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Mango Rice-Raw Mango Masala Rice Recipe-Mango Recipes

2012-05-12T22:52:00.001-07:00

As mangoes are plentiful this season, I decided to post a very simple rice recipe with raw mangoes.I prepare mango rice in two ways.Today I will share with you one way of making mango rice which is also my daughter's favorite.The other method will be posted soon.You can prepare this with left over rice also. How to make Mango rice (manga sadam) Prep time -under 10 mins Cook time - under

Mango Panna-Aam Panna recipe-Raw Mango Juice

2012-05-11T03:21:00.000-07:00

Mango Panna is a popular summer drink in North Indian known for its cooling effects.It is prepared from raw mangoes with some spices and mint leaves. It is an excellent source of vitamin C and is also considered to be an effective remedy for heat exhaustion and heat stroke. It is a perfect drink to beat the intense Indian summer heat.Today let us learn how to make mango panna following our

Mango Thokku-Manga Thokku Recipe

2012-05-08T03:16:00.000-07:00

You get varieties of mangoes during summer and I always make thokku this season.I never buy pickles in the market as they contain too much oil, salt and preservatives and they are not as fresh as homemade ones.I am very good in making pickles and learn't it from my mother who is an expert in it. Preparing pickles at home is very simple and any one who has not tried making it at home before can

Cold Coffee Recipe-How to make Cold Coffee

2012-05-04T08:12:00.000-07:00

For all coffee lovers out there, here is a another cool recipe with coffee to beat the summer heat. Cold coffee with ice cream is sure to refresh you. Today let us learn how to prepare Cold coffee. Cold Coffee with ice cream Cold Coffee with Ice cream Prep time - under 15 mins Cook time - Nil Serves -1 Ingredients needed Cold milk - 1 1/2 cup Coffee decoction -1/2 cup or Any

South Indian Filter Coffee-How to make Filter coffee

2012-05-02T01:47:00.001-07:00

South India is very famous for it aromatic filter coffee.South Indian coffee is milky and is served hot in a traditional tumbler and davara (see pic below). I love coffee very much - by coffee I mean filter coffee.I do not like these instant coffee varieties and never drink it. Earlier I was so much addicted to coffee and could not do any work in the morning without my cup of hot filter coffee.

Mango Ice Cream-Mango Ice Cream Recipe

2012-04-28T01:35:00.000-07:00

Summer is here and it's time to think of ways to beat the heat. Summer is also the time when we get delicious mangoes in India. As we get good varieties of mangoes this season, I decided to start the summer special with this refreshing homemade mango ice cream. This recipe is from a free booklet written by the famous cook Chellam, that came along with a magazine. I love this recipe as the ice

Semiya Biryani-Vermicelli Biryani Recipe-Vermicelli Recipes

2012-04-25T08:27:00.001-07:00

Are you bored of rice or are you a busy person who does not have much time to spend in the kitchen, then this Vermicelli Biryani /Bath is just for you . It makes a filling and satisfying meal or lunch, if you prepare semiya bagalabath (thayir semiya ) and a raita (pachadi) along with it .Today we will learn how to prepare Semiya Biryani following this easy recipe Lunch -Semiya

How to Cook Basmati Rice

2012-04-23T01:48:00.002-07:00

This is a request from one of my readers long time back and I am really sorry for posting it so late. Basmati rice has a nice taste and flavor and is preferred for Biryani , pulao and many rice preparations. Today we will learn 4 ways of cooking basmati rice. 1. How to cook Basmati rice in pressure cooker Ingredients needed Pressure cooker Basmati rice - 1 cup 1. Wash basmati rice well

Senai Kizhangu Curry-Elephant foot yam curry

2012-04-21T08:05:00.000-07:00

This is another simple curry which is a good accompaniment with rice.I love anything prepared with senai kizhangu and this is one of my favorite curry. Proper care should be taken while cutting this vegetable as some may have itching sensation. Wear disposable gloves or grease your hand with oil before cutting this vegetable. Today let us learn how to make Elephant foot yam curry following

