tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3450815402366574552024-03-05T19:08:56.043+05:30YummiliciousBeing the foodie that I am.., I couldn't refrain myself from starting a blog about food, recipes, nutrition, kitchen accessories, table decoration, the best restaurants in town etc.. One can find different cuisines and different genres of food in here.. Right from Soups and starters to refreshing drinks and desserts.., You name it.., You got it!! So enjoy... :)Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-345081540236657455.post-83522935449291053862010-10-11T20:41:00.003+05:302010-10-11T23:15:07.265+05:30One of MY favorite fruits!! :)<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPhTXO-N7mCcu6QlQkGLRVJ52B0e85LX9RqR-mDJMjMgMGXMWUcphvhwsZ_o1ieRuoWDvVBQa7IDrzomr_CgsuqoDy01KPwtf9FRZY2Mr_7lcTh7bIuiVHNkHAIBPke38bQHXxc91CDu60/s1600/abc+961.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPhTXO-N7mCcu6QlQkGLRVJ52B0e85LX9RqR-mDJMjMgMGXMWUcphvhwsZ_o1ieRuoWDvVBQa7IDrzomr_CgsuqoDy01KPwtf9FRZY2Mr_7lcTh7bIuiVHNkHAIBPke38bQHXxc91CDu60/s400/abc+961.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5526807559743426498" /></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-345081540236657455.post-13719214161458053532010-10-08T13:01:00.007+05:302010-10-11T13:02:58.117+05:30Bisi Bele Huli Anna<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5DULQyvH02p7sw9oF-Mmx6wOZ8BBeynyXbCAYHVCxFBbwz-VeNXosEzYdRMkTQePn89gaku7Lz5HaHygIoEiB5D_I3KWz0dfpiAe4XXhBYdJbT4Ao6GolMopkKTOPsUTO4zCSPtEk-YDn/s1600/Image0954+(2).jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 291px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5DULQyvH02p7sw9oF-Mmx6wOZ8BBeynyXbCAYHVCxFBbwz-VeNXosEzYdRMkTQePn89gaku7Lz5HaHygIoEiB5D_I3KWz0dfpiAe4XXhBYdJbT4Ao6GolMopkKTOPsUTO4zCSPtEk-YDn/s400/Image0954+(2).jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5526682475497142050" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><u><br /></u></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" >This has been a childhood favorite of mine.., I remember coaxing my aunt (who is a specialist in making <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Bisi</span>) to make some for me whenever she was visiting.. :).., So it comes as a surprise to me that I took such a long time to get this posted on my blog!! :) <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Bisi</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Bele</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Huli</span> Anna., which is also known as <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">Bisi</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">Bele</span> Bath I guess is originally a dish of <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">Karnataka</span>.., I remember the times when we were in <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">Bengaluru</span> and how I loved to gorge on <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">Bisi</span>.., so much so.., that Raj literally grew tired of it!! :D This tangy, <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">Sambar</span> type rice with all the veggies is a very healthy recipe (if one goes easy on the ghee and the nuts).., ideal for kids who fuss around veggies.., :) :) :)., </span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" >Happy Reading!!!</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><br /></span></span></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_10">Bisi</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_11">Bele</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_12">Huli</span> Anna</span></span></b></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><br /></span></span></b></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" >Serves: 4</span></span></b></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" >Preparation Time:</span></span></b></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><br /></span></span></b></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><b></b></span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" >Ingredients:</span></span></b></div><div><ul><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" >2 cups Rice</span></span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" >1 cup <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_13">Toor</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_14">dal</span></span></span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" >1/2 cup Ghee</span></span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" >1 Potato, Cubed </span></span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" >2 Carrots, Cubed</span></span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" >1/2 a Cauliflower, Cubed ( You can avoid Cauliflower if you think the dish will get mushy.., but I myself personally <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_15">lovee</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_16">Bisi</span> with all the veggies)</span></span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" >1/2 a cup Green Peas</span></span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" >1/2 a cup Chopped French Beans</span></span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" >1 Onion Diced</span></span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" >Any other vegetable of your choice</span></span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" >1/2 a cup of Mint and Coriander Leaves ( you can choose to avoid the mint leaves if you want)</span></span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" >1/2 a cup of nuts ( Cashew, Almond, Groundnuts.., whole.., not chopped)</span></span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" >Tamarind.., the size of a lemon</span></span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" >2 tsp Mustard seeds</span></span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" >2 tsp Cumin Seeds</span></span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" >2 tsp Coriander Seeds</span></span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" >1 tsp <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_17">Fenugreek</span> Seeds</span></span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" >A few each of Cardamom, Pepper seeds, Cloves</span></span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" >1/2 inch Cinnamon stick</span></span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" >A Star Anise</span></span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" >A tbsp each of <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_18">Urad</span> Dal, <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_19">Chana</span> Dal and Raw rice ( for tempering)</span></span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" >2 Dried red Chillies</span></span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" >A few Curry leaves </span></span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" >Salt to taste</span></span></li></ul><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><br /></span></span></div></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" >Method:</span></span></b></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><br /></span></span></b></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" >Soak the tamarind in warm water. Pressure cook the rice and <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_20">dal</span> separately (add the vegetables to the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_21">dal</span> and pressure cook it.) Simultaneously., toast (NOT BURN NOT ROAST.., JUST TOAST) the dry spices together along with the red chillies and curry leaves.. You can choose to dry toast them or you can add just a tsp of ghee and toast them. Let the mixture cool. Once cooled, grind the spice mixture into a coarse powder. Extract the tamarind pulp and to the tamarind juice add the spice mixture and bring it to boil. Add the cooked <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_22">dal</span> and carefully fold in (try not to break the veggies). Now add the rice to fold in.., Season with salt and check for taste. Add in some more water( the amount of water depends on how watery or thick you want the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_23">Bisi</span> to be) and pressure cook for about 10 <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_24">mins</span> or till two whistles go by.. Turn off the stove. Transfer contents into a serving bowl. Heat the ghee, add the nuts and half the coriander/mint leaves.., fry for a minute and add garnish the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_25">Bisi</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_26">Bele</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_27">Hili</span> Anna with the nut/ghee/coriander mixture..., Serve piping hot with <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_28">Papad</span>/ Potato Chips/<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_29">Boondi</span>/ <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_30">Sev</span>.., :D :D :D Have a yummy meal... Slurp slurp..</span></span></div><div><br /></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-345081540236657455.post-58013818415212412072010-10-07T13:03:00.005+05:302010-10-11T23:12:55.826+05:30Pizza!!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjddya-phBvUyccvqRBIrgQk9yHwaTZ5hNvOV791AwLI7jNaP3xmjJtd1yz-3HCvMmt0gJn0u9ZtwKnz86TspZsI36suJx_gSrwmNPlO6IwRd5EKUUu48DSKm9abiye8y3n244wyuXz-pvi/s1600/Image0804.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 392px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjddya-phBvUyccvqRBIrgQk9yHwaTZ5hNvOV791AwLI7jNaP3xmjJtd1yz-3HCvMmt0gJn0u9ZtwKnz86TspZsI36suJx_gSrwmNPlO6IwRd5EKUUu48DSKm9abiye8y3n244wyuXz-pvi/s400/Image0804.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5525204331678511602" /></a><br />Pizzas are what I crave for nowadays!!! Yum!!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-345081540236657455.post-60237577697915068892010-05-04T16:18:00.006+05:302011-03-17T20:33:44.817+05:30Bagara Baigan / Aubergine in Spicy Indian Gravy..<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMNQ3m5JDLIN-Lszu8QjDJjWwA-UzGfnz1DTKY0di_iPgsjsdxmA7EdgTwrJMegtwIKo3qC07dOh2laqg6VcjNyBtSYEqHinYu8yQqzGckDeO5n-t3-FSoVzHInO3AH-lZW2B0sQgbTTzG/s1600/DSC01092.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 302px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMNQ3m5JDLIN-Lszu8QjDJjWwA-UzGfnz1DTKY0di_iPgsjsdxmA7EdgTwrJMegtwIKo3qC07dOh2laqg6VcjNyBtSYEqHinYu8yQqzGckDeO5n-t3-FSoVzHInO3AH-lZW2B0sQgbTTzG/s400/DSC01092.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5467364985218346850" /></a><br /><div><span class="Apple-style-span" ><span class="Apple-style-span">Out comes another </span><span class="Apple-style-span">recipe from my drafts...</span><span class="Apple-style-span"> One of my favoriteeeeeeeee Hyderabadi recipes.., I've grown up eating Bagara Baigan in almost all of the weddings I've attended as a child :D.., It is a Hyderabadi speciality and whem teamed up with smoking hot Hyderabadi biryani.., it paves way to gastronomical heaven (literally).., It is in fact a very simple recipe.., and let me tell you.., MY DAD taught me how to make this heavenly recipe.., It is a bit high on the oil content.., but is worth every last bit of it.., :) :) :).., Without wasting any more time.., let me introduce you to Hyderabad's very own.., Bagara Baigan., Happy reading...</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" ><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" >Recipe Courtesy :Vahchef @ Vahrevah.com</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" ><br /></span></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" >Bagara Baigan</span></b></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" ><br /></span></b></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" >Serves: 4</span></b></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" >Preparation Time: 45mins-1hour</span></b></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" ><br /></span></b></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" >Ingredients</span></b></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" ><span class="Apple-style-span"><strong style="font-weight: bold; "></strong></span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; ">Small baby Brinjals: 8 - 10</span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; ">Roasted Peanuts: 1 Cup</span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; ">Roasted Sesame Seeds: 3 tbsp</span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; ">Roasted Dry Shredded Coconut: 2 tbsp</span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; ">Finely Chopped Onion: 1 Big</span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; ">Finely Chopped Coriander Leaves: 1 tbsp</span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; ">Sliced Green Chilllies: 2</span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; ">Ginger Garlic Paste: 1 tsp</span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; ">Tomato Paste: 1 tbsp</span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; ">Curry Leaves: 1 Spring</span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; ">Tamarind Paste: 1 tbsp</span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; ">Jaggery or Sugar: 1-2 tsp</span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; ">Cumin Powder: 1 tbsp</span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; ">Coriander Powder: 1tbsp</span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; ">Red Chilli Powder: 1 tbsp</span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; ">Whole Garam Masala Powder: 1 tsp</span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; ">Turmeric: 1/2 tsp</span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; ">Cumin Seeds (Jeera): 1 tsp</span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; ">Mustard Seeds : 1 tsp</span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; ">Fenugreek Seeds: 1 tsp</span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; ">Asafoetida (Hing): 1/2 tsp</span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; ">Cloves: 3-4</span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; ">Cinnamon Stick: 1 (cut into pieces)</span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; ">Elaichi: 3</span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; ">Bay Leaf: 1</span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; ">Salt to Taste</span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; ">Water</span><br /><br />Procedure:</span></b></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" ><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; ">Grind peanuts, sesame seeds, coconut with water. Make a smooth paste. Keep aside.