Mom's Recipies

Happy Ugadi 2012

2012-03-23T02:57:00.000-07:00

Sri Nandana Nama Samvatsara Ugadi Subhakankshalu and Happy Gudi Padwa!

Ugadi Menu ~ Mamidikaya Pulihora , Bobbatulu /Puran Poli , Mirchi Bajji ,Onion Bajji ,Ugadi Pachadi

Ugadi Subhakankshalu and Happy Gudi Padwa !
May this New Year shower you and your family with Health, Happiness and Prosperity..

Avocado Berry Smoothie

2012-01-18T11:10:00.000-08:00

Avocado is rich in magnesium that reduces risk of high blood pressure, high cholesterol and high blood sugar.Meat proteins, fat oil, vitamins and minerals from vegetables, they all are found in a single fruit avocado.

Ingredients:-
1 medium avocado, peeled and pitted
1/2 tsp stevia / Splenda (or 1 tbsp honey)
1 cup water
1/2 cup blueberries, frozen
6 ice cubes

Method:-

Open avocado and remove pit and shell and scoop out the flesh into a blender.Add in stevia, water, blueberries, and blend for 1 minute until everything is smooth. Serve immediately.

Serves 1-2

Makar Sankranti Special Recipes

2012-01-12T12:49:00.000-08:00

May this Sankranti festival brings peace, good health, cheer, prosperity ,wealth and everything you wish for !!!

Happy Pongal and Happy Makar Sankranti to all of You!!!

Click on the names for detailed recipes...

Tilgul Poli / Sankranti Special Gul Poli

Tilgul Vadi / Seasme Seeds and Jaggery Squares

Tilgul Ladoo / Sesame Seeds Ladoo

Adhirasam / Ariselu (Athirasam)

Sweet Pongal (Chakra Pongal) / The Sankranthi Sweet

Bobbatlu /Bhakshalu (Puran Poli)

Pongal

Pulagam

Happy New Year 2012

2011-12-31T18:32:00.000-08:00

My wishes for you in year 2012
Great start for Jan,
Love for Feb,
Peace for march,
No worries for April
Fun for May,
Joy for June to Nov,
Happiness for Dec,
Have a lucky and wonderful 2012.

Fat Comparision Chart

2011-12-07T13:16:00.000-08:00

                    Despite all the bad things you hear about fat ,it is still a necessary part of a healthy eating plan. It supplies your body with energy and essential fatty acids (EFA). Fat from your diet also helps you to absorb vitamins such as A, D,E and K. Fats help maintain healthy skin and provide your body with certain Vitamins.
                   A moderate amount of fat means no more than 25-35 percent of your total daily calories come from fat.Reducing saturated fat to 10 percent of total calories will slow the development of heart disease ,reduce your cancer risk and improve your overall diet.No more than 10 percent of total calories should come from polyunsaturated fats.
                 Eating food with lots of saturated fats, trans fats and cholesterol can raise the LDL (or bad cholesterol) and triglyceride levels in your blood.Having high levels of LDL (bad cholesterol)
triglycerides puts you at greater risk for heart disease. Trans fats also increase your risk for heart disease because they lower HDL, (or good cholesterol) . A high level of HDL cholesterol in your blood helps to protect your heart.

Review the chart to see lists of foods with fats that can protect your heart and those foods with fats to avoid.

References :- Healthwise Handbook ,American dietetic Association

Eggless Vanilla Cake

2011-11-16T15:10:00.000-08:00

Ingredients:-

3/4 Cup - All purpose flour
3/4 Cup - Milk
1 tbsp - Flax Seed Meal
1/4 tsp - Cinnamon powder
3/4 cup - Sugar
1/4 tsp - Baking soda
1/2 tsp - Baking Powder
1/8 tsp - Salt
1 tbsp - Oil
2 tsps - Vanilla Extract
1/8 cup - Walnuts

Method:-

First mix the 1 tbsp flax seeds meal well with 3 tbsp water.

Preheat the oven to 350F degrees.Grease or line with parchment paper a 6 x 1.5 inch heart shaped cake pan .
Mix the flour, salt, baking soda, baking powder,cinnamon powder and chopped walnuts.

