Friday, November 20, 2009
Karuvepilai kuzhambu
Roast channa dal,urad dal, dhania,cumin seeds,pepper,vendayam,red chillies &lots of curry leaves.Powder. Season mustard channa & urad dal,chilli,mustard & kayam.Add water & tamarind water,haldi & ground items,salt ,jaggery & riceflour.Cook till desired consistency.
Rawa Idli
1cup fine Rawa,add seasoned urad dal,channadal,mustard,fried cashews,raisins,chopped gr.chillies,ginger,curry leaves & vegs.Add 1/2 cup fermented curds,cor.leaves coconut etc.Steam cook the idlis for 10 -12 min.
Garam masala powder
Cloves -----10gms
cinnamon ---20gms
Dhania------2ladles
Thakkola----3
Roast dhania ,warm the remaining ingredients & powder.
cinnamon ---20gms
Dhania------2ladles
Thakkola----3
Roast dhania ,warm the remaining ingredients & powder.
Spinach soup
In a sauce pan ,saute the minced onion in butter lightly,Add the spinach [500gms]& 2cups water.cook till dry.Pass it through the sieve.Mix this puree with 2 cups of veg stock& 1cup milk.Just before serving add 1/2 cup milk&salt.Serve with bread routons
Lemon Icecream
Boil 4 cups milk & 1 cup sugar till it is reduced to 3 cups.stir till cold.Melt 1tbsp butter in a saucepan,stir in 1tbsp flour& a pinch of salt to make a smooth paste.Slowly add 1/3 cup of milk& cook over a low flame till it becomes thick.Add rest of the milk.Chill in a fridge tray.When freezing has started turn it into a chilled bowl.Beat & add 1tsp grated rind & 2 tbsp lemon juice & colour.Return to tray & freeze again.
Kulfi
Grind 2 ozs each almond & pista & 1 oz of cashew using milk. Dilute it with 2cups of milk.Mix with thin condensd milk,1 cup cream,3 drops almond essence& 2 drops green colour.Pour into moulds.Dilute 4 tbsp cornflour in water & cook while constantly stirring till it is thick.Press it nto coldwater through chakli mould.Make a syrup with 8tsp sugar & 6 tbsp water. Serve the kulfi with falluda & syrup.
Brinjal chutney
Take a fresh brinjal,smear oil& roast over fire.Skin it & grind wit 1tsp chilli owder,small lemon sized tamarind ,coconut & salt.Heat oil,season with mustard,red chillies & Urad dal.
Pal adai prathaman
Dissolve 600gms of aggery in water & make a thick syrup.Put the adas into it with 2 1/2tbsp ghee&stir well.Put 3rd extract of 1coconut.When almost dry pour the 2nd extract.When it is almost thick add the 1st extract,1/2 cup cow's milk.Add cardamom,cashew,kisis& slives of coconut.
Mixed vegetable Curry
Carrots 2,potato 2,capsicum 1,peas 50 gms,2 tomatoes,1 onion,2 pods garlic,1/2"ginger.Chop onions,ginger & garlic finely.Fry in oil,add the vegs & then the tomatoes,finely chopped.Stir fry.Add haldi,sambar powder & water. Close & cook till cooked.Add salt,garam masala,& jaggery.
Carrot kheer
Cook 2 carrots in a cooker without water.Soak 6cashews,almondsfor 4 hrs.Grind finely with 2 cardamom & 1tsp coconut.Mash the carrots. Add the ground Paste to ilk & bring to boil.Add the carrots,simmer,add sugar.Cool
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Stuffed Brinjal
Roast & powder 1tsp dhania,1tsp channa dal,1tsp urad dal 2 red chillies.Mix salt. Stuf the brinjals & fry over a low fire.
Stuffed paavakkai
Cook paavakkai without water in a cooker for 1 whistle.Cool,slit & remove the seeds.Make a paste of besan,cumin seeds,chilli powder & salt with oil[no water].Fill this in the pavakkai & tie with a strng. fry in oil over low fire.
Tamarind Rice
Roast dry& grind the following
1 ladle dhania,5red chillies,/2 tsp vendeyam,1/4tsp sesame seeds.Seaso mustard,kayam,gr.chilli,urad dal,channa dal&red chillies & curry leaves.Add tamarind water & ground powder & allow to boil.Add jaggery & salt.Add frid cahews & groundnuts.
Mix with rice.
1 ladle dhania,5red chillies,/2 tsp vendeyam,1/4tsp sesame seeds.Seaso mustard,kayam,gr.chilli,urad dal,channa dal&red chillies & curry leaves.Add tamarind water & ground powder & allow to boil.Add jaggery & salt.Add frid cahews & groundnuts.
Mix with rice.
Baby potatoes--dum
Peel baby potatoes & half cook them. In a kadai put oil,1tsp sugar,& haldi.Fry potatoes till golden brown.Remove & keep aside.Fry 2 chopped onions,2 tomatoes,ginger-garlic paste,red chilli powder & garam masala.Add the potatoe,water& cover & cook on slow fire.
Kofta Kurma
Grate 1 raw papaya & squeeze out water.Add 1 lade besan,salt,1/4 tsp garam masala,tsp ginger-garlic paste&1/2 tsp chilli powder.Mix well& make balls & deep fry.Add to the gravy.
Gravy--
Grind 3 onions,4 tomatoes,ginger &garlic,red chilli powder & haldi. Fry nicely till the raw smell goes.Add coconut milk &salt &cook till it thickens.
Gravy--
Grind 3 onions,4 tomatoes,ginger &garlic,red chilli powder & haldi. Fry nicely till the raw smell goes.Add coconut milk &salt &cook till it thickens.
Garlic Pickle
Garlic pickle--Valliammai
In a kadai,put sesame oil[1ladle],season mustard.Add1up peeled garlic,haldi & 1tbsp PURE REDCHILLIPOWDER.Stir fry till garlic canges colour before adding chilli powder.Add juice of 6 lemons.Bring to boil till oil separates & thickens.
In a kadai,put sesame oil[1ladle],season mustard.Add1up peeled garlic,haldi & 1tbsp PURE REDCHILLIPOWDER.Stir fry till garlic canges colour before adding chilli powder.Add juice of 6 lemons.Bring to boil till oil separates & thickens.
Kuzhal Puttu
Kuzhal Puttu----awesomecuisine.com
Ingredients:
1 kg raw rice
1 cup coconut gratings
salt to taste
a little water
Method:
1. Clean and soak for 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Drain all the water, spread the rice on a cloth for water to get absorbed.
2. When rice is quite dry, powder it in the dry grinder or the mixi.
3. Sieve the flour, remove the grit, put this back again, grind and sieve.
4. Repeat the process till all the rice has been made into flour.
5. Take 2 cups of the sieved flour, lightly roast on a low flame,avoid lumps while roasting. Remove from fire, cool.
6. Add salt to 3 tbsp of water mix and add this to the flour and mix the flour to resemble bread crumbs. Keep this aside for half an hour.
7. Use a puttu kuzhal, fill it up with the mix like below.
8. Spread some coconut gratings at the base, put some flour, coconut gratings and again flour. Repeat the process ending with coconut. Close the kuzhal and keep it in a vessel & boil for a while till steam comes out of the kuzhal. Remove the kuzhal from boiling water.
9. Place the kuzhal on a plate, open both ends and with a stick or a ladle, gently push the cooked puttu out.
It will be cylindrical in shape. Cut this into thick slices.
Serve hot with kadalai curry or sugar and banana.
Ingredients:
1 kg raw rice
1 cup coconut gratings
salt to taste
a little water
Method:
1. Clean and soak for 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Drain all the water, spread the rice on a cloth for water to get absorbed.
2. When rice is quite dry, powder it in the dry grinder or the mixi.
3. Sieve the flour, remove the grit, put this back again, grind and sieve.
4. Repeat the process till all the rice has been made into flour.
5. Take 2 cups of the sieved flour, lightly roast on a low flame,avoid lumps while roasting. Remove from fire, cool.
6. Add salt to 3 tbsp of water mix and add this to the flour and mix the flour to resemble bread crumbs. Keep this aside for half an hour.
7. Use a puttu kuzhal, fill it up with the mix like below.
8. Spread some coconut gratings at the base, put some flour, coconut gratings and again flour. Repeat the process ending with coconut. Close the kuzhal and keep it in a vessel & boil for a while till steam comes out of the kuzhal. Remove the kuzhal from boiling water.
