Sweet Kozhukattai / Poorna kozhukattai / Purnam Kozhukattai / Sweet Kolukattai - Ganesh Chathurthi recipes / Vinayaka Chathurthi Recipes

 

Sweet Kozhukattai

Ingredients for the dough

Sona masoori - 1 cup
Water-1 cup
Sesame oil-3tsp
Salt- a generous pinch

kolukattai

Method

Soak rice in water for 2 hours. Grind along with the water and little salt to a very smooth batter.

Pour the batter into a heavy bottom or non stick pan. In medium low flame keep stirring till the mixture is half cooked and forms into a soft dough.

Cover the mixture and leave it for 10 minutes. Now using your palm knead the dough to a soft dough, make sure there are no lumps.

Divide the dough into small balls, cover and keep.

Poornam Ingredients

Grated jaggery - 1/2 cup

Grated fresh coconut - 1 cup

Cardamom powder - 1/2 tsp

Purna Kolukattai

Method

In a heavy bottom pan mix the above ingredients , in low flame cook till the jaggery is melted and the mixture leaves the sides of the pan.

Do not cook the mixture till dry.Switch off the stove and while still warm make small balls and keep it aside.

Method to make the kolukattai / kozhukattai

Grease your palm and fingers with oil slowly shape the outer dough like a cup.

keep a teaspoon of the filling inside and close the cup.Seal the edges by pressing it tightly, pinch and fold to form a design.( see picture).

Steam the kolukattai for 5 to 7 minutes or till done, Serve them hot or warm.

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Guava Leaf Tea Recipe / Guava Tea Recipe / Guava Leaf Kashayam / Herbal Drink Recipe - How to Make Guava Tea?

Guava Leaf Tea

Ingredients

Water - 3 cups

Guava leaves - 4

Sweetener of your choice (optional)

Method

Pour water in a pan add the guava leaves and boil in lower flame till they are reduced to 2 cups.

Switch off the flame cover and leave it for a minute and filter the tea.

Add sweetener if you like mix and enjoy hot or cold!

Health benefits

This drink has lots of health benefits some are  Reduces Acne . Lowers Cholestrol , Good for diabetes, Wound healing.

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Beetroot Kolukattai / Beetroot Kozhukattai / Beetroot Modak - Ganesh Chathurthi Recipes

Beetroot Kolukattai

Ingredients for the dough

Idiappam flour - 1/2 cup
Water-1/2 cup 

(to grind the beetroot )

Beetroot - a handful

(grind beetroot with 1/2 cup of water and filter , boil the filtered juice)
Salt a pinch
Sesame oil-1/2 tsp

Method

Take a wide bowl put the flour,salt & oil.
Slowly pour the boiling juice mix it with a spatula till it forms to a soft dough.
Do not use hand it will be very hot. Cover & rest it for 5 minutes.

Now knead the dough well, divide the dough into equal size balls.

Grease your fingers shape like a small cup with the outer dough, Place a teaspoon of the filling , close it into half and gently press the edges to seal. Make sure there are no cracks.

You can also use a banana leaf to flatten the dough then place the filling and fold the leaf into half and press the edges to seal. Steam the kolukattai with the leaf.

Steam these modakam in a greased idli plates for 5 to 7 minutes or till done.

Cool the modakam & serve them.

Different kinds of fillings

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Ellu Pooranam

Ingredients for the filling

Sesame seeds / Ellu - 1/2 cup
Grated jaggery-1/2 cup
Coconut-1/4 cup
Cardamom-3 crushed
(I used dessicated coconut )
Water -1 tbsp

Method

Dry roast sesame seeds till its light brown, cool & dry grind to a coarse powder.
Take a pan add the grated jaggery, cardamom powder, grated coconut, water & sesame powder, keep mixing in low flame till the mixture thickens & leaves the sides of the pan.

Switch off the flame cool the mixture,while still warm divide it into equal size balls.

