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Chilli Chicken Recipe

2009-12-16T11:42:00.000-08:00

Chilli Chicken is a popular South Indian recipe.The dish is very spicy and yummy....It can be served with plain rice/fried rice or chappati/porotta.

Recipe

Ingredients

1.Chicken cut into cubes-1 lb

2. white or yellow onion-1 no: cut into wedges

3.Red and green bell pepper-2 nos each

4.Chicken/Veg Boulllion-1/2 a cube (Knorr Chicken Bouillon Cubes)

5.Soy sauce-4 tblsp

6.Chilli sauce-2 tblsp(or as u prefer)

7.Tomato sauce-3 tblsp.

8.Cornstarch-2 tblsp

9.Corn Flour-4 tblsp

10.Egg-1no

11.Salt-as reqd

12.Chilli powder-3 tsp(having good red color)

13.Oil for deep frying..

14.Celery-1 to 2 stems(i luv to use more of it-ur choice)

15.Use Spring onions/Cilantro to decorate..

16.Ginger and Garlic chopped-3 tsp each.

Method

1.In a bowl mix together corn flour,egg,chilli powder,1 tblsp soy sauce.

2.Cut and clean the chicken in salt water/curd.

3.Marinate the chicken with the mixture in step 1.

4.Deep fry the chicken pieces until they are golden brown.

5.Take another pan,pour 2-3 tblsp of oil from the oil used for frying gopi.

6.Saute ginger and garlic for 5 mins.

7.Then put Onions,bell pepper and celery.Saute for 6 mins.

8.Pour 4 tblsp of water and put the veg/chicken boullion to it.Mix well.

9.Then add all the 3 sauces to it..Mix well.

10.Add the fried chicken pieces to it.Combine.

11.Mix cornstarch in 4tblsp water and pour into the chicken mixture.Combine well.

12.Adjust the gravy to ur choice..(Heat more time for less gravy).

Serve Hot!!!!

Vazhakka uppu curry/Raw plaintain thoran

2009-12-12T18:35:00.000-08:00

Recipe

U need
1.Raw plaintain(banana)-2 nos(medium sized)
2.Shallots-5 nos sliced
3.Green chillies slit-3 nos
4.Greated coconut-1/4 cup
5.Crushed red chillies-2 tsp
6.Salt to taste
7.Water-Just enough to cook banana.
8.Coconut oil-2 tblsp

How to make Vazhakka uppu curry/Raw plaintain thoran

1.Cut plaintains lengthwise into thin 1 inch pieces..
2.Cook together plaintain pieces,shallots,salt,red chillies,grated coconut,green chillies and enough water ans salt to cook it...
3.Cook it covered till the pieces r tender.
4.Finally switch off the flame and pour the coconut oil on top..
Serve with rice..

Achinga Payar/String beans Mezhukkuvaratty

2009-12-11T15:13:00.000-08:00

U need

Achinga Payar/String beans -1lb cut lengthwise 1 inch pieces
shallots sliced -4 nos
Chopped garlic -1 tsp
whole dried red chillies chopped -3 nos
Turmeric Powder – 1/4 tsp
Curry Leaves -a few
mustard seeds-1 tsp
Salt – to taste
Oil – as needed

Coconut Cuts-1/4 cup

How to make

1.Cook payar/beans with enough water,1 tsp salt and 1 tsp turmeric(till its tender).
2.Heat oil in a pan splutter mustard seeds,and add onions,chillies,coconut cuts and curry leaves into it.
3.Saute for 5 minutes and add garlic.Saute for 2 more mins.Finally add the cooked beans.
4.Stir well and switch off the heat when all water goes off and dish is almost dry.
5.Serve with rice.

Sweet Mango Pachadi/Pazha Manga Pachadi/Sweet Mango Salad/Raita

2009-12-11T14:27:00.001-08:00

Recipe

Ripe Mango/Sweet Mango/Pazha Manga-1 no chopped

Yogurt-1 cup

Onion chopped-1/2 cup

Ginger paste-2 tsp

Dried Red chilli

Mustard Seeds-1tsp

Green chillies slit-3 nos

Curry Leaves-4 leaves

Coconut oil-1 tblsp

How to make Sweet Mango Pachadi/Pazha Manga Pachadi

Splutter mustard seeds in oil.

Saute onion,ginger,both chillies and curry leaves in oil for 5 mins in medium heat.

Then add in the chopped mango pieces.Saute for 2 mins.Add salt to taste.

Switch off heat.

Fold in yogurt and mix well w/o the mango pieces breaking up.

Serve with rice..

Coconut Mango Chutney Kerala Recipe, Manga Chammandi

2009-12-10T20:03:00.000-08:00

Recipe

1.Coconut grated-2 cups
2.Mango-1 no(with good sourness preffered)
3.Ginger chopped-4 tsp
3.Curry Leaves-1 stem
4.Green chilli-5 nos(may vary)
5.Coconut oil-1 tp
6.Shallots-4 nos
7.Mustard seeds-1 tsp

8.Coconut oil-1 tsp

How to make Coconut Mango Chutney

Grind together 1 to 6 ingredients in a mixer w/o adding water.

Splutter some mustard seeds and put some curry leaves...Add this seasoning to the chutney mixture..Serve with rice..

Coconut Tamarind Chutney Powder/Thenga Chammandi podi

2009-12-10T19:53:00.001-08:00

Recipe
1.Coconut grated-1 cup
2.Tamarind-1/4 th cup(seedless)(adjust to ur taste)
3.Ginger chopped-3 tsp
3.Curry Leaves-1 stem
4.Dried whole Red chilli-5 to 7 nos(may vary)
5.Coconut oil-1 tblsp
6.Shallots-4 nos

How to make Coconut Tamarind Chutney Powder
First heat oil in a pan,fry coconut till its golden brown..Similarly heat red chillies,curry leaves and all the ingredients to remove all moisture..
Then grind together all the items..
Serve with rice...

Coconut Tamarind Chutney(Dry) Kerala recipe/Thenga Puli Chammandi

2009-12-10T19:39:00.000-08:00

Recipe
1.Coconut grated-1 cup
2.Tamarind-1/4 th cup(seedless)(adjust to ur taste)
3.Ginger chopped-3 tsp
3.Curry Leaves-1 tsem
4.Dried whole Red chilli-5 to 7 nos(may vary)

5.Coconut oil-1 tblsp

6.Shallots-4 nos

How to make Coconut Tamarind Chutney

First heat oil in a pan,saute coconut,red chilli,curry leaves and sliced shallots,ginger for 2 mins..(remove moisture)(This step can be avoided)..

Then grind together all the items w/o adding water..

Serve with rice...

Carrot Mango Pickle recipe kerala style

2009-12-10T19:18:00.001-08:00

Recipe
1.Green Mango-medium size 1 no(having good sourness) cut lengthwise 1inch pieces
2.Carrot -2 nos cut lengthwise 1 inch pieces
3.Ginger 1 inch piece -cut lengthwise
4.Garlic-5 pods cut lengthwise 1 inch pieces
5.Mustard seeds
6.Curry leaves
7.Gingelly oil-4 tblsp
8.Green chilli cut lengthwise-4 nos
9.Vinegar-3 tblsp
10.Asafoetida- 1/4 tsp
11.Fenugreek powder - 1/2 tsp
12.Turmeric powder - 1/4 tsp
13.Salt to taste.

How to make Mango Carrot Pickle

Splutter mustard seeds in oil,followed by sauting ginger,garlic,green chillies for 5 mins..Then put the carrots..Then add all the powders.Finally mix in the mango pieces..
Switch off the flame once mango is added.
Bottle with vinegar..

Chilli Paneer Recipe

2009-12-03T22:12:00.000-08:00

1.Paneer cubes-home made/ready made

2. white or yellow onion-1 no: cut into wedges

3.Red and green bell pepper-2 nos each

4.Veg Stock-1/2 a cube

5.Soy sauce-4 tblsp

6.Chilli sauce-2 tblsp(or as u prefer)

7.Tomato sauce-3 tblsp.

8.Cornstarch-2 tblsp

9.Salt-as reqd

10.Chilli powder-3 tsp(having good red color)

11.Oil for deep frying..

12.Celery-1 to 2 stems(i luv to use more of it-ur choice)

13.Use Spring onions/Cilantro to decorate..

14.Ginger and Garlic chopped-3 tsp each.

How to make Chilli paneer

4.Shallow fry the paneer cubes until they are golden brown.Set aside.

5.Saute ginger and garlic for 5 mins in the same oil.

7.Then put Onions,bell pepper and celery.Saute for 5 to 10 mins.

8.Pour 4 tblsp of water and put the veg stock to it.Mix well.

9.Then add all the 3 sauces and chilli powder(optional) to it..Mix well.

10.Add the fried paneer pieces to it.Combine.

11.Mix cornstarch in 4tblsp water and pour into the mixture.Combine well.

12.Adjust the gravy to ur choice..(Heat more time for less gravy).

Serve Hot!!!!

Home made Vanilla Ice Cream without ice cream maker Easy Recipe/Ice cream using whipping cream

2009-11-29T21:18:00.000-08:00

Recipe

U need

1.Heavy whipping cream-1 cup

2.Sweetened condensed milk-1/4 th cup

3.Vanilla essence-1 tsp

4.Sugar/Honey-1 tblsp(optional)

How to make Home made ice cream w/o ice cream maker

1.Mix all the ingredients together in a mixing bowl with hand mixer till the whipping cream forms(fluffy).

2.Keep refrigerated for 6 to 7 hours..

3.Serve with chocolate syrup and nut toppings...

Njoy..

Quail Roast/Kada Kozhi Roast

2009-11-29T13:24:00.000-08:00

U need
Quail -1 no
Chopped Onions-1 no
Tomato sliced-1 no
Gharam Masala-3 tsp
Garlic chopped-3 pods
Ginger chopped-4 tsp
Chilly powder-4 tsp
Pepper Powder-3 tsp
turmeric powder-2 tsp
Lemon Juice-3 tsp
Curry Leaves-2 stems
Kerala Coconut Oil for deep frying Quail-1 cup
cilantros-1/2 cup..

How to make Quail Roast/Kada Kozhi Roast
1.Clean Quail pieces with curd and turmeric.
2.Marinate Quail pieces with 2 tsp lemon juice,1 tsp salt ,2 tsp chilli powder,1 tsp turmeric pow and 1 tsp pepper powder.
Keep in freezer for 15 mins till all the marination gets absorbed into it..
4.Deep fry the Quail pieces in oil till its bit crispy...
5.Take a frying non stick pan,pour some oil ,saute well ginger and garlic till its brown..
6.Then put the chopped onions and saute well till its brown..
7.Then add the sliced tomatoes and saute for 5 mins..Add curry leaves too..
8.Put rest of chilly ,turmeric,pepper and gharam masala powders...(The quantities u can change acc to ur taste)..(check the taste of gravy in btw) .Sprinkle rest of lemon juice..Mix well..
9.Pour tomato sauce to this mixture so that the gravy is thick,then put fried Quail pieces.... Put sme cilantros..
10.Mix well and serve after decorating with fresh cilantros..

Disney Princess Theme Based Birthday Cake-My 100Th POST

2009-11-18T17:02:00.000-08:00

Princess Cake/Theme Based Birthday Cake made @ Home

A princess birthday cake is the perfect Gift to your little girl's Royal Birthday Party.

Thrill any little girl with this cake...She wud really luv to have ths

Ingredients
Betty Crocker Super Moist Cake Mix(Milk Chocolate)
Whipped Vanilla Frosting
Eggs
Butter
Milk
Hand Mixer
Baking pan
Cooking spray(oil)
Toothpick
Pink Sprinkle Sugar

Decoration Part.

1.Wilton Rolled Fondant white
2.Food color-pink,blue
3.Cookie cutter-star shaped
4.Barbie Doll pick.

How to make Disney Princess Cake

Part 1
1.Bake a rectangular shaped cake to form the base part..
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2.Bake the second cake in a curved baking pan(i used a pyrex bowl having skirt shape).
3.When baking is over,take cake out of the pan and let it sit in room temp for 30 mins to cool completely..
4.Turn both the cakes upside down,and apply frosting..
5.Apply cream on entire cake..
6.Cover the first cake with pink colored rolled fondant.(Mix pink color to the fondant and roll into shape of cake to cover the entire surface fo the rectangle cake)
7.Make some pink and white stars of different size using cookie cutter and paste on the fondant surface.
8.For the second cake(skirt shaped),insert doll pick in the middle..Then frost completely...
9.Make a beautiful skirt for ur cute princess..Apply all ur creativity...Sprinkle some pink sugar on skirt..
10.Cut out letters to greet birthday girl out of the fondant..
Dont forget to place birthday candle !!!!

Kothu Porotta/Chilli Porotta Recipe South Indian Recipe

2009-11-17T21:29:00.000-08:00

Ingredients:

4 Porattas
4 tsp Chilli powder
3 tsp Gharam Masala Powder
1 tsp Coriander powder
4 Green Chillies (chopped)
2 Onion (chopped)
Coriander Leaves-1 cup
1 Tomato chopped
3 tsp Oil
•Salt to taste

How to make Kothu Porotta/Chilli Porotta :

• Chop porottas into small pieces.
• Heat oil in a pan and fry onions ,green chillies followed by tomotoes.
• Then add all powders and salt in low heat(dont burn).
• Mix with the porotta pieces.
• Serve hot with coriander leaves.

Red Snaper/kilimeen thoran OR Kerala Fish Thoran recipe

2009-11-16T17:22:00.000-08:00

Ingredients
Red Snapper/Kilimeen (small pieces) -½ kg
Shallots -4 nos sliced
Ginger paste 1 tblsp
Kodampuli/Ghamboge -3 pieces(Good quality)
Garlic paste 3 tsp
Green chillies 4 nos chopped
Grated coconut 3 cups
Salt -2 tsp
Coconut Oil -2 tblsp
Curry leaves -4 sprigs
Water 1 to 1 1/2 cups
Turmeric-3 tsp
Mustard seeds-1 tsp
Dried whole red chilli(optional)-2 nos

How to make Red Snaper/kilimeen thoran OR Kerala Fish Thoran

1.Soak kodampuli in 1 cup warm water and set aside for for 3 to 5 minutes

2.Clean fish neatly and cut into 1 cm cubes.Wash again with gambhoge water/kudampuli..

