Chocolate banana bread Ingredients All purpose flour-1 cup Sugar-3/4 cup Cocoa powder– 1/2 cup Baking powder– 3/4 tsp Baking soda -1/2 tsp Salt-1/4 tsp Butter-1/2 cup, melted Egg-1, egg yolk-1 Vanilla essence-1 tsp Yogurt -1/4...
Ingredients Cocoa powder-100gms Butter-250gms Sugar-500gms eggs-4,beaten Self raising flour-100gms (All purpose flour-1 cup, Baking powder-1 tsp and salt-1/4 tsp) Dessicated coconut-100gms Walnut-1/2 cup Method 1.Heat oven to 180*C. Line the base of 21 cm square...
Yakni pulao I tried this recipe couple of years ago, the pulao is very flavorful not like usual ones. Yakhni means stock. The meat will be slow cooked in spices and the water which is...
Ingredients Bindi -250 gms Red chilli powder -1 tsp Coriandar powder -1 tsp Cumin powder-1 tsp Amchur powder -1/2 tsp Coconut grated – 3 tsps Hing -1/2 tsp Salt to taste Oil -1 tsp Method...
Ingredients For marinating Chicken, shredded – 250 grams Hung Curd-1 cup Kashmiri Chilli powder -2 tsp Garam masala powder-1 tsp Turmeric powder- 1/2 tsp Ginger and Garlic paste – 2 tsp Tandoori color – a...
The kulambu has made with loads of spices..Stands best with rice,dosa and idly too…The recipe is mostly used in hotels/restaurants,quit easy to make…I used Manga and sundaikai vathal , instead of veggies…Of course, u can...
Pasta , one of the favourite meal at home…Whenever i get fresh basil, i make pesto sauce and store it in fridge…To make the best italian pasta,i recommend the original version of olive oil produced...
Murunga Keerai Sambar Ingredients Drumstick Leaves / Murungai Keerai – 250 gms Toor dal-1 plus half cup Onion – 2, Sliced Mustard – half tsp Cumin -1 tsp Sesame oil – 2 tbsp Red chillies...
Definitely the pre-preparations for Christmas, will help you to celebrate and enjoy the season… Ingredients 1 cup Butter at room temperature 1 cup Sugar 1 Egg(Optional) 1/8 teaspoon Salt 3 cups flour 1/2 teaspoon baking...
Ingredients All purpose flour – 200 gms Cornflour – 30 gms Egg -3 or Condensed milk – 60 ml Cream Cheese -8 oz pack Sugar -100 to 150 gms Whipping Cream -120 gms Vanilla Essence...
I have tasted this halwa in a marriage ceremony…We couldn’t find the ingredient,but initially thought it was Ashoka Halwa…But the caterer was humble enough to reply and also to share the recipe …. I made...
This dish is actually pakoda ,given a fancy name..I tried this recipe many times..The recipe is very easy one,if the veggies are pre-cut,sprinkle the flours and deep fry them and the dish will be ready...
The boondhi laddu is a very easy sweet as gulab jamun,of course after some trial and errors… After I got married,I made boondhi laddu almost for every diwali..My husband and hansika will be seen more...
Ingredients Black Currants – 175 gms / 6 oz Cinnamon stick – 1′ piece Apple juice – 300 ml / 10 fl oz Plain white flour – 175 gms / 6 oz Baking powder –...
Ingredients Garlic pearls-1 cup Tomato -1,chopped Red chillies -4 Turmeric-1/4 tsp Oil-1 tsp Salt to taste Method 1.Shallow fry all the ingredients in oil 2.Grain them to fine paste
Ingredients Rava -1 cup Maida – half cup Rice flour – half cup Salt to taste Oil -1/2 cup Rest is optional Pepper corns -2 tsp Cumin -2 tsp Curd -1/4 curd Green chilly chopped-2...
Aadi matham (Aadi- Tamil month) is born, which is auspicious for goddess… All the festivals starts with this month.. People worship goddess in temples and offer food (Pongal, Kuzhl, kozhukattai) to others. Some People worship...
