Coconut macroons
Ingredients Flaked coconut– 1+1/3 cups Confectionery Sugar– 1/3 cup All purpose flour– 2 tbsps Salt– a pinch Egg whites-1 Vanilla extract– 1/2 tsp Method 1.Mix in the coconut,...
Month: November 2022
Thai Fried rice
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...
Aloo tikki channa chat
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...
Minestrone soup
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...
Pav bhaji
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 idiyappam
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...
Tawa pulao
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
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,...
Vanilla bundt cake
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...
Puran poli
Paruppu Boli/Puran Poli is made at home during sankranti and bogi festival.Boggi is the festival celebrated for lord Indra who is the creator of clouds and rains.The rice,turmeric and sugarcane is harvested fresh during this...
Flatbread Pizza
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
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
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
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
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 bhatti churma
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...
Parsley garlic bread
Parsley garlic bread Ingredients Baguette-1 Butter-1/4 cup Garlic-7-8 cloves Parsley-1 bunch Any cheese-1 cup,grated Salt and pepper to taste Method 1.Cut the Baguette into two halves. 2.Grind cloves, parsley, salt and pepper into fine paste...
Seppankilangu varuval
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...
Kasi halwa
Kasi halwa Making halwa is bliss in OPOS way without spending hours of stirring. I tried this method for couple of times ,it came out so good and tasty .Pumpkin halwa in OPOS tasted like...
Kadamba Sadam
Kadamba sadamIngredientsSesame oil-2 tspsMustard seeds-1 tspRed chillies-3Cumin-1/2 tspGreen chillies, slit-1Curry leaves-5-6 nosChanna (soaked)-2 tbspsKaramani (soaked)-2 tbspsMixed vegetables-1 cupCooked Rice-2 cupsToor dal, cooked- 1 cup.Tamarind water-1 cupHing-1 tspGhee-1 tspsalt to taste To make powderFenugreek-1/2 tspPepper-1+1/2 tspCoriander...
Seven layer bar
Seven Layer Bar This is my favourite holiday recipe.I have tried it many times.The recipe was recommended by an american who stayed in my home as guest while her social service trip to india.She recommended...
Eggless Dates cupcake
Eggless Dates CupcakeIngredientsMaida-1+ ½ cupPowdered Sugar-1 cupBaking soda-1 tspButter-3/4 cupMilk-1 cupVanilla Essence-1 tspDates,chopped-1/2 cupBroken cashewnuts-2 tsp Method1. Preheat the oven for 200*C2. Sieve the dry ingredients and set aside3. Blend all the wet ingredients and...
Lemon rice
Lemon rice Ingredients Mustard seeds-1 tspUrad dal-1 tspHing-a pinchRed chillies-2 ,brokenCurry leaves-a fewSesame oil-1 tspGroundnut,roasted-1 tbspTurmeric powder-1/4 tspLemon-1/2Rice-1 cupSalt to taste Method 1.Heat a pan, add oil, mustard seeds allow it to spatter 2.Add urad...
Vellai paniyaram
Vellai paniyaram is chettinad snack which is very famous in wedding and deepavali.I have tasted it in many of the events.When I tasted paniyaram for the first time,it was soft and tasty went well with...
Chilli soya
Chilli Soya Ingredients Soya chunks-2 cups Cornflour-3 tsps Soya sauce-2 tbsps Tomato sauce-1 tbsp Chilli sauce-3 tbsps Ginger garlic paste-1 tsp Chilli powder-1 tsp Green chillies, slited-5 Onion and bell pepper– a few, if needed...
Nan katai
Nankhatai Nan khatai was light and crispy. The recipe yields 20 to 24 cookies. Recipe credit:Manjula’s kitchen Ingredients All purpose flour-1/3 cup Rava/sooji-1/3 cup Besan flour-1/2cup Butter-1/2 cup Sugar-2/3 cup Baking soda-1/3 tsp Cardamom powder-1/2...
Orange almond cake
Orange Almond cake Ingredients Butter-100gms, at room temperature Demera Sugar-1/2 cup Eggs-2 Almonds-125 gms Fine semolina-1/2 cup Baking powder-1/2 tsp Salt – pinch Finely grated zest of orange-1 tsp Juice of 1 orange To make...
Beans poriyal
I have flashed cooked beans by opos many times.Guess the beans poriyal can be made just in minutes.It always turns out very crunchy,greenly and well cooked.Make sure to use the fresh beans.This is basic poriyal...
Lemongrass fried rice
Lemongrass Fried rice The usual fried rice can be twisted with one of the most fragrant herb,lemongrass. While using lemongrass,always use the fresh ones and use the inner most stack for the enhanced flavor.The lemongrass...
