tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-74015524100795046202024-03-19T04:31:50.987-07:00Amma's AdukkalaTraditional cooking made simple!!Kalathilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03285864015188071629noreply@blogger.comBlogger77125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7401552410079504620.post-59571534095461419092011-01-05T16:52:00.000-08:002021-02-26T01:38:56.405-08:00Mango ginger pickle<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzFZv8uBNLE9YH_dHiUNthjyJuCdmvim0rzHG5gHaJn_bveWRmaLcZUtUl6X96WiBhKMnto9wC9MNmX3AiKdwq6javvqvu-lVazwCrsAkJdFZ6KngoZ5_Vs07HktPZ4S_yGKBYdd6xeQ/s1600/achar.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5558869759229642274" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzFZv8uBNLE9YH_dHiUNthjyJuCdmvim0rzHG5gHaJn_bveWRmaLcZUtUl6X96WiBhKMnto9wC9MNmX3AiKdwq6javvqvu-lVazwCrsAkJdFZ6KngoZ5_Vs07HktPZ4S_yGKBYdd6xeQ/s320/achar.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 240px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 320px;" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span">Mango ginger or manga inji looks like ginger root but tastes and smells like raw mango.</span><div><br /><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/z18OXQHuUis" width="320" youtube-src-id="z18OXQHuUis"></iframe></div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span"></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><b>Ingredients</b>:</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span">
</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"> 250 gm Mango ginger chopped</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span">1/4 cup Gingelly oil </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span">4 tbsp chilly powder </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span">1/4 tsp asafoetida </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span">1/4 tsp fenugreek seeds </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span">1/4 cup tamarind juice </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span">1/4 cup vinegar - 1/4 cup</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span">4 green green chillies</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span">2 sprig curry leaves</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span">salt to taste</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span">
</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><b>Method</b>:</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span">
</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span">1.Roast and powder asafoetida and fenugreek seeds and keep aside.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span">2.Heat oil in a pan and fry the chopped mango ginger.Drain and keep aside.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span">3.In the same oil fry chopped grren chillies and curry leaves.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span">4.Add chilly powder,asafoetida fenugreek powder and fry for a minute.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span">5.Pour in the vinegar and tamarind juice.Add salt.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span">6.Throw in the fried mango ginger and switch of the flame when the mixture comes to a boil.</span></div></div></div>Kalathilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03285864015188071629noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7401552410079504620.post-87194542955713316872010-09-06T18:36:00.000-07:002010-09-06T19:10:04.103-07:00Ela Ada<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgr1GTE5hai4dhxvr_wlZxaXfFG68KN_Q_Pt3n8P_uPMyLuEeL0kivfYuYryx6L2tXJgQUjOWXfhLYKobAOOd2J0YfaK34Z8sAX2mc_cjkVGO2oKdO0LAvi1f2cwhpDsDBh_TUoCYfr7A/s1600/DSC02782.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgr1GTE5hai4dhxvr_wlZxaXfFG68KN_Q_Pt3n8P_uPMyLuEeL0kivfYuYryx6L2tXJgQUjOWXfhLYKobAOOd2J0YfaK34Z8sAX2mc_cjkVGO2oKdO0LAvi1f2cwhpDsDBh_TUoCYfr7A/s320/DSC02782.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5513979977954414498" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;">Banana leaves and coconuts are readily available items in all households in Kerala.Thus Ada used to be the popular breakfast/snack item in Kerala.</span></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;"><b>Ingredients:</b></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;">For dough:</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;">2 cup rice flour(roasted)</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;">3 cup water(may vary)</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;">1/2 tbsp ghee</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;">1/2 tbsp sugar</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;">salt to taste</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;">For filling:</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;">2 cup grated coconut</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;">1 cup grated jaggery</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;">1 tbsp ghee</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;">1 pinch sesame seeds</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;">1 cardamom pod</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;">1/4 tsp jeera powder</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;">2 shallots sliced</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;"><b>Method:</b></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;">Preparing the dough:</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;">1.Boil the water with ghee,salt and sugar. Add rice flour and mix thoroughly.Switch off the flame.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;">2.When the mixture cools down mix thoroughly with hand until you get a smooth dough.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;">Preparing the filling:</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;">1.Heat a pan and add ghee and sesame seeds.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;">2.Throw in the grated jaggery and let it melt.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;">3.Add grated coconut,jeera powder,cardamom and shallots. Mix well.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;">Assembling and cooking:</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;">1.Make small balls out of the dough and spread them into circles on banana leaves.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;">2.Keep one or two spoon full of filling on one side of the circle and seal with the other side.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;">3.Steam cook the adas for 10- 15 minutes and serve hot.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;">PS: Adas can be frozen after assembling and can be steamed just before serving.</span></span></div>Kalathilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03285864015188071629noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7401552410079504620.post-71198941933713509932010-09-06T18:11:00.000-07:002010-09-06T18:31:10.374-07:00Lime pickle<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgc6eH23iqVNyzqkfH-LKV5fT3GFqEH3QSJ0j8BaL7hZXgqA6jtj1PM7v6Y5zyhYffTaATvH762SdsKYVGUjkaqhWi1qCEPGKPFtr9L8Rww9j9CFWQHACF4rQT8jlnNVEOp2j52J4bdsA/s1600/DSC02976.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgc6eH23iqVNyzqkfH-LKV5fT3GFqEH3QSJ0j8BaL7hZXgqA6jtj1PM7v6Y5zyhYffTaATvH762SdsKYVGUjkaqhWi1qCEPGKPFtr9L8Rww9j9CFWQHACF4rQT8jlnNVEOp2j52J4bdsA/s320/DSC02976.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5513973378967461426" /></a><br /><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;">This recipe is for my friend George who is a "Naranga achar" lover.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;"><b>Ingredients:</b></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;">10 Limes </span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;">2 garlic pods</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;">2 inch ginger</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;">4 tbsp chilly powder</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;">1 tbsp asafoetida</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;">1/4 tbsp fenugreek seed powder</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;">1/2 cup sesame oil </span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;">1/4 tsp jaggery</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;">1/4 cup vinegar</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;">1/4 cup water</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;">salt to taste</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;"><b>Method:</b></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;">1.Steam the limes for one minute and cut them into 8 pieces each once they cool down.Add salt and keep aside.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;">2.Grind and make paste out of ginger and garlic.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;">3.Heat oil in a pan and saute ginger garlic paste until they turn light brown in color.Add the chilly powder,asafoetida and fenugreek powder and fry for one minute on low heat.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;">4.Pour in the vinegar and water.Add salt,jaggery and bring the mixture to a boil.Switch off the flame.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;">5.when the mixture cools down add the lime pieces to it and mix well.</span></span></div>Kalathilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03285864015188071629noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7401552410079504620.post-35967229451755869682010-07-02T06:53:00.001-07:002010-07-02T07:26:41.060-07:00Poori Masala<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9Isk5gec4J5wQiKU0tJAJlFPwzhsKucu6JGlryDxixO0DRBUZO0b1vkvRjvm_tJlJWPnk3IwB3yIQ4MbvgnYCjO7kM2lk-Xvpsi6qUp-dWN_CDmixuSEd0KWoxEE0335brQAnjas2Fg/s1600/poori.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9Isk5gec4J5wQiKU0tJAJlFPwzhsKucu6JGlryDxixO0DRBUZO0b1vkvRjvm_tJlJWPnk3IwB3yIQ4MbvgnYCjO7kM2lk-Xvpsi6qUp-dWN_CDmixuSEd0KWoxEE0335brQAnjas2Fg/s320/poori.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5489307164606640082" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;">Poori masala is a popular breakfast item in India. Poori is deep fried wheat bread. Although it can be served with many different curries, a simple potato masala is the most common accompaniment.</span></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;"><b>Poori :</b></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;"><b>Ingredients :</b></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;">2 cups wheat flour</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;">4 tbsp sooji/rava(optional)</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;">1 tbsp oil</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;">salt to taste</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;">water </span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;">oil for frying</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;"><b>Method:</b></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;">1.Mix salt in wheat flour and prepare dough with it by adding little water at a time.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;">2.Leave the dough to rest for 30 minutes.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;">3.Roll out small balls of dough using a rolling pin.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;">4.Deep fry in oil until golden brown.