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; "> Heat oil in a pan. Add mustard seeds and when they start spluttering, add cumin seeds and curry leaves. Add cloves, bay leaf, cinamon stick, elaichi. Fry for a minute. Then add chopped green chillies, onion and hing. Fry onions till it gets golden brown.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; "> Add turmeric powder, ginger - garlic paste, red chilli powder, coriander powder, cumin powder, garam masala. Fry for a minute. Then add tomato paste and some salt. Add some water and bring it to boil.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; "> Then add paste of peanuts, sesame seeds & coconut powder & water. Cook for 10 minutes.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; "> In mean time, make slits to eggplant (don't cut end). Shallow fry or deep fry them till they are 80% done.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; "> Add these brinjals to gravy. Then add salt, tamarind juice, jaggery. Cook this gravy on medium heat till brinjals are 100 % cooked.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; "> Garnish this with chopped coriander leaves. Serve hot with pulao, biryani or chapati.</span></span></b></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-345081540236657455.post-71703501027417492922010-05-04T16:15:00.008+05:302010-05-11T10:34:16.620+05:30Aloo Cutlets with Green Dip<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBr6kqtkds10YjkKffzGpx_X1hUwxzwvoOZltEPGU3QpnGYwOpfm_08cu332YSKNKJCcSlP6NoZyt_Y2t0b5KMpsebdzOkKzX_k9DEHq2zWDcb67t07wLglKouErLbWlM7uG4ljhDZJ9wu/s1600/IMG_7702.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBr6kqtkds10YjkKffzGpx_X1hUwxzwvoOZltEPGU3QpnGYwOpfm_08cu332YSKNKJCcSlP6NoZyt_Y2t0b5KMpsebdzOkKzX_k9DEHq2zWDcb67t07wLglKouErLbWlM7uG4ljhDZJ9wu/s400/IMG_7702.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5467364744145249074" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:Verdana, Tahoma, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:medium;"><h5 style="line-height: 1.2; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 19px; font-size: 13px; font-family: Verdana, Tahoma, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; "><br /></h5><h5 style="line-height: 1.2; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 19px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">The heat is almost getting onto my nerves.., Yeow!!! Its an oven out here in Hyderabad. I hate this season where every small thing makes you frustrated and leaves you irritated., We can't go out with friends, can't shop, can't just hang around.., owww nothing!! 44 degrees centigrade is not a normal thing.. :( And I've used up 3 sun blocks over the past 15 days.., Nothing sounds good.., Hmmm moving ahead.., the recipe that I share today is a favorite recipe of mine.., I used to make these Aloo Cutlets with a lot of enthusiasm and a huge appetite as a kid.., Nowadays., I just stick to feeding them to others.., Myth has it that potato is fattening..., :D.., But kids love them., Raj loves them.., So I like making them.. I generally use the potato mixture for the Aloo paranthas to make aloo cutlets.., This time too.., I used leftovers and.., they tasted heavenly.. So here goes the recipe.., </span></span></span></h5><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Aloo Cutlets with Green Dip:</span></span></b></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></b></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Serves: 4</span></span></b></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Preparation Time: 40 minutes</span></span></b></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px; "><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: normal; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></span></b></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px; "><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: normal; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Ingredients:</span></span></span></b></span></div><div><ul><li><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; line-height: 19px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">4-5 medium sized potatoes, </span></span></span></b></li><li><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; line-height: 19px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">1 teaspoon red chili powder</span></span></span></b></li><li><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; line-height: 19px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Salt to taste</span></span></span></b></li><li><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; line-height: 19px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">1 Onion, finely chopped</span></span></span></b></li><li><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; line-height: 19px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">1/4 tsp each of Cumin, Coriander and Chat Masala</span></span></span></b></li><li><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; line-height: 19px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">The Greens Of 3 Spring Onions, finely chopped</span></span></span></b></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">4-5 Green Chillies, Finely Chopped</span></span></span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Juice of 1 lemon</span></span></span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">1/4 bunch of Fresh Coriander leaves, finely Chopped</span></span></span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">2 Eggs (Optional, Eggs are only used as a sealant. My mom insists on the use of eggs while making any sort of cutlet., but I strongly detest)</span></span></span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Oil For Shallow Frying</span></span></span></li></ul><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Method:</span></span></b></span></div></div><p style="line-height: 1.2; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; "><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Boil the potatoes with the skin on. When the potatoes are tender,peel the skins off, and transfer contents into a bowl. Mash with a potato masher or fork immediately, while hot. When cool enough to handle, add red chili powder and salt and, using your hands, mix in well. Add the chopped onions, green chillies, coriander leaves and spring onions.Mix with your hands until all ingredients are well blended. Add the coriander powder, the cumin powder, the chat masala and the lemon juice. Adjust salt and chilly powder to taste. Let the mixture stand for a few minutes. Form potato mixture into round patties about 2 1/2 inches across and 1/2 inch thick. Heat 1/2 cup of the oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat. When the oil is very hot, place the cutlet in the frying pan.( You can actually dip the cutlet in egg and then place it in the oil. This way you wouldn't worry about the shape of the cutlet being lost) Repeat with more cutlets, frying about four at a time, not overcrowding the pan. When browned (about 1 minute), turn the cutlets over and brown the other side. Remove from the heat, place on brown paper or paper towels to drain, and keep warm. After half the cutlets are cooked, discard the used oil, wipe out the pan, and use the remaining 1/2 cup of oil.<br /><br /></span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></b></p><p style="line-height: 1.2; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; "><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Green Dip/ Mint Chutney<br /></span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></p><p style="line-height: 1.2; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; "><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Ingredients:</span></span></b></p><p style="line-height: 1.2; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; "></p><ul><li><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">1/4 bunch of fresh coriander leaves</span></span></span></b></li><li><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">1 Bunch Of Fresh Mint Leaves</span></span></span></b></li><li><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">3-4 Green Chillies ( depending upon your taste)</span></span></span></b></li><li><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">2 tsp Lemon Juice</span></span></span></b></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">1 cup Plain Yogurt</span></span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Salt to taste</span></span></li></ul><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Method:</span></span></b><p></p><p style="line-height: 1.2; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; "><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Grind the Coriander leaves, the mint leaves and the green chillies along with the lemon juice to a fine paste in the mixer. Add yogurt to this mixture and stir well to blend. Add salt to taste. Transfer the contents to a serving dish.<br /></span></span></p><p style="line-height: 1.2; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></p><p style="line-height: 1.2; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Serve chilled with hot Aloo Cutlets... :) :) :)</span></span></p></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-345081540236657455.post-75352457781623471612010-05-04T16:13:00.005+05:302010-10-18T19:26:08.619+05:30Semiya Paayasam/ Vermicelli Dessert<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3zzzYGZJ184nEs9TZjOqFY0txaiP49JUrufE4rEKwP5ovWipugZEvBqDYFNVenufxPq4WUqSScDRpH-9JVtdh63B9wB-4dyg1XriThQ1SYs9B4PmprmRCCCQ0RFp-2i2CcP9TwV2sMqBa/s1600/IMG_7699.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 332px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3zzzYGZJ184nEs9TZjOqFY0txaiP49JUrufE4rEKwP5ovWipugZEvBqDYFNVenufxPq4WUqSScDRpH-9JVtdh63B9wB-4dyg1XriThQ1SYs9B4PmprmRCCCQ0RFp-2i2CcP9TwV2sMqBa/s400/IMG_7699.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5467364051589638370" /></a><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><u><br /></u></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><u><br /></u></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3zzzYGZJ184nEs9TZjOqFY0txaiP49JUrufE4rEKwP5ovWipugZEvBqDYFNVenufxPq4WUqSScDRpH-9JVtdh63B9wB-4dyg1XriThQ1SYs9B4PmprmRCCCQ0RFp-2i2CcP9TwV2sMqBa/s1600/IMG_7699.jpg"></a><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span">I rarely make desserts at home.., Raj doesn't prefer sweets.., neither do I.. But I do make the occasional chocolate.., or bake a cake once in a while.., But yes!! I do make the paal paayasam (milk porridge) or gajar ka halwa during festival season.., We offer it to Gods as "Naivedyam" and it is a must on every auspicious occasion.. The recipe which I am sharing today is of the "Semiya Paayasam".. It is a very simple recipe.., with very simple ingredients. Happy reading!!