In a larger bowl, mix the oil, sugar, flax seed-water mixture, milk, and vanilla extract.

Mix in the wet and dry ingredients and mix well.

Pour the batter into a greased 6 x 1.5 inch cake pan and bake in a oven at 350 degrees for around 45 minutes or until its done.Keep checking after 45 minutes by pricking a toothpick in the center.. it should come out completely dry and clean..

Let the pan sit on the rack for 10 minutes and let the cake cool down completely before frosting.

Icing Ingredients :-

3 tablespoons butter

4 cups confectioner’s sugar

2 tablespoons heavy cream

½ teaspoon salt

2 teaspoons vanilla

Icing Method :-

Take butter and blend it with the confectioner’s sugar and vanilla.

Do this until you have a thickened mixture.

Then take your cream and begin to blend it together.

When that is done,add salt and blend well.

Frost your cake with Icing.

Decorate with sprinkles ,M & M 's etc.

Enjoy yummy Eggless moist Vanilla Cake :)

Smart Snacking For Diabetes ~ Low Carb Snacks

2011-11-08T09:53:00.000-08:00

Smart snacking can help keep blood sugar and energy levels stable throughout the day and can help prevent overeating at meals, which may lead to weight gain and poor blood sugar control.

1. Limit highly processed snacks ,sugary snacks, beverages like chips, cookies, candy, juice, sugary waters and sodas, which can cause a rapid rise in blood sugar often followed by a subsequent crash, which can lead to fatigue and hunger.

2. Try to combine lean protein or a healthy fat such as nuts, nut butters or seeds with a healthy source of carbohydrates such as fruit, vegetables or whole grains.

3. Choose higher-fiber foods whenever possible to slow digestion .

Here are a few ideas:

1) Low Fat String Cheese

2) Cucumber Sticks

3) Plain, low-fat/Non fat yogurt topped with 1 to 2 tablespoons of chopped nuts (add non-caloric sweetener such as splenda as needed)

4) Carrots and hummus (hummus contains olive oil, which is healthy fat source)

5) Celery sticks with peanut butter

6) Cheddar cheese & apple slices (Small Tennis ball size)

7) 2 crackers, 1/4 cup nonfat cottage cheese, and 1/4 cup grapes

8) Whole-grain crackers with 1 to 2 tablespoons of peanut butter

9) A half cup of low-fat cottage cheese and an apple

10) Black bean salad

11) Veggies and fresh yogurt dip

12) Crunchy peanut butter toast with sliced peaches

13) Feta Cheese & tomatoes

14) Raw carrots dipped in tahina

15) 2 graham cracker squares with 1 tablespoon light cream cheese and top with 1/4 cup halved grapes.

16) Plain fat-free Greek yogurt with 1 tablespoon toasted slivered almonds and 1 tablespoon dried cranberries.

17) Small pear and a light cheese stick

18) Light Popcorn 3 cups (no salt, no butter)

19) 1 cup of strawberries and 1/2 cup low-fat cottage cheese.

20) one slice of whole wheat bread with 1 tablespoon of peanut butter

21) 1 cheese quesadilla (made with one 6-inch corn or whole wheat tortilla + 1 oz shredded cheese) + ¼ cup salsa

22) 1/4 Cup Dried fruit and nut mix.

Source:-Dietitian and Different reliable sources from Internet

Thanksgiving Cupcakes

2011-11-07T12:48:00.000-08:00

If you are planning a Thanksgiving Party this year, then try baking "Thanksgiving Cupcakes" for your guests. Cupcakes are a great choice for parties because they are easy and fun to make.

Prep Time: 45 mins to1 hour

Cooking Time: 20 to 25mins

Cup Cake Batter Ingredients:-

1 1/4 cups all purpose flour
1 1/2 cups self rising flour
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
2 cups sugar
4 large eggs, at room temp
1 cup milk
2 tsps vanilla extract
1 1/2 tsp Baking Powder
1/4 tsp salt

Frosting & Decorating Ingredients :-

1 stick unsalted butter, softened
1 pound confectioners sugar
1/4 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup cocoa powder
1 bag candy corns
2 packages candy eyes

Method:-

1) Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Prepare two muffin tins with liners. Set aside.