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;"><b>Potato Masala:</b></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;"><b>Ingredients:</b></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;"><b>To Boil:</b></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;">2 medium potatoes cut into pieces</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;">2 medium onion cut into pieces</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;">1 carrot cut into pieces</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;">4 cashews broken(optional)</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;">1 tsp grated ginger</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;">4 green chillies chopped</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;">1 sprig curry leaves</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;">1/4 tsp turmeric powder</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;">2 cups water</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;"><b>To Temper:</b></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;">2 tbsp oil</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;">2 dried red chillies</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;">1 tsp mustard seeds</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;">1/4 tsp urud dal</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;">few curry leaves</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;"><b>Method:</b></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;">1.Mix all the ingredients under "to boil" and cook until done. Mash the potatoes with spoon.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;">2.In a hot pan add oil and throw in the mustard seeds.When they splutter add other ingredients under "To Temper".</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;">3.Pour in the cooked potatoes and mix well.</span></span></div>Kalathilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03285864015188071629noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7401552410079504620.post-68592904205870428922010-05-14T20:42:00.000-07:002010-05-14T21:04:25.679-07:00Cabbage Thoran<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjXaG5ti_iMCiaj-cryhf5-jPZBkBsyEGNd33VHM_atpvieLUyrMA-MigHhRpGQ6rg7-nI5ydkVmnf8nX_KTTGy3sWUPaDS4wt5d0BgYGTQ_sxLoU6jcnaj8Zb65rousNhTewdvXNiAQ/s1600/cabbage+thoran.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjXaG5ti_iMCiaj-cryhf5-jPZBkBsyEGNd33VHM_atpvieLUyrMA-MigHhRpGQ6rg7-nI5ydkVmnf8nX_KTTGy3sWUPaDS4wt5d0BgYGTQ_sxLoU6jcnaj8Zb65rousNhTewdvXNiAQ/s320/cabbage+thoran.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5471337293049310082" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;">Cabbage thoran is a simple and nutritious dish often served at vegetarian feasts in Kerala.</span></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;"><b>Ingredients:</b></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;">2 cups finely shredded cabbage</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;">1/4 cup finely chopped carrot</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;">1/2 cup shredded coconut</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;">1 onion chopped</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;">6 green chilllies chopped</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;">1/2 inch piece of ginger chopped</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;">2 tbsp chopped coriander leaves</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;">salt to taste</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;"><b>To temper:</b></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;">2 tbsp coconut oil</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;">1/2 tsp mustard seeds</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;">1/2 tsp cumin seeds</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;">1 sprig curry leaves</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;">2 red dried chillies</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;"><b>Preparation:</b></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;">1.Mix and mash together carrot,cabbage,onion,ginger,green chillies,coriander leaves and salt. Keep aside for 10 minutes.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;">2.Heat oil in a pan. Add mustard seeds and let them splutter.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;">3.Add cumin seeds,red chillies,curry leaves and mix well.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;">4.Add the cabbage mixture. Mix well on low flame for 2 to 3 minutes.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;">5.Serve hot with rice.</span></span></div>Kalathilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03285864015188071629noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7401552410079504620.post-46774951524375880122010-05-14T20:21:00.000-07:002010-05-14T20:39:07.194-07:00Cucumber carrot khichadi<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwMSvhhNKTQzpPrHIbEzQxvXulNiSqogTQwEPpVSi39rRrY4rK6Lqsjvr8lJLC9EjSV-7khpZl7oQeG18cdcA5SRAVgolSNlfT-jbTav1LhOoxNEferS4ksnPiaoUN11BUg6dvnxlUtA/s1600/kichadi.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwMSvhhNKTQzpPrHIbEzQxvXulNiSqogTQwEPpVSi39rRrY4rK6Lqsjvr8lJLC9EjSV-7khpZl7oQeG18cdcA5SRAVgolSNlfT-jbTav1LhOoxNEferS4ksnPiaoUN11BUg6dvnxlUtA/s320/kichadi.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5471333191251017890" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;">Kichadi is served as part of Sadhya in Kerala. Easiest variety of khichadi is made as follows.</span></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;"><b>Ingredients:</b></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;">1 cucumber peeled and sliced</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;">1/2 carrot peeled and sliced</span></span></div><div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;">2 tbsp coconut oil</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;">2 dried red chillies</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;">1/2 tsp mustard seeds</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;">1/2 tsp urad dal</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;">2 green chillies chopped</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;">1 sprig curry leaves</span></span></div></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;">salt to taste</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;"><b>To grind:</b></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;">1 cup coconut </span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;">1/4 tsp mustard seeds</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;">1 green chilly</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;">1/2 cup yogurt</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;"><b>Preparation:</b></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;">1.Heat oil in a pan and add mustard seeds.Let them crackle.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;">2.Throw in the urad dal, dried red chillies,curry leaves and green chillies.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;">3.Add carrot and mix well untill carrot is cooked.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;">4.Add cucumber,salt and mix well for 30 seconds. </span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;">5.Pour in the ground paste.Mix well and switch off the flame before the gravy comes to a boil.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;">PS:Add more yogurt/water to bring the gravy to your desired consistency.</span></span></div>Kalathilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03285864015188071629noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7401552410079504620.post-68594041049242672882010-05-14T20:00:00.000-07:002010-05-14T20:18:31.196-07:00Tomato Chutney<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi44qn7OZiw9kCm0xJ_6WIF6LhrYKOXeyp1V285YPZbeI61y7ZGrYuT4MtSvK4_MkovimWb8Vv8bRYn8xexJmpcDX5vVbgnyjGkYl8AVkKLRBGsj_HzjfRHhYL2GYCJ64W5hCYJEJVmZg/s1600/THAKKALI+CHUTNEY.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi44qn7OZiw9kCm0xJ_6WIF6LhrYKOXeyp1V285YPZbeI61y7ZGrYuT4MtSvK4_MkovimWb8Vv8bRYn8xexJmpcDX5vVbgnyjGkYl8AVkKLRBGsj_HzjfRHhYL2GYCJ64W5hCYJEJVmZg/s320/THAKKALI+CHUTNEY.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5471326727854706482" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;">Tomato is a bright red fruit used in the preparation of almost all kinds of Indian curries. Tomato is a wonderful source of lycopene, a natural antioxidant.</span></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;">This tomato chutney can be had with chappathi or rice. Amma usually makes this chutney when she is in a hurry as this requires only a few minutes of cooking time.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;"><b>Ingredients:</b></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;">2 big tomatoes sliced</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;">1 medium onion chopped</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;">1 inch piece of ginger chopped</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;">4 chopped green chillies</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;">1 sprig curry leaves</span></span></div><div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;">2 tbsp coconut oil</span></span></div><div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;">1/2 tsp mustard seeds</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;">salt to taste</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;"><br /></span></span></div></div></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;"><b>To grind:</b></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;">1 cup coconut</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;">1 shallot</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;"><b>Preparation:</b></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;">1.Heat oil in a pan and add mustard seeds.Let them crackle.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;">2.Add the ginger,green chillies,curry leaves and onion. Saute till the onion turns light brown.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;">3.Add the tomatoes,salt and mix well until the tomatoes turn into a paste.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;">4.Pour in the ground coconut mixture and enough water for the gravy.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;">5.Switch off the flame before the gravy comes to a boil.</span></span></div><div><br /></div>Kalathilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03285864015188071629noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7401552410079504620.post-60416090016902126692010-02-21T16:31:00.000-08:002010-02-21T17:04:19.296-08:00Meatloaf<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgF3gpqTGvsjlhxAzo83wIEKWtpDoE3Yy3S-DOFoWugyaj7FTXsKBIewO3F-dCyoPioTJOXgZjvKcWUEMKTWtbSsERAyoJayQ0GKAYkPmqpc0kBfMdUlLSFLmpz_rpuA4RM-7OlzNwjcQ/s1600-h/meatloaf.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgF3gpqTGvsjlhxAzo83wIEKWtpDoE3Yy3S-DOFoWugyaj7FTXsKBIewO3F-dCyoPioTJOXgZjvKcWUEMKTWtbSsERAyoJayQ0GKAYkPmqpc0kBfMdUlLSFLmpz_rpuA4RM-7OlzNwjcQ/s320/meatloaf.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5440859341102885138" /></a><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000066;">We tried making meatloaf at home last thanksgiving and all of us loved it. Amma made sandwiches with the leftover meatloaf the next day and it tasted great.