</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span">Semiya Payasam</span></span></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span">Serves: 2</span></span></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span">Preparation time: 45 minutes</span></span></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><br /></span></span></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span">Ingredients:</span></span></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><ul><li><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span"> </span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span">1 1/2 litres of Milk</span></span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span">Half a cup Sugar</span></span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span">Half a tin of Condensed milk</span></span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span">1 cup Roasted Vermicelli</span></span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span">1/2 cup Ghee</span></span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span">Fistful of Almonds, Cashews and Raisins</span></span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span">5-6 Cardamom pods</span></span></li></ul><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span">Method:</span></span></b></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><br /></span></span></b></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span">Boil the milk in a thick bottomed pan over low flame.., Keep stirring once in a while to avoid burning. Add the sugar and gently keep stirring. Now, add in the condensed milk stirring gently. Boil for about 30 minutes till the milk reduces to about 3/4th litres. In another pan heat half the ghee and roast the roasted Vermicelli.. :) yes!! It definitely brings out more flavor. Roast for 2 minutes and transfer the contents slowly into the milk. People say that the milk curdles if added vice versa..,Hmm well!! I've tried both ways and believe me.., the milk does not Curdle... After adding the Vermicelli keep stirring so that the vermicelli doesn't settle at the bottom of the pan and burn. Simultaneously.., wash the almonds, cashews and raisins.., Chop the almonds and cashews into small pieces. Peel the Cardamom pods and powder the seeds. Do not discard the pods. In a pan, add heat the remaining ghee. Add the chopped almonds, cashews and raisins and fry till golden brown. Add the ghee-nuts mixture to the milk mixture and keep stirring. Add the cardamom powder and the cardamom pods.., Stir for another 5 minutes and turn off the heat. This payasam can be served hot or chilled.., It is ideally served with hot Vada.. :)</span></span></div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-345081540236657455.post-5447393955717359152010-05-04T16:11:00.010+05:302010-10-05T15:25:27.433+05:30Butter Chicken<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHXybkROiXdkkaW2mBFidNj39ewulWcFT6YpXWhYYykC0JXCURVGEYojOv-5YhCF17MU-ykRx_UX9KE0jeEfQ0FhJRNzXXFoaQTA1_kQyBfXHwPVb5fjvnN_8MUKsW7Ft-vUICpbQLANFT/s1600/IMG_7890+(2).JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHXybkROiXdkkaW2mBFidNj39ewulWcFT6YpXWhYYykC0JXCURVGEYojOv-5YhCF17MU-ykRx_UX9KE0jeEfQ0FhJRNzXXFoaQTA1_kQyBfXHwPVb5fjvnN_8MUKsW7Ft-vUICpbQLANFT/s400/IMG_7890+(2).JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5467363481454842402" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Now this one has been lying in my drafts for over four months now.., And it would have still been there for another year if I hadn't taken pity on it.., :D Seriously.., I hardly get the time to blog nowadays., I'm always preoccupied with so many things that blogging has taken a backseat.., Hmm.., about the recipe., this is one of my husband's favorite recipes.. He is a hardcore non vegetarian and it is a challenge for me to whip up different NV dishes for him.., But Butter chicken as I told you.., is a favorite of his and I've made it sooo many times that its almost a childs play for me.., Happy reading.., </span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Butter Chicken:</span></span></span></b></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></span></b></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Serves: 6</span></span></span></b></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Preparation Time: 45 minutes</span></span></span></b></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></span></b></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Ingredients:</span></span></span></b></div><ul><li><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; "><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Chicken - 1 kg, skinned, boned and diced</span></span></span></span></b></li><li><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; "><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Curd - 150 ml</span></span></span></span></b></li><li><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; "><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Almonds - 50 gms, crushed</span></span></span></span></b></li><li><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; "><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Cinnamon - 1/4 tsp, crushed</span></span></span></span></b></li><li><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; "><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Cloves - 1/4 tsp, crushed</span></span></span></span></b></li><li><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; "><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Bay leaves - 1/4 tsp, crushed</span></span></span></span></b></li><li><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; "><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Green cardamom - 4</span></span></span></span></b></li><li><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; "><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Ginger pulp - 1 tsp</span></span></span></span></b></li><li><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; "><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Garlic pulp - 1 tsp</span></span></span></span></b></li><li><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; "><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Tomato - 400 gms, chopped</span></span></span></span></b></li><li><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; "><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Onion - 2, chopped</span></span></span></span></b></li><li><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; "><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Fresh coriander - 2 tbsp, chopped</span></span></span></span></b></li><li><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; "><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Fresh cream - 4 tbsp</span></span></span></span></b></li><li><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; "><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Chilli powder - 2 1/2 tsp</span></span></span></span></b></li><li><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; "><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Garam masala powder - 1 tsp</span></span></span></span></b></li><li><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; "><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Food color- A pinch</span></span></span></span></b></li><li><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; "><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Olive oil - 1 tbsp</span></span></span></span></b></li><li><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; "><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Butter - 75 gms</span></span></span></span></b></li><li><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; "><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Salt as per taste</span></span></span></span></b></li></ul><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Method: </span></span></span></b></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></span></b></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">To the curds, add all the dry spices, tomatoes, ginger, garlic, ground almonds, food color and salt and half of the chilly powder. Blend well.., Marinate the chicken pieces properly with this curd mixture and let it it stand for 10 minutes. In a pan, heat butter and olive oil. Add chopped onions and fry till pink. Add the chicken mixture and saute for about 10-12 minutes. Add the remaining chilly powder and stir properly. Add half the coriander leaves and blend well.., Add in the cream and simmer. Give it a proper stir and let it cook on low heat till the chicken is done.. Check for salt. Garnish with coriander leaves and serve hot with paranthas., or chapathis.. :D :D :D</span></span></span></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-345081540236657455.post-90216903338883004602010-05-04T16:09:00.005+05:302011-03-17T20:10:40.557+05:30Rice Pongal<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg08GAgaOZPn5oU3ib_w9t2czj6ps7bpxXkqn9R_WppcI9TuyaQBU0N3tA1rRKspFv7mvCT8_B-mKm8GVLv1rhHLAf6ksAHs7lozkkbK8fWOJSQG3s1CDqhdLFrMYXyem790A4tn35WMLsO/s1600/DSC01091.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 272px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg08GAgaOZPn5oU3ib_w9t2czj6ps7bpxXkqn9R_WppcI9TuyaQBU0N3tA1rRKspFv7mvCT8_B-mKm8GVLv1rhHLAf6ksAHs7lozkkbK8fWOJSQG3s1CDqhdLFrMYXyem790A4tn35WMLsO/s400/DSC01091.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5467363072844112290" /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: none; " ><b><br /></b></span></a><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: none; " >Phew!!!!!!!! Its been ages since I've blogged..Feels good to be back., Before I share<b> </b>all the juicy bits of NEWS from my end., I want to ask the world how its been?? :) Missed me?? No?? Yes?? Hmmm.., well I missed cooking for sure.., and what I'm publishing has been lying in my drafts for over a year now.., Long time eh?? So Pongal has been a favorite morning meal of mine.., teamed along with Medu-Vada-Sambar.., it surely works magic in the tummy.., I aint wasting any more time.., here comes the recipe.., Happy reading!! And guys.., I'M BACK!!!!</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: none; " ><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: none; " ><b>Pongal</b></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: none; " ><b><br /></b></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: none; " ><b>Serves: 2</b></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: none; " ><b>Preparation Time: 40 minutes</b></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: none; " ><b><br /></b></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: none; " ><b>Ingredients:</b></span></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" ><p></p></span></b></div><div><b><p style="font-weight: normal; display: inline !important; "><span class="Apple-style-span" >1 cup Rice</span></p></b></div><div><b><p style="font-weight: normal; display: inline !important; "><span class="Apple-style-span" >1 cup Moong dal</span></p></b></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" ><span class="Apple-style-span"><p style="display: inline !important; "><span></span></p></span><span class="Apple-style-span"><p style="display: inline !important; "><span></span></p><p style="display: inline !important; "><span><span>6 cups Water</span></span></p></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" ><span class="Apple-style-span"><p style="display: inline !important; "><span><span></span></span></p></span><span class="Apple-style-span"><p style="display: inline !important; "><span></span></p><p style="display: inline !important; "><span><span>3 Green Chillies</span></span></p></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" ><span class="Apple-style-span"><p style="display: inline !important; "><span><span></span></span></p></span><span class="Apple-style-span"><p style="display: inline !important; "><span></span></p><p style="display: inline !important; "><span><span>¼ inch Ginger</span></span></p></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" ><span class="Apple-style-span"><p style="display: inline !important; "><span><span></span></span></p></span><span class="Apple-style-span"><p style="display: inline !important; "><span></span></p><p style="display: inline !important; "><span><span>2 tsp. Ghee</span></span></p></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" ><span class="Apple-style-span"><p style="display: inline !important; "><span><span></span></span></p></span><span class="Apple-style-span"><p style="display: inline !important; "><span></span></p><p style="display: inline !important; "><span><span>1 tsp. Whole black pepper</span></span></p></span></span></div><div><p style="display: inline !important; "><span class="Apple-style-span" >1 tsp. Cumin seeds</span></p></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" ><span class="Apple-style-span"><p style="display: inline !important; "><span><span></span></span></p></span><span class="Apple-style-span"><p style="display: inline !important; "><span></span></p><p style="display: inline !important; "><span><span>Turmeric powder - a pinch</span></span></p></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" ><span class="Apple-style-span"><p style="display: inline !important; "><span><span></span></span></p></span><span class="Apple-style-span"><p style="display: inline !important; "><span></span></p><p style="display: inline !important; "><span><span>10 - 15 Cashew nuts</span></span></p></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" ><span class="Apple-style-span"><p style="display: inline !important; "><span><span></span></span></p></span><span class="Apple-style-span"><p style="display: inline !important; "><span></span></p><p style="display: inline !important; "><span><span>Curry leaves</span></span></p><p style="font-weight: bold; "></p></span></span></div><div><div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" ><p style="font-weight: normal; "><span class="Apple-style-span"><br /></span></p><p style="font-weight: normal; "><span><b>Method:</b></span></p><p style="font-weight: normal; "><span>Mix 1 cup rice and 1 cup moong dal .Add 3 times water (6 cups) and steam until it is over cooked. Cut 3 green chillies and 1/4 inch ginger into fine pieces. Take 2 tsp ghee in a frying pan and add 1 tsp whole black peppers, and 1 tsp cumin seeds. When the peppers burst add chillies, ginger pieces and a pinch of turmeric powder. Add cashew nuts and remove the pan when the cashews are roasted and begin to smell. Add this to cooked dal-rice mix. Add 1/2 tsp. salt, a sprig of curry leaves and mix well. Add some ghee while serving</span><span>.</span></p></span></b></div></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-345081540236657455.post-8630794235460328852010-05-04T16:08:00.001+05:302010-05-06T16:23:55.446+05:30Mamidikaaya pappu/ Mango Dal<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6vKz8qz6jE_jGZXiyLL_JxKhWaPdf-pwqhM_4IpMK-b48iBzplE2T5Zbc56Yi4WBegoNol35jv-ZCMGABXVZQg0WllPx0-YC8nEcyMrpjliI4gU5Pr6LgHYlISOogFaL9RoCqRSkQxAgf/s1600/IMG_7883+(3).jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 389px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6vKz8qz6jE_jGZXiyLL_JxKhWaPdf-pwqhM_4IpMK-b48iBzplE2T5Zbc56Yi4WBegoNol35jv-ZCMGABXVZQg0WllPx0-YC8nEcyMrpjliI4gU5Pr6LgHYlISOogFaL9RoCqRSkQxAgf/s400/IMG_7883+(3).jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5467362539999509410" /></a><br /><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">I have known to make the mamidikaaya pappu ever since I was 8. Yeah!! I love mangoes.., Raw, and ripe.., I remember Amma making use of the mango in so many different ways..., The mango juice, the sweet mango pickle, the avakais, the mango pappu, mango puliogare..., and I remember eating raw mango dipped in salt and chilly powder!! That is heaven!