Rasoi Ki Malkin

POTATO PEAS MASALA

2013-01-27T12:53:00.001+05:30

POTATO PEAS MASALA

Ingredients:
Potatoes- 1 cup
peeled and chopped into small cubes
Green peas-3/4 cup
Carrot -chopped 1/4 cup
Tomato paste- 2 tbsp
Onion chopped -1 cup
Ginger garlic paste-1 tsp
Corriander powder-1 tsp
Jeera powder-1/2 tsp
Garam masala powder -1/4 tsp
(optional)
Oil
Chilli powder-1 tsp
Salt
METHOD:
Place a kadai on the stove with 3 to 4 tbsps oil.
Add chopped onion and fry till tender and transculent.
Now add ginger garlic paste,and tomato paste and fry for 2 minutes.
Next add corriander,jeera,garam masala powders ,chilli powders and one by one,mix well.
And now add potato ,green peas and carrot pieces,mix well.
And now add a little water for cooking the vegetables and lastly add salt.
Mix well and place the lid and let it cook in low temperature.
Mix for every 3 to 4 minutes.
After cooking is done/10 to 15 minutes switch off the stove.
Serve with chhapathies/rice.

SNAKE-GOURD CURRY/POTLAKAYA KURA

2013-01-18T23:41:00.000+05:30

SNAKE-GOURD CURRY/POTLAKAYA KURA

INGREDIENTS:
Snake gourd/Potlakaya-2 cups
Chopped in to pieces
Oil 2 tbsp
Uradl 1tsp
Channa daal 1 tsp
Mustard seeds 1/4 tsp
Red chilli 3 nos
Made in to slits
Green chilli 2 nos-slits
Hing optional
Curry leaves
Chilli powder 1/4 th tsp
Turmeric powder 2 pinches
Salt
METHOD:

Add 1/2 tsp salt to the chopped snake gourd pieces,mix well,keep it aside for 5 minutes.
Now press the chopped pieces well for 2 to 3 minutes,with your hand and squeeze out /remove the water.
Place the squeezed pieces in a bowl aside.
Now place a kadai on the stove with oil in it.
After the oil gets heated add urad and channa daals,mustard seeds,red chilli slits one by one.
After they splutter add green chilli slits and curry leaves and mix well.
Now add the squeezed snakegourd pieces,turmeric powder,mix well,and place the lid.
And cook in a low flame,by placing the lid ,the curry will be cooked with water vapour.
After 10 minutes add required salt and chilli powder too,and mix well.
Let it simmer on a low flame until cooked..
Serve hot.

CHOLE MASALA

2013-01-13T20:40:00.000+05:30

Chole/Channa masala, is a north indian recipe suitable with chapathis/rotis and also steamed rice is very famous among indians.

INGREDIENTS:

Chole(soaked for above 6 hours and boiled)-1 cup
Onion slices-3/4 cup
Tomato paste-3 tbsp
Ginger garlic paste-1 tsp
Chole masala 1 tsp
Cloves 2 nos
Dalchini 1/2 inch
Oil 2 to 2 tbsp
Chilli powder 1/2 tsp
Salt

METHOD:

Place a kadai on the stove,and add oil to it.
Once the oil is hot, add cloves, dalchini, chopped onion slices and fry till onions turn translucent.
Add ginger garlic paste and tomato paste and fry until the raw smell goes.
Add chole masala powder, chilli powder and fry for 1 minute.
Lastly add boiled channa/chole and salt and let it cook until done.(add 1/2 cup of water if dry)
Garnish with cilantro and serve hot with rotis/rice.

CHOLE-BOILED

2013-01-09T18:51:00.000+05:30

CHOLE-BOILED

MATERIALS:

Chole -1 cup
(soaked and half boiled)
Oil- 2 tbsp
Mustard seeds- 1/2 tsp
Jeera- 1/4 th tsp
Red chilli slits- 2 tbsp
Green chilli slits-1 tbsp
Hing- 1 pinch or
Gingergarlic paste 1/4 tsp
Chole masala 1/2tsp optional
Lime juice-1/2 tsp
Salt
METHOD:
Place a kadai with 2 tbsp oil ,and after it is heated add mustard,jeera and red chili slits, and let them splutter.Next add hing and green chilli slits, and mix well.Now add the chole masala powder and boiled channa.Mix well add 1/2 to 3/4cup water and let it cook for 10 min in low temperature.Lastly add salt and cook for a 2 to 3 minutes.Switch
off the flame add lime juice and let it settle for 5 minutes.Serve hot as evening snack..