Oats cookies
With these oats cookies ,Dont judge me i m into oats diet…The one i can never ever think of …I love to be in feasts..But these cookies r damn tasty..superb…I like thin crust cookies from...
Besan halwa
I made this for last diwali.U need not worry abt lumpiness while making this halwa and the recipe is an easy one,except few minutes of stirring.. IngredientsBesan-200 gmsMaida-50 gmsSugar-250 gmsGhee-200 gmsIf u like Some Cardomon...
Garlic chutney
IngredientsGarlic pearls-1 cupTomato-1,choppedRed chillies-4Turmeric-1/4 tspOil-1 tspSalt to taste Method1.Shallow fry all the ingredients in oil2.Grain them to fine paste
Sweet pongal
IngredientsRice-1 cupFull cream Milk-1 litreKalkandu-Crystallized Sugar-1 cupGhee-half cupCondensed milk-3 tbspCloves-3Javithri powder-half tspCardamom powder-1 tspPacha karpuram-a pinch To GarnishCashew and Raisins Method1.Wash the rice and add with the milk to pressure cooker2.Once it starts boiling, close...
Modagam
IngredientsBroken rice-200 gmsJagggery-100 to 125 gms(Or) Karupatti sugar-3/4 cupGhee-2 tbspsCardomon powder-1 tspMethod1.Heat the pan,add the ghee and the rice2.Roast the broken rice for 1-2 minutes in ghee3.Add 200 ml of water and allow the rice...
Puli kulambu
Puli kulambuHaving two fussy eaters at my home,I can never even think making this kind of kulambu,while I always end up cooking for their desires..The biggest rescue is this can be made into kulambu paste...
Baby corn
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...
Baked cheesecake
I made this for my last wedding anniversary and posted in my new domain…It went missing in shift over to blogger…I am very glad to share with you now…I have tried both eggless and egg...
Christmas Cookies
Made these cookies on last friday,and hansika was so enthusiastic to help me to roll and make shapes…I made the dough and refrigerated in tupperware container.She comes back from school,and spent some time in making...
Pesto sauce
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 by...
Kara kulambu
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 use...
Melting moments cookiesSource: Joy of BakingPrint this recipe Ingredients1 1/2 cups (195 grams) all purpose flour1/2 cup (60 grams) cornstarch(corn flour)1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 cup (30 grams) confectioners’ sugar(powdered or icing)1 cup (227 grams) unsalted butter,...
Vazhapoo kulambu
Vazhapoo KulambuVazhapoo-15-20(deveined)Garlic pearls-9Small Onions-15Tamarind-lemon sizeFennel seeds-half tspFenugreek seeds-half tspSambar powder-3 tspsTurmeric powder-half tspGaram flour-100gmsRed chilli powder-1/2 tspRice flour-3 tspsSalt to tasteOil to taste Method1.Soak the tamarind in water2.Mix garam flour,rice flour ,pinch of salt and...
Butter chicken
IngredientsFor marinating: Chicken, shredded- 250 grams.Hung Curd-1 cupKashmiri Chilli powder-2 tspGaram masala powder-1 tspTurmeric powder-1/2 tspGinger and Garlic paste-2 tspTandoori color– a pinch For masala/gravy:Butter-2-3 tbspOnion, chopped- 2(medium)Tomato, chopped-3 ½Ginger and Garlic paste-1 tspCoriander powder-1...
Chettinad chicken kulambu
Chettinad Chicken KulambuIngredientsChicken-half kiloSmall onion-100 gmsTomato, chopped-2.Garlic-10 clovesGinger-2 inchesCinnamon-1 inch stickFennel seeds-one tspPepper-one tspCumin seeds-one tspCoconut-half cupCoriander seeds-1 tbspRed chillies-5-7 no’sTurmeric powder-half tspCashew nuts – 4Oil-3 tsps.Salt to taste Method 1.Dry roast fennel, pepper and...
Sesame Paneer
This is a starter i made for a lunch,perfectly fits as an appetizer for a party..Sesame and Paneer is just an amazing combination and everyone will luv it…The slices supposed to be diagonally cut and...
Asoka halwa
One of the popular sweet in thanjavur district.. .And i think the amount of maida added varies with each shop/person…..No doubt ,i will make this again for this deepavali… Here is the recipe for perfect...
Seven cup sweet
this is my grand mother’s recipe,i love making it.Its so simple,a best beginner’s friendly sweet recipe..the taste will be more like a mix of mysore pak and coconut burfi.. IngredientsBesan Flour/Pottukadai maavu-1 cupGhee/Oil-1 cupDessicated coconut...
Maida burfi
The most easiest burfi i ever made..It needs 10 -15 minutes and perfect for all occasions 🙂 IngredientsMaida-1 cupSugar-2 cupsWater-1/2 cupAn essence-1 tspGhee-1/4 cuptutti fruiti-1/2 cup Method1.Heat ghee and add maida, saute for couple of...