</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000066;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000066;"><b>Ingredients:</b></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000066;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000066;">2 pounds of ground beef</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000066;">1/2 cup onion finely chopped</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000066;">2 tsp ground garlic</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000066;">1/2 cup carrot finely chopped</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000066;">1/2 cup celery finely chopped</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000066;">1/2 cup bread crumbs</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000066;">1 egg</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000066;">1 tbsp tomato ketchup</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000066;">1 1/2 tsp salt</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000066;">1 1/2 tbsp black pepper</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000066;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000066;"><b>Method:</b></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000066;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000066;">1.Preheat the oven to 350 degree.</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000066;">2.Mix together all the ingredients and transfer to a meatloaf pan. Shape the meatloaf.</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000066;">3.Paint some tomato ketchup mixed with brown sugar and spices of your choice on the top of the meatloaf.(optional)</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000066;">3.Cook in the preheated oven for 1 hour or until the meatloaf is cooked through.</span></span></span></div>Kalathilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03285864015188071629noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7401552410079504620.post-54171923580264367252010-02-21T15:51:00.000-08:002010-02-21T16:18:26.144-08:00Orange Chicken<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFnIuhZNeWhUoD80j-joJGXPP8g12GfqfwHYj8OqpSXx5VvaGf5XVtLmWLIHIl-VySgpQz1efNOLyHBPRwtjoqvB1B8FaKEdiwa3-4oXyb7eSJNVJ6NxgJr8aAQVMd-b2cVlDtK760gw/s1600-h/orangechicken.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFnIuhZNeWhUoD80j-joJGXPP8g12GfqfwHYj8OqpSXx5VvaGf5XVtLmWLIHIl-VySgpQz1efNOLyHBPRwtjoqvB1B8FaKEdiwa3-4oXyb7eSJNVJ6NxgJr8aAQVMd-b2cVlDtK760gw/s320/orangechicken.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5440849645729269634" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">Orange chicken is a Chinese take out favorite. It can be made easily at home if you have the following ingredients in hand.</span></span></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">Ingredients:</span></b></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">3 Chicken breasts cut into cubes</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">2 eggs beaten</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">1 1/2 cups flour</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">Salt and pepper to taste</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">For Sauce </span></b></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">1 cup orange juice</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">1/4 cup brown sugar</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">2 tbsp soy sauce</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">1 tsp ground ginger and garlic</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">Chilly flakes (optional)</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">2 tbsp corn starch dissolved in water</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">Method:</span></b></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">1. Add salt and pepper to flour.</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">2.Dip the chicken in egg and then coat with flour.</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">3.Deep fry the floured chicken pieces for about 5 to 6 minutes and drain on a paper towel.</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">4.Mix together all the ingredients for sauce except the corn starch and bring it to a boil.</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">5.Add the corn starch and stir until the sauce is thick.</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">6.Add the fried chicken pieces to the sauce and stir till all sauce is absorbed by the chicken pieces.</span></span></span></div>Kalathilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03285864015188071629noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7401552410079504620.post-30443809053876710392010-01-17T17:18:00.000-08:002010-01-17T17:37:43.999-08:00Mutta Dosa<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;"><br /></span></span></span></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguVd4i32cF07xuCXhyDEPaPMxQoZIgCvYfqs-QopscBdsZ3Okk2YL86deCR5-Ub194JBShc0F-OoYvfbBk_CkiP5Y2Xwv6Bah3CtwCk52q3Mi1ItKodMmRWSgd_461I4n14sz3DctdUw/s1600-h/DSC02528.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguVd4i32cF07xuCXhyDEPaPMxQoZIgCvYfqs-QopscBdsZ3Okk2YL86deCR5-Ub194JBShc0F-OoYvfbBk_CkiP5Y2Xwv6Bah3CtwCk52q3Mi1ItKodMmRWSgd_461I4n14sz3DctdUw/s320/DSC02528.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5427883941677167202" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;">Egg dosa or omlette dosa can be made in a jiffy if you have dosa batter at home. This tastes good as it is or can be had with onion-tomato chutney.</span></span></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;">Ingredients:</span></b></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;">Dosa Batter</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;">2 Eggs beaten </span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;">4 tbsp chopped Onion</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;">few curry leaves</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;">1/2 tsp chopped coriander leaves</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;">2 chopped green chillies</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;">one pinch turmeric powder</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;">salt to taste</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;">Method: </span></b></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;">1. Mix together the eggs,onion,green chillies, coriander leaves,curry leaves,turmeric powder and salt.</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;">2. Pour the dosa batter onto a non stick pan and make dosa.</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjL4_GM5hHCTs-vdxnyrFz-3dCcu0ddbYQHqDcBkhmzRLF_ywVFnG1CuMmR7QzKbFkimINNqAcLMr79vrGcYUCpAV0wdk6SYKpMHgetFZrIGWDJYGd5l-33judE_iqzPqrubfiNWNbciQ/s320/DSC02530.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5427885528359803714" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px; " /><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 153); font-family:georgia;font-size:medium;">3. Pour the omlette mixture on top of the dosa. Flip the dosa and cook till done.</span></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_DA9tcXum7_34QYO4ECJYsgujLE40P3F6niXCCWMovlfL-cI6VhQfoo_y14Uc8cbhO6Dqr7VlX_4xZdSH9zCQSFWy4gREM_ZcspQOmeYxgynUF0PUByr2HSnOenz2UTGWeHq280fvRw/s320/DSC02529.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5427886201285652578" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px; " /></span>Kalathilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03285864015188071629noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7401552410079504620.post-80077306345022892532009-12-10T15:19:00.000-08:002009-12-10T16:36:26.611-08:00Malabar Biriyani<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3vhjd1JTf7JpdUIuOTaFYHOvCvX8wdXzonv7yOKeiRNxTrdpgWL2nt8CLR2m-27W_VKYY2m8XfeFW9MGtVLTVcU8YlqG58raunr_tCQKgsQQ51XvNvps_drAXO086AXz0EQL427SuSA/s1600-h/DSC02506.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3vhjd1JTf7JpdUIuOTaFYHOvCvX8wdXzonv7yOKeiRNxTrdpgWL2nt8CLR2m-27W_VKYY2m8XfeFW9MGtVLTVcU8YlqG58raunr_tCQKgsQQ51XvNvps_drAXO086AXz0EQL427SuSA/s320/DSC02506.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5413751698198049394" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC33CC;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">My friend Noora who is from Kozhikode makes excellent malabar biriyani. Following is the copy paste of the recipe she gave me. Though the preparation is time consuming the final results are very much worth the effort.</span></span></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC33CC;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></b></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" border-collapse: collapse; font-family:arial, sans-serif;font-size:13px;"><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC33CC;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">For marinating Chicken</span></b><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> </span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">(full chicken cut into medium size pieces)</span></span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;color:#CC33CC;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC33CC;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">1. In a vessel add 3 sliced onions,3 chopped tomatoes, 1 sprig curry leaves,20 chopped green chillies,6 cloves of garlic chopped,3 cm ginger chopped, coriander leaves and mint leaves.Mix thoroughly with hand.</span></span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC33CC;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">2. Add chicken,3 tbsp coriander powder, 1 tsp turmeric powder and salt. Mix well.</span></span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC33CC;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">3. Heat cardamom, nutmeg, cloves, cinnamon in medium heat and grind. 2 tbsp of this powder is required.</span></span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC33CC;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">4. Add 1 tbsp of the above spice powder, 3tbsp yogurt and 1 tbsp lemon juice.</span></span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC33CC;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">5. Mix with hand thoroughly for 5 minutes – Keep it aside for 10minutes.</span></span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0.25in; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;color:#CC33CC;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC33CC;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">For Garnishing</span></b></span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;color:#CC33CC;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></b></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC33CC;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> </span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> 6. Add ghee/oil in pan </span></span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC33CC;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> 7. Fry cashew nuts and raisins.Drain and keep aside</span></span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC33CC;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> 8. Deep fry 2 big onions sliced very thin in same oil, till it becomes brown (add a pinch of salt for taste).Drain and keep aside.</span></span></span></span></p><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC33CC;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></b></span></span></div><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC33CC;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Cooking Chicken</span></b></span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC33CC;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></b></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC33CC;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> </span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> 9. Take a pan and add 3 tbsp oil.</span></span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><span><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC33CC;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> 10. Add the marinated chicken, close with lid and cook the chicken on low heat.DONOT add water.