tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-64845675831896252672024-03-04T20:10:27.988-08:00AK's Vegetarian Recipe WorldWelcome To AmrithaKalyani's Kitchen!!!!!
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This, I dedicate to my grand mom's!!!
Everyday is a struggle thinking what to cook for breakfast, lunch,snacks and dinner.. Am sure this is the story in every household. I thought why not write simple recipes and share with everyone so that we all can enjoy it.Ok! Let me stop here and lets start to cook and relish simple and tasty food! There is more on hair and skin care too!!!Amritha Kalyanihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10328814408673929486noreply@blogger.comBlogger118125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6484567583189625267.post-11642673138098201112011-08-09T15:44:00.000-07:002011-08-09T15:50:17.741-07:00Zucchini Blossoms Fritters / Bajji<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifqSY3oh9M_GCBxXpf-Bf9qwOehFq1nH7IuZ4mfWU0NVr-3vc5i4gUGrsvEICybgqwS8afc2-Mmhz5aQRHOgLvhNEux_S2Adu1NWyGjaGTOFuLiawbBuTQ87PpxcyDnBkHtyGkStnlN3o/s1600/DSC09317.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifqSY3oh9M_GCBxXpf-Bf9qwOehFq1nH7IuZ4mfWU0NVr-3vc5i4gUGrsvEICybgqwS8afc2-Mmhz5aQRHOgLvhNEux_S2Adu1NWyGjaGTOFuLiawbBuTQ87PpxcyDnBkHtyGkStnlN3o/s640/DSC09317.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Hi All! Its been a while since I updated my blog. I was just busy with my routine and too lazy these days. Today, my husband asked me in the morning, "why don't you talk about updates from your blog and your blogging friends?" I usually tell my husband about the blogs that I find interesting, nice articles, nice recipes, I also show him pics of the dishes etc.. I haven't updated myself with the blog for some time. So I guess he missed my updates. I was really happy to see him ask me such a question because usually whenever I tell him about my blog or updates he would just say "ok" ! I always thought these things never interest him. But today when he asked that question is when I understood he actually paid attention to my updates. Anyways, I will try and be sincere to my blog which I keep telling all the time but this time, I hope to be more frequent in posting my recipes. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Coming to this bajji, I saw long time back in <a href="http://priyasnowserving.blogspot.com/2011/07/zucchini-blossom-fritters-bajjis.html">Now Serving's blog</a> about these fritters. She has also explained nicely how to distinguish the male and female flowers. I would like to add one point to hers. The male flowers are just flowers that comes from a long stalk. The fruit bearing ones (female flowers) have the fruit just below the flower which can be easy identified. We use the male flowers for this bajji.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">I tried these fritters and it came out really well. My husband loved it too. The original recipe is <a href="http://priyasnowserving.blogspot.com/2011/07/zucchini-blossom-fritters-bajjis.html">here</a>. I added few ingredients and omitted the ones that I din't have. So my version goes here.. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhG2UM7Xu3N5DFiG6vuhWHPUyBT1n_5u-OCX-nYU-2hfQ4VpE9g4Hg9A5atHWJf8W5de_dOgLHufzirY65sdx-b_p3cNMIIbHbTsTCcmtGX4qp7qnV6sclBgT847fVMeCCYPBv-ugzw2-8/s1600/DSC09314.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhG2UM7Xu3N5DFiG6vuhWHPUyBT1n_5u-OCX-nYU-2hfQ4VpE9g4Hg9A5atHWJf8W5de_dOgLHufzirY65sdx-b_p3cNMIIbHbTsTCcmtGX4qp7qnV6sclBgT847fVMeCCYPBv-ugzw2-8/s640/DSC09314.JPG" width="640" /></a></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><b>Ingredients:</b></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Zucchini Blossoms - about 5-6 that i had from my garden washed thoroughly </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Gram Flour / Besan Flour - 3 tbsp</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Rice Flour - 1 tbsp for crispness</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Salt - to taste</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Asafoetida - a pinch</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Red Chilli powder - 1 tsp or to taste</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Turmeric powder - a pinch</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><b>Preparation:</b></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Mix gram flour, rice flour, salt, chilli powder, asafoetida and turmeric with water and bring it to a nice thin batter ( similar to pancake /dosa batter) </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Dip the blossoms in the batter and deep fry in oil. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Serve with hot sauce or some chutney. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhSooVn4qjWd_7uA2zGsQZedA8TPZiDo6gT5ptyahBzQZfdA636iWnlyXtzDuO-CJmxGx12NC8JhbYDvaafYlCEjnXkxVSCPMt_oSbvks8_fgAQyoS_6MZOwUpCmDsE5zHAQAvz7UwIZI/s1600/DSC09318.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhSooVn4qjWd_7uA2zGsQZedA8TPZiDo6gT5ptyahBzQZfdA636iWnlyXtzDuO-CJmxGx12NC8JhbYDvaafYlCEjnXkxVSCPMt_oSbvks8_fgAQyoS_6MZOwUpCmDsE5zHAQAvz7UwIZI/s640/DSC09318.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Sending this to <a href="http://mharorajasthanrecipes.blogspot.com/2011/08/bookmarked-recipes-every-tuesday-volume.html">Bookmarked Recipes hosted by Priya </a>and started by <a href="http://usmasala.blogspot.com/">Aipi </a> </span><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">See you soon! </span></div></div>Amritha Kalyanihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10328814408673929486noreply@blogger.com21tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6484567583189625267.post-67392191525787944452011-07-16T12:01:00.000-07:002011-07-16T12:06:31.108-07:00CREAMY BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDSIZ85Jc7HW14ZmAbZa6C7r079Bda3Uq-61gzvQIUtNMQBhOR1GQnT2aUyT_ltTvdWORSNAD9zHi4yA9cVQYWHZ42VW01k8Sj591UANC674Pzb200-sRfQnUbSxO-IZtf_UOe54wmEEg/s1600/DSC09253.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDSIZ85Jc7HW14ZmAbZa6C7r079Bda3Uq-61gzvQIUtNMQBhOR1GQnT2aUyT_ltTvdWORSNAD9zHi4yA9cVQYWHZ42VW01k8Sj591UANC674Pzb200-sRfQnUbSxO-IZtf_UOe54wmEEg/s640/DSC09253.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">My husband and I went to a restaurant here in San Diego for a buffet. Being vegetarians, we knew our options would be limited but still we wanted to give it a try since its a very famous restaurant here in San Diego for Sunday Brunches. So there we tasted this butternut squash soup and I fell in love with this soup immediately. It was so rich and creamy. I can never forget the taste of it ever. We really loved the soup. Not only soup, we had so many vegetarian options as well. But this was super hit. So I decided to make this at home but never got a chance till now. When I went to my market this week for my veggies, I found butternut squash and I picked it immediately. So, today, I am presenting to you all my fav butternut squash soup. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Ingredients:</span></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Butternut squash - 1/2 of medium sized squash - 1.25 cups diced chunks</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Onion - 1 medium</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Carrots - 2 chopped</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Garlic - 2 cloves (optional)</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Butter - 1 tbsp</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Salt - to taste </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Red Pepper flakes - 1 tsp</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Black pepper powder - to taste</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Water/ Veggie broth - 1 cup</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Heavy cream - 3 tbsp or to taste</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Preparation: </span></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">In a pan, melt butter and add 2 cloves of garlic. When it turns golden brown take it out and toss it away. In that same pan, add onions and saute till it becomes caramelized. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Add carrots and squash and saute for about a min and add water/ veggie broth just enough to cover the squash, salt and cover it. Let it simmer for about 20 mins. </span><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilnszZwk4tWOmitAvhE5_MDHb31iSqZD-TdEziEVcFlOqkqWo8vtsCiD-oDEy5CiVUFxz8npP8IFUu_XmCmJTb_G6XKN1LgXXhEwBxRCh4eblJGD1aHosGpjCNIGqmtam7QXD9y63Ql0c/s1600/DSC09247.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilnszZwk4tWOmitAvhE5_MDHb31iSqZD-TdEziEVcFlOqkqWo8vtsCiD-oDEy5CiVUFxz8npP8IFUu_XmCmJTb_G6XKN1LgXXhEwBxRCh4eblJGD1aHosGpjCNIGqmtam7QXD9y63Ql0c/s640/DSC09247.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Make sure the squash and carrots are cooked well and is tender. If not let it simmer for another 10 mins till it becomes tender (You should be able to mash the squash with a fork).</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Take the veggies in a blender and blend it to a smooth paste. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Transfer the contents back to the pan with the stock and add spices according to needs. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Let it cook for couple of mins and add about 3 tbsp heavy cream. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">The color of the soup is similar to color of carrot but since I added cream, the color is lighter than the usual. </span><br />
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</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Serve hot with garlic bread and relish the soup! </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6pFUO26APw_JiyWWEAAg0LaNNsW32oeCSSprTQtjzarPW18q08zsgKgaYB7uvkrm6F8r_odgQDip9mc9IVA7EiO8Yyvz-XQ3rtVfBBnucTStl-kWFhEUq5PsBr-sDc_Y9-NNKkNs-tfw/s1600/DSC09259.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6pFUO26APw_JiyWWEAAg0LaNNsW32oeCSSprTQtjzarPW18q08zsgKgaYB7uvkrm6F8r_odgQDip9mc9IVA7EiO8Yyvz-XQ3rtVfBBnucTStl-kWFhEUq5PsBr-sDc_Y9-NNKkNs-tfw/s640/DSC09259.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Sending this to <a href="http://kahakaikitchen.blogspot.com/p/souper-sundays.html">Deb' Souper Sundays</a></span><br />
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</span></div></div>Amritha Kalyanihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10328814408673929486noreply@blogger.com20tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6484567583189625267.post-79530197981643844752011-07-15T08:55:00.000-07:002011-07-15T08:55:19.434-07:00PUNJABI MANGO PICKLE FOR ICC<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgt3hDezH6-38wiytOge2dcV0484vt9yKZZq0N5Ip2fSm-nJJdddv4GzuO-g2dkZU9Cq0eV5KrNRlmIRf_W107Bjw51Sl9VKj9mfEEuJkLx4a1FDv2VDnkXitYngPEcDhiPprgSSQxcAjY/s1600/DSC09293.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgt3hDezH6-38wiytOge2dcV0484vt9yKZZq0N5Ip2fSm-nJJdddv4GzuO-g2dkZU9Cq0eV5KrNRlmIRf_W107Bjw51Sl9VKj9mfEEuJkLx4a1FDv2VDnkXitYngPEcDhiPprgSSQxcAjY/s640/DSC09293.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">This month <a href="http://spicingyourlife.blogspot.com/2011/07/punjabi-mango-pickle-indian-cooking.html">Srivalli</a> sent us the recipe of Punjabi Mango Pickle from <a href="http://foodiezone.blogspot.com/">Simran's Blog</a> for <a href="http://spicingyourlife.blogspot.com/2011/07/punjabi-mango-pickle-indian-cooking.html">ICC</a>. It was really exciting for me because I don't make pickle so much. I always thought it is a process to make pickle and I assumed that I might not be so good like our grand moms or mom. But as soon as I saw this recipe, I was so excited to try it as soon as I could. It was very different. I am so used to the south Indian type of pickle. This one was a change for us.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><b>Ingredients:</b></span></div><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Raw Mangoes - 5 kgs</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Mustard oil - 250 ml</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Salt - 700 grams</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Methi / Fenugreek seeds - 100 grams </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Kalonji / Nigella seeds - 50 grams </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Saunf / Fennel Seeds - 100 grams</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Turmeric powder - 100 grams </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Whole Peppercorns - 50 grams </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Sugar - 2 tbsp </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">But we got the quantity reduced by Srivalli which is below</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #11593c; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 21px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><br />