9. Place the kuzhal on a plate, open both ends and with a stick or a ladle, gently push the cooked puttu out.
It will be cylindrical in shape. Cut this into thick slices.
Serve hot with kadalai curry or sugar and banana.
Vegetable Bonda
Boil 2 potatoes,peel & keep aside.Chop 1 carrot,1/2 capsicum,5beans,2gr.chillies,1/2"ginger,3pods of garlic. shell 50 gms of gr.peas.Season mustard ,kadalai paruppu,urad dal& curry leaves.Add the chopped vegs & fry.Keep closed &cook with sprinkles of water.Wen cooked add the boiled potatoes,& haldi.Add salt,coriander leaves.Add a dash of lemon juice.Mix &make balls.Take 1/2cup besan ,1tbsp rice flour,salt,pinch of soda,1/4tsp chillipowder.Add water &make batter.Dip the balls in the batter & deep fry,over medium flame.
Murukku
Powder 4 cups rice flour,1cup roasted urad dal finely.Add 100gms of butter,salt ,cumin & kayam.Make a thick dough &make murukku.
Rawa Kesari
Roast 1cup rawa in ghee.Boil 3 cups of water ,add rawa, add colour if required .Add fried cashews & raisins,powdered cardamom & ghee.
Pauppu vadai
soak 1cup kadalai paruppu for1 1/2hrs.Drain well. Add 1 red chilli,2pods garlic,&salt. Grind coarsely.Add saunf.Add onion,curryleaves &chopped bananaflower.Make vadai.
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Jaggery Payasam
Soak 1/3cup raw rice for 2hrs.grind it along with 1/2of a coconut,& a few cardamom finely.
In a thick bottomed kadai,add 2tbs ghee & 2cups water.When it boils,slowly add the ground rice while constantly stirring.Cook,add water if necessary.Add 100 gms of jaggery [powdered].& milk if necessary.Garnish with fried raisins & nuts.[Some cooked moong dal also can be added].
In a thick bottomed kadai,add 2tbs ghee & 2cups water.When it boils,slowly add the ground rice while constantly stirring.Cook,add water if necessary.Add 100 gms of jaggery [powdered].& milk if necessary.Garnish with fried raisins & nuts.[Some cooked moong dal also can be added].
Corn-chowder
2tbsp butter
1cup chopped onion
1cup chopped celery
3tbsp all purpose flour 3cups vegroth
1cup diced otatoes
2cups corn kernels
1/8tsp dried thyme
1baylaf
1/3cup heavycream
1/4ts pepper
salt to taste.
In a saucepan melt 1tbsp butter.Cook onions & celery.Add flour& stir till absorbed.Add broth & bring to boil.Add potatoes,cornflour,thyme & bayleaf. Boil.Stir in the cream,pepper & salt.
1cup chopped onion
1cup chopped celery
3tbsp all purpose flour 3cups vegroth
1cup diced otatoes
2cups corn kernels
1/8tsp dried thyme
1baylaf
1/3cup heavycream
1/4ts pepper
salt to taste.
In a saucepan melt 1tbsp butter.Cook onions & celery.Add flour& stir till absorbed.Add broth & bring to boil.Add potatoes,cornflour,thyme & bayleaf. Boil.Stir in the cream,pepper & salt.
Carrot- cauliflower soup
3cups sliced carrots,1 1/2 cup broth,1 1/2 cup water/buttermilk,1cup cauliflorets,3tbsp diced cucumber,1/2 ts ginger paste,1/8tsp pepper,1 1/2 tbsp honey,salt to taste.
Combine all ingredients except honey & salt in a pot & boil till tender.Blend till smooth,stir in the honey & salt.
Combine all ingredients except honey & salt in a pot & boil till tender.Blend till smooth,stir in the honey & salt.
Cucumber/onion/lettuce salad Dressing
1.Combine 1/4cup sour cream,1/4cup buttermilk[churned curd],1clove of minced garlic,pepper&oregano.Pour over chopped vegetables.
2.Cubed cucumbers,tomatoes,celery chunks,Onions& gr.peppers.Combin 3tbsp limejuice,1 1/2 tbsp olive oil,1/4cup chopped cilantro,salt.Pour over.
2.Cubed cucumbers,tomatoes,celery chunks,Onions& gr.peppers.Combin 3tbsp limejuice,1 1/2 tbsp olive oil,1/4cup chopped cilantro,salt.Pour over.
Frjole Beans
3cups water,1cup pinto/black/kidney beans,/2 cup chopped onions,1tbsp chopped chilli,3cloves garlic,1 bayleaf,1/4tsp salt,1tbsp veg.oil,1/2 cup chopped tomatoes.Cook well the water,beans,onion,chilli,2cloves of minced garlic & bayleaf till beans are tender.Stir in salt & simmer for 1/2hr.In a kadai add oil & 1 clove of garlic& tomatoes.Stir till tomatoes soften.Blend tomatoes,1/4cup of the cooked beans & add to the remining mixture & cook for 10min.
To make refriedbeans Cook 3tbsp onions&1clove of garlic in oil,add 1/4tsp cumin powder&then frijoles.Cook until dry.
To make refriedbeans Cook 3tbsp onions&1clove of garlic in oil,add 1/4tsp cumin powder&then frijoles.Cook until dry.
Vegetable moussakka
Crush 2 cloves of garlic & mix with 1 1/2 tbsp olive oil.Thinly slice one medium eggplant ,coat with this oil & broil till lightly charred.In a kadai add 1 1/2tbsp olive oil& cook 1cup chopped onions.Add 2 cups chopped tomatoes,1tbsp tomato puree,1/3 cup chopped parsley,salt,cinnamon,cloves,1/4tsp garam masala & pepper powder each.Cook & stir occassionally.Stir in 2 cups cooked lentils,&1 cup cooked & diced potatoes.In a sauce pan melt 2tbsp butter over medium heat,stir in 3 tbsp maida until absorbed.Stir in 1 1/2 cup milk & bring to boil.Add 3 tbsp parmesan cheese.Beat one egg.Stir in 1/2cup of white sauce into the egg.Stir this mixture into the remaining white sauce.Preheat oven o 375*Grease a pan,make a layer of overlapping eggplant slices.Top with lentil mixture.Another layer of eggplant slices.Pour cream sauce over it& Sprinkle with parmesan cheese.Bake 25 min or till top is browned.
Saturday, November 14, 2009
Brinjal Kotchu
Temper mustard,urad,methi seeds,curry leaves& kayam.
Add green chillies,1 onion,& saute.Add 2 chopped tomatoes,5cloves garlic. Add brinjal,sambar powder,chilli powder,haldi,salt,sugar,tamarind water & simmer.
Add green chillies,1 onion,& saute.Add 2 chopped tomatoes,5cloves garlic. Add brinjal,sambar powder,chilli powder,haldi,salt,sugar,tamarind water & simmer.
Thursday, November 12, 2009
Drop cookies
Cream 1 stick btter& 3/4 cup sugarBeat in one large egg.Add 1ts lemonzest.Add 1 1/3 cup flour& 1/2 tsp grond ginger 1/2 tspak.soda,1/4 tsp alt. Heat oven to 350*.Drop cookies onto greased sheets,sprinkle sugar over them.Bake for 7 min.
French walnut cake
Lightly grind 1 cup walnuts with 4 tbsp sugar. Toss with 1/2 cup flour.Beat together 3 eggs& 1 cup sugar.Add 4 tbsp beaten butter.Fold this to the walnuts.Keep in a greased pan & bake at 350* for 30 min.Glaze over with apricot jam & serve with whipped cream.
Potato soup with mushroom
Heat oil. Add diced potatoes till golden brown.Add chopped onions,&leaks.Add stock & simmer.Puree until smooth,add sauted mushrooms.
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Matter Paneer
Keep fried paneer ready.In a sauce pan heat 3 tbsp oil.Add 2 small sticks of cinnamon & jeera .Add 2 chopped onions,ginger-garlic saute.Add 1tsp chilli pow,garam masala & haldi,salt,jeera pow & 1 cup chopped tomatoes.Cook.Add peas & simmer.Add paneer & garnish with cor.leaves.
