

Actually recently before 3weeks i got so interested into Crochet works, got things from Michaels Art and craft.

In this 3weeks i did 4 headcaps for my Mom, Motherinlaw, Niece and Daughter....I learnt from youtube.

Planning to do more new designs, here i like to mention my hubby's encouragement too. He was in such a happiness and encouraged me like any after seeing my hand works..thanks dear.

Now comes my receipe, i have many in my drafts. Hope to post atleast once in a while for sure.

MINI VEG.UTTHAPPAM

Ingredients:

1.Idly/dosai batter(measurement: 4cup parboiled &1cup uradhal, soak it with few fenugreeks seeds,grind it after 5-6hrs nicely, add salt,allow to ferment it over night).

2.Finely chopped Onion,greenchillies,grated Carrot.
3. Mustard, Jeera, split urad dhal, Curry leaves

Method:

1. First season Mustard, Jeera, Split urad.dhal,curry leaves in little oil.

2. Add this and chopped Onion, green chillies and Carrot to the batter.

3.Check the salt and Pour just small size on hot dosai pan.(I poured 3 mini Utthappam at one time)

4.Drizzle little oil on the sides, so that it comes cripsy.

5. If you wish garnish with chopped Corriander, before you turn Utthappam to the other side for cooking.

6. Serve hot with you favourite chutney.

BESAN SWEET

2011-04-07T13:11:00.006-04:00

One easy sweet which can be prepared very fast, when you receive a short notice of guest visit.

Ingredients:
Bessan -2&1/2 cup
Ghee - 1/2cup
Sugar- 1&1/2cup
Powdered cardomom- little
Nuts- of your choice(i used sliced almonds)

Method:
1. Heat the ghee,fry the besan in slim for 10 mts slowly till you can feel the aroma.
2. Add cardomom powder and gradually sugar in the mixture.
3. Slowly mix it for cook for another 10 mts.
4. Allow it coolfor 10-15mts and make into desired shape,decorate with nuts.

CREAMY RICH MUSHROOM.PEAS.GRAVY

2011-03-31T19:43:00.002-04:00

This is rich creamy gravy which goes well with rotis, dosa etc, best menu for potluck and get-together

Ingredients:
Mushroom- chopped 1cup
Peas- 1/2 cup
Onion- 2 medium
Tomoto-2 small
Ginger- little bit
Garlic- 5 cloves
Tumeric - 1/4tsp
Chilli powder - 1tsp
Garam masala - 1tsp
Salt- as per taste
Cashew-5-6
Milk- 1/4cup
Kasuri Methi powder-1tsp

Method:
1. Fry Chopped Onion, Tomato,Ginger andGarlic one by one& off the stove.

2.After cooling, grind the fried ingredients in mixie along with cashew nut to a fine paste.

3.Cook in pan, add tumeric, chilli, salt,garam masala, mushroom&peas. Allow it to cook in a covered pan for 10-15mts in medium flame.

4.Mix it well, add milk and allow to cook in slim for 10mts.Finally crush the kasuri methi on the gravy&off the stove.

Time for Awards:

JAYhas passed beautiful and encourging awards to me. Thanks Jay, its really giving more enthu and happy.

CRIPSY MASALA PEANUT

2011-03-24T15:25:00.003-04:00

Cripsy and easy snack can prepared with available ingredients from pantry.

Ingredients:
Raw peanut - 1 cup
Besan - 5tsp
Rice flour - 2tsp
Tumeric - a pinch
Garam masala - 1/2tsp
Chilli powder- 1/2tsp
Salt- as per taste
Hing- little

Method:

1. Add all the ingredients one by one in peanut, mix it well.

2.Slowly start adding water little by little.

3. Let the consistency be tight. Inbetween if you feel its too dry, do sprinkle little water.

4.Take few amount of mixture and drop in hot oil one by one.

5. Maintain the flame in medium for whole batches, so that you get nice golden brown&cripsy peanut.

6. If you wish you can even fry some curryleaves and add to the cripsy masala peanut

I always like to thanks this blogs, it not only give space to expression our talent but also learnt many new things from others.

In that way i like to absorb new things and give a try.

I tried Sara's Brinjal Dry curry It came very well, marked it in my menu.
My hubby doesn't like this vegetable,only after coming to U.S i started doing it very rarely.He liked this receipe very much.
Thanks Saras...

INDO-CHINESE FRIED RICE

2011-03-17T19:19:00.010-04:00

This is one more simple and easy receipe can be prepared when we get bored with all our usual menus.

Ingredients:
Rice - 1 cup
Onion- 1 medium
Capsicum - 1 small
Carrot -1
Cabbage - 1/2 cup shredded
Ginger.Garlic paste- 1 tsp
Soy sauce- 3tsp
Vinegar - 1tsp(as i didn't have vinegar, i added citricacid)
Salt - as per taste
Pepper powder- 1-2 tsp
Spring onion - few for garnishing

Method:

1. Cook Rice with little salt and few drop of oil, set aside.(let it cool before we blend with the mixture).

2. Fry first onion,then g.g paste, all other veggies one by one.( all the veggise should be in vertical cut, if your wish add beans, peas,red pepper of your choice)

3. Add little salt, then soy sauce,vinegar, pepper powder mix all the ingredients.

4. Slowly add cooked rice and blend it well, finally garnish with chopped spring onion.

5. Serve with ketup or hot &sour sauce.

PLANTAIN FRY

2011-03-10T16:18:00.002-05:00

Plantain fry is such a easy South Indian receipe which goes well with almost all variety rice, Rasam,Sambar, Curd rice etc.

Ingredients:
Plantain - 1 big or 2 medium
Onion - 1 small
Ginger- small piece
Garlic cloves- 4
Sombu(Aniseed)- 1 tsp
Tumeric- 1/4tsp
Red chilli powder- 1 and half tsp(depending on yoru spiceness)
Salt- As per taste

Seasoning:
Mustard- few
Split Urad dhal- few
Dried red chilly- 1
Curry leaves- 1 string
Hing- a pinch

Method:

1. Scrap the thick skin of Plantain,chop it into coin shape.
(Just put chopped plantain in water with little salt or rice washed water to prevent discoloration).
2. Grind Ginger,chopped onion, garlic cloves, sombu coarsely.
3. Heat little oil,season the things given in seasoning list.
4. Add the grinded paste, fry well&add chopped Plantain in the pan.
5. Now add tumeric,chillipowder,salt.
6. After mixing well add little water and cover the lid, keep the stove in medium flame.
7. Let it cook for 10mts in medium,after that reduce to slim dry roast it.
8. Now receipe is all set and ready to serve.

HAPPY COOKING:))

I'M BACK WITH JIFFY TIFFIN

2011-03-03T16:16:00.021-05:00

Hi Dear Bloggers&Friends,

I know its been very long like nearly 2.5yrs i have posted,took a longbreak.

Wonder how days ran very fast,might be running behind my smarty as well as naughty daughter i forget to note the days:))

I always have a special place in myheart about blogging as it was my friend, company before arrival of my daughter for me always.

I was finding time to post, but some or other things kept me away.

Now i'm back with Jiffy as well as nutritional receipe.

AVAL UPMA/POHA:

Its an instant tiffin which can be prepared just within 5mts-10mts if you keep things ready.

You get pressed and other type, same way white as well red one. Red is considered little nutritive as it has more iron content. I got this during my recent India visit.

Ingredients:

Aval/Poha - 1cup
Onion - 1 medium
Green chillies- 2
Tumeric - 1/4tsp
Chilli powder - 1/2-1 tsp(remember we have also added green chillies)
Salt- As per taste.
Coconut - little(grated)

Seasoning:

Mustard- few
Split Urad dhal: few
Channadhal- 1tsp
Groundnuts- 2tsp
Curryleaves - 1 string
Red chillies - 1(optional)

Method:

1. Soak Aval/Poha for just 3mts, wash it & drain, keep aside.

(Don't squeeze the water tightly with hands,as it might get mashed. For safeside better pour in strainer vessel and gently press on the top layer)

2.Take very little oil, season the items given under seasioning in the pan.

3.Fry the onion in same pan well then add tumeric, salt to the mixture.

4.Finally add drained Aval/Poha, mix well.

5.Give a final tough with our grated Coconut.

6.Enjoy your yummy and jiffy tiffin with family members hot

It taste good and perfect when served hot once prepared. If you have after long time it get little rough needs more chewing(anyway nice exercise for jaws:))right

HAPPY COOKING:))

ARRIVAL OF OUR LITTLE ANGEL

2008-08-25T07:59:00.003-04:00

Hi Dear friends,

I like to share a good news with all myblog friends. I delivered a Cute baby girl by C-section on 17th August. We named her "SATHVIKA".

We slowly started to adjust to new life style, but not completely. Once i am settled with my things, will start blogging as usual.

In mean time i like to thank everyone you tried the recipes and passed their lovely comments inspite of being ideal for long time.

