We are indeed much more than what we eat, but what we eat can nevertheless help us to be much more than what we are. Adelle Davis
Wednesday, August 31, 2011
CABBAGE UNDI / STEAMED CABBAGE CAKE
Thursday, July 28, 2011
CUCUMBER DOSA
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
MINT PURI's
INGREDIENTSWater - approx. 1 cup
Salt - 1 tsp
Oil for frying
Sunday, April 3, 2011
Vegetable Stew
Do any of you experience any difficulty with your kid to eat his/her vegetables?If yes then this dish might be the answer to your problem.A very versatile dish, Vegetable stew is made with lots of vegetables and some mild spices thats cooked in a coconut milk gravy.This might be something that your kids will relish.Great to eat with any kind of bread and rice.
Potato - 2 medium size, peeled and diced
Beetroot - 1 medium size , peeled and diced(optional)
Carrot - 2 nos , peeled and diced
Cauliflower florets - 2 cups
Green peas, frozen - 1/2 cup
Coconut milk - 1 can
Cinnamon stick - 2" piece
Sugar - 1 tsp
Salt to taste
other veggies to use - beans,sweet corn etc
To Roast and Grind:-
Onion - 1 medium size,diced
Tomato - 1 medium size, diced
Ginger - 1 tbsp, chopped
For Seasoning -
Oil - 1 tsp
mustard seeds - 1/2 tsp
cumin seeds - 1/2 tsp
Green chillies - 2-3 nos, slit
curry leaves - a sprig
Cook all the vegetables along with cinnamon stick with some salt and water until its soft.In the meantime heat a pan with a tsp of oil.Add the ginger.Stir for a minute.Then add the onions and some salt.Cook it until its soft and brown.Now add the tomatoes.Cook it until its raw flavor disappears.Transfer it all into a blender and grind it to a smooth paste.Add this, the coconut milk and a tsp of sugar into the veggie mixture.Check the salt.Simmer it for 10-15 mins.For the seasoning,heat some oil in a small pan.Add the mustard seeds.When it starts to pop add cumin seeds,curry leaves and the green chillies.Stir for a min and then add it to the stew.Serve warm with Aappam,chapathi or rice.
ENJOY!!!
Monday, March 28, 2011
Ricotta stuffed French Toast with Strawberry Compote on top
I received this Nature Pride's Hearty Wheat with Flax bread from Foodbuzz . French Toast is one of the quickest breakfast to make when one is hungry and want something in a jiffy.I make this when i want something different than the usual dosas and idlis. Bread - 4-6 slices
Egg - 1
Milk - 1 cup
Sugar - 2 tbsp
orange or vanilla extract - 1 tsp
For Stuffing:-
Ricotta cheese - 1/2 cup
Sugar - 2 tbsp ( add more or little depending on ur taste)
Orange zest - of 1 orange
For Compote:-
Strawberry - 1 cup , sliced
sugar - 1 tbsp
water - 1 tbsp
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
PONGAL WITH GOTSU
Here first the rice is cooked along with moong dal(yellow) and then the seasonings and nuts are added to it.Its one of the most popular breakfast dishes in South India.I came across so many pongal dishes last week, but the one that really popped my eye was Sukanya's Pongal with Gotsu. I have eaten pongal many times but its usually along with chutney or shallot sambar.Gotsu was new to me.


We loved it.Thank you sukanya for the recipe.

I am sending this to this months MBP - Easy Breezy breakfast event started by Coffee of The Spice Cafe and guest hosted by Simple Indian Food .
Monday, January 19, 2009
CHANA BATURA

INGREDIENTS
rava-1/4 cup(for extra crispness)
curd-1/2 cup

Channa Masala - Click on the pic below for the recipe
METHOD
Sift the flour,salt and the baking pdr into a bowl.Break the bread and add it in the bowl.Add the curd and knead to a smooth dough adding little water.Cover it with a moist cloth and keep it aside.Allow it to ferment for 5-6 hrs or overnight.Make small size balls out of it and roll it out just like a chapathi.Dont roll out too thin ,it should be slightly thick and even ,otherwise it wont puff up.Heat the oil and fry the flattened dough.Serve it hot with chana masala.