</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Raw Mangoes - 1/2 kgs</span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Mustard oil - 50 ml</span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Salt - 70 grams</span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Methi / Fenugreek seeds - 10 grams </span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Kalonji / Nigella seeds - 5 grams </span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Saunf / Fennel Seeds - 10grams</span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Turmeric powder - 10grams </span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Whole Peppercorns - 5grams </span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Sugar - 1/2 tsp</span></div><br />
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</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 21px;">Wash mangoes and cut into small cubes and dry it under sun for 2-3 hours. </span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 21px;">Keep creamic/glass bowl dry and ready.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 21px;">In the bowl, add all the following whole spices - kalonji, fenugreek seeds, pepper, salt, sugar, turmeric and mix well. </span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 21px;">Transfer it to another ceramic jar and keep in the sun for another day. </span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 21px;">Add mustard oil to cover the mangoes. </span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 21px;">The flavors are well brought out if it is left in the jar for about 15 days. </span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large; line-height: 21px;">Shake the jar everyday for 15 days. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large; line-height: 21px;"><br />
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</span></div>Amritha Kalyanihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10328814408673929486noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6484567583189625267.post-50396435252062694692011-07-12T13:35:00.000-07:002011-07-16T12:25:33.686-07:00PENNE IN SPICY PEPPER SAUCE<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinD91wrWDsQOA-IEUUeAReES-UibXPsRFxqHIPvk7x76sDHPVbM6gjdb9x4hU5sVoJbtlwM3HJSVPxZVUFmpuT9aAj0LBZPlKyYpIjMu9bfI4j_OEgCI_PuyZpNWjKnQ4Cd9oQvjCP9Hk/s1600/DSC09285.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinD91wrWDsQOA-IEUUeAReES-UibXPsRFxqHIPvk7x76sDHPVbM6gjdb9x4hU5sVoJbtlwM3HJSVPxZVUFmpuT9aAj0LBZPlKyYpIjMu9bfI4j_OEgCI_PuyZpNWjKnQ4Cd9oQvjCP9Hk/s640/DSC09285.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">I always wanted to send in recipes for the <a href="http://usmasala.blogspot.com/2011/07/bookmarked-recipes-every-tuesday-event_11.html#more">Bookmarked Recipes</a> but somehow I fail in my attempt. The other main thing is, though I do send recipes to the event now and then, I always thought I must try <a href="http://usmasala.blogspot.com/">Aipi's recipes</a> and send it to her event so that it will be added fun and a simple way to make my blog friend feel nice :-) So finally, the day came and beginning of this week I was looking at her blog to see what I could try. I am a pasta fan and so is my husband. But too bored of the regular white and red sauces mixed in it. So this penne in spicy pepper sauce grabbed my attention. Yesterday, I made all arrangement, bought necessary grocery and made this recipe. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">We both really enjoyed our dinner so much. I loved the spicy sauce ( I made it little bit more spicy) with basil flavor... It tasted sooo good.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"> I am really happy that I am posting this recipe for her event and I wish and pray that I should be able to send in entries to all my blogging friends events. Without any delay, I shall now give you the recipe.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">The original recipe is<a href="http://usmasala.blogspot.com/2011/04/penne-in-tandoori-red-pepper-walnut.html"> here</a>. I followed the exact same recipe with smaller proportion for just the two of us.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><b>Ingredients:</b></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Red Bell Pepper - 1 chopped roughly</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Garlic - 2 cloves</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Tandoori Masala - 1 tsp</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Walnuts - Less than 1/4 cup chopped</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Red Chilli flakes - to taste</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Salt - to taste</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Basil - 2 tbsp chopped </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Olive Oil - 2 tbsp</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Veggies - own choice - i used carrots, zucchini and squash - 1/2 cup chopped</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Penne Pasta - 1 cup</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><b>Preparation:</b></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Cook the pasta and set aside. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">In a pan, heat oil and saute red bell pepper and garlic until tender. Blend them in a blender with walnuts, basil, tandoori masala. Grind it to a smooth paste. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">In a pan, heat another tbsp of oil and saute onion and other squash till they become tender. Mix in the ground paste and let it cook for about a minute or two until it blends well with veggies. Add salt according to taste. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Now stir in the pasta and mix well and let it cook for another minute or two till the sauce mixes well. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Serve hot with garlic bread. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEis7LAsoJA9UWGPcsoWc_7-98I_13g8EfD6mR_0rkMgqdXrmZtMq651xyqROTN-QbnNfC7bDcrN3tUcuzstUVdfeQz6iCtP1pUNx1pWaBMZ3iGmOmpT0MQVq2ueOG9GmUlD0V9B9bLYLHw/s1600/DSC09286.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEis7LAsoJA9UWGPcsoWc_7-98I_13g8EfD6mR_0rkMgqdXrmZtMq651xyqROTN-QbnNfC7bDcrN3tUcuzstUVdfeQz6iCtP1pUNx1pWaBMZ3iGmOmpT0MQVq2ueOG9GmUlD0V9B9bLYLHw/s640/DSC09286.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Sending this to <a href="http://usmasala.blogspot.com/">Aipi's Bookmarked Recipes</a> hosted by <a href="http://mharorajasthanrecipes.blogspot.com/p/bookmarked-recipes-every-tuesday-event.html">Priya</a> and to <a href="http://www.kaarasaaram.com/2011/07/herbs-and-flowers-basil_15.html">Revathi's Herbs anf Flowers in my platter - Basil</a> started by <a href="http://seduceyourtastebuds.blogspot.com/p/herbs-flowers-hosting-schedule.html">PJ from Seduce you tastebuds</a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJUu5mR2ysW7pvavEyZfmY6YzMGYy6xYYihQsGhZxS93ajqHChDCtafozZbbEP6vKIOUTtrs4hzfOjLe38y5tH8pyt4yZbobvzJT04HzV201SR9OBcWpPCQkTXwlwFo3BqcA369JsSR0s/s1600/Bookmarked+Recipes+-+Every+Tuesday.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="165" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJUu5mR2ysW7pvavEyZfmY6YzMGYy6xYYihQsGhZxS93ajqHChDCtafozZbbEP6vKIOUTtrs4hzfOjLe38y5tH8pyt4yZbobvzJT04HzV201SR9OBcWpPCQkTXwlwFo3BqcA369JsSR0s/s200/Bookmarked+Recipes+-+Every+Tuesday.png" width="200" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><img height="133" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguVTx-JQLuqn4I6EwK7kxi5LiZcjDQrwP0soGdMk7HDFsVLeQ7eQY83whwuK-HakUT0egqKowvAzvhyphenhyphenLr4eOOwtVcjWD5wZZLYV9kuu1TDJRz7DfSeebYLy7_-5WRYOgeQsBVmckecZWxT/s200/DSC_0039.JPG" width="200" /></div>Amritha Kalyanihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10328814408673929486noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6484567583189625267.post-89187539557973805852011-07-10T10:44:00.000-07:002011-07-10T21:41:04.402-07:00Kala Channa Sundal/ Black Chick Pea Salad<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxbD2V7gDF-qjJ5ZJW6fkw4czuJjJq0Hq8mLvuAM8y5R18mOg0EWNpVTXpmxFRKdOHVWIReZ9_NGOIQQL70uPVbUK6LbdoC2RSYf5MA3eHUz3Vb-bVHHGe-3K8tAKOcvQf1MhVhYAAV4g/s1600/DSC09225.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxbD2V7gDF-qjJ5ZJW6fkw4czuJjJq0Hq8mLvuAM8y5R18mOg0EWNpVTXpmxFRKdOHVWIReZ9_NGOIQQL70uPVbUK6LbdoC2RSYf5MA3eHUz3Vb-bVHHGe-3K8tAKOcvQf1MhVhYAAV4g/s640/DSC09225.JPG" width="640" /></span></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">My husband and I love this type of sundal. I try to make sundal often to balance our proteinn intake. This is really simple and you can just have it as a salad or as side dish to rice. I usually try to sprout it for more fiber but today I dint really have time to let it sprout so I just made this sundal. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Ingredients:</span></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Black Chickpea/ Kala channa - 1 cup soaked overnight</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Oil - 1 tbsp</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Salt - to taste</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Coconut - 1 -2 tbsp grated</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Asafoetida - a pinch</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Mustard - 1 tsp</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Cumin Seeds - 1 tsp</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Preparation:</span></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Cook chickpea ( with some salt )separately and leave it aside. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">In a pan, heat oil and add mustard. when it splutters, add cumin seeds and asafoetida. Add the cooked chickpea and saute for about a min. Taste and check if you need more salt. Add accordingly. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxbD2V7gDF-qjJ5ZJW6fkw4czuJjJq0Hq8mLvuAM8y5R18mOg0EWNpVTXpmxFRKdOHVWIReZ9_NGOIQQL70uPVbUK6LbdoC2RSYf5MA3eHUz3Vb-bVHHGe-3K8tAKOcvQf1MhVhYAAV4g/s1600/DSC09225.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxbD2V7gDF-qjJ5ZJW6fkw4czuJjJq0Hq8mLvuAM8y5R18mOg0EWNpVTXpmxFRKdOHVWIReZ9_NGOIQQL70uPVbUK6LbdoC2RSYf5MA3eHUz3Vb-bVHHGe-3K8tAKOcvQf1MhVhYAAV4g/s640/DSC09225.JPG" width="640" /></span></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Mix in the grated coconut and turn off heat. Serve hot. </span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Sending this to <a href="http://sobha-goodfood.blogspot.com/2011/06/event-announcement-cook-it-healthy.html">Shoba's Cook it Healthy</a> and also to <a href="http://tasteofpearlcity.blogspot.com/2011/07/any-one-can-cook-series-25.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+TasteOfPearlCity+%28Taste+of+Pearl+City%29">Taste of Pearl City's Anyone can cook series</a></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9VkrfCDP9_LZKe0M-IdYmTipAIwLGRgSU9Q9gFvpedH7N2V-LE_nRm8aFmTd7G8QhTtHKwZhEO1VoLFOVU1znlaKc-t7_qRJuAYcvBMr0OgqH9oZSLTTn_kGNjak1bECez6JzWAkXT4w/s1600/anyonecancook.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9VkrfCDP9_LZKe0M-IdYmTipAIwLGRgSU9Q9gFvpedH7N2V-LE_nRm8aFmTd7G8QhTtHKwZhEO1VoLFOVU1znlaKc-t7_qRJuAYcvBMr0OgqH9oZSLTTn_kGNjak1bECez6JzWAkXT4w/s200/anyonecancook.jpg" width="150" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdkiMYBwkScf5ZboHeIesouImN2Px8Tbfwt0_9yeUAkILJUKtRLlVwQjwjE5UV6J7h5cN0mFYJGUZhahGTWScRQqNFGG9A37hatuwX60RfcT8gKnw8xGYpxHH74eq8Q_41yfrHR13quKQ/s1600/Eventlogo.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdkiMYBwkScf5ZboHeIesouImN2Px8Tbfwt0_9yeUAkILJUKtRLlVwQjwjE5UV6J7h5cN0mFYJGUZhahGTWScRQqNFGG9A37hatuwX60RfcT8gKnw8xGYpxHH74eq8Q_41yfrHR13quKQ/s200/Eventlogo.jpg" width="174" /></a></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdkiMYBwkScf5ZboHeIesouImN2Px8Tbfwt0_9yeUAkILJUKtRLlVwQjwjE5UV6J7h5cN0mFYJGUZhahGTWScRQqNFGG9A37hatuwX60RfcT8gKnw8xGYpxHH74eq8Q_41yfrHR13quKQ/s1600/Eventlogo.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"></span></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><br />