VADALA PULUSU

2013-01-02T01:51:00.000+05:30

Wish you all a very happy, healthy and prosperous new year !!!!!

After a long break, i am back to blogging.Today i bring to you a delicacy from the Ongole and Nellore regions of Andhra Pradesh.

Thanks to my vadina garu for sharing this recipe with me.

Ingredients:

Chana dal - 1/2 cup
Onion -1(Handful of chopped onions for vadas and rest for gravy)
Tomatoes-2
Green chillies-5
Ginger-Garlic paste- 1/2 spoon
Garlic cloves-3-5
Ginger-1 inch piece
Asafoetida-1 pinch
Turmeric- 1 pinch
Salt- To taste
Tamarind- Small lemon size
Oil
Garam Masala powder-1/4 tsp
Red chilli powder- 1 tspn
Curry leaves
Coriander leaves
Bay leaf-1
Sugar - 1/2 tspn
Cinnamon stick- small piece

For Seasoning:

Urad dal
Red chillies
Jeera
Mustard seeds

Procedure - Vadas:

Soak the chana dal for 3 hours in water.
When the dal is soaked, drain the water and grind the dal along with chillies, garlic and ginger.
Add some onion pieces(a handful), chopped coriander leaves and salt to the above ground mixture.
Make small patties from the above mixture and deep fry them in oil.

Procedure - Pulusu/Gravy:

Place a pan on medium heat and add oil to it.
When oil is hot add the seasoning ingredients mentioned above, asofoetida and cinnamon and fry them.
Add the remaining chopped onions, ginger-garlic paste, chopped tomatoes, bay leaf, curry leaves to the pan and saute them until the onions become translucent.
Add tamarind juice, turmeric and salt to the pan.
Once the mixture comes to a boil add 1/2 spoon of sugar, garam masala powder and red chilli powder to it.
Add vadalu, made earlier, to the pulusu and boil them for five minutes and then turn of the heat.

Garnish it with coriander leaves and enjoy it with hot rice. This can be served with Jeera rice or Peas Pulav as well.

BURRITO BOWL

2011-12-11T20:58:00.000+05:30

BURRITO BOWL DISH

Burrito bowl is a mexican dish which contains the complete nutrition carbs,proteins fibre etc.a complete meal..When i had been toa trip to Newyork,i couldnot find any rice dish as such in the restaurants..Being habituated to eat cooked rice and curries for lunch,this dish at Chipotle saved me to a full extent.Isearched for it in the whole web and got the recipe which is very near to it.Ienjoy it once in a week by preparing in the home.So those who are intersted can try it as a change..

METHOD:

First prepare the black beans recipe, next corn salsa, tomato salsa, next red hot salsa and sauted vegetables.

Now prepare the sour cream,then chop the lettuce and keep aside.Next prepare guacamole and store in fridge,i keep the seed in the middle of the dish and cover it with guacamole as it oxides very quickly,and cover it.

Lastly prepare cilantro rice.All the proceedures are in the previous posts.here..

Now assemble all these one after another in a bowl ,firstly

cilantro rice:http://www.rasoikimalkin.com/2011/11/cilantro-rice.html, spread 4 tablespoonfuls of it in the dish.

Next place 2 tablespoons fullof black beans on the rice: http://www.rasoikimalkin.com/2011/11/black-beans.html ..

now 2 tbsps of Sauted vegetables: http://www.rasoikimalkin.com/2011/11/fajitha-vegetables.html

2 tbsps guacamole:http://www.rasoikimalkin.com/2011/11/guacamole.html ,

next 2 tbsps tomato salsa : http://www.rasoikimalkin.com/2011/11/tomato-salsa.html

2 tbsps corn salsa :http://www.rasoikimalkin.com/2011/11/corn-salsa.html ,

and half to 1 tbsp hot salsa :http://www.rasoikimalkin.com/2011/12/hot-salsa.html

as it will be very spicy and hot ,

and sour cream 2tbsps:http://www.rasoikimalkin.com/2011/12/sour-cream.html,

and lastly place chopped lettuce : and mix and enjoy..