</span></span></span></span><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC33CC;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">(</span></span></span><i><span style="font-style: italic; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC33CC;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">This will take 30 to 45mts</span></span></span></span></i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC33CC;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">)</span></span></span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC33CC;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></b></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC33CC;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></b></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC33CC;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Preparing ghee rice</span></b></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC33CC;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></b></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC33CC;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> </span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> 11. Add 5 tbsp ghee to a hot pan.</span></span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC33CC;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> 12. Add a pinch of jeera, a pinch spice powder from step 3,salt and 8 cups of water. </span></span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC33CC;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> 13. When the water boils add 4 cups of washed and drained basmati rice and cook till rice is done.</span></span></span></span></p><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC33CC;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> </span></b></span></span></div><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC33CC;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Final layering</span></b></span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC33CC;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></b></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><span><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC33CC;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> </span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> 14. Layer ha</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">lf of th</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">e</span></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC33CC;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> chicken in a big vessel.</span></span></span></span></i></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><span><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC33CC;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> 15. Add the cooked rice on top of chicken</span></span></span></span></i></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><span><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC33CC;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> 16. Layer with fried onion and sprinkle spice powder from step 5.</span></span></span></span></i></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><span><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC33CC;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> 17. Garnish with chopped coriander and mint leaves, fried cashew nuts and raisins</span></span></span></span></i></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><span><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC33CC;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> 18. Repeat from step 14 till the rice and chicken is over.</span></span></span></span></i></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC33CC;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> 19. Cover it with aluminium foil and keep aside for 30minutes before serving.</span></span></span></span></p></span></div>Kalathilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03285864015188071629noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7401552410079504620.post-60106201168408285992009-12-06T18:09:00.000-08:002009-12-06T19:08:13.460-08:00Egg curry<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvQ7ECzS7sfaLL_CJaKFYJ6Ln_ii86-_Bis6LHwcxC3cLcV9VXydcVOzA9oNq7M-pzOuD3gUlMpp6hRQAFgOP9efsc3hrdBk5EKuBtL58oJHzamYdGpMclgZ_ZqPOYhiIrtUoo-kWwIQ/s1600-h/DSC02635.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvQ7ECzS7sfaLL_CJaKFYJ6Ln_ii86-_Bis6LHwcxC3cLcV9VXydcVOzA9oNq7M-pzOuD3gUlMpp6hRQAFgOP9efsc3hrdBk5EKuBtL58oJHzamYdGpMclgZ_ZqPOYhiIrtUoo-kWwIQ/s320/DSC02635.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5412311078274099442" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC33CC;">My dad who never ate his food without fish curry has recently stopped eating fish and meat. He claims to have turned into an ovo vegetarian or eggetarian. He prepares a typical fish gravy and adds boiled eggs to it instead of fish. This curry he says has helped him in his transition from a strict non vegetarian to an eggetarian.</span></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC33CC;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC33CC;"><b>Ingredients:</b></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC33CC;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC33CC;">5 boiled eggs</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC33CC;">1 shallot + 1 inch ginger + 2 green chillies ground</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC33CC;">1 tomato chopped</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC33CC;">1 small raw mango cut into pieces</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC33CC;">curry leaves</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC33CC;">salt to taste</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC33CC;">1/4 cup coconut milk</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC33CC;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC33CC;"><b>To Grind:</b></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC33CC;"><br /></span></span></div><div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC33CC;">1 cup grated coconut</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC33CC;">1 tbsp chilly powder</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC33CC;">1 tbsp coriander powder</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC33CC;">1/4 tsp turmeric powder</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC33CC;">1 cup water</span></span></div></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC33CC;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC33CC;"><b>Method:</b></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC33CC;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC33CC;">1.In a pan mix together the ginger/shallot/green chillies , tomato, curry leaves,mango and salt.Mash well with hand.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC33CC;">2.Add the ground coconut paste.And one cup of water.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC33CC;">3.Boil the mixture for 15 minutes or until desired consistency is reached. Do a taste test and adjust salt if required.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC33CC;">4.Make stripes to the boiled eggs with knife and add them to the gravy.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC33CC;">5.Add the coconut milk and switch off the flame when the gravy comes to a boil.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC33CC;">6.Temper with fried shallots.</span></span></div>Kalathilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03285864015188071629noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7401552410079504620.post-25803482290389790652009-11-10T15:23:00.000-08:002009-11-10T16:21:36.974-08:00Stuffed Bun<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAnHu8yr5DhqSFbXmWnCEaN5XF_ecW_6TYPdI7y92SK-BhQqtfKr6AqmIknz8S8zlWThp6oZT_mHq5TByGcP_pemLnetjhxWVOkgTxcGCTnkjI5OHRiUl-3e2pTeFuT7sRETcUSyUptg/s1600-h/DSC02628.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAnHu8yr5DhqSFbXmWnCEaN5XF_ecW_6TYPdI7y92SK-BhQqtfKr6AqmIknz8S8zlWThp6oZT_mHq5TByGcP_pemLnetjhxWVOkgTxcGCTnkjI5OHRiUl-3e2pTeFuT7sRETcUSyUptg/s320/DSC02628.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5402620656837087538" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC33CC;">Amma saw this recipe on surya tv taste time and tried it. It turned out to be a hit.<br /></span></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC33CC;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC33CC;"><b>Ingredients:</b></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC33CC;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC33CC;"> For bun:-</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC33CC;"> 2 cups all purpose flour</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC33CC;"> 1/2 cup milk</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC33CC;"> 1 egg beaten</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC33CC;"> 1 tbsp active dry yeast</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC33CC;"> 1/4 cup refined oil</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC33CC;"> 2 1/2 tbsp sugar</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC33CC;"> 1/2 tsp salt</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC33CC;"> 2 tbsp warm water</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC33CC;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC33CC;"> For filling:-</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC33CC;"> 1 lb Boneless chicken finely chopped</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC33CC;"> 2 onions finely chopped</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC33CC;"> 3 green chillies finely chopped</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC33CC;"> 2 tsp ginger garlic paste</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC33CC;"> 2 tsp coriander powder</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC33CC;"> 1 tsp chilly powder</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC33CC;"> 1/2 tsp garam masala powder</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC33CC;"> salt to taste</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC33CC;"> 2 tbsp oil </span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC33CC;"> </span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC33CC;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC33CC;"><b>Method:</b></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC33CC;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;color:#CC33CC;">Preparing dough</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;color:#CC33CC;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC33CC;">1. Soak 1 tbsp yeast,1/2 tbsp all purpose flour and 1/2 tbsp sugar in 2 tbsp warm water.Keep aside and let rise for 10 minutes. </span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC33CC;">2.In another bowl mix 1/2 cup milk,1/4 cup refined oil and 2 tbsp sugar.Mix well till the sugar dissolves completely.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC33CC;">3.Mix in one cup flour and one beaten egg.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC33CC;">4.Pour in the yeast and mix well.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC33CC;">5.Add one more cup of flour and 1/2 tsp salt.Knead well for around 10 minutes.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC33CC;">6.Keep aside and let the dough rise to double the size.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC33CC;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC33CC;">Preparing filling</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC33CC;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC33CC;">1.Heat 2 tbsp oil in pan and add 2 tsp ginger garlic paste.