Pav Bhaji Buns/ Dinner rolls

I saw the recipe of Pav Buns at Vardhini's kitchen, suddenly baked these this evening! :) Buns came out so nice. Thought of storing them and make pav-baji tomorrow, but we had it with evening tea and almost finished them! :)I just followed her recipe except the amount of sugar. As a sweet lover, I wanted the buns to be little sweet, hence added some more sugar. You can see her recipe here.IngredientsAll Purpose Flour-11/2cupsInstant Yeast-1/2 of a 7oz packSugar-2tablespoonsSalt-1/2teaspoonMilk -1/2kap+2tablespoonsLuke warm water-2tablespoonsButter-11/2tablespoonsOil-1teaspoonEgg-1MethodAdd...

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Mint Pulao

Ingredients - To Grind Mint-1 small bunchCilantro-1 fistfulGreen Chilly-1Cloves-2CinnamonElaichi-1Grated Coconut-1tablespoonFor tempering Ghee- 1 tablespoonOil-2teaspoonsFew Almonds and Cashews (optional)Cumin Seeds-1 teaspoonOnion(medium size,finely chopped)-1Basmathi Rice-1cupLemon juice-1tablespoonSaltMethodWash and soak the rice for at least 20 minutes,drain the water and keep aside.Clean and wash the mint and cilantro leaves. Grind the ingredients under "to grind" table with little water to a fine paste.Heat oil +ghee in a pressure...

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Brinjal-Drumstick-Potato kuzhambu

IngredientsFive pieces of Drumstick,cut into 2" pieces.One BrinjalOne small PotatoOnion-1(Cut brinjal-potao-onion in same size chunks)Green chilly-1Few curry leaves and cilantroGarlic-2 clovesTamarind juice-1/4cupChilli Powder-11/2teaspoonsCoriander Powder-1teaspoonMustard seeds-1/2teaspoonCumin seeds-1/2teaspoonSugar-1/2teaspoonSaltOilTo GrindTomato-2Grated Coconut -3tablespoons MethodHeat oil in a kadai,make the tempering with mustard and cumin seeds.Let them crackle.Add onion-g.chilli-garlic cloves-curry leaves and sauté them for...

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Methi-Mattar Malai

Few days back, I saw this recipe in Lavanya's Cookery Corner . Had a bunch of fresh Methi leaves by then, and prepared it. Rich and creamy side dish for roti's and pulao. Interesting variation to the regular methi dhal & methi roti. :)IngredientsFresh Methi leaves from a small bunch.Frozen green peas-1/4cupOnion-1Cloves-2Green chillies-2Coriander powder-1 teaspoonAlmond-5Milk -11/4cupElaichi-1OilSaltMethodSoak the almonds in hot water for 30 minutes,peel the skin and keep it aside.Peel the onion,cut into half, pierce the cloves,cook...

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Aval Upma /Poha Upma

I wrote a big story with this post and published it yesterday. That post is no longer available because of blogger maintenance issues(i guess!!). Got it back after some days,Just copy pasting it:****My DH is a big fan of aval(poha),but not me!!;) He just love this easy breakfast,while I feel its kind of dry. Obviously its been a real real real long time we had this. Last week end somehow (actually there was a lunch party in the same day! ;)) I made up my mind for this breakfast. Even though I make this once in a blue moon,every...

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Brinjal bajji/Katharikkai bajji

You can make bajji with kaththarikkai(Brinjal) peerkkangai(ridged gourd), onion, vazhakkai(Raw plantain). Of all these veggies I would say Brinjal bajji is the easiest one. The pain of peeling the skin of peerkangai or shedding tears with onion, having black spots in the hand with plantain are not there with Brinjal. Just Wash it,chop it,dip in the batter,fry it! That's it!;) ;)IngredientsHalf of a big Egg plant/ BrinjalBesan/kadalai mavu-1/2cupRice Flour-1tablespoonBaking soda- a pinchChilli powder-1 teaspoonCumin powder-1/2teaspoonHing/asafoetida...

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Mushroom Roast

Ingredients For the stuffing Button Mushrooms-100g Onion-1 Cumin seeds-1/2teaspoon Ginger-garlic paste-1/2teaspoon Chilli Powder-1teaspoon Coconut milk powder-1 Garam Masala powder-1/4teaspoon Cilantro for garnishing Salt Oil Dosa Batter Method Wash and chop the mushrooms. Chop the onion and tomato. Heat oil in a pan,add cumin seeds followed by g-g paste, onion and tomatoes. Sauté them till the onions become transparent. Add the mushrooms,cover the pan and cook for 2 minutes. Add the chilli powder-salt, cook for couple more minutes. Add...

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