Thursday, November 13, 2008
BANANA NUT MUFFIN
That said i personally dont like having muffins for breakfast.Even though its not very sweet,its sweet enough for me to have it as a dessert.I like it that way.Here i have prepared banana nut muffins.I used ripe bananas that are firm to touch and not overipe ones.I also didnt mash them fully,kept chunks of banana pieces so that i get a bite of it ones in a while.Instead of using a whole cup of sugar or brown sugar i used 1/2 of both.The result was soft,moist and fluffy.
INGREDIENTS
METHODPreheat oven to 375 deg F.Sift the flour,soda,cardamam pdr and salt and keep aside.In a mixing bowl whisk together eggs,sugar and brown sugar until it becomes thick.Add the oil,vanilla and mashed banana.Mix it well.Using a spatula slowly fold in the dry ingredients until just mixed.Line the muffin pan with paper cups and grease it with non stick spray.Using an ice cream scoop pour the batter into the greased paper cups.Top it with sliced almonds.Bake it for 15 - 20 mins or until the toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.Serve it warm.

Check what my marathon buddies are cooking in their kitchen today!!!
1) DK
2) Siri
3) Srivalli
4)PJ
5)Curry Leaf
6)Medha
7)Priya
8)Bhawna
9)Raaji
10)Ruchii
11)Anu
12)Kamala
13)Roopa
14)Divya Kudua
15)Rekha
16)Divya M
17)Lakshmi
18)Raaga
19)Lakshmi Venkatesh
20)Sripriya
21)Viji
22)Pavani
23)Kamalika
24)Karuna
Saturday, November 8, 2008
RONTOSE with POTATO DALI THOY
This is my post on day 8 of Recipe Marathon.
RONTOSE
INGREDIENTS
Rice flour - 2 cups
maida or wheat flour - 1 cup
salt - 1/2 tsp
boiled water - 1 3/4 cup
METHOD
Mix both flours and salt together in a mixing bowl and keep aside. Boil just a little more than 1 1/2 cup of water and pour into the flour while stiring with a spatula. Close and wait for 10-15 mints. Oil your palms before kneading the dough.Make small balls. Press using a presser(a tortilla press or a flat bottom pan as explained earlier).Serve hot with potato thoy.

THOY
INGREDIENTS
Toor dal - 1 cup
potato - 1 medium size,diced small
mustard seeds - 1 tsp
red chilli - 3-4 nos
cumin seeds - 1 tsp
curry leaves - of 1 sprig
turmeric powder - a pinch
salt
METHOD
Pressure cook dal and potatoes together with some salt.In a kadai heat some oil.Add mustard seeds.When it starts to crackle add cumin seeds,curryleaves,red chillies and turmeric.Add this to the dal and potato mixture.Serve hot with rontose.

Check what my marathon buddies have posted on this weekend!!!
1) DK
2) Siri
3) Srivalli
5)PJ
6)Curry Leaf
7)Medha
8)Priya
9)Bhawna
10)Raaji
11)Ruchii
12)Anu
13)Kamala
14)Roopa
15)Divya Kudua
16)Rekha
17)Divya M
18)Lakshmi
19)Raaga
20)Lakshmi Venkatesh
21)Sripriya
22)Viji
23)Pavani
Monday, November 3, 2008
PHANNA OONDI with TOMATO CURRY
Phanna oondi is the konkani term for steamed dumpling with seasonings.This is one of my favorite dish that my mom prepares.It's usually made using idli rava.It can be prepared plain without the seasonings as well but the seasonings give a fantastic taste to it and thats what makes this special.To make it more colorful one can also add finely chopped vegetables like beans,carrot and peas.The best side dish to have with phanna oondi is tomato curry or tomato pickle.
This is post for the 3rd of RM2 started by DK.

PHANNA OONDI
INGREDIENTS
idli rava - 1 cup
shredded coconut - 1 cup (grind to a paste)
water 3 cups
mustard seeds-1 tsp
red chilly - 4-5 nos
cashew pieces - 2-3 tbsp
curry leaves - of 1 sprig
asafoeteda powder - a pinch
salt to taste
METHOD
In a shallow bottom pan or kadai heat some oil.Add mustard seeds.When it starts to crackle add red chillies,curryleaves and asafoetida.Now add the cashew pieces and lightly brown them.If adding vegetables then add them now and fry them slightly until its soft. Than add the water,grinded coconut and salt. Ones it starts to boil mix in the idli rava,close it and cook on a low flame for about 4-5 mins.It will become thick.At this point turn off the flame and let it cool.Ones it cool form round balls of it and steam it for about 5 mins.I used idli stand for steaming the dumplings.Serve hot with tomato curry or pickle.