Ingredients Carrots -150 gms Curry leaves -handful Tomato -1 Ginger -2 gms Red chilly or Green chilly– a few Coconut -1 tsp Turmeric powder -1/4 tsp Salt to taste Oil to shallow fry Few coriander...
Sambar Ingredients Toor Dal – 1 cup Mustard, Urad dal – Each 1 tsp Sambar Powder -1 tbsp Onion -1 Tomato -1 Any Vegetable -1/2 cup Coriander -Few Oil -2tbsp Salt To Taste Method 2....
Bhendi Fry (Vendaikai Fry) Ingredients Bhendi -1 cup Onion -1 Mustard seeds -1/2 tsp Red Chilly -1 Turmeric powder -1/2 tsp Rice flour-1 tsp Salt To taste Method 1.Fry Mustard seeds, Onion, Red chilly in...
Recipe for Arachuvitta Sambar Ingredients Toor dal-1 cup Vegetables/Small Onion-150 gms Tamarind -A Small ball Turmeric powder – half tsp To Powder Dry Red Chillies -6-8 Coriander seeds / Dhaniya-One tbsp Channa dal -half tbsp...
I have seen making of coconut burfi many times and even tried on stove-top…..This time ,i tried it in microwave and to my surprise its too easy and turns out the best to have ,during...
I got a simple recipe here,but I am sure the dish tastes as best as it looks…Use the kasuri Methi crushed before u add it and Amul yellow butter is the best way to try...
Actually we call this kulambu, reverse method of making kulambu. We usually start with seasoning the kulambu, but for this, end with seasoning…The vegetable used for this kulambu must be indian (local) one like drumstick,...
If u r a few extra pounds person,i am sure u have a mom who cooks the best and feeds u extra…I am still roaming around with my extra pounds,cos of my mom..Needless to say,as...
Ennai Kathirikai is the most pampering dish , today it is my grand ma’s version…I often wished to know the recipe from her.But alas,my laziness strikes always..People make ennai kathirikai in many ways..My mom makes...
Here is the recipe For the dough 2 cups- Whole Milk 1/2 cup –Vegetable Oil 1/2 cup –Sugar 1 pack –Active Dry Yeast(7 gms) 4 cups + half cup All-purpose Flour 1/2 tsp- Baking Powder...
Chicken biryani Ingredients Basmati Rice – 2 cups Dry spices (bayleaf, star anise, cardomon)-a Few Chicken-500 gms Curd -half cup Garam masala-one tsp Chilli powder-two tsps Cumin powder-one tsp Turmeric powder-1 tsp Salt-1 n 1/2...
The first time i ever ate banana bread was in my pg hostel. When my friend pranathi returned from hyderabad….(pranathy is soft and no bad habit girl…) She offered me few pieces from bread...
Coriander Chutney Ingredients Coriander leaves – 2 cups Green chillies, slitted – 3 Onion, chopped – Quarter cup Coconut, grated – Quarter cup Salt to taste Oil – 2 tsp Method 1.Fry all the ingredients (except the...
This thovayal goes very well with all rice dishes….It is used for seasoning the dishes….It is actually sun dried onions mixed with cumin and mustard seeds… Ingredients Vadagam -1 lime size ball Coconut, grated –...
Muffins r quit easy one compared to cupcakes..Mix all the ingredients and fill the liners to full and bake…The single muffin can help you to stay away from hunger,so the highly filling snack will help...
I luv this season, which is one of the best of the year…There are many reasons that makes to say this…Can u say the entire world looks so beautiful better than this season?…Well, Forget the freezing cold...
I am wishing all the Indians, a very happy republic day 2012!…I am glad to post the tri flavored puttu and Karamani curry…Both are my family’s fav dish…. For Green,Grained a cup of Mint and Green Chillies.....
After baking many cakes and brownies,i am here sitting damn tired…All i have the energy to edit the pictures and blog it now…However i have baked various cakes,but not of even half of them are...
