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Munthirikothu | Sweet Green Gram Balls | Moong Dal Sweet

noreply@blogger.com (Vrinda) — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 15:00:00 +0000

Muthirikothu / Moong Dal Balls

Munthirikothu is a quick Tea time snack from Kerala. The recipe and ingredients are almost similar to Sukhiyan. The main difference is in Munthirikothu we use roasted green gram powder instead of cooked green gram. It has long shelf life, can last for up to a month.

Ingredients

2 cups cherupayar / green gram
1/2 cup thick jaggery syrup
1/2 to 3/4 cups grated coconut
1/8 tsp cardamom powder
1cup rice flour
water, as needed
oil , to deep fry

Directions

Dry roast the green moong dal till nice aroma develops, cool it and grind to a course powder. make a thick

How To Cook Jasmine Rice | Thai Jasmine Rice

noreply@blogger.com (Vrinda) — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 14:18:00 +0000

How To Cook Thai Jasmine Rice

A naturally aromatic, long grain white rice, jasmine rice is the staple of most Thai meals. It has got nice sweet and nutty flavor and goes well with almost all Indian, Thai or Chinese curries. Its easy and quick to prepare and not very sticky. This recipe is adapted from the cookbook "Around The World In 450 Recipes ".

Ingredients

2 cups jasmine rice
3 cups cold water

Directions

Rinse the rice thoroughly at least three times in cold water until the water runs clear.Put the rice in a

Oats Upma | Oats Recipes | Healthy Oats Upma

noreply@blogger.com (Vrinda) — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 02:22:00 +0000

Healthy Oats Upma

There is no need to explain the health benefits of oats, its good for everything. It was not my favorite , but after delivery i was forced to eat oats and i slowly started liking it. Now i eat oats in different forms on daily basis. Today i am sharing an easy and quick upma recipe with oats.

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups old fashioned oats
1 small onion , chopped
2 dry red chillies
1/2 tsp mustard seeds
1/4 tsp cumin seeds
1/2 tsp ginger,grated
1/2 tsp masala of your choice, i used egg masala
curry leaves, few
coriander leaves, to garnish
1 tsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
salt, as needed
1 tbs coconut oil
1 tbs grated coconut

Directions

Heat oil in a non stick pan. Add mustard seeds and cumin seeds, when they crackle add curry leaves, red

Mixed Berry Parfait | Valentine Dessert

noreply@blogger.com (Vrinda) — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 13:30:00 +0000

Hope you all had a wonderful Valentines Day. Here is an easy and simple valentine dessert made for the special day.

Mixed Berry Parfait

Ingredients

1/4 cup black berries
1/4 cup blueberries
1/4 cup strawberries
1/4 cup raspberries
1/4 cup blueberry preserve
1 cup sponge cakes or pound cakes, cut into cubes
1/4 cup strawberry wafers, crushed
1 cup vanilla yogurt
1/2 cup strawberry glaze
whipped topping

Directions.

Get the parfait glasses ready. Spoon 1 tbs blueberry preserve into parfait glasses. Top each with1 tbs vanilla

Valentines Day Heart Cake | Strawberry Glaze Cake | Sponge Cake With Strawberry Glaze

noreply@blogger.com (Vrinda) — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 02:17:00 +0000

Happy Valentine's Day to all Sankeerthanam readers. Here is an Easy to decorate Valentine Heart Cake with Strawberry Glaze and Buttercream frosting. Its a sponge cake without using butter or oil. Stay tuned for the recipe.

Cherupayar Kappa Puzhukku | Green Gram Yucca Curry | Cherupayar Puzhukku

noreply@blogger.com (Vrinda) — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 20:43:00 +0000

We make puzhukku very often at home. Puzhukku is always made with green gram, bengal gram and red grams , paired with yucca, plantain and taro root.Commonly this is served with porridge as an energy booster, also eaten with puttu poori ,chappathi etc..
Ingredients

1 cup green gram
2 cups yucca, cut into pieces
ginger , a small piece chopped
2 green chillies
curry leaves , few
2 whole dry red chilli
1/2 tsp turmeric powder
1/2 tsp mustard seeds
1/2 tsp cumin seeds
2 garlics, crushed
2 to 3 shallots, chopped
salt, as needed
2 tsp coconut oil or vegetable oil

Directions

Soak green gram in water for 2 to 3 hours. Pressure cook yuccas up to 1 whistle adding salt and turmeric

Akkras | African Fritters | Black Eyed Beans Fritters

noreply@blogger.com (Vrinda) — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 15:08:00 +0000

Akkras / Black-Eyed Beans Fritters

These fritters are from Africa, usually made from black eyed beans. This recipe is adapted from the cook book "Around The World In 450 Recipes". These are quick and easy to prepare, great with hot tea.