CHANNA DHAL . PAPAD CURRY(KOOTU) AND KAJU KATRI'S SISTER

2007-12-13T18:29:00.000-05:00

In tamil we called it as "Appalam poo kootu".In goes well with karakuzhambhu.

INGREDIENTS:

Fried papad - 6(If big make it into 4pieces)

Channa Dhal -1cup

Potato - 1 medium

Tumeric - 1/4tsp

Chilli powder - 1/2tsp(optional)

Salt- As per taste

SEASIONING:

Mustard
Broken urad dhal
Curry leaves
Hing
Dried red chilli - 1 big

METHOD:

Boil potato and channa dhal with little Tumeric, chilli.powder&salt in water.

Make boiled potato into medium size bits ,allow the mixture to cook for some time till it becomes little thick,now add the fried papads.

Finally add Seasioning and stir well...off the stove.

Now i like to share KAJU KATRI'S SISTER:))

My Niece b'day is on 16th Dec.As they are coming here to celebrate her b'day.So i thought let me prepare 2 sweets.

First one was Jamun,which has come well..Second was Kaju katri.After seeing in Prema's and Pooja's i got more enthu to try soon...I ended up in Kaju Katri's sister..

Finally taste is very good and it is like cashew burfi...

TRIED RECIPES FROM OTHER BLOGS

2007-11-14T12:30:00.000-05:00

Hi Dear Friends,

I know its been long time i posted any post.Actually i got hangup in busy schedule but in that meantime also i was enjoying many recipes by trying from other blogs.

I like to share that with all..

1.) First comes PREMA'S Rava dosai.Coming to Prema's recipes i have tried her version of Carrot.Kheer,Rava Idly&Rava Dosa.All the recipes really are SUPER DUPER hit:)

PREMA'S VERSION

2.) Next comes VIJI'S Cripsy Bajji.I like to add few words here.i tried many times ,which has came out well,but the i didn't get cripsyness....Viji's Version was really very good.

VIJI'S VERSION

3.) MENU TODAY'S Moong dhal Halwa.I prepared this for my Wedding Anniversary.It was rich and easy....We shared with my hubby's office collegues too.Everyone enjoyed alot.Again when i informed my sister, she tried for Diwali..So Thanks MT for making our days special with your wonderful recipe.

MENU TODAYS'S VERSION

4.) SAFFRON HUT'S Ribbon Pakoda.Again its a wonderful snack+easy to prepare even.

SAFFRON HUT'S VERSION

5.) For Diwali i tried RAK'S KITCHEN'S Suzhiyan.Its my first time i tried,it came out very well.

RAK'S KITCHEN'S VERSION

Before all this i tried ASHAJI'S version of Bisibele bhath.But unfortunately i couldn't take picture of that.We all liked it very much,planning to do it again in short.This time i will not miss to take a snap for sure.

THANKS FOR ALL MY BLOG BUDDIES FOR THEIR WONDERFUL RECIPES.....

SWEET AND SAVORY FOR KRISHNA JAYANTHI

2007-10-18T15:01:00.000-04:00

This is my contribution to Viji's Tamil festival cuisine.

(THIS IS GLASS PAINTING DID BY MYSELF BEFORE MY WEDDING.ACTUALLY IT WAS DONE JUST BY OBSERVING T.V SHOW,I DIDN'T GO TO ANY CLASS&SWEET GIFT FOR MY MOM)

Sri Krishna Jayanti marks the celebration of the birth of Bhagavan Sri Krishna. Lord Sri Krishna was born on the 'Rohini' nakshatram (star) on Ashtami day. The festival Sri Krishna Jayanti is also known as Gokulashtami and Janmashtam. The actual day of celebration can be on two different days as the star 'Rohini' and Ashtami may not be on the same day. This occurs between August and September

RAVA LADDU:

Ingredients:

Rava : 1cup
Sugar: 1cup(can increase or decrease based on your wish)
Ghee : 3/4cup
Cardamom: 4-5
Cashew and Raisin:few
Milk :1/4 cup

Method:

First fry in ghee Cashew and Raisin,remove it and fry rava in same ghee nicely.

Powder Cardamom and Sugar coarsely.

Now add this sugar mixture&fried nuts to rava,make into round balls.If you feel dry sprinkle some milk to get the shape...

(MY MOM'S RECIPE:))

I like to introduce everybody a new member of my kitchen.Yes this time when i went to India, i bought a easy press,which is doing alot of wonders now-a-days in my kitchen.It is just 215/-Rs only,but worth it.Along with press we get 15 stainless steel shades.

OMA PODI:

Ingredients:
Ajwain/Omam) - finely powdered-2tsp
Gram flour - 1 cup
Rice flour- 1/2 cups
Red chilli powder - 1tablespoon
Asafetida powder/Hing - 1tsp
Salt - As reqd
Oil for frying
Method:

In a large bowl, mix together flours,chillipowder,salt,Hing,Omam together with little water.

Fill in press, once oil get hot,start squeezing in a circular mode.

When the omapodi turns golden in colour, remove from oil and allow it to drain on clean paper kitchen napkins.

MAIDA MURUKKU:

Ingredients:

Maida/all purpose flour- 2cups.
Urad dhal - 1/4 cup
Hing- 1/4tsp
Butter- 2tablespoon
Sesame seeds or cumin seeds- 3tsp
Salt- As Req
Oil for frying.
Method:

First fry urad dhal in pan without oil and grind into fine powder.

Mix flour,urad dhal powder,butter, Hing,Salt,cumin seeds(i used cumin)nicely,sprinkle very little water to get the consistency.

Fill in press, start squeezing on plastic cover ,drop the pressed murrukku in hot oil.
Remove from oil and allow it to drain on clean paper kitchen napkins.

MILAGUVADAI FOR HANUMAN JAYANTHI

2007-10-04T12:56:00.000-04:00

I like to contribute this recipe for Tamil festival cuisine hosted by VIJI as well thank her alot for giving me this idea.Actually i was in confussion and not able to decide the recipes.Viji gave her wonderful ideas.Thanks VIJI.

Hanuman Jayanthi is celebrated to commemorate the birth of Hanuman, the son of Vayu – God of winds& Anjana Devi, the monkey god widely venerated throughout India

Hanuman Jayanti is an important festival of Hindus. Hanuman is the symbol of strength and energy.

It is celebrated during the month of Chaitra. Hanuman was an ardent devotee of Lord Rama, and is worshipped for his unflinching devotion to the god.

THE STORY OF SINDOORA:

The entire body of Hanuman is smeared with "sindoora" (Sacred saffron color powder) and oil, a symbol of life and strength. According to a popular belief, once when Sita was applying sindoora to her hair, Hanuman asked her the reason for doing so. She replied that by applying sindoora, she ensured a long life for her husband. The more sindoora she applied, the longer Rama's life would be. The devoted Hanuman then smeared his entire body with sindoora, in an effort to ensure Rama's immortality. Hence Hanuman's idol is always daubed with sindoora.

SOURCE INFO

Though I posted already would like to repost here again, as this milagu vadai is very favourite of Maruthi(Hanuman).People use to give this vadamala as a token of their offering to god.

RECIPE - MILAGU VADAI

POOJA

has passed "ROCKING GIRL BLOGGER" award to me...Thanks alot Dear pooja.

SEEC

has passed "POWER OF SCHMOOZE "award to me.Thanks alot Dear Seec.

Now i like to pass this both awards to all my blog buddies..

HEALTHY AND QUICK OATS.VEG UPMA

2007-09-18T16:02:00.000-04:00

I would recommend this for all,as it got high sources and good for health too...Mainly when you add veggies it enhances the dish and add more nutritional values too..

INGREDIENTS:
Oats - 1 cup
Onion(chopped lengthwise)-1/2cup
Green chillies - 2small
Vegetables(as your wish)
Salt- As per taste
FOR SEASONING:
Mustard
Curry leaves.

METHOD:
First Roast the Oats for 10minutes in very lowflame,Keep aside.

In pan season the things given in seasoning column,add chillies,onion,Vegetable and fry well.

Add 1&3/4th cup of water(add little more based on requirement),salt..let it boil well.
Now slowly drop oats in boiling water and close the lid..

Leave for 10-12minutes in low flame,open and mix it well.

Serve hot.

Have it hot,at the same time be concious about water, otherwise oats might get overcooked.

I'M BACK

2007-09-14T08:10:00.000-04:00

Hi Friends,

I'm back,had a nice trip....will catch u all in short..with my mom's recipes..Bye

GOING TO INDIA

2007-08-02T07:37:00.000-04:00

Hi My dear friends,

I'm starting this sunday to India.I would be missing all of you during the break :((...
I got my BIL's wedding by last week of August at Chennai.....Actually it is just a short trip only....so will catch you all in the mid of September...

Mean time enjoy my simple tiffin and dessert(just wanna share my recipe snaps)

SPRING ONION DOSAI:

ICECREAM WITH ICING AND ROASTED NUTS:

BYBYEEE.....!!!!!!!....