2) In an electric mixer or a hand mixer, beat the butter & sugar together, till light and fluffy ,this may take 5 minutes.

3) Add the eggs to the butter one at a time, making sure each egg is incorporated well before you add each one.

4) Once all the eggs are incorporated add the vanilla essence and beat.

5) In a separate bowl whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.

6) 6.Add the dry ingredients in 3 parts, alternating with the milk and vanilla ,beginning and ending with the flour. With each addition, beat until the ingredients are incorporated but do not over beat.

7) Using a rubber spatula, scrape down the batter in the bowl to make sure the ingredients are well blended.

8) Carefully spoon the batter into the cupcake liners, filling them about 3/4 full and bake for about 18-20 minutes or until set and a toothpick inserted into a cupcake comes out clean.

9) Remove from oven and place on a wire rack to cool. Once the cupcakes have completely cooled, frost with icing.

For Frosting:-

To make the frosting place the butter in a large mixing bowl. Add 1/2 the sugar and alternate adding milk/vanilla, remaining sugar and cocoa to taste while beating on medium speed until creamy.

Frost the tops of the cupcakes and make a turkey using the Candy Eyes and the Candy Corns.

Kids will Love it

Idea adapted from:- squidoo

Happy Diwali 2011

2011-10-25T09:49:00.000-07:00

Doodh Peda ~ Diwali Special

2011-10-24T13:42:00.000-07:00

Doodh Peda also called as Pala Kova is a wonderful and delicious mithai (sweets) that are very popular and are often served during Diwali.This is one of the easiest methods of making Pedas and it takes less than 30 minutes. Enjoy making pedas for the Diwali festival. Advance Diwali wishes to all of you !!!

Makes -20 Pedas

Preparation Time -15 -30 minutes

Ingredients:-

Milk powder- 1 cup
Condensed milk- 3/4 tin
Unsalted Butter-1 1/2 tbsp (Melted)
Pistachio for decoration

Method:-

1) Mix all above ingredients except pistachios thoroughly and cook in a large and deep microwave safe dish for 2 minutes, at every 1 minute interval mix it well.
2) Remove and stir it thoroughly.Again microwave it for another 2 minutes.
Mixture has to thicken.
3) To check if done, cool the mixture slightly and if you are able to roll between your fingers you know it is done.
4) Try not to overcook this mixture as it will result in hard pedhas that are difficult to shape.
5) Remove and let it cool down for sometime about 10-15 mins.
6) Grease hands with ghee,knead the mixture and shape itin any desired shapes or like small round balls and flatten them and place it in a greased plate with butter so they won't stick to the plate.Garnish it with pistachio or almonds immediately so that they stick to pedas.
7) Let the pedas set and cool thoroughly then store in an airtight container.And can be kept without refrigeration for about 4-6 days.
8) Tastes best within a couple of days of making it.

Note:-

1) Time taken to cook the pedhas will vary based on the output of the microwave used and the depth and size of the dish used.
2) For best results, store in the refrigerator but serve at room temperature.

Courtesy -Sify Bawarchi

Adhirasam / Ariselu (Athirasam)

2011-10-20T12:22:00.000-07:00

Ariselu/ Adhirasam /Athirasam is one of the traditional sweet in South India.This Traditional sweet we make for marriages and festivals like Diwali and Makara Sankranti. This is a recipe for crunchy on the outside and soft in the inside Adhiarsam ~ a pure Diwali delight.

Source :- MIL

Ingredients :-

Raw rice- 2 Cups
Jaggery- 1 Cup
Cardamom powder- 1/4 tsp
khus khus /Poppy seeds - 2 tsp
Sesame seeds -2 tsp
Water -1 cup
Oil for deep frying

Method :-

Wash and Soak the rice in water overnight.. Drain the rice and spread it in a clean cloth in a shady area.It should not become fully dry but should still have some wetness in the rice.You can either grind this to fine powder using your mixie or give to mill to machine grind.