Ingredients

1 1/4 cups dried black eyed beans
1 onion , chopped
1 red chilli, halved
1/3 cup water
oil, for deep frying

Directions

Soak the Black-eyed beans in plenty of water for 6 to 8 hours or overnight.Drain the beans, rub the beans

Zucchini Carrot Bread | Sweet Zucchini Quick Bread

noreply@blogger.com (Vrinda) — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 13:30:00 +0000

Qucik Zucchini Carrot Bread

I love making Quick breads, they are easy to make no knead breads. Usually they are leavened with baking powder and / or baking soda. These are great with a cup of tea or coffee or have it for breakfast.

Ingredients

1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 tsp baking soda
1 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
3/4 cup sugar
2 eggs, beaten
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 tsp salt
1 cup grated carrots
1 cup grated zucchini, squeezed of excess moisture

Directions

Combine flour,bakingsoda, baking powder, cinnamon and salt, set aside.In a large bowl blend eggs, sugar,

Moru Kachiyathu | Spicy Buttermilk Curry | Kerala Moru Curry | Spiced Buttermilk

noreply@blogger.com (Vrinda) — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 14:20:00 +0000

Moru Curry / Moru Kachiyathu / Spiced Buttermilk Curry

A complete comfort food for many Kerallites , easy quick and healthy. It has got some healing properties too. Amma used to make them when ever we get sick with fever and cold. And don't get confused Moru curry with kalan. kalan is made with vegetables and ground coconut whereas morucurry is simply spiced buttermilk curry.

Ingredients

1 cup thick buttermilk
1 tsp turmeric powder
salt, as needed 1 or 2 whole dry red chillies
1/4 tsp ground fenugreek powder
curry leaves , few
1 /2 tsp mustard seeds
1/2 tsp cumin seeds
asafoetida ,a pinch

To Grind

2 green chilies
4 to 6 shallots
1/2 tsp whole black pepper
ginger,a small piece
2 garlic pods

Directions

Dry roast fenugreek seeds and grind to a fine powder. Crush the ingredients listed under grind. Heat 1 tsp

Oatmeal Pancakes | Pancakes With Cooked Oats

noreply@blogger.com (Vrinda) — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 13:40:00 +0000

Oatmeal Pancakes / pancakes with Cooked Oats

From the title itself its clear how healthy it is.
like everyone else, we always look for healthy breakfast options. We love pancakes and always try to make pancakes in a healthy way. So here is the healthy yet tasty pancakes recipe with cooked oats. The proof , my son had couple of pancakes without knowing that it is made of oats.

Ingredients

1/2 cup all purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
2 eggs
1 1/2 cups cooked oatmeal
1/2 cup buttermilk
2 tbs melted butter

Directions

Combine dry ingredients, set aside. In a large bowl beat eggs, stir in cooked oatmeal, buttermilk and melted

Collard Greens Stir Fry With Coconut | Collard Greens Thoran

noreply@blogger.com (Vrinda) — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 13:43:00 +0000

Collard Greens Stir Fry

Here is an easy and healthy stir fry with collard greens. These are rich in vitamin c and fiber. Adding garlics and coconuts make it more tastier and healthy. The one thing i love about collard greens is, they will retain their color and texture even after cooking. Best side dish with rice and roti and can be used as stuffing.

