Simple Papaya Parfait

Ingredients

Cool whip cream-1/2 cup

Fresh papaya puree-1/2 cup

Chopped walnuts-1tbsp

Honey-1tsp

Any cereal of your choice for decoration

Method

Take a tall glass spoon some papaya puree into the glass,then some chopped nuts,next spoon some fresh cream on top.Repeat till the top of the glass.Sprinkle some nuts & cereal on the top & drizzle some honey & serve it cold

Variations:You can use hung curd instead of cream,some fresh fruits instead of puree.Any dry fruit & nuts.

Nandu (Crab) Kurma

Ingredients ground to a smooth paste
Cinnamon-a small piece
Cloves-2
Cardamom-1
Fennel seeds(somph)-1tsp
Poppy seeds-2tsp
Red chilly powder-1tsp
Coriander powder-1/2tsp
Salt to taste
Turmeric powder-1/2tsp
Whole pepper-12
Tomato-1/2
Green chillies-1
Ginger & Garlic paste-1tsp
Other ingredients
Blue crabs-4
(cleaned & broken into small pieces)
Chopped onion-1/2
Chopped tomato-1/2
Curry & Coriander leaves-little
Oil-6tsp
Coconut milk-1 cup
Method
Heat oil in a pan, saute onion & tomato till raw smell disappears.Pour the ground masala & fry till oil separates the pan.add the crab,coconut milk & and required amount of water.Cover & cook this gravy for 10 minutes till crabs are cooked well & raw smell disappears.Garnish it with curry & coriander leaves & serve with rice.

Corn Kabab

Ingredients
Grated tender corn-3
(slightly squeeze out the excess water & discard)
Boiled & mashed potato-1
Crumbled bread-1
Corn flour-2tsp
Salt to taste
Red chilly powder-1tsp
Coriander powder-1/2tsp
Turmeric powder-1/8tsp
Garam masala-1/2tsp
Lime juice-1tsp
Fennel powder-1/4tsp
Chopped onion-2tsp
Chopped mint leaves-1tsp
Dry parsley-1tsp(optional)
Butter-1tsp & some for brushing on top.
Method
Mix all above ingredients together.Roll it out into cylindrical shape.Slightly butter them & bake or grill it till light brown on all sides & cooked.Serve it hot with any dip.
Inspired by Rakskitchen

Kale Rice

Ingredients
Basmati rice-1 cup
Water -2 cups
Salt & Pepper to taste
Chopped Kale leaves-1/2 bunch
Sliced onions-1tbsp
Chopped garlic-4
Sliced chillies-1
Tempering
Butter-3tsp
Jeera/Cumin seeds-1tsp
Shajeera-1/4tsp
Method
Heat butter in a pan temper it.Fry onion,garlic,chillies & kale leaves for 2 minutes.Add rice,salt & pepper.Pour water,cover & cook it till done.

Masala Egg Gravy / Kodi Guddu Pulusu

Ingredients dry roasted & ground to a smooth paste
Whole pepper-1tsp
Red chillies-2
Coriander seeds-1tsp
Fennel seeds-1tsp
Cumin seeds-1/2tsp
Cinnamon-a small piece
Cloves-2
Methi/fenugreek seeds-5
Coconut-1tbsp
Tomato-1
Turmeric powder-1/4tsp
Other ingredients
Tamarind diluted in water-2 cups
Salt to taste
Eggs-3
Curry & Coriander leaves-1tsp
Chopped onion-1tbsp
Chopped garlic-4
Tempering
Oil-6tsp
Mustard-1/2tsp
Methi /Fenugreek seeds-5
Method
Heat oil in a pan & temper it.Fry the onion,garlic & curry leaves till light brown in colour.Add the ground paste & saute till oil separates the pan.Pour the tamarind juice & in low flame cook the gravy till raw smell disappears & gravy is slightly thick.Now break the eggs into the gravy (do not mix),cover & leave it for 3 minutes.Switch off the stove,garnish with curry & coriander leaves.Serve it with hot rice.