Roast the sesame seeds in a dry pan.

Cut the jaggery into small pieces or grate it.

Add 1 cup of water in a thick bottom pan and add the cut jaggery to it. Cook on medium flame and When the jaggery melts completely filter it in a strainer to get rid of the dirt.Then again cook till the pakam is ready. keep stirring the filtered jaggery in low heat. The consistency here is very very important.When it is thick, check the consistency by pouring a drop of syrup in a cup of water. The syrup should not melt in water and when touched by finger it should roll into a soft ball. It should not be hard. If you hit the ball on the vessel, it should produce a metallic sound. This is the right consistency and pakam is ready.

Immediately switch off the stove and add cardamom powder,roasted sesame seeds and khus khus /poppy seeds. Stir well and add the rice flour to it little by little . Mix well so that no lumps are formed and till you get a chapati dough like consistency.Cover and keep aside for few hours or over night.

Next day Divide into lemon size balls of the dough.

Heat oil in a pan . Place the balls in a plastic sheet and using little oil shape it to form small patties or round puris. Deep fry in hot oil on low heat until golden brown on both sides. Once done, remove from the oil, place between two ladles and press. (usually when frying Ariselu they absorbs oil so when you remove from the oil you have to press them and remove the extra oil).Remove the oil completely drain on a kitchen towel.If you are cooking alone, you can roll out one by one and cook. Else it might get burnt.

Spred them in a big plate(thali) to cool.After they become cool store them in a air tight container.
This delicious Adhirasam will last for more than one month if we make them in right way and store it properly.

Yummy and Delicious Adirasam is ready :)

Note :-

1) The whole deep frying process should be done on low heat.

2) You can store the dough in the refrigerator for 3 months and use whenever you want. If it becomes too hard, just add about 2 tsp of water along with 2 tsp of sugar. Get it to boil, while you keep stirring it. The mix should become soft again. When you handle it, it should come together as a soft dough.

Savories for Diwali

2011-10-18T12:24:00.000-07:00

This year Diwali falls on October 26. And we are looking forward to celebrate this Diwali with some wonderful sweets and savory dishes. In India, most of the sweet shops will be crowded at this time to buy different kinds of sweets and savories . But Homemade one are always special as we prepare them with our hands and with love . Here are the Diwali Savory recipes and some other special dishes that we prepare on this auspicious day.....

Click on the Names for detailed recipes:-

Diwali Savories :-

EBook - 100 Yummy Diwali Recipes by INDUSLADIES

2011-10-15T13:20:00.000-07:00

Hi Friends,

The most awaited eBook - "100 Yummy Diwali Recipes" has been published by IndusLadies...!

This eBook has lipsmacking and scrumptious 100 yummy Sweets & Desserts recipes.

And I am very excited, my recipe, one of the famous sweet ABC Halwa is been selected and published in the eBook.

Click the below link to see my recipe and also the other delicious recipes, shared by various Food Bloggers !

http://www.indusladies.com/100diwalisweet

Go ahead and download the eBook for free !!!

Enjoy Diwali with wonderful and Lip Smacking sweet recipes...:)

Diwali Sweets

2011-10-11T10:41:00.000-07:00

Diwali is the festival of lights, crackers and sweets that unites the whole of India.On this day, people wear new clothes and share gifts and sweets with their friends ,relatives. and neighbors.Different sweets are also offered as "prasads" in Laxmi Ganapati Puja on Diwali.Thus they become an integral part of Diwali.There are so many mouth-watering specialities prepared with special fervour and enthusiasm for this occasion. These mouth-watering preparations are easy to cook and delicious also.

