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Tapioca Pakoda

Ingredients
Shredded tapioca-2 cups

Chopped onion-1/2

Chopped green chillies-1

Curry leaves-little

Jeera-1tsp

Besan-3tsp

Rice flour-3tsp

Salt to taste

Red chilly powder-1/4tsp

Turmeric powder-1/8tsp

Oil-to deep fry

Method

Mix all above ingredients together.Do not add water.Mix it well & drop it into small pieces in hot oil.Deep fry it till golden brown & crisp.Serve it hot with any chutney/dip.

Coca Cola & Marshmallow Cupcake

Today Sailajakitchen is turning ONE.I am very happy to celebrate it with a very different cupcake.Thanks to each & every one for making it a great success.The credit goes to all who encouraged me.

Part one ingredients:

Coca cola or other cola drink-1 cup

Butter-1/2 cup

Oil-1/2 cup

Cocoa powder-1/4 cup

(I used 1/2 cup because my kids love chocolate taste)

Large marshmallows-22

(I used 44 small ones multi coloured)

Part two ingredients:

Maida-2 cups

sugar-2 cups

Baking soda-1tsp

Vanilla essence-1tsp

Buttermilk-1 cup

Eggs-2

Method:

Pre. heat the oven to 325 deg.Grease the muffin tray.In a sauce pan mix part one ingredients except marshmallows.Bring it to a boil,remove from heat & add the marshmallows.Cover it & leave it to melt completely.Stir well.In a bowl mix part two ingredients together.Mix it well.Add the cooled part one ingredients & mix the batter well.Pour a ladle of the batter into the greased muffin tins & bake it for 10 minutes or till done.Cool completely & serve your soft cupcakes.I loved it with vanilla ice cream.

Courtesy:cupcakerecipes.com with a slight change..............

Bok Choy & Spaghetti Soup

Ingredients

Bok choy puree-1 cup

Stock-2 cups

(I used less sodium,fat free chicken broth)

Water-1 cup

Salt & pepper to taste

Garlic grated-2

Onion powder-1tsp

Roasted jeera powder-1/2 tsp

Cooked whole wheat thin spaghetti-a hand full

Cubed firm tofu-a hand full

Method

Boil the bokchoy puree,water,garlic,onion powder & stock till raw smell goes off.Add the cooked spaghetti & tofu,just give a boil.Switch off the gas.Sprinkle the seasoning & jeera powder on top & serve it hot.

Tangerine & Cucumber Drink

Ingredients

Cucumber-1 small

Tangerine-3 small

(squeeze the juice out)

Salt & Pepper to taste

Honey-1tsp

Method

Blend everything in a blender & serve it cold.

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Avocado & Potato Chapathi

Ingredients
Whole wheat flour-2 cups
Mashed avocado-1

Mashed potato-1

Salt to taste

Red chilly powder-1/2tsp

Turmeric powder-a pinch

Ajwain-1/4tsp

Crushed kastoori methi-2tsp

Oil-to make chapathi

Method

Mix all above ingredients together.Sprinkle water & make a soft dough.Roll it out into circles & cook it both sides on a tawa.Serve it hot with any side dish.

Oats & Tapioca Puttu

Ingredients
Rolled oats-1/2 cup

Shredded tapioca-2 cups

Salt to taste

Jeera-1tsp

Grated coconut-15tsp

(I used dessicated coconut)

Method

In a bowl mix tapioca,salt,jeera & oats.Leave it for 10 minutes.Now put 2tsp of coconut then some tapioca mixture in the puttu maker.Repeat this process till you reach the top.Close the lid & steam it for at least 5 minutes or till steam comes out from the holes on top.Serve it hot with any gravy.

Variation:For fussy kids serve it with some sugar/brown sugar & ghee.

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Got 1st place for making Quinoa Sweet pongal at Arizona Tamil Sangam Pongal Celebration.....