Apricot & Watermelon Cooler

Ingredients

Apricot(seed removed)-8

Chopped water melon-2 cups
Mint leaves-6
Ginger-a small piece
Salt & Pepper-a pinch
Lime juice-1tsp
Honey(optional)-to your taste
(I didn't use)
Water to dilute
Method
Blend the fruits,mint & ginger to a smooth liquid.Filter it(optional),mix the lime juice,honey & seasoning.Pour water & dilute it.Serve it cold.

Avocado Omelet Recipe / Avocado Omelette Recipe

Ingredients
Egg-2
Salt & Pepper to taste
Chopped onion,tomato,zucchini-together 2tsp
Chopped avocado-1
Grated cheese-for garnish
Oil-1tsp
Method
Slightly beat  the eggs with little salt & pepper.Mix in the vegetables.Heat oil in a non stick pan ,pour the egg mixture & spread it ,cover it with a lid & cook it for a minute in medium low heat.Cook it till the bottom is slightly brown.Sprinkle the chopped avocado,fold it into half.Turn the omelet & cook the other side till done.Remove on a serving plate & sprinkle the grated cheese on top & serve.

Mint & Curry Leaf Podi (Oil Free)

Ingredients
Dry roasted till crisp Mint leaves-1 cup
Dry roasted till crisp curry leaves-1 cup
Tamarind-a small gooseberry size
Salt to taste
Hing-1tsp
Sesame seeds-1tsp
Urad dhal-1tbsp
Methi/fenugreek seeds-1/8tsp
Coriander seeds-1tbsp
Channa dhal-1tsp
Red chillies-10
Jeera/cumin seeds-1/2tsp
Dessicated coconut-1tbsp
Method
Dry roast all above ingredients separately till light brown.Cool & grind all above ingredients with salt to a smooth powder.Store it in a clean bottle.Mix it with rice with a 1 tsp. of ghee or oil & eat.

Pulikaichal Recipe / Pulikachal Recipe / Puliyodharai Mix Recipe

Pulikaichal

Ingredients dry roasted & powdered
Sesame seeds-1 & 1/2 tsp
Coriander seeds-1tsp
Red chillies-1
Methi/fenugreek seeds-1/8tsp
Tempering
Oil-1/3 cup
Mustard-1/2tsp
Urad dhal-1tsp
Red chillies-1
Channa dhal-1tsp
Hing-1/2tsp
Peanuts-a handful
Curry leaves-little
Other ingredients
Semi thick tamarind juice-2 cups
Chilly powder-1/2tsp
Salt to taste
Turmeric powder-1/2tsp
(Mix all above ingredients together & keep it aside)
Method
Heat oil in a pan temper it with above ingredients.
Pour the tamarind juice into the tempering,in a medium high flame cook the liquid till thick & oil separates the pan.
Add the powdered ingredients,mix it well make sure there is no lumps.
Switch off the stove,cool & store it in fridge.
If using it in 2 to 3 days then store it out in a clean glass bottle.
Mix required amount of the paste into the hot rice mix & serve.

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Kiwi Raita

Ingredients

Chopped kiwi-2

Curd-1 cup

Red chilly powder-a pinch

Black salt to taste

Dry roasted & powdered coriander & jeera/cumin-together 1/2 tsp

Method

Mix all above ingredients together & serve it cold.

Palak/Spinach Tofu Gravy

Ingredients
Spinach/Palak-1/2 bunch
(boil it in little water for 2 minutes,immediately remove & rinse it in cold water & chop)
Salt to taste
Coriander powder-1/4tsp
Roasted & powdered jeera/cumin powder-1/4tsp
Turmeric powder-1/8tsp
MDH Kitchen king masala-1/2tsp
Green chillies-4
Chopped onion-1/2
Chopped tomato-1
Ginger & Garlic paste -1/4tsp
Tofu cubed-1 cup
(slightly tossed in butter (optional)
Tempering
Butter-1tbsp
Oil-1tsp
Jeera-1tsp
Crushed kastoori methi
Garnish
Fresh cream -little
Method
Heat 1tsp of oil & fry onion,tomato,green chillies & ginger garlic paste for 2 minutes.Cool it & in a blender add fried onion mixture,chopped spinach & all the dry masala powders,grind it to a smooth semi thick liquid.Heat butter in a pan temper it,then pour the ground liquid & cook till the gravy is thick.Add the tofu give a boil & switch off.Before serving mix the cream & served best with roti or naan.

