Tuesday, January 19, 2010

Rasam Powder

Rasam Powder:

The strong and rich taste of Rasam, lies in the preparation of Rasam Pwd. The right mix of ingredients, red chilly, pepper, cumin and coriander, gives the rich aroma of Hot Rasam. It results in the irresistible taste and makes one n all to ask for more…

Ingredients:

· Pepper - 100 g

· Cumin seeds - 100 g

· Coraiander seeds - 50 g

· Toor dal - 100 g

· Red chilly - 15

· Curry leaves - a small cup

Method:

  1. Heat a dry pan, add curry leaves, toss it, until it turns crispy.
  2. Take it aside, add toor dal and fry to golden.
  3. Take it aside and add pepper, cumin seeds and red chilly.
  4. Fry it in medium flame with continous stirring.
  5. Once it fragrant, add coriander seeds and fry it.
  6. Simmer the flame, and roast it for few more minutes.
  7. Remove from heat, allow the contents to cool.
  8. Mix all the ingredients, and grind in mixer to coarse pwd.
  9. Allow the Rasam Powder to cool and transfer to a air tight container.
  10. This can be stored and used even for months.

  1. Mmmmm….Hot and spicy Rasam pwd ready to delight your taste buds…!

Friday, January 15, 2010

Ghee Pongal

Pongal



Pongal is one of the tasty menus of South Indian Breakfast. It can be prepared quickly and it’s a healthy food as it gives high energy for the start of the day. Pongal is generally served hot and main side dishes are Sambar, Coconut Chutney and Tomato Chutney.

Ingredients:


  • Raw rice - 1cup

  • Moong dal - ½ cup

  • Oil - 4 tsp

  • Ghee - 3 tsp

  • Pepper - 8 to 10

  • Cumin seeds - 1 tsp

  • Cashew - 6 to 8

  • Asafetida powder a pinch

  • Curry & Coriander leaves

  • Salt to taste

Preparing method:

  1. Mix rice and moongdal and wash it. Soak it for about 10 minutes.

  2. Add 4 cups of water, salt and pressure cook it, until it’s boiled well.

  3. Heat oil and ghee, add pepper, cumin seeds, cashew, asafetida powder, curry leaves and fry them until the cashew turns to golden brown colour.

  4. Add the above to Pongal and mix them well

  5. Garnish with coriander leaves.

  6. Serve hot with Sambar and Chutney.




Thursday, January 14, 2010

Coconut

Coconut Milk Murukku:

This crispy, crunchy, tasty, Coconut milk murukku is a kid’s special recipe. Its appealing colour and soft taste makes kids to ask for more and more, and its healthy too. Preparation of this tasty murukku is very simple as you can see here…

Wednesday, January 13, 2010

Chapati: (Puffed Indian Bread)

Chapati is a type of Roti or Puffed Indian Bread , liked by one n all, irrespective of ages.
This is mainly prepared from Atta or Wheat flour, water, ghee and salt. It tastes great with cooked dal (lentil soup) or with spicy and curry gravies…

Chapati: (Puffed Indian Bread)

Chapati: (Puffed Indian Bread)

Chapati is a type of Roti or Puffed Indian Bread , liked by one n all, irrespective of ages.
This is mainly prepared from Atta or Wheat flour, water, ghee and salt. It tastes great with cooked dal (lentil soup) or with spicy and curry gravies…