Ghee Rice
ST Authors meet up – Day 3 We three are having great time together and today we made Roti, Ghee rice, Vegetable korma, rasam, Mango Kesari… I made ghee rice and a new version of korma today. My friends loved it and here is the recipe for Ghee rice.. Preparation time : 1 hr Spice level : 2 No of Servings : 3 Ingredients: Basmathi rice – 1 1/2 cup Coconut milk – 1 1/2 cup Water – 1 Cup Onion (medium size) – 1 (thinly chopped lengthwise) Mint leaves – 1/4 cup (chopped) Green peas – 1 cup Bay leaves – 1 Cinnamon stick – 1” Cloves – 2 Cumin seeds – 1 tsp Ginger – 1″ Garlic cloves – 4 Green chillies – 4 Ghee – 1 tsp Oil – 1 tbsp Salt – to taste Method...
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Paruppu Thuvaiyal (Spicy Lentil dip)
ST Authors Meet up – Day 1 After a very long time, we (Shriya, Nithu and I) get to spend some quality time together for a week. Wow!! We are really excited… Nithu and I are here sharing the beautiful motherhood moments of Shriya’s life. It’s nice to recollect and cherish our good old memories which will forever remain fresh. Apart from all these, we are very much thrilled and happy to cook and eat our meal together in one kitchen. Our plan is to cook our favorite and specialty dishes every day and share it with you along with our stories. Today we prepared paruppu thuvaiyal, a dip made of pigeon pea which is a delight when served with white rice and Vathakuzhambu. Paruppu thuvaiyal and vathakuzhambu is a wonderful combo and it’s my favorite from childhood. We also...
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Stuffed Eggplant Fry / Kathirikkai Poriyal
When I was young, I wont eat eggplant that much. But whenever my grandma made this stuffed eggplant fry, I would be the first one to finish it . This eggplant fry is a tasty side for sambar, rasam. .. Preparation time : 40 minutes No of servings : 2 Spice level : 4 Ingredients: Small Eggplant / Brinjal – 8 Coriander seeds – 1 1/2 tbsp Bengal gram / Channa dal – 2 tsp Urad dal – 1 tsp Cumin Seeds – 1 tsp Coconut – 3 tbsp Red Chillies- 4 to 5 (according to spice level) Salt – to taste Oil – 3tbsp Mustard seeds – 1/2 tsp Curry leaves – a few Asafoetida – a pinch Method of Preparation: Take very little oil in a pan and fry cumin seeds, followed by red chillies, bengal gram,...
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Spinach Dal Curry (Version 2)
I love spinach dal a lot and want to have it in different styles. This version of spinach dal is mother-in-law’s recipe. This time when I went to India she made this and I loved it. Without any masalas, I love this simple version of dal spinach. Preparation Time : 30 min No of Servings : 3 Spice level : 2 out of 5 Ingredients: Spinach – 1 bunch Toor dal – 1/3 cup Coconut – 3 tbsp Green chillies – 2 Turmeric powder – 1/4 tsp Asafoetida – a pinch Mustard Seeds – 1/2 tsp Red chilly – 1 Onion – 3 tbsp (finely chopped) Salt – to taste Oil – 1 tbsp Method of Preparation: Pressure cook toor dal for 3 whistles by adding the turmeric powder and asafoetida. Wash the spinach well, wash them and boil...
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Cabbage Thoran / Curry
The last vegetable I take from my fridge is cabbage. I am not a huge fan of cabbage. I went to one of my friends place and she had made this cabbage thoran. Thoran is a Keralite dish and it is very tasty. I use almost the same ingredients for my version of cabbage poriyal but I love this thoran. This time definitely cabbage is not the last one from my fridge 🙂 Preparation time : 10 minutes No of Servings : 4 Spice level : 2 Ingredients: Cabbage – 1/2 (finely chopped) Onion – 1/3 cup (finely chopped) Green chillies – 5 to 6 (finely chopped) Ginger – 1/2″ (finely chopped) Turmeric powder – 1/4 tsp Coconut – 1/3 cup (grated) Oil – 1 tbsp Mustard seeds – 1/2 tsp Cumin seeds – 1/2 tsp Salt – to...