SOUR CREAM

2011-12-05T16:35:00.000+05:30

SOUR CREAM

INGREDIENTS:

Thick cream(malai)-1 cup
Curds-1/4 cup
Lemonjuice 1 tsp

METHOD:Mix all the three and chill for 24 hours till thick in a freezer.If lime juice is not available handy then keep the cream and yoghurt mixture on the counter top overnight,then next day freeze it for 1 full day.Stays fresh for a week in freezer and it can be used for recipes.This is the dish we use for burrito bowl.

HOT SALSA

2011-12-05T16:25:00.000+05:30

RED HOT SALSA

INGREDIENTS:

Red chillies 10 nos
Sesame seeds(roasted)1 tsp
Lemon juice 2tsp
Clove 1 no
Garlic pod 1 no
Oregano 1 tsp

METHOD:

Blend all the materials in a low speed till it turns in to a paste,i added a few tsp of water.
Lastly add 1/2 tsp of olive oil.
Add more lemon juice if u require.
Chill it for 2 hours.

Hot salsa can be used for mexican bowls for extra spicyness,use it in smaller quantities,as it will be very spicy.I make this for burrito bowl can be freezed it for a week.

TOMATO SALSA

2011-11-23T00:07:00.001+05:30

TOMATO SALSA
Mexican Salsa is the easiest dish which can be prepared in a matter of minutes time,it can also be served as a appetizer.It is a popular recipe among get togethers and can also be served along with tortilla chips,or papads,bread sticks while watching TV in the evenings.Have a shortlook at this small recipe made and served with burrito bowl.While preparing at home for more hot and spicy version of tomato salsa add more jalapenos or extra chiilies.This can be mixed with hand or for smoother texture pulse them for a few seconds in a blender.

INGREDIENTS:

Red tomatoes 3 nos-finely diced into small pieces
1/2 Onion-finely chopped
2pods Garlic -finely minced
2 to 3 green chillies-finely chopped
2Tbsp Fresh Cilantro chopped
1tsp-Ground cumin powder
Salt and Pepper to taste
1 Tbsp-Lime juice

METHOD:

Finely dice all the ingredients and mix well.For smooth texture pulse for a few seconds in a blender.
Refrigerate for 2 hours before serving.

GUACAMOLE

2011-11-15T22:26:00.000+05:30

GUACAMOLE
Guacamole, is a dip made from avocados,it is a mexican dish from Mexico.To prepare a perfect dish of guacamole ,ripe avocados are required,which can be tested and examined by gently pressing avocado a little outside the avocado.Guacamole is a healthy appetizer or snack.

2Ripe Avocados- scooped leaving the skin
Tomato-1 large-chopped into small pieces
Onion -1/2 cup finely chopped
Jalapeos-1 deseeded and finely chopped
Cilantro-2 tbsps finely chopped

Lime juice-2 tbsp
Salt to taste

METHOD:

Combine all materials to gether and mash together until smooth.Finally add lime juice and salt.
For extra spicy ness leave in the jalapenos seeds.
Cover well and chill in the refrigerator.
Avocados when deseeded turn brown /decolourised very quickly,so i placed the seed in the centre of the guacamole mixture and covered it and refrigerate it.It doesnot stay colourful for long time.
Even though if it is decolourised then slowly take off the above layer while using it
Even we can serve this with tortilla chips.
This one is another combo of burrito bowl..

http://www.pyroenergen.com/articles07/avocado-health-benefits.htm

CORN SALSA

2011-11-08T16:23:00.000+05:30

CORN SALSA
Corn salsa,is a combo we use for burrito bowl.This one can also be prepared and made yummy by adding finely chopped tomatoes ,giving it a tangy touch.However we can make it mild or spicy .

