kranthi's kitchen

Banana burfi

2011-11-25T23:16:00.000+05:30

Banana burfi sounds very interestin . Earlier i posted the recipe banana smoothie,now i am presenting banana burfi which is quick and delightful sweet,once you try definetely get addicted to it.

Here is the recipe preparation,photo will be uploaded soon.

Ingrediants:

4 banana's
1tsp bhuna chana powder
1 1/2tsp cornflour
1cup sugar
1/2cup ghee

Preparation:

heat ghee in a pan add mashed banana's to it,fry it for a minute.
add bhuna chana powder,cornflour mix it and let it cook for 5min.
now add sugar when sugar melts and burfi forms thick paste remove it and pour on a greased plate when it cools lightly cut into pieces and have it.

banana smoothie

2011-11-11T14:08:00.000+05:30

Banana is a regular fruit which is available at home. Mostly i ate it a lot than others.Now the other persone came to my competition was my son,even thoug he is 16months old,he takes banana from the table and ate it himself. I was sursprised when we are watching T.V seriously,he went on to dining table and picked one banana started eating itself,then we saw. When i attempted to peel off the the layer,he rejected and started crying,felt that i am going to stop him from eating. when i peeled and gave banana ate it cleanly and started searching for another banana. He loves banana a lot.

Now he is in my athama's house and spending time with his grand mother.I miss him so much,whenever i see banana he will come into my mind. such cute little things he will do are unforgettable.

Coming to banana smoothie,even though banana tastes great as it is. I wanted to transform it to another form.Then banana smoothie came into my mind.It is simple and tasty too.

Ingrediants:

2 ripe banana's
1tsp sugar
1cup curd
1tsp honey (optional)
6 ice cubes

Prepaation:

put all the ingrediants except honey in a blender and blend it well to smooth paste.
top it with honey or icecubes.drink the delicious smoothie.

My 100th post-Cashew milk puri

2011-11-10T12:34:00.000+05:30

Hi friends,

I am really excited and feel proud to announce that this is my 100th post. It is special for me,so that i wanted to make something special for 100th one. and on this auspicious day of KARTHIKA POURNAMI i wanted to make sweet recipe. Then i got the idea of making cashew milk puri. This i learnt from my mom. When i was child she used to make this for our family. I am so fond of this sweet.Bcoz i love puri,when the sweetness is added to it ,it tastes heaven. This is unique and sumptous recipe.

As i am writing the 100th post,i want to tell all my family members,blogger friends that i am really thankful to all those who supported me in my journey. Without them i am nothing here. I should thank to all those who appreciate my recipe and comment on my blog, visitors,followers,readers......every one.

Most importantly i am dedicating this blog to my MOM,and for all those MOM's who is our first teacher in life. She has done so much to us. We will learn our first recipes from her only. She is wonderful cook,who can ever have.

Here is the recipe preparation follows:

6 puri's made of maida or wheat flour
2cups toned milk
1cup sugar
1tsp grated coconut
1/4cup cashew nuts
1tsp ghee
1tsp khus-khus

Preparation:

mix khus-khus,cashews,grated coconut with a cup of milk and soak it for half an hour.Then grind it to smooth paste.
heat ghee in a pan add the paste saute it until raw smell goes out.
Add another cup of milk and sugar cook until it gets boiled.
Place puri's on a pla folded in a row,pour the milk mixture on it garnish with cashew or kissmiss,serve it hot. or put in refreigerator for an hour and serve it cool.

fried yoghurt

2011-11-09T17:48:00.001+05:30

Yoghurt contains good bacteria which is needed for the healthiest body. Yoghurt helps in digestion .
It can be used as dessert,by adding water we can make buttermilk,it is also used in various cuisines to improve the taste.
Now i am going to prepare a snack variety which is quick and easier one. Yo dont have to go out and shop needs for this. It can be made with the items which are regularly present in our kitchen.