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Today's recipe is of the very tangy and very, very yummy Mamidikaya Pappu... </span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Mamidikaya Pappu / Mango Dal:</span></span></b></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Serves: 2</span></span></b></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Preparation Time: 30 minutes </span></span></b></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></b></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Ingredients:</span></span></b></div><div><ul><li><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; line-height: 19px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">3/4 cup Arhar dal (Kandi pappu)</span></span></span></b></li><li><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; line-height: 19px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">1 medium sized Raw Mango</span></span></span></b></li><li><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; line-height: 19px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">1 medium sized Onion, Chopped into big chunks</span></span></span></b></li><li><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; line-height: 19px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Chilly Powder and Salt, to taste ( you can use green chillies instead of Chilly powder)</span></span></span></b></li><li><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; line-height: 19px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">1/2 tsp Turmeric</span></span></span></b></li><li><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; line-height: 19px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">2 tsp Ghee, for tempering</span></span></span></b></li><li><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; line-height: 19px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">1/4 tsp each of Cumin, Mustard and Urad Dal</span></span></span></b></li><li><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; line-height: 19px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">3 Dried Red Chillies</span></span></span></b></li><li><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; line-height: 19px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Few Curry Leaves</span></span></span></b></li><li><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; line-height: 19px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">A pinch of Asafoetida</span></span></span></b></li><li><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; line-height: 19px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">5-6 Garlic Flakes, you can either chop them finely or use them as a whole.</span></span></span></b></li></ul><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px; "><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Method:</span></span></b></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px; "><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></b></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Wash, dry, peel and cut the mango into small pieces avoiding its core. In a pressure cooker, add the Arhar dal and wash it clean. To this, add the mango pieces, the chopped Onions, the turmeric and the chilly powder/green chillies. Add 1 and a 1/2 cup water and pressure cook for 10 minutes or until the cooker gives out 3 whistles. Turn off the heat and let the contents cool. Later, add salt to the dal and mash properly. Keep aside. in a pan, heat the ghee. Split the red chillies and add them to the ghee along with the garlic and the curry leaves. Now add the cumin, mustard and the Urad dal. Add the asafoetida and let the entire contents splutter. To this tempering, add the dal and give the entire mixture a proper stir. Cover and cook on medium heat for 5 minutes. Transfer th contents to a serving dish. Serve with hot rice along with ghee and avakai ( mango pickle). Yummmm!!!! Drool drool!! :D</span></span></span></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-345081540236657455.post-33585972371866843722010-05-04T15:48:00.003+05:302010-05-04T17:24:38.919+05:30Gutthi Vankaya/ Stuffed Aubergine<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9vRd9yaS14mKedpMSwigFkKep6seLKNqz8yQjWDubL6hyb3F09aIc4WzIxSxqNheIFEmkR48CEzhijzYW6Y2WP3CyLwL-WFYy9oEjeXLf7yS4IglC-PWXQUWl8dgjvwvKTmXyJ4wYrdLZ/s1600/DSC01094.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 272px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9vRd9yaS14mKedpMSwigFkKep6seLKNqz8yQjWDubL6hyb3F09aIc4WzIxSxqNheIFEmkR48CEzhijzYW6Y2WP3CyLwL-WFYy9oEjeXLf7yS4IglC-PWXQUWl8dgjvwvKTmXyJ4wYrdLZ/s400/DSC01094.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5467361997423598162" /></a><br /><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Well., a cart load of mangoes (raw and ripe) and veggies have arrived at my doorstep!! Thanks to my relatives who stay in a village about 200 kms away from Hyderabad., I have given away the mangoes to my Granny., who is making about four different types of Avakais.. :D And I've distributed the veggies among my cousins, neighbors and friends.., but even then., I am left with soo many of them without any place for refrigeration. :( So I'm plnning to get done with all these veggies as soon as possible. And, as there are a majority of Aubergines/ Brinjals in different shapes, sizes and colors., I chose to start off with them.. :) Today, I share the recipe of Gutthi Vankaya made from small, green and very, very fresh and tender Brinjals.. :D</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Gutthi Vankaya:</span></span></b></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></b></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Serves: 4</span></span></b></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Preparation Time: 1 Hour</span></span></b></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></b></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Ingredients:</span></span></b></div><div><ul><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">750 gms of Tender Brinjal</span></span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">2 Onions, finely chopped</span></span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">4 tbsp Tamarind pulp</span></span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">3 tbsp fresh Coconut Paste</span></span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">A few Garlic Flakes</span></span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Salt and Chilly Pwd to taste</span></span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">1/2 tsp each of Turmeric, Cumin and Coriander Pwd</span></span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Curry leaves</span></span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">1/4 tsp each of Cumin seeds, Mustard seeds and Urad Dal</span></span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">1 tbsp Groundnut Powder (optional)</span></span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Oil/ Ghee for cooking</span></span></li></ul><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Method: </span></span></b></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></b></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Heat oil in a pan. Fry the Onions and the Garlic Flakes till the onions are pink. Add the coconut and fry on medium heat for another minute. Turn off the stove. Let the mixture cool. Now grind the mixture into a paste. Add some water if necessary. Add the turmeric, cumin and coriander powder. Add half of the tamarind pulp and the groundnut powder. Add salt and chilly powder to taste. Mix in properly. Keep aside. Wash and dry the Brinjals properly. Do not stem the Brinjals. Slit each Brinjal into 4 sections lengthwise . But take care so as to not cut in through. We just need some place to stuff. Now stuff in each Brinjal with the masala mixture. Do this slowly and patiently, so as to not break the Brinjal. Stuff all the Brinjals and if the stuffing remains, keep aside. In a pan heat 2 tsps of oil. Add the cumin seeds, the mustard seeds, urad dal and the curry leaves. Let them splutter. Slowly place the stuffed Brinjals into the pan. Add the remaining Masala . Add some water and cook for about 15 minutes., Very gently add a cup of water and the remaining tamarind pulp. Give the mixture a light stir. Let it cook for another 15 minutes or till the Brinjals are done cooking. Serve gently with Hot Rice.. :D :D :D</span></span></div><div><br /></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-345081540236657455.post-19630906485992877132010-05-03T13:09:00.002+05:302010-05-03T13:10:21.081+05:30Pic Of The Day<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7tKOACvNUykuTylUTfvQtPHrEHfhUck2UZj1gjL0NnYwVJu2geAzpVPejPdtbhPRpU78ksboPpytW4WljAe7xWCbDnUG28E9xZgAOifD3xxnMNKX_wZVJ2KF4uOtP4sjFXbn2cIwTwMQt/s1600/DSC00544.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7tKOACvNUykuTylUTfvQtPHrEHfhUck2UZj1gjL0NnYwVJu2geAzpVPejPdtbhPRpU78ksboPpytW4WljAe7xWCbDnUG28E9xZgAOifD3xxnMNKX_wZVJ2KF4uOtP4sjFXbn2cIwTwMQt/s400/DSC00544.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5466945359514259202" /></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-345081540236657455.post-77506806139934992262010-04-30T15:07:00.003+05:302010-04-30T15:09:38.993+05:30Pani Puri Bandi<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhh3ZBMmGK1KkhH44ND4YOvkiP9MsQ3hpOvXNFCfdJri9ELWFNVSrHMJdlPzde74KyK7XsHbayR0OGU35LIMjzrzgtQiUqUILfJn8X9TrhTNEFJDHu0_9HZTvXQZopEpAPlZZPqNKLKua8P/s1600/DSC00466.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhh3ZBMmGK1KkhH44ND4YOvkiP9MsQ3hpOvXNFCfdJri9ELWFNVSrHMJdlPzde74KyK7XsHbayR0OGU35LIMjzrzgtQiUqUILfJn8X9TrhTNEFJDHu0_9HZTvXQZopEpAPlZZPqNKLKua8P/s400/DSC00466.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5465862799729810562" /></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-345081540236657455.post-74171476558869988252010-04-29T17:23:00.008+05:302010-05-04T16:13:37.935+05:30Chicken 65<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgh5GxE39-BX4c18dRMBt3rFZ1LSjzRBARxQqbUVs8XXwm90RdasGaOrIGdHOacZij62yb0aMNV2AVcjZ7x5NvMKEMkv9oxmSJc4NBH2AXLPA4pt7MK0D3vVnRxjzFmaXbTAG2ghnR2YwGh/s1600/IMG_7883+(2).JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgh5GxE39-BX4c18dRMBt3rFZ1LSjzRBARxQqbUVs8XXwm90RdasGaOrIGdHOacZij62yb0aMNV2AVcjZ7x5NvMKEMkv9oxmSJc4NBH2AXLPA4pt7MK0D3vVnRxjzFmaXbTAG2ghnR2YwGh/s400/IMG_7883+(2).JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5465757661655334674" /></a><br /><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">This is my first non-vegetarian post. I've been trying to put this up for quite some time now.., and I have about 8 posts in my drafts that have yet to see the day light.., Yeah I'm turning into quite a bum!! And just FYI I have again started to hit gym.., Only this time around, its not to gain weight., but vice versa. The personal trainer also advised me to go on a liquid diet for a week.. Contemplating.., Lets see.., So todays recipe is that of the Chicken 65. The hardcore non-vegetarian husband of mine loves this dish. I initially used to have a lot of trouble preparing this dish as it involves a whole lot of yogurt and marination and stuff.., But after say about the 5th time., I almost perfected the dish.And I tried using buttermilk (which smells as bad as the yogurt but is definitely better) instead of yogurt which sort of worked.. :) The pieces shown in the snap are a bit bigger., Raj likes them that way., but one can surely cut down on size. So here goes the recipe.., happy reading!! :)</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span></span></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">Chicken 65</span></span></b></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span></span></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">Serves - 2</span></span></b></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">Preparation Time - 30 minutes</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"> </span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><b>Marination Time - 1 hour</b></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span></span></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">Ingredients:</span></span></b></div><div><ul><li><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; -webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">1/2 a kg boneless chicken breast </span></span></span></b></li><li><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; -webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">1 tsp Chilly Powder </span></span></span></b></li><li><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; -webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">1/2 tsp Black pepper </span></span></span></b></li><li><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; -webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">Salt to taste </span></span></span></b></li><li><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; -webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">2 Egg whites </span></span></span></b></li><li><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; -webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">2 tbsps Corn flour </span></span></span></b></li><li><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; -webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">2 tbsps Refined Wheat Flour/Maida</span></span></span></b></li><li><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; -webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">1 cup Butter milk / Yogurt / Curd</span></span></span></b></li><li><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; -webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">1 