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC33CC;">2.Throw in the chopped onions and green chillies.Saute till the onions turn light brown in color.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC33CC;">3.Add chicken and salt.Let cook for 10 minutes.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC33CC;">4.Add coriander powder,chilly powder and garam masala.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC33CC;">5.Cook for 5 more minutes until the chicken is cooked thoroughly and the mixture is dry.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC33CC;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC33CC;">Baking:-</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC33CC;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC33CC;">1.Make 15 equal portions out of the dough.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC33CC;">2.Flatten the dough and spoon some filling into it. Shape the dough into balls with filling inside.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC33CC;">3.Keep the filled dough balls on baking tray and let rest for 15 minutes.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC33CC;">4.Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Bake the buns for 15 minutes or until golden brown.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC33CC;"><br /></span></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7qF1mYMGwky7UGVAeg7KI8leKDLFU5dGiVtJwj1L58M9zl9fX4cYXQmjXv5p2NbNe1uJQhG1MsiVJVBb_zjP5UakilYS9rItzSphqKPWoVxR7XqYdqeW5P7UkhwZ8KfoDqS7682Cc8A/s1600-h/DSC02630.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7qF1mYMGwky7UGVAeg7KI8leKDLFU5dGiVtJwj1L58M9zl9fX4cYXQmjXv5p2NbNe1uJQhG1MsiVJVBb_zjP5UakilYS9rItzSphqKPWoVxR7XqYdqeW5P7UkhwZ8KfoDqS7682Cc8A/s320/DSC02630.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5402620220058186034" /></a><br /></div>Kalathilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03285864015188071629noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7401552410079504620.post-30880184636654938072009-09-26T20:44:00.000-07:002009-09-26T21:13:27.362-07:00Vishu Katta<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilrsdTheFbltAMDkPOG3ODBhnJy2nfHRUO0jCXA2vpi-470ReicpShhWs3I54LynBDZGbdxaY4_0xuqKML9lhwW5KGLvOSv4xerDvRp761f4JtSLZFxNo5zvFuUDM3rFI9kTWV6YEzQg/s1600-h/DSC02303.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilrsdTheFbltAMDkPOG3ODBhnJy2nfHRUO0jCXA2vpi-470ReicpShhWs3I54LynBDZGbdxaY4_0xuqKML9lhwW5KGLvOSv4xerDvRp761f4JtSLZFxNo5zvFuUDM3rFI9kTWV6YEzQg/s320/DSC02303.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5385988370069817202" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">Vishu katta brings back childhood memories of vishu celebrations. The night before vishu will be filled with the excitement of playing with crackers and fireworks. After seeing the 'vishu kani' early in the morning the next wonderful thing to do is to burst another round of crackers and fireworks. 'Vishu kaineetams' and new dresses will be gifted to everyone in the morning. Vishu katta will be served as breakfast. Vishu katta is usually eaten with jaggery syrup or maanga curry. As a child i used to love to eat it with jaggery syrup. After having breakfast run around and play for another two hours and soon it will be time to have the grand vishu sadhya. Fireworks + Vishu kani + Kai neetam + New dress + good food - No wonder i loved vishu more than onam :)</span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">Ingredients:</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">2 cups raw rice (unakkallari)</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">4 cups thin coconut milk</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">1 cup thick coconut milk</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">1/2 tsp dried ginger powder</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">1/2 tsp cumin seeds</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">salt to tatse</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">Method:</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">1.Boil the rice in 3 cups of thin coconut milk.Add thin coconut milk slowly until the rice is cooked and thickens.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">2.Mix the dried ginger and cumin seeds in thick coconut milk.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">3.Add the thick coconut milk to rice.Mix well and Switch off the flame when vishu katta is thick enough.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">4.While the mixture is still hot spread it on banana leaf. Even it out and let it cool.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">5.Cut into diamond shapes and serve with jaggery syrup.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">Jaggery syrup:</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">1.Prepare a spice mix by mixing dried ginger,cumin seeds and cardamom.Keep aside.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">2.Heat 1/4 cup water and add 100 gm jaggery.When jaggery melts add 1 tsp of spice mix.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);"><br /></span></div><div><br /></div>Kalathilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03285864015188071629noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7401552410079504620.post-60655117424692629842009-09-26T20:15:00.000-07:002009-09-26T20:36:00.614-07:00Paniyaram<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBc2QogwHMWrf9SA2fcnG4NrrV638IlV0VtlgGLQywDo7dTblHotbwxBulir20_qXTH8sAh_k9J0X4X5AXlW7CRLMqRPmrASRvL3igNNIJ2IozbvFlcW5NvGnTXKmtb0k_asamaQCcRQ/s1600-h/DSC02584.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBc2QogwHMWrf9SA2fcnG4NrrV638IlV0VtlgGLQywDo7dTblHotbwxBulir20_qXTH8sAh_k9J0X4X5AXlW7CRLMqRPmrASRvL3igNNIJ2IozbvFlcW5NvGnTXKmtb0k_asamaQCcRQ/s320/DSC02584.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5385981401854769682" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">Paniyaram is a popular tiffin item of Tamil Nadu. Paniyaram can either be sweet or savory. The recipe that follows is of savory paniyaram that goes well with chutney. Paniyaram can be made in a jiffy if you have the 'unniappa chatti'  and some dosa batter in hand.</span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">Ingredients: </span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">For Batter:</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">1/4 cup urad dal</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">1/2 cup white rice</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">1/4 cup boiled rice</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">salt to taste</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">For tempering:</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">1 tbsp coconut oil</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">1/4 tsp mustard seeds</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">1/2 tsp urad dal</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">1 onion chopped</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">4 green chillies chopped</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">1 sprig curry leaves</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">1/4 tsp asafoetida powder</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">Oil for frying paniyarams</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">Method:</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">1. Soak the ingredients for batter for more than 4 hours. </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">2. Prepare dosa batter by grinding the ingredients and adding salt to taste.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">3.Heat oil in a pan add mustard seeds. Let it splutter.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">4.Add urad dal. Add onion,green chillies and curry leaves.Saute for 5 minutes.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">5.Add asafoetida powder.Switch off the flame and let it cool.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">6.Add the mixture to the batter once it is reaches room temperature.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">7.Heat oil in kuzhiyappa chatti. Pour the batter into it and cook till done.Serve hot with chutney</span>.</div>Kalathilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03285864015188071629noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7401552410079504620.post-19902045404234208262009-09-26T19:53:00.000-07:002009-09-26T20:12:23.114-07:00Brinjal Curry<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoRBi_CbXHSHinTv9EtwUu1EvqdUnCADiaj4CbuAzFNlWEorOvG0TBT-f5zTQRUGaJkgBHK2PNGUtk_SnKm6DmSTkmWBz7MtOYYaweASkobG1xybnWdZ4grOGSDfV0VXlkOIMooNyFzg/s1600-h/DSC02112.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoRBi_CbXHSHinTv9EtwUu1EvqdUnCADiaj4CbuAzFNlWEorOvG0TBT-f5zTQRUGaJkgBHK2PNGUtk_SnKm6DmSTkmWBz7MtOYYaweASkobG1xybnWdZ4grOGSDfV0VXlkOIMooNyFzg/s320/DSC02112.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5385975582481437762" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 102);">This particular brinjal curry goes well with rice. </span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 102);"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 102);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">Ingredients:</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 102);"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 102);">250 gm brinjal cut into cubes</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 102);">1 onion chopped</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 102);">1 tomato chopped</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 102);">1 tsp ginger chopped</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 102);">2 green chillies slit</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 102);">1 sprig curry leaves</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 102);">1/2 tsp chily powder</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 102);">2 tsp coriander powder</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 102);">1 pinch turmeric powder</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 102);">2 tsp tamarind paste</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 102);">1 cup thin coconut milk</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 102);">1/2 cup thick coconut milk</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 102);">2 tbsp coconut oil</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 102);">1/2 tsp mustard seeds</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 102);">salt to taste</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 102);"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 102);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">Method:</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 102);"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 102);">1.Soak the brinjal cubes in some turmeric water for 5 to 10 minutes. Rinse and wipe dry.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 102);">2.Heat oil in a pan and add mustard seeds. Let it splutter.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 102);">3.Add onion,ginger,green chillies and curry leaves. Saute well for 5 minutes.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 102);">4.Add the brinjal cubes. Cover and cook on low flame for 5 minutes.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 102);">5.Add turmeric powder,chilly powder and coriander powder.Saute well for 1 minute.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 102);">6.Add tomato and salt.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 102);">7.Add tamarind paste. Mix well and add the thin coconut milk. Cook for 3 minutes.