3.Grind together ginger,garlic,shallots,grated coconut and turmeric together.

4.In a clay pot,splutter mustard seeds in coconut oil,followed by curry leaves and dried chilli..

5.Mix the coarsely ground coconut and green chillies with fish and kodampuli taken out of the water and add to clay pot .

6.Pour 1 cup water to the fish mixture.

7.Bring to boil rapidly. Cook for 20 minutes till all the water goes off.Take off the fire when the water dries up completely.

8.Serve with rice..

Dates Cake Easy Recipe

2009-11-12T15:01:00.000-08:00

Recipe

Ingredients

1.Maida/all purpose flour-1 cup

2.Chopped dates-1 cup

3.Butter-1/4th cup

4.Eggs-2 nos

5.Sugar-3/4 th cup

6.Vanilla essence-2 tsp

7.Baking soda-1 tsp

8.Water-3/4 cup

How to make Dates Cake

1.Sift the flour for any lumps and combine with baking soda..Mix well.Set aside

2.Boil dates in water and sugar till it is soft.

3.Beat butter and sugar with hand mixer till its fluffy.

4.Fold in eggs to the butter and beat well.

5.Add the vanilla essence to the egg butter mixture.

6.Fold in the flour mixture and beat well..

7.Pour in the dates and water to the abve mixture...Just fold in..

8.Pre heat the oven to 350F for 15 mins..

9..Bake for 45 mins at 350F..Check wen its is 30 mins using a tooth pick..

Prawns noodles-Chinese easy recipe

2009-11-11T12:49:00.000-08:00

Recipe
1. Fresh Prawns-1/2 lb
2.Vegetables-Brocolli,carrots,beans,cabbage cut lengthwise .
3.Plain Noodles-Chinese 1 small pkt
4.Chopped Garlic and ginger -2 tsp each
5.Vegetable Bouillion(knorr)/Vegetable Stock-1 cube
6.Chilli sauce chinese-3 tsp
7.Sliced bell pepper-2 nos
8.Soy Sauce-3-4 tbsp
9.Spring Onions sliced-1 cup

10.Sesame oil- 1 tsp

How to make prawns noodles
1.Heat oil in a non stick pan,saute garlic ,ginger and bell pepper for 1 min,then add in the fresh prawns and 1 tsp salt.Saute it until prawns is almost fried... Then keep aside.
2.In the same pan add some oil,then saute carrots for a while and cover with tight lid for 2 mins.
3.Add beans,brocolli , cabbage and saute for a while and cover it for 2 more mins.
4.Add soy sauce(dark) and mix well.Add chilli sauce .Add some water nd cook for 2 mins.
5.Remove the vegetables and set aside.Add the vegetable boullion to the left over water .
7.Put the noodles into the water and cook.
6.After the noodles is cooked combine with the cooked vegetables .
7.Add spring onions and saute well. Pour sesame oil on top and mix well.
8.Saute till dry and serve hot...

Plum Cake /Fruit Cake

2009-11-02T22:19:00.000-08:00

Plum Cake/Fruit cake is one of the fav cakes during Christmas time..Its made in bulk in bakeries during the festival season...

I have been searching for this recipe and got it recently ...But there is a slight variation made on the original recipe by adding some of my favs dried fruits than the usual ones.

This includes dried

Cranberries,

Dark and golden raisins,

Pineapple

Papaya

Cherries

Blueberries.

Recipe Courtesy
http://showmethecurry.com/

Prawns Buttermilk curry/Chemmeen moru curry

2009-10-28T12:22:00.000-07:00

Recipe for Prawns Buttermilk curry/Chemmeen Moru curry

U need

Prawns-1/2kg

Tender mango-cut into small cubes-1/2 cup

red chilli powder-3 tsp

Coriander powder-2 tsp

Yogurt-1/2 cup

Thick Coconut milk-1/2 cup

Cumin seeds-2 tsp

turmeric-1/2 tsp

green chillies-4

curry leaves -3 stems

grated coconut-1/2 cup.

ginger garlic paste-1 tblsp.

dried red chillies-2-3 nos.

mustard seeds-1 tsp

Salt to taste

Coconut Oil-1 tablespoon.

Earthenware Pot.

How to make Prawns Buttermilk curry/Chemmeen moru curry...

..1.Clean prawns well using curd and turmeric.

2.Marinate prawns with a little salt, chilly powder, ginger garlic paste.

Refrigerate for 1 hour.

3.Take an earthenware pot,cook the prawns with tender mangoes, little salt, turmeric,yogurt and 1/4 cup water.Wait till all water goes off and gravy is almost thick..

4.Make a fine paste out of grated coconut,green chillies,cumin seeds and thick coconut milk...

5.Add this paste to cooked prawns.Mix well for 2 mins in low heat.

6.Then for seasoning,splutter some mustard seeds in oil,followed by curry leaves, coriander powder and dried red chilly...Check salt and sourness...Add salt if needed...U can adjust the sournessby adding little curd/gamboge.(optional).

7.Serve hot.Njoy:)

Egg/Mutta Thoran- A South Indian Recipe

2009-10-26T11:07:00.000-07:00

Recipe

Egg 4 nos

Shredded coconut 1/4 th cup
Green chilly 3 nos chopped

Big Onion chopped-1 no OR Shallots-5 nos chopped
Turmeric powder 1 tsp

Crushed/dried red chilli-1 tsp
Curry leaves 2 stem
Mustard seeds-1 tsp

Salt to taste
Oil 1 tblsp

1.Beat the egg and keep it aside.

2.Heat oil in a pan and splutter mustard seeds.

3.Add chopped onion,saute well for 5 mins.

4.Add turmeric powder,coconut, green chillies,red chilli,curry leaves ,salt and saute well.

5.Add in the beaten egg,mix well till the egg attains a slight brownish color.

Serve hot !!!

South Indian Fish Masala

2009-10-23T14:35:00.000-07:00

This is a spicy Indian dish made out of fish in masalas and coconut milk...

Fish sliced into cubes– 1 lb
Big onion – 1 1/2 nos
Ginger – 1 inch minced
Garlic – 10 cloves sliced
Green chillies – 4 nos
Thick Coconut milk – 1 cup

Thin coconut milk-1/2 cup
Mustard seeds – 1 tsp
Turmeric – 2 tsp
Coriander powder – 4 tbsp.
Gharam masala – 2 tsp
Pepper powder – 2 tsp
Oil
Curry leaves – 2 sprigs
Cilantro-1/4 th cup
Salt to taste

Lemon juice-1/2 tsp

Yogurt/Curd-1/4th cup(for little sourness since its a fish curry)

How to make

1.Clean the fish using turmeric and curd(measurings not included).
2.Coat fish pieces with a pinch of salt,pepper,red chilly ,lime juice and turmeric.
4.Keep refrigerated for 10 mins.
6.Meanwhile ,heat oil and splutter mustard seeds,then put onion and saute well.
7.When its brown,add sliced ginger and garlic,cut green chillies,curry leaves.
Saute well.Add salt as reqd...
8.Add rest of all spicy powders(coriander powder,gharam masala,red chilly,pepper) .
9.Pour in thin coconut milk and mix well.
10.When it boils add the fish pieces. Add yogurt and let it cook..
11.When the sauce is almost thick,add the rest of coconut milk ,dnt boil then.
13.Garnish with cilantro...

Switch off the heat and serve hot...

Beef Mappas A South Indian Recipe

2009-10-22T15:19:00.000-07:00

Beef Mappas is a typical kerala dish, in coconut milk.

What u need for Beef Mappas

Beef – 1/2 kg, cut into medium size pieces
Onion – 2 medium, sliced

Ginger & garlic – 2 tbsp each,minced

Green chili – 4 nos sliced

Coriander powder – 2 tbsp

Gharam masala – 2 tsp

Turmeric powder – 1 tsp

Tomato – 1, medium
Thin coconut milk – 2 cups

Thick coconut milk – 1 cup
Mustard seeds – 1 tsp
Shallots – 4
Salt to taste

Curry leaves-2 stems

Coconut oil as reqd

Cilantro to garnish

How to make Beef Mappas

Pressure Cook beef with onion , ginger & garlic , green chili, coriander powder , garam masala , turmeric powder, curry leaves, salt and thin coconut milk(coconut milk with more water content) till 1 whistle is heard.
Heat oil in a pan & splutter mustard seeds. Add sliced shallots, curry leaves and saute for 3 mins. Add the sliced tomatoes. When tomato becomes soft, add cooked beef along with the gravy. Combine well. Add thick coconut milk and switch off heat.Garnish with cilantro..

Serve hot with Appam/rice..

Green Peas masala South Indian recipe

2009-10-21T17:50:00.000-07:00

U need

Green peas – 100 gms fresh/frozen

Potatoes-50 gms

Sliced green chillies-2 to 3

Onion – 1,finely chopped

Curry leaves – 2 sprigs

Tomato – 1 sliced

Ginger-garlic paste – 2 tsp

Chilly powder-1 tsp

Coriander powder – 2 tsp

Gharam masala powder – 1 tsp

Coconut milk – 1 cup[thick]

Coconut oil – 1 tbsp

Mustard seeds – ½ tsp

Salt to taste

How to make Green Peas masala

Pressure cook green peas, potato and green chillies with just enough water till one whistle is heard.,set aside.

Take a pan,Splutter mustard seeds in coconut oil.

In medium heat add curry leaves and onions and sauté till the onions become light brown.

Add ginger and garlic paste and sauté till the raw smell of the paste goes.

Add in gharam masala,turmeric,chilly powder and coriander powder.

Add the tomato slices and saute well till the raw smell goes off.

Now add the cooked peas and salt to taste.Slowly add the coconut milk,and switch off the heat.

Serve hot with Porotta!!

Rava Upma-South Indian Recipe

2009-10-21T14:04:00.000-07:00

Upma is a South Indian breakfast dish. It is usually made with refined wheat grains, which Indians generally call suji and is also known in the south of India as rava.

A variety of upmas can be made with either vermicelli and thick, brown wheat grains. Upma is easy to prepare. For taste, vegetables may be added. Wealthier households may garnish upma with deep fried cashew nuts, while others may garnish with fried groundnuts.

U need
1 cup Rava / Sooji (Semolina)
25 gms dried Cashew Nuts
25 gms dried Raisins
25 gms dried dates
25 gms dried berries
1 inch Ginger chopped
3 Green Chillies slit sideways
2 shallots sliced
1 tsp Mustard Seeds
Salt to taste
1/2 tsp Turmeric Powder
4 tblsp ghee
Few curry leaves

How to make rava upma:

Heat 2tblsp ghee saute cashews,raisins and other dried fruits of ur choice and set side.
In the same ghee fry rava ,on a moderate heat, stiring constantly to light brown color and set aside. Now heat 2 tbsp ghee in a pan and add mustard seeds and allow them to splatter. Add sliced shallots ,curry leaves , ginger and green chilies. Sauté for 2-3 minutes. Add turmeric and salt to taste. Now add 3 cups of water and let it boil. Add the fried rava to it stirring constantly till it becomes little thick. Take off from the heat when rave is cooked well. Serve hot with ripe bananas.

Prawns Masala/Chemmen masala

2009-10-19T17:21:00.000-07:00

This is a very spicy dish,and uses almost all indian spices.Try this only if u like hot dishes..

This cud be served with any variety of rice dishes..Here i used small cooked prawns..

Its ok to use uncooked also,but the cooking time wud be more...

Ingredients for Prawns Masala
1. Prawns -1 lb
2.Chopped onion-1/4 cup
3.Coconut cuts-1/4 cup
4.Dried red chillies-2 nos broken
5.Curry leaves-2 stem
6.Cilantro-1/4 cup
7.Gharam masala-1/2 tsp
8.Turmeric-1/2 tsp,
9.red chilli-1 tsp
10.pepper powder-1 tsp
11.coriander powder-1 tsp
12.Green chilli-2 nos chopped
13.Yogurt-1/2 cup
14.Mustard and jeera(cumin) seeds-1 tsp each
15.Coconut powder-1/2 cup.
16.Ginger garlic paste- tsp.
17.Oil and salt as reqd..

How to make prawns masala..

1.Fry cleaned prawns(coated with enough salt and chilli powder(1 tsp)) and coconut cuts together till they are crispy..(5 mins)
2.Remove from oil...In same oil splutter cumin and mustard seeds...
3.Put curry leaves and dried red chilli followed by green chillies..Saute for 5 mins..Put the chopped onions,saute till its light brown... 4.Then put coconut powder on low flame...Saute well for 2 mins...
5.Add ginger garlic paste, Then add turmeric pow,coriander pow and chilli pow. Saute for 5 mins...
6.Then pour the yogurt in...Mix well till almost all water content goes..
7.Then combine with fried prawns and coconut cuts..
8.Then sprinkle pepper powder and gharam masala...
9.Then put the cilantro and mix well..Dnt forget to add salt..
Njoy:)

Breaded Prawns fry fries

2009-10-14T11:50:00.001-07:00

All u need is

1.Fresh Prawns-1 lb medium sized

2.Bread crumbs to coat-1/2 cup

3.Garlic powder-1 tsp

4.Crushed and dried red chilly/red chilly powder-1 tblsp

5.Egg-1 no

6.Salt to taste

9.Pepper powder -1 tsp

10.Oil for shallow frying

How to make Breaded Prawns fry fries.

Clean prawns well and pat dry..

2.Mix Bread crumbs,Garlic powder,red chilly,Salt and pepper powder.