tbsp Ginger Paste</span></span></span></b></li><li><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; -webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 0px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 0px; "><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; -webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">1 tbsp Garlic Paste</span></span></span></b></span></span></b></li><li><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; -webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 0px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 0px; "><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; -webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 0px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 0px; "><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; -webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">1/4 teaspoon orange food coloring </span></span></span></b></span></span></b></span></span></b></li><li><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; -webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">Salt to taste </span></span></span></b></li><li><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; -webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">2 tbsp Oil </span></span></span></b></li><li><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; -webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">1 1/2 </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 0px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 0px; "><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; -webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">tbsp</span></span></span></b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"> Lemon juice </span></span></span></b></li><li><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; -webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">Oil for deep frying </span></span></span></b></li><li><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; -webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">4-5 Green Chillies, fi</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 0px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 0px; "><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; -webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">nely slit</span></span></span></b></span></span></b></li><li><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; -webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">5-6 Garlic flakes, finely chopped</span></span></span></b></li><li><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; -webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">Some Curry leaves for tempering.</span></span></span></b></li></ul><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px; "><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">Method: </span></span></b></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px; "><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span></span></span></b></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px; "><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">Cut the chicken breast into bite sized pieces. Add chilly powder, black pepper and salt to taste. Squeeze a bit of lemon juice. Cover and marinate for about 1 hour. In a bowl take these marinated Chicken pieces. Add </span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">corn flour, egg whites and the Maida. Mix properly. Heat oil in a pan for deep frying. Fry the Chicken pieces until they are golden brown and crispy.</span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"> Do this in small batches, over medium-high heat to ensure that the chicken is cooked through. Remove from oil and set aside. </span></span></span></b></span></b></span></b></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px; "><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">Heat two tbsps of oil in a wide frying pan and when oil is hot, add the green chillies, curry leaves and garlic pieces. Fry them a little. Later , add the garlic and ginger pastes and fry until it turns brown. Lower the heat to medium-low and add butter milk (make sure that it doesn't curdle), food coloring, and salt to taste. After two or three minutes raise the heat to medium and cook until the butter milk mixture comes to a boil. Now add the chicken pieces and stir. Raise heat to high and cook, while stirring periodically, until the liquid is fully absorbed and the meat looks dry. Transfer the contents into a serving plate and add lemon juice. Give it a quick stir. Serve as a starter :)</span></span></span></b></span></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-345081540236657455.post-51265119205307112602010-04-28T19:01:00.005+05:302010-05-03T13:38:30.316+05:30Chole/ Chickpea in Gravy<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfkgg7l2u4lOgTQOEKcFaDh-Y_2NBHF7cKWXRekQYj9qfJZnxwtZ3Dhc_nPh_Gh-dw5uN_37BxKCkXXrSGbjIIGNLj9ngg7Y9OHFGKvTjIB-z75RYZCpJOgGjBfUWIYhSsPZZD2OEFflbZ/s1600/Choley.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 304px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfkgg7l2u4lOgTQOEKcFaDh-Y_2NBHF7cKWXRekQYj9qfJZnxwtZ3Dhc_nPh_Gh-dw5uN_37BxKCkXXrSGbjIIGNLj9ngg7Y9OHFGKvTjIB-z75RYZCpJOgGjBfUWIYhSsPZZD2OEFflbZ/s400/Choley.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5465181481777168866" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Fun weekend!! Yeah couldn't have been better. And two consecutive wins for India.. All the more reason to smile. So getting back to food..., todays recipe is of the very yummy Chole.., Ideally, it is served with Batura or Puri. But I didn't have so much patience so I just made some good old Chapathis. This one has been in my drafts for a long time now., So I quickly want to get</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">done with this.., Here goes .., </span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Chole/ Chickpeas in Gravy:</span></span></b></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></b></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Serves: 2</span></span></b></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Preparation Time: Half an Hour</span></span></b></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></b></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Ingredients:</span></span></b></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></b></div><div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial; font-weight: normal; font-size: 12px; line-height: 21px; "><ul><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">250 gms Kabuli Chana , Soaked overnight and boiled</span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">1 onion, finely chopped</span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">2 tsp Tea powder Optional</span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">3-4 Cloves</span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">A 1/2 inch Cinnamon Stick</span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">1/2 tsp Black pepper</span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">2-3 Green chillies (or according to taste)</span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">A 1 /2 inch piece of Ginger, finely chopped</span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">3 tsp Annardana powder / Pomegranate seeds powder </span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">1/4 tsp Dry Mango powder / Amchur</span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">1 tsp Garam Masala powder</span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">1 Potato , boiled and mashed</span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">1 Tomato, Finely chopped</span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">2 tsp Ghee/ Oil</span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Salt to taste</span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">1/4 tsp each of Cumin, Mustard and Fenugreek Seeds</span></li></ul><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Method: </span></b></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></b></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">In a pan, heat the oil. Add the cumin, mustard, fenugreek, cinnamon and cloves. Let them splutter. Add the onions, ginger and the green chillies and fry them till the onions turn pink. Now add the chopped tomatoes and the mashed potato and fry for about 5 minutes. Add the Kabuli Chana and add a cup of water. Take the tea powder in a clean cloth and tie up the ends to form a pouch. Drop this pouch into the mixture. This is an optional step. The tea powder just enhances the color of the dish. Cover and cook for 5 minutes. Discard the tea pouch. Now, add in the garam masala, anaardana powder, amchur powder and salt as per your taste. Cook for a few more minutes. Serve hot with a squeeze of lime :)</span></div></span></b></div></div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgucMZQaPK2Zny8tQp-8JaNRu0PncrH6iuMpr468TMhfXa59MBxh7kL7DlwFxNBpUuWR2mh5EZ72VplnTt67NjvD-rpc05ZWhYyDYtuYz4pUspNYJWP-mtto6t78nDb4agD7MsCFEX5bco0/s1600/DSC01054.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgucMZQaPK2Zny8tQp-8JaNRu0PncrH6iuMpr468TMhfXa59MBxh7kL7DlwFxNBpUuWR2mh5EZ72VplnTt67NjvD-rpc05ZWhYyDYtuYz4pUspNYJWP-mtto6t78nDb4agD7MsCFEX5bco0/s400/DSC01054.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5465181180649949474" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><u><br /></u></span></div><br /></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-345081540236657455.post-72813046706114211812010-04-28T16:11:00.007+05:302010-05-11T20:58:55.330+05:30Onion Uthappam<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjs_wzyGGlBQ3ZUXwDYSwYDg8LpmLnak_SM3F4Qj5BShedftF2cmcvHOShpvHRqVkRS3KOhrbFRrRbnrf2JyvBAzRJ6iN6XSvgy-y-nEfCdNCwIKTE0_B2Jc_xPBrFC1UVcclV0bHvhbbkI/s1600/IMG_7788.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 379px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjs_wzyGGlBQ3ZUXwDYSwYDg8LpmLnak_SM3F4Qj5BShedftF2cmcvHOShpvHRqVkRS3KOhrbFRrRbnrf2JyvBAzRJ6iN6XSvgy-y-nEfCdNCwIKTE0_B2Jc_xPBrFC1UVcclV0bHvhbbkI/s400/IMG_7788.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5470034058377227378" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><u><br /></u></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">I loveeeeeeeeeee South Indian cuisine.., Maybe being born down south really did its bit.., Well yeah., I'm a sucker for yummy Dosas, Idlis, and all the South Indian tiffins.., not the forget the yummy., yummy and even more yummier Sambar.., Its my all time favorite.. :D So quickly, I'd like to share the recipe of the Onion Uthappam ideally to be served with either Coconut Chutney or Tomato Chutney...</span></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Onion Uthappam</span></span></b></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></span></b></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Serves: 2</span></span></b></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Preparation Time: 20 Minute</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; "><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">s</span></span></b></span></b></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; "><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></span></b></span></b></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; "><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Ingredients:</span></span></b></span></b></div><div><ul><li><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">3 cups raw rice</span></span></span></b></li><li><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">1 cup Black Gram </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">dal</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> (Urad dal)</span></span></span></b></li><li><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">4 tbsp. Beaten Rice </span></span></span></b></li><li><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">1 Large Onion Chopped</span></span></span></b></li><li><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">4-5 Green Chillies, very finely chopped</span></span></span></b></li><li><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">The greens of 2-3 Spring onions, finely chopped</span></span></span></b></li><li><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">1/2 inch piece of Ginger, finely chopped</span></span></span></b></li><li><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">2 tsp roasted Cumin seeds</span></span></span></b></li><li><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Salt to taste</span></span></span></b></li><li><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Oil for Shallow frying</span></span></span></b></li></ul><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Method:</span></span></b></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></span></b></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Soak the rice in a container. In another container, soak the Urad dal and Beaten rice together. (Soak these overnight for best results, but if you are running out of time, you can let them soak for about 3 hours.) Grind each of these mixtures separately. Mix the ground batters thoroughly and let them stand for fermentation overnight. When ready to use add some water to the fermented batter to give it a Dosa like consistency. Add the salt to taste. Add the chopped onions, spring onions, green chillies, cumin seeds and chopped ginger. ( For better results, you can saute the onions, chillies, spring onions and ginger for about 5 minutes before adding them to the Uthappam batter ). Grease a frying pan with oil. Pour one large ladleful batter, spread into a thick round. Pour some oil all around and in the centre. Cook till one side turns brown. Then turn the Uthappam around and cook for a few more minutes till the Uthappam is brown and crispy.. </span></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:11px;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:11px;"><br /><br /></span></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-345081540236657455.post-16154243534035030642010-04-28T15:16:00.005+05:302010-05-04T16:07:48.941+05:30Dondakaya Vepudu / Gherkins Fry<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdIljrWqie9dRXVv_wTt_VcMOegbmkJJqVZg1inRBovgHONUP6aMKY6o3r3cIVilCyzANBQoA6Thmj0uMo0xwSVcKRAUZAwXy5GjhTVIALrfRwfpfpNeCHRPwUU8mKgbmMtVpO4ItRazDl/s1600/Dondakai.