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 102);">8.Add the thick coconut milk.Switch off the flame. Serve with rice.</span></div>Kalathilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03285864015188071629noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7401552410079504620.post-59280501929112880502009-09-15T18:59:00.000-07:002009-09-15T19:30:32.397-07:00Mushroom Alfredo<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiK9i5O4luBMKg63sPbFTOea3EZJLBAIzBr9-YtEe_weZ4hLwfQNZBtVlkMLCWr7jEuJrnzZ6dTQvVeyVD1YSNHLlGUqXuEuCmsi3_wqb_zc2B_RPaiAJ1K_Vup-OVxJsSE2Ow1CG4kBg/s1600-h/DSC02260.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiK9i5O4luBMKg63sPbFTOea3EZJLBAIzBr9-YtEe_weZ4hLwfQNZBtVlkMLCWr7jEuJrnzZ6dTQvVeyVD1YSNHLlGUqXuEuCmsi3_wqb_zc2B_RPaiAJ1K_Vup-OVxJsSE2Ow1CG4kBg/s320/DSC02260.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5381879467728172546" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">We like to have seafood afredo when eating out at Olive garden. Amma tried making Alfredo sauce with mushroom and chicken.It closely resembled the alfredo sauce we get at Italian restaurants.</span></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Alfredo sauce is creamy white sauce made with cheese and melted butter. This sauce is served over cooked pasta.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Ingredients:</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">8 oz pasta </span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">250 gm mushroom</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">250 gm boneless chicken</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">2 tbsp butter</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">6 cloves garlic</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">2 cups milk</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">4 oz parmesan cheese</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">1 pinch basil</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">1 pinch oregano</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">2 tbsp flour</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">salt to taste</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">1 tsp pepper</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">1 tsp cooking oil</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Method:</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">1.Heat water in a big pan. When the water boils add salt and 1 tsp oil.Add the pasta and cook for around 15 minutes or until pasta is cooked through.Drain the water and keep the pasta aside.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">2.Heat butter in a pan and add chopped garlic. Add chicken and saute for 7 minutes.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">3.Add mushroom and saute for 4 minutes.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">4.Add one and a half cup milk and cook.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">5.Mix the flour to the remaining half cup of cold milk and pour the milk into the pan.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">6.Add parmesan cheese,oregano and basil. Saute well till the sauce thickens.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">7.When the sauce reaches the desired consistency add salt and pepper to taste.Switch off the flame.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">8.Serve the Alfredo sauce over cooked pasta.</span></span></div>Kalathilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03285864015188071629noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7401552410079504620.post-40743746929115399592009-09-15T18:29:00.000-07:002009-09-15T18:54:10.117-07:00Avial<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhG-yrk7qZGVZmjM8E4jqsfUhOMBYjwliUs2boe-xF9JE-nDmpXVuZ62nc9FBI7ZFVW4wLMYyZADTDgfgcONY1orA6Fwr1ZYz1NZmH7fgNW3esEL-mLhLYzd1XC8nqYOO0AuJatzGyT7Q/s1600-h/DSC02341.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhG-yrk7qZGVZmjM8E4jqsfUhOMBYjwliUs2boe-xF9JE-nDmpXVuZ62nc9FBI7ZFVW4wLMYyZADTDgfgcONY1orA6Fwr1ZYz1NZmH7fgNW3esEL-mLhLYzd1XC8nqYOO0AuJatzGyT7Q/s320/DSC02341.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5381871809033259650" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153);">Avial is an integral part of Sadhya in Kerala. Its a medly of vegetables and provides all essential nutrients.</span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153);"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">Ingredients:</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153);"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153);">1 cup white pumpkin (Kumblanga) </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153);">1 cup pumpkin (mathanga)</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153);">1 cup yam (chena) </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153);">1 cup raw plantain (nenthra kaaya) </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153);">1 cup carrot </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153);">1/4 cup beans </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153);">1 cup drumstick (muringa kaaya) </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153);">1 cup yogurt or 1 small green mango</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153);">1/4 tsp turmeric powder</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153);">4 green chillies center split</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153);">1 sprig curry leaves</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153);">salt to taste</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153);">2 tbsp coconut oil</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153);"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">To grind:</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153);"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153);">2 cup coconut</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153);">1 tsp jeera</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153);">4 green chillies</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153);">1 spring curry leaves</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153);"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153);"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">Method:</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153);"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153);">1. Cut all vegetables into finger thin long slices.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153);">2.Add the vegetables to the cooking pan and add half cup of water,turmeric powder,salt,curry leaves and green chillies.Close the pan with a lid and cook on low flame.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153);">3.Coarsely grind the ingredients under 'To grind'.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153);">4.After the vegetables are cooked add the ground paste,yogurt and coconut oil. Mix well and switch off the flame.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153);"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153);">PS: If you are using green mangoes in the place of yogurt add the mango slices along with vegetables in step 2.</span></div>Kalathilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03285864015188071629noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7401552410079504620.post-47464901751305699212009-08-29T11:20:00.001-07:002009-08-29T11:45:06.933-07:00Brinjal Upperi<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaDQPXsvmJfFHfoZJIj1VYt8AlqMUdl4urk88DpHoKbbFTmsNaIareUQSPK6HFdrfH8LJyh4QkokFKlJA0uozZ2J13P7RODq6jdfqKKfCiqvEnlwfPt64YSH3IWjmKWQed4P82mA9YfQ/s1600-h/DSC02114.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaDQPXsvmJfFHfoZJIj1VYt8AlqMUdl4urk88DpHoKbbFTmsNaIareUQSPK6HFdrfH8LJyh4QkokFKlJA0uozZ2J13P7RODq6jdfqKKfCiqvEnlwfPt64YSH3IWjmKWQed4P82mA9YfQ/s320/DSC02114.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5375452655241187410" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">This is a brinjal stir fry recipe. Amma makes this upperi for kids in our family who hate to eat veggies. Try this out with bitter gourd if you have people at home who hate to eat bitter gourd.<br /></span></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><b>Ingredients:</b></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">250 gm brinjal </span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">150 gm onion </span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">5 green chillies cut</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">1 sprig curry leaves</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">2 tbsp oil</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">salt to taste</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><b>Method:</b></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">1.Cut brinjal and onion into thin long slices.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">2.Keep brinjal immersed in water mixed with turmeric powder and salt for 5 minutes.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">3. Drain off the water from brinjal and pat dry with tissue paper or dry cloth.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">4.Heat oil in a pan and add the brinjal slices.Saute on slow flame for 10 minutes till the brinjal is crisp.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">5.Add onion,chillies and curry leaves.Saute for another 5 minutes.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">6.Add salt and mix well.Serve.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">PS: This upperi can also be made with okra(vendakka) or bitter gourd(paavakka).Make sure Okra/Brinjal/Bitter gourd is totally dry when you add it to the oil.</span></span></div></div>Kalathilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03285864015188071629noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7401552410079504620.post-50122346526149262112009-08-29T10:31:00.000-07:002009-08-29T10:57:04.051-07:00Dates Pradhaman<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgobYaDnbvWb5Ko1uDEAzj6oAb6WVxbUpmOis7hG5_0gdb1lBb8GHZVQ5QCLm0q5yqoha28zf9cTjkLZZ6CrEJHSpt1NQkLE_PSQodYZLOYCFN-hSIIHqbxRlXOTGeJUgT23G7sJPEo3A/s1600-h/DSC02162.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgobYaDnbvWb5Ko1uDEAzj6oAb6WVxbUpmOis7hG5_0gdb1lBb8GHZVQ5QCLm0q5yqoha28zf9cTjkLZZ6CrEJHSpt1NQkLE_PSQodYZLOYCFN-hSIIHqbxRlXOTGeJUgT23G7sJPEo3A/s320/DSC02162.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5375440158038260818" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Here comes an easy pradhaman from Amma for everyone planning to celebrate Onam. Not many ingredients are necessary for this paayasam and it tastes like parippu pradhaman.<br /></span></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><b>Ingredients:</b></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">1 cup dates cleaned and soaked in 1 cup water</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">3 tbsp ghee</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">1 cup thick coconut milk</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">1 cup thin coconut milk</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">1/2 tsp cardamom powder</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">10 cashews split</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><b>Method:</b></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">1. Grind the dates along with the water.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">2.Heat ghee in a pan and add the dates paste. Saute for 5 to 10 minutes till the paste becomes thick and ghee separates out.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">3.Add the thin coconut milk.Cook for 5 minutes.