</span></div></div>Amritha Kalyanihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10328814408673929486noreply@blogger.com23tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6484567583189625267.post-49710397738281739792011-07-07T18:52:00.000-07:002011-07-07T19:44:19.779-07:00Radish Leaves Paruppu Usili<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoTKMRg-_J6aYzp0-vd9v5ng90SXg0SvBv9SHXqXU-5fpQKyHlbt_0pD-1N8fkFWai3AzFBXWxj8QqKND8WeIMSECCkmeH7cDHOgi7AWLNoFD4OxN2sfFIVJCC3eIwpW-r7ouVlzXQaro/s1600/DSC09229.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoTKMRg-_J6aYzp0-vd9v5ng90SXg0SvBv9SHXqXU-5fpQKyHlbt_0pD-1N8fkFWai3AzFBXWxj8QqKND8WeIMSECCkmeH7cDHOgi7AWLNoFD4OxN2sfFIVJCC3eIwpW-r7ouVlzXQaro/s640/DSC09229.JPG" width="640" /></span></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">We all are so used to the regular veggies for our paruppu usili. This is a different one. I was talking to my mom about these fresh leaves from my garden. She then said that even the leaves of radish are edible which I never knew. Later she gave me an idea of making paruppu usili with these leaves rather than the usual keerai sambar. So I tried this today and it came out really well. I just had handful of leaves so I got just the cup above full of paruppu usili. What ever said and done, it is always special when it is grown in your own garden. We really relished this for our lunch. It was so great to eat our home grown veggies. I used these radishes for my salad along with some cherry tomatoes ( home grown ). </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><br />
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Nutritional Benefits:</span></b><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Channa dal and toor dal are rich in protein. </span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Radish leaves are said to be rich in Vit C content, calcium and protein. </span><br />
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</span></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Radish Leaves - Handful (basically its leaves of a bunch of small red radishes)</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Channa dhal - 2 tbsp (Soaked for about 4 hrs)</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Toor Dhal - 2 tbsp (Soaked for about 4 hrs)</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Red Chilii - 2</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Oil - 1 tbsp</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Asafoetida - a pinch</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Salt - to taste</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Mustard - 1 tsp</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Urad dhal - 1 tsp</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Turmeric - a pinch</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><br />
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</span></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Grind soaked toor dhal along with channa dhal, red chili, asafoetida, turmeric, salt into a paste. Add just sufficient water to make it to a paste. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisiCxTCbxe7Y6n5mR6DXe0TK56Hrz8tuoOe1PrAfalkY4XBvrl47Erpi6CkEkkyszOEAiRqcjWZBGOJbPjobwdH0VBBUWxq2vbt-2w5fpKvvhLdOcs6CetGJDoOALUiHWtwEedFBkKfV4/s1600/DSC09219.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisiCxTCbxe7Y6n5mR6DXe0TK56Hrz8tuoOe1PrAfalkY4XBvrl47Erpi6CkEkkyszOEAiRqcjWZBGOJbPjobwdH0VBBUWxq2vbt-2w5fpKvvhLdOcs6CetGJDoOALUiHWtwEedFBkKfV4/s640/DSC09219.JPG" width="640" /></span></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Heat a pan and add oil. When hot enough add mustard seeds. When splutters, add urad dhal and asafoetida. When it turns golden brown, add the groung paste and let it cook. Sprinke water when necessary to let it cook. Cover it with lid for about couple of mins till it cooks well. </span><br />
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</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Add the chopped radish leaves and start to saute the mixture untill the dhal mixture becomes crumbly and does not stick to the pan. By then these leaves will also be cooked. Add salt if necessary. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNMnc5toVL0IXAeuxDl5qgWTS2sfBq5k-2E6VIAFg9yk96e42ok3NTa1Kj4sniEw8xIAY328qTVf9Xrwm3jm_mapjuspD-gaj048Gik26f3bWZRim7YO5pYZ0MalhZh8a15ZcLrrilB1U/s1600/DSC09228.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNMnc5toVL0IXAeuxDl5qgWTS2sfBq5k-2E6VIAFg9yk96e42ok3NTa1Kj4sniEw8xIAY328qTVf9Xrwm3jm_mapjuspD-gaj048Gik26f3bWZRim7YO5pYZ0MalhZh8a15ZcLrrilB1U/s640/DSC09228.JPG" width="640" /></span></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">The dish is ready. Serve it with sambar rice or just mix with hot rice and relish. </span><br />
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</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Sending this to <a href="http://sobha-goodfood.blogspot.com/2011/06/event-announcement-cook-it-healthy.html">Shoba's Cook it Healthy - Proteinicious</a></span><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;"></div></div></div>Amritha Kalyanihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10328814408673929486noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6484567583189625267.post-13727008562632519882011-07-06T12:55:00.000-07:002011-07-10T12:18:02.595-07:00Simple Salad With Home Grown Veggies<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">We were so excited to see our crops grow. The best part is when you see them give the vegetable. Believe me! Its such a great experience and feeling of accomplishment when you get fruits from your garden. We were so thrilled to see our harvest today. Let me take you through it. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><br />
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</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">ALL THESE COMBINED FORMED THIS</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><br />
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</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Can we call it a perfect HOME MADE SALAD????? I squeezed some lime juice and salt and pepper. We wanted to relish every bit of the vegetable so we ate it raw. I din't want to disguise it in any form or curry or gravy just to bring out the fresh taste of the veggies. It tasted so good. We were fully satisfied with all our efforts in growing these. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">I made another dish with radish leaves. Will be posting it soon. Till then you all take care!</span><br />
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</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">My husband was working from home and as you know we feel hungry when we stay at home. So he wanted to eat pakodas. I am used to making pakodas according to my recipe book. This time I wanted to try something different. So as I was browsing internet, I found <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7dYrOVsBMkw">Vah Chef's pakodas</a>. I tried the exact same way and it came out really tasty. I always felt my pakodas were not that spicy but this one was so good. My husband doesn't eat spicy food so much but he loved this dish. Since I took the exact same recipe, I am just copying the link <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7dYrOVsBMkw">here </a>. The only thing is I dint have curry leaves and cilantro according to the video. So my recipe excludes those ingredients. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><br />
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</div></div>Amritha Kalyanihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10328814408673929486noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6484567583189625267.post-56526939236503728472011-06-30T14:44:00.000-07:002011-07-06T15:43:38.887-07:00Jackfruit Seeds Masala<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgpkiASPTV2DcSlRFGquXvBb7jnX8Q8PPx8izK8NCWFzCE41zv1bZ38OgE3HI_tB3WtZrbt17es2Pz1Drb7d5JDO0rOQ5lJcCJbBbe6dc5Z0QTMIiYtQvBwkEjNZ9BCduKbyq0S197dG4/s1600/DSC09214.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgpkiASPTV2DcSlRFGquXvBb7jnX8Q8PPx8izK8NCWFzCE41zv1bZ38OgE3HI_tB3WtZrbt17es2Pz1Drb7d5JDO0rOQ5lJcCJbBbe6dc5Z0QTMIiYtQvBwkEjNZ9BCduKbyq0S197dG4/s640/DSC09214.JPG" width="640" /></span></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">My mom used to make it back in India and we loved this dish. I have actually been eating jack fruits here but haven't really tried to make this dish at home with the seeds. I bought jack fruit from a local store in San Diego and I collected the seeds from the fruit. This time I wanted to make this dish with the seeds. I asked my mom for the recipe and I made this dish. It turned out very good. My husband also liked it. It is a mix of spicy and tangy taste. So you can never dislike this dish. I just have very few seeds. I had bought already cut jack fruit and so I had about 15 seeds only. So i managed to make this dish with these seeds. They were also really small seeds. So we were actually fighting for the dish. Had I known that this would happen I would have bought more . It happens you see :-) Next time I am going to buy more of it so that I can collect more seeds and make sufficient quantity so that we don't fight ;-)</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">These seeds are good source of protien which I just read <a href="http://healthlob.com/2011/04/health-benefits-jackfruit/">here</a></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><br />
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</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Jack fruit Seeds - 15 (I had only 15 :-( )</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Shallot - 1 cut lengthwise</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Tomato sauce - 2 - tbsp</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Salt to taste</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Red chilli powder - 1tsp</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Turmeric - a pinch</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Oil - 1 tbsp</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><br />
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</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Cook the jack fruit seeds separately. I cooked it along with rice in pressure cooker for 3 whistles and it was perfectly cooked. Remove the skin from the seeds and cut it lengthwise into half or 4 pieces depending on the size. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Heat oil in a pan. Add onions. Saute till it caramelizes. Then add turmeric, red chilli powder and the seeds. Saute it till the spices blend well with the seeds. Add salt and mix well. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Fry for about 3-4 mins and add tomato sauce and mix well for another 2 mins. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">When the seeds are well mixed with the spices and sauce, remove and serve with rice or roti. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><br />
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</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Hi Friends! Its been a while since I posted something. I hope you are all doing good. I am becoming lazy these days and that's the only reason I can think of for not taking care of my blog. My laziness has affected my cooking too. I haven't been making anything great at home these days but for regular sambar and some curry. Today, when I took pictures of this coconut rice, I realized that I am so lazy and I better do something about it. My sweet husband's line " Take it easy today. Make something simple", made me take advantage and not really make interesting dishes. My poor husband has been so patient and quite. But I better wake up and do something before his sweet lines changes ..... :-) I have seen this coconut rice in many blogs and have commented saying it reminded me of my school days when my mom used to pack this for lunch. I was not a great fan of it those days but after coming to US, I started to appreciate my mom's efforts to cook three meals everyday if not 4 which includes a great evening snack. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Ingredients:</span></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Grated Coconut - 3/4 cup</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Rice - 1 cup</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Oil - 1 tbsp</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Mustard - 1 tsp</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Urad Dhal - 1 tsp</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Channa Dhal - 1 tsp</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Curry Leaves- 6-8</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Green Chilli - 3 chopped</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Asafoetida - a pinch</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Salt - to taste</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><br />