3.Coat prawns in beaten egg and press on both sides in the powder mixture made above.

.4.Deep fry prawns in frying pan...

Serve hot with tomato saute and sliced onions..

Njoy!!!

Konju avial/Prawns avial-A non veg Avial..

2009-10-13T09:34:00.000-07:00

Aviyal is a very special dish in Kerala Cuisine that is made out of a lots of vegetables, curd and coconut.It is seasoned with coconut oil and curry leaves. Aviyal is an inevitable part of the Kerala Sadhya..Here i have tried out avial with some dried prawns..This makes it completely non veg dish...This taste simply great...My family enjoyed having ths...

U need

1.Vegetables

Snake gourd(Padavalanga)
Raw Banana(Vazhakka)
Drumsticks(Muringakka)
Carrot
Raw mango/pacha manga

Tindora

all vegetables 1 cup each cut into 1 inch length pieces

2.Grated coconut - 1 cup
3.Curd/yogurt - 1/2 cup
4.Green chillies - 3 nos
5.Turmeric powder - 1 tsp
6.Cumin seeds(Jeera) - 1 tbsp
7.Salt - As reqd
8.Coconut oil - 1 tbsp
9.Curry leaves - 2 stems
10.Mustard seeds-1 tsp

11.Dried prawns-small/medium sized- 2 cups..

12.Ginger and garlic chopped-1 tblsp each.

13.Red chilly powder-2 tsp..

How to make Prawns Avial

1)First cook the vegetables along with ginger,garlic,red chilly powder,turmeric powder and salt till they are half done.

Add just enough water along ..(Dont add too much salt,dried prawns may have salt..).
2)Then add the dried prawns...Cook well till almost all water goes off and all items are tender.
3)Grind together coconut, cumin seeds and green chilly to a coarse paste.
4)Add coconut paste, curd and salt.
6)Simmer the stove, till all the water is absorbed.
7.Splutter mustard seeds,curry leaves and pour the seasoning over the cooked vegetables.
Serve hot with rice,,Njoy!!!

Spicy Prawns/Chemeen Fry

2009-10-09T10:28:00.000-07:00

What u need

Medium sized prawns-1/2 kg
Turmeric powder-1 tsp
Red Chilly Powder-3 tsp
Pepper Powder-1 tsp
Salt to taste
Lemon juice-1 tsp
Coriander powder-1 tsp
Curry Leaves-2 stems
Ginger paste/powder-1 tsp

Garlic paste/powder-1 tsp

How to make Spicy Prawns/Chemeen Fry

1.Marinate prawns pieces with all the masalas and lemon juice ..
2.Keep refrigerated for 15 mins..
3.Deep fry in oil with some curry leaves in oil...
4.Serve hot..

Sweet Pineapple Juice

2009-10-09T10:24:00.001-07:00

Blend together pineapple pieces and honey in juice blender..
Serve chilled with ice cubes....
Njoy!!!

Fizzy Ginger Lemonade

2009-10-06T10:12:00.000-07:00

Fizzy Ginger Lemonade is a flavored drink made from lemons,carbonated water,ginger and sucrose..

U need

1 cup water
1/2 cup Ginger Syrup(a combination of ginger and cane sugar from Ginger people )
1 cup club soda.
1/2 cup lemon juice

Ice cubes

How to make Sparkling Ginger Lemonade

Combine all items in a juice glass.Decorate with lemon slices.Serve chilled..Njoy!!!

Jackfruit seeds-Mango Curry/Chakkakuru-Manga Curry

2009-09-30T13:55:00.000-07:00

This dish is one of the favorites of all malayalees....This is a very yummy dish with slight sourness..Main ingredient are Jackfruit seeds and unripe mangoes having good sourness..
The drumsticks added in addition absorbs the sourness and taste great..

What u need...

Unripe green mango/Pacha manga - 1 no(peeled and cut into cubes)

Jackfruit seeds/Chakka kuru-(washed, outer harder skin peeled off and sliced) - 1 cup

Green chillies - 3 nos

Grated coconut - 1 cup

Fresh Curd-1 cup

Drumsticks/Muringakka-1 no cut into 1 inch pieces(skin peeled off)

Turmeric powder - 1/4 tsp

Mustard seeds - 1 tsp

Cumin seeds-1tsp

Red chillies dried - 2 nos cut into small pieces

Shallots(Kunjulli) - 2 nos(chopped)

Curry leaves - 2 nos

Coconut oil-2 tsp

Salt - As reqd

How to make Chakkakuru-Manga Curry

1)Cook jackfruit seeds along with 1 cup water,turmeric powder and salt on a medium heat.

2)When they are half done, add raw mangoes, drumsticks and cook until they are soft and tender.

3)Grind together grated coconut,green chillies,curd/yogurt and cumin seeds.

4)Add this ground mixture to cooked vegetables.

5)Switch of the heat and keep it aside.

6)Heat coconut oil in another pan.

7)Allow mustard seeds to splutter.

8)Add red chillies, shallots and curry leaves and fry until they are brown.

9)Pour this seasoning over the curry...

10)Serve hot with rice:)

Breaded Fish Fillet Fries

2009-09-28T13:04:00.000-07:00

All u need is
1.Fish fillet of ur choice-1 no
2.Bread crumbs to coat-1/2 cup
3.Garlic powder-1 tsp
4.Crushed and dried red chilly-1 tblsp
5.Egg-1 no
6.Salt to taste
7.Coriander leaves chopped-1/4 cup(optional)
8.Crushed green chilly-1tsp
9.Pepper powder -1 tsp
10.Oil for shallow frying
How to make Breaded Fish Fillet Fries
1.Clean fish well and pat dry..
2.Mix Bread crumbs,Garlic powder,Crushed red chilly,Salt,Coriander leaves,Crushed green chilly and pepper powder.
3.Coat fish fillet in beaten egg and press on both sides in the powder mixture made above..
4.Shallow fry the fish piece in frying pan or grill it in conv oven in broil mode..
Serve hot with tomato saute and sliced onions..

Prawns Pickle/Chemeen Achar

2009-09-21T11:14:00.000-07:00

Prawns pickle is made out of small prawns and this yummy side dish for Non Vegetarians..

U need
Prawns(small sized) - 1 lb
Garlic finely chopped-1 tblsp
Ginger pods sliced -1/2 tblsp
Vinegar-3 tblsp
Coriander powder-1 tsp
Salt - As reqd
Chilly powder - 1 tblsp
Turmeric powder-1 tsp
Curry leaves-2 stem
Coconut Oil-1 tblsp
Mustard Seeds-1 tsp
Dried red chillies-2 nos cut

How to make Chemmen Achar

1)Marinate the prawns with chilly powder and salt for 30 mins.
2)Heat oil in a pan and fry ginger and garlic in oil for 5 mins .
3)Deep fry prawns in the same pan till all water goes off.
5)Fry some dried red chillies in the same oil.
6)Splutter some mustard seeds in the same pan.
7)Add turmeric,coriander powder and curry leaves and saute till everythng is dry..
8)Then put this in bottles and add vinegar when its almost cool..
Serve a s side dish..

Pavakka Kichadi/Bittergourd Kichadi

2009-09-14T19:49:00.000-07:00

Kichadi is an important item in Kerala sadyas.Bittergourd/Pavakka Kichadi is a version made out of Bittergourd/Pavakka as main ingredient. Its a very yummy dish that has slight sourness and bitterness.

U need

Bitter gourd or Pavakka - 2 big , slice into rounds
Green chillies - 2 nos
Grated coconut - 1/2 of a coconut
Jeera or cumin seeds - 1/4 tsp

Ground mustard seeds-2 tsp
Garlic - 1 small pod
Salt - 1/2 tsp ,Thick Yogurt/Curd-1/2 cup
Dried red chillies-1 no cut into small pieces
Curry leaves-1 stem

How to make Bittergourd Pachadi

1.Marinate bittergourd slices with salt.
2.Deep fry them till golden brown.
3.Make a paste of yogurt,coconut ,ground mustard seeds,greenchilly,garlic and cumin seeds.
4.Heat oil, splutter mustard seeds , fry curry leaves and dried red chillies.
5.Pour this seasoning over the ground coconut mixture and put the fried pavakka slices into it.Mix well.
Serve with rice:)

Sadya on Banana leaf-Kerala Onam Spl 2009

2009-09-03T16:17:00.000-07:00

Happy Onam to All My Malayalee bloggers..

Sadya means banquet.
A Sadya is a big feast associated with a special occasion which is traditionally a vegetarian meal served on a plantain or banana leaf; people eat sitting cross-legged on the floor. Sadhya can have up to 24 dishes served in it.
The dishes are plain boiled rice, many curries, papadam, plain yogurt or buttermilk, banana or plantain chips, and two or more sweet dishes. The curries are made of different vegetables and have different flavourings. They can be made of yogurt, bitter gourd, mango, jaggery, etc. The reason for including so many dishes in the Sadya is to ensure that the diners will like at least two or three dishes.
Coconut, being abundant in Kerala, is used in almost all dishes. Coconut milk also finds various uses in cooking. Coconut oil is used for frying.

Chicken Tikka recipe

2009-09-02T08:49:00.000-07:00

Chicken tikka is traditionally baked skewers with small pieces of chicken, usually boneless, in a clay based oven called tandoor, after marinating in spices and yogurt.The pieces are brushed with ghee (clarified butter) at intervals, which gives its taste, while being continuously fanned.

Ingredients for Chicken Tikka
1.Chicken breast pieces-cut into cubes-1/2 kg
2.Yogurt-2 tblsp
3.lemon juice-1 tsp
4.Shan Tandoori masala.

How to make Chicken tikka
1.Clean chicken legs..Press away the moisture using a tissue paper..
2.Now apply a coating of 1 tsp chilli powder,1 tsp lime juice and salt to chicken.
3.Keep it in refrigerator for 10 mins.
4.Then make a marinade out of the tandoori masala,yogurt and salt..
5.Then apply this to chicken and keep it refrigerate for another 20 mins..
6.Preheat the oven for 10min at 450F ..
7.Immerse wooden skewers in water well ahead for abt 2 hrs.
8.Stack the chicken pieces into wooden skewers with sliced onions and bell peppers in between..I used yellow,red and green bell peppers.
9.Place this into oven for grilling..Grill both sides..Cover any part of wooden skewer exposed using aluminium foil.
10.U can brush the chicken pieces in btw with butter or spray cooking oil(i used PAM).
Serve hot
Njoy!!!

Kerala Avial-Onam Sadya spl

2009-09-01T18:45:00.000-07:00

For avial U need

1.Vegetables

Elephant Yam(Chena)

Snake gourd(Padavalanga)

Raw Banana(Vazhakka)

Drumsticks(Muringakka)

Ash gourd(Vellarikka/kumbalanga)

Carrot

Raw mango/pacha manga ------>2 cup/ all vegetables cut into 1 inch length pieces

2.Grated coconut - 1 cup

3.Curd/yogurt - 1 cup

4.Green chillies - 2 nos

5.Turmeric powder - 1/2 tsp

6.Cumin seeds(Jeera) - 1 tbsp

7.Salt - As reqd

8.Coconut oil - 1 tbsp

9.Curry leaves - 2 stems

How to make Avial

1)First cook the vegetables that takes more time to cook (yam, raw banana etc.) adding just enough water to cook along with turmeric powder.

2)Add all other vegetables one by one.Pour 2 to 3 tsp coconut oil

and add curry leaves.Mix well.

3)Grind together coconut, cumin seeds and green chilly to a coarse paste.

4)When vegetables are about ¾th done(cooked), add coconut paste and salt.Pour 2 to 3 tsp of curd (depends on sourness u prefer)

6)Simmer the stove, till all the water is absorbed.

7.Splutter mustard seeds,curry leaves and pour the seasoning over the cooked vegetables.

Serve hot..

Kerala parippu curry-Onam Sadya spl

2009-09-01T18:35:00.000-07:00

U need

Moong Dal/Parippu - 1 Cup
Water - 3 Cups
Turmeric Powder - 1/4 tsp
Ghee - 2 tsp
Diced Shallots - 4

Slit Green Chillies - 2
Curry Leaves -2 stems

dried red chillies-2 nos

Cumin seeds-1 tsp

Grated coconut-1/2 cup

How to make parippu curry

1.Pressure cook dal in 3 cups of water along with salt and 1/4 tsp Turmeric Powder till 2-3 whistles are heard.

2.Heat 2 tsp ghee in a pan and saute the diced shallots, dries red chillies,green chillies and curry leaves and splutter mustard seeds.

3.Grind together grated coconut and jeera/cumin seeds together.

4.Combine this with cooked dal...
4.Pour the seasoning over the cooked dal and mix well.

5.Serve with rice..

Olan-Onam Sadya Spl

2009-09-01T15:03:00.000-07:00

U need

Red Gram dal(Vanpayar) – 1/4 cup cooked(in pressure cooker with sme salt)

Ash gourd (Kumbalanga) diced – 1 cup

Pumpkin (Mathanga/Mathan) diced – 1 cup(optional)

Green chillies slit – 3 or 4

2nd extract of coconut milk – 1 cup

1st extract of coconut milk – 1/4 cup

Curry leaves (Kariveppila)

Salt – to taste

Dried red chillies-2 nos

Coconut oil – 1 tbsp

shallots sliced-3 nos

How to make

1.Cook ashgourd dices,pumpkin dices,slit green chillies with 2 tsp salt and 1/4 cup of water.

2.Combine the cooked red gram dal,stir and add 2nd extract of coconut milk.

3.Let it boil,add in the thick coconut milk.

4.Remove it from the stove,season with coconut oil,shallots,mustard seeds,dried red chillies and curry leaves.

5.Mix well,cover it with a lid and allow it to stand for 1/2 an hour before serving.This will help the dish to absorb the flavour of curry leaves and coconut oil.

Serve with kerala rice.