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Aloo Bonda
I usually make bhajji when it comes to deep fried snack. I like bondas and that too aloo bonda a lot. I love aloo bonda with coconut chutney. Finally I made it and it was very tasty 🙂 Preparation time: 30 minutes No of Servings: 2 to 3 Spice level: 3 Ingredients: Potato – 1 (large size) Onion – 1/2 (small size)(finely chopped) Green Chilly – 1(chopped) Red Chilli Powder – 1 tsp (according to spice level) Coriander Powder – 1/2 tsp Turmeric Powder – 1/4 tsp Coriander – 1 tbsp (chopped) Salt – to taste Gram flour – 1/3 cup Rice flour – 2 tbsp Oil – for frying Method of Preparation: Boil the Potato and smash it. Mix onion, green chilly, 1/2 tsp red chilli powder, coriander powder, tumeric powder, coriander and salt Make smooth round shaped...
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Homemade Chocolate Cake
I wanted to make a cake for my husband’s birthday. I was searching for a simple cake recipe and I got this yummy cake recipe from my friend Sajana. I tried this chocolate cake and it came out well. Here is the recipe for an easy and delicious dessert. Preparation time : 45 minutes Ingredients 1: Sugar – 2 cups All purpose flour – 1 3/4 cup Cocoa – 3/4 cup Baking powder – 1 1/2 tsp Baking soda – 1 1/2 tsp Salt – 1 tsp Chocolate chips – 1/2 cup Cashews broken – 1/2 cup Ingredients 2: Eggs – 2 Milk – 1 cup Oil – 1/2 cup Vanilla extract – 2 tsp Water – 1 cup Method of Preparation: Mix all the ingredients 1 in a wide vessel. Beat the eggs and add all other ingredients...
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Methi Kootu
My cousin told about making methi kootu using whole masoor. Both methi and whole masoor are highly nutritious. Methi is rich in Iron, Phosphorous, calcium and vitamins whereas whole masoor are essential source of inexpensive protein in many parts of the world for those who adhere to a vegetarian diet. These are also very rich in iron. This kootu is very simple and very healthy. Preparation time : 35 minutes No of Servings : 3 Spice level : 3 Ingredients : Methi Leaves – a bunch (chopped) Masoor dal whole (whole baby lentils) – 1/3 cup Onion – 1/2 (finely chopped) Tomato – 1/2 (chopped) Sambar powder – 1 1/2 tsp (according to spice level) Turmeric powder – 1/4 tsp Seasoning vadagam – 1 tsp Oil – 1 tbsp Asafoetida – a pinch Salt – to taste Method of...
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Tomato Idiyappam
Idiyappam is a popular South Indian dish made with Rice Flour. You can make different types of Idiyappam like Curd Idiyappam and Tomato Idiyappam. Tomato Idiyappam is one of the varieties of Idiyappam we make. Tomato Idiyappam is similar to Tomato rice and it is a tasty and simple dish. Preparation time: 20 minutes (excluding the time for making Idiyappam) No of Servings: 1 -2 Spice level: 3 Ingredients: Idiyappam – 1 1 / 2 cups Tomato – 1 (large) (finely chopped) Onion – 1/2 (finely chopped) Green chilly – 1 (slitted) Red chili powder – 1 tsp (according to spice level) Coriander powder – 1/2 tsp Garam Masala – 1/4 tsp Turmeric powder – 1/4 tsp Ginger garlic paste – 1 tsp Oil – 1 tbsp Curry leaves – a few Mustard seeds – 1/2 tsp Salt –...
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Vegetable Korma ( Version 2 )
This is another version of Vegetable Korma which can be served along with Roti, Ghee Rice, Pilaf or Idiyappam. The ground coconut paste gives a creamy texture and the perfect blend of spices enhances the taste. This will definitely be a treat for veggie lovers. My Mother-in-law is a wonderful cook and she share all her wonderful recipes with me. This recipe for Vegetable Korma is also hers and it is my all time favorite. Preparation time : 4o minutes No of Servings : 4 – 5 Spice Level : 4 Ingredients: Cumin Seeds – 1 tsp Onion – 1 (large) (finely chopped) Green chillies – 3 (grounded) Ginger garlic paste – 1 tbsp Tomato – 1 (medium size) (finely chopped) Coriander powder – 1 tbsp Red chilli powder – 1/2 tsp (according to spice level) Turmeric powder – 1/4 tsp...
