Kaara Kulmabu (South Indian Special)

         Rice and some type of spicy gravies are a common one in a southindian home. We make it daily at home, I love to try different types of gravies so we wont get bored having the same thing again and again. Lets c how to do dis home. INGREDIENTS: Brinjal - 3 nos Small Onion (Sambar Onion) - 10 whole Fenugreek - 1 1/2 tbs Bengal gram - 1 tbs Tomato - 1 Chopped (Small) Red...

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Idiyappam

        Idiyappam /sevai/string hopper is a very popular Tamilnadu/kerala breakfast recipe. Its really liked by ever childrens in home. Let c how to do this in home easily. INGREDIENTS: Rice flour - 1 cup Water - 1.3 to 1.5 cup Salt as needed Gingely oil - 1 tsp METHOD: Boil water well, add salt and oil to it.Add the boiling water little by little to the rice flour and...

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Bisibela Bath

          Bisibelabath is a very popular dish in Karnataka. The name Bisi bele bhaath is a phrase, which literally means "Hot Lentil Rice", as in Kannada.  I am a great fan of this rice dish. It tastes great when served hot with papads and onion raita.  INGREDIENTS: Raw Rice - 1 cup Tur dal - 1/2 cup Tamarind - small lemon sized ball  Oil -1 tbsp Ghee...

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Paneer pulao

This pulao is similar to my peas pulao except with the addition of paneer . It is very mildly spiced and is very tasty. It hardly takes 10 minutes to prepare this pulao.Those who do not have much time to spend in the kitchen, here is a satisfying and tasty dinner idea for you. INGREDIENTS: Basmati rice -1 cup Water - 2 cups Onion - 2 Green chillies - 2 Ginger-garlic paste -1 tsp Peas - 1/2 cup Paneer...

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Paneer Ladoo

Paneer ladoo is my latest discovery, i got this recipe from the milkmaid website and it is pretty easy to make and taste so yum. You just need a handful of ingredients and this is a tasty ladoo. INGREDEINTS: Paneer - 200 grams crumbled (Recipe here) Sweetened Condensed Milk - 100 grams Saffron for decoration Cardamom Powder - 1/4 tsp Pink Food Colour few drops Kewra Essence few drops METHOD: Take...

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Tomato curry leaves chutney

  This is my go to chutney recipe, i make a big batch of this and keep it in fridge and use it through out the week. lil one loves it so much, this chutney taste amazing with idli, dosa..Even have it with roti or chapati..It taste wonderful..This is very easy to make..Also use good amount of oil in the chutney which preserves it  for a long time.. INGREDIENTS: Tomatoes - 3 large chopped Oil...

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Tomato peas biriyani

Biriyani is everyone favourite. Dat too childrens never eat peas biriyani. If we do biriyani with peas. They used to eat. Lets c how to do dat in home easily. INGREDIENTS: Basmati Rice 1 cup Peas ( I used frozen) 1/2 cup Onion 1 Tomato 2 Ginger/ Garlic 1 tsp Turmeric 1/4 tsp Garam Masala 1/2 tsp Red chili powder 3/4 tsp Water 1 & 1/2 cup METHOD: Wash and soak Basmati Rice for 20 min...

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Pudhina Pulao

  Today I want to share an easy to make with less effort Pudina flavored rice. Its healthy one pot meal. Pudina has very strong flavor and good for digestion, so I am trying to prepare 2/3 times in a month. This is the best idea to give it in a kids lunch box. Even bachelor can cook this rice easily and enjoy ! INGREDIENTS: Basmati Rice 1 cup Onion 1 Mint leaves 1/2 cup Cilantro 1/2 cup Ginger...

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Aloo Gobi

Aloo Gobi is a delicious main dish made with potatoes, cauliflower, and a great blend of spices. Aloo Gobi can be served with various breads, such as rotis, parathas, and puris. INGREDIENTS: 2 cups of cut cauliflower (cut into small florets) 2 medium potatoes (cubed into bite sized pieces) 1/2 inch shredded ginger 3 teaspoons coriander powder (dhania) 1/4 teaspoon turmeric (haldi) 1/4 teaspoon...

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Fried Popcorn Chicken

Today's recipe is going to be POPCORN..What POPCORN? Yes POPCORN..But it is POPCORN CHICKEN…KFC's most famous recipe, I am going to remodel it to my taste and construct it so that we can enjoy it in home daily..To be Frank I have never tasted it, but I browsed so much and checked out so many pictures and I can imagine how it will taste in real.. INGREDIENTS: For Marinating Chicken: Boneless...

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Ven Pongal

Ven pongal is a very easy and comfort food. Mostly in weekend mornings I make it to laze around.I make it only with chutney if I want to make it simple. But brinjal or any sort of gothsu will be great side dish for pongal. Lets c how to do it easily in home. INGREDEINTS: Raw rice - 1 cup Moong dal/pasi paruppu - 1/4 cup Water - 4 cups Salt - as needed Ginger chopped - 1 tblsp Asafoetida - 1 pinch To...

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Mushroom Pulao

Mushroom pulao is a very tasty and flavorful dish and can be made in a matter of few minutes. INGREDIENTS: Basmati Rice- 1 cup Button mushrooms- 150 grams Onion- 2 medium size Ginger-Garlic paste- 2 tsp Green chilli- 2-3 Mint leaves- handful Coriander leaves- handful Thick Curd- 3 tbsp (should not be sour) Salt to taste For the seasoning:  Oil -1 tbsp Cinnamon -1 inch piece Bay leaf...

