…re. I just love this traditional & authentic poli with these flavorful sweet spices… It can be enjoyed hot with amti as well as cold with sweet milk. It stays well & can be kept in the fridge for upto 3-4 days. You can even make the puran & keep in the fridge & use it to make during the week. I hope you enjoy this wonderful poli just the way I do… Happy Holi to all my dear visitors! 😀 Ingredients for the Puran: 300 gms. Chana Dal 3…
…ck. They taste wonderful in a sandwich or in buns. A nice way of including vegetables and getting enough vitamins in your regular diet is to utilize leftover raw vegetables lying in your fridge to make these lovely cutlets. Cutlets are also an attractive way of making children and those who are not fond of vegetables to eat them. You will be surprised to see a beeline for those crisp and gorgeous looking golden cutlets. You can pan fry or grill th…
…e & it is time to replenish with fresh stock. So here is a super quick vegetable fried rice recipe which you will love. 😀 Ingredients : 4 cups cooked White Rice (preferably kept in the fridge overnight) 4 fresh Shallots (chopped) 1 cup Cabbage (thinly sliced) ¼ cup Carrots (peeled & finely diced) 1 fresh Capsicum (discard stem, seeds, pith & then finely diced) 4 tbsps. Sesame Oil/Vegetable Oil Seasoning : 2 tsps. Light Soya Sauce ½ tsp…
…h Carrots (peeled & cubed) 3 Potatoes (peeled & cubed) Parboil the vegetables until tender. Do not overcook. Separate the vegetables in a bowl and reserve the stock for the curry. For the Spicy Red Masala/Spice Paste: 8 dry Kashmiri Chillies (retain seeds for extra spiciness) 3 tbsps. dry Coriander Seeds ½ fresh Coconut (scraped or grated) ½ tsp. Turmeric powder 4 Cloves 1 inch Cinnamon Stick 5 Peppercorns 3 Green Cardamom 6 flakes fresh G…
…fruits clean your palate and refreshes your taste buds. I used orange and sweet lime peels to make candied peels. You can select your favorite variety of oranges and sweet limes to make them, Just remember the right weather conditions are the key to make good qualityones. Humidity is not its friend dry weather is! Rich Fruit Cake is loved all over the world and prepared and served especially at weddings and almost all celebratory occasions. Dry f…
…of the lassi. You may use mangoes that you like and are comfortable with. Pulpy mangoes determine the thickness of the lassi but if you prefer low fat & thin lassi then use juicy mangoes and low fat milk and curds. You do not need to add sugar since mangoes are very sweet but if you have an extra sweet tooth then adjust accordingly. It is always better to have the lassi fresh and chilled/cold but the lassi can be refrigerated and enjoyed later…
…th plain steamed rice. Tips & Variations : You may include any single vegetable of your choice or any combination of mixed vegetables to prepare the sambhar. You may boil the mixed vegetables separately & then add to the boiled dal if you prefer firm veggies in your sambhar. (I like to boil along with the dal except drumsticks). Addition of small sambhar shallots & drumsticks adds & enhances the flavor. It is important to add m…
…epends on one’s preference.I enjoy preparing upma and that’s why I take my sweet pace and make it memorable each time in the kitchen. Today’s Vegetable Upma recipe is one of the ways I prepare it. We have always had our own Kadipatta (curry leaf) trees. I always use the fresh leaves whenever and just as much as I need so all my South Indian dishes are laced with a heavenly distinct aroma of curry leaves. Besides, I like to use homemade ghee or use…
…p. Lime Juice 2 sprigs Curry Leaves A pinch of Sugar 1½ tbsps. Coconut Oil/Vegetable Oil 1 tbsp. Ghee Salt to taste Whole Spices : 5 Cloves 1 inch piece Cinnamon Stick 1 Star Anise 4 Green Cardamoms (lightly bruised) 8 Peppercorns Procedure : Parboil carrots, potatoes, peas, French beans & cauliflower with a pinch of sugar till just tender but firm. Strain through a sieve & reserve the stock. Heat a sufficiently deep & wide pan with gh…
…rs” to Kulfi & let the party begin!! 😀 Ingredients for Falooda : 1 cup Corn Flour/ Arrowroot powder 3 cups Water A pinch of Salt A few drops of Yellow/Red Food Color (optional) A bowl full of Chilled Water with Ice Cubes Rose syrup/Kewra Preparation of Falooda : In a deep thick bottomed pan, mix corn flour/arrowroot powder with water, salt & food color. Place on heat & keep stirring till the mixture starts changing to a slightly transl…