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Masoor dal Sambar – Lentil Soup
It’s easy to make and goes very well with dosa and idli. It’ s a great and tasty south Indian breakfast dish. One of my fav too. Try this recipe and let me know how it came out. Time of Preparation : 30 minutes Spice level : 3 out of 5 No of servings : 2 to 3 Ingredients: Masoor dal (Red split lentils) – 1/2 cup Shallots – 5 Onion – 1/2 (Roughly chopped lengthwise) Tomato – 1/2 Green chillies – 4 (slitted lengthwise) Sambar powder – 1/2 tsp Turmeric powder – 1/4 tsp Salt – to taste Asafoetida – a pinch Curry leaves – a few Coriander leaves – 1 tbsp Oil – 2 tbsp Mustard seeds – 1/2 tsp Tamarind – Small lemon size (take the tamarind extract) Method of Preparation: Pressure cook the masoor dal...
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Curd Idiyappam – Yogurt Steamed Rice Noodles
We love to have curd in everything. Like Curd semiya, Curd Idiyappam is also different and will be tasty. Preparation time: 10 minutes (excluding Idiyappam preparation) No of Servings: 1-2 Spice level:1 Ingredients: Idiyappam – 2 cups Curd – 1/2 cup Milk – 1/2 cup Salt – to taste For Seasoning: Oil – 1 tbsp Mustard seeds – 1/2 tsp Pearl Onions – 4 (finely chopped) Curry leaves – a few Coriander leaves – 1 tbsp Green chillies – 2( finely chopped) Ginger – 1/4″ (finely chopped) Method of Preparation: Mix all the ingredients like how we do for curd rice. Heat oil in a pan and add the mustard seeds. Then add the curry leaves followed by the green chillies, ginger and the chopped onions. Fry them till they turn pink and to the Idiyappam. Add the coriander...
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Sambar Rice – Lentil Rice
I was planning to make this sambar sadam since a long time. After I saw this recipe in Sharmispassions.com by Sharmilee, I loved it. I tried this sambar rice and it really tastes like Vasantha Bhavan’s sambar rice 🙂 I added the vegetables to my taste and I’ve also added the green chilli. This is really a very nice recipe and easy to make too. I’ve suggested this recipe to couple of my friends and everyone said it came out really good. Preparation Time: 45 mins Spice level : 3 out of 5 No of Servings : 3-4 Ingredients: Oil : 1 tbsp Mustard seeds: 1/2 tsp Fennel seeds : 1/2 tsp Asafoetida: a pinch Curry leaves: a few Green chilly : 1 Shallots: 9 Tomato: 1 (chopped) Salt: to taste Drumsticks: 3-4 (You can use any type of...
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Beans Poriyal / Beans Stir fry
I love all the vegetables especially when they are cooked in a simple way..Beans poriyal is one of that kind. It is nutritious too. It goes well with Sambar, Rasam.. Time of Preparation : 20 minutes No of Servings : 2 Spice level : 3 out of 5 Ingredients: Beans – 200g (cut into small cubes) Onions – 1/2 (finely chopped) Mustard seeds – 1/2 tsp Red chillies / green chillies – 4 (according to spice level) Coconut – 1 tbsp Oil – 1 tbsp Salt – to taste Asafoetida – a pinch Curry leaves – a few Method of Preparation: Take the beans in a microwave bowl and add little salt and sprinkle some water. Cover it with a plate and microwave it for 5 minutes so that they are half cooked. In the meantime heat oil in...
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Keerai Kootu / Moong dal Spinach
I love keerai kootu..especially with Amaranth leaves(mulai keerai). We could not find it in U.S. But even with the spinach kootu is very tasty. Spinach has a high nutritional value and is extremely rich in antioxidants, especially when fresh, steamed, or quickly boiled. It is a rich source of all most all the vitamins, iron and calcium. Preparation time: 35 minutes No of Servings: 3-4 Spice level: 3 Ingredients: Spinach – 4 cups (Roughly chopped) Moong dal – 1/3 cup Onion – 1/2 (finely chopped) Tomato – 1/2 (chopped) Green chilly – 1 Sambar powder – 1 1/2 tsp (according to spice level) Turmeric powder – 1/4 tsp Seasoning vadagam – 1 tsp Asafoetida – a pinch Oil – 1 tbsp Salt – to taste Method of Preparation: Pressure cook the moong dal for 3 whistles with a pinch...