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">4.Mix the cardamom powder in the thick coconut milk and add it into the pan.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">5.Switch off the flame as soon as the pradhaman starts to boil.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">6.Garnish with fried cashews.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">PS: Add more coconut milk if you feel that the paayasam is too thick.Add melted jaggery if you feel the paayasam isnt sweet enough.</span></span></div><div><br /></div></div>Kalathilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03285864015188071629noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7401552410079504620.post-23478668910053305472009-08-22T12:12:00.000-07:002009-08-22T12:44:33.239-07:00Coconut Rice<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMop3MEhrt2csEY43DQTgcEKhKk_g3AOH3C_7gh_tvejsduKTDyka3gSsNzHlBg9q47v2HJBsrW2rgPJyR-zxdMpwfTwJi5FPHgo-Hw6V6PBBezNBYjRXT6UU6ZaF1JqA87Mqe7Piu-w/s1600-h/DSC02098.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMop3MEhrt2csEY43DQTgcEKhKk_g3AOH3C_7gh_tvejsduKTDyka3gSsNzHlBg9q47v2HJBsrW2rgPJyR-zxdMpwfTwJi5FPHgo-Hw6V6PBBezNBYjRXT6UU6ZaF1JqA87Mqe7Piu-w/s320/DSC02098.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5372871584265714466" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Thenga saadam or coconut rice is something that can be made in just 10 minutes if you have some leftover cooked rice at home. It doesnt require much ingredients. So if you have some guests coming home for lunch at short notice this would be the perfect rice dish to make.</span></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">Ingredients:</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">3 cups cooked rice</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">1 cup grated coconut</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">2 tbsp coconut oil</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">1 tsp mustard seeds</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">2 whole dried red chillies broken into pieces</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">2 tbsp chana dal</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">5 split cashews</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">1 sprig curry leaves</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">1/2 tsp asafoetida(optional)</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">Method:</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">1.Heat oil in a pan and add mustard seeds,red chillies and chana dal.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">2.Stir fry till chana dal turns light brown. Add cashews and wait till it turns light brown.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">3.Add curry leaves,asafoetida,coconut and cooked rice. (Add salt at this point if rice was not cooked with salt).</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">4.Mix well and serve.</span></span></div>Kalathilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03285864015188071629noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7401552410079504620.post-83823389403504816222009-08-21T07:02:00.000-07:002009-08-21T12:39:49.963-07:00Hummus<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgquDYLgj7QR_RYtzeSJc3pCIra1S3Im-j0FvsFyh7RCiE8SaLifWewXaEI3rbWgpJ-WzA-i0OOMcO-Pkvn3tibyoEviixU1Rnm7yGDE-odkX-fwQpfMDpqY-xcj_bCPWQPlgUWMN_3Q/s1600-h/DSC02058.JPG"><span style="color:#000099;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5372417839038091666" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgquDYLgj7QR_RYtzeSJc3pCIra1S3Im-j0FvsFyh7RCiE8SaLifWewXaEI3rbWgpJ-WzA-i0OOMcO-Pkvn3tibyoEviixU1Rnm7yGDE-odkX-fwQpfMDpqY-xcj_bCPWQPlgUWMN_3Q/s320/DSC02058.JPG" border="0" /></span></a><span style="color:#000099;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Hummus is a Lebanese dip or spread made with chickpeas. This is very easy to prepare and very healthy too.</span></span> </span><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;color:#000099;">Ingredients:</span></span></b></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /><span style="color:#000099;"></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;color:#000099;">One cup chickpeas soaked in water</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;color:#000099;">4 tbsp Tahini(sesame paste)</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;color:#000099;">4 cloves of garlic</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;color:#000099;">4 tbsp olive oil</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;color:#000099;">4 tbsp lemon juice</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;color:#000099;">salt to taste</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /><span style="color:#000099;"></span></span></span></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;color:#000099;">Method:</span></span></b></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /><span style="color:#000099;"></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;color:#000099;">1.Add chickpeas,one cup water and salt to pressure cooker.Cook till one pressure.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;color:#000099;">2.Add the cooked chickpeas along with the remaining water in the cooker and all other ingredients to a blender and blend well.Serve with pita bread.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /><span style="color:#000099;"></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;color:#000099;">Isn't this an easy recipe? Hummus tastes good with all breads and fried chicken..Yummy :) </span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="LINE-HEIGHT: 20px"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /><span style="color:#000099;"></span></span></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;color:#000099;">My friend </span><a href="http://shabscuisine.blogspot.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;color:#000099;">Shabeena</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;color:#000099;"> has passed me these awards. I would like to thank her for her sweet jesture.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="COLOR: rgb(51,51,51); LINE-HEIGHT: 20px"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /><span style="color:#000099;"></span></span></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="COLOR: rgb(51,51,51); LINE-HEIGHT: 20px"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="COLOR: rgb(51,51,51)"><a style="COLOR: rgb(102,136,68); TEXT-DECORATION: none" href="http://i557.photobucket.com/albums/ss14/shabysajid/one_lovely_blog.jpg"><span style="color:#000099;"><img style="BORDER-RIGHT: rgb(153,153,102) 1px solid; PADDING-RIGHT: 4px; BORDER-TOP: rgb(153,153,102) 1px solid; PADDING-LEFT: 4px; FLOAT: left; PADDING-BOTTOM: 4px; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; BORDER-LEFT: rgb(153,153,102) 1px solid; WIDTH: 150px; PADDING-TOP: 4px; BORDER-BOTTOM: rgb(153,153,102) 1px solid; 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PADDING-RIGHT: 4px; BORDER-TOP: rgb(153,153,102) 1px solid; PADDING-LEFT: 4px; FLOAT: left; PADDING-BOTTOM: 4px; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; BORDER-LEFT: rgb(153,153,102) 1px solid; WIDTH: 185px; PADDING-TOP: 4px; BORDER-BOTTOM: rgb(153,153,102) 1px solid; HEIGHT: 200px" alt="" src="http://i557.photobucket.com/albums/ss14/shabysajid/kreativblogger.jpg" border="0" /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;color:#000099;"><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span><a style="TEXT-DECORATION: none" href="http://i557.photobucket.com/albums/ss14/shabysajid/loveblogaward.jpg"><span style="color:#000099;"><img style="BORDER-RIGHT: rgb(153,153,102) 1px solid; PADDING-RIGHT: 4px; BORDER-TOP: rgb(153,153,102) 1px solid; PADDING-LEFT: 4px; FLOAT: left; PADDING-BOTTOM: 4px; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; BORDER-LEFT: rgb(153,153,102) 1px solid; WIDTH: 200px; PADDING-TOP: 4px; BORDER-BOTTOM: rgb(153,153,102) 1px solid; HEIGHT: 200px" alt="" src="http://i557.photobucket.com/albums/ss14/shabysajid/loveblogaward.jpg" border="0" /></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;color:#000099;"><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="LINE-HEIGHT: 20px"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /><span style="color:#000099;"></span></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="COLOR: rgb(51,51,51); LINE-HEIGHT: 20px"><span style="color:#000099;"><img style="BORDER-RIGHT: rgb(153,153,102) 1px solid; PADDING-RIGHT: 4px; BORDER-TOP: rgb(153,153,102) 1px solid; PADDING-LEFT: 4px; FLOAT: left; PADDING-BOTTOM: 4px; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; BORDER-LEFT: rgb(153,153,102) 1px solid; WIDTH: 185px; PADDING-TOP: 4px; BORDER-BOTTOM: rgb(153,153,102) 1px solid; HEIGHT: 200px" alt="" src="http://i557.photobucket.com/albums/ss14/shabysajid/kreativblogger.jpg" border="0" /></span><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;color:#000099;"><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="LINE-HEIGHT: 20px"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /><span style="color:#000099;"></span></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="COLOR: rgb(51,51,51); LINE-HEIGHT: 20px"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;color:#000099;">I would like to pass these awards and tags to these lovely people. </span></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="LINE-HEIGHT: 20px"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /><span style="color:#000099;"></span></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="LINE-HEIGHT: 20px"><span class="Apple-style-span"><a href="http://kaipunyam.blogspot.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;color:#000099;">Tina</span></a></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="LINE-HEIGHT: 20px"><a href="http://dishesfrommykitchen.blogspot.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;color:#000099;">Pavithra</span></a></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="LINE-HEIGHT: 20px"><a href="http://4thsensesamayal.blogspot.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;color:#000099;">Nithya</span></a></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="LINE-HEIGHT: 20px"><a href="http://anusouthrecipes.blogspot.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;color:#000099;">Anu</span></a></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="LINE-HEIGHT: 20px"><a href="http://bonappetit-renuka.blogspot.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;color:#000099;">Renuka</span></a></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="LINE-HEIGHT: 20px"><a href="http://4yourtastebuds.blogspot.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;color:#000099;">Tresa</span></a></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="LINE-HEIGHT: 20px"><a href="http://varshaspaceblog.blogspot.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;color:#000099;">Varsha</span></a></span></span></div>Kalathilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03285864015188071629noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7401552410079504620.post-84004044614684153672009-07-14T19:15:00.000-07:002009-08-22T12:48:03.915-07:00Pad Thai<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8fzhXqxWUUGjHPs2dXhOewdyblyc75AnFJ7kv7cT9DLxL6397Ju4N4ywgsUkR1mqdzwtMeshLrvJRnceJlmfrq2Z_S4lZ_J6p1NX9twSJh5mRAzQhC9WNAK0GdZ6rqG5akTS5CNtsIA/s1600-h/padthai.JPG"><span style="font-family:georgia;font-size:85%;color:#cc33cc;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5358504995057205026" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8fzhXqxWUUGjHPs2dXhOewdyblyc75AnFJ7kv7cT9DLxL6397Ju4N4ywgsUkR1mqdzwtMeshLrvJRnceJlmfrq2Z_S4lZ_J6p1NX9twSJh5mRAzQhC9WNAK0GdZ6rqG5akTS5CNtsIA/s320/padthai.JPG" border="0" /></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153);"><br /></span></span></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153);">Pad Thai is one of the national dishes of Thailand. It is a preparation of rice noodles with vegetables and/or meat/seafood in tangy sauce. We tasted this first at a Thai restaurant and on request the chef gave us an idea of how it is prepared. This is ammas version of Pad Thai.