Tandoori Chicken

2009-08-24T16:39:00.000-07:00

Tandoori Chicken is a roasted Indian chicken delicacy.
Main ingredients are Chicken, yogurt and tandoori masala..It is moderately hot dish.Cayenne pepper, red chili powder, or other spices give it a red hue .A higher amount of Turmeric produces an orange colour.I modern versions red and yellow food colourings are used. It is traditionally cooked at high temperatures in a clay oven (tandoor), but can also be prepared on a traditional grill.

Ingredients for Tandoori Chicken

1.Chicken leg pieces-2 nos

2.Yogurt-2 tblsp

3.lemon juice-1 tsp

4.Tandoori masala

Can use either tandoori ready masala from any grocery store or prepare at home..

To make masala at home u need

1.Red chilli powder-2 tsp

2.ginger garlic paste-2 tsp

3.nutmeg powder-1/2 tsp

4.Pepper powder-1 tsp

5.cumin powder-1 tsp

6.Gharam masala-1 tsp

7.Turmeric powder-1 tsp

8.Coriander powder-1 tsp

9.Salt to taste..

10.Red food color(Ready tandoori masala will have ths)

How to make Chicken tandoori

1.Clean chicken legs..Press away the moisture using a tissue paper..

2.Make cuts in the chicken legs so that marination is absorbed well.

3.Now apply a coating of 1 tsp chilli powder,1 tsp lime juice and salt to chicken.

4.Keep it in refrigerator for 10 mins.

5.Then make a marinade out of the tandoori masala,yogurt and salt,followed by red food color..

6.Then apply this to chicken and keep it refrigerate for another 20 mins..

7.Preheat the oven for 10min at 450F ..

8.Then place the chicken pieces into oven near to the grill for 20 mins at 350F to 400F,checking in btw..It shud be in broil mode..

9.Serve hot with sliced onions,bell pepper and boiled potatoes..

Njoy!!!

Pineapple Pulissery

2009-08-24T15:45:00.001-07:00

Pulissery is an important dish for Kerala Sadya..The dish has slight sourness and sweetness...Pulissery is mostly made out of pineapple and mango.

U need

1.Ripe pineapple cut into small cubes- 1 cup

2.Turmeric powder-1 tsp

3.Salt 1 tsp

4.Grated Coconut-1 cup

5.Green chillies-2 nos

6.Shallots-3 nos

7.Mustard seeds-1 tsp

8.Fenugreek seeds-2 tsp

9.Curry Leaves-2 stems

10.Dried red chillies-2 nos
11.Yogurt-1/2 cup.

How to make

1.Cook the pineapple pieces with 1 cup of water,salt and turmeric.

2.Grind coconut,yogurt and green chillies to a fine paste.

3.When the gravy is almost thick add the coconut paste to it and simmer the heat.

4.Turn off heat after 5 mins so tht it wont boil.

5.Splutter the mustard seeds in a pan with coconut oil,followed by adding sliced shallots,fenugreek seeds,curry leaves and dried red chillies.

6.When shallots are almost brown,fold it into the curry and mix well.Now ur Pulissery is ready to go:)

Grilled Barbeque Chicken Pizza

2009-08-20T18:04:00.000-07:00

How to make Barbeque Chicken Grilled Pizza

For Pizza Crust
1. 1 1/3 cups all purpose flour
2.1/2 cup cooked potatoe.
3.1/2 cup yellow corn meal(corn flour)
4.2 1/4 teaspoons yeast
5.1 1/4 teaspoon salt
6.4 tablespoon olive oil.
7.1/2 cup warm water
How to make pizza crust
1.Whisk flour,corn meal,yeast and salt together.
2.Add potato,rubbing to it.
3.Add olive oil,do the same.
4.Add water and knead gently.
5.Keep aside for atleast 2 hours.The flour would expand to double the size.

For BBQ CHICKEN PIZZA u need
boneless, skinless chicken breast, cubed (or use barbecued chicken cubed)-1/2 pound
1 cup barbecue sauce
green bell pepper-sliced
red bell pepper-sliced
Medium sized onion chopped-1 no
1 small tomato, diced
1 cup grated cheese
1 teaspoon garlic,chilli sauce each(optional)

HOW TO MAKE THE BBQ CHICKEN PIZZA

1.Barbeque the chicken in 1/2 cup barbecue sauce.(Use grill/broil in oven).Set aside.
2.Spray pizza board with cooking spray.
3.Roll pizza dough into a circle.
4.Place on the sprayed pizza pan. Build up edges slightly.Poke some holes in it(to prevent air bubbles).
5.Pre bake in oven for 10 mins at apprx 350F.
6.Take it out .
7.Spread with remaining 1/2 cup barbecue sauce.Followed by garlic and hot chilli sauce(optional)
Top with bbq chicken, peppers,onion and tomato. Sprinkle with grated cheese.
8.Grill, covered, 5-10 minutes longer or until crust is golden and cheese is melted.
Serve hot...

Serve hot!!!!!

Njoy:)

Coconut Rice South Indian Recipe

2009-08-20T17:33:00.000-07:00

This is a South Indian dish made out of plain white rice and grated coconut as main ingredients..

For Coconut rice u need

Basmati Rice 1 cup.

Grated coconut 1/4 cup.

Urad dal -1 tsp.

Chana Dal-1 tsp

Dry red chilli -2 nos

Coconut oil-4 tsp.

Curry leaves a few.

Water-2 cups

Salt to taste.

How to make Coconut Rice.

1.Cook rice

a)Pour 2 cups water and 1 cup rice in a pan and allow to boil.

b)Then lower the flame to minimum(lowest) and cook it covered till all water goes and rice is cooked.

2.Take a pan and pour coconut oil.Splutter mustard seeds,chana dal and urad dal..Also add curry leaves and dried red chillies.

3.Saute for for abt 5 to 7 mins,then put the grated coconut and saute for 5 more mins..

4.Then put the cooked rice.

Saute well and serve hot.

Chappathi stuffed with Potato roast

2009-08-20T17:18:00.000-07:00

Recipe

What u need...

• 1 Cup Wheat Flour

• ½ Cup Milk

•Butter-1/2 stick

• Salt to taste

How to make chappathi

• Put 1/2 of the flour,butter and milk in a large bowl with enough salt.

• Mix together with handmixer .

• Add the rest of the flour and knead well until it forms a compact ball.

• Knead and divide dough into 4 to 6 parts.

• Roll each ball into a circle about 1/2 cm thick.

• Heat an ungreased Pan. Put chapati on it, and let it cook for about 1 minute

• Turn and cook both sides.

Make potato roast Potato Roast recipe click here

Stuff the chappathis with potato roast..Serve hot..

Easy Potato Roast recipe

2009-08-20T16:45:00.000-07:00

What u need for Potato Roast

Potatoes - 1/2 kg

Turmeric powder - 1/2 tsp

Red chilly powder - 1 to 2 tsp

Salt - to taste

Mustard seeds - 1/2 tsp

Onions - 2 big

green chillies-3 nos sliced

cumin seeds-1 tsp(optional)

How to make Potato Roast

Pressure cook the potatoes. Peel the skin and mash it and keep aside.
Heat coconut oil and splutter mustard seeds and cumin seeds.Fry onions till it turns golden brown.
Add turmeric powder, red chilly powder,salt and green chillies to the above and saute well on low flame.
Now add the potato mixture and saute well ..Add salt to taste..

Serve hot..

Vellayappam Recipe-Kottayam style

2009-08-20T16:10:00.000-07:00

This is a kerala dish,very similar to Palappam/Appam in its contents.A slight variation in taste is the addition of cumin seeds and shallots..Also this appam is made in a flat tava/pan unlike Palappam thts made made in a curved pan.

Recipe

U need

1.Rice Flour- 2 cups
2.Coconut Milk-1 cup
3.Cumin seeds-1 tsp
4.Shallots -4 nos
5.water-2 cups
6.Sugar-2 tblsp
7.salt-1 tsp
8.yeast- 2-3 tsp
9.Rice flour-1 tblsp(extra)

How to make

1.Grind together cumin,shallots and grated coconut to a fine paste.

2.Combine the rest ingredients to the abve mixture.

3.Heat a pan with 3 tblsp of water,and put 1 tblsp of rice flour and heat till we get a
thick batter(called,kurukku).

4.Combine this kurukku to the flour batter mixture...

5.Mix well..Keep overnight or wait for 3 to 4 hour till the batter ferments..(till bubbles r formed)

6.Then u can make spread the batter in a flat pan in circular shape..

7.Turn over till both sides are ready

Serve with Veg Stew...

For Veg Stew Recipe,Click here

Microwave Milk Peda-5 min recipe

2009-08-18T17:20:00.000-07:00

Peda is a sweet from the Indian subcontinent, usually prepared in thick, semi-soft pieces. The main ingredients are milk and traditional flavorings, including cardamom seeds, pistachio nuts and saffron.
The color varies from a creamy white to a caramel colour. The peda originates in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh.

Recipe

U need
Sweetened condensed milk-14 oz can

Milk powder-3 cups

Butter-1 stick

Cardomom powder-1/4 tsp

pistachios-1/4 cup

How to make milk peda

1.Whisk together all the ingredients except pistachios in a microwave safe bowl..

2.Microwave the mixture for 3 to 4 mins, taking it out and stirring after each minute..

3.Test the taste and consistency of mixture,after each time..

4.Cool it and make out pedas with hand..

5.Press each pedas against crushed pistachios...

Njoy:)

I would like to pass this to Sanghi's FIL(Fall In Luv) Milk event of Aug 7th-Sept 15th.......

Sanghi's FIL Events

Pumpkin errissery/Mathanga errisery

2009-08-18T10:51:00.000-07:00

Pumpkin errissery/Mathanga errisery is one of the spl dishes for Kerala sadya.The main ingredients are pumkin and dark eyed beans.

For this dish u need

1.Black-eyed beans(Van payar) - 1/2 cup

2.Yellow pumpkin(Mathanga) - 4 cups(cut into cubes)

3.Grated coconut - 1/2 cup

4.Cumin seeds(Jeerakam) - 1 tsp

5.Garlic powder- 1 tsp

6.Salt - As reqd

7.Turmeric powder - 1/2 tsp

8.Coconut Oil - 1 tbsp

9.Mustard seeds - 1 tsp

10.Dry red chillies - 2 - 3 nos

11.Curry leaves - 2 stems

12.Shallots-3 nos sliced..

13.Green chilies-2 no(optional)

How to make Pumpkin errissery/Mathanga errisery

1.Pressure cook beans with enough water and salt till 2-3 whistle..

2.Cook together pumpkin and beans together with enough water.Mash the pumpkin when its cooked...

3.Make a fine paste of coconut,jeera and green chillies in mixer..

4.Simmer the heat and mix it with cooked pumpkin...

5.Season with spluttered mustard seeds,dried red chillies,shallots,garlic powder,turmeric powder and curry leaves in coconut oil..

6.Serve hot....

Princess Cake-To Share the Sweetness of 63rd year of freedom(Cake for Indian Independence Day)

2009-08-14T20:03:00.000-07:00

Cake for Indian Independence Day

Proud to be an Indian!..

Happy
Independence
Day

Recipe for Princess Cake

I have made this cake out of a chocolate cake..

For chocolate cake u need

1.Chocolate powder unsweetened-1 to 1 1/4th cup
2.1 tablespoon coffee powder
3.All purpose flour/maida -1 cup
4. baking soda-1 tsp
5.Salt-1/4 tsp
6. unsalted butter-1/4th cup
7.Sugar-3/4 to 1 cup(left to u)
8.Egg- 1 no
9.Sour cream-1/4 cup
10.Milk -4 tblsp or jst enough to adjust the consistency of cake batter.

11.Baking dish-Pyrex mixing bowl(oven safe)

12.Cooking Spray-PAM

How to make Chocolate cake

1.In a mixing bowl sift together the flour,chocolate powder, baking soda and salt. Set aside.
2.In another mixing bowl, cream the butter using hand mixer. Gradually add the sugar and continue to beat until the mixture is light and fluffy.
3. Add egg and beat well . Beat in the sour cream.
4.Then add the flour mixture and the milk to the batter.
5.Preheat oven to 350 degrees F for 15 mins.
6. Butter, or spray with a non stick spray, the cake pan.
7.Bake the cake at 350F for about 30 mins.Then check using a tooth pick..Bake further is the tooth pick inserted does nt come clean.

Decoration Part.

For this i used

1.heavy whipping cream

2.Food colors-yellow,green

3.Cake decorating tip-Flower tip.

4.Doll pick-bought from near by Micheals store.

How to decorate

1.When baking is over,take cake out of the bowl and let it sit in room temp for 15 mins and then in refrigerator for another 15 mins.

2.Then using handmixer mix together whipping cream and sugar and check for the sweetness..

Add some vanilla extract also.This forms into a thick cream ready for frosting.

3.Remember to level the cake ,ie remove excess cake that expanded .

4.Turn upside down,so tht it forms the shape of a skirt..

5.Apply cream on entire cake..

6.Insert doll pick in the middle..

7.Make a beautiful dress for ur cute princess..

Creativity is left to u...Be an artist...

This cake can be a spl gift for ur cute daughter on her birthday:)

Black Forest Cake Recipe

2009-08-04T23:24:00.000-07:00

Black Forest cake is a southern German dessert Schwarzwälder Kirschtorte (literally "Black Forest cherry torte").

Typically, Black Forest cake consists of several layers of chocolate cake, with whipped cream and cherries between each layer.

Then the cake is decorated with additional whipped cream, maraschino cherries, and chocolate shavings.

Traditionally, Kirschwasser is added to the cake, although other liquors are also used (such as rum, which is common in Austrian recipes). In the United States, Black Forest cake is most often prepared without alcohol.

For this cake chocolate cake should be prepared first..

