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Friday, September 25, 2009



Coconut Chutney



 IngredientsCoconut -1/2 cupRed chillies-2Garlic-1Pottukadalai-4tsp(Roasted Split chick peas)Salt to tasteTemperingOil-1tspMustard-1/2tspJeera-1/4tspUrad dhal-1/4tspCurry leaves-littleMethodGrind all above ingredients to a smooth paste.Temper it. 




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Paper Dosa



 IngredientsDhal Idly Batter(Dilute it with water,not very thin)Oil to make dosaMethodMake dosa as usual in an iron tawa.Cook it till crisp(do not turn the dosa).




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Thursday, September 24, 2009



Kasi Halwa (White Pumpkin Halwa)



IngredientsGrated white Pumpkin -1 cup(squeeze out excess water)Sugar-1/2 cup + 1/3 cupGhee-5tspMelon seeds-2tspCardamom powder-1/4tspYellow food colour-a pinchMethodHeat 1 tsp of ghee in a pan fry the pumpkin till raw smell goes off & cooked.Add sugar ,cardamom powder,yellow food colour & melon seeds, cook it till dry.Now add the ghee & cook till the halwa leaves the sides of the pan. Serve it warm.Sending this to FIL - GHEE SWEETS by Sanghi & Sweets and Savouries event by saraswathiIam dedicating this to my friend Nithya.....            




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Wednesday, September 23, 2009



Dhal Idly



Ingredients Idly rice-3 & 1/2 cupUrad dhal-1 & 1/2 cupMethi-1tspAval (Poha)-1 cupMasoor dhal-1/4 cupChanna dhal-1/4 cupYellow moongh dhal-1/4 cupSabudana /Sago-1/4 cupSalt to tasteMethodSoak urad dhal separately & all other ingredients together separately.Grind urad dhal batter till fluffy ,keep it aside.Grind the other ingredients to a smooth batter.Mix both the batters add salt & leave it to ferment overnight.Next day make Idly asusual.Note:The batter should not be very watery to make idly.To make dosa dilute a bit.Courtesy:I used Rashmi's paper dosa batter to make Idly with a small change.....




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Chicken Lettuce Wraps



Ingredients for the sauceSugar-1/2tspSoy sauce-3tspRice vinegar or plain vinegar-1tspTomato ketchup-1tbspLime juice-1tspSesame oil-1tspMustard paste-1/2tspRed chilly paste-2tspSalt & pepper to taste(Mix all above ingredients together in a bowl)Other ingredientsLettuce leaves-4 or 5Minced chicken-1 cupChopped onion-1/2Chopped garlic-5Ginger paste-1tspChopped spring onions-1 bunch (optional)Sesame oil-1tspMethodHeat oil in a pan fry onion,garlic,ginger & spring onions till light brown.Now in high flame fry the chicken for 2 minutes.Now add the sauce & fry it till cooked & dry.Cool it & place 2 tsp of the mixture in each lettuce leaves,roll & serve it immediately.Note:Vegetarians can replace chicken with minced soy chunks.You can also roll it in steamed cabbage leaves instead of lettuce .




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Tuesday, September 22, 2009



Kunukku



IngredientsIdly rice-1 cupLong grain rice-1 cupMasoor dhal-1 cup(You can replace with thur dhal)Channa dhal-3/4 cupUrad dhal-1/4 cupRed chillies-8Hing-littleCurry leaves-littleDesiccated coconut-1tbspSalt to tasteOil-to deep fryMethodSoak everthing for 2 hrs .Add salt & curry leaves, grind it to a bit thick coarse paste.Mix desiccated coconut.Heat oil in a pan drop small balls with a spoon or hand.Deep fry it till all sides are golden brown & crisp.Serve it with any chutney....Note:You can also add onions for extra taste.Courtesy:Shanti with a small change.....




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Jeera Rice



 Ingredients Basmati rice-1 cupSalt to tasteTemperingGhee-1tspOil-1tspJeera-1tspCloves-1.Cardamom-1,Cinnamon-a small piece.Sliced onion-1tspMethodHeat oil & ghee in a pan tempet it.Add rice ,salt & water.Cover & cook it in medium flame till done.Serve it with my Gosht Ka Sherva.




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Gosht Ka Sherva



Ingredients dry fried & made into a smooth paste.Peanuts-2tspDesiccated coconut-2tspSesame seeds-1 & 1/2tspOther ingredientsMutton-1/2 poundGreen chillies-8Sliced onion-2tbspGinger & Garlic paste-1/2tspMint leaves chopped-a hand fullSalt to tasteTurmeric powder-1/4tspCurd-1/4 cupFried onions till brown-1tbspLime juice-1tspTempering (Optional)Oil-1tspCloves-1,Cardamom-1,Cinnamon-1/4''MethodHeat oil in a pressure cooker temper it.Fry onion,green chillies,mint,ginger & garlic paste for 2 minutes.Now add salt ,ground paste,turmeric powder & curd.Add little water & cook it till done.Before serving mix fried onions & lime juice.This goes very well with jeera rice .




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Saturday, September 19, 2009



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Thank you Sangeetha for the lovely award.I am receiving this for the second time.Very motivating. Now its right time for me to do more homework on my blog.Thanks once again for remembering me !!!!!!!!!!!!




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Friday, September 18, 2009



Mushroom & Dill Leaves Varuval



Ingredients Sliced mushroom-1 pckChopped onion-1/2Chopped tomato -1/2Chopped dill leaves-1/2 bunchGinger & Garlic paste-1tspSlit green chillies-5Pepper powder-1/2tspSalt to tasteTemperingOil-2tspMustard-1tspCurry leaves-littleMethodHeat oil in a pan temper it .Fry onions till light brown.Now add remaining ingredients & fry it till mushrooms are cooked & dry(do not add water).Serve it garnished with dill leaves.




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Sailaja Damodaran
Tempe, Arizona, United States
Hi everyone,I have started this site as my hobby for all food lovers.I usually don't measure while cooking,but now Iam really trying hard to give you all the exact measurement.All recipes are made in my style,You can alter the ingredients according to your taste if you want.Hope all of you will enjoy !!!!
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