Tri-root halwa
I like my mother’s sweet preparations specially, the halwa versions. She grows the pumpkin creeper in back yards. The creeper spreads like crazy all over the place, covers the walls, little plants and just finally...
Banana appam
With indian festivals frequently falls every other week,the banana used for pooja will be flooded..I regularly make this at home to finish off the bananas in quicker way…the appam will be soft and spongy apt...
Eggless chocolate cupcake
I am making this eggless chocolate cupcake for long time,the recipe is such an easy version,even people who never been into baking ,can make it..Recipe yields super moist and delicious cupcakes.. Makes 15-17 medium sized...
Cuppa biryani
I am back 🙂 with an interesting recipe by chef sanjeev kapoor,its was great meeting him and of course i gorged in some of the food he made during his workshop…Just like cuppa noddles,I thought...
Coconut Fudgy Brownies
Coconut Fudgy BrowniesIngredientsCocoa powder-100gmsButter-250gmsSugar-500gmseggs-4,beatenSelf raising flour-100gms(All purpose flour-1 cup,Baking powder-1 tsp and salt-1/4 tsp)Dessicated coconut-100gmsWalnut-1/2 cupMethod1.Heat oven to 180*C. Line the base of 21 cm square tin with baking parchment paper 2.Put the cocoa, butter...
Eggless crepes
Crepes are thin flat bread which mostly comes with filling of savory or sweet combinations. The batter should be thin and smooth enough to make fine crepes. Eggless Crepes with Dulce and apple-makes 5 crepesIngredientsAll...
Chocolate spice cookies
Chocolate Spice Cookies – Makes about 30 cookies. Ingredients130 grams – dark chocolate, chopped.300 grams – plain flour1/4 cup – Dutch cocoa1/4-1/2 tsp – Chilli powder1/2 tsp – ground cinnamon1/4 tsp – ground cardamom120 grams...
Caramel Pudding
I never made caramel pudding at home,since I have had this dessert almost every other day from child hood.This is the only dessert sometimes people make it frequently for all occasions with more eggy flavor..My...
Pannacotta
Pannacotta is the simplest dessert and making it home is like child’s play…I am given elaborated steps to make perfect pannacotta…Rose and pistachios are must try combos ,you can use in any dessert..Its peaking hot...
Expresso cookies
IngredientsMaida/All purpose flour-2 and half cupSugar-1 cupBrown sugar-1 cupCocoa-3/4 cupButter-1 cupEggs-2Vanilla essence-1 tspBaking soda-1 tspSalt-1/2 tspChocolate chip(Milk and Dark)-2 and half cup Method1.Beat butter,sugar and brown sugar for 3-4 minutes 2.Add eggs and vanilla essence...
Appam
Finally i cracked down a recipe for perfect feathery appam.I tried lots of recipes and this one is good too.The number of ingredients is more,but each one gives the right justice for tasty appam..Go ahead...
Swirl Bread
I never tried baking with yeast in india,as most didn’t proof well..Recently i bought yeast from amma nana store which worked so good on breads and buns…Never know baking a bread is such a breeze...
Mor kulambu
Mor KulambuIngredientsTo grindBengal gram dal-1/2 tbspToor dal-1/2 tbspDhania/Coriander Seeds-1/2 tbspCumin seeds-1 tspSoaked Rice-1 tbspGinger,chopped-2 inchesCoconut,grated-1 cupGreen Chillies,Slited-3 For kulambuSour Curd-500 mlTurmeric powder-1 tspAsafoedia-1/2 tspOnion,sliced-2Oil-1 tspRed Chillies-2Mustard-half tspCurry leaves-OptionalSalt -3/4 tspMethod 1.Churn the curd into creamy...
Chocolate cake
Here is the best chocolate cake recipe IngredientsSugar-2 cupsAll Purpose Flour-1 3/4 cupsBaking powder-1 1/2 tsp3/4 Cup Cocoa powder1 tsp – salt2 eggs1 cup – milk1/2 cup – vegetable oil2 tsp – Vanilla Essence1 cup...
Parupu thovayal
To make parupu thovayalRoasted Channa dal-Half cupCoconut,grated-Quater cupRed chilli-2 nosSalt to taste 1.Grind all the ingredients to smooth paste
Homemade curd
To make Homemade CurdMilk-1 litreCurd-2 tbsps Method1.Boil the milk and bring it to lukewarm temperature.2.Pour the milk in any vessel (glass or earthware)3.Add the 2 tbsps of curd and do not stir it, cover it...
Banana chocolate cupcake
This is my first cupcake baking after moving to US.I had one banana left out on table which no one is willing to take.And my daughter wanted me to bake something for her school.She asked...
