tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8381554052032395388Sun, 22 Jan 2012 16:51:37 +0000Chutneys/DipsSweet/DessertItalianAppetizers/SnacksGravyDrinksSandwichAndhraMiddle EasternMiscDal(Lentils)ChinesePastryBreakfastPersianPastaGujaratiChickenSoupsCondimentsFrenchTried n Tasted from other blogsMaharastrianCakes/Muffins/CookiesKarnatakaQuick and EasyMughlaiDanishMexicanSouth IndianSaladPunjabiBreadsJapaneseHealthricehttp://www.treksandtreats.com/noreply@blogger.com (Madhumathi)Blogger89125noreply@blogger.comnoMadhusFoodJournalhttp://feedburner.google.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8381554052032395388.post-8590069466949944434Wed, 24 Aug 2011 19:05:00 +00002011-08-26T11:01:32.948-07:00 I just got so absorbed by life that I almost forgot about blogging. Here, I come back with more eagerness and lot more things to share in addition to food recipes. I visited various places this summer with some of my awesome friends. Last weekend I just happend to go for an hiking trip in 'Elephant Rocks state park' which is nearly 195 miles away from Springfield, MO. The giant, red http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MadhusFoodJournal/~3/FrKyOMlZaWE/trails-and-pools.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Madhumathi)1<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MadhusFoodJournal/~4/FrKyOMlZaWE" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.treksandtreats.com/2011/08/trails-and-pools.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8381554052032395388.post-7478664244167985552Thu, 17 Feb 2011 01:59:00 +00002011-08-26T11:05:24.974-07:00riceChicken Basically I am a Vegetarian, but after coming to US I can't resist trying chicken dishes occasionally. Chicken Biryani is one among those irresistible chicken recipes. There are various methods of preparing Chicken Biryani ranging from the most popular Hyderbani Style to South Indian Ambur style. But here in Springfield,Missouri all the Indian students hail Preethy's Briyani. Lucky to be her http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MadhusFoodJournal/~3/-xcoc2otTZc/chicken-biryani.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Madhumathi)15<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MadhusFoodJournal/~4/-xcoc2otTZc" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.treksandtreats.com/2011/02/chicken-biryani.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8381554052032395388.post-162496239793648796Sat, 29 Jan 2011 22:35:00 +00002011-01-29T15:30:46.043-08:00BreakfastAppetizers/SnacksMaharastrian Thalipeeth & Coconut ChutneyI haven't posted so many of Maharastrian dishes in my blog but I guess there is lots to come here after. A week ago, my friend Sangita Lalit showed me how to make Thalipeeth-a Maharastrian delicacy . Sangita is basically from Pune and has got so much interest in cooking just like me. I will share with you some more of her amazing recipes soon.Sago is such a http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MadhusFoodJournal/~3/XmeyPW1Wo5k/sabudanasago-thalipeeth-vada.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Madhumathi)9<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MadhusFoodJournal/~4/XmeyPW1Wo5k" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.treksandtreats.com/2011/01/sabudanasago-thalipeeth-vada.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8381554052032395388.post-97457264432827327Thu, 13 Jan 2011 01:38:00 +00002011-01-12T18:18:32.281-08:00Middle EasternChutneys/DipsHappy New year all!There isn't much going on in my blog ever since I left India. This new life here wasn't helping me much to indulge in trying out new recipes and rejoicing them. I hope I'am kind of accustomed now and believe I would be able to post often. I don't want to make it as a new year resolution and not sticking to it! So lets see how much improvement I can bring about to this blog in http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MadhusFoodJournal/~3/J6YBIpslx4E/homoushummus.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Madhumathi)5<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MadhusFoodJournal/~4/J6YBIpslx4E" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.treksandtreats.com/2011/01/homoushummus.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8381554052032395388.post-1354076772778341985Mon, 18 Oct 2010 01:16:00 +00002010-10-17T18:27:54.625-07:00Bruschetta!I relocated to a new land, far away from my home, a place for the wild n' free..AMERICA. I’m here as a graduate student dealing with the crucial transition phase of my life. It wasn’t great in the beginning though, but later it started getting exciting to me. Initially I thought, living in Springfield, Missouri is going to be really tough, because it isn’t what I expected. I was taken http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MadhusFoodJournal/~3/me2YJgd6oSM/my-first-post-from-america.