Corn-1 cup canned /boiled ones

Onions -1/4 th cup finely chopped

Onions in raw form/sauted onions

Capsicum-1/4 th cup finely chopped

Or Jalapeno -1 to 2 tsp chopped

Cilantro-2 tbsp finely chopped

Lime juice 1 to 1 and half tbsp

adjust according to your taste

Salt to taste

METHOD:

Combine all the materials in a bowl,and refrigerate it for 2 hrs,remove an hour before serving..

SAUTED VEGETABLES

2011-11-08T15:44:00.000+05:30

SAUTED VEGETABLES:

Green Capsicum-1 no

Onion-1 no

Oregano-1/4 tsp

Slice the green capsicum and onions lengthwise.Saute them in a tsp of oil for a few minutes in a low temperature until bright and a bit crisp.The third item i used for burrito bowl is sauted vegetables,which are a bit crispy and goes well with the burrito bowl recipe.

BLACK BEANS

2011-11-05T00:30:00.000+05:30

BLACK BEANS
Black beans is a healthy dish,and also a healthy snack depending on the ingredients we use.It is so simple to prepare.The next second item i prepared for the burrito bowl was black beans, i made it a little spicy meeting the spicy levels of our taste.

Black beans-1cup

Soak black beans in water for 6 to 7 hours,then cook the soaked beans in a slow cooker until soft..

Oil - 3 tbsp
Red onion - 1 medium sized chopped finely.
Jeera powder-1/2 tsp
Ginger garlic paste -1/2 tsp
Dhania powder-1/2 tsp
Chilli powder 1/2 tsp
Salt
Masala powder-1/4 tsp

METHOD:

Place a sauce pan on the stove and add oil to it.
Let it heat, then add chopped onion to it,fry till it is transculent.
Then add ginger garlic paste ,fry for 2 mins till raw smell goes
Then add the boiled beans along with a little of boiled water,stir well.
Now add dhania,jeera ,chilli and masala powders and stir well.
Let it simmer for a while,lastly add salt and cook for another 10 mins and switch off the stove.
If you want let it cook with more water,make it in a bit of more liquidify consistancy.
It is another combo which i used in burrito bowl.
Next follows sauted vegetables and the next corn salsa and then guacamole recipes for burrito bowl continuation..

CILANTRO RICE

2011-11-05T00:20:00.000+05:30

CILANTRO RICE
Cilantro rice, matches well and is a ideal combo with mexican food ,also is a filler in burritos,and burrito bowls.My encounter with this recipe was at Chipotle. For its delicious flavour and taste i am hooked on this.And it makes a good side dish for mexican with its fragrance hint..i tried it in my own way,after searching for the recipe,and could successfully prepare the burrito bowl recipe on one fine day evening for dinner.So here i shared the cilantro rice recipe done in my kitchen in my way ,which is main important in burrito bowl recipe..

Indredients:
Cooked rice -1 cup
Butter-1 tsp
Chopped cilantro -2 tbsp
Lime juice-1/2 to 1 tbsp
Method:
Place a pan on the stove.
Saute cooked rice on low heat,in a tbsp butter,then add chopped cilantro and lime juice.
Mix well.Fluf cooked rice with a fork and keep covered.
Serve it in with other mexican cuisine as burrito bowl or with tortillas as burritos.
Next follows black beans recipe for home made burrito bowl..

ALOO CAPSICUM MASALA

2011-10-24T09:49:00.000+05:30

ALOO CAPSICUM MASALA
Aloo with capsicum makes a good combination,and is a north indian dish copes well with naans and chhapathis,and rice etc.