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 393px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdIljrWqie9dRXVv_wTt_VcMOegbmkJJqVZg1inRBovgHONUP6aMKY6o3r3cIVilCyzANBQoA6Thmj0uMo0xwSVcKRAUZAwXy5GjhTVIALrfRwfpfpNeCHRPwUU8mKgbmMtVpO4ItRazDl/s400/Dondakai.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5465123178533326802" /></a><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">The easiest of all the dishes made till now.. Simple curry, simple ingredients and a perfect side dish. I used to hate Gherkins as a kid as I somehow, somewhere heard that I Gherkins slows makes the mind go numb.. And I was scared of all my wits.. It was only after many a lectures that I began to et these Gherkins or Dondakaya as we call them. Over the years, I have grown rather fond of these little green friends of mine. Here is a simple and very easy way of making Dondakaya Vepudu - Gherkins Fry.</span></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Dondakaya Vepudu/ Gherkins Fry:</span></span></b></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></span></b></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Serves: 2</span></span></b></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Preparation Time: 20 Minutes</span></span></b></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></span></b></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Ingredients:</span></span></b></div><div><ul><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">250 gms Dondakaya/ Gherkins, cut into pieces</span></span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Oil For deep frying</span></span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Salt and Chilly Pwd to taste</span></span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">1/2 tsp each of Cumin pwd and Raw Mango/Amchur pwd</span></span></li></ul><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Method:</span></span></b></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></span></b></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Heat the oil in a pan. Add the cut Gherkins and deep fry till they are light brown in color. Simmer and fry for another 5 minutes. Strain and transfer onto a tissue paper to remove the excess oil. Transfer to a bowl. Add the salt and chilly powder. Give it a quick stir. Finally, sprinkle the cumin and raw mango pwd. Serve hot with rice. :D :D :D</span></span></div></div><div><b><br /></b></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-345081540236657455.post-33728978660228383522010-04-28T14:33:00.004+05:302010-04-28T15:36:19.209+05:30Simple Vermicelli<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjA5iDrD_WJujQ1XygNaZ3Hp8BFfqNm_OwmjJn232rUT96RCjc_H1n4fNeXf4yJNdN307xe-G9iskHeSzTTa4G0bk4nyUdBZ4Ti0hvHm_utZkD3y1kCHy6nCOZPcvkAEbpbS6rsIYeSlXRG/s1600/IMG_7889.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjA5iDrD_WJujQ1XygNaZ3Hp8BFfqNm_OwmjJn232rUT96RCjc_H1n4fNeXf4yJNdN307xe-G9iskHeSzTTa4G0bk4nyUdBZ4Ti0hvHm_utZkD3y1kCHy6nCOZPcvkAEbpbS6rsIYeSlXRG/s400/IMG_7889.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5465111642857699922" /></a><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Awww its getting hotter and hotter out here.., And I tend to get so irritated in this season. Nowadays I'm trying to skip staying in the kitchen for too long. So heres a dish which would get done in a jiffy.., and its also very tasty.Vermicelli can be prepared in many ways. You can add in Veggies like potatoes and tomatoes to make a Veggie Vermicelli., You can add pieces of boiled egg and some Chinese sauces to make it a Chinese Vermicelli.., but I love the simple Vermicelli as the flavor of the vermicelli is not over shadowed by the Veggies or the spices.. :) So here goes the recipe of the Simple Vermicelli...</span></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Vermicelli :</span></span></b></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></span></b></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Serves: 2</span></span></b></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Preparation Time: 15 minutes</span></span></b></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></span></b></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Ingredients:</span></span></b></div><div><ul><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">2 cups Roasted Vermicelli</span></span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">4 Cups Water</span></span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">1 Onion, Finely Chopped</span></span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">4 Green Chillies, Finely Chopped</span></span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">1/2 tsp each of Cumin, Mustard and Split Moong Dal</span></span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">A Few Curry Leaves</span></span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">A few sprigs Of Chopped Coriander Leaves</span></span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Salt to taste</span></span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">2 tbsp oil</span></span></li></ul><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Method:</span></span></b></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></span></b></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">In a pan heat the oil and add in the Mustard, Cumin and Moong Dal. Let them splutter a bit. Later, add in the curry leaves, the chopped onions and the chopped green chillies. Fry them till the onions are pink. Add in the Vermicelli and fry for a minute. Now, add the water and add salt to taste. Give it a stir. Let the Vermicelli cook till the water evaporates completely. Transfer the contents to a serving dish. Garnish with the chopped coriander leaves and serve hot preferably with Mango pickle.. :D... Its so very easy and sooo very delicious.. </span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Variations: You can add groundnuts, Cashew nuts and any other nuts that you are fond of. You can also add finely shredded ginger. :)</span></span></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-345081540236657455.post-81295155714173226192010-04-27T16:44:00.050+05:302010-10-07T12:31:05.440+05:30Cakes!!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPbIGvWzN24uFGK01w5vxC5r8473laT-TnXX14gEfadDR436I38NZBIYyFA9LT-K2FQn8hGcafwXccIarXNQgPTgT7PIPi6G3KYVwjGjcf6t6FZuhzkjLHQYAHbhlWLhVVb_IqyfUUAmTb/s1600/IMG_7375.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPbIGvWzN24uFGK01w5vxC5r8473laT-TnXX14gEfadDR436I38NZBIYyFA9LT-K2FQn8hGcafwXccIarXNQgPTgT7PIPi6G3KYVwjGjcf6t6FZuhzkjLHQYAHbhlWLhVVb_IqyfUUAmTb/s200/IMG_7375.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5525194965057432546" /></a>Family Occasions... :D :D :D<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiq5djBLNj4xxZk8wG5krOUaZS5uNLHDfo9wtzjjErx_QZw69vCAe_9nrKRhrqzT78VRYoQkUMXz_9dFeRRdkFTKtJL5_7saFoq3sFAU8kNEqgGPYI63BxV1QRF4CEyTZSdndXJoFsuADBt/s1600/6+june+236.jpg"><img style="display:block; 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margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 197px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjZZHhEta3GXse_ej8bNQcLbEv_H6Ld3Au7xB9GAjxaItKR0qyIpI-PDhzheS-cblE6HsUT64KriuWjawKrgUcTuVIMA7arhlmDoLFNE0CaOGeK0Lw9umzBD1mPnNjK4U8XLVrnr5ri33s/s200/1+(3).jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5525183895304095330" /></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-345081540236657455.post-16100666437894397102010-04-27T14:06:00.002+05:302010-04-27T14:07:23.944+05:30Pic Of The Day<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaIfyshMw1r9TjoQDtqPwvZ1eoytDy9Bj6mCo7bOBNKyB8xHvzJOgublput-NyHr2uZRKbjEAm__7KqzBHZMRfGMwM8JRAvIOr7ARtUUkdzhPQwruML-2K8ce6VVn7sBSWQx9jtRYpHdzG/s1600/26812_10150175874255437_891415436_12073924_6476096_n.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaIfyshMw1r9TjoQDtqPwvZ1eoytDy9Bj6mCo7bOBNKyB8xHvzJOgublput-NyHr2uZRKbjEAm__7KqzBHZMRfGMwM8JRAvIOr7ARtUUkdzhPQwruML-2K8ce6VVn7sBSWQx9jtRYpHdzG/s400/26812_10150175874255437_891415436_12073924_6476096_n.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5464733493247208690" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">H E A V E N!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!</span></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-345081540236657455.post-16981710006038037002010-04-26T11:55:00.003+05:302010-04-26T13:26:58.161+05:30Pani Puri / Gol Gappa / Phuchka :)<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6ADczQpnLCj_Bu0Cv6kWFAks1WsBMoXEPzTgoEGPPbNqmzNpZaPEGtYCe9_Tg2_lJ5fa7WghyI6z1imcwujp0m4rV6kpATrR_eaMKn1_lmK27dI1bgemJbek3wbsaKSGuhR_U9IwHQ_FK/s1600/Pani+Puri.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 392px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6ADczQpnLCj_Bu0Cv6kWFAks1WsBMoXEPzTgoEGPPbNqmzNpZaPEGtYCe9_Tg2_lJ5fa7WghyI6z1imcwujp0m4rV6kpATrR_eaMKn1_lmK27dI1bgemJbek3wbsaKSGuhR_U9IwHQ_FK/s400/Pani+Puri.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5464330534761232370" /></a><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">In Mumbai, they are called Gol Gappas.., In Kolkata, they go by the name of Phuchkas.., we Hyderabadis call them Pani Puris.., and I bet there are only a very very few people who wouldn't like them.., they very name of Pani Puri send all the glands in the mouth to work.. :) i myself have been involved in so many Pani Puri eating contest (yeah!!) throughout the years.., The Pani puris which are served at the road side bandis taste heavenly.., but, of late., the hygiene levels are drastically coming down. So it does make me stop and think twice before heading out for some pani puris. I decided to make this yummy snacks at home and it was an instant hit. :D Everyone loved it.., I bought ready made puris butif you have a bit more patience than I have, you can as well make these at home.. :D</span></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Pani Puri:</span></span></b></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></b></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Serves: 4</span></span></b></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Preparation Time: 15-20 minutes</span></span></b></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></b></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Ingredients:</span></span></b></div><div><ul><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">A bag of ready made Puris</span></span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> 250 gms Green Peas /Batana soaked overnight</span></span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">2 tsp Chat Masala</span></span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">1/4 tsp each of Black salt, Cumin powder and Coriander powder</span></span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">1 tsp Pani Puri Masala</span></span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Salt and Chilly pwd to taste</span></span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Paste of 4 Green Chillies</span></span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Paste of 1/2 a bunch each of Coriander and Mint leaves.</span></span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">1 Onion, finely chopped (for garnishing)</span></span></li></ul><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Method: </span></span></b></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></b></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Boil the green peas along with a pinch of salt. Lightly mash the boiled peas. Add salt and chilly powder as per taste. Keep aside. To 1 litre water, add the chilly paste along with the coriander and mint paste. Add the Chat masala, the Pani puri masala, Black salt, Cumin and Coriander powder. Add salt to taste. Stir gently. Keep aside.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Assembling:</span></span></b></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></b></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Prick the puri in the center to form a small hole. Add the green peas stuffing. Fill in with the water mixture. Add some onions on the top. and gulp it down in one go.. :D.. Fun!!!!</span></span></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-345081540236657455.post-14664684483900677292010-04-26T00:21:00.003+05:302010-04-26T00:50:27.851+05:30Restaurant Review - Chutneys<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhp4qa3UkFPF5ZgOjUyGPqrE-6R7_ABAIYikrhQu3gkz2sy5syYiLaJCmA3PRtka3QHdBFm5-BJMl94-jok3f3kDziahIFtJDIKLFceuXQqL-04WOmJq7YZaT0lZbouTkFYbBmdWdMMaAlr/s1600/DSC00369.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 294px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhp4qa3UkFPF5ZgOjUyGPqrE-6R7_ABAIYikrhQu3gkz2sy5syYiLaJCmA3PRtka3QHdBFm5-BJMl94-jok3f3kDziahIFtJDIKLFceuXQqL-04WOmJq7YZaT0lZbouTkFYbBmdWdMMaAlr/s400/DSC00369.