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</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Cook rice separately and let it cool. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">In a pan, heat oil and when hot, add mustard seeds. When it splutters, add urad and channa dhal. When it turns golden, add asafoetida, curry leaves, green chilli and fry for a min. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Add grated coconut and fry for about 2 mins until coconut separates and turns slightly golden. Do not over fry it as it. You can add salt to this mixture. Turn off heat when you feel the color slightly changes.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><br />
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</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Mix the coconut mixture with rice. Serve with any vegetable dish or just chips. I served with <a href="http://eatvegetarianbehealthy.blogspot.com/2011/04/cauliflower-subzi-sauteed-cauliflower.html">sauteed cauliflower</a>. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">You can also fry cashews in a tbsp of ghee and add it to the rice. It adds taste and richness to the dish. I was in a hurry and I really couldn't add it. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">See you soon!!!</span></div></div>Amritha Kalyanihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10328814408673929486noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6484567583189625267.post-34134090042895358812011-06-14T20:13:00.000-07:002011-07-06T15:44:06.240-07:00Iyengar Bakery Khara Biscuits/ Savory Shortbread Cookie<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXqIw9yr4gLAv1o92lOdMtgsgdR4HK_H-tEjIty792zmUVlB2ovZaBtqgOqbuug_fJcMixyYo87cPM5Kneb6Dflsi797AkuzCaZp-2Eb78FLCYZGo9SG-6qmH_hxrnL2NU1UaeHBGaB9Y/s1600/DSC09159.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXqIw9yr4gLAv1o92lOdMtgsgdR4HK_H-tEjIty792zmUVlB2ovZaBtqgOqbuug_fJcMixyYo87cPM5Kneb6Dflsi797AkuzCaZp-2Eb78FLCYZGo9SG-6qmH_hxrnL2NU1UaeHBGaB9Y/s640/DSC09159.JPG" width="640" /></span></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">This month we are supposed to amke this khara Biscuit for our ICC. As soon as I received this recipe, I was so excited. I love spicy cookie and I haven't tasted this ever. Also the pics looked so tempting and so delicious. Immediately I tried this cookie and it tasted very good. We loved it. Let me get into the ingredients and the preparation without wasting time. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Ingredients:</span></b></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><br />
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<div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large; line-height: 18px;">All Purpose Flour - 2 cups</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large; line-height: 18px;">Butter 1/3 Cup softened</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large; line-height: 18px;">Sugar - 4 Tsp</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large; line-height: 18px;">Salt- 1 tsp</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large; line-height: 18px;">Green chilli - 3 chopped</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large; line-height: 18px;">Cilantro - 3 tbsp chopped</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large; line-height: 18px;">Yogurt - 3 tbsp</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large; line-height: 18px;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large; line-height: 18px;"><b>Preparation:</b></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><br />
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</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large; line-height: 18px;">Pre heat oven to 350 degree Fahrenheit. In a cookie sheet spread aluminium foil and grease it with oil.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large; line-height: 18px;"><br />
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</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large; line-height: 18px;">Mix flour and salt and set aside. Now beat butter and sugar until creamy and then add 2 tbsp yogurt and continue to beat. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large; line-height: 18px;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large; line-height: 18px;">Add the flour mix and bend it to a crumbly dough. Add cilantro and chilli and mix well. Add 1 tbsp of yogurt if you feel the dough is too thick. I added and worked it with my hands. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large; line-height: 18px;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large; line-height: 18px;">Roll the dough into 1/4" thickness and cut into cookie shapes. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large; line-height: 18px;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large; line-height: 18px;">Place them in a cookie sheet and bake it for 20 - 25 mins. Mine took close to 25 mins. Rotate the cookies halfway. When you see them light brown, take it out, let it cool and enjoy. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large; line-height: 18px;"><br />
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</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large; line-height: 18px;">It tasted great even warm. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;"><br />
</span></div></div>Amritha Kalyanihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10328814408673929486noreply@blogger.com18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6484567583189625267.post-18082969659723965552011-06-03T21:03:00.000-07:002011-07-06T15:44:36.805-07:00Rajma Chawal<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKvIXYVvtmQZsW4RwfR5NOK3vw5jfPgC82qWgB7zyDEMkY_PFrLRi_pbtgKAf3pKXKQQ0kDx7nOOToT_hWvAjD9UYfdr65k0ccwNy0SHN3OWvbdI0QB1ejzIwhpx8Fk0EC_2xktwPeefM/s1600/DSC09105.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKvIXYVvtmQZsW4RwfR5NOK3vw5jfPgC82qWgB7zyDEMkY_PFrLRi_pbtgKAf3pKXKQQ0kDx7nOOToT_hWvAjD9UYfdr65k0ccwNy0SHN3OWvbdI0QB1ejzIwhpx8Fk0EC_2xktwPeefM/s640/DSC09105.JPG" width="640" /></span></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">This is another dish that I learnt from my mom. Its really simple dish to make. My mom made this dish often if she dint feel like cooking anything elaborate. But to us it would be a great dish. Even now, she asks me to make this often as it does't take much time yet a very healthy dish. Its filling also. The first time my mom made this dish, we were all so excited. I am from South India and we are used to the southern Indian style food. These dishes used to be a treat for us when mom made it. We enjoyed our meal that day and it became our favorite dish. It was my mom's favorite too ( less work you see ;-) ) </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Ingredients:</span></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Red Kidney beans - 1 cup soaked overnight</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Onion - 1 finely chopped</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Tomato - 2 pureed</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Ginger garlic paste - 3/4 tbsp</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Oil - 2 tbsp</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Cilantro - to garnish</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Salt - to taste</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Rajma Masala - 1 tbsp ( I dint have it so I used little bit of garam masala, channa masala)</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Procedure:</span></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><br />
</span></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Cook the kidney beans and set aside. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">In a pan heat oil and cumin seeds. When it starts to splutter add ginger garlic paste and fry for a min. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Then add onion and fry till it becomes translucent. Add tomato puree, masala powder salt and let it cook in medium heat untill the tomato puree cooks well. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><br />
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</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Add water to get to desired consistency. When the raw smell fades, add cooked kidney beans and let it cook for another ten min so that they get soaked well in the gravy. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Garnish with cilantro and serve hot with Jeera rice, Basmati Rice or just plain white rice. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><br />
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</div></div>Amritha Kalyanihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10328814408673929486noreply@blogger.com18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6484567583189625267.post-23257782197378731552011-06-01T12:53:00.000-07:002011-07-06T15:48:46.358-07:00Veggie Paratha<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-c097WaaVb3DSKE6dxrWEJQiuYoGWURQvv8qqJUc2bnF2WkV5NYRBWVKy94TfIuFQpwsoMv8i5EqU8kOTFlbqYuUMihwPY61pvF4BoTp0N_Ed-mhyqnKtMV1Xllq_WJ1SJWL6eDU-9EA/s1600/DSC09076.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-c097WaaVb3DSKE6dxrWEJQiuYoGWURQvv8qqJUc2bnF2WkV5NYRBWVKy94TfIuFQpwsoMv8i5EqU8kOTFlbqYuUMihwPY61pvF4BoTp0N_Ed-mhyqnKtMV1Xllq_WJ1SJWL6eDU-9EA/s640/DSC09076.JPG" width="640" /></span></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Hi Friends! Its been a while since I wrote something here. Once you are out of touch, its really hard to get back to our regular routine. I would say I was also lazy to get back to my blog after a break. Anyways, getting back to work - veggie paratha! Last night I was wondering what to make for dinner, as usual. I had paneer at home. My husband is not a great fan of paneer but I like it. So i usually add it in disguised forms. Dual benefit right! ;-) Its been a while since I made parathas. So immediately thought of making parathas with some veggies in it. Its simple. You can mix any vegetable according to your requirement. I am sure many of us would have already tried it, but thought will post my version of it ;-) </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Ingredients:</span></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">For filling:</span></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Carrot - 2 Grated</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Radish - 4 ( Small red radish) grated</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Onion - 1 medium chopped fine</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Paneer - 3/4 cup grated</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Garam Masala - 1 tsp</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Salt - to taste</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Oil - 1 tbsp</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">For Chapathi/roti :</span></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Wheat flour - 2 cups</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Salt - to taste </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Warm water - to knead the dough</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Oil - 1 tbsp</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Procedure:</span></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><br />