Panchakajjaya

Ingredients

Yellow moongh dal - 1/4 cup

( dry roasted till light golden brown and ground to a fine powder)

Grated jaggery - 1/4 cup

Grated coconut - 1/4 cup

( dry roast till moisture has evaporated, do not fry till brown)

Cardamom powder - 1/2 tsp

Cashew nuts and Raisins - together 2 tsp

( roasted in 1 tsp ghee till light brown)

Black sesame seeds - 1/2 tbsp

(dry roasted till they splutter, do not over fry and burn them)

Method

Take a bowl add all the above ingredients and mix till combined.

Offer this easy neivedyam to lord Ganesha.

Note:

a) You can use store bought rice flour to make this modakam.
b) Seal them well to make sure the filling doesn't come out while steaming.
c) Keep any filling of your choice.
d) Water ration depends upon the quality of rice,so add little by little to form a dough.
e) Always keep the dough covered to avoid drying.
f) Knead the dough well before making the modakam.
g) If your jaggery is not clean then dissolve it in water, filter & then use to make the poornam.

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Panchakajjaya Recipe / Pancha Kajjaya Recipe / How to make Panchakajjaya / Easy Ganesh Chaturthi Neivedyam Recipe / Neivedyam for Ganesh Chaturthi

Panchakajjaya

Ingredients

Yellow moongh dal - 1/4 cup

( dry roasted till light golden brown and ground to a fine powder)

Grated jaggery - 1/4 cup

Grated coconut - 1/4 cup

( dry roast till moisture has evaporated, do not fry till brown)

Cardamom powder - 1/2 tsp

Cashew nuts and Raisins - together 2 tsp

( roasted in 1 tsp ghee till light brown)

Black sesame seeds - 1/2 tbsp

(dry roasted till they splutter, do not over fry and burn them)

How to make panchakajjaya

Method

Take a bowl add all the above ingredients and mix till combined.

Offer this easy neivedyam to lord Ganesha.

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Keerai Kootu / Keerai Kootu In Instant Pot / Moong Dal Spinach Gravy / Spinach And Coconut Dal - Instant Pot Recipes

Keerai Kootu

Ingredients

Mixed greens chopped - 2 cups
Washed split moongh dal - 1/4 cup
Salt to taste
Turmeric powder - 1/2 tsp
Water as needed to cook

Ingredients to grind

Fresh grated coconut - 1/4 cup
Jeera - 3/4 tsp
Green chilies - 2
Rice flour - 1 tsp ( optional)
or soaked rice 1 tsp this is used for thickening the dal

Tempering

Coconut oil - 2 tsp
Mustard and urad dal - each - 1 tsp
Red chilies - 1
Curry leaves few
Hing - 1/4 tsp

Keerai Kootu

Method

Add the washed moongh dal , keerai , salt, turmeric powder and salt into the instant pot.
Cook for manual mode 4 minutes once cooled down open the lid and mash it well.
Add the ground masala and cook in sauté mode for a boil. Switch off the instant pot.
Heat oil in a pan and temper it with above ingredients and pour it into the kootu.
Mix and best served with plain rice.

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Vethalai Kashayam / Betel leaf Syrup / Vetrilai Kashayam for Cold and Cough / Kashayam for Cold and Cough / Home Remedy For Common Cold And Cough

Vethalai Kashayam

Ingredients

Beetle leaf chopped - 2

Water - 3 cups

Crushed pepper - 1/2 tsp

Crushed ginger - 1 tsp

Honey or Palm sugar - as needed

Method

Pour water in a sauce pan add the betel leaf, ginger and pepper boil till it reduces to 2 cups.

Filter and add needed honey mix and serve immediately.

Drink a cup a day for common cold and cough for a week.

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Thai Fried Chicken / Fried Chicken / Crisp and Juicy Thai Fried Chicken Recipe - Thai Recipes

Thai Fried Chicken

Fried Chicken Ingredients

Chicken drumstick - 7

( make slits on the chicken)

Salt and pepper powder to taste

Corn flour - 3 to 4 tbsp ( add as needed for binding)

Baking powder - 1 tsp

( added to soften the chicken)

Egg white - 1

Ginger and garlic paste - 1 tsp ( heaped)

Chopped lemon grass - 1 tbsp

Dipping sauce - 1 tbsp

Oil to deep fry

Method

Take a wide bowl add all the above ingredients except corn flour , mix well till all the drumstick is well coated. Rest for 20 minutes.