Ingredients Cauliflower-10 to 12 florets Cornflour -2 tbsps Rice flour -1 tbsp Garlic paste – half tsp Cumin powder-1 tsp Turmeric powder -half tsp Orange color -a pinch Salt to taste Oil to deep frying...
Here is the best chocolate cake recipe Ingredients Sugar – 2 cups All Purpose Flour – 1 3/4 cups Baking powder – 1 1/2 tsp 3/4 Cup Cocoa powder 1 tsp salt 2 eggs 1...
I like chutneys made with vegetables,mostly they dont need the addtion of coconut,but still it tastes more as it has coconut….This recipe is reader’s choice/request… IngredientsCabbage – 250gmsToor dal – 2 tspsCumin Seeds – 1 tspRed...
Today ,i made elaneer payasam live from tender coconut shop in chennai…The payasam is very popular for past few years….It is made with minimal ingredients..None of it should over power the tender flavor… Ingredients Elaneer/Tender...
Alfredo sauce is different from Béchamel sauce…Béchamel sauce means mother of sauce(one among the five mother sauces).. Farfella in Béchamel sauceFor the Sauce Ingredients Boiled Milk – 4 cups Olive Oil/Butter-40 gms Flour-35 gms Salt-1/4...
If you are seriously carving for brownies and doesn’t know to bake…This recipe will help you..These brownies are the best and equally good as the baked ones.. Ingredients Dark Chocolate, chopped – 3/4 cup Butter – 1/4...
Very glad to be back in blogging..This Cheese toast is a hit among kids…It can be served as open sandwich .I usually cut this toasted bread into strips .So,the instant cheese fingers can be served...
The mornings hours are always hectic, because most of the time i dont prepare or plan about what to cook. So,whenever i ask wht they want for lunch. Mostly they need sambar or rasam which...
This spinach soup is quick and very simple version…I got some farm fresh mushrooms that i used for the soup…Add the salt at the end that helps to retain the color…It is not thick soup,slightly...
Vanilla Butter Cake with Butter creaming IcingBaking time: 45-1.00 hoursTemperature: 180C/350FBaking Pan: 20 cms Round/Square IngredientsButter/Margarine- 250gmsPowdered Sugar– 250gmsEggs– 5All purpose flour/Maida– 250gmsBaking powder– 2 ½ tspsVanilla Essence- 2 tspsSalt– a pinch Method1.Beat the butter...
Noorkool Kurma Ingredients: Kohlrabi, Chopped- 500 gmsOnion, Chopped- 2 largeTomatoes, Chopped- 1Ginger paste– 5 gmsGarlic paste– 5 gmsGreen Chillies, Slited- 2Turmeric powder– 1 tspChilli powder– 1+1/2 tspsCardamom – 2Almond– 4Cinnamon– an inch stickClove– 4Yoghurt/Curd– 1/2...
Akkaravadisal Ingredients Raw Rice-1 cup Moong dal/Pasiparupu-1/3 cup Bengal gram dal/Kadala parupu– 1/3 cup Full fat/cream Milk-5 cups Jaggery-1 cup Sugar-1 cup Ghee- ¼ t o ½ cup Cashews– a few Raisins– a few Method...
Hot Pot Macaroni Ingredients Macaroni– 150 gms Onion, big, chopped-1 Tomato, chopped-3 Capsicum, cubed-1 Garlic cloves,chopped-4-5 Maggi Tomato Sauce-1/4 cup Light Soya sauce-1 tsp Mint leaves-half cup Grated Cheese-half cup Pepper powder to taste Salt...
neer kozhukattai Ingredients Rice flour-1 cup Water-1+half cup Coconut milk -1/2 cup Green chilli -1-2 nos Mustard seeds -1/2 tsp Curry leaves a few Oil-1 tsp Salt to taste Method Boil the water piping hot…sprinkle...
Julia child ,one of the most celebrated cook/baker in the world…this is the tribute post for the incredible woman..I made one of her best recipes,Reine de Saba means Queen of seba ,it carries a long history,but u can call it...
