VEGGIES PARADISE.....

RASGULLA

2013-05-15T05:40:00.000-07:00

RASGULLA

RASGULLA - Rasgulla's are rich, soft cheese balls which are soaked in flavoured sugar syrup. A very popular sweet prepared during festivals throughout India.

Serves : 4

Preparation time : 10 minutes + 1 hour draining time

Cooking time : 45 minutes

CUMIN LASSI | CUMIN CHAAS | SUMMER DRINK RECIPES

2013-05-05T00:05:00.000-07:00

CUMIN LASSI | CUMIN CHAAS | CUMIN FLAVORED LASSI

CUMIN LASSI - Lassi is a very popular drink in India.It can be prepared in two version either salty or sweet. Cumin Lassi is an excellent thirst quencher to have during summer. Extremely easy to prepare this drink is made with buttermilk and adding cumin powder gives a distinctive flavor.

Serves - 2

Preparation time - 10 mins

Cooking time - NIL

For this recipe you need

1/2 tsp. of roasted cumin powder
1 glass of thick plain buttermilk
salt
mint sprigs for garnishing

Preparation

For cumin powder, heat a small pan and dry roast the cumin seeds until browned and a nice aroma comes from it.

Blend the roasted cumin seeds until smooth, now your cumin powder is ready, store it an airtight container and use it for the recipes that calls for it.

Mix the cumin powder with buttermilk along with 1 cup of water , salt,stir it well and serve in tall glasses garnished with mint sprigs.

Note:

Add ice cubes,if you like the lassi a little colder.

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VEN PONGAL | KHARA PONGAL | GHEE PONGAL

2013-04-30T23:09:00.000-07:00

VEN PONGAL | KHARA PONGAL | GHEE PONGAL

VEN PONGAL - This is yet another popular and delicious breakfast recipe in South India, particularly in Tamil Nadu. I could say this is one of the simplest recipe that is prepared with only two ingredients, rice and moongdal .

In just three steps your pongal is ready

First - rice and moongdal is cooked

Second - Ingredients to be tempered is sauted in ghee

Third - Both are mixed together.

There are different versions of preparing pongal and based on the way we cook the taste also differs a lot. Eventhough I have mentioned as the simplest recipe, there is always a good technique behind in preparing tasty pongal. Ghee plays a vital role in this dish as it enriches the taste , so don't avoid it.

In my version rice and moongdal is cooked and tempered with cumin , pepper, ginger, curry leaves and cashews sauted in ghee. I use pressure cooker to prepare my pongal, I know everyone uses the same way as I do as we all want to finish our cooking in a jiffy, but my MIL's preparation is entirely in a different way, she cooks the pongal in a heavy bottomed vessel without using the cooker and the tempering part is done with the homemade ghee. The taste is completely different and unique. My daughter always rates my MIL's recipe as the best and when I ask about my dish , so far I get only Ok or BETTER and you know all my weekends starts with pongal as breakfast as my lil one loves it.

The only difficulty in my MIL's version is patience, So friends , if you find time ,do try out preparing pongal without using pressure cooker and see the difference.

Serves : 2

Preparation time : 5 mins

Cooking time : 25 - 30 mins

VADA CURRY RECIPE | SIDE DISH FOR IDLI,DOSA,POORI

2013-04-29T00:41:00.000-07:00

VADA CURRY RECIPE | SIDE DISH FOR IDLI (or) DOSA

VADA CURRY RECIPE - This dish is a wonderful all rounder that goes well with Idli, Dosa or Poori's. It is prepared by making vadai using chana dal and cooking them in an onion-tomato based gravy.

From our usual chutney's and sambar, do give this recipe a try and definitely you will love it :)

Serves : 4

Preparation time : 15 mins + soaking

Cooking time : 30 mins.

MANGO MILK SHAKE | MILKSHAKE RECIPES

2013-04-22T23:55:00.000-07:00

MANGO MILK SHAKE | MILKSHAKE RECIPES

MANGO MILK SHAKE : This wonderfully indulgent milkshake recipe takes the tastiest combination of mangoes and milk - and when combined with ice cream it makes a positive feast of a drink.

We all love mangoes and I wish for summer only for these mangoes, but the season is short, so what are you waiting for....... go pick up some delicious mangoes and prepare this irresistible shake and enjoy :)

Serves : 2

RAW MANGO JUICE | AAM KA PANNA | SUMMER JUICES

2013-04-16T22:43:00.000-07:00

RAW MANGO JUICE | AAM KA PANNA

Raw Mango Juice - A wonderful drink in summer. This is a simple tangy juice made with raw mangoes . Vitamin- rich and energizing, this drink is sure to set you up for the day.Serve ice-cold to quench a summer thirst.

