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Fried Oat Balls (from left over pongal)

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Paneer Wrap

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Corn flakes Mixture

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Idly Batter Bonda (Easy Bonda Recipe)

Posted by on Mar 16, 2013 in Appetizers, Snacks | 3 comments

Today I wanted to make some simple snack for my husband. Suddenly I remembered my leftover batter sitting in the fridge. My mom used to make these Bondas for snack. This is very easy to prepare and it will be really tasty with coconut chutney. Time of Preparation : 15 minutes Spice level : 3 out of 5 No of Servings : 3 to 4 Ingredients: Idly Batter – 2 cups All Purpose Flour – 1/4 cup Rice Flour...

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Spicy Vegetable Pulao

Posted by on Mar 14, 2013 in Rice dishes | 5 comments

Spicy Vegetable Pulao is a wonderful one pot meal which is cooked with a blend of spices and vegetables with flavorful Basmati rice. Pulao can be made in different ways and there are many versions and recipes. This one is a spicy version of pulao cooked in coconut milk which gives it a rich and authentic taste. When I said spicy, I meant the flavorful spices but not the heat. You can serve this pulao with raitha. Preparation time:...

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Spanakopita / Greek Spinach Pie (Step by Step Procedure)

Posted by on Mar 12, 2013 in Appetizers, Baking, Multi Cuisine, Snacks | 4 comments

Spanakopita is Greek Savory Pastry. The filling is made of Spinach, Feta cheese, onions, green onions and seasonings. The filling is wrapped in Phyllo pastry with butter and olive oil. Once I had the frozen Spankopita in Sams Club. From then I wanted to try this and here goes the recipe for this simple starter.. Time of Preparation : 1 hour No of Servings : 10 to 14 pieces Ingredients: Spinach – 2 bunches / 8 cups approximately Feta...

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Falooda

Posted by on Mar 10, 2013 in Desserts, Desserts, Slideshow | 10 comments

Falooda is a popular dessert in India, Pakistan and Middle East. It is served as a Ice Cream Sundae Float in India and it has basil seeds, falooda sev, rabdi, rose syrup and kulfi or ice cream. Basil seeds are also popularly known as chia, subja or tukmaria seeds. Ready made Falooda sev is available in stores. If you are unable to find it, I have given the recipe for it below. Falooda is a perfect summer drink or...

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Onion Tomato Chutney (Version 3)

Posted by on Mar 8, 2013 in Breakfast Menu, Chutneys | 4 comments

I like to try different kinds of chutney for Dosa and Idly. In this version of Onion Tomato Chutney I have added little ginger to the onion and tomato. This Onion Tomato Chutney will taste like hotel chutney and will be  good especially with Dosa. Time of Preparation : 15 minutes No of Servings : 2 Spice level : 3 out of 5 Ingredients: Onions (preferably red onions) – 1 cup (chopped) Tomatoes – 3/4 cup (chopped) Red chillies...

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Avarakkai Carrot Poriyal (Stir Fry)

Posted by on Mar 6, 2013 in Veggie Entrees & Sides | 2 comments

A simple and delicious stir fry with broad beans and carrot. Whenever I have left over vegetables such as beans, carrot or cabbage, I mix them all and make a simple poriyal to go with rice. It is healthy with less oil and a perfect side for rice and sambar/rasam. Ingredients: Broad beans (avarakkai) – 300 gram Chopped carrot – 1 cup Oil – 1 tsp Mustard seeds – 1/2 tsp Urad dal – 1 tsp Died red chili...

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Paneer Paratha / Cottage Cheese Stuffed Flatbread

Posted by on Mar 5, 2013 in Indian Breads/Roti, Paneer Recipes | 1 comment

Paneer is a fresh cheese, very much common in Indian Cusine. I love to eat paneer in any form. Recently I am making different kinds of Parathas and today I tried Paneer Paratha. It came out so good and it is a easy lunch box menu. We can enjoy this Paneer Paratha just with pickle or Raitha :). Time of Preparation : 20 minutes Spice level : 3 out of 5 No of Servings : 12 Parathas Ingredients: For...

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Vendhaya Keerai Poriyal / Fenugreek leaves Fry

Posted by on Mar 4, 2013 in Healthy Eats, Veggie Entrees & Sides | 8 comments

I usually make Kootu with meth leaves. Recently my friend Jayanthi made this Methi Poriyal and it was not at all bitter. I got the recipe from her and tried this and it came out very well. We can make drumstick leaves fry too with this recipe. Time of Preparation : 20 minutes No of Servings : 2 to 3 Spice level : 3 Ingredients: Methi leaves – 1 bunch Mustard seeds – 1/2 tsp Split Urad dal –...

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Samosa Chaat

Posted by on Feb 28, 2013 in Chaat | 10 comments

Chaat is a popular Indian savory snack available in several variations. It is spicy, tangy and sweet and a popular street food in India. There are various types of chaat food and today I have prepared Samosa Chaat which is one of the popular and most wanted among all. Samosa Chaat is served by adding a plate full of peas or chole masala, mashed samosa with freshly cut veggie toppings and a dash of lemon goodness. You need quiet a...

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Masala Fried Idly / Fried Idly in Spiced Curry

Posted by on Feb 23, 2013 in Breakfast Menu | 8 comments

When I was in collage I remembered having this Masala fried Idly in a function in my native place.  Today I had some left over idlies and I am bored of making same Idly Upma. Suddenly I had a thought of making this Masala Fried Idly.  Immediately I got this recipe from my sister and tried it. It came out so good and it is real simple too. Time of Preparation : 30 minutes Spice level : 3 out...

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