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…
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…
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…
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:…
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…
Homemade Ghee
Melt butter It becomes frothy The water evaporates from butter When ghee becomes clear switch off stove Filter and store it in air tight container
Homemade Cottage Cheese(Paneer)
We use paneer for lot of dishes. When you buy it at store it may me quite costly. Preparing paneer at home is very easy. For those who are new to cooking, prepare paneer at home and you are sure to amaze your family members. There…
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…
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-…
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…