Bonda

IngredientsBoiled Potato - 1Half of a medium size onionGreen chillies - according to tasteCumin seeds - 3/4 spoonCurry leaves & Coriander leavesSmall piece of gingerTurmeric powder - 1/4 spoonSugar - 1/2 spoonReady made Bajji mix - 1 cupSalt to tasteOil - to deep fryMethodHeat 2 spoons of oil in a Kadai..add the cumin seeds. Once they crackle, add in the chopped onion, green chillies, ginger, curry leaves & turmeric powder.Add the mashed potato and salt after the onions become transparent..sauté it for 3 minutes on medium heat....

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Green Gram Dhal

IngredientsGreen gram - 1/4 cup (~~60grams)Half of a medium size onionTomato - 1Green chillies - according to tasteDaniya [Coriander seeds] - 1 spoonCumin seeds - 1 spoonGarlic - 2 clovesTurmeric powder - 1/4 spoonOil - 1 spoonSalt - according to tasteCurry leaves, coriander leaves - to garnishMethodDry roast the green gram till you get a nice aroma.Heat oil in a pressure cooker..make the tempering with daniya & cumin seeds.Add in the curry leave, chopped onion,tomato, turmeric powder & garlick. After a while add in the roasted...

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Pan Cake

IngredientsAll purpose flour - 1 CupLarge egg - 1Milk - 270ml.Baking Powder - 1 teaspoonSugar - 1 1/2 teaspoonsSalt - 1/4 teaspoonMethod Sieve the flour with salt, sugar & baking powder.Beat the eggs and mix it with milk.Add in the flour with egg + milk mixture slowly and mix everything together without lumps.Pour 1/4 cup of the Pan cake mix on the hot griddle. Flip it once it is on one side.Take the pancakes from the griddle once you see a nice golden color on both the sides.Serve it hot with half a spoon of butter, maple syrup...

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Beetroot chutney

Ingredients Beetroot - 1 (Medium size) Onion - 1/4th of the quantity of Beetroot Red chillies - 5 (or according to your taste) Channa dhal & Urad dhal - 1 spoon each A small portion of Tamarind Coconut Powder - 2 spoon Oil - 2 spoon Salt Method Peal the skin of the beetroot and grate it. Chop the onions. Heat the oil in a Kadai..add the channa dhal & urad dhal and fry them till they turn golden colour. Add the onions, red chillies and tamarind and fry them for a while. Add in the grated Beetroot and fry till the raw...

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Fruit Cake

IngredientsAll Purpose flour/Maida - 1 1/2 CupUnsalted Butter - 115gramsLarge Eggs - 3Sugar - 1 CupDry Fruits & Nuts - 1 CupVanilla essence - 2 SpoonsBaking Powder - 1/2 SpoonBaking Soda - 1/2 SpoonFresh Orange -1MethodSieve the flour with Baking soda & Baking powder three times.Separate the egg whites and yolks.Cream the butter and sugar till the mixture is light and fluffy.Add in the egg yolks and vanilla essence and mix well.Add the flour little by little and mix it slowly.Beat the egg whites well and add it with the cake...

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Curry in a Hurry

Ingredients (Any) Vegetable - 100gramsOnion - half of a medium size onionGreen Chillies - 2Tomato -2M.D.H.Madras Curry Powder - 1 1/2 spoonDry coconut powder- 1 spoonMustard seed & Cumin seed - 1/2 spoon eachTurmeric powder - 1/2 spoonSugar - 1/2 spoonSalt - to tasteCoriander leaves - to garnish MethodCut the vegetable into cubes. ( I have used a chow-chow here)Chop the onion,tomatoes and green chillies.Make the tempering and add in the onion,green chilies.Then add in the vegetable, turmeric powder & salt. Add a cup of water...

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Easy Laddu

IngredientsBesan - 1 CupAaata/ whole wheat flour - 1/2 CupSooji( White Rava) - 1/4 cupSugar 1 1/4 cupGhee - 3/4 cupKismis & Nuts MethodRoast the aata & sooji in a spoon of ghee till they turn into golden brown.Roast the Besan in a spoon of ghee till you get a nice aroma.Roast the Cashew,kismis, Badam in a spoon of ghee.Add all the ingrdients in a microwave safe bowl and microwave it for 4 minutes.Make laddus after a few minutes.Easy laddu is ready to serv...

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Andra Murukku

"Murukku" is a common snack prepared during the festival seasons in my native place. I used to be an assistant to my Mon helping her out to prepare this yummy dish. its a long procedure back home...Soaking the rice..powdering the roasted channaa dhal (Pottu kadalai) in stone ural, pressing the murukkus (actually, this is the most painful part) & deep frying.This time I bought the modern(!!?) murukku press from India..i was in such a hurry while shopping, i never noticed the plates in that press. After coming here, one fine day I...

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Vegetable Semiya Upma

Ingredients Semiya (Vermicelly) - 1 CupCarrot - 1 (small)Frozen Peas - 1/4 cupOnion - HalfGreen chillies - According to tasteRed Chillies - 2Ginger - A small pieceCurry leaves & Coriander leavesChanna Dhal , Urad dhal - 1 spoonMusturd Seed - 3/4Sugar - 1/2 spoonSalt - to tasteOil - to tasteMethod Dry roast the semiya till you get a light golden colour.Chop the carrot finely..add 1/2 cup of water and microwave it for 4 minutes.Microwave the semiya for 4 minutes also.Heat the oil and add add the mustard seeds,once they crackle, add...

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Badhusha

Ingredients All purpose flour /Maida - 2 Cup [450 grams]Baking Soda - 3/4 SpoonButter - 115 GramSugar - 1 1/2 CupFood colour - a few drops.Oil - to deep fryMethod Sieve the flour with the baking soda.Melt the butter and mix with the flour..sprinkle little water and make a soft dough. [You have to knead the dough very well..like for 15 minutes. :) ]Add 1 1/2 cup of water with sugar and make the syrup. Note the time when the syrup start boiling, and switch off the stove after 7 minutes.Divide the dough into equal parts. Press each part...

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Launching...

This blog has been in my mind for years..On this Pongal day, I am successfully starting it. The recipes here I am going to give came to me from my family, friends and internet. This blog will be a place where I can save my recipes and experiences..might be helpful to some of you who will be dare to test & taste them. :)Expecting your responses...Wishing you a very happy Pongal with my sweets !!...

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