• RECIPES - SOUPS - SOUTH INDIAN DELICACIES

    Rasam

      This is the simple form of rasam. There are many varieties which I will be posting in the future.   The Recipe: Ingredients:   Dhal stock-5-6cups Tamarind-1 lemon sized ball Tomato-3nos Red chilly-4nos Pepper and cumin powder-2tsp Curry leaves-6nos Coriander leaves-for garnishing Mustard-1tsp Cumin-1tsp Methi seeds-1/2tsp Hing-1/2tsp Turmeric powder-1/2tsp…

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    Paruppu

    This is a famous south indian dish and is very easy to prepare. This has to be accompanied with rice and rasam. The Recipe: Ingredients: Toor dhal-1cup Turmeric powder-1/4tsp Till oil-!tbs Salt- to taste Onion-1no Green chilly-3nos Curry leaves-7/8nos Coriander leaves-for garnishing Mustard seeds-1tsp Urad dhal-1tsp Hing-1/4tsp Procedure: 1. Pressure…

  • DIWALI SWEETS - SWEETS

    Rava Laddu

    The quantity of ingredients I have used will make 12 laddus.I am sending this to Nithu’s Kitchen For the “CELEBRATE SWEETS – LADDU” event which was started by Nivedita.  The Recipe: Ingredients: Rava-1/2cup Sugar-1/2cup Water-1/4cup Ghee-1/2tbs Coconut-3/4cup Cashew nuts-20gm(broken to small pcs) Cardamom powder-1/4tsp Procedure: 1.Heat ghee, fry cashew. When…

  • GRAVY

    Capsicum Masala

    I have been trying this recipe for nearly 12 years and everyone in my home likes it. I got this when I was studying in college in Mysore. My friend Smitha gave me this recipe and it is a huge success till now. Now to the recipe…….. The Recipe: Ingredients:…

  • SIDE DISHES

    Baked Okra (Lady’s Finger)

    I have used just 2 ingredients In this simple recipe. Hope you enjoy.The recipe: Ingredients: Okra-250gm Idli podi (Urad dhal powder)- as per requirement Till oil-to mix the idli powder Procedure: 1. Wash okras and slit it in the middle. 2. Mix idli podi and till oil. 3. Stuff the…

  • RECIPES

    Diet Rolls

    You will note the change in one week when you eat these rolls for breakfast and dinner. All the best for happy dieting. The Recipe: Ingredients: Carrot-1 Beetroot-1 Radish-1 Salt- to taste Pepper powder-1/4tsp Oil-1/2tsp Procedure: 1. Grate radish, carrot and beetroot separately.  2. Heat oil and add radish and…

  • RICE VARIETIES - SOUTH INDIAN DELICACIES

    Lemon Rice

    Lemon Rice is a simple recipe which can be packed for journeys. The ingredients are readily available in our kitchen and it takes minimum time to prepare.  The Recipe: Ingredients: Rice-300gm Lemon-2nos Mustard seeds-1tsp Urad dhal- 1tsp Curry leaves-5 or 6 Turmeric powder-1/2 tsp Hing-1/4tsp Salt-1/4tsp Red chilly-2or3 Till oil-…

  • SOUTH INDIAN DELICACIES

    Sweet Paniyaram

    This is my daughter’s favorite. She likes it so much that she thinks a lot before giving it to her dad .You can either use ghee or any vegetable oil or you can combine both to get delicious paniyaram. The paniyaram is a special south indian delicacy prepared in a…