Berry berry cake
1/3 cup cream cheese spread
3/ cup sugar,
2egg whites
2tsp lemon peel grated
1cup+2tsp flour
1/2 tsp bak.soda
1/3cup sour cream
3 cups berries[blue&rasp]
1 1/2 cup whipped topping.
3/ cup sugar,
2egg whites
2tsp lemon peel grated
1cup+2tsp flour
1/2 tsp bak.soda
1/3cup sour cream
3 cups berries[blue&rasp]
1 1/2 cup whipped topping.
Creme caramel
Preheat oven to 350* & place 6 custard cups in a 13*9 baking pan.Melt 6tbsp sugar over medium heat,pour equal amts in each cup.In a pan boil milk,add 2 beaten eggs & 3 tbsp sugar.Add vanilla extract,almonds & orange zest.Let stand for 10 min.Pour equal amts to eahcup.Pour water in pan till half way up the sides.Bake till set or for 45 min Cool & refrigerate.To SERVE RUN KNIFE AROUND EDGe OF CUPS & invert into plates.Garnish with orange zest.
Red Pepper pesto
In mixie coarsey grind 2 roasted red peppers,2tbs almons,4 tbsp parmesan cheese,tsp tomato paste,1 clove garlic& salt.Mix in olive oil,store chilled.
Choc-o- chip cookies
Preheat at 375*. Combine 3/4 cup butter ,1 1/4 cups brown sugar,2tbsp milk,1tbsp vanilla.Beat at medium speed until creamy.Beat 1 egg into this mixture.Combine 1 3/4 cups flour,1tsp salt,3/4 tsp bak.soda& mix into creamed mixture.stir in 1 cup choc chips & 1 cup nuts.Drop dough into cookie sheet.Bake at 375*for 10-12min.Cool & remove from oven.
Pilaf Masala
Dissolve 1tsp saffron in 2tbsp water.Roast 2tsp dhania & 1tsp jeera.Blend along with garlic,ginger,turmeric&redchilli.Add yogurt & lime juice.
Monday, November 9, 2009
Golden pound cake
makes 12 servings
3cups cake flour
1 1/2 tsp bak.pow
1/4 tsp salt
1/ tsp nutmeg pow
1 1/2 cup sugar
1cup[sticks] butter
1tsp vanilla extract
3eggs
1/2 cup evaporated milk
Combine flour,bak.pow,salt& nutmeg pow in a bowl.Beat sugar,vanilla,&sugar until fluffy & light.Add eggs one at a time,beating well after each addition.Beat in flour alternatively with evaporated milk.Pour into greased ,floured 10" pan.Preheat the oven to 35*&BAKE FOR 30-40 min.Cool for 10 min.Dust with powdered sugar.Serve with strawberries.
3cups cake flour
1 1/2 tsp bak.pow
1/4 tsp salt
1/ tsp nutmeg pow
1 1/2 cup sugar
1cup[sticks] butter
1tsp vanilla extract
3eggs
1/2 cup evaporated milk
Combine flour,bak.pow,salt& nutmeg pow in a bowl.Beat sugar,vanilla,&sugar until fluffy & light.Add eggs one at a time,beating well after each addition.Beat in flour alternatively with evaporated milk.Pour into greased ,floured 10" pan.Preheat the oven to 35*&BAKE FOR 30-40 min.Cool for 10 min.Dust with powdered sugar.Serve with strawberries.
Cheese cake
Philadelphia cheese cake---Makes 8 servings
250gms[8ozs] of cream cheese softened
1/3cup sugar250gms cool whip[8ozs]
1prepored graham crackers crumb rust
Mix cream cheese & sugar until smooth.Gently stir in whipped topping .Spoon into crust.Refrigerate for 3hrs Top with fresh fruits
250gms[8ozs] of cream cheese softened
1/3cup sugar250gms cool whip[8ozs]
1prepored graham crackers crumb rust
Mix cream cheese & sugar until smooth.Gently stir in whipped topping .Spoon into crust.Refrigerate for 3hrs Top with fresh fruits
Baked Eggplant parmesan
6 servings
2 cups seasoned dry breadcrumbs
1 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
2 medium eggplant,peeled &cut into 1/4" slices
4eggs beaten with 3tbsp water
1jar Ragu Hearty pasta sauce
1 1/2 cup shredded mozrella cheese
Preheat oven to 350*. Combine breadcrumbs,1/2cup parmesan cheese.Dip eggplant in eggmixture then in breadcrumb mix.Arrange the eggplant in single layer in greased baking sheets,bake for 25min[till golden brown]1n a 13*9 dish,spread 1cup pasta sauce,layer 1/2 of the eggplant[baked]then 1cup sauce& 1/2 cup parmesan cheese.Repeat. Bake for 45 min.Uncover & sprinkle mozrella cheese.Bake uncovered for 10min or till the cheese is melted.
2 cups seasoned dry breadcrumbs
1 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
2 medium eggplant,peeled &cut into 1/4" slices
4eggs beaten with 3tbsp water
1jar Ragu Hearty pasta sauce
1 1/2 cup shredded mozrella cheese
Preheat oven to 350*. Combine breadcrumbs,1/2cup parmesan cheese.Dip eggplant in eggmixture then in breadcrumb mix.Arrange the eggplant in single layer in greased baking sheets,bake for 25min[till golden brown]1n a 13*9 dish,spread 1cup pasta sauce,layer 1/2 of the eggplant[baked]then 1cup sauce& 1/2 cup parmesan cheese.Repeat. Bake for 45 min.Uncover & sprinkle mozrella cheese.Bake uncovered for 10min or till the cheese is melted.
Vengaya sambar
Chop onions,2gr chillies & cook in little oil.Add about 1/2cup tomato puree,sambar powder,tamarind salt & finely mashed paruppu.
Tomato soup
Tomato soup--Brown & polson recipes
Cornflour2-3tbsp
Ripe tomatoes 1kg
onion 1 medium
sugar 1tsp
ginger garlic paste 1tsp
salt & pepper
Cut tomatoes & onion & cook till soft.Grind & sieve it.Heat 2tsp oil& lightly fry the g-g paste.Add the puree with sugar,salt & pepper.Mix in cornflour&cook for 5 min Add water if necessary.
Cornflour2-3tbsp
Ripe tomatoes 1kg
onion 1 medium
sugar 1tsp
ginger garlic paste 1tsp
salt & pepper
Cut tomatoes & onion & cook till soft.Grind & sieve it.Heat 2tsp oil& lightly fry the g-g paste.Add the puree with sugar,salt & pepper.Mix in cornflour&cook for 5 min Add water if necessary.
Saturday, November 7, 2009
Mattar - mushroom curry
Grind 1 onion,1tsp dhania&gnger-garlic.To this add chilli powder&haldi.Grind separatel blanched almonds&cashews.Boil the sliced mushroom.HEAT THE OIL FRY THE SPICES,THE NUT PASTE,CHOPPED TOMATOES ,Some curd & little water.Add mushrooms,& peas.Bring to boil.Garnish with cor.leaves.
Vazhakkai curry[amma's]
Cook the veg with salt & haldi.Chop&saute 1 large onion in coconut oil.Grind coconut,gr.chilli&jeera & add to the onions&bananas.Add salt & curry leaves.
Karamani Manjapushanikai
Cook karamani [or siruparuppu]in a cooker CHOP PUMPKIN INTO !"pieces.Heat coconut oil seaon mustard &red chillies&curry leaves.Add veg,paruppu,salt & thoran masala.
Bhappa Doi
Beat together 1 cup beaten curd,1cup milk,& 1 tin of condensed milk.Add sliced almonds,cashews,pitachios& raisins.Mix well, Pour into pudding mold& cook in a cooker,Chill in refrigerator.
Thursday, November 5, 2009
Masala Gobhi
Grind 1tbsp kuskus,2tbsp cashews into paste with litte water.Separately grind 1/2"ginger,6flakes garlic & 2 gr.chillies.Heat oil & fry 2 large onion[grated],add the ginger paste,2chopped tomatoes,haldi,1tsp cor powder,1/2tsp cumin powder,1tsp chillipow,1/4 cup water& 2 1/2tsp salt.Cook till tomatoes are pulpy.Add 1 tbs curd & when well blended add another 1/2 cup curd.Fry till oil separates.Add chopped cauliflower & stir in the cashew paste.Garnish with cor.leaves.