The preparation of fried yoghurt follows:

Ingrediants:

2cups yoghurt
2tsp besan flour
2tsp plain flour or maida
1tsp corn flour
salt to taste
baking soda pinch
oil for deep fry

Preparation:

mix all ingrediants except oil and yoghurt in a mixing bowl.
Add yoghurt to it and make it like thick batter.
put oil for deep fry,when it gets heated pour in with hand on to oil with any shape.
deep fry it. take it onto serving plate.
fried yoghurt is ready to eat with mint or green chutney.

Sending this to the event winter carnival

gongura chutney

2011-11-08T20:51:00.000+05:30

Gongura or sorrel leaves or pulichakeerai is the widely available and used green leaves in Andhra pradesh.
Gongura is rich source of Iron,vitamins. It acts as anti-oxidant,essential for human nutrition. Two types of gongura are available,one is red stemmed and another is green stemmed. Red stemmed is more sour than green stemmed.

I am going to prepare andhra version of gongura pachadi or chutney which is very tasty in combination of ragi mudda.

Ingrediants:

2bunches gongura
10green chillies
2tsp roasted peanuts peeled
1tsp coconut powder
10 garlic cloves
1tsp jaggery
6 curry leaves
1/2tsp mustard seeds
1/2tsp cumin seeds
1onion thin sliced
2tsp oil

Preparation:

Add 1tsp of vegetable oil to the frying pan,add gongura leaves fry for a minute. Water oozes out of gongura,let it cook until gongura cooks out and water drains out. take it onto plate.
Add 1tsp oil,add green chillies,fry it well and take out,add garlic cloves saute it and take out.
Put roasted peanuts,coconut powder,jaggery,green chillies,garlic cloves in a blender and blend it well,now add gongura leaves and salt churn for a sec and take out.otherwise it forms a smooth paste. rough coarsely paste is more tastier than smooth one.
For seasoning add oil to a pan,add mustard and cumin seeds when it pops up add dry red chili split,curry leaves and saute it and the gongura chutney to it and mix well.
top it with onion pieces,while going to serve mix onions with chutney for a great taste.

cabbage fry

2011-11-07T19:01:00.000+05:30

Cabbage is a light green vegetable which is easily digestable and good for health. It reduces the risk of digestion. Drinking cabbage juice daily in the morning makes perfect for a healthy start of our day. I will post the recipe soon,as of now would like to introduce my cabbage fry which is perfect combination as a dish for chapati or pulka and side dish for hot rice.

Ingrediants:

1cup cabbage pieces cut into small pieces
2green chillies
1 big onion
2tsp grated coconut
2tsp oil

For Seasoning:

1/2tsp mustard seeds
1/2tsp cumin seeds
1tsp urad dal
1tsp chana dal
8 curry leaves

Preparation:

cook cabbage in water. drain out water.
Add oil to the pan,then mustard and cumin seeds,when it pops up add urad and chana dal,curry leaves.saute it well for a minute.
Add onion pieces,saute it till golden brown colour,add green chilli pieces, cabbage pieces and turmeric, salt mix it well with laddle.
sprinkle grated carrot and mix it well serve hot.

bhendi fry

2011-11-03T11:26:00.000+05:30

Bhendi or okra is a green vegetable which is easily digestable. It is believed it improves our mathermetical analysing power and memory. Okra fry is my favourite recipe which is simple yet delicious too.
It is side dish accomplishment with hot rice and pappu charu. Okra contains a gummed texture inside which can be reduced by adding little curd by frying or else cut okra into pieces and put in refrigerator for 2-3hours. This way you can reduce the gum inside okra.

Ingredinats:

500gm okra cut into pieces
1large onion cut into small pieces
3garlic cloves peeled,crushed
1 red chilli split
6 curry leaves
1tsp red chilli powder
1tsp coriander powder
1/2tsp turmeric
1/2tsp mustard seeds
1/2tsp cumin seeds
2tsp oil
salt to taste

Preparation:

Take 2tsp oil in a pan,when oil get heated add mustard and cumin seeds,let it pop up. now add crushed garlic,split red chilli,curry leaves saute it.

Add onion pieces and fry it well. when onions turn light golden colour add okra pieces add turmeric and salt put it in low flame for 10min's.

If you feel there is more gum in okra add 2tsp curd to it.
now add red chilli and coriander powder saute it and let it cook for another 5min.
Okra fry is ready to eat with hot rice.