HOME MADE PIZZA

2007-07-23T10:33:00.000-04:00

Finally i made it ....yep!!it was my 1year dream....whenever i had or see Pizza i start craving to make myself at home....
But my hubby keeps on saying its not that easy to get the perfect one....i said give me a chance...atlast one day i got all the ingredients...guess how the final product would have come...very bad:((yep it came as hard biscuit...without properly cooked(i made wrong in selecting cheese variety).
After few days again i asked myhubby to give me one more chance...finally i made it:))...before this attempt i did lot of reading in net,, help from our bloggers who tried pizza at home..Thanks for all.

INGREDIENTS:

RECIPE FOR PIZZ DOUGH:
All-purpose flour--2 cups
Active dry yeast - 1/2envelope
Warm water -1/2 cup
Sugar- 1/4tsp
Salt - 1/2tsp

RECIPE FOR TOMATO SAUCE:

Big Tomato - 2
Tomato sauce - 2oz
Onion- 1 medium
Herbs - of your choice(i used oregano)
Basil leaves(optional)
Pepper - 2tsp
Salt- as per taste
Olive oil-1tbsp

RECIPE FOR TOPPING:
Romaine Lettuce - 2 cups
Tomato- 1 medium
Chicken - few pieces(optional)Avoid chicken if you are vegetarian
Broccolli- 15 florets
Mozzarella cheese - 1cup grated
Coming to topping..it is purely based on your desire..you can top with any veggies of your choice like mushroom,greenpepper,spinach etc.,

METHOD FOR PIZZA DOUGH:

In a warm water , add yeast and sugar keep aside for 10minutes...once it get rised,add that mixture to flour&salt..
Mix it well to form a dough consistency,cover the whole dough in air tight container...keep in warm place...

METHOD FOR HOME MADE SPICY TOMATO SAUCE:

Fry the chopped tomato and onion in olive oil.Pour little water,add herbs pepper &salt.Close the pan, once it is cooked, slow the flame.Add toamto sauce&allow it to boil well,try to mash it in laddle..

METHOD OF PIZZA TOPPING:
After 4hours the flour would have raised well.Now divide the dough into big size ball,roll it in rolling pin.Brush the surface with olive oil and start your topping.

Just spread Tomato sauce, top one by one veggies or non veg which you have for topping..Finally cover with cheese and place the pan into oven.

Bake pizza in 425F for 15-20minutes till it turns light brown colour...

Serve hot with seasoning and garlic sauce(optional)

RADISH LEAVES FRY TRIED RECIPES

2007-07-09T10:20:00.000-04:00

RADISH LEAVES FRY:

INGREDIENTS:

White Radish leaves- 1 bunch

Roasted Groundnut - 2 tbsp

Dried Red chillies - 3

Onion - 1/4 cup

Salt - As per Taste

Garlic- 2 flakes

For Seasoning: Mustard, Broken urad dhal, Hing (a pinch)

METHOD:

First clean the leaves and chop finely.

Coarsely grind this dried chilli and groundnuts in blender. Keep aside

Season the things, mentioned in seasoning list. Add chopped garlic, onion, and radish leaves fry well...

Sprinkle little water, add salt and close the lid. After sometime open & mix it well.

Finally mix coarsely powdered groundnut, chilli mixture.

A healthy leafy veg.recipe is ready:))

TRIED RECIPES:

Chicken Chalna:

I tried this from EN SAMAYAL PAKKAM

Wonderful side dish...i am sure everyone will like it at veryfirst time itself...Will you believe in this 1month i prepared it some 4times!!!!!

Carrot Kheer:

I tried this from MY COOK BOOK

A yummy healthy and delicious drink...It was very easy.I prepared it when i invited my friends for lunch, everyone enjoyed this yummy kheer....

RAVA PONGAL & ROASTED BENGAL GRAM CHUTNEY

2007-07-02T19:41:00.000-04:00

It is really a perfect for evening light Tiffin (break-fast).... again very easy to prepare.

INGREDIENTS:

Fine Rava - 1 cup

Moong dhal - 1/4 cup

Jeera& Pepper coarsely powdered -1tsp

Fried Cashew-few

Ginger -1/4inch

Curry leaves - few

Hing - a pinch

Ghee+oil- 3tsp

Water - 1 and half cup(if you need later add another 1/2 cup)

Salt - As per taste

METHOD:

Roast the rava, keep aside.

Roast dhal in dry pan and soak for 30minutes. Boil the dhal for 1 whistle and strain the water.Let it cool(roasting the dhal will enhance the flavour...my personal experience).

Temper the coarsely powdered Jeera&Pepper ,Curry leaves, Ginger,Hing,finally the roasted rava.

Now add hot water, boiled dhal&salt..

Mix well, as such no lumps are formed & close the pan.

Don't wait for whistle, simmer the gas & off the sove after 8mts.

Finally add little ghee and fried cashew...Serve hot...

ROASTED BENGAL GRAM CHUTNEY:

INGREDIENTS:

Roasted Bengal gram - 1/2cup

Fresh coconut - 1/4cup

Green chilly - 1 big

Salt- as per taste.

SEASIONING:

Curry leaves - few.
Hing - a pinch
broken urad dhal - few
Mustard - few

Method:

Grind all the three ingredients,add salt & little water.Seasion with mustard, hing, curry leaves, broken urad dhal.

Enjoy the recipe with your family...:))))

KALA CHANA KUZHAMBHU

2007-06-18T19:19:00.000-04:00

I like to give some intro about Kuzhambhu in my own words, as i feel many of others cuisine bloggers might visit. I don’t want them to feel weird after reading the word "KUZHAMBHU"

Kuzhambhu is nothing but its generally a combination of Tamarind pulp juice, chili powder, salt, apart from this in few variety there will be addition of some spices...but major this 3 item will be used mostly.... It gives a tangy taste with its spicy, sour ingredients in it...(Vegetables like Brinjal, Ladies finger, Drumstick, Chana, Potato etc,in nonveg mostly Fish can be used)

INGREDIENTS:
Onion - 1 big

Tomato - 1 medium

Kala chana - 1 cup boiled

Garlic - 2-3 flakes

Tamarind - small Amla size

Chili Powder - 2-3 tsp

Turmeric - a pinch

Salt- As per taste

For Seasoning:

Mustard - few
Curry leaves - few

METHOD:

First Season Mustard, Curry leaves&Garlice Pieces. Fry lengthwise chopped onion, then tomato.

Add chilli powder, Turmeric, Salt, mix nicely.

Add boiled Channa, 1 cup of water &close the lid.

Once you feel that raw flavour has gone, add thin extract of tamarind. Allow whole mixture to boil nicely, after it is well cooked you can see oil on the top layer...

It goes well with Roti, Plain rice....

You can have with Vathal as side dish.....

AN AUTHENIC DINNER

2007-06-12T09:06:00.000-04:00

This is purely an authentic dinner. It’s familiar mainly in Tamilnadu and some areas of Andhra pradesh too....

POTATO.DRUMSTICK.KARAKHUZHAMBHU

Ingredients:

Tamarind - big lemon size

Drumstick - 1

Potato- 1 big

Onion - 1 small

Tomato - 1 small

Garlic- 3-4 flakes

Chilli powder - 2tbsp

Turmeric powder- 1/2 tsp

Salt - As per taste.

Seasoning:

Mustard - Few

Curry leaves- few

Fenugreek seeds- 6-7 seeds

Vadagam - few (optional)(This is traditional spice ball prepared from the olden days)
Click here to get details:"VADAGAM"

Method:

First soak Tamarind and get thick paste out of that, keep aside.

Boil drumstick and potato with little salt.

Add water to tamarind extract (not too thick or thin), turmeric powder, and chilli powder, salt.

Now season the things given in seasoning list, add vadagam last as it burnts very quickly.

Fry onion, tomato, garlic in the pan (if you wish you can even grind coarsely these three ingredients and fry to get thick consistency)

Pour the tarmind mix and close the lid, once you feel raw smell has disappear, drop the boiled vegetables in it.

Keep in medium flame, leave till become little thick...

CABBAGE.PEAS.CURRY:

As i already mentioned in my previous post, i like to give importance to colour combination too in my meals. This can be done only with cabbage too, just added few green peas to give richness to the recipe.

Ingredients:

Cabbage - chopped 2cups

Peas - 1/4 cup

Onion - 2tbsp

Garlic - 2flakes

Green chilly - 1 big

Salt - As per taste

Sesoning:

Mustard- few

Curry leaves- few

Broken urad dhal - few

Method:

First seasoning the things given in seasoning column.

Then fry the onion, garlic, green chilly, peas, and cabbage for few minutes.

Add little water, salt along with above ingredients and close the pan.

Once it is cooked if you wish garnish with corriander leaves and serve.

TRIED RECIPES AND FISH FRY

2007-06-06T11:23:00.000-04:00

I like to thank specially all our fellow bloggers who encourage till date to try variety dishes. Let me share few, which i tried from our beloved ones.

