Cake Rusk

IngredientsAll purpose flour-11/4cupEgg-3Butter-4TbsSugar-3/4cupBaking powder-1/2spoonBaking soda-1/2spoonChopped nuts-1/4cupVanilla extract-1spoonMethod(butter and egg should be in room temperature)Sieve the flour with baking soda &baking power twice.Cream the butter and sugar till they become fluffy.Add eggs one by one and mix well.then add the vanilla and mix it together.Slowly add the flour and fold it with the butter-egg mixture.Mix the nuts in a spoon of dry flour and mix them with the cake mixture.Pour it on a greased baking...

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Coconut Biscuit

Ingredients Sweetened coconut flakes-1cup All purpose flour-11/4cup Baking powder-3/4spoon Unsalted butter(in room temperature)-1stick(115grams) Sugar-3/4cup Method Preheat the oven at 250F and bake the coconut flakes for 15 minutes.(till you get a nice golden colour) Mix the baking powder with the flour and sieve the mixture twice. Cream the butter and sugar till they become light and fluffy. Slowly add the flour and mix it with your finger. Then add the roasted coconut flakes and mix well. Make the desired shapes and arrange them...

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Mealmaker Fry

IngredientsMeal maker(Soya wadi)- 25 pieceschopped Onion-1/4cupGreen chilli-1Turmeric powder-1/4spoonFew Mint leaves &CilantroSaltOilto grindGrated Coconut-1/4cupElaichi-1Cinnamon Stick-1/2inch pieceFennel Seed-1/2spoonBay leaf -1Red chilli-5MethodAdd the Soya wadi in boiling water and switch off the stove. leave it for 5minutes,then wash them with cold water,then squeeze the meal makers and extract the water..break the meal makers into small pieces and keep it aside.Grind the things under 'to grind' with little water to a fine...

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Beetroot Leaves Poriyal

IngredientsBeetroot leaves- 1bunch1/4th of medium sized OnionRed chillies-3(adjust to your taste)Mustard seed-1/2spoonChanna dhal-1/2spoonUrad dhal-1/2spoonGrated Coconut-1tablespoonOilSalt MethodWash and chop the Beetroot leaves.Chop the onions, break the red chillies.Heat oil, make the tempering with mustard seeds,channa dhal&Urad dhal. once the dhals turn golden borwn,add the onion and chillies..sauté them for few minutes.Then add the Beetroot leaves,a pinch of sugar,sprinkle some water. Cook on medium flame for 3-4 minutes.Finally...

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Paniyaram

IngredientsIdli batter-1cupChopped onions-1/4cupChopped green chillies-4Few curry leaves & cilantroFor tempering Mustard seeds-1spoonChanna dhal-1spoonUrad dhal-1spoonOilMethodMake the tempering, add chopped onions,green chillies&curry leaves. Fry them till the onion becomes transparent. let it cool completely.Add the fried mixture with the idli batter, mix everything together.Heat the Paniyaram pan on medium heat. Apply some oil on each well and pour the batter. Flip them over after a minute. Take them out once they become nice...

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Tomato kurma

Ingredientsto chopTomatoes -3Half of a medium size onionGreen chilli-3Garlic-2 podsCilantroto grindGrated coconut -4spoonsChanna Dahalia(Pottukadalai)-1tablespoonGinger-1/2inch pieceGarlic-2podsElaichchi-2(small)Clove-2(small)Cinnamon stick-1/2inch piecePoppy seeds-1/2spoonFennel seeds-1/2spoonBay leaves-2For temperingMustard seeds-1/2spoonCurry leaves-fewTurmeric powder-1/4spoonChilli Powder-1spoonSugar-1/2spoon(optional)SaltOilMethodGrind the ingredients under "to grind"with little water to a fine paste.Chop the ingredients under "to...

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Couscous upma

IngredientsCouscous -1cupMedium size Onion-1Green chillies-4Red Chillies-2Few curry leaves &CilantroMustard seeds-1/2spoonChanna dhal-1spoonUrad dhal-1spoonButter-1spoonSugar(Optional)-1/2spoonSaltOilMethodChop the onions,g.chilly.Heat the oil in a kadai, make the tempering with Mustard seeds,once they pop-up add the dhals and fry till you get a nice golden colour.Add curry leaves,onion,g.chilli and red chilli and fry for a few minutes.Meanwhile heat 2 cups of water in another stove top.Once you see the onions are becoming transparent,...

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Paruppu vadai(Baked)

I know..everybody knows how to make vadai. This time I tried to bake them instead of deep frying. Vada's turned out so crunchy..just like deep fried!!..worth to post this recipe in my blog. :)IngredientsSplit yellow pea(Vadai paruppu/pattaani paruppu)-1cupGarlic-4 podsGinger-1/2inch pieceFennel Seed-1/2spoonChopped Spinach-1/2cupChopped Onion-1/2cupGreen Chillies-5(adjust to your taste buds)Few curry leaves&cilantro leavesSaltOilMethodWash and soak the dhal for 2 hours. Reserve a hand full of dhal and grind the rest with garlic,ginger...

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