Just before frying add the needed corn flour mix till coated. Heat oil in a pan and deep fry the chicken in batches till light brown on top.

Deep fry the chicken the second time till nice golden brown and crisp. Keep it aside.

Other ingredients

Chopped spring onions - 1 handful

Chopped coriander leaves - 1 tsp

Chopped red chillies - 1

Dipping sauce - 1 tbsp

Oil - 2 tsp

Method

Heat oil in a pan and fry the spring onion , coriander leaves , red chillies till colour changes.

Add the dipping sauce and fried chicken toss well and switch off the stove.

Serve immediately with dipping sauce and Thai mango salad.

Thai fried chicken with Mango salad

Dipping sauce ingredients

Soy sauce - 3 tbsp

Fish sauce - 1 tsp

Salt to taste 

Brown sugar - 1 tbsp

Vinegar - 3 tsp

Chopped red chillies - 2

Chopped ginger - 1 tsp

Chopped garlic - 1 tsp

Chopped spring onions - 2 tbsp

( or add all ingredients according to your taste)

Method

Take a bowl add all the ingredients together and mix well. Sauce is ready to serve.

Note:

In above picture chicken is served with peanut sauce.

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Thai Mango Salad / Thai Green Mango Salad Recipe / Easy Mango Salad / Mango Recipes - Thai Recipes

Thai Mango Salad

Dressing ingredients

Soy sauce - 3 tbsp

Fish sauce - 1 tsp

Salt to taste 

Brown sugar - 1 tbsp

Vinegar - 3 tsp

Chopped red chillies - 2

Chopped ginger - 1 tsp

Chopped garlic - 1 tsp

Chopped spring onions - 2 tbsp

( or add all ingredients according to your taste)

Other ingredients

Thinly shredded raw mango - 1 cup

Chopped red chillies - 3

Sliced onions - a handful

Crushed peanuts or cashew nuts

Method

Add all the vegetables into a bowl pour the needed dressing and toss well.

Just before serving sprinkle the peanuts on top mix and serve immediately.

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Sarlas Recipe / Challas Recipe / Mint Chammanthi / Biriyani Chammanthi / Vegetable Salad For Biriyani / Kerala Onion Salad / Biriyani Side Dish Recipe / Malabar Special Biriyani Side Dish / Side Dish For Biriyani

 

Biriyani Side Dish

Sarlas / Challas / Ulli Sarlas / Kerala Pickled Onion / Onion Salad

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Ingredients

Thinly sliced onion - 1

Chopped green chillies - 2

Choppede curry leaves few

Vinegar - 1 tbsp

Water - 2 tbsp

Salt to taste

Method

Take a bowl add the onion, salt, curry leaf and green chilies crush with your finger till onions are soft.

Squeeze out the water and transfer into another bowl, discard the water.

Add vinegar and water to the onion mixture , mix and serve with biriyani.

Mint Chammanthi / Mint Coconut Chutney / Pudhina Coconut Chammanthi

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Ingredients

Mint leaves - a handful

Grated coconut - 3/4 cup

Coriander leaves - 1 tbsp

Green chilies - 2

Ginger - 1 tsp

Salt to taste

Small onions - 2

Lemon juice - 1 tsp

Method

Add all the ingredients except lemon juice into a mixi jar , grind to a thick coarse mixture.Do not add any water for grinding if needed add 1 or 2 tsps of water.

Lastly add the lemon juice mix and serve with biriyani.

Sarlas . Mint Chammanthi , Vegetable Salad

Vegetable Salad

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Ingredients

Chopped onion - 1

Chopped carrots - 1/4 cup

Chopped cucumber - 1/4 cup

Chopped tomato - 1 ( seeds removed)

Curd - 1 cup

Chopped green chillies - 2

Salt to taste

Method

Mix all the ingredients together and serve chill with biriyani.

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Janmashtami 2021 / Krishna Janmashtami / Gokulashtami 2021 / Krishna Jayanthi

Gokulashtami Recipes

Krishna Jayanthi Recipes

Murukku

Baked Uppu Seedai

Baked Vella Seedai

Ellu Urundai

Rava Ladoo

Ragi Murukku

Chukku Vellam

Kara Sev 

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