Its raining like cats and dogs here and so much windy and thundering that reminds me i need something to munch…How about hot chocolate and some cookies to dip??..I think i have many nan khatais/butter...
Kozhukattai with oats stuffing I have already posted many recipes of kozhukattai here…Lets check the previous posts now..this post is with the recipes of very basic dough with five different methods…Modagam which is deep fried ones.Today i...
Yalpanam kozhukattai/யாழ்ப்பாணம் கொழுக்கட்டை We got to know this through “tamilini” sweet shop which has many srilankan sweets…this kozhukattai is famous ,because of its unique taste…..it is made with brown rice flour and moong dal…both the filling and outer gives wonderful taste…As they...
As i posted yesterday about sweet version of yalpanam kozhukattai…this one is complete healthy…I just used sprouts instead of sweet poranam…u need not have to skip the lunch or dinner to eat high calorie of kolukattais…U can have 3-4 of these for...
Honey cake If you need a cake which is crumbly ,softy and with longer self life (more than a week),this is the recipe you need to try..During my school days ,i indulged in many jam glazed honey cakes bought from nearby bakery..I have used light...
One of the popular starter dish in many south indian restaurants..the spices of pepper,cumin and fennel seeds has to perfectly blended and saute along with small onions until it turns dry.. Ingredients Mutton -250 gms Small onion, peeled-one...
Oats upma is very often made at home,since my family love all kind of upmas..when many says upma turns up into sticky upma like kali ,mine turns out good and here is an easy method...
China grass biscuit pudding Ingredients China grass-10 grams Milk-half litre Custard powder-1 tbsp Milk maid- 3/4 cup Marie Biscuit– 10 Cashew nuts– 50 gms Powdered Sugar-100 gms Vanilla essence– 2 drops Butter– 2 tbsp Ghee–...
So,the diwali is nearing close,how we cant miss those deep fried high glucose delights now….Most of indian sweets and savouries are deep fried and high in calories…Dont think i am pretending,but after a heck of feast,i am...
We make this regularly during winter, as cauliflower is seasonal vegetable and available abundantly now…Usually this curry is made with Kheema(meat). I have substituted with soya chunks. the curry goes with rice and roti too… Ingredients Soya chunks/granules-1 cup Cauliflower florets-1 cup Onion,...
Ingredients Kraft oreo cookies-12-15 Butter-75 gms Chocolate ganache-50 gms Any fruits-half cup Method 1.Open the cookies and scoop out the cream filling 2.Collect the cookies and grind it into fine powder 3.Melt the butter and...
Mac n cheese muffins Ingredients Macaroni-2 cups Green Peas-1/2 cup Grated Cheddar Cheese-1/2 cup Sweet Corn-1/2 cup Milk-1 cup Bread crumbs-1/4 cup Mozarella/Cheddar Cheese slices-2-3 nos Tomato Sauce– 3 tbsps Salt and Pepper to taste...
IngredientsSesame oil– 6 tbspsCloves– 3 nosCardomoms– 3 nosCinnamon stick– 2 (2 inches)Onions– 2,slicedGinger– 2 inch,gratedGarlic– 6 cloves, choppedChilli powder– 1/2 tspKashmiri chilli powder– 1 tspTurmeric powder-1 tspMutton pieces-600 gmsYoghurt– 6 tbsps,beatenCumin seeds-1 tsp(Roasted and powdered)Salt...
This is the usual method how i make keerai masiyal at home..u dont need paruppu/dal to make this masiyal Ingredients Spinach leaves or any green leafs-1 bunch Onion, chopped-half cup Cumin-half tsp Red chilli -1...
Kovil murukku is one of the popular snack in southern india,it is easy to make and very lighter version of murukku and can be eaten as much as you can ;)….The recipe suits best to...
I love lighting lamps ,karthikai deepam is my most favorite festival.During my childhood i have lighted nearly hundreds of lamps in my mom’s house..I would be the first one collecting lamps and the preparations of...