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Pineapple Pulissery

Pulissery is another popular sweet and sour yogurt based dish from Kerala. It is one of the many dishes in the Onam Sadya menu.  Today we will learn how to make pineapple pulissery following this easy recipe. As it is a very simple recipe. INGREDIENTS: Pineapple -1 cup chopped Turmeric powder -1/4 tsp  Chilli powder -1/2 tsp Salt needed Curd/yogurt -1 1/4 cup For Grinding:  Grated...

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Bhindhi Masala

Lady's finger is one of my favorite vegetable. I love preparing this very simple bhindi masala/lady's finger masala as it goes well with both rice and roti. Today let us see how to prepare bhindi masala/Lady's finger recipe/Okra recipe/Vendakka masala following this easy recipe. INGREDIENTS: Lady finger -500 grams (tender ones) Onion - 2 thinly sliced Tomato - 2 finely chopped Green Chilli - 1-2...

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Carrot Halwa

Carrot Halwa or Gajar ka halwa as it is known in Hindi is a very popular Indian dessert made with carrots. It is a very simple and delicious dessert and can be done in a few minutes time. North Indian style of making carrot halwa is almost the same, but has more nuts and khoya is added to it INGREDIENTS: Carrots -250 grams (1/4 kg) Milk -3/4 cup (boiled) Sugar - 1/4 cup Cashew nuts -5-6 Raisins...

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Chenna Masala

Chole also known as Chana Masala is a chickpea dish cooked in a spicy tomato gravy. INGREDIENTS: 1 15 oz can of chickpeas (kable chana, Garbanzo beans) 3 tablespoons oil Pinch of asafetida (Hing) 1 teaspoon cumin seeds 1 tablespoon Besan (gram flour) (available in Indian grocery stores) 1 large tomato chopped 1 teaspoon ginger paste 1 teaspoon chopped green chilies 2 teaspoons coriander powder 1/2...

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Veg Kuruma (South Indian Style)

   Vegetable Korma is a delicious combination of several vegetables in a creamy sauce. It is often served in Indian restaurants. Korma can be served with any Indian bread or rice. INGREDEINTS: 2 1/2 cups chopped vegetables (cauliflower, green peas, carrot, green beans, red bell pepper) 1/2 cup chopped fried paneer 3 tablespoons oil Pinch of asafetida (hing) 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds...

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Atta Ka Halwa (Godhumai Halwa)

Atta ka Halwa, is a delicious sweet dessert. This is easy to make and with few ingredients. Atta ka halwa is made with whole wheat flour, sugar, and clarified butter, flavored with cardamom. I love the sweet aroma and flavor of cardamom, for me cardamom is must to have any sweet I make. INGREDIENTS: 1/2 cup whole wheat flour 1/3 cup ghee, clarified butter 1/2 cup sugar 2 cups water 10-12 raisins 1/4...

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Kesar Peda (Milk Sweet)

   Kesar peda is a classic sweet made for festive occasions. They are delicious and made with very few ingredients, milk and sugar, flavored with cardamom and saffron. This is a easy recipe to make. INGREDIENTS: 2 cups dry milk powder 1 cup heavy cream 1/2 cup sugar 1/4 teaspoon crushed cardamom Few strands of saffron 1 tablespoon milk to soak the saffron 1 tablespoon sliced pistachios...

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Pasta Kichadi

Every since my childhood days I am a big fan of Rava and Semiya kichadi. Tried to infuse those flavours in pasta and luckily it turned out well:-)  If you are thinking how pasta will taste with Indian spices try this.  Based on the name you give to dish, serve it with either chutney or raita. I am more inclined towards the title kichadi:-) INGREDIENTS: Macaroni - 1 cup (I used whole...

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Sweet Corn Veg Soup

A comforting, thick and filling vegetarian soup without being heavy. Delicately flavored broth that has carrots, corn kernels, cabbage and beans going into it. Extremely easy to prepare provided you have cream style corn on hand. INGREDIENTS: Sweet Corn, cream style: 1 tin Sweet corn kernels: 1/2 cup (boiled) Vegetable stock: 1.25 litres (5 cups) OR water French beans: 8 (finely chopped) Cabbage:...

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Mushroom fry

Mushroom fry is one of those easy to make stir fry dishes that makes for a delicious side with chapati or rotis INGREDIENTS: Edible white mushrooms - 3 cups, cleaned, skin peeled and sliced Onions - 2, medium, sliced Tomato - 1, medium, chopped Green chilis - 2, slit lengthwise Ginger garlic paste - 1 tsp Crushed black pepper powder - 6- 7 peppercorns Turmeric powder - 1/4 tsp Red chili powder...

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Chicken Masala Balls

Chicken masala balls have a hot and spicy aroma that fills the room while being cooked and a flavor that makes these party appetizers almost impossible to resist.The grilled balls are absolutely perfect on their own and offer a healthy alternative but nothing to beat the crisp deep fried version. INGREDIENTS: 1/2 kg boneless chicken pieces, cleaned and washed 1 large onion finely sliced 8-10...

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Palak Poori

Palak puri with pickle has always been my favorite combo,doesn’t’ sound yummy !! Every Saturday when our school on half day,  my mom gives us this green puri with pickle. After coming back to school she prepared a full meal. This is a good way feed spinach to fussy kids. This puri doesn't required anything and can be paired with boondi raita or pickle. INGREDIENTS: Wheat flour   1...

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Paal poli (South Indian special)

Paal Boli is an authentic and traditional dish. Deep fried puri soaked in a tasty milk reduction. Divine is the word. I can eat it all day:-) INGREDIENTS: All- purpose- flour / Maida - 1 cup Rava/ Sooji - 1 tbsp Salt - pinch Oil - 2 tbsp + to grease the baking pan + to grease the rolling board Luke warm Water - 1/4 cup For Milk Sauce Evaporated Milk - 1 can Condensed milk - 1 tbsp + 1/2 tbsp Sugar...

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