First comes from TRUPTI'S. I tried Jeera Khari Biscuits. Please check her version
:"HERE"

I tried to twist it inbetween to give a little nice design...

Next comes our Dear Ashaji’s

No Need to give any intro about her, a Wednesday Queen and A Outstanding contributor to almost all Events, An good encouraging blogger for new comers...
I tried her Ragi roti.

Please Check Ashaji's Version::"HERE"

I followed same, but i added methi leaves in flour.

FISH FRY:

INGREDIETNS:

Tilapia (Fish)- 5 thin pieces.
Tamarind extract (thick)- 2tablespoon
Red chillipowder - 2- 3 tsp
Turmeric - a pinch
Food colour (orange)-1/4tsp
Salt - As per Taste

METHOD:

First clean the fish pieces and keep aside.

In Tamarind Extract mix Turmeric, Salt,Chillipowder, Food colour nicely.

The paste should be thick, marinate it at least 1hour before you fry.

Once it is ready to fry, pour sufficient oil and shallow fry it in medium flame.

You will sure enjoy the taste of it with spicy, salt, sourness.... Hmmm Yummy
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VADAKARI(LENTIL CURRY)

2007-05-29T21:02:00.000-04:00

This is one of famous recipes in Tamil cuisine, which now a days became a must in marriage menus...

It goes well with Idly, dosai, appam.....

It’s very easy and can be prepared in short time itself.

INGREDIENTS:

Channa dhal - 1cup
Onion - 1big
Tomato- 1
Green chillies - 2
Sauf - 1tsp
Turmeric powder-1/2tsp
Chilli powder - 2tsp(depends on your spicy level, as we are adding green chilly too)
Garam masala- 1tsp
Curry leaves - few
Ginger. Garlic paste- 1tsp
Cardomom-2
Bay leaves - 1 big
Cloves- 4
Cinnamon-1 small piece
Mustard - few
Salt- As per Taste

METHOD:

First grind soaked channa dhal with ginger,garlic& little salt paste coarsely.

Try to form in to vada shape and deep fry it for few minutes (no need to fry till golden brown, you can take little early).

Once it is cool, scrambled the vada and keep aside.

Now in a pan, pour little oil. Season mustard, sauf; curry leaves, cinnamon, cloves, and cardomom.

Fry lengthwise chopped onions, finely chopped tomato, and slited chillies along with above ingredients.

Add turmeric, red chilli powder, garam masala, salt to the mixture.

Add 1cup of water, close the lid and leave for 10-12minutes in medium flame.

Once you feel all the ingredients is cooked well, start adding this scrambled vadas in the gravy...

Mix gently, keep on flame for 8-10minutes in low flame.

Finally if you wish add fresh corriander and serve.

TAKING A SHORT BREAK

2007-05-19T08:33:00.000-04:00

Couples of weeks been busy, thought let me take a short break and come with bang....

Thanks for all your concern.Will meet you after a long weekend(this month end).

Happy Long weekend...

CHICKEN BIRIYANI & KFC CHICKEN

2007-05-03T11:11:00.000-04:00

NON-VEG SPECIALS(SORRY VEGETARIANS:)))

As i promised to post my two methods of biriyani preparation, i already posted one with mutton biryani, now let me come with chicken...

Ingredients:

Chicken - 1lbs
Rice 2cups
Tumeric - 2tsp
Salt- As per taste
Garam masala- 3tsp.
Curd- 2cups
Biryani masala(i used Shahi briyani masala(everest company)
Ginger.garlic paste-2tsp
Green chillies - 2
Chillipowder(if you wish to have more spicy)
Onion - 2
Tomato- 1 big
Cinnamon - 1 piece
Cardomom -3
Cloves-5
Bay leaf-2 small
Mint leaves - garnishing
Fried cashew- 5-6

Method:

Marinate chicken pieces with enough curd, garammasala, salt, and tumeric for at least 2hours.

Boil rice (75%) with cardamom and bay leaf, keep aside.

After 2hours,fry onion crispy and keep some for garnishing aside, start frying tomoto, cinnamon, cloves, and ginger. Garlic paste. Greenchillies (grinded). Once you feel raw flavour is gone.

Add Chicken pieces, fry nicely till it turns pale white in colour, add curd if we feel you need little.

Check for spicy and salt and close the pan, allow it to cook for 2 whistles for just by closing the pan leave for the 15-20minutes...

Once you feel it is cooked well, allow the gravy to get thick consistency.

Now layer the cooked rice and chicken gravy alternately, inbetween add crispy onion and few drops of food colour.

Keep in slow flame with weight for 10minutes at least or you can do this process in microwave even for 10minutes(dum).

Garnish with mint leaves, friednuts. Serve with raitha or chips.

(The specialty is as the chicken cooks in curd, it gives good taste. No need to add water).

KFC- CHICKEN:

Ingredients:

Chicken - (drumstick pieces - 6)
Kitchen King masala- 3-4tsp
Limejuice - 3tsp
Salt- as per taste
Allpurpose - 1/2cup
Egg - 1 whole
Crushed corn flakes plain - 1 bowl

Method:

Marinate chicken with masala ,lime juice, salt and leave it for 3-4hours(put slits on pieces and marinate).

After4hours make a past with egg and all purpose flour.

Roll on crushed corn flakes and deep fry.

Drop on tissue to absorb extra oil and enjoy hot .cripsy KFC at home.

MUMBAI PAV BHAJI and MEXICAN DINNER

2007-04-26T08:40:00.000-04:00

To be frank this was my first try on Pav bhaji, it has come out very delicious, we both enjoyed it alot.I had in my mind past 2 years, that was from before my wedding, i should try this once for sure....atlast i did it now in U.S

INGREDIENTS:
Potatoes - 2 big
Carrot - 2 or 1
Beans - 10
Cauliflower - 10-15 florets
Peas - 1 cup
Pav Bhaji Masala(i used MDH company)
Red Onion- 2
Tomato-3-4
Butter- 2tsp
Salt - as per taste

GARNISHING:
Onion - few
Corriander leaves

METHOD:

Boil all the vegetables ,fry onion in butter and add coarsely chopped tomotoes ,Pav Bhaji Masala and salt.

Now transfer the Boiled vegetables and on high flame, mix and mash well for about 10-15minutes.Allow it to cook well and serve hot with butter roasted Pav..

Don't forget to garnish with chopped onion,lime juice few drops, corriander leaves before serving..

Do you feel it easy?Yep!!!you are correct, it didn't take much time apart from chopping vegetables....

As masala contains all the major spices needed for the recipes i didn't add any more.

MEXICAN DINNER

One day evening i felt lets do something different from our usual and routine menu..

I prepared Glucomole, bean paste, veg.salad.Already had flour tortillas in my pantry...While my hubby sat for dinner i displayed these items, he was totally happy as he didn't expect this menu...it was change from our rice, sambar, rasam,veg.curry etc.....

I like to share the recipe with all my dear bloggers..

SPECIAL TAMARIND RICE - TEMPLE STYLE(PULIOTHARAI)

2007-04-17T20:52:00.000-04:00

This is very special really because i learnt this recipe from my mom with full care as i like this very much, it taste similar as temple prasatham(offering)...

I like to contribute this to TAMIL CUISINE - RCI.

INGREDIENTS:
Rice- 2 cups
Tamarind Extract - 2 tablespoon
Coriander Seeds- 2tsp
Fenugreek Seeds - 10 seeds
Sesame Seeds- 2tsp
Channa Dhal- 4tsp
Dried Red chilly- 5-6
Turmeric - 1tsp
Mustard little
Curry leaves - few
Hing - a pinch
Salt - As per Taste

METHOD:

Boiled the rice and keep it aside till it become cool.

Fry Coriander seeds, Fenugreek seeds first in dry pan, later add sesame seeds lastly.

Once they are cool, grind finely.

In little oil fry peanuts, Channadhal, Red chillies and grind coarsely.

Now in oil, season the mustard, curry leaves, add hing, turmeric, tamarind extract, salt and let it boil for5minutes.

Then add the finely grinded powder and slowly boiled rice and mix evenly.

Once it gets mixed up, now add the coarsely added dhal powder.

Serve hot with chips...

MUTTON OR LAMB BIRIYANI AND NAAN

2007-04-04T15:26:00.000-04:00

Today I’m going to post a Non.Veg item, as its been long time, as well a roti too which will not be disappointment for vegetarians:))

I use to do Biriyani in two method, let me post now 1st method with mutton biriyani, 2nd method will be posted in short with chicken biriyani.