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5464150607527545154" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Chutneys- A vegetarians paradise.., Yes., this too is one of my favorite restaurant. But a warning before hand.., better reserve your table if you plan a visit.., or., try peculiar timings.., like 11 in the morning or maybe 4 in the evening.., cause you would end up waiting forever.. And the mouth watering smells throughout the restaurant would make you real hungry., or worse., real angry!! Yeah., i'm telling you all this caused I have experienced it., and i still can't forget the day.., But now., things are different., Seating at a popular restaurant is never a problem when you are buddies with the inside people ;) ;) ;) </span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">So.., I frequent Chutneys very often. I am a regular at all the three (if I am not wrong) outlets in the city. The food is a sheer joy. When at Chutneys, I ONLY try out the South Indian cuisine.., I would never get tired of eating the "</span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Guntur Idly</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">" , the "</span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Steamed Dosa</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">",</span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> </span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">the </span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Mango Utthappam</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">" and the "</span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Paper Dosa</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">".., there are many more on my list.., but these are my absolute favorites.., No no, wait a minute. All the above mentioned are nothing compared to the "</span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Sambar</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">" served out here.., I can drink n-number of buckets of the very yummy and very 'thick" sambar.., Its to die for.., Really.., :D.., and believe it not not, there is a dosa which is called Chiranjeevi Dosa(named after the telugu actor) :D :D :D So I would love to recommend this restaurant of all my buddies.. :D i know most of them would have checked it out.., but I was rather hoping that all of you would.., should you get a chance.., after all a vegetarian meal is purely a guilt free meal ;)</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Chutneys serve North Indian and Chinese cuisine too.., but I have always stuck to South Indian whenever I've been there., And haaa, there is or rather there was A Buffet Chutneys which has unfortunately shut down for renovation., And as I said earlier Chutneys is located at 3 Prime areas in Hyderabad. One at Punjagutta, one at Himayatnagar and the third one at Jubilee Hills.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">A meal for two can cost anywhere between 500-600 rupees</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">The buffet costs (used to cost) around 175 rupees plus taxes</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">And I would definitely keep visiting for the yummy Sambar and the hot Guntur idly served with loads of ghee and about 5 different CHUTNEYS.. :D</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">My Ratings For Chutneys</span></span></b></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">And on a rating of 5..,<br /><br />Food : ♥♥♥♥♥<br />Ambience : ♥♥♥♥<br />Service : ♥♥♥♥<br />Value For Money: ♥♥♥</span></span></span></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-345081540236657455.post-55696892126966268832010-04-25T12:59:00.007+05:302010-04-26T01:11:32.311+05:30Simple Biryani and Cucumber Raita<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmdGX_QdL7CwAYLn0taDV2W0XeFn44QwE22MwsELiMMqS2a1rR4uPWr-Uo8UMNLCtlCc-1aGkvx8uBtTIPWGJt7wbBvWk4yR16qZGTjULaDpZk8Bv-8Rr2U5F7Tsycxb-PPERwjgIwl-db/s1600/DSC01042.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmdGX_QdL7CwAYLn0taDV2W0XeFn44QwE22MwsELiMMqS2a1rR4uPWr-Uo8UMNLCtlCc-1aGkvx8uBtTIPWGJt7wbBvWk4yR16qZGTjULaDpZk8Bv-8Rr2U5F7Tsycxb-PPERwjgIwl-db/s400/DSC01042.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5463976054117345090" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Let me keep this post short.., and sweet..., :) I am a Hyderabadi and take a lot of pride in being one.., And.., talking about Hyderabad., the very first thing that comes to mind is its lovely Nizami cuisine.., There are so many more lovely things associated with the city.., like its architecture, the jewelery, the tourism, the nightlife.. but.., Hyderabad Biryani definitely stands out as the winner.. :) So here is the recipe of the Biryani and its accompaniment.., the Cucumber Raita..</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Biryani:</span></span></b></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></span></b></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Serves: 4</span></span></b></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Preparation Time: 30-40 minutes</span></span></b></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></span></b></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Ingredients:</span></span></b></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></span></b></div><div><ul><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">3 cups of soaked Basmati (long grained) rice</span></span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">2 Onions, finely chopped</span></span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">5-6 Green Chillies, Split length wise</span></span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Fresh Coriander Leaves, Chopped</span></span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Fresh Mint leaves, chopped (optional)</span></span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">3-4 1/2 inch Cinnamon sticks</span></span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">5 Cardamom pods</span></span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">5 Cloves</span></span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">2-3 bay Leaves/ Tej Patta</span></span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">1 tbsp Ginger-garlic paste</span></span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">1 tsp </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" -webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Caraway seeds</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">/Shahjeera ( optional)</span></span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">1/2 a tsp Garam masala pwd ( Powder made of assorted Spices like cinnamon, cardamom, etc</span></span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Juice of half a Lemon</span></span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Salt to taste</span></span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">4-5 tbsp oil/Ghee</span></span></li></ul></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Method:</span></span></b></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></span></span></b></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">I generally prepare all the rice items in the electric cooker. So firstly, switch on the cooker and add the Ghee. Let it heat before you add in the Caraway seeds/Shah jeera. Let them splutter a bit. add in the Cinnamon, Cardamom, Bay Leaves and the Cloves. Now, add in the chopped onions and the split green chillies and fry them till the onions are nice and pink. Now, add in the ginger garlic paste. Fry till the raw smell of the ginger-garlic evaporates. Add in the Rice. And give the entire mixture a quick stir. Now add in the garam masala pwd, the coriander and mint leaves. Add the salt to taste and squeeze in the juice of the lime. Give it another quick stir. Add in 6 cups of water stirring gently. Cover and cook till done. Simple, easy to make Biryani is ready within half an hour.. :)</span></span></span></b></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></span></span></b></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">And now., for the accompaniment.. I made a potato gravy as an accompaniment along with the Cucumber Raita.., Only, I couldn't take a snap of the Gravy.., So here is the recipe of Cucumber Raita.. </span></span></span></b></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></span></span></b></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Cucumber Raita:</span></span></b></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></span></b></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Serves: 4</span></span></b></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Preparation Time: 5 minutes</span></span></b></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></span></b></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Ingredients:</span></span></b></div><div><ul><li><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" font-weight: normal; line-height: 22px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">250 g thick set natural yogurt or curds available in market</span></span></span></b></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 22px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">1 cucumber,finely chopped</span></span></span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 22px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">1 onion, finely chopped</span></span></span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 22px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">A few coriander leaves finely chopped</span></span></span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 22px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">3-4 green Chillies, finely chopped</span></span></span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 22px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Salt to taste</span></span></span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 22px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">1/4 tsp roasted Cumin pwd</span></span></span></li></ul><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 22px; "><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Method:</span></span></b></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 22px; "><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></span></b></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 22px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Beat the yogurt until smooth. Stir in the salt and the cumin powder. Add in the onions, cucumber and the chillies. Finally, add in the coriander leaves. Transfer the contents to a serving bowl. Refrigerate. Serve chilled along with the hot Biryani..</span></span></span></div></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9nEDMJ2kuCnpJ6i9OuR9WhtR0fCOwpyEzcDQej0XpbjvlN6GJ7Vp8m93bHWV9-X34aNmZFlgAc5FvUXSF1YNDFHX1RZz3Aa6aoFRt8c6yw6GSGSE1cQnJMvHfpkVF4qZfiyzw5_o06BCF/s1600/DSC01041.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9nEDMJ2kuCnpJ6i9OuR9WhtR0fCOwpyEzcDQej0XpbjvlN6GJ7Vp8m93bHWV9-X34aNmZFlgAc5FvUXSF1YNDFHX1RZz3Aa6aoFRt8c6yw6GSGSE1cQnJMvHfpkVF4qZfiyzw5_o06BCF/s400/DSC01041.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5463976045045778786" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">P.S: I hate Yogurt.. The smell is so nauseating. I haven't tasted it even once in my entire lifetime.., But Raj loves.., I repeat loves yogurt.., and I just have to grin and bear..</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></div><div><a href="http://www.foodista.com/recipe/DGNVGWCR/biryani" style="display: block; padding: 10px 0 0 0; width: 260px; background: transparent url(http://cf.foodista.com/static/images/widget_white.png) no-repeat scroll 0px -10px; text-decoration: none;" title="Biryani on Foodista"><span style="display: block; padding: 0 10px; background-color: #fff; overflow: hidden; text-indent: 0;"><img src="http://dyn.foodista.com/content/images/78574cde3bb4c39b83b7cdbd0dcfcc7e65e765a3_240x180c.jpg" alt="Biryani on Foodista" style="width: 240px; height: 180px; border: none; padding: 0 0 5px 0; margin: 0;" /><span style="float: left; overflow: hidden; color: white; font-family: arial,helvetica,clean,sans-serif; text-align: left; font-size: 15px; background-color: #BDBDBD; width: 155px; padding: 5px; -moz-border-radius: 5px; -webkit-border-radius: 5px;">Biryani</span><img src="http://cf.foodista.com/static/images/widget_logo.png" style="float: right; border: none; width: 70px; height: 25px; padding: 0; margin: 0;" /></span><span style="display: block; padding: 0 0 10px 0; background: transparent url(http://cf.foodista.com/static/images/widget_white.png) no-repeat scroll 0px 0px; clear: both;"></span><img src="http://dyn.foodista.com/content/embed/z1.png?foodista_widget_8WZSDHKY" style="display: none;" /></a></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-345081540236657455.post-25219937495152501152010-04-21T15:25:00.005+05:302010-04-28T15:27:35.031+05:30Paneer Dosa<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfkXqEhqQyfMSEx3Ha_QKb2WtyIr0AFh-yPr_h7gX1lLUp5OhM9cvCpNeqJRFDMZfje6qixbIoFSbXrlTrLv7jfonk4bxVa_gBVuQIXPmz31OjXxSL4GRfHdlXAJzI6-5iZ6aLb-8LWh0O/s1600/IMG_7866.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 364px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfkXqEhqQyfMSEx3Ha_QKb2WtyIr0AFh-yPr_h7gX1lLUp5OhM9cvCpNeqJRFDMZfje6qixbIoFSbXrlTrLv7jfonk4bxVa_gBVuQIXPmz31OjXxSL4GRfHdlXAJzI6-5iZ6aLb-8LWh0O/s400/IMG_7866.