Foodies Nest

Boiled Egg and Vegetable Fried Balls

2012-04-09T13:05:00.002-04:00

Boiled Egg and Vegetable ball is a crispy and healthy snack.I added some carrot,cumin seeds,onion,capsium etc.I served this balls with Tomato Chills Sauce.

Paneer Sandwich

2012-03-14T17:45:00.001-04:00

This time for Blog Hop Wednesday's #15,i am paired with Rasi of Vegetarian Food & Me.She has such a nice blog and this is what i decided to prepare.I am very happy to prepare this paneer sandwich.I added carrot,cabbage,paneer,capsium,onion and spicy powder.This sandwich is good and spicy taste.

Baby Spinach Gravy

2012-03-12T10:10:00.001-04:00

Baby spinach gravy is a healthy and delicious.I add some shred paneer,shred cheese,whipped cream,cahew-nuts,poppy seeds etc..This dish is a perfect combination of wheat chappati,pulao,Fried Rice etc.Kids and family members are really loved this baby spinach gravy.

Cantaloupe Creamy Juice

2012-03-06T15:12:00.000-05:00

Cantaloupe is a terrific summer drink.Cantaloupe is normally eaten as a fresh fruit,salad,dessert or ice cream or custard.Cantaloupe also are an excellent source of Vitamin C.

Cheese and Tomato Toasted Sandwich

2012-03-01T18:12:00.000-05:00

Cheese and Tomato Bread Sandwich is a good taste and healthy breakfast.I used low fat Swiss cheese,tomatoes,onions,vegetable oil spread and wheat bread.First i have toaste the 3 slices of bread after i add the toppings on bread.Kids are really loved this breakfast.

Announcing Dish it Out-Bread/Burger/Veg Sandwich and Vegetable Salad

2012-02-29T21:06:00.023-05:00

"Dish it out" is going to be a monthly event.I am hosting it with "Bread/Burger/Veg Sandwich and Vegetable Salad" as the ingredients.We know the health benefits of salad and sandwich is a good source of protein.All the ingredients mentioned by the host in one dish.

From Wiki:

A sandwich is a food item,typically consisting of two or more slices of bread with one or more filling between them or one slice of bread with a topping or toppings,commonly called an open sandwich.

The event runs from ~~Mar 1st to Mar 31st 2012~~ and here are the rules to Participate:

For Eg:Egg snadwich,Tomato sandwich,Grilled sandwich,Veg sandwich,Mixed salad

~~Make a dish using "Bread/Burger/Veg Sandwich and Vegetable Sandwich".We should be able to taste the ingredients in the final dish.~~
~~Only vegetarian entries or vegan recipe please.Eggs are allowed in baking.~~
~~Usage of the logo is appreciated as it helps spread the word.~~
~~Link it to my Dish it Out announcement and yours is mandatory.~~
~~Recipe must be linked to this event announcement page.If sending an old entry,it needs to be re-published with the link.~~
~~You can send in any number of entries.~~
~~Non-bloggers can also send in their recipes to the email below.~~
~~Please send in ur entries with the subject "Dish it out-Bread/Burger/Veg sandwich" by 31st March 2012 to kkokila87(at)gmail(dot)com with the following information:~~

~~Your Name:~~
~~Blog Name:~~
~~Recipe Name:~~
~~Recipe Url:~~

~~Please link ur entries using the link tool attached to this post by March 31st 2012.If u have trouble linking,do let me know and i will add it for you.~~

~~Looking forward to all the lovely entries from all my Blogger and Non-Bloggers friends.~~

Enjoy!!!!

Cabbage-Carrot and Peas Pulao

2012-02-29T14:30:00.000-05:00

Cabbage-Carrot and Peas pulao is not very common but taste is good.I served this pulao with palak paneer.Palak panner and pulao is a very good combination of this dish.Simple and easy to prepare this pulao.