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Madhumathi)15<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MadhusFoodJournal/~4/me2YJgd6oSM" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.treksandtreats.com/2010/10/my-first-post-from-america.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8381554052032395388.post-1194841410131441412Sat, 29 May 2010 17:11:00 +00002010-05-29T11:26:41.778-07:00SoupsSouth IndianSeries of incidents kept me away from cooking.Firstly, I was away for a week's trip to Kolkata and Gangtok. And came back with a "BANG"..I fell down and got a bruised hip and was bedridden for the following week. But yesterday,I was talking to one of my good ol' friend Ajay. He was boasting about the pineapple rasam he made for lunch.While he was sharing the recipe with me,I wanted to try it http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MadhusFoodJournal/~3/QlGM96c5NE0/pineapple-rasam.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Madhumathi)10<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MadhusFoodJournal/~4/QlGM96c5NE0" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.treksandtreats.com/2010/05/pineapple-rasam.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8381554052032395388.post-6018113398104359271Tue, 04 May 2010 11:29:00 +00002010-05-06T00:50:26.499-07:00I know its been quite a long time.Please accept my sincere apologies for not being here for almost a year. I was not home and was busy with my MBA course at Chennai. Life there keeps me very occupied that I couldn't spare any time for blogging. Thanks a million for all the friends and fellow bloggers who wished me for my admission. And also for those who enquired about my absence.I will be home http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MadhusFoodJournal/~3/SzmxYst86Y4/back-to-blogging.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Madhumathi)10<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MadhusFoodJournal/~4/SzmxYst86Y4" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.treksandtreats.com/2010/05/back-to-blogging.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8381554052032395388.post-8758228036255723696Tue, 28 Jul 2009 20:38:00 +00002011-07-30T14:27:19.681-07:00RECIPE INDEX Appetizers & SnacksSabudana Vada & ThalipeethVeg KulcharaCucumber SandwichCheesy SandwichRoasted VegetablesChilly BreadKhaman DhoklaVegetable CutletAloo BondaBread RollsBreadizzaKozhukattai Breads Palak ChapatiPita BreadRadish ParathaButter Naan SaladsMango SalsaSoupsPineapple RasamTomato SoupFrench Onion SoupMysore Rasam Breakfast Sabudana http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MadhusFoodJournal/~3/crPMtJkp6bM/recipes.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Madhumathi)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MadhusFoodJournal/~4/crPMtJkp6bM" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.treksandtreats.com/2009/07/recipes.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8381554052032395388.post-5347288091061839978Sun, 10 May 2009 17:05:00 +00002009-05-10T11:14:25.629-07:00JapaneseI had been away from cooking and blogging for a long time.There are so many things that kept me away from you all.The summer is at its peak now so I hate to be in the kitchen.Lately,I got assigned myself to various jobs so I'm kinda busy these days.For the next few weeks,I will be travelling a lot for my admission proceedings and so I will not be able to catch up with you buddies regularly.This http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MadhusFoodJournal/~3/RFkndBE7t4o/gyoza-japanese-dumplings.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Madhumathi)67<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MadhusFoodJournal/~4/RFkndBE7t4o" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.treksandtreats.com/2009/05/gyoza-japanese-dumplings.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8381554052032395388.post-481530083108314113Tue, 28 Apr 2009 12:10:00 +00002009-05-13T23:25:16.676-07:00Tried n Tasted from other blogsSweet/DessertWe love carrots.We make sure that there is always a batch of carrots lying inside the fridge.I love experimenting with carrots.Carrot phirni is a frequenter in our home.I add carrots for the lovely hue and flavor it renders to the phirni...Carrot phirni is my sistor's favourite dessert..This rich and creamy carrot phirni is sure to win your hearts too..So give it a try..Today,I couldn't take the http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MadhusFoodJournal/~3/IyznnHfxg90/carrot-phirni-and-my-click-springautmun.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Madhumathi)67<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MadhusFoodJournal/~4/IyznnHfxg90" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.treksandtreats.com/2009/04/carrot-phirni-and-my-click-springautmun.