ONION RAITA

2011-11-02T11:44:00.000+05:30

Onion Raita is most commonly used recipe for side dish. This is a very quick process,which takes you only 5minutes. It is best combo with any of the rice iterms or paratha.
I use this recipe as side dish for Masala rice,Tomato rice,Coriander rice,aloo paratha,methi paratha...etc.
It tastes with any item.

Preparation time:5min
Cooking time:no

Ingrediants:

1big onion chopped into small pieces
2 green chillies chopped into pieces
salt to taste
curd 1cup

Preparation:

mix onion,green chilli pieces,salt in a bowl.
Add curd and mix it well.tasty onion raita is ready to eat.

Ragi oats porridge

2011-11-01T16:18:00.000+05:30

Ragi oats porridge a simple and healthy breakfast one should indulge for .It can be made easily with in 10in,it is helpful to anyone for kids to old people. It has all nutritional facts required for the body.
This is my son's regular breakfast,he loves it a lot.

Ingrediants:

1cup ragi flour
1cup oats
1cup milk
salt to taste

Preparation:

Mix oats and ragi flour in a pan add 1cup of water to it,mix without any lumps.
switch on stove,stir in continously when it becomes thick add milk and salt to it.
stir it for 2 to 3min,when it is cooked switch off the stove and take into serving bowl garnish with your favourite fruits or consume it directly.

sagu

2011-10-23T20:39:00.000+05:30

sagu is a recipe for the combination of chapati or puri. I would like to relish the taste of sagu with hot puri.
Sagu is prepared with aloo and besan flour. A different combination to fulfill the taste buds.

Ingrediants:

4 medium size potatoes boiled,peeled,slightly mashed
1small cup besan flour
2medium size onions long sliced
4 green chillies
1tsp mustard seeds
1tsp cumin seeds
1 bunch curry leaves
3tsp oil
pinch turmeric
salt to taste

Preparation:

Mix besan flour with 2cups of water without any lumps.put it aside
Pour oil in a pan,add mustard,cumin seeds,onion slices,green chilli pieces,curry leaves.saute it well.when onions turn golden brown colour ,add slightly mashed pototoes add salt fry for a minute.
add the besan flour batter cook for 5-10min. when raw smell of the besan goes out and forms like slightly thick soup,switch off the flame and serve hot with puri or chapati.
You can garnish the recipe with chopped coriander leaves.

macaroni curry

2011-10-19T11:15:00.000+05:30

macaroni curry is simple and delicious. kids will definetely love this recipe for sure. It is soft in texture and taste great.you can have it with chapati or roti. I was eagerly waiting to taste this as soon as i started this recipe making. It lived up to my expectations. It can be taken as snack also.

Ingrediants:

1cup macaroni
2tsp butter
1onion chopped
1tomato chopped
1green chilli
1tsp red chilli powder
1tsp coriander powder
1tsp garam masala powder
salt to taste

For seasoning:

1/2tsp mustard seeds
1/2tsp cumin seeds
6curry leaves

Preparation:

add water to macaroni and boil till it gets cooked.strain water
Now take a pan add butter,when it melts add mustard and cumin seeds,onion chopped,green chilli pieces,saute it well.
Add tomatoes,curry leaves and saute it. add cooked macaroni to it,add all the spices,salt,mix well.
cook for 5min.switch off stove.

semya payasam

2011-10-17T11:22:00.002+05:30

semya payasam is quick and easy sweet. This diwali make ur home sweet with sweets.

Ingrediants:

1cup semya
2cups milk
1 1/2 cup sugar
1tsp cashew nuts
1tsp badam nuts crushed
1tsp raisins
4tsp ghee

Preparation:

hear ghee in a pan add raisins,badam,cashews fry till golden brown and take out into plate.
now add semya to the ghee fry it till golden brown colour add milk and cook it for 10min
when it gets cooked add sugar to it.Add all fried dry fruits and cook for another 5min.
semya payasam is ready to eat. It taste good either hot or cool.