Brinjal Chutney-Kathirikkai Thogayal (thuvaiyal)

2012-04-19T01:07:00.001-07:00

I was made to take a forced break as my computer was not working. Happy to be back with my family's favorite brinjal thogayal recipe. Brinjal Thuvaiyal is a very tasty and delicious dish with a smoky flavour made with roasted brinjals. How to prepare Brinjal chutney (thogayal) Prep time-under 20 minsCook time -under 15 minsServes -3-4 Ingredients needed Brinjal -1 big or 2 medium sized

Tamil New Year Recipes-Varusha Pirappu Menu-Vishu Recipes

2012-04-11T21:42:00.012-07:00

Tamil New Year's Day or Varusha Pirappu or Tamil Puthandu is celebrated in the beginning of Chithirai-the first month in the Tamil Calendar year. On this day people wear new clothes and relish festive food. Maanga Pachadi or raw mango pachadi is a must in the New Year's menu. It is a sweet, sour and bitter dish made with raw mangoes, jaggery and neem flowers.Tamil New Year RecipesGiven below is

Chakka Pradhaman-Jackfruit Payasam

2012-04-08T23:51:00.007-07:00

Chakka Pradhaman is a traditional payasam or pudding of Kerala made with jackfruit. Usually this pradhaman is prepared using chakka varatti (jack fruit jam). I have done this without the chakka varatti. I learn't this from my friend who had taught me a lot of Kerala dishes earlier. This is a special post for Vishu festival.How to make Chakka PradhamanJack fruit - 10-12 piecesJaggery -1 cup (or

Ridge Gourd Dal-Peerkangai Dal Recipe

2012-04-07T07:11:00.009-07:00

Ridge gourd is known as peerkankai in tamil, beerkaya in telugu and tori or turai in Hindi. I have said several times that dal is my comfort food all year round and this dal is no exception. Whenever I buy Ridge gourd, mostly I end up preparing this dal. You can use the skin of this vegetable to prepare peerkangai thol thuvayal ( thogayal). Today let us learn how to prepare dal with ridge

Brown Rice Upma-Brown Rice Upma Recipe

2012-04-05T01:41:00.009-07:00

Rice Upma is a common breakfast in my house and also one of my favorite breakfast. It can be prepared in a jiffy, if you have rice rava ready. Well, this time I prepared upma with brown rice. Brown rice has more nutrients and fiber and definitely a healthier option than white rice. Once you know the Health benefits of Brown rice, you will definitely include brown rice in your diet often. I

Gobi Masala-Gobi Masala Recipe (Restaurant Style Recipe)

2012-03-31T21:42:00.017-07:00

Gobi Masala is a very popular and delicious dish which goes well with roti, chapati, naan, jeera pulao, peas pulao and many flavored rice dishes. Today we will learn how to prepare gobi masala (restaurants style) at home following this easy Gobi masala recipe.How to make Gobi MasalaPrep time - under 15 minutesCook time - under 30 minutesServes - 3-4Ingredients neededCauliflower florets - 3 cups

Spiced Buttermilk-Neer Mor-Sambharam

2012-03-31T01:52:00.006-07:00

Summer is here. Stay away from aerated drinks and have a refreshing glass of buttermilk.It is know as Neer mor in tamil , sambharam in malayalam and chaas in hindi.There is only slight variations in the preparation.This is my stlye of making buttermilk. During summer I prepare this almost everyday and absolutely love it very much. What could be a more healthy way to beat the summer heat!How to

Plantain Stem Juice-Vazhai Thandu Juice

2012-03-27T22:59:00.015-07:00

Summer is approaching and here is a healthy way to beat the heat. Plantain stem juice is not only very tasty and refreshing, but also very healthy. Plantain stem has many health benefits. It is a rich source of dietary fiber.Because of its high fiber content, it helps to prevent constipation. It is said to be very helpful in case of urinary problems, kidney stones, acidity and ulcer. It also