Rava dosa Ingredients Rava-1 cup Rice flour-1/2 cup Maida-2 tsps(optional) Curd-3 tsps(sour) Water-4 cups Red onion-1 cup, chopped Curry leaves-4-5, chopped Coriander leaves-1/4 cup,chopped Ginger-2″inch, chopped Green chilies– 2, chopped Hing-1/2 tsp pepper-1/2 tsp Salt...
I am glad to see some of my muslim dishes are popping up in popular category…Most of them are given by my best friends. They make awesome feast during iftar and eid.. I am blessed...
I adapted the simple version of nombu kanji from my friend.The fenugreek is the key ingredient for this recipe.I used kurunai arisi (broken rice) and more vegetables.It is such a comforting food for any day.The...
Idiyappam means mostly i remember my mom’s place. She got a small wooden press. She does it along with idli steaming on other side and whenever i try to stand next to her to watch...
I have started cooking with millets which i got from india..The millets are very healthy,lighter and not costly which were used in ancient period….Ever since, I read aaram thinai article in anandha vikatan , I...
Sticky buns are old fashioned dessert, only in few places sells them here. And there will be a long queue to buy during summer. The dough has to rest for overnight and the buns must...
During my childhood, my friend vidya invited me for sai bhajans that happened close to our homes in my hometown. We do some service, singing bhajans during thursday and sunday evenings. Once I saw a...
Those who have read atleast few chapters of bhagavad gita, doesnt need pile of books. Those who said god and vedas are imaginary, we know their damn stories. The Gita is a doctrine of universal truth..Nothing...
Hope you had enough of kozhukattais for vinayagar chathurthi…I made this yesterday,so i dont need to rush on chathurthi day.The rava laddu can be stored for a month. Ingredients Rava-1 cup Sugar-1/4 cup Water-1/3 cup...
Finally,the summer vacation is over and the kids are back to school, so its a vacation for parents, especially for me.I can do the cooking and cleaning non stop without any interruptions.Of course,i can roll...
Bread upma Ingredients Bread slices-6 Capsicum, cubed-1 Butter-2 tsps Turmeric powder– two pinches Chilli powder-1/4 pinch Onion, cubed-1 Green chillies, sliced-2 Coriander leaves to garnish Salt to taste Oil-1 tsp Method 1.Apply the butter over...
Making toddlers eat healthy Indian food is tedious job for many mothers.I know how kids make big fuss on eating regular comfort food. I do get lot of inquiry for what i packed for school...
Lemon Sevai Ingredients Idyapppam/Sevai -2 cups Onion slices- 1/4 cup Cumin/Channa dal/Mustard seeds-1/2 tsp Hing-a pinch Coriander leaves-1/4 cup Green chillies, slited-2 Lemon juice-2 tsps Turmeric powder-1/3 tsp Salt to taste Oil-1 tsp Method 1.Chop...
Black Forest CakeRecipe: Allrecipes.comIngredientsOriginal recipe makes 1 – 9 inch 3 layer cake2 1/8 cups – all-purpose flour2 cups white sugar3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder3/4 teaspoon baking soda3/4 teaspoon salt3 eggs1 cup milk1/2...
Pulugal Arisi murukku Ingredients Parboiled Rice/Pulugal Arisi-1 cup Roasted channa dal-3 tsps Black Sesame seeds -1/2tsp Hing-1/4 tsp Salt to taste Oil to deep fry Method 1.Soak the rice in water for 3-4 hours. 2.Drain...
Lasooni capsicum Ingredients To Grind Garlic-6 cloves Onion-1/2 cup, chopped Capsicum-1/2, chopped Ginger-1/2inch, chopped Red chillies- 2-3 nos Curd-1/4 cup For Gravy Onion, sliced-1 Oil-2 tsps Red chilli powder-1/2 tsp Coriander powder-1 tsp Turmeric powder-1/2tsp...