</span></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">First, knead the flour with salt oil and water into a soft dough and keep aside. Let it rest untill we make the filling. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">In a pan heat oil and add ginger and garlic. Fry till smell fades and then add onion. Fry till translucent. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Add grated veggies and let it cook in medium heat for about 5 min untill it becomes tender. Do not add water as they will cook in the water that radish leaves. Add salt and garam masala</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJh3ImQktz4dHXUSF8bB9BkQktiatAC5cqr3EbCTPIxQLq6atTiYc07nE9nBgNB9Uc36AvxXCb3fn7-XjziSstPcxg_rSjNV2C6DTpOSfMiaWSHCPlOjXCDjl9MjyrG39zR-hEymrLL8s/s1600/DSC09064.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJh3ImQktz4dHXUSF8bB9BkQktiatAC5cqr3EbCTPIxQLq6atTiYc07nE9nBgNB9Uc36AvxXCb3fn7-XjziSstPcxg_rSjNV2C6DTpOSfMiaWSHCPlOjXCDjl9MjyrG39zR-hEymrLL8s/s640/DSC09064.JPG" width="640" /></span></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Add paneer and let it mix well with the veggies. When the filling is cooked keep aside. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Now divide the dough into 9 parts . Also divide the filling into 9 parts. I could make 9 parathas out of 2 cups of flour. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Now take one portion of the dough and make it into a poori with 2 inches diameter. Keep the filling inside and fold it. Leave it in a plate for about 5 mins till you are done with other dough. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Now when you are done filling, take one at a time and roll it gently to make chapathis. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpba5XXwNHqTxBDm1i3MMxLYkNJdaGWxfsEZ4z43F6rtU4ExvFeKIn1xtEqnBtXxndceq2np8MozOTkYmex_k7dtguwkwM7MyAGyKHLqUD-iAOsxfnmesbPHzxQG7NzQsT993Ru6tARak/s1600/DSC09067.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpba5XXwNHqTxBDm1i3MMxLYkNJdaGWxfsEZ4z43F6rtU4ExvFeKIn1xtEqnBtXxndceq2np8MozOTkYmex_k7dtguwkwM7MyAGyKHLqUD-iAOsxfnmesbPHzxQG7NzQsT993Ru6tARak/s640/DSC09067.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEia_IisBLuAK1eRfRto4SFRXtzJFJNnPg7QO61h2ZAUZxidibIxzjUc-u89ENA6z7_6-0iu3Ja7-l8y6_Ecmd5HP3AsK6NO1_QM_waeeA3T5iAF3uZQ9wByBCLgi1aL9dlnDs9b47WxDa8/s1600/DSC09068.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEia_IisBLuAK1eRfRto4SFRXtzJFJNnPg7QO61h2ZAUZxidibIxzjUc-u89ENA6z7_6-0iu3Ja7-l8y6_Ecmd5HP3AsK6NO1_QM_waeeA3T5iAF3uZQ9wByBCLgi1aL9dlnDs9b47WxDa8/s640/DSC09068.JPG" width="640" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Heat a flat pan and place chapathis on it. cook it on one side untill you see small bubbles popping up. Now toss it to the other side and let it cook. Repeat the process untill the chapathi is cooked evenly on both sides. You may also add little oil or ghee to make it softer. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><br />
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</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Serve it with pickle or yogurt. Delicious parathas are ready in minutes. </span></div></div>Amritha Kalyanihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10328814408673929486noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6484567583189625267.post-25206490752692660812011-04-18T18:53:00.000-07:002011-07-06T15:49:16.267-07:00Cauliflower Subzi/ Sauteed Cauliflower<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQHnWEjV5UpJuBxpsb5t4fQu7uArxdUudSjkPB0ZAhtTLz_Lwf7MomwmEZRSzxytrS1A6gibPmSmfC2cmX51LIDa5mzR-70EBjqpXD4WzkPSB-UUSYnZRVDGRX2LatjnqQlMYWpergmyU/s1600/DSC08999.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQHnWEjV5UpJuBxpsb5t4fQu7uArxdUudSjkPB0ZAhtTLz_Lwf7MomwmEZRSzxytrS1A6gibPmSmfC2cmX51LIDa5mzR-70EBjqpXD4WzkPSB-UUSYnZRVDGRX2LatjnqQlMYWpergmyU/s640/DSC08999.JPG" width="640" /></span></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">I learnt this recipe from my husband. One day I was very sick and I couldn't make anything for our dinner. He prepared this cauliflower subzi along with rasam rice and it was tasting very good. My husband is a good cook and he always says that this dish is his specialty ;-). I make this often as its our favorite subzi. Very simple dish but it tastes good for rotis, or even plain rice. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Ingredients:</span></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><br />
</span></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Caluliflower -1 cut into small florets</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Onion - 1 medium size chopped medium size chunks</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Oil - 2 tbsp</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Salt - to taste </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Turmeric powder - 1 tsp</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Red chilli powder - 1 tsp</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Sambar powder - 1 tbsp or according to spice requirement</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Musatard - 1 tsp</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Urad Dhal - 1 tsp</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Cumin Seeds - 1 tsp</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Asafoetida - a pinch</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Preparation:</span></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Heat oil in a pan and add mustard seeds. when it splutters add urad dhal and jeera and asafoetida. When it turns brown add onion and saute well till it caramelizes.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Add cauliflower and saute for a min. Add turmeric, red chilli, sambar powder and mix well. Sprinkle water when ever necessary to cook the cauliflower. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">When it turns tender, add salt and keep frying till the water is well absorbed and the vegetable is well cooked. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">When it gets cooked remove from heat, garnish with fresh cilantro and serve with hot rotis. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Take care and see you soon!</span></div></div>Amritha Kalyanihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10328814408673929486noreply@blogger.com29tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6484567583189625267.post-73485018048934251582011-04-15T13:00:00.000-07:002011-07-06T15:49:51.380-07:00Vattayappam For ICC<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7ZX5v3ukjo7wXNhz2IqqDqJe0zsbTLOkInvPD0rr-8MngEaxjMSn-XzGNyh4tsu-FRV1_P7fCvTVQH6_wpGCfncCoKOAN9cyXmx3njzbjIxk2SQruvHFF9ELftg6KsS4F5qEBagxomgE/s1600/DSC08991.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7ZX5v3ukjo7wXNhz2IqqDqJe0zsbTLOkInvPD0rr-8MngEaxjMSn-XzGNyh4tsu-FRV1_P7fCvTVQH6_wpGCfncCoKOAN9cyXmx3njzbjIxk2SQruvHFF9ELftg6KsS4F5qEBagxomgE/s640/DSC08991.JPG" width="640" /></span></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">This is the first month I am participating in <a href="http://spicingyourlife.blogspot.com/2009/06/announcing-indian-cooking-challenge.html">SriValli's ICC</a>. This month's recipe was <a href="http://kitchenmishmash.blogspot.com/2009/11/vatteppamvattayappam-keralas-queen-of.html">Vattayappam from Shn's Blog. </a> The moment I saw this recipe, I was thinking if I would be able to succeed. But as and when I started the process, it was actually simple. Let me directly take you to the recipe without making you wait any further. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Ingredients:</span></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Raw Rice - 1 cup soaked overnight. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Ground rice paste - 2 tbsp</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Water - 1/3 cup</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Coconut - 3/4 cup grated</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Cooked rice - 2 tbsp</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Sugar - 1/2 cup and 2 tsp for proofing yeast</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Cardomom powder- 1/2 tsp ( I crushed it coarsely)</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Raisens and cashews roasted in ghee - 1 tbsp ( I just had cashews. But you can add raisins too)</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Active dry Yeast - 1/2 tsp</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Process:</span></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">First grind the soaked rice into a coarse paste with minimum water just sufficient to grind it to a paste. Do not add lot of water as there will be more to add at later stages. So just little to enable it to grind it to a coarse paste. Take 2 tbsp of this paste and set aside to make the thari kurukku / porridge. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Now add coconut and grind it. Also, in the meantime proof yeast in 1/3 cup of warm water or even less water just enough to proof yeast and 2 tsp sugar ( My batter was in dosa consistency at the end but it should be like that of idly batter consistency).So make sure you add water only when it is necessary. Let it aside for 15 mins. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Now in a pan heat about 1/3 cup of water and add this 2 tbsp coarse paste and bring it to a boil stirring continuously until it turns out into a porridge. Let it cool. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">When the thari kurrku comes to room temparature, add it to the ground mixture and grind it again to a smooth batter. Finally add yeast and pulse once or twice for it to blend well. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Pour the batter in a steel vessel which is big enough to hold double the quantity of the batter after it ferments. Let it ferment for about 4-6 hrs. If its warm place 4-6 hrs is more than sufficient. If you live in a cold climate,pre heat oven and when it starts to heat up and reaches 101 degree Fahrenheit, turn off and place this batter inside and leave it with just the light on for about 6 hrs.( This is what i did) </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><br />
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</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">When it ferments, you will clearly get the sharp fermented smell. Now add 1/2 cup sugar, mix well and let it ferment for another 1/12 to 2 hours. Mix the roasted nuts and raisins in the batter and it is ready to be steamed.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">I steamed the batter using a round steel vessel greased with ghee in my pressure cooker. I filled the pressure cooker with 1- 2 inches water and placed this vessel filled with batter inside the pressure cooker. I let it cook for about 10 mins till it is cooked well. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Place a tooth pick inside the cake to see if it is cooked well. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Serve warm !!! </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><br />
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</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">This being mango season, I wanted to make use of this opportunity and relish as much mangoes in all possible forms as possible. I bought raw mango from the Indian grocery store and was actually thinking of making some pickle with it. But I ended up making this rice. It came out really good. It had nice flavor and great taste. How I landed up with this recipe????? 2 weeks back, we had gone for dinner to our friend's house and there I tasted this rice. We really liked it and immediately what do you think a bloggers' mind would do???? ;-) Yes, made a note of the recipe and tried it out and posting it now. It is very simple and has little ingredients but tastes very good. Its a nice dish for potlucks rather than regular pulao and biryani varieties. Especially if you do not like too many spices added to the dish, this is very good. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Ingredients:</span></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Raw Mano - 1 peeled and grated</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Basmati Rice - 1 cup</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Yellow Onion - 1 medium</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Oil -1 tbsp</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Mustard - 1 tsp</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Urad dhal - 1 tsp</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Curry Leaves - 6 to 10</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Turmeric - a pinch</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Red Chilli Powder - 1/2 tbsp or to taste.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Salt - to taste</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Asafoetida - a pinch</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Preparation:</span></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Soak basmati rice for about 10 mins and cook in 2 cups of water and keep aside. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">In a pan, Heat oil, add mustard seeds. When it splutters, add urad dhal, curry leaves, asafoetida. When It turns golden brown, add onions and saute very well till it caramelizes. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Now add grated mango and keep frying till it becomes tender. Sprinkle water to help the mango cook faster. Add turmeric and red chilli powder and keep frying till all water is absorbed. Add salt and mix well. Remove from heat and keep aside. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><br />