I am sending this to the event

‘Only’- Event for October and the Giveaway hosted by pari

onion rings

2011-10-14T19:24:00.000+05:30

Onion rings is perfect snack item,which is simple and quick one. I prefer simple and quick one's on week days.when it comes to saturday and sunday i will try if they are time taking and have a heavy process.

I have made simple version of onion rings,you can add garam masala powder,cheese to it.

Ingrediants:

1medium size onion
1cup maida(plain flour)
1/2cup corn flour
salt to taste
1/2tsp red chillipowder
1egg
1tsp semilona
oil for deep fry

Preparation:

put oil for deep fry.cut onion into ring shape.take out single rounds seperately.
mix all ingrediants except oil,if it is thick add little water.Dip the onion rings into batter,place it on oil. deep fry bothsides.
onion rings are ready to serve.

goruchikkudu pesara koora(clusterbean greengram curry)

2011-10-14T19:11:00.000+05:30

Cluster bean or gawar beans or goruchikkudu is rich in vitamins and proteins. Making the curry invloves cooking clusterbean pieces then seasoning it with onions,moongdal then bhuna chana powder(putnala podi).

Ingrediants:

250g clusterbeans
1small cup soaked
1onion chopped
2tsp bhunachana powder
1tsp redchilli powder
1tsp dhaniya powder
1tsp gingergarlic paste
salt to taste
2tsp oil
1/2tsp mustard seeds
1/2tsp cumin seeds

Preparation:

cut clusterbeans into pieces. cook this in water for 10min.when beans are cooked well strain out the water.
tkae oil in a pan addustard,cumin seeds when it splutters add onion pieces ,ginger garlic paste fry it well. now add soaked moongdal and fry for a min.
now add cooked beans add redchilli,dhaniya powder,salt fry for 5min,sprinkle bhuna chana powder mix it.serve hot

Egg French Toast

2011-10-14T11:40:00.000+05:30

Egg French Toast is a quick breakfast recipe.It is prepared easily.

Ingrediants:

8 bread slices
4 eggs
salt to taste
red chilli or pepper powder
2tsp butter or ghee

Preparation:

Roast bread slice on a pan with butter both sides
pour egg,salt,pepper or chilli powder in a bowl,whisk it. Dip the roasted bread slices in the egg place it on a pan.
fry bothsides and take out. do the same process with all the slices
Egg French Toast is ready.

ragi oats dosa

2011-10-14T11:39:00.000+05:30

Ragi and oats are rich in fiber and nutrition. These two are healthy ingrediants and gives great taste. this is simple and easy to make. Instantly prepared and served.
Preparation of ragi oats dosa is easy. just mix ragi flour,curd,oats,salt and soda mix it. Keep for 10min, then pour and make dosa. If you want it to be spicy add green chillies ,curry leaves,coriander leaves to it.
Ingrediants:

1cup oats
1cup curd
1/2cup ragiflour
salt to taste
baking soda(optional)
2tsp oil

Preparation:

mix all the ingrediants except oil in a bowl set aside for 10min.The batter should be not too thick or thin. iIf it is thin add ragi flour,if it is thick add little water to it.
heat the pan,pour the big spoon of batter and spread it roundly with laddle.spread little oil
flip another side and fry it.take into serving plate.serve with any chutney or sauce.

7 cups sweet

2011-10-12T12:03:00.001+05:30

7cup sweet,sounds crazy...when i heard about this,this came to my mind. But sounds very interesting.This recipe was told by my athama.She made it when we went to hometown. When i tasted this,i thought i must try this when i go back. so,here is the time come to make this sweet.

It is very simple to make and lasts for a week. 7 cups sweet is simple to measure too. It contains 1cup beasan flour,1cup milk,1cup ghee,1cup grated coconut,3cups sugar,and 1spn elachi powder. mixing all these ingrediants in a pan.stir continously until ghee floats on top. make sure stir continously so that it would not get burnt on the bottom. Pour this on a greased plate. cut into pieces when it gets cooled. thats it. 7cups sweet is ready.

Ingrediants:

1cup besan flour
1cup milk
1cup ghee
3cups sugar
1cup grated coconut
1spn elaichi powder

Preparation:

Mixing all the ingrediants and pour on a pan stri continously.
when ghee comes out,pour it on a ghee greased plate.
make pieces when it gets cooled.7cups sweet is ready.