Ingredients

Collard greens, a bunch
1 small onion chopped
2 to 4 garlics, crushed slightly
2 tbs grated coconuts
1/2 tsp red chilli powder
1/2 tsp turmeric powder
salt, as needed
2 tsp olive oil

Sanvi's 6 months Birthday Cake | Baby Girl Birthday Cake

noreply@blogger.com (Vrinda) — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 15:54:00 +0000

Time just flies, can't believe our baby girl is already 6 months old. Made a tiny cake with simple decorations .Even though she couldn't eat she enjoyed cutting with her Dad and brother. Just thought of posting this so that she can view in future. This is a Chocolate Butter Cake with Stabilized whipped frosting. I can't wait to make a special birthday cake on her 1st Birthday.. Stay tuned...

Pavakka Kondattam | Bitter gourd Crisps | Kaypakka Kondattam

noreply@blogger.com (Vrinda) — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 18:47:00 +0000

Pavakka Kondattam | Bitter gourd Crisps | Sun dried Bitter gourd

This is our favorite way to eat bitterguard.

Ingredients

2 Bittergourds(Pavakka)
Salt as required
Oil for frying

Directions

Cut bittergourd across length to make slices of about 1/8 inch thickness. Boil enough water in a pot with

Creme Brulee With Blowtorch | Creme Brulee Dessert

noreply@blogger.com (Vrinda) — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 13:48:00 +0000

Creme Brulee Using Blowtorch

Creme brulee is a dessert with rich custard base flavored with fresh vanilla bean and topped with a layer of hard caramel.We had posted Creme Brulee without Torch (Broiler Method) earlier, this time we tried the real technique, using Blowtorch.In broiler method its bit hard to get a uniform layer of hard caramel. Usually its prepared in individual ramekins and served cold.

Ingredients

4 cups heavy cream
6 egg yolks
1 vanilla bean
1/2 cup sugar
2 tbs orange liqueur(optional)
1/3 cup light brown sugar or white sugar

Directions

Preheat oven to 300 degree F.Place six 1/2 cup ramekins in a

Thai Pineapple Fried Rice | Pineapple Fried Rice With Thai Basil Leaves

noreply@blogger.com (Vrinda) — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 14:39:00 +0000

Thai Pineapple fried Rice

Ingredients

1 pineapple
2 tbs vegetable oil
1 onion, chopped
2 green chillies, chopped in rounds
1/2 cup chicken, cut into small dice
6 to 8 cooked prawns
3 cups cooked cold jasmine rice
2 oz roasted cashew nuts
2 spring onions chopped
1 tbs fish sauce
1 tbs soy sauce
Thai basil leaves, few
mint leaves, few
2 red chillies sliced, to garnish
1 green chilli, sliced to garnish

Directions

Cut the pineapple in half and remove the flesh by cutting round inside the skin. Reserve the skin shell for

Apple Pie From Scratch - Thanksgiving Dessert - Happy New Year 2012

noreply@blogger.com (Vrinda) — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 15:16:00 +0000

Apple Pie

Ingredients for pie shell

2 1/2 cups of all purpose flour
1 cup butter
1 tsp salt
2 tbsp sugar

Ingredients for filling

5 apples(preferably granny smith)
2/4 cup of sugar
1 tsp cinnamon powder
1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
1 tbsp lemon juice
1/4 cup all purpose flour
1 tbsp butter

Directions

Build the Pie shell

Cut cold butter into small pieces. Mix the butter and all purpose sugar together. Add 1 tbsp sugar and 1 tsp salt. Mix together to form a smooth dough. Add cold water if required. Divide the dough into two parts and keep it refrigerated.

Checkerboard Cookies | Christmas Special Cookies

noreply@blogger.com (Vrinda) — Sat, 24 Dec 2011 20:02:00 +0000

Wish You All Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays

Ingredients

3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
6 tbs confectioner's sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract( I used butterscotch )
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 on semisweet chocolates
1 egg white, beaten

Directions

Beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add butterscotch extract. Gradually beat in flour to form a soft

Best Mocha Brownies | Moist Mocha Brownies

noreply@blogger.com (Vrinda) — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 18:33:00 +0000

Mocha Brownies

Directions

4 oz semisweet chocolates
1 cup brown sugar
2 eggs
1 tbs instant coffee powder dissolved in 1 tbs hot water, cooled
2/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp baking powder
2 oz butter

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.Combine flour and baking powder, set aside.Place the chocolate and butter

Wheat Bran Muffins | Healthy Bran Raisin Muffins

noreply@blogger.com (Vrinda) — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 15:53:00 +0000