Elaneer payasam
IngredientsElaneer/Tender Coconut Water-1 cupCondensed Milk-1 tspTender Coconut ,chopped -1 tspCoconut milk-1 tsp (Optional) Method1.Mix all and serve it fresh and mildly Chilled2.Pour the elaneer in a glass3.Add a tsp of condensed milk..Stir4.Cut the tender coconut...
Vazhapoo vadai
Chicken Biryani
I had a muslim friend Ramzan who cooks the best food and feasts in sundays…She makes excellent biryani and invite us for dinner…Her biryani is quit popular among people…She even packs a box to take...
Arbi Fry
IngredientsColocasia-200gmsChilli powder-2 tspCoriander powder-1 tspRice flour-half tspTurmeric powder-half tspSombu/Fennel seed powder-1 tspSalt to tasteOil to shallow fry Method1.Cook the colocasia in hot water until it turns firm and soft2.Peel the skin and chop them into...
Modagam
Modagam is a deep fried kozhukattai/modak…Whenever i hear the word “modagam”,I remember a song which my dad plays every morning in my childhood..I got up many times hearing the song “Modaga Kaiyal Unakku mudal vanakam…”...
Ladies finger poriyal
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 chillies-2-3 nosTamarind-1 tspSalt to tasteOil-2...
Quiche
Quiches Ingredients:For the pastry:Plain Flour– 200 gButter– 100 g ( frozen)Baking Powder– 1/4 tspEgg– 1 beaten LightlyCold water- 1 or 2 tspFor the filling:Tandoori chicken shredded- 1/2 cup( I used 2 to 3 thighs of...
Sundal
IngredientsKonda kadalai/Unroasted chana dal-200gmsMustard seeds-2 tspCoconut ,grated-1/4 cupDry Red chillies-3-4Curry leaves-a fewOil-1 tspSalt-1 tsp Method1.Soak dal for 6-8 hours2.Pressure cook them with salt for 4-5 whistles3.Fry the mustard seeds in oil when it cracks, add...
Donuts
Actual Recipe for doughnutsIngredients· 1 1/2 cups milk· 2 1/2 ounces vegetable shortening/butter, approximately 1/3 cup· 2 packages instant yeast· 1/3 cup warm water (95 to 105 degrees F)· 2 eggs, beaten· 1/4 cup sugar·...
Kara modagam
Cornflakes mixture
IngredientsCorn Flour,Unroasted-1 kgBeaten Rice-250 gmsGround Nuts-100 gmsBadam and Cashewnuts-100gmsCurry leaves-As much as u likeChilli powder-2 tspSugar-4 tspSalt-1 tbspCoconut Oil-For deep Frying Method Pre wash the Curry leaves and Dry them Pour the Coconut oil in...
Somas
IngredientsFor Outer LayerMaida-1 kgRava-50 gmsOil to Deep FrySalt to Taste For Stuffing Bengal gram powder-400 gmsCoconut – 1 grated, Sundried for a daySugar-450 gmsKhus Khus-50 gmsCardamon Powder-2 tspSugar-450 gmsKhus Khus-50 gmsCardamon Powder-2 tsp Method Mix...
Coffee and chocolate pudding
Coffee and Chocolate PuddingIngredients1cup Flour1 tsp Baking powder2tsp Dark Cocoa powder1/2cup Brown sugar1/2cup Milk2tbsp Butter (melted)1no Egg (beaten)1/4cup Chopped walnutsFor toppings2tbsp Brown sugar3tbsp Cocoa1cup Strong black coffeeMethodPreheat the oven to 180C..Sift together the flour,baking powder,...
Tomato soup
This is the best soup i ever made.Please try the recipe… IngredientsTomato-1 kgCarrot-1 mediumBeetroot-1/2Onion-1Garlic-4 podsWhole Zeera-one tspKashmiri Chilli powder-3/4 tspSugar-2-3 tbspPeppercorns-1 tspWater-200mlCoriander leaves-2-3 tbsp Method1.Cut Tomato, carrot, beetroot and Onion into small pieces.Add garlic, whole...
Banana cake
Ingredients Butter-1/2 cup ,melted Brown Sugar-1 cup Eggs-2 Vanilla essence-1 tsp All purpose flour-11/2 cup Baking soda-1 tsp Salt-1/2 tsp Sour cream-1/2 cup Walnuts-1/2 cup Banana -3 Method 1.Mix flour,baking soda and salt ,Sift 2-3...
Ribbon Pakoda
Ingredients Rice flour-1 cup Besan flour-2 cups Roasted bengal gram flour-1/4 cup Butter-1 tsp Asafoedia-1/2 tsp Chilli powder-1/2 tsp Oil to deep fry Salt Method 1.Mix Rice flour,besan flour,roasted bengal gram flour,salt,butter,asafoedia ,chilli powder and...