INGREDIENTS:

Rice - 3cups (basamthi or ordinary(Recommended basamathi for extra flavour and richness)
Mutton or Lamb - 3/4kg(1kg=2.2lbs)
Onion 1 big
Tomato-1 big
Green chillies -2 big
Gingergarlic paste - 3-4tsp
Biriyani masala - 2tsp
Chilli powder - 2tsp(depends on your spiceness,because we have added greenchillies)
Cloves - 3-4
Cinnamom stick - 1
Bay leaf - 1 big
Cardomen -2
Water - 6cups
Food colour - a pinch(kesari)
Mint leaves -1/2 bunch(optional- for good flavour)
Ghee or vegetable oil -2 table spoon
Cashewnut -5-7whole(optional)

Marination:

Yoghurt- 2 tablespoon,
Tumeric - 2tsp
Salt or Lime Juice

METHOD:

First wash the lamb or Mutton cleanly and marinate the mutton with the list given in marination list.(Let it marinate atleast minimum for 2 hours).

Now grind green chillies, mint leaves (preserve some for garnishing), cloves, cinnamon together, keep the paste aside.

Start frying onion, tomato, and the grinded paste together till the raw flavour disappears. Now add Biriyani masala, salt and marinated meat.

Fry nicely, till the meat turns pale colour, add 2 cups of water and put the weight.

It should take some 5-7whistle to be 80%cooked, off the stove. (Depends on the pan type you have)

Till the pressure settles, lets fry the rice.

In a pan, add 2tsp of ghee, cardomen and bay leaf, slowly drained rice and fry on low flame, till it looses its moistness.

Now measure the liquid level in lamp mixture in cup, add additional required water, rice mixture (eg: if you have 4 cups in lamp mixture, then add 2cup=total 6cups)

Close the pressure cooker, put weight, and give 2 whistles.

Once the pressure settle down, add mint leaves and fried nuts.

After 5minutes, gently stir and serve hot with ratio or chips...

Tip: Correct proportion of water is when you dip your middle finger in dish; water level shouldn't cross the first line in the figure.

NAAN

Instead of i explaining you, i think you all can enjoy from the link i suggest you by visual demostration....But i fried on pan instead of baking...
CLICK HERE

SOFT BUTTERMILK COOKIES & TAG

2007-03-28T15:45:00.000-04:00

I feel very happy now, that i can prepare cakes and cookies myself ....

If you ask some 1 year back about this, I will say let me go to bakery and pick you. Now i can make you to sit, relax before T.V prepare myself and serve you:))...

This is my first attempt of making cookies, so just planned to before in small batch, as i don't wanna spoil things...Oh my god! I was surprised as it surprised me with its perfectness..

INGREDIENTS:

All purpose flour - 2&1/2 cup
Buttermilk -1/2cup
Butter -1/2 cup
Sugar - 1cup
Baking soda -1/2 teaspoon
Egg large -1
Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
Vanilla extract- 2 teasppon(optional)

METHOD:

In a mixing bowl, mix butter and sugar until light and fluffy,beat the mixture in egg and vanilla.

Now combine flour, baking soda and salt; add to the creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk and mix well.

Drop by teaspoon onto greased and floured cookie sheet.

Bake at 375° for 10-12 minutes or until edges are lightly browned.

If you wanna to enjoy froasting, just froast and garnish with chopped nuts...

Believe me, taste was very good...mainly the preparation method was easy and time was less.

I was tagged by VIJI for the 5-10things that i do everyday for a successfull life

1. I pray before going to bed and once i wakeup from bed(prayer means not hours together just few seconds)

2. Blogging, where i meet different age and areas peoples who shares our thoughts like a family members.

3. Take a Fruit after our dinner.

4. I get out of bed early even during weekends.

5. I schedule down things before i start.

6. Even if someone is new, i try to give a smile at them.

7. I read News(India) everyday and update myhubby too, while he is back from office.

8. I learn one new word everyday.

9. I like to cook varieties (with colour combination).

10. I listen to melody and spiritual songs to boost me..

Now i tag "SWAPNA","MAHESWARI"and"ANJALI"

If you guys feel comfort please take the tag...orelse not a problem...

EASY &QUICK VEG.PULAVO

2007-03-19T14:15:00.000-04:00

This pulavo is very easy and even a bachelor can do it in short....

I felt this would be a perfect contribution to Trupti's Family and Friends In the Kitchen Event...

One specialty of this dish is, my hubby right from the chopping vegetables till the serving, got some instructions from me while he had doubt, prepared it himself. Thanks Trupti, i took leave from Kitchen in the name of this event:))

INGREDIENTS:

Rice - 2 cups

Chopped Green Beans -1/2 cup

Chopped Carrot -1/2cup

Potato - 1 medium size

Lilva beans - 1cup or peas(any beans of your choice)

Onion -1 big

Tomato -1 small

Kitchen King Masala - 1-2 tsp

Red Chilli Powder - 1 tsp

Tumeric - a pinch

Salt - as per taste

Ghee or Veg.oil - 2 table spoon

Mint Leaves - few (for garnishing- optional)

METHOD:

First Melt the Ghee, fry Onion, tomato and all vegetables...

Once it is fried well, add Turmeric, Kitchen King Masala, Chilli powder, Salt and mix well.

Then drop the soaked rice in pan, fry well, till it looses its moistness.

Now start pouring 4cups of water ,Gently mix and close the pan,put weight..

Keep on medium flame, after 2 whistle off the stove..

Don't open till all the pressure settles down, garnish with mint leaves...

Serve hot with Raita or Chips.

It is delicious , perfect for lazy days...as it can be cooked in very short if you have frozen vegetables handy...

No business of grinding work.... which cuts merely half of our work...isn't it?

From our routine style it was different and tasty ...Kitchen king masala really gives a good taste and flavour to the recipe. I like to thank Seema personally here, because of her only i came to know about this masala

RAVA IDLY

2007-03-14T17:00:00.000-04:00

I tried this dish many times from various sites that almost turned out into bad results. Finally when i was talking to my friend in phone recently got the recipe...It came out good .

INGREDIENTS:

Rava - 3/4 cup

Vermicelli(semiya) - 1cup

Carrot - few bits(optional)

Peas - 10 (optional)

Yoghurt - 2cup ( if you wish,you can use 1&half cup curd,1/2 water)

Baking soda - a pinch(optional)

Cashew - 5-6(break into two bits)

FOR SEASONING:

Mustard
Curry leaves
Jeera
ginger -few bits
Green chilly -1 big
Peppercorns - 5-6

METHOD:

First season the things given in seasoning list and add chopped carrot and peas.(tip:Use more oil)

Fry the whole things, then add Rava and then lastly Vermicelli.

When you feel the aroma, off the stove, once it get cool mix all the ingredients with yoghurt.

Mix nicely now add a pinch of baking soda,cashew,salt.

Pour in the Idly mould and stream it,Serve hot with any chutney.

Rava idly is good to have while it is hot,adding vegetable will increase our interest on the recipe than having plain one.

5 THINGS ABOUT ME (MEME)

I have been tagged by Maheswari long time back for 5 things about me which you don't know.Let me do that now.

(PHOTOGRAPHY BY :MY DEAR HUBBY,PLACE:CENTRAL PARK,NEWYORK).

1. TRI-STATE GIRL-:Born and brought up in Andhra Pradesh,Mother-in-law place Tamilnadu,started my marriage life in Karnataka..

2. I love and was crazy on Lavender colour. Before marriage, my first choice of any dress material,my cosmetic accesories use to be lavender colour, after my hubby's suggestion i started preferring other suitable shades now.

3. I'm Very Sensitive,who gets tears within fraction of seconds when i hear any harsh words from my beloved one..

4.U.S.A DREAM: Believe it or not, it was my dream to come U.S.A from my child hood days, i use to say looking at skies to bless my wish would come true one day( as my aunty said that after 6p.m god flies around in sky to bless our wishes:))))funny no...it was in my 7or 8th class i think).(I REALISED ONE FACT FROM THIS,IF YOU HAVE STRONG DESIRE,DEEP FROM YOUR HEART,ONE DAY SURE IT WILL COME TRUE).But later after marriage i was not very crazy on abroad visit.

5. I'm not a very good cook before i came here, i have improved a lot after coming here particularly after started blogging...Let me thank all my beloved fellow bloggers.

I think everyone would have done this tag. If any one left please feel free to take the tag.

GREEN BEANS POOGATH/PORIYAL

2007-03-07T10:19:00.000-05:00

Green beans poogath for "G".This my contribution to Nupur's "A to Z of Indian Vegetables" weekly event.

HEALTH BENEFITS:

Green beans are an excellent source of vitamin C, vitamin K and manganese. Plus green beans are very good source of vitamin A (notably through their concentration of carotenoids including beta-carotene), dietary fiber, potassium, folate, and iron. And, green beans are a good source of magnesium, thiamin, riboflavin, copper, calcium, phosphorous, protein, omega-3 fatty acids and niacin.

HOW TO SELECT AND STORE :

If possible, purchase green beans at a store or farmer's market that sells them loose so that you can sort through them to choose the beans of best quality. Purchase beans that have smooth feel and a vibrant green color, and that are free from brown spots or bruises. They should have a firm texture and 'snap' when broken.

Store unwashed fresh beans pods in a plastic bag kept in the refrigerator crisper. Whole beans stored this way should keep for about seven days.