Aloo-2 nos-peeled and chopped in to pieces
Capsicum-4 nos chopped into pieces
Jalapenos-3 nos
Red-1,orange-1 no.,green-1no.for extra spicyness
Tomato-1no.pureed
Onion-1nos
Ginger garlic paste-1 tsp
chilli powder-1 tsp
Corriander powder-2tsp
Jeera powder 1/2 tsp
Masala powder1/4 tsp
Salt
Oil 3 tbsp

Seasoning:

Mustard seeds-1/2 tsp
Jeeraseeds-1/2 tsp

Method:

Heat oil(2tbsp) in a pan,and after it is heated add mustard seeds and jeera,and let them splutter.
Then add chopped onion and fry till they are transculent.
Now add capsicum and jalapenos and cook in medium temperature till they are 70% cooked,take off and keep them aside.
Then again in the same pan add the left over 1 tbsp oil and add chopped aloo and cook covered till they are halfcooked,then add tomato paste and cook for another 5 minutes.
Now add the fried capsicum and jalapenos and mix well.
Lastly add corriander ,jeera ,chilli and masala powders and salt one by one,cook in low temperature and mix them thoroughly.Cook for 5 min and switch off.Transfer in to a serving bowl.

Garnish with cilantro leaves. Serve hot with steamed rice or rotis..

BLACK EYED PEAS SUBZI

2011-10-18T09:51:00.000+05:30

BLACK EYED PEAS SUBZI

The black eyed pea,is a subspecies of the cowpea,grown around the world.This small bean has a black circular "eye" at its inner curve.Serve this tasty and healthy dish with steaming hot cooked rice and rotis.

Ingredients:

Dried black peas-2 cups
Onion finely chopped -1cup
Oil-2 to 3 tbsp
Green chillies-2 to 3 minced
Chopped tomatoes/puree-1 cup
Ginger garlic paste-1 tbsp
Garammasala powder-1 tsp
Turmeric powder-1/4 th tsp
Jeera powder-ground-1/2 tsp
Dhania powder-1 tsp
Chilli powder-1to 2 tsp
SaltCurds-1/2 cup
Cilantro-2 tbsp

Method:

Soak black eyed peas for 6 hours.
Pressure cook the soaked black eyed peas with 2 cups of water for 2 whistles and let it cool.
Heat oil in a pan,and after it is heated,add chopped onion, and fry in low heat until transculent.
Then add green chillies,ginger garlic paste ,saute well.
Then add dhania,jeera ,masala powders fry for 1 minute.
Next add tomato puree/pieces and cook until mushy,and now add cooked black peas along with water and also add salt and cook until thick.I make this a bit dry.
After it is done,switch off the stove add curds,if u want it a bit thin n watery, and cilantro and serve.
Garnish with cilantro and serve.

INDUS LADIES E BOOK -DIWALI SWEETS

2011-10-18T09:23:00.000+05:30

"IndusLadies has compiled an eBook for this Diwali consisting of "100 Yummy Sweets & Desserts recipes", contributed by various Food Bloggers! Go ahead and download it @ http://www.indusladies.com/100diwalisweet.

Iam Happy that one of my recipes Ravva Laddu ,has been featured in this ebook.
Feel free to share it with your family & friends.
Have a wonderful Diwali!!"

HOME TIPS

2011-10-11T00:47:00.000+05:30

HOME TIPS

To make crispy puris ,add 1 spoon of karachi ravva(upma ravva) per 100 gms of wheat flour.
While mixing flour for chappathis,add a little cool milk to the flour.The rotis will be soft.
Before cooking cauliflower,place the chopped pieces in boiled salt water,to remove smaller pests if any.
Store candles in fridge ,so that the candles will lasts for a longer time.
Cover the bookshelves with newspapers.every month while cleaning they will be very easy to remove off the old news papers or else the cleaning will be hectic.
For crispy dosas,soak 1 cup urad dal,3 cups of rice,2 spoons methi seeds & 1 spoon tur daal.
While cleaning the fridge,wipe off with water to which vinegar and salt are added.The fridge will be germ free.
When scars are caused by pen on clothes remove with a cotton wool dipped in spirit.
While changing the water (cleaning) in the acquarium pour the water to the plants in your house.
While wet clothing the rooms add 2 to 3 tsp of kerosene oil to the water.And while washing the bathrooms add kerosene oil to the water you wash.There will be no trace of ants,flies and mosquitoes.
Use the remaining shredds of the soap(left over last bits) by adding to the hot water,and store in a bottle.Shake well ,use this as a liquid soap.
Add a pinch of citric acid crystals to the water in the pressure cooker ,before placing the food containers before cooking.The sourness of the citric acid in the under water will keep the inside of the cooker shining.Or else add lime shred or a bit tamarind piece instead of citric acid crystals.