Here is a delectable collection of popular Diwali Sweets to help you make this Diwali celebrations more zestful!!! The collection includes Recipes for Diwali desserts and Sweets.Choose and cook your favorite Diwali Sweets with love and delight for your dear ones ...Celebrate the spirit of the festive season. Treat your taste buds to mouthfuls of goodies and satisfy your sweet tooth with scrumptious delights :)

Click on the Names for detailed recipes:-

Vijaya Dasami Special / Dasara Special

2011-10-06T19:34:00.000-07:00

Our Festival Feast:

Click on the Name for detailed recipes:-

Mango Kesari / Mango Sheera

Pulihora

Puri

Aloo Curry

Masala Vada

Enjoy the Feast :)

100 Yummy Diwali Sweet Recipes - Ebook for Indusladies

2011-10-06T12:21:00.000-07:00

For the upcoming Diwali on October 26th, 2011, we at Indusladies are compiling an E-Book called “100 Yummy Diwali Sweet Recipes”. We are collecting sweet/dessert recipes from various bloggers to be featured in this E-Book.

This E-book will be made available as a free download to our community's 1.3 Lakh+ members. In addition, we will also be making this E-Book available to our 9000+ Facebook fans and Twitter followers. It's LOTS and LOTS of exposure to those food blogs entering the E-Book!! We believe this would be a nice way to get the word out about a wonderful blog to the entire membership of IndusLadies!!

Those bloggers interested in submitting a recipe for this E-Book...all you need to do is as follows:

1. Send a link from your blog for a sweet / dessert recipe. It should also include the picture of the sweet/dessert. Your recipe, food picture, recipe URL as well as the entire blog URL will get featured in the E-Book.

2. In return, we need you to do two things:
- Now make a blog post in your blog announcing the E-Book compilation by IndusLadies and the recipe you are sending for this E-Book. That way inviting your co-bloggers interested to send in their contribution by Oct 10th,2011.

- Between Oct 11 and Oct 26, make a blog post featuring the E-Book and announcing it is available for FREE download in IndusLadies. We will be providing you sooner with the picture of the E-Book’s cover page that you will use to include in this blog post.

I have contributed my recipe for the E-book is ABC Halwa / Apple Banana Carrot Halwa

Any Blogger whoever are interested can send their entries to partners@indusladies.com by Oct 8th, 2011.

Happy Dasara

2011-10-05T17:01:00.000-07:00

Happy Navratri to Everyone

2011-09-28T09:40:00.000-07:00

"May this year Ma Durga fulfill all your Dreams and Bring Happiness and Good fortune in your life."

Wishing You and your family a Very Happy Navratri !!!

Mushroom Peas Curry / Mushroom Matar - Zero Oil Recipe

2011-09-20T19:50:00.000-07:00

Mushrooms are ideal food for persons following a weight management program or diabetics. They have no fats, no cholesterol, very low carbohydrates,very little sodium and fat, full of proteins, vitamins and minerals, amino acids, anti biotic ,anti oxidants,a lot of water and and 8 to 10 percent of the dry weight is fiber. Moreover, they contain natural insulin and enzymes which help breaking down of sugar or starch of the food. Again, they are known to contain certain compounds which help proper functioning of liver, pancreas and the other endocrinal glands, thereby promoting formation of insulin and its proper flow.
This curry is best relished with steaming hot phulkas and Chapatis. Making zero oil curry /subzi is not as difficult as it may sound.It tastes as yummy as subzi with oil.

Cooking Time: 30 Minutes
Makes 3 Serving

Ingredients:-

To be ground into a paste:-

2 tbsp Chopped Almonds (Badam),soaked in little water
2 tbsp poppy seeds (Khus Khus), soaked in 2 tablespoons of water
4 green chillies, roughly chopped
2 cloves
2 cloves garlic
2 cardamoms
1 tsp chopped ginger

Other ingredients:-

1/2 cup chopped onions paste
1 1/2 cups sliced mushrooms (khumbh)
1 cup fresh peas/mutter/Frozen peas (I used frozen peas)
1/4 cup low fat milk / Non Fat milk
salt to taste
2 tbsp chopped coriander for garnishing
1/4 tsp Orange food color(Optional)

Method:-

Make a paste of the chopped onions.
Heat a non-stick pan on a medium flame and when hot,add onion paste and saute the onion mixture until they turn mild golden color heat.Stir continuously so it doesn't burn.
Then Add the grounded paste and cook stirring continuously for 4 mins till it is golden in colour. .Add ½ cup of water to it and mix well .Add the peas,salt and simmer till the peas get cooked.
Add the mushrooms,milk and Food colour.Simmer covered for about 10 more minutes.
Garnish with chopped coriander leaves.
Delicious Mushroom and Green peas curry is now ready to serve.
Serve hot with phulkas,chapatis,rotis, naans.
Enjoy the Guilt Free Subzi:)
.