</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153);"><br /></span></span></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153);">Ingredients:</span></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153);"><br /></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153);"><span></span></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153);">250 gm rice noodles</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153);">100 gm shrimp cleaned</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153);">1/2 cup small chicken pieces(cooked with salt and pepper) </span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153);">1 tsp crushed chilli</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153);">1 tbsp garlic chopped</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153);">2 tbsp ground peanuts</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153);">6 tbsp tamarind sauce</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153);">6 tbsp fish sauce</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153);">50 gm jaggery</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153);">2 tbsp crushed dry prawns</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153);">2 tbsp oil</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153);">2 eggs</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153);"><br /></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153);"><span></span></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153);">Method:</span></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153);"><br /></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153);"><span></span></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153);">1. Soak noodles in hot water for 15 - 20 minutes or as per the instructions on the pack.</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153);">2.Bring tamarind,jaggery and fish sauce to boil.Keep aside when the jaggery melts.</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153);">3.Heat oil in another pan and add garlic and saute. Add shrimp and cook for 5 minutes.</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153);">4.Add the beaten eggs and cook.Add the noodles,chicken,crushed chilli and dry shrimp. Mix well.</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153);">5.Add 4 tbsp of sauce. Mix well. Add more sauce only if required.</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153);">6.Add the crushed peanuts.Saute well for5 mins.</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153);"><br /></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153);"><span></span></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153);">PS: Vegetables like Mushrooms,tofu,beans,carrot etc can be added after step 3 if desired.Spring onion can be added at step 6 for garnishing.</span></span></span></div></div>Kalathilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03285864015188071629noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7401552410079504620.post-38861169260694673202009-07-14T18:28:00.000-07:002009-08-22T12:48:57.716-07:00Paneer Burji<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOqHtRCtpvspZAr-KQLbrSHWyv0miXHidRYSq2BJyPVmiai-iO6u_IisRgimTHaoscwD5IpTz3aTb04S5gKg-bfY7gpyzXPzkUsr2b6a2UdfxIl1SlCmDaldgQiKag7eJ52mZ-rHh0gA/s1600-h/paneerburji.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOqHtRCtpvspZAr-KQLbrSHWyv0miXHidRYSq2BJyPVmiai-iO6u_IisRgimTHaoscwD5IpTz3aTb04S5gKg-bfY7gpyzXPzkUsr2b6a2UdfxIl1SlCmDaldgQiKag7eJ52mZ-rHh0gA/s320/paneerburji.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5358493338963374402" /></a><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153);"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153);">Paneer is the Indian name for cottage cheese. It can be easily made at home by curdling milk and squeezing out the water.</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153);"><br /></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153);">Paneer burji can be eaten with chappathi or rice.</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153);"><br /></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153);"><br /></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153);">Ingredients:</span></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153);"><br /></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153);">200 gm paneer grated</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153);">2 medium onion chopped</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153);">1 tsp cumin</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153);">2 tsp ginger garlic chopped</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153);">1 medium tomato chopped</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153);">2 green chillies chopped</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153);">1 pinch turmeric</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153);">1/2 tsp chicken masala</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153);">1/4 cup coriander leaves chopped</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153);">2 tbsp ghee or oil</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153);">salt to taste</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153);"><br /></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153);">Method:</span></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153);"><br /></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153);">1.Heat oil in a pan. Add cumin seeds.</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153);">2.Throw in the ginger garlic.</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153);">3.When ginger garlic turns light brown add onion,green chilly,coriander leaves and salt.</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153);">4.When onion turns light brown add turmericpowder.</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153);">5.Add paneer. Mix well and cover with lid. Allow to cook for 2 mins.</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153);">5.Add chopped tomatoes.Mix well and cook for 2 more minutes.Serve hot.</span></span></span></div>Kalathilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03285864015188071629noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7401552410079504620.post-12666489196472444462009-06-24T20:05:00.001-07:002009-08-22T12:49:40.666-07:00Malai Mushroom<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQ54yDKEt0FVqpMZD-qziEsfBs9hZ1rXpa2aRTYXD4yGBXcsz5DUM_IfTtlaynSvJ9UwAPQ4cQcK8RVToS4Oo0o-CH_AkS0xm86YA_0BHAMPCSt-LG0fCKMpMNb5pgeyo76pcMz_Mobw/s1600-h/mushrom.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5351096222984912162" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 269px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQ54yDKEt0FVqpMZD-qziEsfBs9hZ1rXpa2aRTYXD4yGBXcsz5DUM_IfTtlaynSvJ9UwAPQ4cQcK8RVToS4Oo0o-CH_AkS0xm86YA_0BHAMPCSt-LG0fCKMpMNb5pgeyo76pcMz_Mobw/s320/mushrom.jpg" border="0" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153);"><br /></span></span><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153);">Mushroom is famous for its medicinal values. Its an excellent source of potassium and many other vitamins. This is a rich and creamy preparation of mushroom which will go well with chapathi and paratta.</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153);"><br /></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153);"><span></span><br /></span></span><span><strong><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153);">Ingredients:</span></span></strong></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153);"><br /></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153);"><span></span><br /></span></span><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153);">200 gm mushroom</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153);"><br /></span></span><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153);">1 onion chopped </span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153);"><br /></span></span><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153);">1 1/2 tsp ginger garlic paste </span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153);"><br /></span></span><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153);">1/4 cup cashew nut paste</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153);"><br /></span></span><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153);">2 tbsp oil</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153);"><br /></span></span><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153);">salt to taste</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153);"><br /></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153);"><span></span><br /></span></span><span><strong><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153);">Powders:</span></span></strong></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153);"><br /></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153);"><span></span><br /></span></span><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153);">1 pinch turmeric powder<br />1/2 tsp chilli powder<br />1/2 tsp jeera powder<br />1/2 tsp garam masala</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153);"><br /></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153);"><span></span><br /></span></span><span><strong><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153);">Method:</span></span></strong></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153);"><br /></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153);"><span></span><br /></span></span><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153);">1.Saute onion in 1 tbsp oil till onion turns light brown. Grind this cooked onion to a smooth paste and keep aside.</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153);"><br /></span></span><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153);">2.Heat oil in a pan and add ginger garlic paste and saute well.</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153);"><br /></span></span><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153);">3.Add the powders and saute till the raw smell is gone.</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153);"><br /></span></span><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153);">4.Throw in the mushrooms and saute for 5 minutes.</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153);"><br /></span></span><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153);">5.Add the onion paste and cashew paste.</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153);"><br /></span></span><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153);">6.Garnish with coriander leaves and serve.</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153);"><br /></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153);"><span></span><br /></span></span><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153);">Note: If the gravy is too thick add milk to loosen it. Using butter instead of oil and adding some cream before serving will make the curry more rich and tasty.</span></span></span>Kalathilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03285864015188071629noreply@blogger.com4