Sunday, February 27, 2011

Bread Paneer rolls recipe

Bread Paneer rolls recipe with video
Scrambled Paneer stuffed in bread made into rolls and toasted on tawa, a perfect kids friendly snack.
I made this yummy Bread Panner Rolls for our breakfast today. I have tried this cute and yummy rolls from Edible Garden.  My kids loved this a lot  and we also enjoyed a lot. I have given few variations to the recipe in the notes section. Also check out my
Bread paneer rolls

Wednesday, February 23, 2011

KATHIRIKKAI RASAVANGI RECIPE

BRINJAL RASAVNGI.
         This is the first time i am trying this rasavangi and i got the recipe from my mom during my visit to chennai last year. It came out very nice and i am sharing this  authentic recipe with you all.
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Kathirikkai rasavangi
INGREDIENTS
BRINJALS 5-6 NO.
TOOR DHAL (COOKED) 1 CUP
TAMARIND WATER 3/4CUP
URAD DHAL 1 TBLSP
CHANNA DAL 1/2 TBLSP
CORIANDER SEEDS(DHANIA) 1 TBLSP
COCONUT (GRATED) 2 TBLSP
REDCHILLI 4 NO
SAMBHAR POWDER 2TSP
SALT AS NEEDED
TUMERIC POWDER A PINCH
ASAFOETIDA A PINCH
JAGGERY 1/4 TSP
MUSTARD SEEDS 1/2 TSP
OIL 1 TSP
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METHOD:

  • Slit the brinjals lengthwise and soak it in water(to retain the colour)
slit brinjals
  • Soak the tamarind in warm water for 10 minutes and extract water from that .
  • In a kadai, add 1/2 tsp of oil and throw in the urad dhal, coriander seeds,redchilli and channa dal.
  • Fry until it turns into a nice golden brown colour.
  • Allow it to cool and grind it into a fine paste along with coconut.
masla paste
  • Heat the kadai and add the remaining oil and add the mustard seeds.
  • When it splutters add the brinjals to this.
  • Saute for a minute and add the tamarind water,sambhar powder,turmeric powder,salt and asafoetida to this.
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  • Allow this to boil for 7-9 minutes till the brinjal gets cooked.
  • When it is done add the cooked toor dhal.
  • Now add the ground paste to the rasavangi.
  • If the mixture is thick add 1/2 cup of water to that and bring it to a nice boil.
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  • Add the jaggery to this  and switch off the flame.
  • Mix nicely and add curry leaves to this.
  • Serve hot  with rice.
kathirikkai rasavangi

Saturday, February 19, 2011

Garlic chutney recipe | Side dish for idli dosa

Recipe updated with video    
This garlic chutney is my all time favorite ,which i learnt from my mom. This is a quite popular chutney in Madurai, my home town.  Almost all the household make this,also we can get this in all road side eatery outlets too. Somehow my husband and kids don’t prefer this garlic chutney,since it is bit spicy from the normal one i make. So i don’t make often at home. Few days back when i made dosa for dinner, i thought of making this one for me . I enjoyed this with dosa and my family had dosa with coconut chutney!!
Garlic-chutney recipe


Garlic chutney

  Preparation Time : 10 mins | Cooking Time : 5 Mins |Serves: 2-3

     Shallots | small onion   8-10
     Garlic   8-9 pods
     Red chili  6-7 red chili
     Tamarind   a small gooseberry sized
     Salt  as needed
     Sesame oil  2 tblsp
     Mustard seeds   1/4 tsp
     Curry leaves  few    
                                                  Video on how to make Garlic chutney
                            
     



Method:
  • Peel the skin of garlic and shallots .
  • Soak the tamarind in water for 10 minutes.
  • Add the shallots, garlic ,red chili, tamarind and salt into the mixie. 
  • Grind this into a fine paste.
  • Transfer it to a bowl.
  • In  a small pan add sesame oil and add the mustard seeds.
  • When it splutters ,switch off the flame and add curry leaves.
  • Add it on the top of the chutney.
  • Serve with dosa or idli.
Garlic chutney