Gongura Pappu / Sorrel Leaves Dal

2011-09-15T14:29:00.000-07:00

Gongura (also known as Ambadi or sorrel leaves) is a green, leafy plant that has many different uses in Indian cuisine. Gongura is a great source of Iron, folic acid and other anti-oxidants. Gongura comes in two varieties : one is green stem and the other being red variety which is sourer than the green/white stems variety. These Gongura leaves are used to prepare curries, stews, dals , pickles …. Try this Authentic Andhra Gongura Dal recipe (Gongura Pappu).

Ingredients:-

Gongura / Sorrel Leaves -3 cups (Discard stems,wash and Chopped)
Toor dal / Kandipappu -1 Cup
Onion ,finely chopped - 1/2 medium (optional)
Green Chillies -5 ,sliced lenghtwise
Salt to taste
Turmeric Powder - 1/4 tsp
Tamarind pulp - 2 tbsp (adjust according to taste)(optional)
Chilli Powder - 1 tsp
Mustard seeds - 1/2 tsp
Cumin seeds - 1/2 tsp
Hing -a Pinch
Few Curry Leaves
Oil - 1 tsp

Method:-

Depending on the sourness of Gongura Tamarind can be used or omitted.

Soak the lemon sized tamarind for around half an hour in water or just microwave for 1 minute and extract the juice free of all the pulp and seeds.

Separate gongura leaves from the respective stems. Wash and Chop.

Wash the toor dal with water .Pressure cook toor dal along with sliced green chillies,chopped gongura leaves,fiely chopped onion,turmeric powder adding about 2 1/2 cups water for 4-5 whistles.It takes more time for dal to cook with gongura leaves as they are sour.Do not open pressure cooker until all internal pressure is released.

When the pressure is released remove the cooked dal and add red chilli powder and salt.Mash it with a wooden pappu gutti or using an immersion blender or laddle into smooth paste. Check for the sourness if required add tamarind pulp.Mix well once again and cook on simmer heat for 7-8 minutes till the flavors come together.

Now, in a sauce pan, over medium heat, do the seasoning or tadka .Heat oil in a pan and add mustard seeds.when they start spluttering add cumin seeds ,hing and curry leaves .Turn off the heat and add tadka to the daal and mix well.

Serve hot with Rice or Chapati. Authenthic Andhra meal is ofcourse the combination of this dal mixed with rice, ghee and papad.

Instant Oats Idli / Oats Indian Recipes / Simple and Quick Diabetes Diet

2011-09-12T13:31:00.000-07:00

Breakfast being the most important meal of the day, one has to make sure they don't skip it. When you are on a diabetic diet, the usual idli and Dosa doesn't suit as it is made with rice. So for them this dish is perfectly suitable as this Idli is made with oats and Bombay Rava .This is very quick to make and very tasty to eat and tastes same like rava idli.

Makes :-12 Idlis

Ingredients:-

Instant oats - 1 cup (I used quaker oats)
Rava - 1/2 cup (I used Bombay rava, you can use wheat rava also)
Water - 1 cup or as required
Curd - 1/2 cup
Salt - to taste
Carrot - 1 medium , grated
Mustard Seeds - 1tsp
Green chilli - 2-3 , finely chopped
Few Broken Cashews
Hing - 1/2 tsp
Coriander leaves - Few finely chopped
Curry leaves -Few
Baking soda / fruit salt - 1/2 tsp
Oil - to grease idli plates
Oil - 1 tsp