For chocolate cake u need

1.Chocolate powder unsweetened-1 to 1 1/4th cup

2.1 tablespoon coffee powder

3.All purpose flour/maida -1 cup

4. baking soda-1 tsp

5.Salt-1/4 tsp

6. unsalted butter-1/4th cup

7.Sugar-3/4 to 1 cup(left to u)

8.Egg- 1 no

9.Sour cream-1/4 cup

Milk -4 tblsp or jst enough to adjust the consistency of cake batter.

How to make chocolate cake

1.In a mixing bowl sift together the flour,chocolate powder, baking soda and salt. Set aside.

2.In another mixing bowl, cream the butter using hand mixer. Gradually add the sugar and continue to beat until the mixture is light and fluffy.

3. Add egg and beat well . Beat in the sour cream.

4.Then add the flour mixture and the milk to the batter.

5.Preheat oven to 350 degrees F for 15 mins.

6. Butter, or spray with a non stick spray, the cake pan.

7.Bake the cake at 350F for about 30 mins.Then check using a tooth pick..Bake further is the tooth pick inserted does nt come clean.

Now we have to make the black forest cake.for that

u need

1.Whipping cream-1 cup

2.Cherries for filling(i used strawberries too)

3.Chocolate shavings made from chocolate bars-1/2 cup..(i used choco powder and spread on top)..

4.Rum/brandy-to sprinkle over the cake..(for extra flavour)..(optional)

5.Whole cherries for decorating.

Final steps for black forest cake..

1.Cool the chocolate cake on a cooling rack..

2.Level the top surface of cake.

3.Turn upside down.

4.Knife through the center of the cake(breadthwise) and make into 2 halfs..

5.Apply whipping cream to the bottom cake piece and fill with chopped cherries and strawberries.

6.Place the other half over this piece and again coat with whipping cream..

7.Spread chocolate shavings over the cake surface and decorate with cherries..

The creativity is left to uuu..

Njoyy!!

Curd Vada/Dahi Vada/thayir vada/perugu gari/mosaru vade/Doi Boda

2009-08-04T23:22:00.000-07:00

Dahi vada (also known as thayir vada in Tamil and perugu gari in Telugu, mosaru vade in Kannada and Doi Boda in Bengali) is an Indian chaat, prepared by soaking vadas in thick yogurt (dahi).

The hot deep fried vadas are first put in water and then transferred to thick beaten yogurt. To add more flavor it can be topped with coriander or mint leaves, chili powder, crushed black pepper, chaat masala, cumin, shredded coconut, green chilis or boondi.

A sweeter dahi is preferred in some places in India, especially in Maharashtra and Gujarat, although the garnishing remains the same. In Gujarat a combination of coriander and tamarind chutneys are often used as garnishments in addition to those mentioned above.

Reference-Wiki

For dahi vada we have to first prepare good uzhunnu vada.

For that u need

Urad dal soaked in water overnight(5-6 hours) – 1 cup

Finely chopped shallots – 3 nos

Green chillies – 1 no

Chopped Ginger – 1 tsp(optional)

Chopped curry leaves – 1 stem

Crushed pepper – 1/2 tsp

Baking Soda – 1/4 tsp

Salt – to taste

Oil – to deep fry vada

How to make soft vada

1.Grind urad dal and salt together adding very little water,into a coarse paste.If u add more water thicken it by adding a little corn flour.(dont add much)

2.Then mix together all the ingredients using a hand mixer(to produce much aeration) for about 5 mins.

3.Make small balls with hand and making a hole in the centre.

4.Deep fry the vadas.Strain it when colors becomes golden brown.

Now we can move to Dahi vada...

U need

1.Yogurt-1 cup

2.Milk to reduce thickness of yogurt-4 tblsp

3.Cilantro,chaat masala,boondi,chiili powder,pepper powder for topping...

How to make Dahi vada

1.Soak the vadas in water for 5 mins.The squeeze it gently to remove water.(This helps vada to absorb yogurt ).

2.Place vadas in a serving dish.Mix the yogurt with some milk.Add enough salt..

3.Pour over the vadas evenly.

4.Garnish it by chilli powder,crushed pepper,cilantro,chopped green chilli or boondi and chaat masala.

Njoy!!!!

Chilli Gobi

2009-08-04T23:12:00.000-07:00

Chilli Gobi is a popular South Indian recipe.The dish is very spicy but it is very yummy....It can be served with plain rice/fried rice or chappati/porotta.

I have recently tried out making chilli gobi and it turned out to be yummyy...

For making Chilli Gopi

U need

1.Cauliflower-half of a normal sized Cauliflower

2. white or yellow onion-1 no: cut into wedges

3.Red and green bell pepper-2 nos each

4.Chicken/Veg Boulllion-1/2 a cube (Knorr Chicken Bouillon Cubes)

5.Soy sauce-4 tblsp

6.Chilli sauce-2 tblsp(or as u prefer)

7.Tomato sauce-3 tblsp.

8.Cornstarch-2 tblsp

9.Corn Flour-4 tblsp

10.Egg-1no

11.Salt-as reqd

12.Chilli powder-3 tsp(having good red color)

13.Oil for deep frying..

14.Celery-1 to 2 stems(i luv to use more of it-ur choice)

15.Use Spring onions/Cilantro to decorate..

16.Ginger and Garlic chopped-3 tsp each.

How to make Chilli Gobi

1.In a bowl mix together corn flour,egg,chilli powder,1 tblsp soy sauce.

2.Cut and clean the cauliflower in salt water.

3.Marinate the gobi with the mixture in step 1.

4.Deep fry the gobi until they are golden brown.

5.Take another pan,pour 2-3 tblsp of oil from the oil used for frying gopi.

6.Saute ginger and garlic for 5 mins.

7.Then put Onions,bell pepper and celery.Saute for 5 to 10 mins.

8.Pour 4 tblsp of water and put the veg/chicken boullion to it.Mix well.

9.Then add all the 3 sauces to it..Mix well.

10.Add the fried cauliflower pieces to it.Combine.

11.Mix cornstarch in 4tblsp water and pour into the gopi mixture.Combine well.

12.Adjust the gravy to ur choice..(Heat more time for less gravy).

Serve Hot!!!!

Moru Kutan ( Butter milk curry ) -A South Indian recipe

2009-08-04T22:32:00.000-07:00

U need

Yogurt/curd-1 cup

Sliced shallots-5
Shredded coconut-1 cup
Turmeric powder-1/2tsp
green chilly -2 nos
mustard seeds-1/2 tsp
cumin seeds-1/4 tsp
dried red chillies-2
Oil-1 tsp
Curry Leaves-1 stem

1.Blend yogurt well in a mixer(with good sourness preffered),remove excess fat floating over.
2.Make a fine paste of shredded coconut,cumin seeds,green chillies and shallots.
3.Take a pan,pour some oil splutter mustard seeds,add curry leaves,dried red chilliesand shallots.Saute well till its golden brown.
4.Then add this coconut mixture to the pan,saute well for 5-7 mins.
5.Then pour the beaten yogurt to pan.Add enough turmeric powder and salt to taste.

Serve with rice

Rainbow Cake/Multicolored Cake Easy Recipe

2009-07-31T16:13:00.000-07:00

Today i have tried making rainbow cake.A multi colored cake made by layering different colored

cake mix.

For this u need

1.Any cake mix,white colored
2.Permitted food colors-i have used 4 colors.
3.Baking pan.

How to make

1.Combine the cake ingredeints as per instruction.

2.Divide the cake mixture into 4 equal amounts.Mix each of the cake mix with 2-3 drops of food colors till desired color is obtained.

3.Pour it into cake mould into layers.

4.Bake the cake till the tooth pick inserted comes out clean...

More Photos......

Recipe for Easy Fruit Ice Lollies-Summer Spl & Kids Spl

2009-07-29T22:13:00.000-07:00

An ice pop is a frozen water-based dessert on a stick. It is made by freezing coloured, flavoured liquid (such as fruit juice) around a stick. Once the liquid freezes solid, the stick can be used as a handle to hold the ice pop. -Wiki

My way of ice pops....

Made out with

1.Stawberries

2.Cherries

3.Oranges

How to make

1.Make a juice out of the fresh fruits.

2.Add some sugar..

3.Pour it into Ice Lolly Maker

and freeze.

Njoy!!!

Kulfi Treat...Indian Dessert with Almonds,Pista and Cashews

2009-07-29T19:07:00.000-07:00

Kulfi or Qulfi is a popular flavored frozen dessert made from milk which originated in the South Asia and is popular throughout Pakistan and India. In taste, texture and preparation, it shares commonalities with ice cream.
It comes in various flavours, including pistachio, malai, mango, cardamom (elaichi), saffron (kesar) etc..-Wiki

Today ,I have tried out kulfi with almonds,cashews,pistachios and cardomom.It turned out to be yummy...
For that

U need

1.Condensed Milk-1 1/4 th cup

2.Evaporated Milk-3/4th cup

3.Heavy Whipping cream-2 cups

4.Whipped topping-2 1/2 cup

5.Cashews,almonds,pista-1 cup(crushed)

6.Cardomom-3 nos(crushed)

How to make

1.Combine all the ingredients in a bowl.

2.Mix everything well using hand mixer.

3.Pour into kulfi moulds and freeze.

4.Keep it overnight...Serve when set..

Njoy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Strawberry Ice Cream Shake/Strawberry frappe

2009-07-28T14:09:00.000-07:00

A milkshake is a sweet, cold beverage which is made from milk, ice cream or iced milk, and flavorings or sweeteners such as fruit syrup or chocolate sauce. Milkshakes are usually served in a tall glass and whipped cream may be added as a topping. Several popular milkshake flavors include vanilla, chocolate, and strawberry. When made with ice cream it is commonly called a frappe-Wiki

A cool drink for Strawberry lovers....

U need

Strawberries-15 nos

Vanilla Ice cream-1 cup

Milk -1 cup

Sugar-1/4 cup

For decoration

use

1.Pastry disposable Bag-1 no

2.Star tip-1 no

3.Strawberry- 1 no

4.Whipping Cream-1 cup ,i used cool whip

How to make

1.Make a puree of strawberries .

2.Add the rest ingredients and blend well.

3.Pour to juice glass.Fill the pastry bag with whipping cream.Attach the star tip.

4.Squeeze the whipping cream to the shake in circular motion.Attach a strawberry to the top of the glass...

5.Serve chilled.Njoy!!

Mango Lassi-Great for this Summer

2009-07-26T15:49:00.000-07:00

This would be a great drink during summer season..

U need

1.Ripe mango-1 no: large size(syrup comes about 1 cup)

2.Fresh yogurt-1/2 cup(with less sourness preffered)

3.Sugar-2 -3 tblsp(as reqd)

4.Milk-3-4 tblsp(optional)

How to make

1.Blend together mango,yogurt and sugar in a mixer.(U may add milk to reduce the thickness,dont add water.)

2.Serve chilled.

Njoy!

Pulissery with Cherry-Kerala Ruchi

2009-07-22T13:27:00.000-07:00

U need

1.sweet cherries- 20-25 counts

2.Turmeric powder-1 tsp

3.Salt 1 tsp

4.Grated Coconut-1 cup

5.Green chillies-2 nos

6.Shallots-3 nos

7.Mustard seeds-1 tsp

8.Fenugreek seeds-2 tsp

9.Curry Leaves-2 stems

10.Dried red chillies-2 nos

How to make

1.Cook cherries with 1 1/2 cup water,salt and turmeric.

2.When the cherries r almost cooked,slightly smash it so that the sweetnees become unique.

3.Grind coconut and green chillies to a fine paste.

4.When the cherry gravy is almost thick add the coconut paste to it and simmer the heat.

5.Turn off heat after 5 mins so tht it wont boil.

6.Splutter the mustard seeds in a pan with coconut oil,followed by adding sliced shallots,fenugreek seeds,curry leaves and dried red chillies.

7.When shallots are almost brown,fold it into the curry and mix well.

Now ur Pulissery is ready to go:)

Cabbage Thoran

2009-07-22T13:25:00.000-07:00

U need

1.Shredded cabbage -2 1/2 cups

2.Green chilli-3 nos

3.Coconut shredded-1 cup

4.Salt-to taste

5.Turmeric powder-1 tsp

6.Shallots-3 nos

7.Mustard Seeds-2 tsp

8.Curry leaves-1 stem

9.Dried red chillies-2 nos

10.Water-a handful

How to make

1.Steam shredded cabbage with shredded coconut,handfull water,a pinch of salt and sliced green chillies in a pan.

2.When cooked properly,take a pan,pour some oil and splutter mustard seeds.Then put sliced shallots,curry leaves and dried red chillies.When shallots r golden brown,pour it into the steamed cabbage and mix well.Serve hot..

Pal Payasam

2009-07-21T18:54:00.000-07:00

U need

Milk-3 cups

White rice-1/4 cup

Sugar-3/4 cup(depends)

Ghee-3 tsps

raisins,cashews,crushed almonds-1 cup

How to make

1.Pour milk,washed rice and sugar into pressure cooker.Steam it for 1/2 an hour with pressure cooker regulator on it.

2.Switch of the stove after 1/2 an hour.The payasam is almost done.U can add more sugar if u need at this stage.Also u cud add more milk is its too thick.

3.Heat a pan,pour some ghee ,put raisins,cashews and crushed almonds.Saute for a while till the raisins expand.

4.Pour this to the payasam and mix well.

Serve chilled or hot...Njoy:)

Mambazha Pulissery/Mango(ripe) Butter Milk Curry-Kerala Ruchi

2009-07-21T14:17:00.002-07:00

U need
1.Sweet mango cut into small cubes- 1 no
2.Turmeric powder-1 tsp
3.Salt 1 tsp
4.Grated Coconut-1 cup
5.Green chillies-2 nos
6.Shallots-3 nos
7.Mustard seeds-1 tsp
8.Fenugreek seeds-2 tsp
9.Curry Leaves-2 stems
10.Dried red chillies-2 nos

11.Yogurt-1/2 cup.