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</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">When the heat reduces, add cooked rice to it and mix well. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Serve warm with chips or raitha. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><br />
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</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">See you soon!!!</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div></div>Amritha Kalyanihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10328814408673929486noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6484567583189625267.post-67421517910507460912011-04-06T18:23:00.000-07:002011-07-06T15:50:54.499-07:00Curd Rice/ Yogurt Rice<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUbfaqmE6i80zd4l77y2Oa-txiRQ4F9cFmwbMyfIrpHbfJJGHLiZjqccWgsuKElwcf7eNbG6M56dWH6VEsDw2yP8NH7-4Hoql_PuqNJHL93N9CSX2VTCLz9boO3rnVvYjFofWpaQM6z8A/s1600/DSC08825.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUbfaqmE6i80zd4l77y2Oa-txiRQ4F9cFmwbMyfIrpHbfJJGHLiZjqccWgsuKElwcf7eNbG6M56dWH6VEsDw2yP8NH7-4Hoql_PuqNJHL93N9CSX2VTCLz9boO3rnVvYjFofWpaQM6z8A/s640/DSC08825.JPG" width="640" /></span></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Curd rice is my all time favorite. If I dont get anything to eat but just have rice and some yogurt I will be more than happy to eat. Just plain curd rice might is bland and boring sometimes if we don't have the right side dish. But adding some extra ingredients to the plain curd rice makes it delicious and so filling. I am sure most of you would be aware of the steps and methods. I made this today and thought would share my dish with you all :-)</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Ingredients:</span></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><b>Note</b>: My cup is electric rice cooker's cup measure</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Rice - 1 cup </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Yogurt - 1/2 cup</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Milk - 1 cup</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Oil - 1 tsp for seasoning</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Pomegranate - 1/2 cup (Got this idea from my co sister )</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Mustard - 1 tsp</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Urad dhal - 1 tsp</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Curry leaves - 4-5 </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Cilantro - 2 tbsp finely chopped</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Ginger - 1 tbsp finely chopped</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Green Chili - 1 chopped (optional. I dint add green chili in this recipe)</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Asafoetida - a pinch</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Preparation:</span></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Cook 1 cup rice in 3.5 cups water. When cooked allow it to cool. When it comes to room temp, mash rice with a spatula. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Add milk and mix well so that no lumps are left. Mix yogurt, salt, ginger, cilantro.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">In a pan heat oil and add mustard. When splutters add urad dhal. When it turns golden brown, add chili, curry leaves, asafoetida. Remove from heat and add it to the rice and mix well. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Just before serving, add pomegranate pearls to rice. Wash the pomegranate pearls gently so that the color does not mix with rice. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Serve it with any pickle. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><br />
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</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">See you soon with more.. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Tips: </span></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">For yogurt rice, the rice must be mashed well. That adds to the taste of the rice. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">We like the yogurt rice little dilute. If you like it thick you can reduce the quantity of milk or curd. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Mix rice with milk first. Only then the rice will stay loose. Mix yogurt later. If you mix yogurt first, the rice will remain sticky, thick and will consume more milk to loosen up. </span></div></div>Amritha Kalyanihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10328814408673929486noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6484567583189625267.post-39405531715929844702011-04-05T14:02:00.000-07:002011-07-06T15:51:30.537-07:00Mango Shake<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmfU5iaksKEKDQM7B1Z-dQ6k1KD_xBMFmYu8gALrGGuFQj4_Fmiblq3hEg9PNRalRZc5KI7-aHOHAx1Q6fo8RiL_PiTx3VwLE7Yy5SY28jQCH6z7R369gY9luUorM18NiQuzWM9xFuTPM/s1600/DSC08915.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmfU5iaksKEKDQM7B1Z-dQ6k1KD_xBMFmYu8gALrGGuFQj4_Fmiblq3hEg9PNRalRZc5KI7-aHOHAx1Q6fo8RiL_PiTx3VwLE7Yy5SY28jQCH6z7R369gY9luUorM18NiQuzWM9xFuTPM/s640/DSC08915.JPG" width="640" /></span></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Its summer almost everywhere. Time for more juices and shakes. So thought of starting with mangoes. We bought these yummy tasting mangoes from Artesia on Saturday. I have not tasted such sweet mangoes in US ever. This is the first time I happened to taste such sweet fruit. I made this milkshake today. So tasty and filling. Very simple milkshake which I am sure all of you would have made. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Ingredients:</span></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Ripe Mango - 1</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Milk - 1 and 1/2 cup</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Sugar 3 tbsp</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">You can substitute honey instead of sugar if you like. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Preparation:</span></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><br />
</span></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Peel the skin and cut mangoes into pieces.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><br />
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</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Blend with milk and sugar in a blender. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Serve cold. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Sending this to <a href="http://www.cookingwithsiri.com/p/healing-foods-event-page.html">Siri's Healing Foods - Mango event</a> hosted by <a href="http://www.kaarasaaram.com/2011/03/healing-foods-event-announcement.html">Kaarasaaram</a> </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><img height="149" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiX12Po_IGxVxbfniJCfIQ3c-cfKTf96IQuSzzqUlT63wBtKThWBavsW8lwq2720NqrpXmv81_pEeggODeOLxRhjiB3KUrerlxYLgs-N5RBeWatYtAAsD0-CZkYFk5FrEO7sQhjMrADxDTr/s200/IMG_02700005.JPG" width="200" /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><br />
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</div></div>Amritha Kalyanihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10328814408673929486noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6484567583189625267.post-63446303071170825392011-04-04T13:08:00.000-07:002011-07-06T15:52:10.400-07:00Corn Soup and Celebrating my 100th post!!!!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">I am extremely happy to announce that this will be my 100th post. Finally I made it. I always thought if I would be able to post 100 recipes in my blog. And today, it has come true. This will be my 100th post. :-) Hope to keep posting more interesting recipes. :-) With that happy note, let me go to my post for today...</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><br />
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</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">It was Sunday evening, my husband was taking a nap and I was browsing through my blog to see what new recipe came up. That time I got this update from <a href="http://kahakaikitchen.blogspot.com/2011/04/asian-corn-soup-light-healthy-and.html">Deb</a> who hosts the event called <a href="http://kahakaikitchen.blogspot.com/2011/04/asian-corn-soup-light-healthy-and.html">Souper Sundays</a>. I got this week's update and the first soup that I saw was this Asian Corn Soup. It was prepared by Deb for her event and I was so thrilled to see that it was all vegetarian. I was just then hunting for some soup recipes and when I found I had 99% of the ingredients at home, I tried it at once. It came out really well. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">The original recipe is <a href="http://kahakaikitchen.blogspot.com/2011/04/asian-corn-soup-light-healthy-and.html">here </a>. I adjusted the measurement according to my requirement. The original recipe's yield was 6 servings. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Ingredients:</span></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Corn kernals - 2 cups (I had frozen corn. Original had fresh corn with cobs)</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Yellow Onion - 1 small finely chopped</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Ginger - about 1 tbsp chopped </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Garlic - 1 pod crushed</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Salt - to taste</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Lime Juice - 1 tbsp</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Jalapenos - 1 </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Lime slices and Jalapenos slices - to Garnish</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Vegetable Broth - 1 cup</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Water - 2 cups</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Lemon Grass - 2 coarsely chopped</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Cilantro - about 12 sprigs</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Oil - 1 tbsp</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Preparation:</span></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Heat oil in a pan and add onions. Saute till it becomes translucent. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Add water, vegetable broth, lemon grass, cilantro, ginger, jalapenos, garlic and bring it to boil. Let it simmer for about 30 mins. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Strain the broth and discard the solid particles. </span><br />
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</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWeg7R7UJtyh0Z6xY-z2rwZuT4uwGRB8B_Qw-BaDW0bq-dnsYaUDKwsCZRIQhVZHrW58a5Mk3C_2Ku3G3KzRgAAATgPkzfCII-kUMktXGTWblTUY2WTMcqbXNTgZEaykjdnjNWu6gduVM/s1600/DSC08894.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Now add corn kernels, lime juice, salt and mix well. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Again bring all these into the pan and bring it a boil for another 5 mins. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">I like the way she garnished it so I followed the exact same ingredients to garnish :-)</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Really light yet healthy soup is ready. </span><br />