Onion Samosas I couldnt wait to post this which i made two weeks ago. Since the winter arrives, the evening cravings for snacks are more demanding. Hubby was asking me to make this for long...
Kandarappam is one of the most important delicacy in chettinad cuisine.For any festival ,the meal will not be complete without this sweet appam.It is not very easy nor too tricky,the batter should be thick enough...
Lasagna is a wholesome meal that needs the method of sauteing,cooking and baking…It is almost like biryani ,you need almost all the ingredients from the counter and a bit of...
Thai Fried Rice Seriously, is there an another year coming to an end?.I couldnt beleive it, I was wondering how can i click and make a still of my flying hours.. No clue, how this...
Chat is one of the best thing to do for snacking…I wanted to try all chat items at home atleast once,but it never happened in india.While,we mostly dependant on homemade food here,I get a chance...
After all the dose of festival feast, it’s time to Seattle down to a simple soup. A bunch of vegetables slowly cooked in a broth is perfect to slurp in a cold misty nighttime made...
To make Pav buns Ingredients Maida or All purpose flour-2 cups /250 gms Milk – 3/4 cup Salt-1 tsp Butter-40gms Milk powder– 1+1/2 tbsps Sugar-1 tbsp Maida to dust Method Initially proof the yeast in...
Ragi idiyappamIngredients Ragi flour– 2 cupsRice flour– 1/2 cupSalt-1/2 tspWater- 2 cups To make Ginger chutneyGinger– 1/2 cupUrad dal– 2 tspsCurry leaves– an arcRed chillies– 3 nosTamarind– small pinchSaltOil-1 tsp Method1.Boil the water to lukewarm...
I made this pulao with left over pav bhaji masala on the same day i made pav bhaji. I didnt have much of vegetables at home, so i ended up adding bell peppers that enhanced...
Expresso cupcake One can never miss refreshing their senses with coffee aroma and the flavor any day.. I am not very coffee person, but I was the same like others. Coffee is most consumed beverage,...
Baking is fun especially during the holiday season.When it comes out to experimenting ,I always stick to basics and i still love that vanilla filled baking aroma wafting around my home. I like any cake...
Baking something new once in a while always been regular in my kitchen. Pizzas and cakes are never a miss when it comes to birthday party. So those are the days when we...
Omapodi The best reason to avoid buying snacks from outside is making it at home.Why there is need to fetch the silly snack packets ,if it is homemade and healthy.But many people are fond of...
Mint paratha Ingredients Atta/Wheat flour-1 cup Mint-12-15 Green chillies-1-2 Cumin-1 tsp Ginger-1″ inch Salt to taste Water -as needed Oil as needed Method 1.To make mint paste, Grind Green chillies, mint, cumin and water. 2.Mix...
Paneer kofta curry I make this curry quit often for last two years.If anything is worthy , I like spending my entire day in kitchen.I am bit slow in progress,but absolutely worth the end results.The...
Banana bread The bread recipe is almost vegan, since there is no egg or milk products. Ingredients All purpose flour-1+1/2 cup Baking powder-1 tsp Baking soda-1/2 tsp Banana-2(long size) Oil/melted butter-2/3 cup Regular Sugar or...
Dal bhati churma To prepare dal IngredientsChanna dal-1/2 cupWhole moong dal-1 cupCumin-1/2 tspGreen chillies– 2, slitTurmeric powder-1/2 tspChilli powder-1/2 tspHing-1/2 tspOnion-1/4 cup, choppedAmchur powder-1/2 tspOil/Ghee-1 tspSalt to tasteMethod1.Wash and Soak both the dals for one...
Seppankilangu varuval Ingredients Sepankilangu/Arbi-3-4 nos Rice flour-1 tbsp Besan flour-2 tbsps Chilli powder-1 tsp Coriander powder-1 tsp Turmeric powder-1/4 tsp Salt-half tsp Oil-2-3 tsp Curry leaves-a few Saunf/Fennel seeds-1/2 tsp Method 1.Cook Sepankilangu/Arbi in boiling...