Simple Jeera Rice /Jeera Pulao

Ingredients
Basmati rice-1 cup
Salt to taste
Frozen peas(optional)-1tsp
Water-2 cups
Tempering
Ghee-1tsp
Jeera/cumin seeds-1tsp
Cardamom-2
(use only the seeds)
Cloves-1
Method
Heat ghee in a pan temper it.Add 2 cups of water,peas,rice & salt and cook rice till done.Fluff it up with a fork & serve it with any gravy of your choice.You can also cook rice in an electric rice cooker too.

Beetroot Paratha

Ingredients
Grated beetroot-1 cup
Whole wheat flour-2 cups
Besan-2tsp
Curd-3tsp
Oil-1tsp
Salt to taste
Fennel powder-1/8tsp
Chilly powder-1/2tsp
Roasted & powdered jeera powder-1/4tsp
Garam masala-1/4tsp(option)
Oil-to cook the paratha
Method
Mix all above ingredients together.Pour very little water & make a soft dough.Roll it out into semi thick circles.Cook it both sides on a tawa with little oil till light brown on both sides.Serve it with any raita ot gravy.

Marshmallow Crispy Squares

Ingredient
Melted butter-3tbsp
Strawberry flavored marshmallows(around 20 medium size)
(Jet-puffed 5 0z bag)
Cheerios-3 cups
Raisins-1/4 cup
Chopped pecan-1/8 cup
Method
Coat the marshmallow in the butter & melt it in microwave for about 1 & 1/2 minutes.Remove it & stir in other ingredients till well blended.Pour it on a greased tray & press it well.Cool & cut into desired shapes.A quick & easy snack for kids are ready!!!!!!
Note:You can also replace with rice krispies cereal.

Jeera Aloo

Ingredients

Par boiled potato cubed-3

Salt to taste
Turmeric powder-1/8tsp
Red chilly powder-1/4tsp
Amchur powder/dry mango powder-a pinch
Tempering
Oil-3tsp
Jeera/cumin seeds-1tsp
Broken red chillies-2
Curry leaves-little
Method
Heat oil in a pan & temper it,add the potatoes & in medium flame fry for 2 minutes.Add the dry masalas & fry it in low flame till potatoes are well cooked,crisp on all sides & coated with the masala.Serve it as a side dish for roti.

Rose Syrup Pudding

Ingredients
Whole milk-3 cups
Sugar-1tbsp or more if you like
Agar agar-1/4 cup
(melted in water)
Rose syrup/Roo afza-1/4 cup
Method
Boil milk for 5 minutes,add the sugar.Now add the agar agar & give a stir.Switch off the stove mix in the rose syrup,pour it into a mould & keep it in the fridge to set for minimum of 4 hours.Serve it with fruits,custard or choice of yours.

Thoor Dhal Kuzhi Paniyaram

Ingredients
Idly rice-2 cups
Thoor dhal-3/4 cup
Urad dhal-1/4 cup
Salt to taste
Oil-to cook the paniyarams
Method
Soak rice & dhals separately for 2 hours.Grind the dhals till fluffy & keep it aside.Grind the rice to fine rawa consistency.Mix everything together,add salt & let it ferment overnight.Heat a paniyaram pan,pour 1tsp of oil in the holes.Pour a ladle of the batter in the wholes & cook it till crisp on both sides.Serve it with any chutney or idly milagai podi.
Note:You can even make Idlys out of this batter(Courtesy: Mrs.Mallika Badrinath)

Watermelon Lassi

Ingredients
Seedless watermelon chopped-1 cup
Thick curd-1/2 cup
Sugar-1 or 2 tsp
Crushed cardamom powder-a pinch(optional)
Method
Blend all above ingredients together in a blender till smooth and frothy.Serve it cold with ice cubes....