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Dill Rice
I have never tried anything with Dill leaves until recently till I had in my sister’s place. Dill leaves give a nice flavor and now I like using Dill leaves in many of my dishes. This rice is very easy to make and will be tasty too. Preparation time: 40 minutes No of Servings: 2 Spice level: 3 Ingredients: Basmathi rice – 1 cup Cumin seeds – 1/2 tsp Dill leaves – a bunch Onion – 1(medium size)(finely chopped) Lima beans – 1 1/2 cups Green chillies – 4 Red chilli powder – 1/4 tsp(according to spice level) Coriander powder – 1 tsp Ginger – 1/2″(grated) Garam masala – 1/4 tsp Bay leaves – 2 Oil – 2 tbsp Salt – to taste Method of Preparation: Soak the basmathi rice for 20 minutes and drain it. Heat ghee in a...
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Cuisinart MultiClad Pro Stainless Steel 12-Piece Cookware Set
Amazon offers this Cuisinart MultiClad Pro Stainless Steel 12-Piece Cookware Setfor just $219.95 and this item ships for free with Super saver shipping. You can save 64% as the original price is $610. It has many good reviews. Product Features : Includes 1-1/2- and 3-quart saucepans; 8- and 10-inch skillets; 3-1/2-quart saute pan; 8-quart stockpot; steamer insert Tri-ply 18/10 stainless steel construction with aluminum core; brushed exterior, mirror-finish interior Solid 18/10 stainless-steel handles stay cool on stovetop; riveted for strength Tight-fitting 18/10 stainless-steel lid seals in nutrients; oven-safe to 500 degrees F Dishwasher-safe; limited lifetime warranty Check out our deals section to find out more deals like...
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Mysore Rasam
One of my cousins used to make different varieties of rasam. I wanted try all the varieties since a long time and atlast I did. This Mysore rasam is very much different when compared to the other rasam varieties as you pressure cook all the ingredients. This is very simple to make and it will be very tasty. Preparation time: 25 minutes No of Servings: 4-5 Spice level: 3 out of 5 Ingredients: Toor dhal – 1/4 cup Coriander seeds – 1/2 tbsp Red chillies – 5 Garlic – 4 cloves Cumin seeds – 1 tsp Peppercorn – 7 or 8 Turmeric – 1/4 tsp Asafoetida – a pinch Tamarind – 1/2 lemon size(take the extract by soaking in the water) Salt – to taste For Seasoning: Mustard seeds – 1/2 tsp Curry leaves- a few Coriander leaves –...
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Calphalon Commercial Nonstick 10-Inch Stir Fry
When it comes to Nonstick, I love Calphalon. Amazon offers this Calphalon Commercial Nonstick 10-Inch Stir Fry for just $39.99 shipped. It has some good reviews in Amazon. Nearly 50% less than the original price of $80.00 🙂 Product Description: The choice for today’s health-conscious home chefs. With its advanced nonstick surface, you can stir-fry with little or no added oils or butter. The hard anodized, heavy-gauge aluminum pan has superior heat control and superior durability with an exterior that is guaranteed to never chip, crack or peel. The specially engineered Cool V handle is designed for better balance, offering a safer and more secure grip. Made of a heavy-gauge aluminum, that provides superior cooking performance by distributing the heat evenly so there are no hot spots as you cook. It features a multi-layer nonstick interior, called LRS3 (Lifetime...
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Chow Chow (Chayote Squash) Poricha Kuzhambu
Poricha kuzhambu is a traditional dish that we usually make in my place. This is a simple and healthy recipe. The actual recipe is without onion, tomato and fennel seeds. But I have started making this recipe with the addition of these ingredients so that it gives a little masala flavour. Preparation time : 30 min No of Servings : 4-5 Spice Level: 3 Ingredients: Chayote Squash- 2 (cut to small cube size) Onion – 1/4(finely chopped) Tomato-1/4(chopped) Toor dhal – 1/2 cup Sambar powder- 1 tsp Turmeric powder- 1/4 tsp Salt – to taste Hing – a pinch Seasoning vadam – 1 tsp Oil – 2 tsp Masala to grind: Grated coconut – 1 tbsp Cumin seeds – 1/2 tsp Peppercorn – 1/4 tsp Fennel seeds – 1/2 tsp Method of Preparation: Pressure cook toor dhal with a...
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