Sweet chutney & Tikka chutney
sweet chutney
Add equal amounts of dates& jaggery.Grind with a little water & boil.
Tikka chutney
Equal amts of mint & cor.leaves,6gr chillies,salt--grind well.Add watr & bring to boil.Add 1/2 pkt paanioori masala.cool & add lemon juice.
Paani poori--fill pooris with sprouts,boondhi,sweet & tikka chutneys.
Add equal amounts of dates& jaggery.Grind with a little water & boil.
Tikka chutney
Equal amts of mint & cor.leaves,6gr chillies,salt--grind well.Add watr & bring to boil.Add 1/2 pkt paanioori masala.cool & add lemon juice.
Paani poori--fill pooris with sprouts,boondhi,sweet & tikka chutneys.
Dhokla
1cup channadal,1tsp raw rice,1tspurad dal--soa for 3 hrs.Grind with 3 grchillies,salt,sugar,haldi,till creamy.Set aside for 2hrs,add 1/2 tsp bak.pow.Coat a vessel with oil.Pour not more than half. Steam in the cooker for 20-30min without wt.after it cools run a knife through the sides & overturn onto a plate. Cut into squares. Season with lot of oil& mustard. garnish with coconut,grchillies & coconut.
Hummus
Blend 500gms of chick-peas with 1/4 cup tahini,2 cloves garlic & 1/4 cup lemon juice.Season with salt & paprika
Banana Nut Bread
Cream 1/2 cup sugar& 1/3 cup shortening until light & fluffy.Blend in 2 eggs.Sift together 1 3/4 cup flour,1tsp bak pow,1/2 tsp bak soda& 1/2 tsp salt.Add half of this to flour mix & 2 mashed bananas & blend well.Add the remaining mix 2 more mashed banans.Blend in 1/2 cup chopped walnuts.Bake at 350*for 45 min.
Banana nut bread--variation
Maida 1cup, wholewheat flour 1cup,1tbsp bak pow,1tsp bak soda,1tsp salt,1/2 cup butter,1/2 cup brown sugar,2eggs,1/3 cup honey,4ripe mashed bananas.
Preheat oven to 350*.Grease pan.Stir in flours,bak.pow/soda & salt.Cream butter &sUGAR TILL FLUFFY.Beat in the eggs & then the honey.Beat in the banana.Add 1 cup chopped nuts.Bake 50 min or till done.Remove from oven & cool.
Banana nut bread--variation
Maida 1cup, wholewheat flour 1cup,1tbsp bak pow,1tsp bak soda,1tsp salt,1/2 cup butter,1/2 cup brown sugar,2eggs,1/3 cup honey,4ripe mashed bananas.
Preheat oven to 350*.Grease pan.Stir in flours,bak.pow/soda & salt.Cream butter &sUGAR TILL FLUFFY.Beat in the eggs & then the honey.Beat in the banana.Add 1 cup chopped nuts.Bake 50 min or till done.Remove from oven & cool.
Gucamole
combine pulp of 2 avocados,2tbsp limejuice2 cloves garlic,1minced shallot,1/2tp salt,hot pepper sauce,3tbsp chopped tomatos,1tbsp chopped cilantro.
Quick Rice Pudding
In a bowl combine 3/4 cup rice,1/4 cup evoporated milk,1/4tsp vanilla,1 1/4 tsp sugar,1/8 cinnamon powder,2 pinches nutmeg powder,pinch of salt,1 1/2tbsp raisins.Microwave on high for 2 min Stirring inbetween.
Dense chocolate cake
Place 1 cup blanched almonds with 1tbsp of sugar--finely grind it.Heat oven to 350*.Grease & flour 9"pan.Melt 1/2 lb bittersweet chocolate&1/2 cup butter over low heatin a double boiler.Beat 6 yols with 1/3 cup sugar until pale.Add the chocolate mix ture & grated zest of 1 orange,mix well.Beat 6 eggwhites separately& fold into the cake mix.Pour into pan,bake for 45 min,cool.In a doubl boiler melt 1/2 lb coarsely chopped semisweet chocolate with 1/4 cup butter.Ad 2/3 cup heavy cream&stir till smooth.Cool to thicken & ice cake.
classic chocolate fudge
Butter the inside of a heavy saucepan.Mix 3/4 cup of corn syrup,1 1/2 cup heavy cream,&4 cups o sugar.Add 180 gms unsweetened coarsely chopped chocolate.Stir gently over low heat until sugar dissolves&starts to boil.Cook without stirring until thick&soft ball stage.Take off heat allow to cool.Mix 1/2 cup utter,2tsp vanilla,pinch of salt.Beat ith a wooden spoonuntil it becomes opaque.Pour into a pan& cool & cut into squares.
Easy Rasamalai
Boil evaporated milk with sugar & saffron.Make a soft dough with 1 cup milk powder,1tsp ghee,1tsp bak.powder,&1 lightly beaten egg.Make balls add to milk.cook for 15 min.Add finely chopped pista-badam.
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
Quick shrikhand
Beat together 1 tin condensed milk& 2cups curds.pour into an aluminium vessel & cover with foil.Steam in a cooker for 20 min.Garnish with almonds/pistachios & chill
Sweet potato puffs
Cook 1 medium sized sweet potato.Mash it with 1tbsp brown sugar,1tbsp evaporated milk,1tsp butter,2 pinches of nutmeg &cinnamon,& a pinch of salt.Mash in 1/4 cup maida,1/2 tsp bak.powder.Shape into balls,place on cookie sheet,bake at 375*for 20 min,drizzle with honey to serve.
sweet potato sandwiches
Slit the sweet potato,microwave 3-4 min.Cool,peel& mash.Add salt,cumin powder,ajwain powder,gr.chilies,coriander & lemon juice.Place on buttered bread,sprinkle cheese & toast.
Low fat fudge
In a heavy saucepan,melt 3 cups of semi sweet chocolate chips with 1 can of condensed milk & a dash of salt,over low heat.Remove from heat .stir in 1 1/2 tsp vanilla essence.Spread into foil lined saucepan. Chill until firm.Cut into squares.
Mangalore potatoes
Grind 1/4 cup coconut,1/2 tsp methi seeds,2 red chillies,lemon size tamarind.Cook add 4 diced tomatoes,add 4 boiled,peeled,chopped potatoes& boil.Add sal& garnish with corander.
Batura
Batura
4cups atta,mix wit1/6 yeast,salt,chilli powder,3/4 ladle curd,& warm water.Keep it in a warm place for 1 hr.Roll out & fry.
4cups atta,mix wit1/6 yeast,salt,chilli powder,3/4 ladle curd,& warm water.Keep it in a warm place for 1 hr.Roll out & fry.
Chilly coconut curry
Season mustard in oil. Add haldi,&chilli powder,add chillies[Bhajji milagai chopped into 1" pieces]& 2tbsp curd,salt& little sugar.Let it cook on low flame till oil separates.Add some coconut before removing from fire.
Microwave Khandvi
Khandvi
Soak 1/4 cup moong dal[split] for 3 -4 hrs.Drain & grind to a fine paste with 1tbsp water.Add 1/2 cup curds.1tsp ginger-greenchilli paste,haldi,asafoetida &salt.Mix& microwave on high for 7 min,stirring every 2 min.Spread thinly on the back of a thaali.Allow to cool,cut into strips &roll up each.Can stuff with cor.leaves &grated coconut.Temper with mustard seeds,sesame seeds &hing.
Soak 1/4 cup moong dal[split] for 3 -4 hrs.Drain & grind to a fine paste with 1tbsp water.Add 1/2 cup curds.1tsp ginger-greenchilli paste,haldi,asafoetida &salt.Mix& microwave on high for 7 min,stirring every 2 min.Spread thinly on the back of a thaali.Allow to cool,cut into strips &roll up each.Can stuff with cor.leaves &grated coconut.Temper with mustard seeds,sesame seeds &hing.