Sending this to the event

‘Only’- Event for October and the Giveaway hosted by pari

jalebi

2011-10-12T11:45:00.000+05:30

jalebi is a sweet recipe,you can find it in any part of india.Jalebi is orange in colour and has chewy texture and sweet in taste.It is prepared mainly on festival or occasionally.

Ingrediants:

!cup maida(plain flour)
1cup curd
1/4cup corn flour
pinch saffron colour
pinch baking soda
1cup sugar
oil for deep fry

Preparation:

Mix plain flour,corn flour,baking soda,saffron clour with curd.no lumps should be there.set aside for 6hours.
make sugar syrup by adding 1cup of water. It should be one thick consistency. not too thin or thick.
put oil for deep fry.
pour the batter in a zip pouch close it,make a small hole at the end.
pour round circles in oil,fry it both sides.take it out and dip in the sugar syrup.
place it for a minute and take to serving plate.

simple paneer gravy

2011-10-11T13:18:00.001+05:30

paneer is a dairy product prepared by curding milk using lime or vinegar. It used in many forms like snacks,sweets,curries. With paneer we can make lot of recipes.Any recipe with paneer looks rich and delicious.

Ingrediants:

250gms paneer
2onions medium size(chopped into cubes)
2 tomatoes(chopped into cubes)
4 cloves
1 cinnamon
8-10 cashew nuts
2 green chillies(long slit)
1tsp red chilli powder
1tsp dhaniya powder
1 tsp garam masalapowder
1/2cup milk
salt to taste
oil

Preparation:

Heat oil in a pan for deep fry,add paneer cubes and deep fry it.when it turns golden brown colour,remove it.
take out excess oil in the pan,to the remaining oil add cloves,cinnamon,onions,cashews,green chilliesfry it well.then add tomatoes and fry for 2-3 min in high flame.
take all these ingrediants and blend into smooth paste in a blender.
Put this paste on the pan cook it by adding little water.add all the spices,salt ,milk and cook well.
Add paneer and cook for another 5min. take into serving plate. Garnish with chopped corianderleaves.
have it with chapati or rice.

califlower pakora

2011-10-11T13:01:00.001+05:30

Califlowder pakora is snack variety.It is perfect in the evening with tea. There are many types of pakora's present. Most of the vegetables can be used in making pakora. Califlower gives a different taste,preparation is also very easy.

Ingrediants:

1cup califlower florets
1/2cup besan flour
1tsp red chilli powder
salt to taste
pinch baking soda
oil for deep fry

Preparation:

Half boil the califlower florets.remove water through strainer.
make bajji batter by mixing besan flour,red chillipowder,salt,baking soda with water.
put oil for deep fry,when oil gets heated dip florets in batter and place on the oil.
repeat the same process with all the florets.
take into tissue paper.Califlower pakora is ready to eat.

sweetlime juice(Mosambi juice)

2011-10-11T12:53:00.000+05:30

Sweet lime is a very simple drink,whch can be prepared in 5min. Sweetlime is very popular fruit.It can be consumed directly bye peeling off the outer layer. It belongs to citrus fruit list like lime. But it gives sweet in taste.
It helps reducing temperature of body and low in fat.It can be consumed daily.

Ingrediants:

3big sweetlime
1tsp sugar or honey

Preparation:

Using using citrus squeezer extract juice from the fruit removing seeds.
add honey or sugar to it.mix it well.
sweet lime juice or mosambi juice is ready to drink.

carrot pakora

2011-10-10T17:34:00.001+05:30

making of caarrot pakora is simple and easy.It is quick snack which can be prepared in less than 15min.