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8381554052032395388.post-6081372933180520760Fri, 24 Apr 2009 16:04:00 +00002009-05-13T23:26:02.368-07:00BreakfastTried n Tasted from other blogsSouth IndianMor Koozhu/Mor KaliPuli Koozhu /Puli KaliPuli(Tamarind) koozhu(pronounced 'Koolu') and Mor(Buttermilk) koozhu are also known by various other names like Rice flour upma or Kali or AmruthaPalam.These are often made in the rural side of TamilNadu...Both my grandmas make these often .Don't get decieved by the messy look of the kali..It really tastes divine!The tanginess of the buttermilk/tamarind http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MadhusFoodJournal/~3/Ix7sXO9QTp8/pulikuzhu-morkuzhukali.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Madhumathi)46<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MadhusFoodJournal/~4/Ix7sXO9QTp8" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.treksandtreats.com/2009/04/pulikuzhu-morkuzhukali.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8381554052032395388.post-4192227105831969881Fri, 17 Apr 2009 14:16:00 +00002009-05-13T23:26:21.686-07:00GravyAppetizers/SnacksDrinksTried n Tasted from other blogsChineseVeg Kulchara was introduced to me by my friends during college days.Here, in a restaurant they serve this delicious chinese starter which is irresistable.Most of us love chinese food esp the manchurians.Kulchara is kinda manchurian that has lots of cashews and its drizzled with butter.Can you imagine how tasty it could be?Though I had this dish many times in restaurant,I never thought of http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MadhusFoodJournal/~3/5aaHF5O1PNE/veg-kulchara-veg-manchurian-ballsgravy.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Madhumathi)52<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MadhusFoodJournal/~4/5aaHF5O1PNE" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.treksandtreats.com/2009/04/veg-kulchara-veg-manchurian-ballsgravy.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8381554052032395388.post-7080097617562937198Fri, 10 Apr 2009 14:33:00 +00002009-05-13T23:26:49.474-07:00Cakes/Muffins/CookiesTried n Tasted from other blogsMy internet connection was down for past few days.Got it fixed last night only.Forgive me,friends for the delay in commenting at your blogs.These two cookies were made long time back and it was in draft to get posted.I think this is the right time to post them.Thanks to Srilekha for coming up with the wonderful theme-'Cookies'.I love cookies especially the one loaded with chocolate.I had a last http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MadhusFoodJournal/~3/uUtJUoctk4o/chocolate-peanutbutter-cookies-muesli.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Madhumathi)55<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MadhusFoodJournal/~4/uUtJUoctk4o" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.treksandtreats.com/2009/04/chocolate-peanutbutter-cookies-muesli.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8381554052032395388.post-8222228750171761349Fri, 03 Apr 2009 15:17:00 +00002009-05-13T23:27:09.660-07:00MughlaiTried n Tasted from other blogsSweet/DessertriceDum ki Biryani and Kaddu ki Kheer(Bottle gourd pudding) are two famous dishes of Awadhi cuisine.I'm sending these two royal dishes to RCI-Lucknow event hosted by Lavi of Home Cook Recipes which is originally started by Lakshmi.Its so kind of her to extend the deadline untill April 6th.I adapted the Dum Biryani recipe of Chef Sudipto Battacharya,Radisson Hotel at ndtv cooks.I made some changes to http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MadhusFoodJournal/~3/K5aZx2ez71A/dum-ki-biryani-kaddu-ki-kheer.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Madhumathi)63<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MadhusFoodJournal/~4/K5aZx2ez71A" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.treksandtreats.com/2009/04/dum-ki-biryani-kaddu-ki-kheer.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8381554052032395388.post-3602167436886504713Sun, 29 Mar 2009 16:08:00 +00002009-05-13T23:27:48.084-07:00SandwichAppetizers/SnacksTried n Tasted from other blogsCucumber sandwich is a classic ,summer sandwich.The idea of making cucumber sandwich hit my head when I was reading the great play of Oscar wilde 'The Importance of being Earnest '.In the first chapter,Algernon ,an aristocrat  eats cucumber sandwiches prepared for his Aunt Augusta while refusing to share them with his friend,Jack .When I was reading those lines, I got some serious craving for http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MadhusFoodJournal/~3/gmBX9fEVo5s/cucumber-sandwich-is-classic-summer.