Khatti Arvi
Khatti Arvi
cook 16 arvi until almost done.Cool ,peel,add 2tsp lemon juice & bring to boil.Heat 5 tbsp oil &saute garlic.Sputter mustard seeds,cumin,urad dal,red chillies& curry leaves.Add 1 large chopped onion & saute.Add 3/4 cup tomato puree,4tbsp tomcon,1 1/2 tsp chilli powder & haldi.Add salt,3/4 cup water & bring to boil.Add arvi&gur.Serve with steamed rice.
cook 16 arvi until almost done.Cool ,peel,add 2tsp lemon juice & bring to boil.Heat 5 tbsp oil &saute garlic.Sputter mustard seeds,cumin,urad dal,red chillies& curry leaves.Add 1 large chopped onion & saute.Add 3/4 cup tomato puree,4tbsp tomcon,1 1/2 tsp chilli powder & haldi.Add salt,3/4 cup water & bring to boil.Add arvi&gur.Serve with steamed rice.
Easy Rasam
Boil water with tomatoes,tamarind & chilli powder.Add pepper -jeera powder,salt,& dal if necessary.Season jeera,kayam,curry leaves in ghee & add.
Pattani pulao
Grind equal amounts of Dhania,kadalai paruppu with ed chillies.Fry the powder in oil.Add kayam & salt.Cook peas & mix in rice.
Zucchini chutney
Fry 1tbsp urad dal,kayam,3red chillies.saute 1 Zucchini& 1gr chilli.Cool. Grind all with salt.
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
kozhukattai
Kozhukattai
1cup coconut,3/4 cup jaggery,cardamom powder& 1tspghee.Stir over fire till it is thickened.In a pa add 1tsp ghee & 1cup wateradd 3/4 cup roasted& sived riceflour&1/2tsp salt. Mix continuously so as not to form lumps but does not stick in fingers. Make balls ,fill with puren & steam.
1cup coconut,3/4 cup jaggery,cardamom powder& 1tspghee.Stir over fire till it is thickened.In a pa add 1tsp ghee & 1cup wateradd 3/4 cup roasted& sived riceflour&1/2tsp salt. Mix continuously so as not to form lumps but does not stick in fingers. Make balls ,fill with puren & steam.
Mughlai Paneer
Mughlai Paneer
Soak & grind 1tsp khuskhus & 2 tbsp cashews.Heat 1/2tsp ghee,cook 1 grated onion till transparent.Add ground paste& cook for 3 min.Add 1 cup beaten curd& stir for 5-7 min.Add 3/4 tsp garam masala,3/4 tsp chilli powder,salt,paneer& 1 cup cream.Mix well.Add cardamom & simmer till paneer is soft.
Soak & grind 1tsp khuskhus & 2 tbsp cashews.Heat 1/2tsp ghee,cook 1 grated onion till transparent.Add ground paste& cook for 3 min.Add 1 cup beaten curd& stir for 5-7 min.Add 3/4 tsp garam masala,3/4 tsp chilli powder,salt,paneer& 1 cup cream.Mix well.Add cardamom & simmer till paneer is soft.
Non -khatai
Non-khatai
3cups maida,2cups sugar,1cup butter or dalda,vanilla essence& cardamom powder.Finely powder the sugar. Melt the shortening,pour on ry ingredients.Mix well. Make into balls ,press into cookies & bake at 350* for 20 min.[1cup maida gives 13 cookies]
3cups maida,2cups sugar,1cup butter or dalda,vanilla essence& cardamom powder.Finely powder the sugar. Melt the shortening,pour on ry ingredients.Mix well. Make into balls ,press into cookies & bake at 350* for 20 min.[1cup maida gives 13 cookies]
Karela Bhaji
Karela Bhaji
Boil choppe karela in haldi,salt,& tamarind in ver little water.Season with mustard,urad& curry leavesAdd karla.,1tsp coconut,jaggery & haldi,Cook till dry.
Boil choppe karela in haldi,salt,& tamarind in ver little water.Season with mustard,urad& curry leavesAdd karla.,1tsp coconut,jaggery & haldi,Cook till dry.
Rasavangi
Rasavangi
Chop 500gms of brinjal[1"pieces].Cook turdal in the cooker with a pinch of haldi.Roast 1tsp dhania,1tsp urad dal,1/2 tsp channa dal,pepper,jeera,3red chillies,& 1tbsp coconut.Grind to a fine paste.Season mustard,&hing,curry leaves&saute Brinjal for few seconds& cook in tamarind water.Add ground maala,jaggery& salt.Cooked chole or mocchai can be added.Simmer & garnish with kothmere
Chop 500gms of brinjal[1"pieces].Cook turdal in the cooker with a pinch of haldi.Roast 1tsp dhania,1tsp urad dal,1/2 tsp channa dal,pepper,jeera,3red chillies,& 1tbsp coconut.Grind to a fine paste.Season mustard,&hing,curry leaves&saute Brinjal for few seconds& cook in tamarind water.Add ground maala,jaggery& salt.Cooked chole or mocchai can be added.Simmer & garnish with kothmere
Idli milagai podi
Idli Milagai Podi
1/2 cup channa dal,1/2 cup urad dal,1/2 cup red chilli,curry leaves,Hing,1tsp sesame seeds & salt. Roast the dals to golden brown, roast chillies,curry leaves,sesame seeds & hing .Powder finely with salt & 1tsp sugar.
1/2 cup channa dal,1/2 cup urad dal,1/2 cup red chilli,curry leaves,Hing,1tsp sesame seeds & salt. Roast the dals to golden brown, roast chillies,curry leaves,sesame seeds & hing .Powder finely with salt & 1tsp sugar.
Karuvepalai podi
Karuvepalai podi
1cup urad dal,1/2 cup channa dal,1/2 tsp jeera ,1/4 tsp vendayam,10 peppercorns,4 red chillies,2 handfuls of curry leaves.
Roast the above individually on low fire till golden brown & powder finely with salt.
1cup urad dal,1/2 cup channa dal,1/2 tsp jeera ,1/4 tsp vendayam,10 peppercorns,4 red chillies,2 handfuls of curry leaves.
Roast the above individually on low fire till golden brown & powder finely with salt.
Paruppu podi
PARUPPU PODI
Tur dal 2 cups
CHANNA DAL--1/2 cup
red chilli--1
pepper --20
jeeragam--1tbsp
Roast th dals to golden brown.Add the remaining ingredients to the hot dal.Powder smoothly.
Tur dal 2 cups
CHANNA DAL--1/2 cup
red chilli--1
pepper --20
jeeragam--1tbsp
Roast th dals to golden brown.Add the remaining ingredients to the hot dal.Powder smoothly.
Cashew Pakodas
Cashew Pakodas
2cups besan,3/4 cup rice flour,1tbsp soft butter,1 pinch bak.soda,ginger,3 green chillies,1tsp chilli pow,& salt.Mix together the first 4 ingredients & then the rest.Add enough cashews & curry leaves. Pour 1/4 cup hot oil.Mix with enough water to make a thick dough.Deep fry in oil.
2cups besan,3/4 cup rice flour,1tbsp soft butter,1 pinch bak.soda,ginger,3 green chillies,1tsp chilli pow,& salt.Mix together the first 4 ingredients & then the rest.Add enough cashews & curry leaves. Pour 1/4 cup hot oil.Mix with enough water to make a thick dough.Deep fry in oil.
Navratan Kurma
Navratan Kurma
Grind 1 large onion,3gr.chillies,1tsp jeera,kuskus &cardamom.Chop apple & banana.Fry cashews ,ground items with salt.Add boiled carrots,peas,potatoes,Cauliflower.Add 1/4 cup curd & cream.Then cashews,fruit& raisins.Garnish with cheese & coriander.
Grind 1 large onion,3gr.chillies,1tsp jeera,kuskus &cardamom.Chop apple & banana.Fry cashews ,ground items with salt.Add boiled carrots,peas,potatoes,Cauliflower.Add 1/4 cup curd & cream.Then cashews,fruit& raisins.Garnish with cheese & coriander.
Hazel Nut Cake
Hazel Nut Cake
Hazel nut 1 1/2cup,maida 1 cup,1/2 tsp baking powde,1/4 tsp salt, 1cup @ tbsp sugar,3large eggs,[separated],1/2cup soft butter.Bake hazelnuts @350 deg for 15 -20 min,until toasted. Remove skin & cool.Finely poder the nuts with 1cup sugar.At high speed beat eggwhites to stiff peaks.Add 2 tbsp ugar & beat till stiff & glossy. In a bowl,mix nut mure &butter on medim speed until blended,add eggyolks one by one.Stir in mixtue of flour/salt/bkpwd just until blended.Fold ineggwhites in batches.Pour into greaed 9" round pan.Bake 350*for 35 -40 min. Remove when cool. Sprinkle top with powdered sugar & serve with berry sauce or Ganache.