SIMPLE STRAWBERRY MILKSHAKE | MILKSHAKE RECIPES

2013-04-07T08:51:00.000-07:00

SIMPLE STRAWBERRY MILKSHAKE RECIPE

Strawberry Milkshake : Milkshakes are always a treat for kids, they can be either refreshing and fruity or smooth and creamy.You'll love this fabulously indulgent drink, prepared with only three ingredients.

Yield : 1 large glass

HOW TO MAKE SOFT IDLI | IDLI DOSA BATTER

2013-04-02T01:40:00.000-07:00

SOFT IDLI RECIPE

Idli - The most popular and common breakfast in South India, especially in Tamil Nadu. Even though we have lots of other breakfast recipes like Poori, Chapathi, Upma and so on...., nothing can beat the combination of Idli with sambar. Hope everyone agrees with me. :).

Now I am going to share with you how to prepare the basic Idli batter and the process of making Idli. Normally I prefer using cloth on my idli moulds , the only difficulty with cloth is while removing the Idli's from it and then washing it, but the end result ,it gives more soft Idli's than the one cooked with the plate greased with oil. It takes 10 - 15 minutes to cook the idli's , to check it you can slide in a tooth pick and see. Serve this Idli with hot sambar topped up with ghee or with chutney's and enjoy :)

Preparation time : 20 minutes + 3-4 hrs. soaking+ 8- 10 hrs. of fermenting time

Cooking time : 10 - 15 minutes.

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2013-04-01T07:02:00.000-07:00

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PAROTA SALNA | PAROTA CHALNA - STEP BY STEP

2013-03-13T06:43:00.001-07:00

PAROTA SALNA |PAROTA CHALNA

Parota Salna - Parota's are very popular all over the world and the combination of parota with salna is one of the famous food you can see in all the road-side restaurants of South India.

So today's recipe is going to be Salna (or) chalna.The ingredient list may seem a bit daunting, but the final dish is worth it. so lets start with the preparation.

Serves : 4

Preparation time : 15 mins.

Cooking time : 35 - 40 mins.

PARUPPU PODI

2013-03-08T22:51:00.000-08:00

PARUPPU PODI

Paruppu podi - This powder is a special blend of all the lentils , with full of flavor and fragrance very simple to prepare.Make small quantities and store in dry, airtight container. It tastes great with hot rice and dollop of ghee :)

ALOO CHANA IN GREEN GRAVY

2013-03-05T23:11:00.000-08:00

ALOO CHANA IN GREEN GRAVY

Aloo Chana in Green Gravy - This is one of the simplest and delicious recipe prepared with potatoes and chickpeas, flavored with mint and coriander leaves. Whenever I soak chana ,I always go with chana masala and this time with a slight twist I came with this recipe. In this gravy, I have used only turmeric powder, so add and adjust spice powders according to your taste. This goes very well with hot roti's :)

Serves : 4
Preparation time : 15 minutes
Cooking time : 35 minutes

PINEAPPLE RAVA KESARI

2013-02-26T23:39:00.000-08:00

PINEAPPLE RAVA KESARI

Pineapple rava kesari - A simple and truly delicious sweet prepared with semolina and sugar, flavored with pineapples.

Serves : 4

Preparation time : 10 minutes

Cooking time : 20 mins.

RAW MANGO PACHADI | MANGAI PACHADI

2013-02-24T22:20:00.000-08:00

RAW MANGO PACHADI | MANGAI PACHADI

RAW MANGO PACHADI - This pachadi is made with raw mango and jaggery ,which is quite simple to prepare and as a very unique taste. Adjust jaggery according to your taste buds.It goes very well with rice.

Serves : 2

Preparation time : 10 mins.

Cooking time : 15- 20 mins.

MOONG DAL | PASI PARUPPU THUVAIYAL

2013-02-19T22:41:00.000-08:00

MOONG DAL THUVAIYAL | PASI PARUPPU THUVAIYAL

Moong dal Thuvaiyal - It is a delicious and healthy thuvaiyal prepared with moong dal, coconut, red chillies and garlic. This goes well with rasam and with rice porridge.

MAIDA DOSA RECIPE - INSTANT DOSA RECIPE

2013-02-17T23:09:00.000-08:00

MAIDA DOSA RECIPE

Maida Dosa Recipe : This is a simple version of dosa with maida which is flavored with onion,green chillies and cumin seeds. It is served with chutney preferably which is hot and spicy .