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Madhumathi)52<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MadhusFoodJournal/~4/gmBX9fEVo5s" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.treksandtreats.com/2009/03/cucumber-sandwich-is-classic-summer.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8381554052032395388.post-5797921940548566527Wed, 25 Mar 2009 13:25:00 +00002009-03-25T08:13:30.616-07:00SoupsI have never made tomato soup before.I love tomato soup but I don't know why I haven't tried them at home.Few months ago my 'poet' friend Shravan was bragging about this tomato soup he made .He just praised it so much that I started nagging him for the recipe.He was forgetting to send me the recipe and later I too forgot.Recently when Sanghi announced  FIL event ,his tomato soup flashed my memoryhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MadhusFoodJournal/~3/sBXjwGqz3Y8/tomato-soup.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Madhumathi)40<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MadhusFoodJournal/~4/sBXjwGqz3Y8" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.treksandtreats.com/2009/03/tomato-soup.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8381554052032395388.post-6928079568667443607Mon, 23 Mar 2009 17:39:00 +00002009-03-24T04:59:44.579-07:00Sweet/DessertI made this almond-cashew chocolate barfi few days ago and it was irresistably delicious.I will definitely make this again.I have to thank my Dad for giving me this idea of adding chocolate to almond-cashew barfi.Here goes the recipe..You will need :1/2 cup of Almonds1/2 cup Cashew nuts1/4-1/2 cup of milk 1 cup Sugar125 gm of semi-sweet chocolate bars3 tbsp ghee + 1/4 tsp for greasing the trayAddhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MadhusFoodJournal/~3/QqMZM-8jaP0/almond-cashew-choco-barfi.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Madhumathi)38<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MadhusFoodJournal/~4/QqMZM-8jaP0" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.treksandtreats.com/2009/03/almond-cashew-choco-barfi.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8381554052032395388.post-2937661648362628773Fri, 20 Mar 2009 09:24:00 +00002009-03-21T12:22:01.079-07:00ItalianSweet/DessertPic 1Pic 2This is my first time to participate in Jugalbandi's Click  event.When they announced the theme as 'WOOD',I got very excited and the first thing that came in my mind was 'Coconut shell'..so I made a trip to our backyard and found some coconut shells..Then I tried to make its outer surface smooth by myself ..and got fed up with it very soon.So finally gave it to a carpenter and got it http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MadhusFoodJournal/~3/PT7nL3zkqN0/coconut-pannacotta.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Madhumathi)33<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MadhusFoodJournal/~4/PT7nL3zkqN0" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.treksandtreats.com/2009/03/coconut-pannacotta.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8381554052032395388.post-6123586111884750067Sat, 14 Mar 2009 09:18:00 +00002009-03-14T11:21:19.816-07:00CondimentsWhen Sanghi announced FIL event with tomato as main ingredient,the first thing that sparked in my mind was this 'Tomato Thokku'.While reading the guidelines at her site,the fond memories about this thokku was parallely running in my mind.Firstly,I have to thank Sanghi for hosting such a wonderful event with my fav ingredient 'Tomato'..I can live on tomatoes..Any dish that has tomatoes,I'm in lovehttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MadhusFoodJournal/~3/UUJSWJl9LcA/tomato-thokku.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Madhumathi)53<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MadhusFoodJournal/~4/UUJSWJl9LcA" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.treksandtreats.com/2009/03/tomato-thokku.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8381554052032395388.post-4154148400866748349Sat, 07 Mar 2009 16:58:00 +00002009-03-13T11:17:52.578-07:00Sweet/DessertSummer has begun in India.Watermelons are flooded in the market .I just bought one y'day from the market and settled down in making this lovely dessert .My sistor enjoyed it so much and asked me make this again..I hope you too will enjoy..You will need :2 cups of watermelon juice1 cup of watermelon,cut into tiny cubes1/2 tin sweetned condensed milk10 gms China grass or 1 packet of rasberry jelly http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MadhusFoodJournal/~3/_1KBLCvVh2g/watermelon-pudding.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Madhumathi)51<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MadhusFoodJournal/~4/_1KBLCvVh2g" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.treksandtreats.com/2009/03/watermelon-pudding.