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Paal Payasam ( rice and milk Kheer) is a traditional Kerala dessert. It’s made of milk, rice and sugar. A very simple and delicious Kheer. I learnt this recipe from a good friend long back( 1999) when I was in Muscat 🙂 Her name is Vijaya and she was from Andhra Pradesh. Though am notRead more about Paal Payasam[…]
Vermicelli ( semiya) and Semolina(Rava ) Idli is one of the healthiest breakfast recipe. It is made of complex carbohydrates and protein, steamed and very less oil is used. When served with sambar, it becomes a perfect breakfast, healthy and sumptuous. The greatest advantage of this Idli is that it can be prepared instantly. NoRead more about Vermicelli and Semolina Idli[…]
It was raining and was a cold night yesterday in Chennai. And I was having a bad cold and a sore throat. I wanted to make something warm, soothing and healthy for myself. So, decided to make my usual spicy tomato soup. When I opened my fridge, I found only 3 tomatoes. Hardly enough forRead more about Chow Chow and Tomato Soup[…]
It’s really a task to give a well balanced, healthy, interesting and tasty packed lunch everyday. And it is this challenge that kindles the creativity in a person to think of varieties. When I bought bunches of fresh methi yesterday, I decided that it was going to a part of today’s lunch menu. Generally IRead more about Methi and Moong Masala rice[…]
Othappam is a thick pancake, with toppings cooked right into the batter. It’s our South Indian version of Pizza, a more healthier version. A very ideal breakfast option as it has complex carbohydrates, protein, minerals and vitamins and fibre and needless to say, yummy:) Ingredients Othappam batter- 1 cup Semolina( suji) – 2 tbsps BoiledRead more about Mini Vegetables and Cheese Othappam[…]
Masala vadai is one of the most famous tea time snack of Tamilnadu. It will be available in almost every single tea shop. Its crisp outside and soft inside. Made out of chana dal, it’s a healthy snack too:) Ingredients Chana dal- 1 cup Red chillies- 5-6 Fennel seeds- 1 tsp Hing- 1/2 tsp SaltRead more about Masala Vadai[…]
Unripe tomatoes or raw tomatoes will be pale green all over, feel nearly solid and will have a more acidic or tart flavour which makes it very ideal to use for making spicy gravies, specially Chetinadu style. Ingredients Chopped green tomatoes- 3 cups Chopped shallots – 1/2 cup ( small onions or madras onions) CrushedRead more about Green tomatoes in creamy coconut and almond gravy[…]
To make 1 cup of dal, add atleast 2-3 cups of water, depending on the type of dal. Soak whole pulses overnight and other dals for one hour before cooking.This will reduce the cooking time. Vitamin B also increases in the pulse. Always add hot water to the gravy to enhance the taste. Add 1Read more about Cooking tips for Indian cooking[…]
These are very soft, mildly sweet, nutty, melt in mouth,chocolate brownies. And certainly you just cannot stop with one:) My all time favourite. Hope you all enjoy too 🙂 Ingredients. Serves- 15 Eggs- 4 Unsalted butter- 100 gms Powdered sugar- 160 gms( approximately 1 and 1/2 cups) Flour( maida) – 100 gms Cocoa powder- 4Read more about Cocoa Walnut Brownies[…]
Paneer, also known as Indian cottage cheese. is a fresh cheese. It is an unaged, acid-set, non-melting farmer cheese or curd cheese made by curdling heated milk with lemon juice, vinegar, or any other food acids. It is very rich in protein, calcium and vitamin A. Paneer is popular among children as well as adults.Read more about Paneer Fried Rice[…]
