WATERMELON ORANGE JUICE

     Most of the time fruits are consumed as it is at my home, especially watermelon ,but this i wanted to make it a juice and as i had so many oranges in  my fridge, i wanted to make a a medley out of these two . And no doubt this Watermelon orange combo turns out delicious and it was so refreshing too when we had this with our breakfast.

INGREDIENTS:

WATERMELON(DESEEDED AND CUT INTO CUBES)	2 CUPS
ORANGE JUICE	1 CUP( I USED 2 BIG ORANGES)
SUGAR	1 TBLSP
WATER	1/4 CUP(OPTIONAL)

METHOD:

• Combine all the ingredients and blend it in a mixie.
• Strain it through a metal strainer.
• Float some ice cubes on the top and serve.

Note:

1. Sugar can be replaced with 2tblsp of honey.
2. I didn’t add water while making the juice

LEMON RASAM RECIPE

      Lemon Rasam recipe is a simple one which i never eat when  my mom make this during my childhood days, slowly nowadays i started liking this . But still i make this very rarely since my kiddos are a big fan of my Tomato Rasam, and i make this often. so coming to the recipe of lemon rasam:
Check out my Ginger lemon rasam
I couldn't take stepwise pictures and will update this soon.


INGREDIENTS

WATER	1 AND 1/2 CUP
TOOR DHAL(COOKED)	3 TBLSP+3/4 CUP WATER
GREEN CHILLI	3 NO
TOMATO	2 NO
LEMON JUICE	1 TBLSP
ASAFOETIDA	2 PINCHES
TURMERIC POWDER	1/4 TSP
CORIANDER AND CURRY LEAVES	FEW
OIL/ GHEE	1/2 TSP
MUSTARD SEEDS	1/2 TSP
SALT	AS NEEDED

METHOD:

• In a vessel, add the water . Grind the tomatoes and add the puree.
• Slit the green chilli , add this to the vessel along with salt, asafoetida.

• Bring it to boil for 3-5 minutes, till the raw smell disappears.
• Pour in the toor dal+water.
• Add the curry leaves and coriander leaves.
• When it starts frothing switch off the flame.
• Do not boil. Switch off the flame.
• Add ghee/oil  in a small pan and temper with mustard seeds.
• Add this to the rasam.
• Now add the lemon juice and close the rasam with lid.
• Serve hot with any curry. We had with Simple Potato Curry.

Note:(UPDATED)

1. Do not reheat the rasam after adding the lemon juice.
2. It will make the lemon rasam bitter. 

  

FRUIT CUSTARD RECIPE, HOW TO MAKE FRUIT CUSTARD

           Though i make fruit custard very often i never thought of posting the recipe in my space till my friend asked me “how to make fruit custard?”and she added that she searched for that recipe in my page too. So without any second thought on the next day i made this and here comes the recipe for custard. You can make this fruit custard with any flavour of custard powder, like mango,butter scotch, banana or strawberry. I love the addition of mangoes in my custard and so i never miss a chance to make it during mango season. You can also make some interesting recipes using custard powder too.

• Custard powder pancake
• Custard powder ice cream

Ingredients: Serves 3-4

CUSTARD POWDER	2 TBLSP(I USED VANILLA FLAVOUR)
LOW FAT MILK	1/2 LITRE
SUGAR	3 TBLSP
MIXED FRUITS	1 CUP

METHOD:

• Boil milk in a saucepan keeping aside 4 tblsp of milk
• Mix the custard in 4 tblsp of milk without any lumps.

• When the milk comes to a nice boil simmer the flame and add the custard mixture.
• Stir well. Be careful at this stage not to get it burnt.
• Add sugar. Mix well.

• Switch off the flame in 2 mins.
• Transfer it to a bowl and allow it to cool.
• Keep it in the refrigerator for 4-5 hrs.
• Cut the fruits into small cubes and add it to the custard while serving.
• I used mango, pomegranate, apple and banana.
• Grapes can also been added.
• You can also add dry fruits also to make it more rich.

GOBI PARATHA | CAULIFLOWER PARATHA RECIPE

Cauliflower stuffed paratha with step by step pictures  

 I wanted to post this gobi paratha recipe for a long time but somehow, i couldn’t click the picture as i make this for dinner. This weekend when i made these cauliflower parathas for breakfast i could able to click the pictures. A simple and perfect cauliflower paratha recipe follows:
Also check out

• Mango paratha
• Gobi peas paratha

INGREDIENTS: Serves 2-3
FOR THE FILLING:

GRATED CAULIFLOWER	3/4 CUP
GINGER	1/2 TSP(GRATED)
GARLIC	4 PODS(FINELY CHOPPED)
GREEN CHILLI	3 NO( FINELY CHOPPED)
OIL	2 TSP
ONION	1 NO.(OPTIONAL)
CORIANDER LEAVES	2 TBLSP(FINELY CHOPPED)
TURMERIC POWDER	A PINCH
SALT	AS NEEDED

FOR DOUGH:

ATTA	1 CUP
WATER	AS NEEDED
OIL	1 TSP

METHOD:

• Knead the atta into a pliabe dough , cover and keep it aside.
• In a pan, add oil and throw in the finely chopped green chilli, finely chopped garlic and the grated ginger.
• Saute them for few minutes.

• Add the finely chopped onions(if using) and it for few minutes.
• Add the grated cauliflower, salt and turmeric powder.
• Mix well and saute in medium flame for 2-3 minutes.
• Add the coriander leaves.
• Allow it to cool.

• Make a lemon sized ball out of the dough and roll it to form a small disc.
• Add 1 and 1/2 tblsp of filling in the center.

