Suji ka halwa recipe | Sooji ka halwa

Suji ka halwa recipe with step by step pictures, a popular Indian Sweet made using Semolina,ghee and sugar. I have already posted the South Indian kesari recipe,this suji ka halwa is similar to that but there is  slight variation in measurements and methods. I have tasted this for the first time, when my North Indian friend invited Varsha for Ashtami and offered, Puri, suji ka halwa and channa for Navratri. The tradition itself is new to me. We South Indians celebrate Navratri and keep Golu. I was thinking to post the North Indian version of Suji ka halwa. When i called my friend she told, her in father in law is an expert in making this and told me to come over to take down the recipe from him. I happily went and uncle explained patiently the entire recipe and i noted it down and he patiently clarified all my silly doubts too. As now many North Indians are celebrating Chaitra Navratri this week, Saturday will be ashtami and this sooji ka halwa is made for that.
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• Pineapple kesari
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Poha Veg Fried rice recipe |Poha recipes

Rice flakes fried rice

Poha veg fried rice with Video, the popular Indo Chinese recipe made using rice and veggies. I replaced rice with poha| aval in tamil | rice flakes and it turned out quite well. As it is very simple and easy to make it is a bachelor friendly recipe too. Few months back when i was chatting with my cousin, she told she won a cookery competition,themed Poha recipes and Poha fried rice was made by her friend. The idea was so interesting and i wanted to try it at home. I got Getti aval | Thick poha from the nearby Indian shop and made it today. I served it for kids and was waiting for their feedback, but they were busy eating the fried rice. When i asked about them they said it is nice as always, and when i said it is made with poha and not rice, they were surprised. We couldn't find any difference with the addition of poha in the veg fried rice. Try this at home and let me know how it turned out. Also check:

• Baby corn manchurian fried rice
• Schezwan fried rice

Kalyana Sweet pachadi recipe | Mixed fruits pachadi

Kalyana Sweet pachadi recipe | Mixed fruits pachadi| Pazha pachadi is generally served in Tamil Brahmin weddings. We also serve this during festivals at home. As today is Ugadi festival, i thought i will share this recipe in Jeyashri's Kitchen. I learnt this from a cook mami, who came to our house for cooking, during the time of my son Varun's upanayanam. She used only apple for this pachadi. I have already posted a tomato Sweet pachadi, which is my mom's signature dish. Generally in weddings they add a pinch of food colour, but since i don't want to add the food colour, i didn't add. Check out my other Wedding style recipes:

• Kalyana sambar
• Kalyana gotsu
• Channa dal kosumalli

Millet Bisi bele bath recipe | Millet Recipes

Bisi bele bath, using millets with step by step pictures. Bisi bele bath is a popular Karnataka dish, made usingMillets and toor dal and other freshly ground Sambar masala. I have already posted my version of Bisi bele bath recipe with video, but i don't claim it as authentic Karnataka recipe. This Millet Bisi bele bath recipe i have already given in my First cook book on Millets, Neengalum Samaikalam Sirudhaniyam. Recently i tried a slightly different version of bisi bele bath, which i learnt from my co sister.  I have tried this some time back using rice and shared in Jeyashris kitchen Instagram too. I generally use home made sambar powder and fresh spices for making bisi bele bath, but she always uses only fresh masala. I generally don't add cinnamom or clove in Bisi bele bath as my family don't like it that way. Kids love this version too, but today when i made this recipe by replacing millets with rice, i was not sure as how they will respond. They enjoyed the Millet Bisi bele bath and we had Yam Tawa fry and cut mango pickle to pair with this hot hot bisi bela bath | sambar rice.