RECIPE:
Ingredients:
Fresh green beans chopped:2cups
Toordhal:2-3tsp
Onion small-1
Garlic-2 flakes
Tumeric-a pinch
Salt- as per taste

For Seasoning:
Mustard
Curry leaves
Broken urad dhal
Dried Red chilly-1

Method:

First season the items given in seasoning list.

Fry garlic and onion. Meantime boil toordhal,tumeric added in microwave for 6-7minutes.

Once onion get fried, add chopped beans,mix well.

Add salt and 1/2cup water, close the lid.

After 15minutes, open and gently mix it...

Once all the moistness is dried, add this drained dhal to the curry,off the stove.

This poogath goes well with sambar rice,dhal rice, curd rice,rotis,almost with all main course.If you want you can add coconut in place of toor dhal.

I like to share the receipes which i tried from our beloved friend's blog.

PESARATTU from SAILU'S KITCHEN:

Check Sailu's Version :here

RASMALAI from PRIYA'S KITCHEN:

Check Priya's Version :here

BLACK BEAN BURRITO WRAPS

2007-02-23T14:07:00.000-05:00

I have tasted Mexican dish after my marriage in Bangalore for the first time.To be frank i can say that i didn't go crazy on it at the first attempt.Later, after coming here i had many times.
And now it has become one among my favourite dishes..Who can say no to TACO BELL..right???

Slowly i started preparing at home sometimes.One good thing i like in this dishes is easy and can be prepared in short time.

INGREDIENTS:

Flour tortillas, warmed-4 4 inch
Vegetable oil -2tsp
Onion, chopped -1/2
Red bell pepper, chopped -1/2
Minced garlic -3 tsp
Black beans, rinsed and drained -2cans(15ounce each)(i used dried one here)
Jalapeno peppers -1/2
Cream cheese - few
Salt- as per taste
Chopped fresh cilantro -1/2cup
Green chillies-2 small(optional)

METHOD:

If you are going to use dried one, soak it over night,boil and drain it..

Heat the oil, cook the onion, red bell pepper, garlic and jalapenos until soft, about 3 minutes.

Grind few boiled beans into paste and added along with the above ingredients

Pour in beans and cook another 3 to 5 minutes.

Add cream cheese, cilantro and salt.

Cook until cheese melts.

Click here for ":HOW TO WRAP A BURRITO"

Spoon bean mixture down the center of each flour tortilla. Roll up

GARLIC BREAD- A ITALIAN STARTER

2007-02-15T10:35:00.000-05:00

INGREDIENTS:

Bread Slice - 6

Garlic flakes - 4

Butter - 3tsp

Oregano herbs- few

Salt- optional

METHOD:

First Preheat the oven to 350F.

Mince the garlic and mix nicely with butter(i used its not butter),if you wish add little salt.

Apply this spread on the Bread Slice and sprinkle Oregano and arrange on the baking sheet.

Bake for 20-25minutes....

Serves - 2

Note: I made little variations in Baking temperature level,and used herbs.

If you have any herbs,you can use it instead of Oregano,this all meant for just flavouring agent...

I tried this Reciepe from:http://www.recipezaar.com/21428

This is my contribution to Coffee's MBP Event..

I like to share the receipes which i tried from our beloved blog friends.....

BAGARA BAINGAN from SEEMA'S RECIPE JUNCTION:

Check Seema's Version :here

METHI PARATA from SOUMYA'S HOME SPICES:

Check Soumya's Version :here

VALENTINE DAY'S SPECIAL

2007-02-12T09:44:00.000-05:00

This is my contribution to POOJA'S VALENTINE'S DAY EVENT.

I baked this STRAWBERRY-FRENCH VANILLA CAKE for my dear hubby to express my affection towards him on this special day.

Now let me share a moments which always stays fresh in my mind.

Ours was purely arranged marriage.Believe it or not,till my dad was informing about his name,details to my sister(who use to reside in U.S) in chatting,i don't know his name even..that was like 1week to 10days after our matches was fixed by elders.

But once we got engaged,life was really a wonderful garden with full of roses(even now),though we didn't meet we use to chat in phone,which laid foundation for both of us to understand each other better.

MY FIRST VALENTINE DAY:

We got married in2004 Nov 1st.Feb14th 2005 was on Monday,the situation happend like i want to stay in my mother-in-laws home(chennai), he left the before day night to Bangalore.I was very upset as it was first time we are going to be alone after our wedding....

The next day morning we wished eachother in phone. In the midmorning suddenly my mother-in-law called and informed that i got some parcel.I was totally suprised,just reached my door step,i saw a man holding a flower bouquet .I said its not for me,then he asked is it Usha?
Then i realized its for me,just took,opened the parcel....Oh my god!i was very suprised to see a card,candy and flower bouquet from my hubby.

Shall i reveal one funny part in this incident,my mother-in-law know that before itself itseems.My hubby informed her everything before he left the home, and asked not to inform me.As we might feel scared to see a unknown person delivering flowers,so he alerted her before itseems.
It was really one of the happiest moment i can ever forget,,,,,,I still perseve the candy wrap in my hangbag...

I thank god for blessing me with such a friendly hubby,who takes care of me in all the way.

STRAWBERRY -VANILLA TWIST

2007-02-08T08:28:00.000-05:00

This is my contribution to Maheswari's AFAM Event

The strawberry is a member of the rose family and is unique in that it is the only fruit with seeds on the outside rather than the inside. They are also a very healthy fruit, being rich in vitamin C and a good source of folic acid as well as being high in fibre

INGREDIENTS:

Fresh Strawberry - 2cups
Vanilla ice cream - 2 scoops
Sugar - as per your taste
Vanila extract - 2-3 drops(optional)
Milk - 1/2cup

METHOD:

Drop the Strawberry,milk and sugar one by one in Mixer and blend it nicely.

After few minutes add vanilla icecream,again blend it .

Before serving just sprinkle drops of vanilla extract and serve chill.

I'm sure you will enjoy the twist of two flavours strawberry and vanilla...

Info source:http://www.recipes4us.co.uk/

GUESSING GAME(MEME)

2007-02-04T20:01:00.000-05:00

I have been tagged by My blog friend Pooja.I know it is really very difficult to put in words about our imagination ,that too about a person, well I tried to do .

POOJA: Energetic, creative chef. I always imagine her as fair,with medium height and slim. A cute smile on her lips, not too short or not too long hairs. I always feel her as my age group

SEEMA: Very amiable and amicable person. I imagine her as a good and perfectionist teacher, students asking query and she is clearing it.
SUPRIYA: I imagine her a girl with kid dish and naughty qualities, who is also straight forward type. She should possess good features. She mingles very easily. I don’t whether I am correct; I feel this also when I think about her. Once she feels comfort, she becomes very close with the person, if she doesn’t she finds very hard to spend even few hours with that person…
JAYA: I visualize her as always sitting before laptop and typing something, who also posses good sense of humour,very devotional,littlebit naughty. She is good appreciator, friend and jolly person. Anyway I saw her snap very recently.

ASHAJI: A good busy homemaker, who is a mixture of more modern and less traditional. I imagine her with saree and old traditional lady till I saw her snap,Oh my god! she surprised both me and my hubby with her modern looks…
A good advisor and variety dish maker…who also wishes to see traditional value in her kids

VIJI: Again as many says, she is a lady with full enthusiasm good weight watcher, tries to keep her all time busy,also does miracles in her kitchen.

MAHESWARI: I visualize her with kid beside her, discussing something with her hubby.I really don’t know the reason for it. She is a good listener who considers others suggestion before taking a decision.

SWAPNA: I imagine her as a typical Telugu lady, who posses good height, fair, with smile jewels, authority voice, She should be strict mother, at the same time good friend. She gives respect to the friendship and family values.

VINI: She is a friendly mother, who likes to keep her kid always happy. I visualize her like playing or teaching something to her kid.

SOWMYA: A kind doctor, also with good cooking talent. I imagine her as soft and very sensitive person, fair with short hair.

TRUPTI: I have seen her snaps, still can’t believe her, that she got kids. She seems to me like college going girl, a good narrator and good chef’s wife(just kidding, don’t mind).

ANJALI: A busy person, also find time to give her attendance in blog. She tries to take us to the things, which we forget almost like village style home, kitchen, dressing style, through her blog. I always imagine her with salwar and handbag, getting ready for office, but recently surprised me with her saree photo in her post…

I think I did my best. My kind request, this is just guessing, if anything wrong, please don’t take it to heart my dear friends.

I think i tried to cover most of my friends, but i know still i left few.As post is going very long,it restricts me.

I tag all other friends who haven’t done this guessing Me me.

Pic source:www.clipartguide.com

BIRD'S NEST- A CREATIVE SNACK

2007-01-29T08:38:00.000-05:00

After reading name i can see wonder and smile on your lips my dear friends.Yes it is 100%vegetarian snack,don't panic.

It is one of my favourite from my college days,i have learnt it from my friends.When i'm back to home from hostel, i start trial on my family members.Sometimes they are scared to be my specimen,but i suprised them with this wonderful snack.They enjoyed it alot...Hope you guys too.

