Spinach Kootu/Spinach-dhal-coconut gravy

IngredientsCooked n mashed dhal-1/4cup [you can use either thoor dhal or moong dhal]Spinach (washed,chopped n tightly packed)-1 cup to 11/2cupsTurmeric powder-1/8teaspoonsOil-1teaspoonMustard seeds-1/2teaspoonRed chilly-1Urad dhal-1teaspoonTo grindCoconut-2 tablespoonsPepper corns-10Cumin seeds-1teaspoonRed chilly-1Method Dry roast the items given under "to grind" table slightly and grind it to a fine paste with enough water.Combine the spinach, cooked dhal and turmeric powder with 1/2 cup of water and cook on medium heat.Once the the...

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Tried and Tasted..

I got attracted to some recipes while blog-hopping and tried them. The first one is sweet shells/gavvalu, which is a cute sweet from Andra. Saw this in VaniLohith's blog. Actually I have done this long back..by then I used a fork to make the shells. This time I used the new comb to make the shells and they turn out really cute. :)You can very well see the difference in the shapes in using a comb & fork in the picture below.Here I am giving only the pictorial, to see the recipe click here.I just followed the same recipe..She is having...

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Thakkali kuzhambu / Tomato Gravy

IngredientsOnions-2Green chilly-1Big Tomatoes-3Red chillies -6 (adjust to your spice level)Cumin seeds-1teaspoonCoriander seeds-1teaspoonsChanna dhal-1teaspoonFresh coconut-2to3tablespoonsMustard seeds-1/2teaspoonTurmeric powder-1/8teaspoonsOilSaltCilantro to garnish MethodChop one onion and the tomatoes finely.Heat oil in a pan, add the Chana dhal. Once the dhal turns golden in color, add in the coriander &cumin seeds. Let them crackle. Now add the red chillies and onion, fry till the onions become transparent. Add the tomatoes...

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Vegetable Pulao

This is a quick n easy preparation of veggie pulao..if you have frozen vegetables at hand, then we can prepare this colorful n party friendly dish within an hour. :)IngredientsBasmati Rice-1cupCarrot-1Beans-5Frozen green peas-1 fist full (or)Your choice of ready made frozen veggies -1/2 cupCumin seeds-1teaspoonCinnamon -2" StickElaichi-1Bay leaves(small)-2Cloves-2Ginger-garlic paste-1teaspoonOnion-1Green chilly-1 (or) 2SaltOil+Ghee -2tablespoonsMethodWash and soak the rice for 30 minutes.Chop the onion and green chilly and (if using...

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Ulunthu Vadai/Methu Vada

Ingredients whole white Urad dhal -1/2cup Pepper corns-10 Green Chilly-1 Chopped Onion -2 tablespoons Salt Oil Method Wash n soak the urad dhal for an hour. Grind in in a wet grinder with little water. (Add water little by little and grind for 20-25minutes)..the batter should be light n fluffy. add the chopped onion,green chilly and coarsely ground pepper, enough salt with the vada batter and mix well. Heat oil on medium heat. Wet your hands and take a lemon size batter, make the vada, and put it in the oil. Flip the vada after some...

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Kadalaiparuppu Poli / Puran Poli

IngredientsChanna Dhal-1cupJaggery-1 to 1/4cup (adjust according to your sweet tooth! :) )Elaichi-3Dry coconut powder-1 tablespoonGhee-2 tablespoonsAll purpose flour/Maida -1cupRice Flour-1tablespoonRava/Sooji -2 teaspoonsWater-1/2cupSalt- a pinchTurmeric powder -1/4teaspoonsOil/ghee-1tablespoonMethodCombine the all purpose flour,turmeric powder,rice flour,rava,salt in a wide bowl, mix well, add the water and knead it into a soft dough.Add the oil/ghee and knead it again for a few minutes.Coat the dough with little oil and keep it covered...

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Mysore Masala Dosa

This is again another variety of Masala dosai..its spicy n tangy with the potato masala! :P :P Ingredients Dosa Batter Potato Stuffing For the chutney Red chillies-5 Toamto-1 Ginger-2"piece Garlic-4cloves A tiny piece of Tamarind Salt Oil Method Peel and chop the ginger-garlic. Heat oil in a small pan, fry the ginger,garlic till the raw smell goes. Then add tomato and tamarind, cook till the tomato becomes mushy. Let the mixture cool completely, then grind with enough salt n little water. Chutney is ready. Make the potato stuffing,...

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Onion Thokku / Onion Curry

Ingredients Onion (big)-2 Tomato(small)-1 Green Chilly-1 Chilly powder-1teaspoon Turmeric powder-1/8th teaspoon Salt Oil Mustard seeds-1/2teaspoon Channa dhal-1teaspoon Urad dhal-1teaspoon To make a coarse powder 2" Cinnamon stick 2cloves 1/2teaspoon fennel seeds Method Julienne the onions and green chilly. Chop the tomato into small pieces. Heat oil in a kadai..make the tempering with mustard seeds,followed by channa & Urad dhal..let the dhals become golden color. Now add the onion and green chilly, fry till the onions...

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Dhokla

IngredientsBesan/Kadalai maavu -1cupCurd-1/2cupWater-1/2cupTurmeric powder-1/8teaspoonSugar-1teaspoonEno fruit Salt-1/2teaspoonTo grind 2"piece of gingerGreen chillies-2To temperOil-1tablespoonMustard seeds-1/2teaspoonSesame seeds-1tablespoonGreen Chilly-1Few curry leavesTo garnishFresh coconut-11/2tablespoonsChopped coriander leaves-1tablespoonTo pour over the DhoklaWater-2tablespoonsSugar-2teaspoonsMethodGrind the ginger and green chilly with little water.Combine the besan(kadalai maavu), turmeric powder,sugar,curd and the ginger-chilly...

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Happy New Year!

Wishing You All A Very Happy & Prosperous New Year With This Hot n Sweet Funnel Cake! ...

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