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Sunday, December 22, 2013

KOTHAVARANGAI PORIYAL | CLUSTER BEAN STIR FRY WITH COCONUT

Kothavarangai Poriyal is an easy dish made with cluster Bean ( Kothavarangai ) and stir fry using coconut .  Cluster Bean looks similar to the normal green Bean . This Stir Fry goes well with Steamed Rice , Sambar and Rasam Recipes . So now off to today;s post Kothavarangai Poriyal ( Cluster Bean Stir Fry ) .

Kothavarangai Poriyal , cluster Bean Stir fry with Coconut
KOTHAVARANGAI PORIYAL | CLUSTER BEAN STIR FRY WITH COCONUT


Ingredients:

  • Kothavarangai ( Cluster Bean ) - 250 Grams , Chopped
  • Onion - 1 number , Chopped
  • Oil - 1 teaspoon
  • Mustardseeds - 1 teaspoon
  • Urad Dhal - 1 teaspoon
  • Red Chillis - 2 numbers 
  • Salt - To taste 
To Grind :
  • Roasted Chana Dal ( Daliya / Udachakadalai ) - 1 tablespoon
  • Grated Coconut - 1 tablespoon 

    Check out some of the famous South Indian Poriyal Recipes Below ,

    Please Clik here to View the entire collection of Poriyal ( Stir Fry ) recipes with different Veggies . 

    Cluster Bean Stir Fry using Coconut
    Cluster Bean Fry Recipe

     Method :

    • Grind together the coconut and Roased Channa Dal . Set aside .

    • Heat oil in a kadai or Wok , add the mustard seeds and allow it to pop . Add the urad dhal and fry for few seconds . Throw the whole red chillies and saute them . Now add the onion and cook till it  .becomes translucent .  
    • Now add the Chopped Cluster bean and fry for few seconds . Add  little water , salt and cook till the bean become soft .

    • Once the bean is well cooked , Add the ground channa dal  and coconut powder and give a toss . Switch off the stove .


    • Done !


    • Yummy Kothavarangai Poriyal is ready to Serve . 

    Check out another recipe of cluster bean ( Kothavarangai ) Vathal posted earlier in the blog here .

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    Wednesday, December 18, 2013

    PUMPKIN MUFFINS RECIPE | PUMPKIN RECIPES

    Pumpkin muffins are soft moist muffins made with PUMPKIN PUREE , flour and other few ingredients . These are delicious and very healthy too . I found this recipe as a good way to feed pumpkin to my kids as they are picky eaters . Check out the Other Muffins in my blog below .
    Off to Today's Post Pumpkin Muffins . 

    Pumpkin Muffins Recipe , Step by Step
    PUMPKIN MUFFINS RECIPE  | PUMPKIN RECIPES


    Ingredients:

    • Pumpkin Puree - 1 1/2 cup ( Click here for the Recipe )
    • All Purpose Flour - 1 1/2 cup
    • Butter - 1 stick , Melted
    • Sugar - 3/4 Cup
    • Baking powder - 1 tea spoon
    • Baking Soda - 1 1/2 tea spoon
    • Egg - 2 numbers
    • Vanilla Extract - 1 tea spoon
    • Raisins - Few ( Optional )

        Check out the other Pumpkin Recipes in my blog Below .

        Now off to Step by Step Recipe of Today's Post Pumpkin Muffins .

        Pumpkin Muffins Recipe
        PUMPKIN MUFFINS RECIPE  | PUMPKIN RECIPES

        Method :

        Take Some Pumpkin Puree . 

        Pumpkin Puree made in pressure cooker method

         Melt the butter and set aside .


        Beat the two eggs and set aside .


        In a bowl , mix all purpose flour , salt  sugar , baking soda , baking powder and whisk . Make a dent in the middle .


        Add the beaten eggs , melted butter , pureed pumpkin , vanilla Extract and gently fold the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients using a spatula .


        Mix the contents using a spatula .


        Add Some raisins  and fold them .


        Take the muffin Liner and line with the muffin paper , and fill the muffin cups with batter .


        Bake for 15 - 20 minutes and Allow them to cool down , then Serve .


        Yummy Pumpkin Muffins are ready to serve !

        Notes :

        • Butter Could be replaced by Oil or Margraine 
        • Pumpkin Puree could be made at home or bought from Store .

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        Friday, December 13, 2013

        STRAWBERRY GRANITA | STRAWBERRY RECIPES

        Strawberry Granita is a semi frozen dessert made with Sugar , water and strawberry .  I made this dessert this summer when we had excess of strawberries at our home . My kids absolutely loved this .  This recipe is best served during summer to beat the excess heat . Off to Today's Post Strawberry Granita Recipe .

        Strawberry granita Recipe
        STRAWBERRY GRANITA | STRAWBERRY RECIPES


        Ingredients:

        • Strawberry - 10 numbers
        • Water - 1/4 cup
        • Sugar - To Taste ( I added 2 tablespoon )


        Check out the Other Strawberry Recipes Posted in my blog below . 