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5462527761892552114" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">I know I know.., these are real pathetic snaps of something that is sooo delicious. But I couldn't help it.., I didn't even have the time to serve them out properly.., leave aside taking a decent snap.., By the time i made one Dosa.., the previous one was long gone.., :D Well these are the paneer dosa.., and no., I didn't take all the trouble of making the Paneer stuffing for the Dosas., i just used the left over Paneer Butter Masala to make these yummy Dosas.. Yeah.., its fun what you can do with leftovers.., When I was a child I was told that "Annam Parabrahma Swaroopam".., in simple words., that " Food is GOD "., we were never allowed to waste food., in any form.., leave aside throwing it.., We were not even allowed to ignore food ( No tantrum throwing/fussing over food) as it was considered, ignoring the God Almighty.., So whenever there were leftovers., Amma used to think up some lovely ideas so that the food wouldn't go waste.., I, am merely following tradition.. :D :D :D So., the recipe of these Paneer Dosas goes this way.. :)</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Paneer Dosa</span></span></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></span></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Makes: 12 Dosas</span></span></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Preparation Time: 15 Minutes</span></span></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></span></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> Ingredients:</span></span></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; "><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" font-weight: normal; -webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px; "><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -18pt; margin-left: 36pt; display: inline !important; "><span style="font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; "><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></span></span></span></p></span></b></span></b></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" -webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px; font-family:'Times New Roman';font-size:medium;"><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -18pt; margin-left: 36pt; "></p><ul><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; "><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> </span></span></span></span><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">3 cups Parboiled Rice (washed and soaked overnight)</span></span></span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; "><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> </span></span></span></span><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">1 cup Urad Dal/Black Dal (washed and soaked overnight)</span></span></span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; "><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> </span></span></span></span><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">1/2 tsp. Soda bicarbonate</span></span></span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; "><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> </span></span></span></span><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Salt to taste </span></span></span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> Paneer Butter Masala (recipe </span></span><a href="http://snackandyum.blogspot.com/2010/04/paneer-butter-masalacottage-cheese-in.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">http://snackandyum.blogspot.com/2010/04/paneer-butter-masalacottage-cheese-in.html</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">)</span></span></span></li></ul><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; "><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" font-weight: normal; "><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -18pt; margin-left: 36pt; display: inline !important; "><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></span></span></p></span></b></span></b></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Method:</span></span></b></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></span></b></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> Soak both rice and separately, wash well with plenty of water. Grind Dal to a very fine paste. Grind rice till fine grains are left (like very fine semolina). Mix both rice and dal together after grinding. Add soda bi-carb and salt and beat well. Add a little water if necessary. The batter should be fairly thick. Cover and keep aside for 7-8 hours, undisturbed. (preferably in a warm place). Add more water if required. The consistency of the batter should be thick enough to thickly coat on a spoon when dipped. Heat the iron griddle or non-stick tawa well. Pour a spoonful of batter in the centre, spread with the back of the spoon to a thin round. Pour a tsp. of ghee or oil over it. Add the stuffing to the center of the Dosa. </span></span><span style="font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; "><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> </span></span></span></span><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Remove with spatula when crisp. Serve hot with Coconut chutney and Sambar. :D</span></span></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;"><br /></span></span><p></p></span></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSvSX4Iyhyq6idb41NUu1We-qDrMM5303qSt3ExY9zW0pV_FRekOiG-FN9HfbT9cqo8jahE6bCYgLfz1X2-VK1S5lVhxpQsb200rKZxTc6L8cXvcowOnRPP4ympHRvxRgUG8N0Ll_WFgsW/s1600/IMG_7865.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 216px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSvSX4Iyhyq6idb41NUu1We-qDrMM5303qSt3ExY9zW0pV_FRekOiG-FN9HfbT9cqo8jahE6bCYgLfz1X2-VK1S5lVhxpQsb200rKZxTc6L8cXvcowOnRPP4ympHRvxRgUG8N0Ll_WFgsW/s400/IMG_7865.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5462527746004889986" /></a><br /></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-345081540236657455.post-27482615108205008252010-04-21T14:32:00.005+05:302010-04-21T15:15:56.553+05:30Rajma Capsicum - Kidney Beans and Green Peppers<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjc7l3x31r1TtPxnbpDi1sdzIMfvprBCQMn4eJy3yLwXDcX3s0yIJrJ573bmrN-7aCVRHxCNAWx2V7WwXQh7-DhkuSTSuTGwEmBTlh7R-XWS1W6GKtmIuMROs_3QCPEXTbQBLAmf3S1Icv/s1600/DSC01065.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 352px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjc7l3x31r1TtPxnbpDi1sdzIMfvprBCQMn4eJy3yLwXDcX3s0yIJrJ573bmrN-7aCVRHxCNAWx2V7WwXQh7-DhkuSTSuTGwEmBTlh7R-XWS1W6GKtmIuMROs_3QCPEXTbQBLAmf3S1Icv/s400/DSC01065.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5462524251195776290" /></a><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">I love "RAJMA".., there are 3 reasons for it.., One., I love all kind of legumes.., and Amma made it a compulsion for us to have any one kind of Legume everyday.. Not that it was forced upon us.., "We" as in my Bro and me were rather fond of these colorful and nutritive (which amma described them) beans in different shapes and sizes.. :D Reason number two for liking Rajma.., is that my husband also lovessss Rajma ( one, among the many similar tastes which we both share).., and thirdly I love RAJMA cause the name itself suggest Two of my most favorite people in the World.. Raj., my Hubby and My Ma.. :D and I keep trying out different types of Rajma at home.., Its a wonder that I'm posting a recipe about RAJMA so late into my blog.., anyways.., Here is the recipe.., Hope you like reading it as much I like cooking it.. (Clichéd, but sounds good nevertheless) :D :D :D</span></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Rajma Capsicum:</span></span></b></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></span></b></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Serves: 2</span></span></b></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Preparation Time: 20 Minutes</span></span></b></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></span></b></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Ingredients:</span></span></b></div><div><ul><li><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">1 Onion, finely chopped</span></span></span></b></li><li><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; "><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">2 Green capsicum, chopped into 1/4 inch cubes</span></span></span></b></span></b></li><li><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; "><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; "><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">1 Tomato, pureed </span></span></span></b></span></b></span></b></li><li><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; "><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; "><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; "><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">1 cup Red or White Rajma- Soaked overnight and Boiled ( usually you use the red Rajma., but I used white one here., simply because i was out of Red Rajma) :)</span></span></span></b></span></b></span></b></span></b></li><li><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; "><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; "><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; "><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; "><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">2 tsp Chilli powder</span></span></span></b></span></b></span></b></span></b></span></b></li><li><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; "><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; "><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; "><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; "><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; "><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">1 Tsp Ginger Garlic paste</span></span></span></b></span></b></span></b></span></b></span></b></span></b></li><li><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; "><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; "><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; "><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; "><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; "><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; "><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">1/2 tsp Garam masala</span></span></span></b></span></b></span></b></span></b></span></b></span></b></span></b></li><li><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; "><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; "><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; "><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; "><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; "><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; "><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; "><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">1/4 tsp each of Mustard and Cumin seeds</span></span></span></b></span></b></span></b></span></b></span></b></span></b></span></b></span></b></li><li><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; "><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; "><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; "><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; "><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; "><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; "><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; "><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; "><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Salt to taste</span></span></span></b></span></b></span></b></span></b></span></b></span></b></span></b></span></b></span></b></li><li><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; "><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; "><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; "><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; "><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; "><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; "><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; "><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; "><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; "><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">2 tsp oil</span></span></span></b></span></b></span></b></span></b></span></b></span></b></span></b></span></b></span></b></span></b></li></ul><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Method:</span></b></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" font-weight: normal; font-family:Tahoma;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></span></b></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" font-weight: normal; font-family:Tahoma;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Heat oil in a pan, add the Mustard Seeds and the Cumin Seeds. Let them splutter. To this, add the chopped Onions, the Ginger garlic paste and the Tomato puree .Cover and cook for 5 minutes. Add the chopped Capsicum and cook for 3 more minutes. Now, add the boiled Rajma, Salt, Chilli powder and the Garam masala powder. Cook for 3 more minutes. Transfer the contents to a serving dish. Serve hot with Steamed Rice. (yummy combination)</span></span></b></span></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-345081540236657455.post-58051167218060716132010-04-21T14:01:00.006+05:302010-04-21T14:08:18.668+05:30Sushi @ Hyderabad<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPTrzeC7Gti-mLnLgaPa4Mm2eDQnkqANQy1QkldX7RTor9WUwI4f_FXlpfgZohOeKe81QQuDajgaTfUA33iJpD14QrWfPVWvsazhJO75sHNw9CQojhoYizPsUS9cO3TuCGTyKHWH5ObB68/s1600/26812_10150175874115437_891415436_12073904_7927679_n.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPTrzeC7Gti-mLnLgaPa4Mm2eDQnkqANQy1QkldX7RTor9WUwI4f_FXlpfgZohOeKe81QQuDajgaTfUA33iJpD14QrWfPVWvsazhJO75sHNw9CQojhoYizPsUS9cO3TuCGTyKHWH5ObB68/s400/26812_10150175874115437_891415436_12073904_7927679_n.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5462506050273275554" /></a><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">My very first attempt at Sushi.., Hmm I have mixed views on this one though., I'll just leave you with the snap of the Sushi Platter which we had @ Syn in Hyderabad.., The food looked delicious.., Can't say the same about the taste though.., Hmmm</span></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0