Palak Paneer / Saag Paneer- Spinach-Whipped Light Topping Cream

2012-02-27T22:20:00.000-05:00

Palak paneer is one type of "Saag Paneer".Palak paneer is a famous Indian recipe made of spinach,Paneer and Cream.Palak paneer is a healthy and delicious dish.This recipe is simple and easy to prepare.I serve this recipe with Chapatti,Rotti and Dosa.Palak paneer is an Indian and Pakistani dish consisting of spinach and paneer in a thick curry sauce based on pureed spinach.It is a popular vegetarian dish.

pav Bhaji

2012-02-23T18:33:00.001-05:00

Pav Bhaji is a very famous and favorite fast food dish in India.Pav is buns and bhaji is the mixed spicy vegetables.I added cauliflower,peas,potato,capsicum,butter,red-chili etc.This is a very popular dish with road side vendors and restaurant.Me and my husband are tried to prepare this dish.This is first time i tried and taste this recipe.Pav bhaji add a lot of butter,vegetables and pav bhaji masala.I serve this dish with buns and chapatti.I loved this pav bhaji.

Plantain and Banana Custard

2012-02-16T14:06:00.001-05:00

Plantain and banana custard is a simple and tasty.This is my first time i tried this custard.I have seen some sites and videos all are add a lot of ingredients and custard powder.I am not added any custard powder.I added only plantain,banana,vanilla essence,milk,apples and cashew-nuts.This custard making is very simple,easy and healthy.Kids and family members,guests are really loved this custard.

Spinach Bonda/Balls With Chinese Manchurian Sauce

2012-02-10T21:30:00.000-05:00

Spinach bonda is a healthy and spicy taste with manchurian sauce.This sauce give a lot of rich taste to the spinach bonda.Kids and family members are really loved this spinach balls.

CAPSICUM BAJJI

2012-02-09T17:48:00.000-05:00

Ingredients:

capsicum-1
besan/gram flour-4tsp
salt-to taste
red-chili powder-1tsp
rice flour-1tsp
water-1/4cup(adjust as needed)
oil-for frying

Dates and Dry Fruit Burfi / Khajur Wadi

2012-02-08T13:16:00.000-05:00

Today is the 14th day of Blog Hop Wednesdays.I was paired with Reena of Achu's Amma's by Radhika.She has a nice collection of recipes and i selected this Dates Laddu for the day.I have some modify to prepare this dates.I added only dates,waluts,ghee,cardamom powder and poppy seeds.This is simple and easy.Kids and family members are really loved this burfi.Walnuts and Dates,Cardamom Powder is a healthy sweets.

Chick Peas Sundal/Vellai Sundal/How to make Sundal-Channa Sundal

2012-02-06T21:35:00.000-05:00

Sundal can be done with any bean seed of ur choice though chickpeas is very commonly used.A snack which is low in fat,high in proteins,very healthy and also filling.This is a perfect snack for kids.

Eggless Plain Cake With Pomegranate Juice

2012-02-02T15:27:00.001-05:00

This cake is yummy and delicious.I added only pomegranate juice and almonds.Do not take much time to prepare this cake.Quick and Super tasty !!!!.I do not include curd,egg,butter also.This is purely healthy and delicious cake.This cake slightly comes in greenish color on top and the bottom of brown color.

My Favorite~Coconut Rice(Andra Kopparai Satham)

2012-02-02T13:14:00.000-05:00

Coconut satham is my favorite dish.My mom slightly add turmeric powder,cashew-nuts and channa dal.I do not like to eat without turmeric powder.I like to eat colorful and taste also.This dish do not take much time.Quick,easy,simple and super tasty!!!.

My Announcing Event-Let's Cook # 1 ~ "Pulao"

2012-01-31T14:11:00.006-05:00

I am very happy to announce my let's cook #1 ~ "Pulao" event.In south Asia pulao is a dish consisting of rice and commonly include peas,potatoes,mutton,beef or chicken.It is usually served on special ocasions and weddings and is very high in food energy and fat. Briyani is not included this event.I accepted only "Pulao/Pilaf "entries.

Rules for the Event:

Just cook a "Pulao/Pilaf" dish ( ~~is not include Briyani~~) "Veg or Non-Veg" and post it in ur blog from Feb 1st to Feb 29th.
Please link to this announcement page and usage of the logo is mandatory.
Archives or welcome only if re-posted and linked back to the announcement page.
Use the linky tool at the end of the post to link ur recipes.
If u are having any problems linking up,just send me my email kkokila87 (at) gmail (dot) com.
Non-bloggers also participate in this event.
Participate must be the follower of my Facebook and Google page.
Please leave a comment under this event post after mailing the entry.