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8381554052032395388.post-7957756781344396336Thu, 05 Mar 2009 15:37:00 +00002009-03-05T22:27:11.889-08:00Cakes/Muffins/CookiesI made orange cake recently for my grandfather's b'day.Orange cake is his favorite and so I made this zesty cake for him .He became so happy and enjoyed it so much.Everybody who tasted the cake told me its so nice.So I wanted to post it here.I checked out numerous recipes over the internet and finally adapted the recipe from buttersugarflour..I made some changes in icing the cake.I made orange http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MadhusFoodJournal/~3/QKGzYpPGab8/orange-cake-with-candied-orange.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Madhumathi)32<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MadhusFoodJournal/~4/QKGzYpPGab8" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.treksandtreats.com/2009/03/orange-cake-with-candied-orange.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8381554052032395388.post-3743976144348394797Mon, 02 Mar 2009 16:52:00 +00002009-03-13T11:17:10.277-07:00South IndianGosthu with Samba Sadham..Kothsu/Gotsu/Gosthu/Gojju...Every place has its own popular dish..Like how the best 'Halwa' is 'Thriunelveli Halwa'.The best Gosthu is 'Chidambaram Gosthu'..Yes,if you want to taste the real Gosthu you must come to Chidambaram.Originally,the gosthu was made so famous by the 'Dikshithars' of Chidambaram temple.They make this Brinjal gosthu with Samba Sadham and offer thishttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MadhusFoodJournal/~3/Q89xwDVPcJo/authentic-chidambaram-kathirikaibrinjal.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Madhumathi)39<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MadhusFoodJournal/~4/Q89xwDVPcJo" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.treksandtreats.com/2009/03/authentic-chidambaram-kathirikaibrinjal.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8381554052032395388.post-7376500568789765998Fri, 27 Feb 2009 15:39:00 +00002009-03-13T11:18:37.655-07:00Dal(Lentils)Chutneys/DipsSouth IndianY'day I had a great time with my paternal grandma..I was with her whole day watching her cook various things in a spree..I was adoring her elegant style of preparing the dishes with love and care..After lunch ,she made some podis that can be taken with rice and some ghee drizzled on top of it..During free time she makes these podis and store them which will last upto a month ..These podis can be http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MadhusFoodJournal/~3/xRV6X9Cs1Hk/aromatic-podispowders-from-my-grandmas.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Madhumathi)36<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MadhusFoodJournal/~4/xRV6X9Cs1Hk" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.treksandtreats.com/2009/02/aromatic-podispowders-from-my-grandmas.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8381554052032395388.post-3807105655196370570Sun, 22 Feb 2009 17:14:00 +00002009-02-22T10:06:41.612-08:00South IndianriceQuick and EasyPuli Sundal is a very famous dish in the regions comprising Chidambaram,Mayiladuthurai and Kumbakonam.Some people call it 'Puli upma' but in our side its popularly known as 'Puli Sundal'.Though some argue that Puli Sundal is different from Puli Upma .They believe that Puli upma is made with broken rice.It is also known as the 'Quick Puliogare'.The best side dish for this Puli Sundal is nothing http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MadhusFoodJournal/~3/_kjiEE2W4D8/puli-sundal.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Madhumathi)33<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MadhusFoodJournal/~4/_kjiEE2W4D8" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.treksandtreats.com/2009/02/puli-sundal.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8381554052032395388.post-4550347521593016904Fri, 20 Feb 2009 17:08:00 +00002009-02-25T10:54:15.412-08:00MughlaiGravyELIXIRS OF KITCHEN  --------------------------The humid, summer evening sapped my vigorimpelling my kitchen wares to be gearedThere I ingressed the larder to cook my repastand my hunger from now would hardly last..Spices, oil, vegetables and sauceskitchen wares of steel, ceramic and glassesFriends and neighbours gathered in massto heedfully look at my cooking process..Onion, tomato, garlic and http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MadhusFoodJournal/~3/3sz2da_ba34/cauliflower-kurmakorma-and-poem.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Madhumathi)21<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MadhusFoodJournal/~4/3sz2da_ba34" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.treksandtreats.com/2009/02/cauliflower-kurmakorma-and-poem.htmlen-usnonadult