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</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Sending this to <a href="http://usmasala.blogspot.com/">US Masala's Bookmarked recipes </a>hosted by<a href="http://mharorajasthanrecipes.blogspot.com/p/bookmarked-recipes-every-tuesday-event.html"> Priya</a> and to <a href="http://kahakaikitchen.blogspot.com/2009/01/souper-sundays-details-and-guidelines.html">Deb's Souper Sunday's </a> and to <a href="http://frugalcrunchychristy.blogspot.com/2011/04/hearth-and-soul-blog-hop-vol-42.html">Hearth and Soul Hop</a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkkcxsddCiWW71mOqg4osQfyJTlLBYfbpXTkN-MYDRLw1_201p4Xgww6x06RhBg_SOlgKobDF7pc2szCxh_FWwahyphenhyphenhhKc3-Z0ei93ed_vEKGMRQdI-3G7eNijm0DBMt0pryZV1z1vrvmI/s1600/Bookmarked+Recipes+-+Every+Tuesday.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: justify;"></a><br />
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</span></div></div>Amritha Kalyanihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10328814408673929486noreply@blogger.com20tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6484567583189625267.post-66281675573474559172011-04-02T11:20:00.000-07:002011-04-02T11:21:47.107-07:00CONGRATULATIONS TEAM INDIA!!!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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</b></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><b>INDIA PLAYED AGAINST SRI LANKA THIS AFTERNOON (IST) AND THEY WON BY 6 WICKETS!!!!!</b></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><b><br />
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</div></div>Amritha Kalyanihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10328814408673929486noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6484567583189625267.post-24036484707252055722011-04-01T21:13:00.000-07:002011-07-06T15:52:46.289-07:00Fried Cauliflower with Italian touch<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgT_5ntWH_bUjHV0fxoCu2uh4TRMKZPu910x5vgecXTKnqSZD4o-AgAFSQwn3UGAY0Imbxkgqrk9_ypiKzmeu8pce8FFeItWxerg7f-VINE9SVz8VI4qqTOJHXQo93rEaUR7RPQAB33K5w/s1600/DSC08818.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgT_5ntWH_bUjHV0fxoCu2uh4TRMKZPu910x5vgecXTKnqSZD4o-AgAFSQwn3UGAY0Imbxkgqrk9_ypiKzmeu8pce8FFeItWxerg7f-VINE9SVz8VI4qqTOJHXQo93rEaUR7RPQAB33K5w/s640/DSC08818.JPG" width="640" /></span></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">I have tried cauliflower fry before. This one is my new recipe with cauliflower. I bought fresh cauliflowers from the market on Saturday. Its been a while since I made cauliflower fry. So thought why not make it this time but in a different way. It tasted very good. I made <a href="http://eatvegetarianbehealthy.blogspot.com/2011/03/cilantro-mint-pilaf.html">cilantro mint rice</a> the other day and this worked out as a great side dish to our lunch. Its very simple and dint require any major preparation. With ready made ingredients a nice snack/ appetizer/ side dish is ready . </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><br />
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</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Cauliflower - 1 small broken into florets</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Bread crumbs (Italian Style - it includes necessary spices) - 1/2 cup </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Oil for deep frying</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">All purpose flour - 2 tbsp</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><br />
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</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Mix all purpose flour in about 6 tbsp water and make it into thin paste. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Take the florets, dip it in the flour paste and then dip it in bread crumbs. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><br />
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</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Deep fry them until they turn brown. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Serve it with hot sauce.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><br />
</span></div></div>Amritha Kalyanihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10328814408673929486noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6484567583189625267.post-83413962898923931492011-03-30T20:45:00.000-07:002011-07-06T15:53:26.567-07:00Reposting Eggplant Curry - Baingan Bartha<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><br />
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</span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Eggplant is not my kinda veggie. Somehow from my childhood I have an avertion to eggplants. But one day when we went on a vacation to Jaipur, I had a chance to relish yummy makkan rotis and delicious baingan bhartha in the roadside dhaba. This was my first eggplant attack and it has remained my favorite dish ever. I just found out from my cousin that this is my aunt U's favorite too!! So i want to dedicate this to her. Wish I could cook it for her in person. She lives in India and I hope one day i can make this super duper dish for her.</span></div></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><br />
</span></div></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><strong><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Ingredients:</span></strong></div></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><br />
</span></div></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Eggplant - 1</span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Onions - 1 finely chopped</span></div></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Tomato - 2 ( 1 chopped and 1 for grinding)</span></div></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Ginger garlic paste - 1 tsp</span></div></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Turmeric - a pinch</span></div></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Garam masala / baingan bartha masala - 3 tbsp</span></div></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Green chilli - 1 ( if need be)</span></div></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Salt - to taste</span></div></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><br />
</span></div></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><strong><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">For seasoning:</span></strong></div></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><br />
</span></div></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Oil - 2 tbsp</span></div></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Cumin seeds - 1 tsp</span></div></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><br />
</span></div></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><strong><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">To Garnish:</span></strong></div></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Corriander leaves</span></div></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><br />
</span></div></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><br />
</span></div></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Earlier i used to cook the eggplant by tossing it on top of the stove untill it gets cooked well and you get smoky smell. But this time i tried keeping the eggplant in the oven for 30 -45 mins preheated to 380 degrees. It came out so well. I could peel the skin so easliy and the best part is no mess and no struggle to clean. </span></div></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><br />
</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: justify;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgV3xSw1gkNMan0H7pTgP2wvMKuWRdJpXOxP7jP3tP0gkEorjqmFD4SFvVGxVfmwXifVlfNssw0H4hwGKWGlS0sahsHHaNLswL4X5HLw95x8w5Mz6rRoEwi7OBaS5N9EvodcazRCHxLZyM/s1600/DSC07330.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><img border="0" bx="true" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgV3xSw1gkNMan0H7pTgP2wvMKuWRdJpXOxP7jP3tP0gkEorjqmFD4SFvVGxVfmwXifVlfNssw0H4hwGKWGlS0sahsHHaNLswL4X5HLw95x8w5Mz6rRoEwi7OBaS5N9EvodcazRCHxLZyM/s640/DSC07330.JPG" width="640" /></span></a></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><strong><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Procedure:</span></strong></div></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">First cook the eggplant in oven pre heated to 380 degrees for about 30 -45 mins. Keeping looking in between to avoid burning. Keep aside when cooked.</span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Grind tomato, ginger garlic paste, chilli, garam masala powder, turmeric powder into a nice puree. This will give the gravy a thick and a nice flavor. </span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Now in a pan heat oil and add cumin seeds. First add onions and fry till it becomes transparent. Then add chopped tomato and keep frying for 3 mins untill tomato is almost cooked. Now add the tomato puree, salt and let it boil for some time till the oil sperates from mixture and the raw smell fades.</span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Add water if necessary. Thats it! Its amost over. Now mash the eggplant and add it to the gravy and let it cook for about 5 mins till everything blends well.</span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><br />
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</span></div></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Garnish with corriander. Add extra butter on top for more taste. Now this has become my husband's favorite too!!! You can eat this with roti or bread or even have it with rice. </span></div></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><br />
</span></div></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Sending this to <a href="http://womensera2008.blogspot.com/2011/03/event-announcement-c-for-colourful.html">Charitha's C for Colorful curries event </a></span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><img height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdH_d68yn_4cUrFr1cHsx_b3K_rJHIiT6MRLE8YYuk3W1-Ar-6zutzmZZO408I_XGr1g6_dpNZ5731xKgYlD0rJ3ZIqaw0qwN-kK7hcq6IYbNa7dFRFsNujYHPgw1pI1nBULRy5tjoYAg/s200/c+for+currys.jpg" style="cursor: move;" width="200" /></span></div></div></div>Amritha Kalyanihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10328814408673929486noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6484567583189625267.post-56404701085689362662011-03-29T16:40:00.000-07:002011-07-06T15:53:59.389-07:00Cilantro Mint Pilaf<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2Vh8R6R1C86NQrXlB3SVmlCFIioJngFRkNSBxYm-81wC_Q2z2br8iSYMxVDHm02NDE_TY6ZalFlbsqKsdr7fV-ax7cYiZGECFnbOwmAprkeww45Y0ZegpYB6CcKCVlG8FboSLrh5dnZE/s1600/DSC08821.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2Vh8R6R1C86NQrXlB3SVmlCFIioJngFRkNSBxYm-81wC_Q2z2br8iSYMxVDHm02NDE_TY6ZalFlbsqKsdr7fV-ax7cYiZGECFnbOwmAprkeww45Y0ZegpYB6CcKCVlG8FboSLrh5dnZE/s640/DSC08821.JPG" width="640" /></span></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">I was talking to my mom last night about cooking tips. My mom writes small tips for the South Indian Magazines. So I give her some useful tips and she tells me about what she reads from the magazines. My paternal grandmom told my mom about this rice and my mom wrote about this write for her magazine. She told me about this rice and it sounded really flavorful and delicious. I do not like mint so much. But after tasting this rice, I really started to develop a taste for mint. My grandmom doesn't eat garlic or onion. So my mom excluded those but I included them. :-) Colorful and flavorful meal in just no time. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><b>Ingredients:</b> </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Cilantro - 1 bunch</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Mint - 1 bunch</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Basmati Rice - 1 cup</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Cinammon stick - 1/4 inch</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Cloves - 3</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Garlic pods - 2</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Ginger - 1/4 inch </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">White onion - 1 small</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Oil - 3 tbsp</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Salt - to taste</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><br />
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</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">First grind cilantro, mint, ginger, garlic, cinnamon, cloves, onion to a fine paste. Add very little water just enough for easy grinding. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><br />