Kara Sev

Ingredients
Besan-1 & 1/2 cup
Rice flour-1/2 cup
Hing-1/2tsp
Red chilly powder-1tsp
Jeera-2tsp
Crushed pepper-2tsp
Salt to taste
Butter-1tbsp
Oil-to deep fry
Method
Mix all above ingredients together.Add water little by little & mix it to a dough(this dough will be a bit sticky).Fill it in a sev press which has bigger holes in it.Press it directly into the hot oil.Deep fry it in medium flame till crisp & light brown on all sides.Cool & store it in an air tight container.
Inspired by Tasty appetite

Rajma Sundal / Kidney Beans Sundal

Rajma Sundal

Ingredients

Cooked rajma/kidney beans with salt-2 cups
(do not over cook the beans)

Desiccated coconut-1tbsp

Chopped curry & coriander leaves-little

Tempering

Oil-2tsp

Mustard,Urad dhal.Jeera/cumin-each 1/4tsp

Chopped green chillies-1

Method
Heat oil in a pan & temper it.Add the cooked rajma &coconut,saute for 2 minutes.Switch off the stove garnish with chopped curry & coriander leaves & serve......

Brinjal Paratha / Eggplant Paratha Recipe / Baingan Paratha

Brinjal Paratha

Ingredients for brinjal masala
Big eggplant chopped-1/2
Turmeric powder-1/4tsp
Red chilly powder-1/2tsp
Roasted jeera powder-1/4tsp
MDH Kitchen king masala-1/8tsp
(or any garam masala-optional)
Chopped coriander leaves-3tsp
Oil-1tsp
Other ingredients
Whole wheat flour-1 & 1/2 cup
Salt to taste
Oil-to cook parathas
Method
Heat oil in a pan fry the brinjals till slightly cooked.Add all the dry ingredients & fry a bit.Cool & grind to a coarse paste.Add coriander leaves & mix it.Add wheat flour,salt to the mixture add very little water if required & make a soft dough.Take a small ball roll it out into circles.Cook it on tawa/griddle with little oil till coked & light brown on all sides.Serve it hot with any side dish.........

Mango Thokku / Mango Pickle

Mango Thokku

Ingredients

Raw mango grated-2

(skin removed and grated)
Garlic sliced-6
Salt to taste
Red chilly powder-3tsp
Turmeric powder-1/2tsp
Hing-1tsp
Dry roasted & powdered fenugreek seeds(methi)-1tsp
Tempering
Oil-1 cup
Mustard-2tsp
Curry leaves-little
Method
Heat oil in a pan & temper it with above ingredients.

Fry the grated mango till slightly cooked,add all the dry powders except fenugreek powder.

Fry a bit and switch off the stove,mix in the fenugreek powder & garlic.

Cool completely & store it in fridge.

Recipe for Mango Thurumu Pickle HERE

Jicama Raita

Ingredients

Grated & slightly squeezed jicama-1/2 cup
Thick curd-1 cup
Salt to taste
Chopped coriander leaves-little
Tempering
Oil-1/2 tsp
Mustard-1/4tsp
Jeera/Cumin-1/4 tsp
Chopped onion-2tsp
Red chillies-1
Hing-a pinch
Method
Mix all above ingredients together.Heat oil in a pan & temper it.Mix it with the above ingredients & serve it cold.

Mysore Bonda

Ingredients

Maida/all purpose flour-1 cup

Rice flour-1/4 cup
Buttermilk to make a thick batter
Salt to taste
Jeera/cumin seeds-1tsp
Baking soda-1/2 tsp
Chopped green chillies-2 small
Chopped ginger-1tsp
Chopped coconut-3tsp
Method
Mix all above ingredients together.Add butter milk & make a thick batter like urad dhal vada batter.Heat oil in a pan,wet your hands & take smalls ball & drop it in hot oil.In medium flame fry it till brown on all sides.Serve it with any chutney.