TOMATO CURRY
INGREDIENTS
Onion - 1 , chopped
tomato - 2 nos , diced
mustard seeds - 1 tsp
Cumin seeds - 1 tsp
turmeric pdr - 1/2 tsp
red chilli pdr - 1/2 tsp
green chillies - 3 nos , slit
curry leaves - of 1 sprig
coriander pdr - 1 tsp
coriander leaves - a bunch,chopped
salt to taste
METHOD
Heat some oil in a pan.Add mustard seeds.Ones it starts to crackle add cumin seeds,curry leaves,and green chillies.Then add chopped onions .Stir until its soft.Then add turmeric pdr,chilli pdr and coriander pdr.If it gets too dry sprinkle some water.Then add the tomatoes and cook it.Ones its soft mash the tomatoes using a wooden spoon.Pour some water and season it with salt.Close the pan and let it cook on a medium flame for sometime,until the gravy starts to bubble.Then add the coriander leaves.Serve hot with phanna oondi.

Drop by my fellow marathoner's blogs to see what they have prepared today :).
1) DK
2) Siri
3) Srivalli
5)PJ
6)Curry Leaf
7)Medha
8)Priya
9)Bhawna
10)Raaji
11)Ruchii
12)Anu
13)Kamala
14)Roopa
15)Divya Kudua
16)Rekha
17)Divya M
18)Lakshmi
19)Raaga
20)Lakshmi Venkatesh
Friday, July 25, 2008
CHINESE STYLE POTATO STIR FRY for T&C and PEPPER TOMATO ROLLS for BBD

I was very very happy when i saw that i was paired with Rachel of Tangerine Kitchen for taste and create.I love her blog and enjoy seeing her daring bakers challenge posts,always well presented.I went through her recipe index, a good amount of times i must say and finally decided on trying out her Chinese style potato stir fry - Something i have never tried and seen before.I made some minor changes though.Instead of frying I baked the potatoes until golden brown.I used worchestershire sauce instead of soya sauce and also added diced onions and capsicum and a pinch of sugar to the dish.The result was simply delicious.We had it with some white rice.


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For BBD , an event originally started by Zorra , i baked some pepper tomato rolls.I came across this recipe from the book Tastes of home - The baking book which i borrowed from the library.The recipe's original name is Basil tomato rolls but since i used the Sweet pepper pasta sauce here i changed the name to Pepper tomato rolls.I have to say its one of the best rolls i have eaten and we enjoyed eating it for dinner last night - really light , soft and fluffy.

INGREDIENTS
Active dry yeast - 2 tsp
Unbleached flour - 3 1/2 cups
Warm water - 1 1/3 cups
sugar - 1 tbsp
salt - 1 tsp
olive oil - 2 tbsp
For Filling:-
Pasta sauce - use any store bought(i used sweet pepper sauce)
parmasan cheese to sprinkle on top
METHOD
In a small glass bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water and let it rest for 10 mins.In a large bowl, sift flour,sugar and salt.Make a well in the center and pour the yeast water and oil in it.Using a wooden spoon mix in enough flour to make a smooth paste and then use the rest to form a soft dough.
Turn onto a floured surface,knead until smooth and elastic, about 10 mins.Place in a greased bowl ,turning onesto grease top.Cover and let it rise in a warm place until doubled in volume,about 1 hr.
Then punch the dough down,turn onto a lightly floured surface and divide it into 9-12 pieces.Shape each piece into a ball and place them 3inch apart on a greased baking sheet.make an indentation in the center of each ball, add a tbsp of the filling.Sprinkle with parmasan cheese.Cover and let it rise in a warm place until doubled,about 30 mins.


Preheat oven to 375 deg F and abke for 25-30 mins or until golden brown.Let it cool on a wire rack.Serve warm.

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