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Malai kebab

The malai kabab is kid’s favorite, the recipe is very easy into convert non spicy for the kids, unlike the other kebab recipes…The malai and cheese will make the chicken very soft, moist and juicy…...

Bread halwa

Bread Halwa is a famous sweet in muslim community. I guess a same set of menu is repeated in most muslim marriages and of course, this halwa turns to be a hit /must and going...

Coconut burfi

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...

Poricha kulambu

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,...

Cinnamon roll

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...

Banana cupcake

   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...

Vadagam thovayal

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 –...

Sweet potato snack

It is true,as someone said Pongal festival is tamilian’s thanksgiving day for the farmers….While almost all the vegetables are bought during pongal,specially this sarkaravalli kizhangu will be used in sambar or kootu for one of...

Puttu and karamani curry

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.....

Cabbage chutney

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...

Neer moor

Neer mor If u have given a chance to travel around the world or to spend a week in a village ,of course in a farmer’s house,what would u choose?..Definitely ,i will go for second...

Nobake brownies

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...

Vanilla butter cake

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...

Dark Chocolate and Almond Cake

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...

Expresso cookies

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...

Malpuas

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...