Wednesday, February 16, 2011

Potato cutlet recipe

Potato Cutlet recipe| Aloo cutlet, with video and step wise pictures, a popular snack of India made using potatoes, a super hit in parties. Potato cutlet is something, that I have attempted making a few times without any specific recipe or protocol. Since my family members loved it each time they insisted on me making this for my son's 5th birthday. No wonder it turned out to be a super hit. I made it in large quantities and hence deep fried the cutlets. For health conscious or elderly people, this recipe can be tried using shallow fry method. Since my son's birthday falls on a Valentine's day, I tried making heart shaped cutlets. It was slightly time consuming but his smile was very much worth the effort. You can try making them into round or oblong shaped ones. If you are craving for a slightly different taste then you can also try making the sweet potato cutlet or for a more crispy outcome you can try making the Semiya cutlets.  
Potato cutlet recipe


Friday, February 11, 2011

BISCUIT PUDDING

    When i met Divya kudua of easy cooking during my chennai visit in Dec 2010, she shared some yummy goodies with us . My entire family was so impressed with the cookies which she made. When i was going through her blog i got very much impressed with the Biscuit pudding and tried that and no doubt it came really awesome and my kids loved this very well and wanted to share this recipe with you all. Thank you divya for the wonderful recipe.
Picture updated:
biscuit pudding
I followed the same recipe, except,i  replaced cornflour with vanila custard powder.
INGREDIENTS:
MARIE BISCUIT 1 PACKET
MILK 500 ML
VANNILA CUSTARD POWDER 3 TBLSP
COCOA POWDER 3 TBLSP
COFFEE DECOTION 4-5 TBLSP(DILUTED WITH 2-3 TBLSP OF WATER)
CASHEWNUTS (BROKEN) 1 TSP
SUGAR 5 TBLSP
pudding
METHOD:
  • Dip the marie biscuits in the coffee decotion and arrange this in a big bowl.
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  • Mix the custard powder and cocoa powder with very little milk ,without any lumps.

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  • Boil the remaining milk nicely and add the custard and cocoa powder mix to this.
  • Stir well and take care not to get it burnt.
  • Add sugar to this mixture and stir well.
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  • When it thickens pour this over the over the biscuits.
  • Garnish with cashew nuts | almond slices | choco chips.
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  • Keep it in the fridge for 4 hours and enjoy this wonderful dessert.
biscuit pudding
Note:
  1. Do not skip the step of dipping the biscuits in coffee decotion ,this will give a amazing flavour to the pudding.
  2. You can also use instant coffee powder instead of decotion. Dilute the coffee powder with warm water and use for dipping the biscuits.

Monday, February 7, 2011

BABY CORN PANEER JALFREZI,SIDE DISH FOR ROTI

    Baby corn and Paneer Jalfrezi, a quick paneer and baby corn stir fry recipe pairs well with roti and rice. This recipe is  one of my favorite recipe i tried from Tarla Dalal cook book. During my visit to India last year i bought few cook books of tarla dalal . I have tried Paneer Tawa masala from that book which was really a super hit in my family. This is a simple stir fry recipe and i love to share this with you .
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Thursday, February 3, 2011

CARROT KHEER RECIPE

  Carrot kheer, with sugar, a simple and easy kheer made with carrot and milk. It  is a very simple and healthy dessert and make this quite often since my kids love this. Few months back when i made this for a potluck my friends and their family liked this a lot and they asked me for the recipe. So here comes the recipe for yummy carrot kheer.
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Carrot kheer
INGREDIENTS:

CARROT 1/2 KG
MILK 1 LITRE
SUGAR 1/2 CUP
CONDENSED MILK 2 TBLSP(OPTIONAL)
SAFFRON FEW STRANDS
ALMOND FLAKES TO GARNISH
carrot kheer

METHOD:
  • Peel the skin of the carrots and roughly chop it.
  • Pressure cook this by adding 1 cup of milk till 4-5 whistles.
pressure cook carrots
  • Allow it to cool .
  • Keep the milk aside and grind the carrots along with sugar in a blender into a smooth paste.
add sugar carrot puree
  • Boil the remaining milk for 15-20 mins in a low flame.
  • Add condensed milk to this. Switch off the flame.
  • When the milk  becomes warm add the carrot puree and the milk which we used for cooking the carrots, to this.
milk and condensed milk
add carrot puree
  • Add the saffron strands and mix well
  • Serve chill by garnishing with almond flakes.
Carrot kheer
Note:
  1. Do not add the carrot puree when the milk is hot.
  2. If you want a more creamy texture blanch a handfull of almonds and grind it along with the carrots.
  3. If you are not condensed milk you can add some more sugar to the carrot kheer.