Egg Masala Kuzhlambu/Kulambu

Ingredients fried in 2tsp of oil till light brown,then ground to a smooth paste
Coriander seeds-1 & 1/2tsp
Red chillies-3
Whole pepper-1tsp
Poppy seeds-1tsp
Fennel seeds-1tsp
Jeera/Cumin-1/2tsp
Cloves-1
Cinnamon stick-a small piece
Curry leaves-1tsp
Turmeric powder-1/2tsp
Salt to taste
Chopped onion-1/2
Chopped tomato-1/2
Ginger & Garlic paste-1/2tsp
Roasted gram /Pottukadalai-1tsp(no need to fry)
Coconut-1tbsp
Tempering
Sesame oil-1tbsp
Mustard-1tsp
Methi seeds/fenugreek-8
Curry leaves-1tsp
Other ingredients
Diluted tamarind water-2 cups
Boiled eggs(make slits on it)-6
Method
Heat oil in a pan & temper it,pour the ground masala & the tamarind juice.In low flame cook till the gravy is slightly thick,add the eggs & give a boil.Switch off the stove ,garnish it with curry & coriander leaves & serve it with hot rice.

Turnip Chutney

Ingredients
Chopped turnip-1/2
Chopped onion-1/4
Chopped tomato-1
Salt to taste

Oil-2tsp

Urad dhal & Channa dhal-each-1tsp
Jeera/cumin-1/4tsp
Red chillies-3
Ginger & Garlic paste-1/4tsp
Curry leaves-little
Hing-a pinch
Method
Heat oil in a pan fry the dhals ,jeera & red chillies till light brown.Add the other ingredients & fry till raw smell goes off.Cool, add salt & grind to a smooth paste.Serve it with any tiffin.

Mango Rawa Kesari

Ingredients
Ghee-1/2 cup
White rawa/semolina-1 cup
Sugar-1 cup
Water-2 cups
Mango pulp-1 & 1/4 cup
Cardamom powder-1tsp
Saffron-a pinch
Fried nuts in ghee-1tbsp
Method
Heat ghee in a pan,fry the rawa till raw smell goes off.Boil water in a pan,add it to the rawa.Cook it in slow flame till it absorbs all the water.Add cardamom powder,saffron,mango pulp & sugar mix it & cook it for 1 minute.Switch off the stove,garnish it with nuts and serve.

Zesty Lemon Cake With Raisins

Happy 3rd Birthday SailajaKitchen .Stepping into my 4th year.....

Ingredients for the cake

Flour - 1 & 1/2 cups
Sugar - 1 cup
Butter - 1/2 cup
Eggs - 2
Baking powder - 1/4 tsp
Baking soda - 1/4 tsp
Lemon zest grated - 1 & 1/2 tbsp
Salt - 1/2 tsp
Lemon juice - 4 tbsp
Buttermilk - 12 tbsp
Vanilla extract - 1/2 tsp
Raisins - 1/4 cup
Ingredients for the glaze:
Powdered sugar - 1 cup
Lemon juice - 2 tbsp

(mix it to a smooth mixture)
Method
Sieve flour,salt ,baking powder,baking soda.Mix buttermilk,lime juice & essence.Cream together butter & sugar till light & fluffy.Add the eggs & zest of lemon & beat it well.Slowly add the flour & lemon buttermilk mix to the sugar butter mixture alternatively beginning and ending with flour. Add raisins and gently mix.Bake it at 350 deg. for 40 minutes or till done.cool the cake completely & then pour the glaze over the cake.
Courtesy:chitchatcrossroads with a slight change.

Vermicelli(Semiya) Murukku

Ingredients

Vermicelli (Semiya) -1/2 cup

Rice Flour-1 cup
Pottukadalai powder/roasted gram-1/2 cup

Ajwain seeds-1/2 tsp
Red chilly powder -1/2 tsp
Hot oil-1tbsp

Salt to taste

Oil for deep frying
Method
Soak semiya in one cup water for 2 hour.Mash it well ,add all above ingredients.Knead it to a soft dough.Heat oil in a pan,fill the dough in the murukku press.Press it directly into the hot oil & fry it till crisp & golden brown in medium flame.Cool & store it in a container.
Courtesy:Hari Chandana

Soft Idly with Long Grain Rice / Soft Idli Recipe

Idly with Long Grain Rice

Ingredients

Long grain rice-2 cups
Sona masoori rice-2 cups
Cooked rice-3/4 cup
Urad dal-1 cup
Methi seeds/ Fenugreek seeds-1/2tsp
Salt to taste

Method

Soak dal separately & methi ,rice & cooked rice separately for 4 hrs.

Then grind both separately to a smooth batter.

Add salt mix both batters together & leave it to ferment overnight.