INGREDIENTS

Potato -1 big
Peas(boiled or frozen)10-15numbers
Garam masala powder 1tsp
Chillipowder-1/2tsp
Tumeric powder-1/4tsp
Salt-As per taste
Maida-4tsp
Vermicelli-4-5tsp

METHOD:

First boil the potato and mash it finely with out any lumps.

Now add all the powder except maida and vermicelli to the mashed potato,mix it well.

Divide into eqaul size balls and flat it.

Place3-4 peas on potato patties and close,try to roll it into oval shape ball.

Meantime make an paste of maida(for binding) and just roll the potato balls on this paste

Then on the vermicelli.

Keep the pan,pour oil.Once you feel it has reached right temperature.

Drop one by one ball into the oil and fry till light golden brown and drop on towel(to remove excess oil).

Serve hot with tomato ketch up.

Actually the vermicelli gives appearance like twigs and dry grass,Peas as eggs.Hence i think it should have got this name.

Its very easy and doesn't take much time even.

CARROT.BEANS POOGATH/PORRIYAL

2007-01-24T08:21:00.000-05:00

This is my contribution to Pooja's Republic event. Actually it was in my draft,when i felt this receipe set with pooja's criteria like the receipe should have 3colours of our flag. I started posting it immediately.

Carrot-Saffron
Beans -Green
Coconut-White

INGREDIENTS:

Carrot: 2-3
Beans : 15(long size)
Onion :1/2 (small)
Garlic:2-3flakes
Tumeric -a pinch
Salt- As per Taste
Coconut-1tsp

FOR SEASONING:
Mustard sees
Broken urad dhal
Curry leaves
Hing(optional)
Dried red chilly-1 (big)

METHOD:

First season the things given in seasioning column,then add chopped garlic and onion.

Fry till the raw flavour disappears,slowly add both the vegetables and fry for a while.

Then add tumeric and salt,stir it well and pour 1/2cup of water.

Reduce to medium flame and close the pan.

Leave for some 12-15minutes, check inbetween once.

Once you feel it is done, off the stove and spread shredded coconut and stir gently.

You can have this with rotis and rice varieties.As it is combo of 2vegetables, i am sure all genders will enjoy the taste and colour of receipe.

WOW! I'M TAGGED

2007-01-03T11:11:00.000-05:00

Hope every one would have enjoyed their holidays and started newyear in pleasant and cheerful way.

I THANK SWAPNA&JAYAKARTHIK FOR TAGGING ME.

I felt after coming here that i missed most of my friends,but luckily blog is doing a great job by creating a wonderful place where its a chance to get to meet good peoples, share our feelings.

Now let me start with my Meme:

3 Things that makes me to laugh:

1. Tamil and Telugu comedies
2. Sit&chat with cousins
3. When sister says about my 2year old niece activities(her ticky activities).

3 Thing that makes me to cry:

1. Rememberance of my kid (i delivered her thru caesearean lastDec16th, as she drunk more water during delivery,her brain cells got damage,she was in coma and expired within5days)
2. Hurted by my beloved ones
3. When my beloved falls sick

3 Things that scare me:

1.To imagine a life without my hubby even in dream.
2.Lizard
3.To stay alone in big house during nights.

3 Things that i love:

1.Get all things ready for my dear hubby in advance
2.Talk with my sweet niece(2+) hourstogether in phone
3.Learn new things

3 Things that i hate:

1.Gossips
2.People with very reserved face, even no smiles at others atleast for formalsake.
3.Jelously

3 Things that i can do:

1.Cook
2.Painting
3.Mingle with even new people very easily.

3 Things that i don't want to listen:

1.Harsh words
2.Noisy music
3.Unnecessary matter which spoils our good mood.

3 Things that i want to listen:

1.My Hubby saying that Wow! the receipes are good and i liked it very much
2.Blessing from elders
3.My niece's voice

Favourite foods:

1.Almost all Breakfast item
2.Chicken 65
3.Greengrapes

Beverages i drink regularly:

1.Water
2.Fruit juice
3.Thatz it

3 Tvshows i watch regularly

1.Weather channel
2.Wheels of Fortune
3.Funny videos

3 Things i don't understand:

1.Sometimes why people act weird
2.Origin of natures
3.Toddler language

3 Things i want to learn:

1.New technology
2.Many languages
3.Magic,by which we can satisfy all human(hehehe!!!i do know well it is impossible to satisfy all the mankinds, as everyones feelings and taste are different)

3 Things i want to do before i die:

1.To settle well in own house
2.See kids grownup and hold nice positions
3.I want to service as much as i can

3 Things on desk:

1.My Mobile
2.Laptop
3.A Book with pen beside

3 Things that i'm doing right now

Typing Meme
MenuPlanning for today's dinner preparation
Listening Music

3 Friends i want to tag:

Annaparabrahma
Menu Today
Lakshmiammal

If you are interested you can take up the Meme my dear friends, its not pressure.

HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL MY BLOG BUDDIES

2006-12-28T08:40:00.000-05:00

ON THIS SPECIAL DAY I LIKE TO WISH ALL MY BLOG BUDDIES

AND THANK FOR THEIR ENCOURAGEMENT.

MY FIRST FROASTED CAKE

This is my froasting cake i tried for my niece b'day.It came out very well, infact everyone enjoyed because of less froasting.

Selfsatisfied is the great feeling we get when we prepare ourself for our beloved ones.

POTATO.PEAS GRAVY/THOKKU

2006-12-12T18:14:00.000-05:00

This is my contribution to Pooja's this week veggie"POTATO"

Ingredients:
Onion-2big
Tomato-2
Potato-2 medium size
Peas-1cup(fresh or frozen)
Garlic-2flakes
Tumeric powder-1/2tsp
Red chilli powder-3tsp
Salt-As per taste
For Seasioning:
Mustard seeds
Broken urad dhal
Curry leaves-few
Hing(optional)

Method:

Season Mustard,Broken urad.dhal in oil. Add Hing,curry leaves,garlic.

Now slowly add chopped onion,fry for a while start adding tomato,potato,peas one by one.

Keep frying for sometime, then add tumeric, chilly, salt to the receipe, mix nicely.

Once you feel it is mixed evenly add 1glass of water and close the lid.

Leave the receipes on slow flame, for atleast15-20minutes.

Periodically keep stirring the gravy inbetween, you can find oil on the top layer seperated from receipe(this is the indication, all the ingredients are cooked well),

Now without lid, keep on flame for fewminutes, to get thick consistency.

Off the stove, garnish with corriander and serve.

It is very easy receipe, which goes well with Rotis,South Indian tiffin varieties like Dosai, Idly .Even you can mix with boiled rice , which is perfect for lunch box.

If you wish to add more vegetables,you can add cauliflower,carrot along with peas.

MILAGU VADAI(A HOT SNACK FOR COOL WEATHER)

2006-12-05T15:04:00.000-05:00

Ingredients:

Uraddhal-1cup
Rice flour-1/4cup
Peppercorns-10-12
Salt -As per taste
Jeera-1-2tsp
Oil-For deep frying..

Method:

First soak the dhal for atleast 2hours and grind in mixie coarsely,keep aside.

Now fry the rice flour in dry pan,till you feel the aroma..

Meantime make jeera and peppercorn coarse powder.

Now add all the ingredients,divide into equal size balls.

Pat on the plastic paper,which is greased with oil, with help of wetting your hands in water, make into flat and drop a hole in centre.

Fry in oil and drop on tissue papper, to remove excess oil.

This is famous prasatham in temple shops, particularly in South India.

FENUGREEKLEAVES WITH MOONGDHAL/KEERAI.KOTTU

2006-11-28T18:08:00.000-05:00

This is My Contribution to Pooja's this week vegetable.I'm really glad to participate in this.

Ingredients:
Fenugreek leaves ---1 bunch
Moongdhal- 1/3cup
Onion chopped-1/3cup
Green chilly-1(optional)
Garlic-2flakes
Salt-as per taste
Coconut-little
For Seasoning:
Oil-little
Mustard seeds
Redchilly-1
Broken urad dhal
Hing

Method
First boil the dhal and keep aside(not to be over cooked)

Then in pressure pan,boil leaves with onion, garlic,greenchilly in very little water(TO PREVENT THE LOSS OF NUTRIENTS).

Once the pressure settle down,mix both the ingredients,keep in low flame for 5-10minutes.
Meantime season the ingredients given in the above list, add to the receipe.

Finally add coconut and gently mix,off the stove...

You can serve it with Ghee and Hot rice...

LUNCH FOR THE GUEST

2006-11-27T08:59:00.000-05:00

Last week we have invited my hubby's collegues for lunch.They enjoyed the receipes alot as everybody were bachelors,who was longing for long time homemade receipes...