SOURCE:Magazines.. Newspapers

BOBBATLU

2011-10-07T05:50:00.000+05:30

BOBBATLU
Bobbatlu..it is one of the most favourite and famous sweet especially for south indians..It is a sweet delicacy prepared for festivals and occassions..like marriages,gruhapraveshams etc.
INGREDIENTS:

For dough:

Maidha /all purpose flour-2 cups
Suji-1 tbsp
Salt- pinch
Oil- 1/2 cup
Ghee-2 tbsp
Water

For stuffing:

Channa daal/senaga pappu-2 cups
Sugar-2 cups
Elaichi powder 1/2 tsp

METHOD:
Preparing dough:

Place maidha,suji,and salt in a bowl..add water and make a dough.Knead well for soft bobbatlu.Pour 2 to 3 tbsp oil,on the dough mix well and let it rest for 2 to 3 hours..it becomes soft when it is kept aside covered with a lid..
Meanwhile cook channa daal,with 4 cups of water for 15 to 20 minutes.When it is cooked ,remove from stove and take off the balance water from it.Add sugar to the cooked daal and mash/grind it to a paste.Donot add any extra water.Adding sugar to the cooked daal,makes it thin ,while mashing/grinding.Add elaichi powder and make lime sized balls after it is cool.We call this as Purnam.
After keeping the dough aside for 2 to 3 hours,take the maidha dough ,knead well and make it in to lemon sized small balls.The consistancy of the dough should be very very soft and smooth by this time .We call them as Chovi in telugu.
.Now heat tawa in a low to medium heat and apply oil/ghee on it.Take a plastic sheet/10"piece of banana leaf and apply oil on it.
Place the dough ball on the sheet/leaf and spread it on it with oily fingers,into a circle.Now place the jaggery dall in the middle and cover it with dough from all sides.Again with oily fingers(apply oil to the fingers of right hand) start spreading /pressing the ball into a big circle.
Then lift the leaf along with bobbattu and place it on the hot tawa in upside down direction,then sprinkle oil around the sides and cook both sides till nice golden colour .

Remove from tawa and serve hot.Generally ghee will give the best taste to use for frying the bobbattu ,but use either ghee or oil according to preferred taste..

ANNOUNCEMENT

2011-09-28T01:26:00.000+05:30

ANNOUNCEMENT TO C0-BLOGGERS
"An eBook for Diwali called "100 Yummy Sweet Recipes for Diwali" is being compiled by IndusLadies consolidating recipes from various Indian Food Bloggers. This eBook will be made available as FREE download to 1.2Lakh+ members of IndusLadies.com and to their 9000+ fans in Facebook and Twitter. That's a lot of exposure. Hence, if interested rush in a recipe link from your blog to partners@indusladies.com before Oct 10th, 2011".

http://www.indusladies.com/forums/announcements/147072-100-yummy-diwali-sweet-recipes.html

And i have sent my recipe Ravva Laddu, to this Ebook..

GULKHAND

2011-09-20T21:29:00.000+05:30

GULKHAND

GULKHAND/GULQAND
Gulkhand is a sweet preserve of rose petals from north india..Gul means flower,and qand/khand means sweet in Arabic..
Ancient Preparation (which takes time):
Rose petals being prepared for gulkand..Place the rose petals and sugar in layers in a wide-mouthed airtight glass jar. Place this jar in sunlight for 6 hours per day for around 3 to 4 weeks. On alternate days, the contents of the jar should be stirred with a wooden stick. The jar should be kept indoors once done.

Other ingredients, such as silver foil, Praval Pishti, cardamom seeds, or Muktapishti (powdered pearl) can be added to increase the cooling properties of the gulkand.
This is a lengthy one which takes time.Hence for preparing instantly i prepare it in a instant and easy way which is given below..check the below proceedure which i prepare..It stays fresh for a month when preserved in a fridge..