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Parsley Chutney

Ingredients
Parsley-1 bunch

Garlic-2

Tamarind-a small piece

Urad dhal-2tsp

Channa dhal-2tsp

Jeera-1/2 tsp

Black sesame seeds-1tsp

Red chillies-5

Grated coconut-a hand full

Salt to taste

Hing-1/4tsp

Oil-1tsp

Method

Wash & pat dry the parsley.Dry fry it on a pan till all the water is evaporated.Keep it aside.Heat oil in a pan fry all above ingredients till light brown.Switch off the gas & add the parsley,mix it & let it cool.Grind it to a semi coarse paste(adding very little water).Serve it with hot rice.

Salad with Orange Dressing

Dressing

Juice of one small orange

Salt & pepper to taste

Roasted black sesame seeds-1tsp

(slightly crushed)

Balsamic vinegar-1/2tsp

Olive oil-1/2tsp

(Mix all above ingredients together)

Salad

Lettuce,shredded carrots & red cabbage-2 cups

Black olives-6

Raisins-10

Sliced pecan-12

Sliced onion-2tsp

Coriander leaves-little

Method

In a bowl put all ingredients under salad together.Before serving pour the dressing on top & toss it well.Serve immediately.

Thanks Pavithra for your tips......

Tangerine & Cereal Delight

Yesterday my daughter wanted to eat something while watching TV.It was an odd time didn't know what to give her?Opened my fridge found some ingredients.Just arranged it in a bowl & gave it to her.She liked it so much & finished the whole bowl.I am sure any fussy child will love this .Try it.....

Ingredients

Tangerine-1

(cut the segments into half & remove the seeds)

Kellogg's wheat flakes & strawberry cereal- a hand full

Lite cool whip or whipping cream-3tsp

Cherry for decoration

Raisins-1tsp

Cherry pie filling-2tsp

Method

Take a bowl place the tangerine at the bottom.Top it with some cool whip,on top some pie filling.Put some cereal & raisins on top.Decorate with cherry & cool whip.Serve it immediately.

Potato and Capsicum Masala Fry

Ingredients
Boiled & cubed potato-2

Cubed capsicum-2

Chopped tomato-1 big

Lime juice-1tsp

Ingredients ground to a semi coarse powder

Roasted sesame seeds-1 & 1/2 tsp

Roasted coriander seeds-1tsp

Roasted peanuts-2tsp

Grated coconut-3tsp
Hot curry powder-1/2tsp
(or just chilly powder)

Turmeric powder-1/8tsp

Salt to taste

Ginger & Garlic paste-1/2 tsp

Tempering

Oil-2tsp

Mustard-1tsp

Jeera-1/2 tsp

Curry leaves little

Method

Heat oil & temper it.Fry the capsicum till 3/4th cooked.Add the potato & ground masala,sprinkle very little water.Cover & cook it till dry.Garnish it with coriander leaves.Serve it with rice or roti.

Chilled Avocado Soup

Ingredients

Avocado-1

Salt & pepper to taste

Fat free milk-1 cup

Stock or water-1 cup

(I used 100% fat free,33% less sodium chicken broth)

Green chillies-1/2

Garlic-1/2

Lime juice-1tsp

Method

Blend everything in a blender.Season it with salt & pepper & serve it cold.

Double Beans Kurma

Ingredients ground to a smooth paste

Grated coconut-a hand full

Poppy seeds-1tsp

Ginger & Garlic paste-1tsp

Cinnamon-a small piece

Cloves-3

Cardamom-1

Red chilly powder-1tsp

Coriander powder-1/2 tsp

Turmeric powder-1/4tsp

Fennel seeds-1/2tsp

Salt to taste

Other ingredients

Double beans-2 cups

(soaked over night)

Oil-3tsp

Bay leaf-1

Chopped onion-1/2

Chopped tomato-1

Curry leaves-little

Slit green chillies-2

Method

Heat oil in a pressure cooker add bay leaf,onion,tomato,curry leaves & green chillies,fry till light brown.Add the ground masala & fry a bit.Add the beans,pour enough water for the gravy & cook it till done.Garnish it with coriander leaves.Best served with pulao or roti.