• Cover the edges and roll it gently to form a paratha.

• Heat a griddle and place the paratha on that and cook till it is done on both sides.

• Add 1/4 tsp of  oil if u need,else brush with little oil and serve hot with yogurt / pickle.
• We enjoyed this as it is.

Grated/ scrambled paneer can be added in the filling.

OATS AND BROKEN WHEAT PORRIDGE

Oats and dalia porridge, easy breakfast recipes    

After having a lot of sweets for the past 2 weeks i wanted to have a simple breakfast today . This recipe i bookmarked from Tarla Dalal's page a few weeks ago and this cinnamon flavored porridge didn't fail to impress me. It was so aromatic and filling and here comes the recipe for this.

I made slight alterations to suit my taste.
INGREDIENTS:

BROKEN WHEAT	3 TBLSP
OATS	3 TBLSP
LOW FAT MILK	1/2 CUP
SUGAR	1 TBLSP
CINNAMON POWDER	1/4 TSP
APPLE SLICES	1/2 CUP
BANANA SLICES	1 CUP
BUTTER	1/2 TSP

1. Wash the broken wheat nicely and drain the water.
2. Heat the butter in a pressure cooker, add the broken wheat and sauté for 3 to 4 minutes.
3. Now add oats and saute for 2 mins.
4. Add the milk and 1 cup of water and pressure cook for 2 whistles.
5. Add the cinnamon powder and sugar and mix well.
6. Keep this in the refrigerator.
7. Serve with sliced apples and bananas.
8. Since i don’t like bananas i didn’t add.

VINAYAKAR CHATURTHI RECIPES/GANESH CHATURTHI RECIPES

I wish all my readers a very Happy Ganesh Chaturthi and click on the picture for Modak/ kozhukattai recipe and some more:
Check out my recent Collections of Ganesh chaturthi recipes for the year 2014 : Ganesha chaturthi 2014

















See you soon with an interesting recipe.

EGGLESS COCONUT COOKIES | DESICCATED COCONUT COOKIES

        Easy eggless coconut cookies using Desiccated coconut. Right from my childhood i am big fan of cookies and biscuits. My day has never started  without any biscuits. After trying out a easy and simple Coconut ladoo i wanted to make a cookies with the remaining desiccated coconut and here comes the recipe for coconut cookies.

Recipe Source: Aayi's recipe:
This measurement yielded 32 cookies.

INGREDIENTS:

MAIDA/ ALL PURPOSE FLOUR	2 CUPS
DESICCATED COCONUT	3/4 CUP
SUGAR	1 CUP
BAKING SODA	1/2 TSP
BUTTER	1 CUP
CARDAMOM	1/2 TSP
RAISINS	FEW( OPTIONAL)

I didn’t take step wise pictures this time and will soon update when i make next time.

• Melt the butter( the measurement given for butter in the ingredient list is before melting the butter.
• Add this to all the ingredients (except raisins)and mix well.

• Make small balls and flatten it. If using raisins keep it on top of each ball and slightly push it into the dough.
• I didn’t do this since i don’t have raisins at home on that day.
• Pre heat the oven at 150 degrees.
• Bake  it in a lined tray for 15-17 mins or till it is done.
• The cookies turned out so nice and they tasted so yum and crisp .

BREAD UPMA | BREAD UPMA RECIPE

Masala bread upma recipe with step by step pictures and video 
Bread upma recipe, Vegetable Bread upma recipe, i learnt from my mom who is an expert in making this dish. This bread upma has an interesting background too in our family. When my dad came to meet my mom for the first time, my mom made this bread upma as it is considered in those days, as an innovative and rich dish to serve for guests. My mom learnt this from her father( my grandfather) who is a good cook and this time i wanted to share this recipe with you. My kids are a big fan of bread upma too. Recently they tasted my Mom's handmade bread upma and they loved too.
Check out other interesting bread recipes

• Microwave bread pizza
• Bakery style masala toast

                                        Video on how to make bread upma

INGREDIENTS:

BREAD SLICES(I USED THE WHOLE MEAL BREAD)	6 NO
OIL	4 TBLSP
ONION	2
POTATO	1 SMALL
CARROT + PEAS	1/2 + 1/4 CUP
RED CHILLI POWDER	1 TSP
SALT	TO TASTE
GARAM MASALA	1/2 TSP
CURRY LEAVES	FEW
CORIANDER LEAVES	FEW
MUSTARD SEEDS	1/2 TSP
LEMON JUICE	1 TSP
CASHEW NUTS	10-12(OPTIONAL)

METHOD:

• Chop the onions into thin slices.Cut the carrot into small cubes.
• Cut the bread into small pieces by discarding the edges.
• In a pan, add 2 tblsp of oil and saute the bread till it becomes golden brown. ( My mom used to deep fry the bread slices!!)

• Keep it aside.
• Add 2 tblsp of oil and throw in the mustard seeds and curry leaves.
• When it splutters add the sliced onions to this.

• Saute till the onions become translucent. Add little salt to this.
• Now add in the veggies and saute in a medium flame for 2-3 minutes. the veggies must be cooked but should not loose its crunchiness also.

• We are adding boiled potatoes to this.
• Add the red chilli powder, salt, turmeric powder, garam masala and mix well.
• Cook for 2 minutes. 
• Add 1-2 tsp of oil if you feel the mixture is dry. 
• Add little salt.

• Add the bread pieces and mix well.
• Put off the flame and add the lemon juice and coriander leaves.

• If adding cashew nuts add a tsp of oil in a small pan and golden fry the cashew nuts and add to the bread upma.
• Serve it hot.