Hazel nut 1 1/2cup,maida 1 cup,1/2 tsp baking powde,1/4 tsp salt, 1cup @ tbsp sugar,3large eggs,[separated],1/2cup soft butter.Bake hazelnuts @350 deg for 15 -20 min,until toasted. Remove skin & cool.Finely poder the nuts with 1cup sugar.At high speed beat eggwhites to stiff peaks.Add 2 tbsp ugar & beat till stiff & glossy. In a bowl,mix nut mure &butter on medim speed until blended,add eggyolks one by one.Stir in mixtue of flour/salt/bkpwd just until blended.Fold ineggwhites in batches.Pour into greaed 9" round pan.Bake 350*for 35 -40 min. Remove when cool. Sprinkle top with powdered sugar & serve with berry sauce or Ganache.
Monday, November 2, 2009
Bean Soup
Bean soup
Saute cumin,onions,garlic,gr.chillies.Add veg stock2cans of mashed black beans,white beans,red beans,Vegs,1/2 up salsa,cumin powder,1tsp taco seasoning,salt & crushed red chillies.
cook til it becomes thick.
[vegs--caulifloer,carrot,beans,zucchinietc]
Saute cumin,onions,garlic,gr.chillies.Add veg stock2cans of mashed black beans,white beans,red beans,Vegs,1/2 up salsa,cumin powder,1tsp taco seasoning,salt & crushed red chillies.
cook til it becomes thick.
[vegs--caulifloer,carrot,beans,zucchinietc]
Gobi Manchurian
Gobi Manchurian
Parboil cauliflower florets in water with salt & 1, tbsp of milk.Dip in a batter of cornflour,salt,chilli powder,ginger, garlic & deep fry & set aside.Fry in oil, ginger -garlic,onion, gr. chillies.Can also add capsicum,/gr.onions/celery.Add sweet /sour sauce,chilli sauce,soya sauce& ketchup. Add fried cauliflower.
Parboil cauliflower florets in water with salt & 1, tbsp of milk.Dip in a batter of cornflour,salt,chilli powder,ginger, garlic & deep fry & set aside.Fry in oil, ginger -garlic,onion, gr. chillies.Can also add capsicum,/gr.onions/celery.Add sweet /sour sauce,chilli sauce,soya sauce& ketchup. Add fried cauliflower.
Punjabi samosa
Punjabi samosa
Dough-- 2cup maida,1/2 cuphot oil,salt,water,ajwain
Filling---Sputter mustard,& kayam.Add ginger ,garlic & gr. chillies.1cup peas amchur powder,garam masala,& saunf.Add potatos & kothmere.Add little chat masala.
Dough-- 2cup maida,1/2 cuphot oil,salt,water,ajwain
Filling---Sputter mustard,& kayam.Add ginger ,garlic & gr. chillies.1cup peas amchur powder,garam masala,& saunf.Add potatos & kothmere.Add little chat masala.
Better than sex cake
BETTER THAN SEX CAKE
Make yellow cake in rectangular pan. Slice in half & prick with a fork.Boil 1 can crushed pineapple with 1cup sugar.Pour over bottom part of the cake.Spread 2 cups of banana pudding.Replace top half of cake,add remaining pineapple & banana pudding.Layer whipped cream & garnish with toasted coconut flakes.
Make yellow cake in rectangular pan. Slice in half & prick with a fork.Boil 1 can crushed pineapple with 1cup sugar.Pour over bottom part of the cake.Spread 2 cups of banana pudding.Replace top half of cake,add remaining pineapple & banana pudding.Layer whipped cream & garnish with toasted coconut flakes.
Tamarind Rice
Tamarind Rice
In 1 tsp sesame oil,sputter mustard & add 1 1/2tbsp tamarind,1/2tsp turmeric & bring to boil.
Add 2 lemon size of jaggery,1/2 tsp sugar& 1/2 tsp rasam powder,cook until thick.
Cook Rice.Season mustard,urad,channa,hing,peanuts & curry leaves.Fry 1tsp sesame seeds,2 tbsp coconut & powder finely.Add all the above with salt& 2 tbsp peanut oil& mix together.
In 1 tsp sesame oil,sputter mustard & add 1 1/2tbsp tamarind,1/2tsp turmeric & bring to boil.
Add 2 lemon size of jaggery,1/2 tsp sugar& 1/2 tsp rasam powder,cook until thick.
Cook Rice.Season mustard,urad,channa,hing,peanuts & curry leaves.Fry 1tsp sesame seeds,2 tbsp coconut & powder finely.Add all the above with salt& 2 tbsp peanut oil& mix together.
Quick Oondhiyu
Quick Oondhiyu
mixed vegs--broad beans, potatos, blackeyed peas, sweet poato, brinjal yam,karela
Make dumplings from besan,methi leaves,salt,haldi, Gr.masala,& gr.chillies
Make a paste of 4gr.chillies,3garlic pods,1"ginger,3/4cup cor.leaves,1/2 cup coconut,haldi,salt,garam masala,salt,sugar & lemon juice.
Mix half the paste with the above.
Heat oil,add omum &hing & then the vegsmix.Let cook.
Then add the remaining masala paste,garnish with cor. leaves & coconut.
mixed vegs--broad beans, potatos, blackeyed peas, sweet poato, brinjal yam,karela
Make dumplings from besan,methi leaves,salt,haldi, Gr.masala,& gr.chillies
Make a paste of 4gr.chillies,3garlic pods,1"ginger,3/4cup cor.leaves,1/2 cup coconut,haldi,salt,garam masala,salt,sugar & lemon juice.
Mix half the paste with the above.
Heat oil,add omum &hing & then the vegsmix.Let cook.
Then add the remaining masala paste,garnish with cor. leaves & coconut.
Maharashtrian Brinjal/tindora Rice
Maharashtrian brinjal/tindora rice
Wash & soak 1cup basmathi rice for 10 min & drain.Heat 1 tp oil,add hing,,1/2" ginger,1/2 tsp turmeric & 1/2 tsp jeera. Then add 1/2cup chopped onions, 2chopped gr.chilies & saute. Add 1/2 cup diced brinjals,& 1/2 cup tindora.Add the rice.Grind 1/2 tsp jeera,1/2 tsp dhania,8 pepper corns,& 3 cloves.Add this powder & 2 1/2cups water ,sal to taste to the rice.Pressure cook for 3-4 whistle.Garnish with coriande leaves & serve.
Wash & soak 1cup basmathi rice for 10 min & drain.Heat 1 tp oil,add hing,,1/2" ginger,1/2 tsp turmeric & 1/2 tsp jeera. Then add 1/2cup chopped onions, 2chopped gr.chilies & saute. Add 1/2 cup diced brinjals,& 1/2 cup tindora.Add the rice.Grind 1/2 tsp jeera,1/2 tsp dhania,8 pepper corns,& 3 cloves.Add this powder & 2 1/2cups water ,sal to taste to the rice.Pressure cook for 3-4 whistle.Garnish with coriande leaves & serve.
Methi Bhaji
Methi Bhaji
Heat oil add grated onions& ginger-garlic.Fry till golden.Add dhania,jeera powder,red chilli pow& garam masala.Stir fry. Then add 1cup chopped methi leaves.Add 1/4 cup tomato pulp,salt,sugar& cook till thickened.
Heat oil add grated onions& ginger-garlic.Fry till golden.Add dhania,jeera powder,red chilli pow& garam masala.Stir fry. Then add 1cup chopped methi leaves.Add 1/4 cup tomato pulp,salt,sugar& cook till thickened.
Garlic Kuzhambu
Garlic Kuzhambu
Fry 1 tsp methi seeds in sesame oil,add hing,& 16 small onions,cut lengthwise. Add 20 pods of garlic[whole],&fry. Add 1 chopped tomato, coriander & curry leaves.Add 1tbsp chilli powder & fry. Add 1cup of water& boil.Add tamarind ,salt & remove when thickened.