Oven -Ready Bran Muffins

Ingredients

3 cups Hodgson Mill unprocessed Wheat Bran
1 cup boiling water
1 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup butter
2 1/2 cups Hodgson Mill unbleached White Flour( i used regular flour)
2 tsp baking soda
1 tsp salt
2 eggs beaten
2 cups buttermilk

Directions

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Mix 1 cup wheat bran with 1 cup boiling water, stir and let water absorb

Mutta Puttu | Egg Puttu - Kannur Thattukada Special

noreply@blogger.com (Vrinda) — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 00:37:00 +0000

Mutta Puttu - Thattukada Foods

Ingredients

2 piece rice puttu , crushed (Ari puttu)
1 onion, chopped
2 green chillies, chopped
1 / 2 tsp ginger, chopped
curry leaves, few
1 cup gravy of mutton curry, chicken curry , egg curry or any spicy masala curry
1 tsp mustard seeds (optional)
1/2 tsp cumin seeds (optional)
2 eggs
1 tbs coconut oil or any vegetable oil

Directions

Heat oil in a wok. splutter mustard seeds and cumin seeds. Add curry leraves, green chillies, ginger

Homemade Fruity Pebbles Treats - Kids Snacks

noreply@blogger.com (Vrinda) — Sat, 03 Dec 2011 20:36:00 +0000

Fruity Pebbles Treats

Ingredients

1/4 cup butter
1 pkg 10 1/2 oz) mini marshmallows
1 pkg (11 0z) Fruity pebble cereals

Directions

Microwave butter on high 45 seconds or until melted. Add marshmallows ,toss to coat. Microwave another

Spicy Tomato Rasam - My Version

noreply@blogger.com (Vrinda) — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 14:08:00 +0000

Spicy Tomato Rasam

Ingredients

1 big tomato,sliced
1/2 tsp turmeric powder
salt, as needed
2 small garlic pods
1/2 tsp mustard seeds
1/2 tsp cumin seeds
1 cup tamarind water ( 1 gooseberry size tamarind soaked in 1 cup water)
1/4 tsp hing powder
few curry leaves
coriander leaves, handful
few mint leaves

To Crush

3 shallots
2 garlic pods
ginger,a small piece
1 tsp whole coriander seeds
2 green chillies
1/4 tsp whole black peppercorns

Directions

Cook tomatoes with turmeric powder,garlics and salt. Meanwhile crush the ingredients listed under crush.

Homemade Apple Sauce

noreply@blogger.com (Mahesh) — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 14:25:00 +0000

Homemade apple Sauce

Ingredients

5 to 8 sweet apples,peeled and chopped
1/4 cup brown sugar
3 tbs white sugar
3/4 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp all spice
1/8 tsp nutmeg powder
3 tbs lemon juice
1/4 tsp salt
1 cup water
2 pieces of cinnamon sticks

Directions

In a saucepan combine all the ingredients and brings to boil. Cover and cook over medium heat for 15 to

Vanishing Oatmeal Raisin Cookies | Oatmeal Choco Chip cookies

noreply@blogger.com (Vrinda) — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 16:57:00 +0000

Vanishing Oatmeal Raisin Cookies / Oatmeal Raisin Choco chip Cookies

Ingredients

1/2 cup unsalted butter,softened
3/4 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp vanilla
1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
1 tap baking soda
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp salt
3 cups Quaker oats
1 cup raisins
1/2 cup chocolate chips

Directions

Heat oven to 350 degrees F. In a large bowl , beat butter and sugar on medium speed until creamy. Add eggs

Apple Popover | Quick Fall Dessert

noreply@blogger.com (Mahesh) — Thu, 29 Sep 2011 17:04:00 +0000

Apple Popover / Easy Fall Dessert

Ingredients

2 Granny smith apples,peeled and chopped into 1/4 inch slices
2 tbs brown sugar
2tbs unsalted butter
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp ground nutmeg

For the Popovers

2 large eggs
1/2 cup milk
2 tbs butter,melted
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
1/2 cup all purpose flour
a pinch of salt
1 tbs sugar

Directions

Melt the butter in a non stick iron skillet over a medium heat. Add the sliced apples, sugar, cinnamon and
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