How to make

1.Cook mango cubes with 1 cup ofwater,salt and turmeric.
2.Grind coconut,yogurt and green chillies to a fine paste.
3.When the gravy is almost thick add the coconut paste to it and simmer the heat.
4.Turn off heat after 5 mins so tht it wont boil.
5.Splutter the mustard seeds in a pan with coconut oil,followed by adding sliced shallots,fenugreek seeds,curry leaves and dried red chillies.
6.When shallots are almost brown,fold it into the curry and mix well.
Now ur Pulissery is ready to go:)

Puli Inji Curry/Ginger Tamarind Pickle-Kerala Ruchi

2009-07-21T14:17:00.001-07:00

What u need

Tamarind pulp (concentrated) - 1 cup

Green chillies - 10 nos(finely chopped)

Ginger paste-3/4 cup

Jaggery (shredded)- 2 pieces

Turmeric powder - 1/2 tsp

Coriander powder-1 tsp

Chilly Powder-1tsp

Coconut Oil- 2 tbsp

Curry leaves - 2 stems

Mustard seeds - 1 tsp

Salt - As reqd

How to make

1)Heat coconut oil in a pan,splutter mustard seeds and put curry leaves.

Then put ginger paste and chopped green chillies to it.Saute well till the color turns to dark brown.(Their should be enough oil so that ginger will not stick on to the pan.)

2. When the ginger is almost dark brown ,take it out and keep aside.

3.To the same pan,put coriander powder,turmeric pow and chilli powder on low heat.

4.Then pour the tamarind pulp into it.Put a pinch of salt.

5.Add 4 tbsp water and let it boil.Then put the shredded jaggery.Stir well.

6.When jaggery has melted fully,put the fried ginger to it and stir constantly till the gravy is thick and dark .

7.Take it when the color is almost black and serve.

Njoy:)

Payar Vazhakai Mezhukku varatty/String beans and Raw Banana Fry--Kerala Spl

2009-07-21T14:14:00.000-07:00

U need

Achinga Payar/String beans cut into 1 inch pieces,raw banana cut into small cubes-2 cups shallots sliced -4 nos

Chopped garlic -1 tsp

Crushed red chillies -4 or 5

Turmeric Powder – 1/4 tsp

Curry Leaves -a few

mustard seeds-1 tsp

Salt – to taste

Oil – as needed

How to make

1.Cook String beans and raw banana with 1/2 cup water,1 tsp salt and 1 tsp turmeric.

2.Heat oil in a pan splutter mustard seeds,and add onions,crushed chillies and curry leaves into it.

3.Saute for few minutes and add garlic.Stir well till for 5 mins.Finally add the cooked beans and banana.

4.Stir well and switch off the heat when all water goes off and dish is almost dry.

5.Serve with rice.

Kovakka Mezhukkuvaratty/Tindora fry

2009-07-21T14:13:00.001-07:00

U need

Kovakka /Tindora -2 cups sliced

shallots sliced -4 nos
Chopped garlic -1 tsp
Red chillies -3 nos
Turmeric Powder – 1/4 tsp
Curry Leaves -a few
mustard seeds-1 tsp
Salt – to taste
Oil – as needed

How to make

1.Cook kovakka/tindora with enough water,1 tsp salt and 1 tsp turmeric.
2.Heat oil in a pan splutter mustard seeds,and add onions,chillies and curry leaves into it.
3.Saute for few minutes and add garlic.Stir well till for 5 mins.Finally add the cooked tindora.
4.Stir well and switch off the heat when all water goes off and dish is almost dry.
5.Serve with rice.

Palappam/Appam-Kerala Style Easy Recipe

2009-07-20T18:16:00.001-07:00

U need

1.Rice Flour- 2 cups

2.Coconut Milk-1 cup

3.water-2 cups

4.Sugar-2 tblsp

5.salt-1 tsp

6.yeast- 2-3 tsp

7.Rice flour-1 tblsp(extra)

How to make

1.Mix together 1 to 6 ingredients in a mixer for 5 mins.

2.Heat a pan with 4 tblsp of water,and put 1 tblsp of rice flour and heat till we get a

thick batter.

3.After the thick batter has cooled,fold it into palappam mix prepared in the first step.

4.Mix well.Keep it for 3 to 4 hours.The batter would expand like as shown below.Be careful to place ths batter in a big size bowl..

5.Heat a Pan(Palappam Chatti).

6.Pour a spoonful batter into the appa chatti and rotate the Chatti.

7.Cover the pan and cook in medium flame till the edges of the palappam turn golden colour..
Serve hot!!

Jalebi

2009-07-16T12:40:00.001-07:00

U need

1. 3 cups all-purpose flour /maida

2. ¼ cup rice flour

3. ¼ teaspoon baking powder

4. Water -2 cups

5. 4 cups sugar

6. 3 cups water

7. Yellow food coloring

8.3 cups ghee/oil for deep frying.

How to make Jalebi...

1. Mix up maida/all purpose flour and rice flour with 1 1/2 cups water to form a thick batter.Add the baking powder and yellow color to the batter.Mix well.

2. Keep the batter overnight .

3. Make thick sugar syrup by boiling water and sugar.

4.Heat oil in a pan.Check the temp by pouring a tsp of batter,it should come to top and float.

5.Then put the batter into a pastry bag with about a ¼ inch opening. If it is too dry to squeeze out, add little bit of water.

9. Squeeze the batter into the oil in loops on top of each other.

10. Fry each jalebi till its crispy.

11.Remove, let the oil drain off, then soak in syrup for a minute.

Enjoy!!!

Yummy Chicken Fry With Coconut Cuts

2009-07-16T12:39:00.001-07:00

U need

Chicken -1/2 kg

Sliced Big Onions-1/2 cup

Slit green Chillies-2 nos

Sliced Tomato-1 no

Green chilli whole -1 no

Ginger paste-1 tblsp

Garlic paste/pow-2 tsp

Shallots-1 cup

Coconut cuts-1 cup

Ground pepper-3 tsp

Coriander pow-2 tsp

Gharam masala-1 tsp

Chilli pow-3 tsp

Lemon juice-2 tsp

Curry Leaves-2 stems

salt -as reqd

How to make

Clean the chicken pieces with curd.

Marinate the chicken with 1 tsp salt,1 tsp chilli pow ,pepper powder and 2 tsp lemon juice.

Keep refrigerated for 1 hour.

Grind together ginger,garlic,tomato,shallots nd 1 green chilli to a fine paste.

Heat oil in pan,put the paste into oil and saute well till its golden brown.

Then add the coconut cuts and saute well.Put some curry leaves.

Add 2 tsp coriander powder,saute well follwed by chilli powder.

Put the chicken pieces to it,mix well.

Cook chicken covered for 20 mins.

When gravy is almost dry,put some pepper powder and 1tsp gharam masala powder.

Then put the sliced onions and slit green chillies..

Serve hot....

Chinese Chilly Fish

2009-07-16T12:38:00.000-07:00

Chilly fish recipe

1.Fish-1 lb

2.White or yellow onion-1 no: cut into wedges

3.Red and green bell pepper-2 nos each

4.Veg Boulllion-1/2 a cube (Knorr Bouillon Cubes)-optional(Adds to the taste)

5.Soy sauce-4 tblsp

6.Chilli sauce-2 tblsp(or as u prefer)

7.Tomato sauce-3 tblsp.

8.Cornstarch-2 tblsp

9.Corn Flour-4 tblsp

10.Egg-1no

11.Salt-as reqd

12.Chilli powder-3 tsp(having good red color)

13.Oil for frying..

14.Celery-1 to 2 stems(i luv to use more of it-ur choice)

15.Use Spring onions/Cilantro to decorate..

16.Ginger and Garlic chopped-3 tsp each

17.Sesame oil-2 tsp

How to make Chilli fish

1.In a bowl mix together corn flour,egg,chilli powder,1 tblsp soy sauce.

2.Cut and clean the fish in salt water.

3.Marinate the fish with the mixture in step 1.

4.Shallow fry the fish till its light brown.

5.Take another pan,pour 2-3 tblsp of oil from the oil used for frying fish.

6.Saute ginger and garlic for 5 mins.

7.Then put Onions,bell pepper and celery.Saute for 5 mins.

8.Pour 4 tblsp of water and put the fish/veg boullion it.Mix well.

9.Then add all the 3 sauces to it..Mix well.

10.Add the fried fish pieces to it.Combine.

11.Mix cornstarch in 4tblsp water and pour into the fish mixture.Combine well.

12.Adjust the gravy to ur choice..(Heat more time for less gravy). Decorate on top with spring onions..Also pour 2 tsp sesame oil on top...

Serve Hot!!!!

Easy Kerala Chicken Roast

2009-07-13T10:30:00.001-07:00

What u need

Medium chicken pieces-3-4

Chopped Onions-2 nos

Tomato sliced-1 no

Gharam Masala-2 tsp

Garlic chopped-3 pods

Ginger chopped-4 tsp

Chilly powder-4 tsp

Pepper Powder-3 tsp

turmeric powder-2 tsp

Lemon Juice-3 tsp

Curry Leaves-2 stems

Tomato sauce-2 tsp

Kerala Coconut Oil for deep frying Chicken-1 cup

cilantros-1/2 cup..

How to make

1.Clean chicken pieces with curd and turmeric.

2.Marinate chicken pieces with 2 tsp lemon juice,1 tsp salt and 1 tsp pepper powder.

Keep refrigerated for 1/2 an hour..

3.Then coat the chicken with 2 tsp chilli powder,1 tsp turmeric powder.Keep aside for 1/2 hour more.

4.Deep fry the chicken pieces in oil till its bit crispy...

5.Take a frying non stick pan,pour some oil ,saute well ginger and garlic till its brown..

6.Then put the chopped onions and saute well till its brown..

7.Then add the sliced tomatoes and saute for 5 mins..Add curry leaves too..

8.Put rest of chilly ,turmeric,pepper and gharam masala powders...(The quantities u can change acc to ur taste)..(check the taste of gravy in btw)

9.Pour tomato sauce to this mixture so that the gravy is thick,then put chicken pieces....

10.Mix well and serve after decorating with fresh cilantros..

Funny Chicken---Whole Chicken Fry With Kerala Spices

2009-07-13T09:55:00.000-07:00

What u need

Whole Chicken-1 kg

Chilli powder -3 tablespoon

Turmeric powder-3 teaspoon

Coriander powder-3 teaspoon

Garam masala-4 teaspoon

Ginger garlic paste-2 tablespoon

Coriander leaves chopped-1 handfull.

Yogurt-2 tablespoon.(OR lemon juice-2 tsp)

pepper powder-3 teaspoon

How to make...

1.Clean chicken with curd and turmeric.(this qty nt included in the list)

2.Take chicken in a bowl,add turmeric pow,coriander pow,garam masala,red chilli pow,pepper pow,coriander leaves,hot chilli sauce,salt,yogurt and ginger garlic paste.(Check the taste).

3.Refrigerate for 6-8 hours(or marinate overnight).

4.Grill for 25 mins each side..Turn over when one side is done.

Gulab Jamun in Vanilla Flavour-Easy Recipe

2009-07-09T13:45:00.000-07:00

Gulab jamun is a dessert which is popular throughout the Indian Subcontinent, made of a dough consisting mainly of milk solids in a sugar syrup flavored with cardamom seeds or saffron.

What u need

1.milk powder 1 cup

2.all purpose flour/maida- 1/4 cup

3.butter - 3 tsp

4.milk- 2-3 tsp(as reqd to mix the dough )

5.Vanilla Syrup/Vanilla essence

How to make...

1.Mix maida , milk powder and butter and mix it really well

2.Then add little milk and mix..(dough should be very soft)

3.leave it for 3- 4 mins

4.Then prepare small balls from it..

5.heat oil in a pan.. heat should be medium

6.Fry until brown color.

7.Boil 2 cups water and 3/4 cup sugar and 2 cardomon seeds,mix well

8.The syrup should be thick.

9.After that u can add some vanilla syrup/vanilla essence(1 drop) to sugar syrup after its cool,that gives an added flavour..

10.Dip the balls in the syrup for 1 hour ...

11.Serve with Vanilla ice cream.

Caramel Custard

2009-07-07T14:45:00.000-07:00

What u need

1.3 eggs

2.3/4 cup sugar

3.2 cups whole milk

4.1 tbsp vanilla essence

How to make

1.Add the sugar to the dish and using food tongs, hold the dish over the stove top at high heat till the sugar melts and the syrup becomes very thick and dark brown color.

2.In baking dish pour the caramel and tilt the dish in all directions till the syrup coats the entire bottom of the dish and also about a inch and a half above the bottom(uniformly on all sides).

3.Blend together the eggs and the sugar. When its smooth, add the vanilla and milk and blend again to get a very smooth liquid.

4.Pour this liquid into the dish till the dish is covered.

5.Bake in an oven pre-heated to 375 deg for about 45mins, till a knife inserted through the dish comes out clean.

6.Take a serving platter (prefereably round) and place it top side down to cover the custard dish.

7.The custard is now on the plate, with the caramel side facing up.Cut into slices and serve.

Beef Noodles- Chinese

2009-07-06T15:08:00.000-07:00

Click to enlarge the pic

What u need

1. Beef slices-3/4 inch pieces-1/2 lb

2.Vegetables-carrots,beans,cabbage cut lengthwise as shown in fig(as reqd).

3.Plain Noodles-Chinese 1 small pkt

4.chopped Garlic -3 nos

5.Beef Bouillion(knorr)-1 cube

6.chilli garlic paste chinese-1 tsp

7.Sliced bell pepper-2 nos

8.Soy Sauce-3-4 tbsp

9.Spring Onions sliced-1 cup

1.Cook the beef slices in 1 tblsp soy sauce and 1 tsp chilli garlic sauce in pressure cook till one whistle is heard.