Fry 1 tsp methi seeds in sesame oil,add hing,& 16 small onions,cut lengthwise. Add 20 pods of garlic[whole],&fry. Add 1 chopped tomato, coriander & curry leaves.Add 1tbsp chilli powder & fry. Add 1cup of water& boil.Add tamarind ,salt & remove when thickened.
Mushroom kalan
Mushroom Kalan
Fry 10 small onions & 2 tbsp coconut & grind finely. Fry in Sesame oil 1tsp sombu,2 chopped tomatoes,10 onions[small], curry leaves & 1/2"pattai.Add sliced mushrooms & fry. Add chilli powder & fry. Add 1 cup of water,& bring to boil.Add little tamarind &salt. Remove when thickened.
Fry 10 small onions & 2 tbsp coconut & grind finely. Fry in Sesame oil 1tsp sombu,2 chopped tomatoes,10 onions[small], curry leaves & 1/2"pattai.Add sliced mushrooms & fry. Add chilli powder & fry. Add 1 cup of water,& bring to boil.Add little tamarind &salt. Remove when thickened.
Power Muffin
Power Muffin
Combine 2cups flour,1cup crushed raisin bran, 1 cup oat meal& 1 1/2 tsp baking soda.Beat 2 eggwhites till stif peaks.Add 3/4cup apple juice concentrate,1/2cup yogurt,1cup mashed bananas& 1cup raisins.Fold in eggwhites.Bake at 400deg for 20 min.
Combine 2cups flour,1cup crushed raisin bran, 1 cup oat meal& 1 1/2 tsp baking soda.Beat 2 eggwhites till stif peaks.Add 3/4cup apple juice concentrate,1/2cup yogurt,1cup mashed bananas& 1cup raisins.Fold in eggwhites.Bake at 400deg for 20 min.
DAL MAKANI
Dal Makhani
Soak 3/4 cups of black whole urad & 2 cups of Rajmah overnight.Pressure cook & mash.Heat 1 tbsp butter,add 1tsp jeera,2 slit gr.chillies,Cinnamon, 2cloves& 3 elachi.Add 1/2 cup chopped onions,1/2cup ginger-garlic paste & saute till golden brown.Add 1tsp chilli powder,1/2 tsp turmeric, & 1 1/2 cup tomao pulp.Cook till oil separates.Add dals,3/4 cup water& salt.Simmer for 15 minutes.Add 3/4 cup cream & mix well. Garnish with butter & coriander.
Soak 3/4 cups of black whole urad & 2 cups of Rajmah overnight.Pressure cook & mash.Heat 1 tbsp butter,add 1tsp jeera,2 slit gr.chillies,Cinnamon, 2cloves& 3 elachi.Add 1/2 cup chopped onions,1/2cup ginger-garlic paste & saute till golden brown.Add 1tsp chilli powder,1/2 tsp turmeric, & 1 1/2 cup tomao pulp.Cook till oil separates.Add dals,3/4 cup water& salt.Simmer for 15 minutes.Add 3/4 cup cream & mix well. Garnish with butter & coriander.
Sunday, November 1, 2009
Tomato coriander chutney
Tomato coriander chutney
Chop 8 toatoes&2 big bunches of coriander.Heat oil fry 12 flakes garlic,10 red chillies,tomatoes& corianderleaves till water is gone.Add 1/2 cup grated coconut & fry.CoolAdd 1"ginger,salt& grind coarsely.Season with mustard.
Chop 8 toatoes&2 big bunches of coriander.Heat oil fry 12 flakes garlic,10 red chillies,tomatoes& corianderleaves till water is gone.Add 1/2 cup grated coconut & fry.CoolAdd 1"ginger,salt& grind coarsely.Season with mustard.
Vatral kuzhambu
Vatral kuzhambu
cook 1/2 cup tur dal Sputter mustard,vendayam,channadal,&red chilli.Add manathakkali vatral & fry.Add gooseberry sized tamarindwater,salt,haldi & jaggery.Add 1/2 raam powder & curry leaves.when reduced to half add dal & kadalai mavu.Fry coconut till red & add to the kuzhambu.
cook 1/2 cup tur dal Sputter mustard,vendayam,channadal,&red chilli.Add manathakkali vatral & fry.Add gooseberry sized tamarindwater,salt,haldi & jaggery.Add 1/2 raam powder & curry leaves.when reduced to half add dal & kadalai mavu.Fry coconut till red & add to the kuzhambu.
Bombay Kadi
Bombay Kadi
soak 1 cup whole green moong for hrs.Grind with salt & pepper without much water.Make balls & fry.Sputter ustard,vendeya&red chilli Add buttermilk,salt,haldi&curry leaves.Mix kadalai mavu in water & add to thicken.Add the fried bajias.
soak 1 cup whole green moong for hrs.Grind with salt & pepper without much water.Make balls & fry.Sputter ustard,vendeya&red chilli Add buttermilk,salt,haldi&curry leaves.Mix kadalai mavu in water & add to thicken.Add the fried bajias.
Vengaya puli
Vengaya puli
Chop onion& gr chillies2.Sputter mustard,urad &CHANNA DALAdd onion& chillies. Add tamarind water,salt,jaggery,haldi & cook well.Add a litte besan to thicken it.
Chop onion& gr chillies2.Sputter mustard,urad &CHANNA DAL
Rice Kozhukattai
Rice kozhukattai
Soak 1cup rawrice & 1/2 cup tur dal for 2 hrs.Grind coarsely with salt . Sputter mustard,urad channa dal,curry leaves& hing.Add the ground items with 1 1/2 cup water Stir till it thickens.Make balls & steam for 10 mnts.
Soak 1cup rawrice & 1/2 cup tur dal for 2 hrs.Grind coarsely with salt . Sputter mustard,urad channa dal,curry leaves& hing.Add the ground items with 1 1/2 cup water Stir till it thickens.Make balls & steam for 10 mnts.
Capsicum peanut curry
Capsicum-peanut curry
Chop 3-4 capsicum fry in oil with salt & haldi.When done add coarsely ground peanuts[equal amt]&some sugar.Add salt .
Chop 3-4 capsicum fry in oil with salt & haldi.When done add coarsely ground peanuts[equal amt]&some sugar.Add salt .
Stuffed Brinjal Fry
Stuffed Brinjal Fry
Fry 2 Red chillies ,kadalai paruppu,urad dal,dhania,asafoetidatill golden brown& powder coarsely with salt aded.Split brinjals& stuff the powder.Shallow fry .if needed sprinkle extrapowder.
Fry 2 Red chillies ,kadalai paruppu,urad dal,dhania,asafoetidatill golden brown& powder coarsely with salt aded.Split brinjals& stuff the powder.Shallow fry .if needed sprinkle extrapowder.
Paruppu thugaiyal
Paruppu thugaiyl
3/4 cup kadalai paruppu,1red ci,!/2 chiwithout seeds. 1/2 cup coconut& salt. Roast the paruppu & red chillies till golden brown .Grind with salt
3/4 cup kadalai paruppu,1red ci,!/2 chiwithout seeds. 1/2 cup coconut& salt. Roast the paruppu & red chillies till golden brown .Grind with salt
Rava Laddu
Rava Laddu
Ravai1cup--roast & powder.Powder 1 cup sugar.Mix both with elacchi powder.Add fried cashews& raisins.& molten ghee. Make balls.[1cup rava gives 15 laddus]
Ravai1cup--roast & powder.Powder 1 cup sugar.Mix both with elacchi powder.Add fried cashews& raisins.& molten ghee. Make balls.[1cup rava gives 15 laddus]
Mixed veg Saagu
Mixed veg saagu
2chowchow,20 beans,2carrots,potato---chop into 1/2 "pieces & boil till half done. Grind3/4 cup coconut,2 gr chillies,1/2tsp kuskus,1tsp sombu,1/2 tsp potukadalai&some cilantro.Add veg & cook.Season with musard &curry leaves.Add salt to taste.
2chowchow,20 beans,2carrots,potato---chop into 1/2 "pieces & boil till half done. Grind3/4 cup coconut,2 gr chillies,1/2tsp kuskus,1tsp sombu,1/2 tsp potukadalai&some cilantro.Add veg & cook.Season with musard &curry leaves.Add salt to taste.
Mor Appam
Mor Appam
1cup raw rice,2tbsp ura dal.Soak & grind with salt till very smooth.let it ferment overnight or add some sour buttermilk.Sputter mustard,jeera,redchillies,curry leaves & ginger.Add to the batter &fry in appakarai.