Benefits and uses Gulqand is an Ayurvedic tonic. This includes reduction of pitta and heat in the body, a reduction in eye inflammation and redness, strengthening of the teeth and gums, and the treatment of acidity.

Gulqand is commonly used as an ingredient of Paan, a popular dessert and digestive of India, Pakistan and Bangladesh.Even milkshakes can be prepared using this one..

Instant Gulkhand Recipe:
Rose petals-1 cup

Sugar -Half cup(for extra sweetness use 2 to 3 tbsp more)

Dried rose petals-2 tbsp

Cardamom seeds-2 nos

Method:

Wash rose petals in plenty of water,and remove from water,dry them on a cloth in a dry place(not in the sun)

Grind the rose petals to a coarse paste,by adding half a cup of water.

place them in a pan,add sugar and also add dried rose petals,and cook them on medium heat till thick .

Switch the stove and remove from fire.Let it cool and store in a dry bottle.

Use it in preparing kheers and rose milk etc..

2011-09-08T18:46:00.000+05:30

MOODS-DISTURBANCES
Mood disorders..they are mental health problems such as depression,mania etc.They can occur in anyone..the causes for mood disorders cannot be understood but an imbalance in brain chemicals plays important role..if it is serious then seek for medical care..
But if in the day to day routine life ,when you are disturbed and out of moods ,a bit of change in your routine is required..Coz..

Mental happiness increases the physical beauty in a person.
Minimise starchy foods ,carbohydrates in your intake of food.
Start body exercise.
Go for a dayout with your family and children.
Eat your favourite foods and your choice of menu from your near and dear.
Listen to your favourite music and start reading your favourite book.
Go for a picnic or short vacation.
See your family photo album and recollect the memories.
Have a chat with your friends.
Purchase a dress which you are longing to purchase and wear it.
Try to have a full sleep of 7 hrs without any disturbances.

REMEDIES
Mood disorders can be a terrifying experiance for many people.Symptoms can include chest pains,headaches,feeling of breathlessness and others.Its important to learn that anxiety attacks,and panic disorders are mental conditions..The best way to manage them is to understand how they manifest..Anxiety is an experiance of fear about future life events, or past time events..

Acceptance..accepting without struggling is a best response.
Redirection..redirecting your thoughts to things that are safe..
Stress reduction..reducing stress levels contributes mainly to relieve from mood disorders..
Try to be happy..donot worry over the past and think about the future,be in present.
Try to help others.Helping those who are in need gives mental happiness.
Daily do exercise,keeping body in fit not only gives health but also increase mental peace.
Practise meditation and deep breathing techniques.
Pray god daily ,this improves mental happiness.
Be a nature lover,which increases mental happiness.
Make it a habbit to listen good music which is soothing,and read good books.
Be happy,coz u look beautiful when u are HAPPY..

FOOD TO BATTLE MOOD DISORDERS
Foods help to some extent to minimize and solve the problem,we will have a look at them..

Oatmeal-if you feel yourself feeling irritable and cranky surely you find oatsmeal helps you..rich in soluble fiber which helps to smooth out blood sugar levels by slowing the absorbtion of sugar into the blood..
Walnuts-itis considered as a "brain food" because of their wrinkled bi-lobed brain like appearance..
Tea-caffeine has been shown to lead to a more positive mood and improved appearance its a fine line..
Lentils-an excellent source of folate,a Bvitamin that appears tobe essential for mood and proper function in the brain..

SOURCE:A collection..

VINAYAKA CHAVITHI PRASADAMS

2011-08-31T12:57:00.000+05:30

VINAYAKA CHAVITHI: PRASADAMS

Undrallu, Pappulo Undrallu, Palallo undrallu

Vinayaka Chavithi Subhakankashalu to one and all.Vinayaka chavithi prasadam mainly includes undrallu, Jilledukayalu, Kajjikayalu, Palallo undrallu and also pappulo undrallu.

I am reposting this "Vinayaka Chavithi Prasadams" post of last year. And I am also providing the links for the recipes.