Ingrediants:

1carrot
2tsp plain flour
1tsp corn flour
2tsp besan flour
1/2tsp red chilli powder
pinch baking soda
1/2tsp chat masala
salt to taste
oil for deep fry
toothpicks

Preparation:

put oil for deep fry. peel the carrot into long slices with the help of peeler.
take a bowl add all flours,red chilli powder,salt,baking soda,pour water and make bajji batter.
take tooth pick and put sliced carrots into toothpick,dip into bajji batter takeout and put in oil.
fry it for a min and take onto tissue paper.
Do the same process with other carrot slices.
spread chat masala and serve hot.

rasgulla

2011-10-04T12:46:00.002+05:30

Rasgulla and gulab jamun are my all time favourite sweets. I would love to eat it at any time. It gives you heavenly taste.
Rasgulla is a sweet conaining sugar syrup with white ball made of panner. It is white and smooth texture. Most of the people think that making of rasgulla is difficult and requires much time. That's not true.If you do it with bit of concentration and careful it is easy.

Making sugar syrup is easy and if you have done making paneer at home then it is damn easy to you. If you are doing for first time,then also no problem.see the procedure and follow it exactly. you will definetely make it.

Ingrediants:

1trr milk
1tsp lemon juice or venigar
1cup sugar
2cardamom crushed

Preparation:

take milk in a pan boil it.when it comes to boiling stage,add lemon juice to it.put the flame in sim.
you will mik curdling and waterand white solid is getting seperated.
take a muslin cloth drain out water completely,and tie the cloth folding the paneer or koya inside it on tap or any high place.Leave it for 3-4hours.
Take out koya from the cloth put on floor and rub it with hand on neat place.
Koya will get smooth texture now make small balls as shown in pic with koya.
make sugar syrup by adding 1cup of water and add a cardamom.
place the balls on syrup and cook for 15min,so that balls will absorb sugar syrup.
cool it to room temperature,you can have it now or put in refrigerator for 2-3hours and have cool rasgulla's.

I am sending this recipe to khushi's blog(A girl's diary),for the Event : My Diwali My way

simple and quick ridge gourd curry

2011-10-04T12:12:00.001+05:30

ridge gourd is one of the ingrediants which we can blend into many forms and combine it with any ingrediant.

This recipe is simple you dont need much ingrediants.It will be tasty too. when you are in no mood to eat masala,then it gives you right taste.

Ingrediants:

2 ridgegourds(peeled and chopped)
1 onion(chopped)
1tomato(chopped)
salt to taste
1tsp ginger garlic paste
2tsp oil
1tsp mustard seeds
6curry leaves

Seasoning spices:

1tsp red chilli powder
1tsp cumin powder
1tsp coriander powder
1tsp garam masala powder

Preparation:

take a pan put 2tsp oil add mustard seeds,then onion pieces saute it well.add tomatoes,curry leaves saute it.
add ridge gourd and salt,put in medium or low flame put on the lid let it cook for 5min.
Now add the spices,mix well.cook for another 5min. Ridge gourd curry is ready to eat.

califlower egg gravy

2011-10-03T12:43:00.001+05:30

Califlower egg gravy is super delicious recipe.Once you try,definetely you won't forget this recipe or the people who ate this,such delicious it is. Califlower and egg combination is great taste.

The preparation requires 3 steps to it. first step is cooking eggs and califlower florets.second is making gravy paste.and the third one is cooking of eggs and florets in gravy.

Ingrediants:

6 eggs
1 small califlower
2spn red chilli powder
2spn coriander powder
salt to taste
pinch turmeric
4tsp oil

For making gravy paste:

grated coconut 1cup
8 cashewnuts
2 cloves
1 cinnamon
1bunch coriander leaves
2 onions(chopped)
1 tomato(chopped)
6 curry leaves
1tsp mustard seeds
1tsp cumin seeds
2tsp ginger garlic paste

Preparation:

boil eggs and florets in cooker.peel off egg outer layre.
for making gravy paste add all ingrediants in blender and blend it well to smooth fine paste.
Take a heavy bottomed pan,add oil mustard and cumin seeds when it splutters add onions and fry it well.
when onions turns golden brown colour add,curry leaves,ginger garlic paste, tomato fry for another 2mins. Now add califlower flower florets,fry it and add gravy paste,red chilli powder,coriander powder,turmeric,salt.mix it well.add little water to it and cook for 5mins.
now make small lines to egg with knife add it to gravy.put on lid,swith to low flame cook for 1min.
Califlower,egg gravy is ready to eat with hot rice or chapati.