Method:-

1) First dry roast Oats for 3-5 minutes in medium flame until nice aroma comes and set it aside .Cool it completely then grind it to a fine powder. Transfer to mixing bowl.
2) Then dry roast rava for 3-5 mins until nice aroma comes, then set it aside. Transfer to mixing bowl.
3) Heat oil in a pan and add mustard seeds .When it splutters add bengalgram dal , broken cashews , curry leaves,hing ,ginger,green chillies.Saute for a minute then add the veggies u want to add ( I added grated carrot )and chopped coriander leaves. Give it a quick fry .Transfer to mixing bowl,add salt,curd ,water as required and make a batter. The consistency should be similar to rava idli batter consistency (neither too runny nor too thick). Mix well.
4) Add Eno fruit salt or baking soda just before making idlies and mix well. This will give you a frothy/airy batter which gives a soft spongy idlies.
5) Pour the batter in to a greased idly plates and steam just like the regular idlies but for more time,say 13-15 minutes,until done.
6) Cool for a minute and transfer to a serving plate.Serve hot with any chutney of your choice or with Sambar.

Oats Upma

2011-09-06T12:31:00.000-07:00

Oats upma is one of the healthiest dishes we can eat it on a regular basis due to its health benefits.It is very quick and easy to make and tasty to eat.It is Healthy, nutritious and guilt free breakfast.

Ingredients :-

Oats (instant) – 1 cup
Mixed vegetables (carrot,corn,peas) –2 cups
Onion – 1, small, chopped
Green chillies – 2, slit lengthwise
Oil – 1 tbsp
Salt
Water – 2 cups
Mustard seeds – 1/2tsp
Cumin seeds - 1/2tsp
Chana dal – 1 tbsp
Urad dal – 1 tbsp
Curry leaves – few

Method :-

Heat oil in a pan and add mustard seeds.Let them splutter and add cumin seeds,urad dal, chana dal,green chillies and curry leaves. Add chopped onions. When onions turns soft, add all the vegetables and sauté them for 2 mins . Add water to the vegetables and bring to a boil. Add salt to taste and oats, and mix thoroughly. Cover and cook over a medium flame for 10 minutes until the oats is cooked through and absorbs all the water. It should not turn very mushy. It tastes best if it still remains chewy.When done, oats should be soft, but chewy. Garnish with coriander and serve hot with yogurt and pickle :-)
This could be a tiffin, breakfast and also a lunch-box dish for sure.

Potluck Menu

2011-09-02T17:57:00.000-07:00

Potlucks are a great way to get together with "Friends" or "Family Get togethers". When organizing a "potluck", there should be one person organizing it. Plan ahead.First Set the menu ahead of time and assign each person a course. .Select a menu and distribute the menu to all who are attending. .Choose foods that are easy to serve ,easy to eat and easy to transport.It's important to arrange the buffet table to make the things easy.
Last weekend we had a Potluck and I made a Sambar.Here is the Potluck menu ....

Veg Menu

Idli

Sambar
Small Samosas with Green chutney
Lemon Rice
Parathas
Chole
Vegetable Kurma
Vegetable Salad
Kheer
Fruits
Juices

Happy Ganesh Chaturthi 2011

2011-08-31T05:00:00.000-07:00

I Wish all the readers of Mom's Recipies a Happy and Fun filled Ganesh Chaturthi !!!

Vinayaka Chavithi Subhakankshalu !!!!

Lord Ganesha Bless you and your family with Luck,Happiness,Peace and Prosperity.

Mixed Vegetable Salad

2011-08-26T23:55:00.000-07:00

This is very easy and simple to make and healthy to eat .

Ingredients:-

1 cup frozen mixed vegetables
1/4 cup chopped onions
1/2 Chopped Tomato
1/2 tsp Black pepper powder
2tsp lemon juice
Salt to taste
Chaat masala to taste

Method:-

Cook the mixed vegetables on the stove or in the microwave until crisp-tender. Drain; place in a large bowl.
Add chopped onion,chopped tomatoes.
Sprinkle salt,Black pepper powder and chaat masala over it. Pour lemon juice.Mix well.
Serve Vegetable Salad as an accompaniment with any meal.