Please use this format:

Your Name:
Blog Name:
Recipe Name:
Recipe Url:

My Mom Special~Chicken Gravy

2012-01-31T12:09:00.000-05:00

Chicken Gravy is a perfect side dish of Idli,Dosa,Curd Rice,Boiled Rice,Appam,Rasam Rice,Chapatti and Nan etc.This dish can be preapared quickly and easy method.My husband really loved to eat the chciken gravy with Idli and Dosa.All family members are really loved this gravy.I am very happy to share my mom special~chicken gravy.

How To Make Veg-Masala Paste/Veg-Briyani Masala Paste

2012-01-30T16:25:00.003-05:00

This paste can be prepared with any type of veg-briyani and fried-rice.This paste give a spicy taste to the briyani.

How to Make Non-Veg Masala Paste/Masala Paste

2012-01-30T16:06:00.000-05:00

This masala paste give a lot of rich taste to the chicken gravy.This paste can be prepared with chciken items and non-veg briyani .Quick,easy,simple and super tasty !!!

South Indian Spicy~Cauliflower & Carrot Kurma

2012-01-29T16:14:00.002-05:00

Cauliflower is low in fat.Cauliflower is also a good source of magesium,iron,calcium and potassium.Cauliflower mixes well with Vegetables,Lentils,Briyani and Meat.Cauliflower and Carrot is a perfect side dish of idli and dosa.This is my first time i tried this type of combination.Carrrot is also a good source of Vitamin A,Vitamin K,Dietary fiber,Vitamin C,Potassium,Magnesium,Vitamin B6,B1,B2,B3 and Vitamin E.Kids are really and enjoy this dish.

South Indian~Thattaipayiru Kulambu (Cow Peas/Black Eyed Peas)

2012-01-27T11:11:00.001-05:00

Thattapayiru Kulambu is a typical South Indian dish.I got this recipe form my grandmother.Thattapayiru kulambu is my favorite recipe.Thattapayiru recipes are not only tasty but healthy too.Thattapayiru is one of the protein food.The delicious kulambu/gravy is prepared by using gram is a good side dish for rice and appalam.I am served only 2 members.

South Indian~Crispy and Crunchy Masala Peanuts

2012-01-25T13:39:00.000-05:00

Crispy and Crunchy Masala Peanut is one of my favorite tea time snack.In my childhood days i loved to eat a lot of masala peanuts.This crispy and spicy peanuts can be prepared in less time and can be stored for longer time..Kids and family members are really loved this masala peanuts.This is a perfect snack for winter season.U want to add any peanuts.Do not add a lot of ingredients.Just try this really good.Quick,easy,simple and super tasty!!!

Milk Shake~ Event My First Announcement

2012-01-24T11:04:00.005-05:00

I would like to thank all the blogger friends for sending in their creations to my first event and for make this event for a successful one.Though i never expected such a response i must say i am floored by all the lovely recipes sent to me.

I am happy to announce my 1 Event "MILKSHAKE" on my blog.All of u are invited to participate in this event.Participants must submit milk shake only.Any type of milk shake is allowed.No meats or eggs should be included.New entries and innovative entries are preferred.The last date for the entries will be 23Jan 2012. Please follow the rules of participate this event.

South Indian Coriander Flavor~Tomato Rice Briyani (Bombay Mix Powder Style)

2012-01-23T12:37:00.000-05:00

Tomato rice is a very delicious and simple to prepare recipe.Coriander powder give a lot of flavor and rich taste.Quick,easy and super tasty!!!.

Ingredients:

Large Tomato-2
Raw Rice/Briyani Rice-1cup
Large Onion-1
Aniseeds-1/4tsp
Cumin Seeds-1/2tsp
Poppy Seeds-1/4tsp
Curry Leaves
Coriander Powder-2tsp
Gram masala-1/4tsp
Curry Masal Powder-1/4tsp
Green chili-4 or 5
Turmeric Powder-1/2tsp
Garlic-4cloves(chopped)
Salt-to taste
Water-2 1/4cup
Oil-6 or 7tsp