Menu in first snap:
1.Chinese Fried Rice
2.Onion.Raita
3.Tindora Masala(Thanks for the receipe Lakshmi(Flavors of Indian Rasoi)
4.Chappathi

Menu in the second snap:

1.Plain Rice
2.Prawn Curry
3.Chicken Kurma
4.Rasam
5.Chips
6.Beetroot Halwa(Sweet)

PEAS PANNER PULAO

2006-11-16T20:03:00.000-05:00

Ingredients

Peas----2cups(fresh or frozen)
Panner--1cup(cubes)
Rice---4cups(ordinary or basmathi)
Water(hot)--8cups
Greencchillies--4long
Gingergarlicpaste-3tsp
Onion chopped-2cup(lengthwise)
Mint leaves--few
Cloves-3-4
Cinnamon-1 piece
Cardomoms-3
Bay leave -1
Salt-asper taste
Ghee-for aroma
Corriander-for garnishing

Method:
First grind cloves,cinnamon,greenchilles with gingergarlic,keep aside.

Then fry cardomom,bayleaf,onion in oil,slowly add the grinded paste.

Fry till raw flavour disappears,then add peas,panner&mint leaves.

Once it is fried,then start adding rice,fry till it looses its moistureness.

Now add hot water,then add salt.Close the pan,leave for 10-12minutes(2whistle).

Open the pan,once all the pressure settles down.

Add ghee,gently mix once or twice.

Garnish with corriander,serve hot with Any gravy or Chips.

FOOD FROM OTHER BLOGS

2006-11-15T15:29:00.000-05:00

Hi,

The post is to thank my fellow bloggers...

I tried 2 snacks,which turned everywell...

1).Shell Seedai- from Menutodday,but i added sugar...check out the site for the version..http://menutoday.blogspot.com/2006/08/shell-seedai-seedai-grater-this-is-my.html#links

2).Panasa thonalu-from Krishnaarjuna....check out the site for the version...http://krishnaarjuna.blogspot.com/2006/10/vijaya-dasami-treats.html

And also tried many other receipes like 7cup sweet,rava dosai...but i missed to take snaps,finally i would like to thank all my bloggers.

2006-10-20T12:31:00.000-04:00

TAGGED BY ANNA_PARABRAHMA

I'm thinking about: tomorrow's diwali preparation and my 2nd wedding anniversity which falls on Nov1st
I said: SMILE IS THE BEST MEDICINE

I wish: to have additional member in my family

I hear: listening to diwali related tamil songs in shyam radio site

I wonder: creation of nature,technology developement.

I regret: when i 'm not able to finish the work which i plan in time,after silly fights with my hubby

I am: a very friendly,sensitive person,altogether amiable and amicable person

I like: to spend time with my hubby,chat with friends,cooking,painting.

I sing: songs while i'm happy,sometimes while cooking

I cry:when i'm hurted by my close ones

I am with my hands: typing,cooking

I write: i use to write alot to magazine,letters to fnds, when i feel like writing in my college days.
I confuse: myself and start confusing others sometimes

I need: good ones around me,god's and elders blessing always

And finally:before i finish, let me thank annaparabrahma for tagging me on
this...

Indo-Chinese Egg Fried Rice

2006-10-13T15:27:00.000-04:00

INDO-CHINESE EGG FRIED RICE

Ingredients:

Boiled rice(2cups)

Egg-3-4

Broccoli-1/2bunch

Green bellpepper-1/2

Onion-1medium(chop in lengthwise)

Soysauce-2smalltsp

Salt-as per taste

Pepper-3tsp

Method:

First mix pepper and salt with little water and beat the eggs nicely,keep aside.

In a pan add little oil and start frying chopped green bell pepper,broccoli and onion.

Once it is fried,add soysauce and mix well.

Now add the egg mixture,while it is half done,add the boiled rice
Keep the flame in slim, start mixing well till you feel that all the ingredients has mixed and egg has cooked well.

It is actullay chinese receipe tried in our Indian style,by adding onion and other stuff...

It is v.easy receipe and also make us to feel different from our ususal receipe...

Broccoli helps in preventing stomach and colon cancer•It is also a good dietary source of fiber, provitamin A carotenoids, vitamin C and vitamin K.

2006-10-04T08:50:00.000-04:00

MUTTER PANNER GRAVY

Ingredients:

Green peas --2 small cups
Panner --few cubes
Ginger -small piece
Garlic -4-5flakes
Green chillies-3
Onion -2
tomato -----2
cloves -4-5
Cinnamon ----1 small piece
Chilli powder --little(as we already add greenchillies)
Salt -as per taste
Turmeric - a pinch
Colouring agent-a pinch(orange or red)
Corriander--for garnishing
ghee-a littel(for aroma)

Method:

1. First if are going to use frozen peas,then fry it in little oil and keep aside.

2. Fry the panner and drop it in cold water and squeeze the water and keep aside(even you get fried panner as packed).

3. Now grind all ingredients from Ginger to Cinnamon

4. In oil fry all the grinded ingredients till the raw flavour goes,then drop this peas and panner in the gravy.(If you are going to use fresh peas then you can fry along with ingredients).

5. Now add salt,tumeric powder,chillipowder and mix it well.

6. In a 50ml of water,mix the colouring agent and add to the receipe.

7. Add some water and close the pan,leave the receipe for some15-20minutes in slim.

8. Open the lid and mix well,add ghee and garnish with corriander and serve

This gravy goes well with Chappathi and Naan.

2006-09-27T12:12:00.000-04:00

MASAL VADAI

Ingredients:

Bengal gram---2cups

Greenchillies---1-2

Ginger----a piece

Onion chopped---1-1/2cup

Curry leaves-few

Aniseeds-few Salt---as per taste

Garlic(optional)-2-3flakes

Method:

Soak gram for 2hours,then grind coarsely in mixie.Keep aside.

Now grind greenchillies,ginger,Garlic,Aniseeds and mix with mixture.

Then add curry leaves,onion,salt and mix well.

Heat the pan meantime and start making the mixture into round ball and press as flat with palm.

Onceyour complete this,fry the vadai till golden brown and drop on tissue paper(to absorb extra oil)

This goes well as snacks with tea or even with sambhar rice,lemon rice....

2006-09-14T08:41:00.000-04:00

This is very easy receipe,you can prepare with left out thing in your kitchen....

Kids will surely like it,you can prepare it for evening tiffin also.

TIP BIT IDLY

Ingredients:

Idlies-4-5
onion-1cup
channa dhal-2tsp
tumeric-3/4tsp
chillipowder-2tsp(small)
ghee-1/2tsp
Salt-for taste

For Seasoning:
oil-2tsp
Mustard-few
curry leaves-5-6

Method:

First season mustard in oil and add curry leaves and channadhal,fry for some while.

Cut onion in lengthwise and fry them in oil nicely

Cut Idlies in square bits and keep aside

Now add tumeric,chilli powder and Idly bits.

In low slim flame,start stiring it well,till all ingredients get mix together.

Finally add ghee and stir once,off the flame...

Serve Hot.Instead of having ususal idly, having idly in different way will be surely interesting...

Moreover it can be done with left out idly.

2006-09-12T12:21:00.000-04:00

As we usually prepare normal shape murukku,i thought let me try in different shapes with maida.

ROUND MAIDA MURUKKU

Ingredients:

Maida-4Cups
Urad dhal -1Cup
Ajwan seeds-1tsp
Ani seeda-1tsp
Chilli powder-2tsp(small)
Salt as taste
Butter-2tsp

Method:

First steam maida without mixing water in pressure cooker for 2 whistle.

Then fry urad dhal in pan without oil, then powder it .

Mix both flour,then add remaining ingredients

Nicely mix it well,slowly add water try to get it in dough form.(it should n't be very loose or tight.

Meanwhile heat vegetable oil in pan,take little dough,try to make into straightline and join both edges.

After completing this,fry till golden brown and take away from pan.

Store for somewhile on kitchen towel,so that oil get absorbed,then store in air tight container.

2006-09-08T16:47:00.000-04:00

Hi friends....

This is my first post.I prepared this for My Sweet Husband on his birthday..

CARROT AND MIXED NUT CAKE

INGREDIENTS :

Betty Crocker Carrot Cake Mix or any other company ---1packet
Eggs ---3
Vegetable oil ---1/3cup
Water ---1Cup
Walnut,cashew and raisins ---1Cup

Method:

First mix all ingredients except nuts,meanwhile preheat the oven to350degrees.

Now beat the mix nicely for 2minutes in mixie,grease the pan,spread few nuts on the pan.

Then spread a thin layer of mix, again spread the nuts and repeat with mix...

Now bake the cake for 30minutes.

For Decoration:

Cashewbits few

Cloves

FruitJam(mix 1tsp of jam with few drops of water and heat in micro wave for 20-25seconds)

As i felt froasting is over calories,just thought let me decorate with whatever available at home.

you can make as your wish,using your creativeness.

2006-09-07T02:37:00.000-04:00

Hi friends,

I just created account newly....would like to publish my dishes.

I'm married.I'm from India,currently in U.S...

catch u later friends...bye..meet u with my dish