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</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Heat oil in a pan. Add ground paste, salt and keep frying till flavorful aroma comes up. When the oil separates from the mixture and the color turns dark green, remove from heat.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Meanwhile cook basmati rice in 2 cups water so that rice is cooked and is separate. Now when the rice is cooked, add this paste and mix well. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Cilantro mint rice is ready!! Serve with raitha or curry. I served it with fried cauliflower. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><br />
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</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Sending this to <a href="http://krithiskitchen.blogspot.com/2011/03/guest-hosting-herbs-and-flowers-in-my.html">Kiran's Herbs and Flowers in my Platter</a> started by <a href="http://seduceyourtastebuds.blogspot.com/">PJ</a> and to <a href="http://mharorajasthanrecipes.blogspot.com/2011/03/bookmarked-recipes-every-tuesday-event_28.html">Priya's Bookmarked recipes</a> started by <a href="http://usmasala.blogspot.com/">US Masala</a></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><br />
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</div></div>Amritha Kalyanihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10328814408673929486noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6484567583189625267.post-61195655313721328172011-03-28T18:15:00.000-07:002011-07-06T15:54:39.745-07:00Creamy Carrot Soup<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5cgNKziTPNVZ1l5cpx2TVL6ID0-_0NgnSL1jBfnb03fgleVAhgoY8SR0O6HofnCgqj8W8O1BrQzknjhhUCFVcs0PyPdTC-xJhThAlWcck-1Kd56Dq29-pL7OutkhA0KMMQzYYh0H-UF8/s1600/DSC08813.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5cgNKziTPNVZ1l5cpx2TVL6ID0-_0NgnSL1jBfnb03fgleVAhgoY8SR0O6HofnCgqj8W8O1BrQzknjhhUCFVcs0PyPdTC-xJhThAlWcck-1Kd56Dq29-pL7OutkhA0KMMQzYYh0H-UF8/s640/DSC08813.JPG" width="640" /></span></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">My husband and I took a pranayam course here in San Diego couple of weeks back. It was for 3 days and of which one day, they provided lunch with us. They had this carrot soup that day which tasted out of the world. We all totally fell in love with the soup. My god! it tasted so good. From then I really wanted to make carrot soup at home and today I made it. It came out very well. I never thought carrot soup would taste so good. Am sure you will all like this too.. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Ingredients: </span></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Carrots - 4 chopped roughly</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Onion- 2 Small chopped roughly</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Green Chilli (optional) - 1 </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Ghee - 2 tbsp</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Bay Leaf - 2 </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Cloves - 3-4</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Fresh Cream - 3 tbsp</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Turmeric powder - a pinch</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Preparation:</span></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">In a pan heat ghee and oil. When hot add cloves and bay leaf. When the cloves start to puff up, take away cloves and bay leaf and throw them away.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">In that oil, add onions and green chilli, turmeric and saute in high heat till onions caramelize. Then add carrots and saute in high heat till carrots become tender. Sprinkle water if necessary for the carrots to cook faster. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><br />
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</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">When carrots are 90% cooked, turn off heat and let the contents cool. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Blend everything in a blender along with some salt and make it a fine paste.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">In the same pan, add this paste and bring it to a boil. Add water according to required consistency. Then add fresh cream , mix well and turn off heat. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><br />
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</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Serve hot with warm bread. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><br />
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</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Sending this to <a href="http://kahakaikitchen.blogspot.com/2009/01/souper-sundays-details-and-guidelines.html">Deb's Souper Sundays</a> and <a href="http://www.girlichef.com/2010/06/extra-extra-read-all-about-it.html">Girliechef's Hearth and Soul</a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJQk3TmnNj3BWtmFwitgX94BW81aQfmY3WgxWc_cxmZVvD3BlTryluEEHygyqgO1ZescrJVTE7Hi2JIhiCteJbO7f0_ufkVC67t_fL1TClz4ZLep8h4daYSdbnUkh8jLs0B8bRuMhmSFM/s1600/newnewfont-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="125" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJQk3TmnNj3BWtmFwitgX94BW81aQfmY3WgxWc_cxmZVvD3BlTryluEEHygyqgO1ZescrJVTE7Hi2JIhiCteJbO7f0_ufkVC67t_fL1TClz4ZLep8h4daYSdbnUkh8jLs0B8bRuMhmSFM/s200/newnewfont-1.jpg" width="200" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoIF7lOt0UN85JqVLH2ygI3kzTjMJrXWs4aVhnfTjCaBz7QVQ-chIOXGSQDxXeoUSCYcTXPCXEo10OpJrH_plesZGj1Y5WP0pf5ZobfMN_h921RvKuhCItTOvbiQskWVhioX0JyE_o-34/s1600/Souper+Sundays2.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoIF7lOt0UN85JqVLH2ygI3kzTjMJrXWs4aVhnfTjCaBz7QVQ-chIOXGSQDxXeoUSCYcTXPCXEo10OpJrH_plesZGj1Y5WP0pf5ZobfMN_h921RvKuhCItTOvbiQskWVhioX0JyE_o-34/s1600/Souper+Sundays2.JPG" /></a></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div></div>Amritha Kalyanihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10328814408673929486noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6484567583189625267.post-70959316341854836402011-03-26T13:29:00.000-07:002011-07-06T15:55:15.055-07:00Kumquat Pickle<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5wf6bE7j-NxfKCaW_-O2ymP4K7kjy2orBfb0irQWUYl4Bbz9R5dz0AWE3qDBBC_xkgwn1rdQIx0S1imO8DeljWSssAJhTcmOJ2jn_5xhDYTPFGc_1RqAsgQ_lyAS6o5FIa2tKkortMmo/s1600/DSC08797.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5wf6bE7j-NxfKCaW_-O2ymP4K7kjy2orBfb0irQWUYl4Bbz9R5dz0AWE3qDBBC_xkgwn1rdQIx0S1imO8DeljWSssAJhTcmOJ2jn_5xhDYTPFGc_1RqAsgQ_lyAS6o5FIa2tKkortMmo/s640/DSC08797.JPG" width="640" /></span></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><br />
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</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Hey friends!!! Wondering about kumquat??? Its really tasty... I tasted this in my husband's cousin's house. She made this pickle and it tasted great. We all fell in love with this pickle instantaneously. It tasted more like lime pickle but with a natural sweet tinge to it. Let me give a small intro to this amazing little fruit.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: x-large;"><br />
</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: x-large;">The Round Kumquat (also <b>Marumi Kumquat</b> or <b>Morgani Kumquat</b>) is an evergreen tree, producing edible golden-yellow colored fruit. The fruit is small and usually round but can be oval shaped. The peel has a sweet flavor but the fruit has a sour center. The fruit can be eaten raw but is mainly used to make marmalade and jelly. It is grown as an ornamental plant and can be used in bonsai. This plant symbolizes good luck in China and other Asian countries, where it is sometimes given as a gift during the Lunar New Year. It's more commonly cultivated than most other kumquats as it is cold tolerant. It can be kept as a houseplant. (Source Wikipedia)</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: x-large;"><br />
</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: x-large;">With simple preparation process that my aunt told me, I made this pickle and it came out really well. Thanks to my aunt and cousin sister.. </span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: x-large;"><br />
</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large; line-height: 19px;">Health Benefits:</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: x-large;"><br />
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</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: x-large;">Improves immune system</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: x-large;">Reduces aging</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: x-large;">Improves lung health</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large; line-height: 19px;">Helps fight againt dry and itchy skin</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large; line-height: 19px;">Strenghtens hair and nails</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large; line-height: 19px;">Improves wound healing</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large; line-height: 19px;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px;">And there are many more benefits . For more benefits check out this link </span><a href="http://genuineaid.com/2010/05/01/komquats-nutrients-and-benefits/">http://genuineaid.com/2010/05/01/komquats-nutrients-and-benefits/</a></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Ingredients:</span></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><br />
</span></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Kumquats - 20 (cut into 4 pices each) </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">salt - to taste</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Red Chilli powder - 1/2 tbsp</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Turmeric powder - 1 tsp</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Oil - 1/4 cup</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Mustard - 1 tsp for seasoning. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Asafoetida -1/2 tsp</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">For dry roast:</span></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><br />
</span></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Mustard - 1 tsp</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Cumin - 1 tsp</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Fenugreek (methi) - 1 tsp</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Red Chilli - 2</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Preparation:</span></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">In about 6 - 8 tbsp (just enough to cook kumquats) water boil the kumquats for about 2 mins. It becomes tender pretty quick. So keep an eye on it. Alternatively, you can add salt to the fruit and keep it aside for about 2 days. The fruit becomes tender in 2-3 days. But if we boil it in water, it becomes tender fast and the pickle will be ready in a day. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Now when the kumquats become tender, remove from heat and let it cool. At room temperature, add salt, turmeric and red chilli powder and mix well with dry spoon and keep it aside for one day. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Next day, dry roast fenugreek, cumin seeds, mustard red chilli until you hear the spluttering sound and grind it to fine powder. Do not burn the mustard seeds. Mix well with the kumquats. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Heat 1/4 cup oil and add a tsp of mustard, asafoetida and when it splutters add it to the mixture. Set aside for another day so that the kumquats soak well in spices and oil. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><br />
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</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">You can serve it immediately or the next day. Pickles always tastes better when it soaks well in spices for atleast 2-3 days. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Serve it with rotis or rice. Tastes really good. You can always add salt and red chilli according to your requirements. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Sending this to <a href="http://snackorama.blogspot.com/2011/02/announcing-pickleacharuragayi-mela.html">Hima's Pickle/Achar/Urgayi Mela event </a></span><br />
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