2.Heat oil in a non stick pan,saute garlic for a while,add cooked beef slices to it.

3.Add the carrots saute for a while and cover with tight lid for 2 mins.

4.Add beans and cabbage and saute for a while and cover it for 2 more mins.

5.Add 2 tblsp of soy sauce(dark) and mix well.Add 1 tsp chilli sauce also.Add some water nd cook for 2 mins.

6.Remove the vegetables and beef to other dish,add the beef boullion to the left over water .

7.Put the noodles into the water and cook.

8.After the noodles is cooked combine with the cooked vegetables and beef.

9.Add spring onions and saute well.

9.Saute till dry and serve hot...

Princess Cake for your Cute little Princess

2009-07-06T14:51:00.001-07:00

http://4yourtastebuds.blogspot.com/2009/05/simple-birthday-cake.html

Vegetable Stew

2009-07-04T20:14:00.000-07:00

What u need...

coconut milk - 2 cups
potatoes - 3 cubed
onions - 2 large - cut in chunks
carrots, beans - a cupful cut in medium sized pieces
green peas - 1/2 cup
ginger - 1/2 inch - cut in strips
green chillies - 2 cut in strips
green cardamom - 1
cinnamon - 1/2 inch stick
cloves - 2
salt and oil-as reqd

sliced shallots-3 nos

curry leaves

mustard seeds

How to make

1.Cook the vegetables in water and salt.(water jst enough to cook vegetables).

2.Put green chillies,ginger,cloves,cardomom and cinnamon sticks into it.
3.When the vegetables are cooked
add coconut milk - [keep the flame on low] ,dont let the coconut milk boil, when it simmers gently switch it off and cover with a tight lid to let all the flavours come together.
4.For seasoning splutter mustard seeds,add curry leaves and sliced shallots.

5.Pour ths to the curry.Serve hot!

Chicken and Brocolli Stir Fry-Chinese

2009-07-04T19:58:00.001-07:00

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Recipe will be uploaded soon..

Fish Molly(Fish Curry in Coconut milk with Gharam Masala)

2009-06-25T14:42:00.000-07:00

What u need

Fish slices– 500gms

Shallots – 4 nos

Tomato – 3 big

Ginger – 1 inch

Garlic – 10 cloves

Green chillies – 5 nos

Coconut milk – 1 cup

Mustard seeds – 1 tsp

Turmeric – 2 tsp

Coriander powder – 4 tbsp.

Garam masala – 2 tsp

Pepper powder – 2 tsp

Oil

Curry leaves – 2 sprigs

Cinnamon Stick-1 no

Cloves-4

Cardamom-3

Pepper corns-5

Bay Leaves-3

Cilantro-2-3 stems(optional)

Salt To taste

How to make

1.Clean the fish using turmeric and curd.

2.Coat fish pieces with salt and turmeric.

3.Fry the pieces so that they wont break while making the curry.

4.Keep aside when the pieces are almost fried.

5.In the same oil put the spices like cardomom,cinnamon,cloves,bay leaves,peppercorns

6.Add shallots and saute well.

7.When its brown,add sliced ginger and garlic,diced tomatoes ,cut green chillies,curry leaves.

Saute well.Add salt as reqd...

8.Add coriander powder.

9.Add to it 1/4 cup coconut milk with 1/4th cup water.

10.When it boils add the fish pieces.

11.When the sauce is almost thick,add the rest of coconut milk,followed by gharam masala,pepper powder.Dont boil then.

12.For seasoning splutter mustard and cumin(optional) seeds,and add to the curry.

13.Garnish with cilantro...Switch off the heat and serve hot...

Meen Muringakka Curry(Fish and Drumstick Curry) Kerala Taste

2009-06-25T14:18:00.000-07:00

What u need

Fish diced – 2 cups

Finely chopped shallots – 1/2 cup
Mustard seeds-1/4 tsp
Fenugreek seeds (Uluva)- 1/4 tsp
chopped ginger nd garlic cloves –handful
Chilly powder – 1 tsp
Turmeric powder – 1/4 tsp
Camboge(Kudam puli) – 1 piece(depends on ur sourness needs)
Curry leaves – 2 stems
Thick coconut milk – 1 and 1/2 cups(I use maggi coconut powder)
Drumstick-1 no(Cut into pieces)

Salt – to taste
Oil – as needed

How to make

1.Wash and soak kudam puli in 1/4 cup of warm water and keep it aside.
2.Heat oil in a pan,splutter mustard seeds add fenugreek seeds.Add in shallots followed by garlic, ginger and curry leaves.Saute till onion is brown and crispy.
3.Add in chilly powder,turmeric powder and salt.Then add kudampuli along with the water

Stir for a while,add fish and drumstick pieces.
4.Cover and cook till the fish is almost done.Add coconut milk.

5.Simmer and cook for few more minutes.

Switch off the heat and serve.

Egg Curry(Mutta curry) with coconut milk-Kerala Style

2009-06-11T11:23:00.001-07:00

Recipe

Egg-2 nos
Medium onions, finely chopped-1/2 cup
Garlic powder-1 tsp
Ginger paste-1 tsp

Mustard seeds-1tsp
Coriander pow-3tsp

turmeric pow-1/2 tsp
Chili powder-1 tsp
Ripe tomatoes sliced-1/2(optional)
Salt or to taste

Coriander leaves-1/4 cup
Curry leaves

Garam masala

Thick Coconut milk -1 cup

1.Hard boil the eggs.

2.Shell, halve and set aside.

3.Heat oil and splutter mustard seeds ,saute shallots, garlic and ginger,Coriander leaves and curry leaves for few minutes.

4.Add coriander, turmeric and red chilli powder and saute for a few seconds.

4.Then add tomatoes(optional) and salt and stir over medium heat until tomatoes are soft .

5.Add (1/2 cup) water, cover and simmer until gravy is thick.

6.Add the coconut milk to the thick gravy.

7.Stir in gharam masala and the halved eggs and simmer for 5 mins.(Dont allow to boil there after)...Then switch off heat..

8.Serve hot.

Beef Cutlet the easy way-Using oven

2009-06-10T21:54:00.000-07:00

What u need

Beef - 1/2 kg

Ginger - 1 tablespoon (chopped)

Garam masala - 2 teaspoon

turmeric pow-1tsp

coriander pow-1tsp

Pepper powder - 1/2 teaspoon

Salt

Curry leaves

Onion - 1 big ( chopped)

Garlic - 1/2 tablespoon ( chopped)

Green chilli - 2-3 (chopped)

Potato - 1 medium (boiled & mashed)

Bread Crumbs - 1 cup

Egg - 1 no

Oil

How to make beef cutlet

1.Cook the cleaned beef with number 1 tsp gharam masala,turmeric,coriander pow nd salt.

2.Once it is cooled mince the meat using a food chopper .

3.Saute onion till it becomes soft.Add chopped ginger, green chillies and curry leaves.

4.Add minced meat. Mix well. Add rest of garam masala. Saute the minced meat till it becomes dry. Allow the mixture to cool.

5. Once it is cooled add mashed potatoes & mix well. Add one egg.

6.Make small balls with the mixture & roll into desired shapes.

7.Dip each cutlet in bread crumbs.

How to make cutlet in oven

1.Preheat oven to 450F for 1o mins.

2.Place cutlets on oven safe broiling pan.

3.Broil it for 5 mins at 350F.

4.Open the oven nd Spray cooking oil(PAM)

5.Broil it for 1o mins(u can chech in btwn)

6.When one side is done turn upside down.

7.When boths sides r done take it out nd serve with sauce/salads.

Njoy:)

Puttu & Beef Stew-Kerala Style

2009-06-10T19:43:00.000-07:00

For Beef Stew U need

Beef - 1/2 kg

potato,carrot,green peas - 1 cup each

ginger garlic paste-2 tbsp

onion -1 large

green chillies chopped -4

curry leaves- 2stems

oil -2 tsp

chilli powder -1 tsp

turmeric powder -1/2 tsp

pepper -1/2 tsp

coconut milk -4 cups

salt

For GHARAM MASALA

1.Bay leaves-3

2.Cinnamon stick-1 inch

3.Cardamom- 5

4. Cloves-4

5.Fennel Seeds(Perum Jeerakam) -2 tsp

How to make

1.Cut and wash beef clean using turmeric.

2.Cook the meat with sufficient water,GHARAM MASALA,ginger garlic paste,turmeric,chilly powder,coriander powder,curry leaves and vegetables in pressure cooker till one whistle is heard.

3.Splutter mustard seeds in oil,followed by shallot slices and curry leaves.Pour the cooked beef nd vegetables.

4.Pour the coconut milk.(dont allow to boil).Put some pepper pow and crushed cardomom.

5.Serve hot...

Kerala Puttu(Steam Cake) -Easy Way

What u need

1.Chemba Instant Puttu podi-2 cups

2. Shredded coconut-1 cup
3.Salt to taste

How to make

1. Mix salt in water and add the water little by little to the rice flour and mix it. It should not change to dough. It should be in a powdered form wet enough for steaming.

2.Now add some coconut in the puttu maker and then add the rice flour till half, then add another handful of coconut. This is done till you reach the top of the cylindrical shape.(U can make chiratta puttu using the maker shown in fig)

3.Close the lid and steam for 4-5minutes.

4.Serve hot.

Kerala Dosa and Coconut Chutney

2009-06-10T12:34:00.000-07:00

For dosa batter u need

Rice Flour-4 cups

Uzhunnu (dal)-1 cup

Cooked Kerala kuthari-2 tsp

Salt to taste

How to make kerala dosa/ghee roast/masala dosa batter

1.Grind uzhunnu into a fine paste with sufficient water and cooked rice.

2.Combine with rice flour and mix well.(Add water as needed).

3.Add salt to taste.

4.Keep it overnight.

5.Then heat a flat non stick dosa pan,spread it well.

6.Turn over till both sides are ready.

7.Serve with chutney/sambar.

For Coconut Chutney u need

Grated coconut-1 cup

Shallots-3 nos

Mustard seeds-1 tsp

Chilly powder-1 tsp

Dried Chilly-2 nos

Salt to taste.

How to make coconut chutney

1.Grind the coconut and 2 shallots into a fine paste.

2.Splutter mustard seeds in oil,add sliced shallots,followed by dried chillies.

3.Put curry leaves,then add the paste to it.

4.Put red chilly powder and salt to taste.

5.Switch off stove(dont allow to boil) and serve hot.

Kottayam Style Beef Fry(Beef Ullathiyathu)

2009-06-10T12:11:00.001-07:00

This is a very delicious dish and is one of the all time favorites in South-Indian state, Kerala

What u need....

Beef cut into small pieces- 1 kg
Sliced onions-100 gram
Green chilies-5(split)
Ginger and garlic paste -25 grams each
Garlic and garlic chopped -12 grams each
Sliced Tomatoes-2 Spices for

For GHARAM MASALA

1.Bay leaves-3
2.Cinnamon stick-1 inch
3.Cardamom- 5
4. Cloves-4
5.Fennel Seeds
(Perum Jeerakam) -2 tsp.

Others...

Black pepper seeds-10
Chilly powder-1tsp
Turmeric powder-1 tsp
Coriander powder-1 tsp
pepper powder-1 tsp.
cumin seeds-1 tsp(optional)
Coconut oil as reqd
Fresh coconut pieces- handful.
Curry leaves-4 stems
Salt as reqd

How to make....

1.First prepare 'GHARAM MASALA'.Just heat all the spices on a pan.Cool it and grind this and keep aside.

2.Cook the beef with garam masala,turmeric,coriander,ginger garlic paste,tomatoes,curry leaves, red chilly pwder,2 sliced green chilly and salt.(Cooking shud be done in pressure cooker and usually 1 whistle wud be enough).Check whether beef is cooked well.Then only go to next step.

3.Take a pan,pour oil and splutter mustard seeds and cumin seeds.

4.Then add sliced onions,chopped ginger and garlic ,saute well till brown.

5.Put the green chillies followed by coconut pieces till its golden brown.

6.Put some more curry leaves and pepper powder.

7.Then add the cooked beef to this ,saute well till dish is dry..

Check for salt and taste.Serve hot:)

Mackerel Fish Curry/ayala meen curry-Kerala Style

2009-06-03T11:32:00.001-07:00

What u need
Mackerel/ayala Fish diced – 2 cups
Finely chopped shallots – 1/2 cup

Mustard seeds-1/4 tsp

Fenugreek seeds (Uluva)- 1/4 tsp

chopped ginger nd garlic cloves –handful

Chilly powder – 1 tsp

Turmeric powder – 1/4 tsp

Camboge(Kudam puli) – 1 piece(depends on ur sourness needs)

Curry leaves – 2 stems

Thick coconut milk – 1 and 1/2 cups(I use maggi coconut powder)

Salt – to taste

Oil – as needed

How to make

1.Wash and soak kudam puli in 1/4 cup of warm water and keep it aside.

2.Heat oil in a pan,splutter mustard seeds add fenugreek seeds.Add in shallots followed by garlic, ginger and curry leaves.Saute till onion is brown and crispy.

3.Add in chilly powder,turmeric powder and salt.Then add kudampuli along with the waterStir for a while,and add fish pieces.

4.Cover and cook for few minutes stirring in between.Stir and add coconut milk.Bring it to a boil stirring occasionally.5.Simmer and cook for few more minutes.Switch off the heat and serve.

Mackerel Fish Fry/ayala meen varuthathu/pollichathu-Kerala Style

What u need

ayala-3 pieces

Turmeric powder 1 tsp

ginger/Garlic paste 1 tablespoon

Pepper powder 1 tsp

red chilli pwder-2 tsp

Salt to taste

Lemon juice-1 tsp

How to make

Clean the ayala fish with salt/curd/turmeric.

Apply Turmeric powder,ginger/Garlic paste, Pepper powder,salt and lemon juice to fish.

Refrigerate for 1 hour.

Fry fish in oil.

Serve hot.