Paneer Vietnamese Spring rolls | Paneer recipes

Paneer Kathi rolls

Paneer Vietnamese Spring rolls, Paneer marinated in Indian spices,cooked and stuffed inside Vietnamese rice sheets. The recipe comes with a short quick video on how to roll the vietnamese rolls and Paneer Kathi rolls. I have already posted a Vietnamese fresh spring rolls last year.  Few months back i suddenly got this idea of making paneer kathi rolls using Vietnamese Spring roll sheets. I posted in Jeyashri's kitchen Instagram story. After that i totally forgot about posting the recipe of Paneer Vietnamese rolls. Few days back when i got Fresh paneer from Suvai foods, Singapore, I thought i will try this paneer rolls again. If you get the Vietnamese rice roll sheets in your place, do using the sheets. Else use tortilla wrap or left over chapathi and make it as Paneer Kathi rolls. You can pack this for kids lunch box too.

Green Chutney with Almonds |Mint almond dip

Green Chutney with almonds| Mint almond dip,Kebab chutney this is a perfect chutney|dip for Chaat, sandwiches,samosas and kebabs. I have tried this green chutney with almonds some time back when i made Dahi kebabs for my cookery class in Singapore. This gives a  richness and volume to the chutney. The addition of chaat masala gives a nice flavor to the dip. A friend of mine shared this chutney recipe with me but she added Mayonnaise to this instead of almonds. I didn't want to add mayonnaise so added almonds. Even you can add 1 tablespoon thick yogurt to this green chutney. In that case you can skip the lemon juice. Stay tuned for interesting Paneer recipe coming up using this mint almond dip. Check out my

• Sour cream dip
• Sweet potato kebab

Nilgiri Kurma recipe| Side dish for chapathi

Nilgiri Kurma recipe, vegetables cooked in mint coriander based gravy a perfect side dish for  chapati and poori. I wanted to try a side dish for chapathi with the base we prepare for making vegetable biryani. I have tasted a similar version of korma in a restaurant buffet, and they named it as Nilgiri kurma. So i named it the same. Later when i googled, i came to know that there is a recipe for popular Nilgiri Chicken kurma. This Nilgiri Veg kurma turned out so delicious and it pairs very well with rotis and pooris. The addition of coconut milk in the end gives a nice taste to the kurma. The best crowd pleaser recipe, also goes well with Kuska biryani too. I made this Nilgiri kurma in my new Prestige Pressure pan(4 litres).
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• Navratan kurma
• Channa kurma

Millet Capsicum rice | Easy lunch box recipes

Millet capsicum rice recipe,with video. Millet capsicum rice with Idli Molagapodi, a perfect lunch box recipe. Recently when we went for a day trip to a nearby island with friends,one of them was casually sharing about this Capsicum rice with idli molagapodi. It was quite interesting and i immediately tried it the next day and posted in Jeyashris kitchen Instagram. The recipe uses Varagu millet and you can replace with any millet of your choice. You can replace millet with rice too. The flavour of the molagapodi pairs very well with the rice and millet. I have already posted Capsicum rice recipe using Sambar powder.  Check out my collection of Millet recipes from Jeyashri's kitchen.

Iced Lemongrass tea recipe

Iced lemongrass tea with video - Iced lemongrass tea is a highly addictive fresh lemongrass tea. I have always seen lemongrass in wet markets here in Singapore. Few days back i picked up this lemon grass in the Fairprice shop in Singapore. I wanted to make lemongrass tea out of it but as the weather is getting too hot nowadays, i changed my mind and made Iced lemongrass tea. It turned out so well an the iced tea was so refreshing. As summer is approaching you can try this Lemongrass tea,a perfect summer cooler.

Fruit Rabri recipe | Fresh fruit rabri

Fruit Rabri recipe| Fresh fruit rabri, a delicious Indian sweet | dessert made with milk and fresh fruits. Rabri can be made using condensed milk also. I have first tasted fruit rabri in a surprise birthday organised by my friends for my birthday last year. It tasted so good and i wanted to try this at home. Finally i thought i will post today as Holi 2018 is celebrated tomorrow March 1. Rabri is a popular and exotic Indian dessert. Generally rabri is served with Jalebi, Gulab jamun,shahi tukda and many more. Try this fruit rabri at home and Happy Holi to you all.
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• Kesar Rabri
• Pista kulfi