Serves : 4

Preparation time : 10 minutes

Cooking time : 25 minutes

Yields : 10 - 12 Dosas

ALOO GOBI STIR FRY | POTATO CAULIFLOWER CURRY

2013-02-12T23:01:00.000-08:00

ALOO GOBI STIR FRY

ALOO GOBI STIR FRY - This is a wonderful stir fry with the combination of aloo and gobi. The veggies should hold their shape, so cook them in low heat and sprinkle water as and when needed. This goes well with rice and with hot roti's :)

COCONUT BURFI RECIPE| THENGAI BURFI - STEP BY STEP

2013-02-10T22:58:00.000-08:00

COCONUT BURFI | THENGAI BURFI

COCONUT BURFI - A very quick and simple sweet to prepare, made with freshly grated coconut, roasted gram and sugar.It is quite delicate in taste and keeps well in the fridge up to a month.

Yields : 12- 14 pieces
Preparation time : 15 minutes
Cooking time : 30 - 45 minutes
Recipe Source : Grandmom

TOMATO RAITA | THAKKALI PACHADI - STEP BY STEP

2013-02-08T03:07:00.000-08:00

TOMATO RAITA | THAKKALI PACHADI RECIPE

Tomato Raita - Today is a simple and delicious recipe with tomato , that can be served with Indian flat bread or with rice.

Serves : 2

Preparation time : 10 mins

Cooking time : 10 mins.

CABBAGE WITH PEAS STIR FRY - STEP BY STEP

2013-02-04T22:49:00.000-08:00

CABBAGE WITH PEAS STIR FRY | CABBAGE WITH PEAS PORIYAL

CABBAGE WITH PEAS STIR FRY - This is a simple and slightly sweet stir fry. Cabbage is finely shredded and cooked along with fresh peas. You can also sprinkle a bit of grated coconut on top. Serve this with rice or roti.

Serves : 2
Preparation time : 10 mins.
Cooking time : 20 mins.

MASALA IDLI - STEP BY STEP

2013-02-01T23:20:00.002-08:00

MASALA IDLI | MASALA IDLY

MASALA IDLI - A simple dish with leftover Idli's. Adjust the spice powders according to your taste buds and serve it hot.

Serves : 2
Preparation time : 10 mins.
Cooking time : 10 -15 mins.

MOONG DAL LADOO | PASIPARUPPU URUNDAI

2013-01-27T20:36:00.000-08:00

MOONG DAL LADOO RECIPE | PASIPARUPPU URUNDAI RECIPE

MOONG DAL LADOO - A delicious and healthy ladoo's with moong dal. This is a traditional sweet of South India , which is prepared during festivals. This is prepared with moong dal, sugar, ghee, cashews , cardamom powder and the combination is out of this world !

PARUPPU URUNDAI KUZHAMBU - STEP BY STEP

2013-01-22T20:03:00.000-08:00

PARUPPU URUNDAI KUZHAMBU

PARUPPU URUNDAI KUZHAMBU - This is an authentic South Indian gravy. It is a close relative with Kara Kuzhmabu. This dish is prepared by making balls from lentils (thuvar dal) and cooked in tamarind gravy. A wonderful tangy kuzhambu that goes very well with rice.

SAMBAR - WITH DRUMSTICK AND BRINJAL - STEP BY STEP

2013-01-20T20:23:00.000-08:00

SAMBAR RECIPE - DRUMSTICK AND BRINJAL SAMBAR

SAMBAR : Sambar is prepared by cooking lentils with vegetables , spiked with a special blend of spice powder to enhance the taste and is finally garnished with coriander leaves.

In South India,a simple lunch will be rice, sambar along with a vegetable curry. Sambar is almost prepared everyday in Tamil Nadu. All most all vegetables can be used to prepare sambar , but drumstick and brinjal combination is the best. Serve this flavorful and delicious sambar along with potato fry and enjoy :)

Serves : 4

Preparation time : 15 mins.

Cooking time : 25-30 mins

CHANNA WITH CAPSICUM CURRY - STEP BY STEP

2012-12-16T21:47:00.000-08:00

CHANNA WITH CAPSICUM CURRY

CHANNA WITH CAPSICUM CURRY - This is a simple and delicious curry with channa and capsicum. It can be served with Indian Breads or spread onto a slice of bread for a quick snack. We had with Palak chapathi - an healthy and delicious version of chapathi with Palak |Spinach

Serves : 4

Preparation time : 15 mins + overnight soaking

Cooking time : 30 mins.