Beetroot Halwa-Beetroot Halwa Recipe

2012-03-21T02:27:00.011-07:00

Beetroot Halwa (beetroot ka halwa) is a delicious Indian sweet made with beetroots.It is easy to prepare and tastes great.Even those who hate beetroots will love this delicious halwa.Today we will learn how to make Beetroot Halwa following this easy halwa recipe.How to prepare Beetroot HalwaPrep time-under 15 minCook time-under 30 minServes - 2Ingredients neededBeetroot grated - 2 cups

Idli-Soft Idlis-Idli Batter Recipe-Soft Idli Tips

2012-03-20T08:31:00.025-07:00

Idli is one of my specialty dish and also my most favorite breakfast dish. It is South India's most popular breakfast and also a very healthy dish.My family members and many of my relatives love my soft idlis and I have many fans for it. In fact my daughter used to tease me saying that after retirement you can open an idli shop. My late father is a big fan of my idli and will ask me for it

How to Cook Dal-Dal Tadka Recipe-Dal Recipe

2012-03-17T02:20:00.017-07:00

Dal is cooked almost everyday is most Indian homes. If you ask me what is my comfort food, my answer is steaming hot rice with ghee and dal, a fried curry preferably potato curry as an accompaniment. It is a dish which can comfort me all year round. Today we will learn how to cook dal (toor dal or arhar dal). This post is only for beginners who are cooking dal for the first time.1.Cooking dal

My Measuring Cups and Measuring Spoon

2012-03-16T22:50:00.012-07:00

I have been receiving many queries and emails about cup measurements. So I thought, I will post the measurements and the pictures of my measuring cups and spoons.Cup Measurements 1 cup = 250 ml3/4 cup =175 ml1/2 cup = 125 ml1/3 cup = 75 ml1/4 cup = 50 mlSpoon Measurements1 tbsp = 15 ml1/2 tbsp = 7.5 ml1 tsp = 5 ml1/2 tsp = 2.5 ml1/3 tsp =1.67 ml1/4 tsp =1.25 mlHope this will be useful to many.

Beetroot Poriyal-Beetroot Stir Fry Recipe

2012-03-13T22:36:00.007-07:00

Beetroots are packed with many nutrients and is a natural blood purifier. It is good to include it in our diet once in a week. I prepare this poriyal often in my house. It is a very simple stir fry which goes well with rice. Today we will learn how to make beetroot stir fry following this easy recipe.Beetroot Poriyal recipePrep time -under 15 minsCook time -under 15 minsServes -3-4Ingredients

Coconut Chutney with Red chillies

2012-03-10T21:42:00.008-08:00

Coconut Chutney is a perfect accompaniment with Idli, dosa, uthappam and pongal. It is commonly prepared for breakfast in South India and is one of the easiest chutney recipe. Today we will learn how to make coconut chutney following this easy recipe.Coconut Chutney recipe (with red chillies)Ingredients neededGrated coconut - 3/4 cup (use fresh coconut)Red chilli - 5Garlic - 1 - 2 cloves (

Chow Chow Chutney-Chayote Chutney-Chow Chow Thogayal

2012-03-07T06:40:00.008-08:00

Chow Chow is know as Chayote in English. It is commonly used to make sambar or kootu or mor kulambu. I prepare chutney or thuvayal also with chow chow for a change. This goes very well with rice and is very tasty.How to make Chow Chow ThuvayalCook time -under 15 minPrep time -under 15 minServes -2-3Ingredients neededChow Chow - chopped 1 cupTur dal - 1 tbspChanna dal/Bengal gram/Kadalai paruppu

Spicy Puffed rice-Kara Pori-Masala Pori Recipe

2012-03-04T06:10:00.005-08:00

Kara pori is one of my favorite snack. I always have it prepared at home, so that when ever I feel like eating something, I snack on this. This is easy to prepare, tastes delicious and is low in calories. Today we will learn how to make spiced puffed rice following this easy recipe.Spiced Puffed rice recipeCook time- under 10 minIngredients neededPuffed rice - 4 cups heapedFried gram (pottu