Undrallu recipe: Please refer the recipe for undrallu in the below link.
http://www.rasoikimalkin.com/2010/05/undrallu.html
Kajjikayalu recipe:
http://www.rasoikimalkin.com/2010/10/kajjikayalu.html
Palallo Undrallu recipe:
http://www.rasoikimalkin.com/2010/09/pallu-undrallu.html
Pappu Undrallu recipe:
http://www.rasoikimalkin.com/2011/08/pappu-lo-undrallu.html

I didnot get a chance to click the pic for Jilledukayalu. I will post the recipe for that very soon.

VINAYAKA PUJA VRATHAKALPAMU:
For puja proceedure click here..
http://www.telugubhakti.com/telugupages/vratas/Vinayaka/vinayakavratam1.htm

PAPPU LO UNDRALLU

2011-08-31T09:53:00.000+05:30

Undrallu, Pappulo Undrallu, Palallo undrallu

Pappu Undrallu recipe:

Ingredients:

Yellow moongdal 2 cups
Milk 1 to 1 1/2 cups
Jaggery n sugar mixed 1and 1/2 cups
Cardamon (powder) of 2 nos
Saffron a pinch
Pachha karpuram (optional)

For undrallu:

Rice flour half cup
Milk 2 tbsp
Sugar 1 tsp
Oil/ghee half tsp
Water 1 cup

Method:
For undrallu:

Place a pan on the stove,add water,milk,and sugar n ghee ,let it boil.
When it started boiling,turn the stove flame to low and add rice flour slowly without forming lumps.
Mix it thoroughly and speedly,let it simmer by covering with a lid.
After 2 to 3 min switch off the stove.Let it cool.After it turns cool,mash well and make small rounds and keep it aside with a lid.

For pappu:

Meanwhile roast yellow moongdaal in a pan,in low temp,till it turns into very light brown colour.
Immediately switch off the stove and wash for 4 to 5 times.
Then add 5to 5 1/2 cups of water and cook moongdaal in a pressure cooker for 3 to 4 whistles.
After it turns cool open the pressure cooker and mash the cooked daal well smoothly into a paste.
Now add one cup of water and the milk to a pan and bring it to a boil. You can cook the undrallu prepared as above for 5 mins.
Meanwhile place sugar n jaggery in another pan and add 1 cup of water,n boil it till medium consistancy.
Now add the sugar jaggery mixture to the daal mixture and boil it.
While it started boiling add the prepared round balls undrallu and also add saffron and cook it in low flame.
Switch off the stove after it has boiled for 3 to 4 min.
Now add elaichi powder for fragrance..
Serve in a bowl.

BRUSSELS SPROUTS CURRY

2011-08-28T10:28:00.000+05:30

BRUSSELS SPROUTS CURRY

Ingredients required:

Brussels sprouts- 1 pound or 1/2 kg
Oil -2 tbsp
Mustard seeds-half tsp
Haldhi powder-1/4 tsp
Onion finely chopped -1 cup
Ginger garlic paste -1 tsp
Tomatoes-pureed-1 cup
Corriander/dhania powder-2 tbsp
Jeera powder-half tsp
Garam Masala powder-half tsp
Chilli powder-1 to 1 and 1/2 tsp
Amchur powder-1/2 tsp
Curry leaves
Salt - to taste

Method:

Chop the brussel sprouts into 2 halves after washing well.
Place a pan on the stove and put some oil in to it.
After the oil is hot add mustard seeds and let them splutter.
Add turmeric powder,and curry leaves,mix them.
Add finely chopped onion pieces and after frying for a little while until transculent,next add ginger garlic paste, and fry until the raw smell disappear.
Add pureed tomato paste,cook/fry until cooked.
Next add corriander/dhania,jeera powder, chilli powder, Masala powder and amchur one by one and stir well.
Now add chopped brussel sprouts and mix gently. Cover and cook until soft but not over cooked,by mixing periodically.
Add half cup of water.
Cook it on a low flame.Switch it off when done.
Server hot with rice or rotis.

http://www.oceanmist.com/products/brusselsprouts/bsproutnutrition.aspx
For nutritional facts and calories check the above link..