Black Forest Cake

Today is my 550th post.Celebrating it with a great joy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Ingredients for the cake
Maida-1/2 cup
Baking powder-1tsp
Unsweetened cocoa powder-1/2 cup
Melted butter-3/4 cup
Eggs-6
Sugar-1 cup
Vanilla essence-1tsp
Salt a pinch
For filling
Cherry pie filling 15 oz-1/2 tin
Cool whip 8 oz-1pck
Vanilla essence-1/2tsp(I didn't use)
Garnish
Fresh or canned cherries,chocolate curls or grated
(I used maraschino cherries)
Syrup
Sugar-1/2 cup
Water-1 cup
Rum/Kirschwasser/Brandy/Whisky-1tbsp
(I used Rum)

(Boil sugar & water together for 2 minutes.Switch off the gas ,cool it & mix in the rum.Keep it aside)
Method

Pre heat oven to 350 deg.Grease a round pan.Sieve maida,salt ,baking powder & cocoa powder & keep it aside.Beat eggs,sugar & essence till fluffy for at least 5 minutes.Add the flour mixture slowly & mix it well.Stir in the melted butter.Now pour it in the greased pan & bake it for 35 minutes or till done.Cool the cake completely before decorating.

Assembling the cake

Cut the cake carefully into half or into three.Prick the cake with a fork.Sprinkle the bottom part with the sugar syrup,spread some pie filling on top.Apply a layer of cool whip on top.Place the second layer on top.Again repeat the process & finish it with the remaining cool whip & decorate it with grated chocolate.Keep it in fridge for at least 30 minutes,cut & serve it cold.

Courtesy:Sangeetha with a slight change........

Oats Pesarattu

Ingredients

Rolled oats-1 cup

Whole green moongh dhal-2 cups

Long brown rice-a hand full

Ginger-a small piece

Green chillies-2

Salt to taste

Jeera-1tsp

Oil-to make dosas

Chopped onions to fill inside

Method

Soak moongh dhal,rice,green chillies & ginger for 6 hrs.Soak oats separately for 30 minutes.Grind everything together to a smooth paste.Mix in salt & jeera.Cook it like dosa on hot tawa.Before removing place a teaspoon of chopped onion,fold & serve it hot with any chutney.

Tangerine Sauce

Ingredients
Tangerine juice-1/3 cup
(around 3 small fruits)
Salt to taste
Lime juice-1/2 tsp
Butter-1tsp
Corn starch -1/4tsp
(diluted in little water)
Method
Take a pan & mix tangerine juice,salt,butter & lime juice.Boil it for a minute.Pour the corn starch liquid & mix it till thick.Switch off the gas.Pour this sauce & sprinkle some pepper on any steamed vegetables,fish or chicken & serve.
Courtesy:RecipeZaar with a slight change....

Microwave Dhokla Recipe / Dhokla Recipe in Microwave

Ingredients for dhokla

Besan/Gram flour-1 cup

Oil-3tsp

(I didn't use)

Salt to taste

Curd-2tbsp

Baking soda-1/2 tsp or ENO - 1/2tsp
( I have used ENO in this recipe, I prefer ENO for best result)

Sugar-1/8tsp

Lime juice-1tsp

Turmeric powder-less than 1/8tsp

Hot water-1/2 cup

Grated ginger & green chillies together-1tsp

Liquid to pour on top

Water-1/4 cup

Salt a pinch

Sugar-1 & 1/2 tsp

Lime juice-1tsp

(mix everything together)

Tempering

Oil-2tsp

Jeera/cumin-1/2 tsp

Mustard-1tsp
Curry leaves few
Chopped green chillies-1/4tsp (optional)

Garnish

Chopped coriander leaves & grated coconut

Method

Grease a glass tray & keep it aside.
Take a bowl mix besan,curd,salt,lime juice,sugar,grated ginger & green chillies.
Pour hot water & whisk it well without any lumps.
Now add the cooking soda mix it well & pour it immediately into the greased tray.
Microwave it for 3 minutes,each microwave is different adjust time accordingly.
Insert a tooth pick if comes out clean then your dhokla is done.
Cut into desired shape & pour the liquid on top while still warm.
Heat oil in a pan & temper it with above ingredients.
Garnish with coriander leaves & coconut.
Serve it with green chutney.