1cup raw rice,2tbsp ura dal.Soak & grind with salt till very smooth.let it ferment overnight or add some sour buttermilk.Sputter mustard,jeera,redchillies,curry leaves & ginger.Add to the batter &fry in appakarai.
Ragda Patties
Ragda Patties
Soak vatana overnight& pressure cook with potatoes.Blend 3 gr.chillies,3tbsp cooked vatana,coriander,mint[1tbsp each] ginger & garlic.Fry some onions& tomatoes,add ground paste. Add 1/2 tsp turmeric,cumin,pepper&garam masala.Add peas & water till thickened.For patties mix well potatoes,1/2 cup rawa,1/2 cup bread crumbs,ginger,chillies & turmeric.Shallow fry in oil. Serve with vatana,green & tamarind chutney.
Soak vatana overnight& pressure cook with potatoes.Blend 3 gr.chillies,3tbsp cooked vatana,coriander,mint[1tbsp each] ginger & garlic.Fry some onions& tomatoes,add ground paste. Add 1/2 tsp turmeric,cumin,pepper&garam masala.Add peas & water till thickened.For patties mix well potatoes,1/2 cup rawa,1/2 cup bread crumbs,ginger,chillies & turmeric.Shallow fry in oil. Serve with vatana,green & tamarind chutney.
Paneer kadai vegetable--1
Paneer kadai vegetable--1
Soak & grind 6 cashewsin 1/4 cup milk.Saute 1tsp ginger 1tsp garlic,1/2 tsp jeera,4 elachi,2 cloves,1tsp chili pow,1tsp garam masala,3 chopped onions.Add boiled cubed potato,1 mashed potato,1chopped tomato& 2 crushed tomatoes,1 shredded capsicum to be sauted.Add 1 carrot,100gms panner,100gms mashed paner.Mix & cook.
Soak & grind 6 cashewsin 1/4 cup milk.Saute 1tsp ginger 1tsp garlic,1/2 tsp jeera,4 elachi,2 cloves,1tsp chili pow,1tsp garam masala,3 chopped onions.Add boiled cubed potato,1 mashed potato,1chopped tomato& 2 crushed tomatoes,1 shredded capsicum to be sauted.Add 1 carrot,100gms panner,100gms mashed paner.Mix & cook.
Til Rice
Til Rice
Boil 2 cups rice & keep aside.Roast 100gm sesame seeds,3 red chillies,1tbsp kadalai paruppu,1tsp bl.pepper.Powder .Saute 1/2 cup onion,2slit gr.chillies & raisins.Mix in rice,1tsp sugar,curry leaves& cor.leaves,2tsp ghee& salt.Season oil,mustard,urad dal& lime juice.
Boil 2 cups rice & keep aside.Roast 100gm sesame seeds,3 red chillies,1tbsp kadalai paruppu,1tsp bl.pepper.Powder .Saute 1/2 cup onion,2slit gr.chillies & raisins.Mix in rice,1tsp sugar,curry leaves& cor.leaves,2tsp ghee& salt.Season oil,mustard,urad dal& lime juice.
Pumpkin pachadi
Pumpkin pachadi
Heat oil,splutter mustard,urad dal,,hing & curry leaves.Add cubed pumpkin& cook till just done. Add salt.Allow it to cool.Grind 1-2 gr.chilli,1/2 mustrd seeds,1/2tsp turmeric, 2 tbsp coconut & 1cup cilantro.Mix 1cup curd, ground mix& pumpkin.
Heat oil,splutter mustard,urad dal,,hing & curry leaves.Add cubed pumpkin& cook till just done. Add salt.Allow it to cool.Grind 1-2 gr.chilli,1/2 mustrd seeds,1/2tsp turmeric, 2 tbsp coconut & 1cup cilantro.Mix 1cup curd, ground mix& pumpkin.
Egg Curry
Egg Curry
Heat oil,add 8 cloves,8 peppercorns,6red chillies,1tsp poppy seeds& 1tsp sombu.Add 2 chopped onions,1/2"ginger,4 cloves of garlic.Fry till brown.Add 1 cup grated coconut . Add 2 chopped tomatoes & Cook.Grind with water into a fine paste. Use it as a gravy for boiled eggs.
Heat oil,add 8 cloves,8 peppercorns,6red chillies,1tsp poppy seeds& 1tsp sombu.Add 2 chopped onions,1/2"ginger,4 cloves of garlic.Fry till brown.Add 1 cup grated coconut . Add 2 chopped tomatoes & Cook.Grind with water into a fine paste. Use it as a gravy for boiled eggs.
Pavakkai pitlae
Pavakkai pitlae
Fry pavakkai pieces & keep aside.Fry & grind 1tsp urad dal,1tsp channa dal,asafoetida,red chillies,bl.pepper & 2tbsp coconut shreddings.Boil pavakkai in tamarind with salt & turmeric.Add ground items & 1cup cooked tur dal.Add jaggery.season with mustard,urad,vendayam & Curry leaves.
Fry pavakkai pieces & keep aside.Fry & grind 1tsp urad dal,1tsp channa dal,asafoetida,red chillies,bl.pepper & 2tbsp coconut shreddings.Boil pavakkai in tamarind with salt & turmeric.Add ground items & 1cup cooked tur dal.Add jaggery.season with mustard,urad,vendayam & Curry leaves.
Masala dal
Masala dal
Moong dal 1cup
MasOOR Dal 1cup
Onion 2 medium, chopped
Tomato 2 medium, chopped
Ginger ,garlic paste 1 tsp
Green chillies 2
salt
Oil 2tbsp
Lime juice[optional]
Coriander leaves-for garnishing
Method
Cook both the dals in cooker.
Fry gr.chillies,onion,gingr garlic paste till cooked.Add tomatoes & cook.
Ad the cooked dal mixture,salt.Before removing from the fire yo can add limejuice.
Garnish with cor.leaves.
Moong dal 1cup
MasOOR Dal 1cup
Onion 2 medium, chopped
Tomato 2 medium, chopped
Ginger ,garlic paste 1 tsp
Green chillies 2
salt
Oil 2tbsp
Lime juice[optional]
Coriander leaves-for garnishing
Method
Cook both the dals in cooker.
Fry gr.chillies,onion,gingr garlic paste till cooked.Add tomatoes & cook.
Ad the cooked dal mixture,salt.Before removing from the fire yo can add limejuice.
Garnish with cor.leaves.
Mirch ka salan
Mirch ka salan
Grind 1/2 cup coconut, 1/2cup onion,2tsp cashews, 2tbsp poppy seeds, 4 cloves garlic, 2 gr.chiliies.Heat ghee cook ground mixture till golden brown.Add 500gms capsicum,cubed, 1cup water,1tsp salt & 2tsp cilantro.Cook till tender,about 15 min.
Grind 1/2 cup coconut, 1/2cup onion,2tsp cashews, 2tbsp poppy seeds, 4 cloves garlic, 2 gr.chiliies.Heat ghee cook ground mixture till golden brown.Add 500gms capsicum,cubed, 1cup water,1tsp salt & 2tsp cilantro.Cook till tender,about 15 min.
Onion Pakoda--1
Onion Pakoda
Combine 1 1/2 cup onion sices, 1cup besan,1tsp dhania pow,1tsp red chi.pow,1tsp salt,1/2tsp jeera pow,1/4tsp turmeric. Mix in 1/2 cup water &fry in oil.
Combine 1 1/2 cup onion sices, 1cup besan,1tsp dhania pow,1tsp red chi.pow,1tsp salt,1/2tsp jeera pow,1/4tsp turmeric. Mix in 1/2 cup water &fry in oil.
Keerai Masial
Keerai masial--Turmeric trail--
Heat oil,let 1tsp mustard sputter. Then add 1 tbsp urad dal & fry till golden brown.Stir in 300gms shredded spinach & cook till wilted. Add 1tsp sambar pow,1/2tsp salt,1/2cup coconut milk & 1/2 cup water.Cook on low.
Heat oil,let 1tsp mustard sputter. Then add 1 tbsp urad dal & fry till golden brown.Stir in 300gms shredded spinach & cook till wilted. Add 1tsp sambar pow,1/2tsp salt,1/2cup coconut milk & 1/2 cup water.Cook on low.
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