Kumbhalanga(Vellerica) moru curry/Ash Gourd Butter milk curry

2009-06-03T11:02:00.000-07:00

What u need

ash gourd-1/2 kg

slice shallots-5

shredded coconut-1 cup

turmeric powder-1/2tsp

green chilly-2 nos

yogurt-1 cup

mustard seeds-1/2 tsp

cumin seeds-1/4 tsp

dried red chillies-2

Oil-1 tsp

Curry Leaves-1 stem

How to make

1.Cut ash gourd into pieces.Cook it with some water salt,turmeric,green chilly ,curry leaves .(water jst to cover the vegetables )Cover with lid.Cook till done.

2.Make a fine paste out of coconut,cumin seeds,shallots and curd.

3.Add this to cooked gourd.

4.When it jst start to boil,remove from fire.(Jst 5 mins would be enough).

5.Finally for seasoning,take another pan,pour oil,splutter mustard seeds,put curry leaves,cut red chillies and add this to the top of the curry.U could try this also with yam or snake gourd.

Sesame St friend Elmo, Theme based Birthday Cake...Party Ideas for kids-Home made

2009-06-02T16:12:00.001-07:00

http://4yourtastebuds.blogspot.com/2009/05/simple-birthday-cake.html

Raspberry Muffins

2009-05-27T20:11:00.001-07:00

What U need...

Egg-1 no:

All purpose flour-2 1/2 cups.

raspberries-1 cup

Milk-1 Cup

Melted butter-1/2 cup.

Powdered Sugar-2 tablespoons.

Baking Soda-2tsp.

Salt-¾ tsp.

How to make.......

Mix together the flour, sugar, baking soda and salt.

In another bowl, mix together the egg, milk and the butter,then add to the dry ingredients and mix.Add the raspberries, stirring so they are spread out.Pour into greased muffin cups.Bake at 375°F for 25 minutes.

Chicken Burger - Home Made

2009-05-27T15:55:00.000-07:00

What u need...

For Chicken Patties u need

boneless chicken breasts -1/2 kg,

breadcrumbs-1 1/2 cups

4 spring onions finely chopped

1/2 tomato chopped

3 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro

fresh root ginger chopped -1tsp,

1 clove garlic crushed

1 tsp ground cumin

1 tsp garam masala

salt

1tsp pepper

1 egg

vegetable oil

For Burger u need

1.Tomato and Onion sliced-1 piece each

2.Mayonnaise

3.White Pepper powder

4.Chicken patty(just prepared)

5.Hamburger bun

6.Lettuce

How to prepare Chicken Patties

1. Wash chicken breasts (fillets) and pat dry with absorbent kitchen paper.

2. Finely mince chicken and put into a large bowl with half the breadcrumbs and the onions, tomatoes, coriander, ginger, garlic, cumin, garam masala, salt and pepper to taste, and egg.

3. Mix thoroughly, then divide into pieces and form into patties.

4. Roll patties in remaining breadcrumbs to coat all over.

5. Heat oil in a large frying pan.

6. Fry patties in 2 or 3 batches for 10-12 minutes, until crisp and golden brown on both sides and no longer pink in centres.

7. Drain on absorbent kitchen paper.

How to prepare Chicken Burger

1.Toast the bun on a flat pan.
2.Put the the mayonnaise on the top of the bun.

3.Place the shredded lettuce over it.

4.Then Stack a piece of Tomato over it.

5.Then place the chicken patty over it .

6.Put the base of the bun on and serve....

Indian Style Barbeque Chicken -How to make at home the easy way

2009-05-27T15:13:00.000-07:00

What u need...

Chicken leg pieces-2nos.
Chilli powder -2 tablespoon
Turmeric powder-1 teaspoon
Coriander powder-1 teaspoon
Garam masala-1 teaspoon
Ginger garlic paste-1 tablespoon
Hot Chilly garlic sauce(Chinese)
Coriander leaves chopped-1 handfull.
Yogurt-2 tablespoon.(OR lemon juice-2 tsp)
pepper powder-1 teaspoon

How to make...

1.Clean chicken pieces with curd and turmeric.(this qty nt included in the list)

2.Take chicken in a bowl,add turmeric pow,coriander pow,garam masala,red chilli pow,pepper pow,coriander leaves,hot chilli sauce,salt,yogurt and ginger garlic paste.(Check the taste).
3.Refrigerate for 6-8 hours(or marinate overnight).

4.Place the chicken pieces over the preheated Barbeque grill.

5.Spray the Cooking Oil spray.

6.When one side is done ,turn to other side.

7.Insert a toothpick to check whether chicken is done.

8.Sprinkle some lemon juice on chicken pieces and serve..

Njoy:)

How to make Vegetable Cutlet-the easy way

2009-05-27T14:50:00.000-07:00

What u need

Onion chopped finely 1 tsp

Cooked Vegetables-carrots/peas/beans/beetroots ur choice

red chilli powder 1 tsp

coriander powder 1 tsp

cumin powder 1/2 tsp

garam masala powder-1/2 tsp

2 green chillies finely chopped-1 tsp

ginger-garlic paste-1 tsp

chopped coriander leaves-a little

1 egg

1 cup breadcrumbs

Corn flour- 1 tsp

Salt to taste

Oil-as reqd

How to make.....

Heat the oil and add onions, then ginger-garlic paste and green chillies.

Fry for about a minute.

Now add all spices.
Add the coriander leaves.

Fry for 1/2 a minute.Now add all the drained vegetables and mix well.

Check the taste..U mixture shud taste good.In this step u cud make any variation.If there is any water, fry till all moisture is totally lost.

Mix in the mashed potatoes and salt to taste.

Heat through and take off the stovetop.

Make flat rounds of the above.

Add some cornfour to egg and beat well(so cutlet wnt break in oil)

Dip each round in the well beaten egg .

Then in the breadcrumbs.

Shallow fry on both sides till golden brown.

Hot nD Sour Chicken Soup

2009-05-27T14:40:00.000-07:00

What u need...

1.For preparing stock..

-->Chicken bones,

-->Leftovers of vegetables(cauliflower,onion,capsicum,carrot,spring onion,beans,brocolli

2.chicken cut to small pieces-1/4 cup

3.sliced carrots,beans,mushrooms -1/4 cup each

4.egg-1no

corn flour-1/2 cup

5.soy sauce-2 tablespoonhot chilli sauce-2 tablespoon/depending on hw much hotness u need

salt as reqd

sesame oil-1 tsp

How to make...

1.First Prepare chicken and vegetable stock

a)In a bowl boil chicken bones,all sort of vegetable left overs of cauliflower,onion,capsicum,carrot,spring onion,beans,brocolli etc...

b)Simmer for 2 hours. Or u can get ready made mix for chicken stock(Bouillion).
2.take chick stock in a bowl,add some soy sauce,chilli-garlic sauce(chinese).

3.Put sliced carrots,beans,mushrooms and chicken pieces

4.Allow to boil.Remove any extra froth if neccesary(if u use ready made stock).

5.Then pour 1 tsp sesame oil.5.Add some corn flour mixed with water.

6.Put one egg into it when boil..

7.Stop flame and serve with spring onions.

Salad Dressing Ideas...

2009-05-21T11:33:00.001-07:00

Uzhunnu Vada-Kerala Style

2009-05-19T19:25:00.000-07:00

What u need..

2 cups - Urad dal

4 - Green chilies, finely chopped

1 tsp - Ginger, finely chopped

12 - Curry leaves,

sliced

1/4 tsp - Baking Soda powder

6 - Black pepper corns

Salt to taste

Oil to deep fry

How to make..

1 ) Wash and soak urad dal for 6 hours.

2 ) Drain and grind little at a time in a grinder without adding any water.Repeat process and grind the rest of the urad dal to a thick smooth paste.

3 ) Add chopped green chilies, ginger, curry leaves,black pepper corns, baking soda and salt. Mix well.(Use handmixer for better results)

4 ) Wet your palms with water, take a small amount and form a ball. Place in the center of the palm. Flatten and make a hole in the center.

5)Wet the palm when shaping each vada. Water will prevent the paste from sticking to the palm. 6 ) Heat a kadai with enough oil to deep fry. When the oil is hot,carefully slide the vada into the oil and deep fry till crisp and golden brown in colour.

Custard Fruit Salad with Custard Powder and Instant Pudding Mix

2009-05-19T14:42:00.000-07:00

For the first recipe i have prepared Custard Fruit Salad using Custard Powder.The next one is much easier one that is made out of Instant Pudding Mix..Hope U Njoy:)

What u need...

1 apple cut into small cubes.

1 pineapple cut into small cubes

2 small bananas cut into small cubes

4 cherries cut into small pieces

150 gram grapes seedless

Crunchy Corn Flakes-handfull

1 litre milk

3 tblsp custard powder

3/4 cup sugar or as per required sweetness

Sugar Syrup -1 Cup

How to make...

1.Immerse the fruits in sugar solution and keep refrigerated for atleast 1 hour.

2.Add sugar to the milk and boil.

3.Take 1/2 cup cold milk and mix the custard powder with it to a smooth paste without any lumps.

4.Add this to the boiled milk gradually and mix and heat on low fire until the custard becomes thick to the required constituency.

5.Now take it off the fire and let it cool.

6.When serving put the fruits and custard in layered fashion.

7.Spread Corn Flakes on Top.(Not shown in pic)

Serve...Njoy:)

2.Recipe for Custard Pudding With Instant Pudding Mix

1.Get any instant pudding mix from local store.

2.Make the mix as instructed.

3.Immerse the fruits as explained earlier.

4.Spread the fruits in layers between the pudding mix..

Njoy:)

Prawns Mango curry(Chemmeen-manga curry)/Kerala Style Recipe

2009-05-19T10:49:00.000-07:00

What u need..

prawns-1/2kg

tender mango-cut into small cubes-1 cup

red chilli powder-1/4th tsp
turmeric-1/2 tsp
green chillies-4
curry leaves -3 stems
grated coconut-1 cup.
ginger garlic paste-1 tsp.
dried red chillies-2-3 nos.

mustard seeds-1 tsp

sliced shallots-3 nos

Salt to taste

Cooking Oil -1 tablespoon.

Earthenware Pot.

How to make.....

1.Clean prawns well using curd and turmeric.
2.Marinate prawns with a little salt,1/4 tsp chilly powder,1 tsp ginger garlic paste.
Refrigerate for 1 hour.
3.Take an earthenware pot,put the prawns and tender mangoes,add little salt nd
turmeric.Add some water.Simmer it till prawns is cooked well.
4.Make a fine paste out of grated coconut,turmeric,green chillies,curry leaves.
5.Add this paste to cooked prawns.Mix well for 2 mins in low heat.
6.Then for seasoning,splutter some mustard seeds in oil,followed by curry leaves,
small onions and dried red chilly...Check salt and sourness...U can adjust the sourness
by adding little curd/gamboge.(optional).
7.Now ur chemmeen manga curry is ready to go....Serve hot.Njoy:)

How to make Chicken 65

2009-05-11T19:08:00.000-07:00

What u need....

2 lbs Chicken boneless thigh meat cut into cubes.

1/2 bunch Coriander leaves-chopped

2 tablespoon Corn flour

1/2 tsp Cumin seeds,

Pepper powder,chilli powder(depends on spiciness u prefer)

salt to taste

Curry Leaves-a few

1 Egg

1 tsp Garlic-chopped

1 tsp Ginger-chopped

2 tsp Ginger/Garlic paste

4 Green Chilli sliced

Sriracha Hot Chilli Sauce(Hoy Fong Foods)/Chilly-garlic paste.

Oil to fry

food color/red chilly powder.

Curd-2 tablespoon.

Garam masala powder(cinnamon/cardamom/cloves/cumin).

How to make.....

1.Take chicken pieces in a bowl.

2.Add salt, 2 tsp ginger/garlic paste, pepper powder, cornflour,chilly powder(for red color) and mix well.

3.Add 1 egg and mix till the egg coats the meat.

4.Heat oil in a pan.

5.Add chicken pieces few at a time and fry till its almost done.

6.Remove and keep it aside.

7.Heat 2-3 tsp oil in a pan.

8.Add cumin seeds,let it splutter.

9.Then add chopped ginger and garlic and saute for few minutes.

10.Add chopped green chillies, curry leaves, a pinch of pepper powder, chilli powder(since i dont prefer food color i use to add chilly powder in excess), salt, chilli/garlic paste(hot chilly sauce) and mix well.

11.Cook for a few minutes and then add little water.

12.Now add fried chicken to this paste and toss lightly.

13.Add little curd to taste.

14.Finally put a teaspoon of garam masala.

15.Add chopped cilatro,decorate nd serve hot...

Njoy:)

Spicy Chicken Fry-Kerala Style(Kozhi Varuthathu)

2009-05-11T19:07:00.000-07:00

What u need...

Chicken pieces-2nos.

Chilli powder -2 tablespoon

Turmeric powder-1 teaspoon

Coriander powder-1 teaspoon

Garam masala-1 teaspoon

Ginger garlic paste-1 tablespoon

Hot Chilly garlic sauce(Chinese)

Coriander leaves chopped-1 handfull.

Yogurt-2 tablespoon.

pepper powder-1 teaspoon

How to make...

1.Clean chicken pieces with curd and turmeric.(this qty nt included in the list)

2.Make some gashes in chicken pieces with knife/toothpick.Take chicken in a bowl,add turmeric pow,coriander pow,garam masala,red chilli pow,pepper pow,coriander leaves,hot chilli sauce,salt,yogurt and ginger garlic paste.(Check the taste).

3.Refrigerate for 1 hour.

4.Take a pan,heat oil,put some curry leaves to it.

5.Then fry Chicken pieces .Check whether its cooked by inserting a toothpick into it.(It goes nicely wen chick is done).

6.Decorate with sliced onions and cilantros.

U cud fry this in broiler too, so not much oil wud be spend on this.

Njoy:)