Next day mix it well ,grease idly plates , pour some batter & steam it till done.

Serve it with any side dish you prefer.

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Beetroot Soup

Ingredients boiled for 5 minutes & blend to a smooth liquid

Chopped beetroot-1/2

Chopped carrot-1/2
Chopped onion-3tsp
Chopped celery-3tsp
Garlic-2
Dried basil-a pinch
Vegetable stock or water-2 cups
Seasoning
Salt & pepper to taste
Roasted & powdered jeera-a pinch
Other ingredients
Milk-1/4 cup
Method
Pour the blended liquid,milk,seasoning & water( if required to dilute the soup) in a pan & bring to a nice boil.Switch off the gas,before serving sprinkle some shredded cheese(optional) on top & serve hot.

Moroccan-Style Carrot & Apple Salad

Ingredients slightly dry roasted & coarsely ground
Coriander seeds-1/4tsp
Jeera-1/8tsp
Walnuts-6
Other ingredients
Grated medium carrot-1
Chopped small apple-1
Chopped coriander leaves-little
Honey/agave-1tsp
Raisins-15
Salt & red chilly powder-to taste
Olive oil-1 tsp
Lime juice-1tsp
Grated garlic-1
(optional,I didn't use)
Method
Toss everything together & serve garnished with some chopped walnuts & coriander leaves .

Tricolour Oothapams

Ingredients
Idly batter -required amount
Carrot puree
Coriander puree
Oil-required amount
Method
Divide the idly batter into two parts.Mix carrot puree to one part & coriander puree to another.Pour very little water & dilute it to dosa batter consistency.Heat a tawa pour a ladle,spread the batter to a semi thick circle.Pour oil around it,cover & cook it.Cook it only one side till done.Your tricolour oothapams are ready.
Note:You can also add red chilly powder to carrot & green chillies to coriander while grinding.

Red Pumpkin Pachadi

Ingredients

Steamed & mashed red pumpkin-1 cup
Curd-1/2 cup
Salt to taste
Tempering
Oil-2tsp
Mustard-1/2tsp
Uraddhal & Channa dhal-each1/4tsp
Jeera-1/4tsp
Red chillies-1
Curry leaves-little
Hing-a pinch
Chopped onion-3tsp
Method
Heat oil in a pan & temper it.Fry onions till light brown.Mix all above ingredients together in a bowl.Add the tempering,mix it well & serve.

Pear Lassi

Ingredients

Pear chopped-1
Thick curd-1 cup
Blue agave-1tsp
Cardamom powder-a pinch
Method
Blend everything together.Serve it cold.
Courtesy:Priya with a slight change....

Whole Masoor Dhal Dosa

Ingredients
Long grain rice-3 cups
Whole masoor dhal-3/4 cup
(soaked overnight)
Uraddhal-1 cup
Poha/Aval-1/4 cup
Methi /fenugreek seeds-1tsp
Salt to taste
Method
Soak all above ingredients together for 4 hrs.Then grind it to a smooth batter,add salt & ferment it overnight.Heat an iron griddle,pour a ladle of batter.Spread it evenly to a thin circle.Pour oil around the dosa,cook it till crisp.Serve it with any chutney.

Dilpasand Recipe (Easy Version) / Dilkush Recipe / Dilkhush Recipe /Dilkush Pastry Recipe / Coconut & Tutti Fruity Stuffed Pastry Recipe

Easy version of  Dilpasand / Dilkush / Coconut filled pastry

Filling ingredients
Freshly grated coconut-1 cup
Sugar-1 cup
Tutti fruity-1tbsp
Raisins-1/4 cup
Cardamom powder-1tsp
Chopped almond-1/4 cup
Outer covering
Ready made puff Parathas-2
Or Puff pastry sheets

Method
Heat sugar & coconut in a sauce pan for 2 minutes.Switch of the stove add all the above ingredients.Mix it well & keep it aside.Take 2 puff parathas,roll 1 paratha little bigger than the second one.Place the filling in the center & spread it well.Close it with the second paratha(smaller one) & seal it well.Heat an oven & bake it for 10 minutes or till light brown at 325 deg.Cool & cut & serve.