        Off to Today's Post Strawberry Granita .

        Strawberry granita Recipe
        STRAWBERRY GRANITA | STRAWBERRY RECIPES  

         

        Method:

        Mix together water and Sugar in a bowl . Mix well that the sugar is completely dissolved .

         

         Take the Chopped strawberries in a blender and puree them .


         Transfer the pureed Strawberries to the sugar water .


        Mix well .


        Transfer this mixture  to a stainless steel or a hard bowl  .


        Freeze the contents . Once it is half set , Remove from freezer and  Start scraping  it using a fork .


        After it is scrapped , Put the contents back in freezer  and allow it to be well set . Let it freeze overnight . When it is ready to use  start scrapping using a fork.


        Done ! Delicious Strawberry Granita is ready to serve .



        Enjoy this on a hot hot Summer day .

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        Notes :
        • One Or Two Teaspoons of Lemon Juice could be added if needed .
        • Sugar levels could be adjusted as per choice .
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        Monday, December 9, 2013

        ONION CHUTNEY RECIPE | CHUTNEY RECIPES

        Onion Chutney recipe is a quick and a simple chutney that goes well with Idli  and Dosa recipes .  This Chutney is made only with onions and few other spices .  So now off to today's Post Onion Chutney recipe .

        Onion Chutney Recipe
        ONION CHUTNEY RECIPE | CHUTNEY RECIPES

        Check out my other Chutney recipes in my blog below . Please click the link to view the recipes .


        Now off to Today's  Post Onion Chutney Recipe:

        ONION CHUTNEY RECIPE | CHUTNEY RECIPES
        ONION CHUTNEY RECIPE | CHUTNEY RECIPES



        Ingredients:

        • Onions - 3 numbers , Sliced
        • Red Chillis - 6 numbers
        • Urad Dhal - 1 tablespoon
        • Garlic - 4 pods
        • Ginger - 2' inch piece , chopped
        • Tamarind - Small lemon size 
        • Salt - To taste 
        • Oil - 1 tea spoon

        Tempering:

        • Oil - 2  teaspoon
        • Mustard seeds - 1 teaspoon


        Method:

         Take a heavy bottom pan , add oil , Add the urad dhal , red chilli , xhopped ginger and garlic pods and fry for few seconds .


        Now add the chopped onions , and Tamarind . Cook till the onion become soft .


        Allow the contents to cool down . Transfer this to a blender . Add salt .


        Grind them to a paste by sprinkling little water . Now the last part is tempering . Heat oil in a pan , add the mustard seeds and allow it to splutter . Transfer the ground paste from the mixer to the pan . 



        Cook till the oil separates from the chutney  . 


        Yummy Onion chutney is ready to serve .

        Serve this With Idly and Dosa recipes .

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        Thursday, December 5, 2013

        POTATO COCONUT CURRY | POTATO KULAMBU RECIPE

        My kids are big fans of potatoes . We cook Potato at least once a week . This is a simple curry made with Potatoes cooked in coconut milk . Check out my other Potato recipes in my blog Potato Masala , Yellow Potato Curry , Spinach Potato Curry , Potato Podimas , and Mutton Potato Curry   . Off to Today's Post Potato Coconut Curry Recipe .

        Potato Coconut Curry Recipe or Potato Kulambu recipe
        POTATO COCONUT CURRY | POTATO KULAMBU RECIPE


        Ingredients:

        • Potato - 3 numbers , Skin removed and Diced in to big cubes  .
        • Onion - 2 numbers , Sliced
        • Green Chilli - 3 mumbers
        • Tomato - 1 number , Diced
        • Curry Powder - 2 teaspoon  ( Click here for the recipe )
        • Turmeric powder - 1/4 teaspoon
        • Salt - to taste
        • Oil - 1 tea spoon
        • Cilantro leaves - Few , chopped

        To Grind:

        • Coconut - 1 cup , Grated
        • Cumin seeds - 1 tea spoon 

          Method :


          Grind together coconut and cumin seeds with water in to a paste . Set aside . Heat oil in a heavy bottom pan . Add the Onions and Green Chilli and cook till the onion become translucent . 



          Now add the tomatoes and cook till they become soft . Add the Curry powder , Turmeric powder and salt . Mix well


          Add the diced potatoes and give a stir . Now add some water and bring the contents to a boil .


          Now add the ground coconut paste to the potatoes . Throw in the cilantro leaves . Add generous amount of water to a desired consistency and bring the contents to a vigorous boil  .


          Cover with the lid and cook till the potatoes become soft and cook in medium flame till the oil seperates out from the Potato Coconut  curry .


          Yummy Potato Coconut Curry is ready to serve .


          This Curry could be served with Steamed Rice , Idly , Dosa , Parathas .

          Check out other Potato recipes posted in the blog Easy Potato Curry , Potato Bhaji  Pepper PotatoPotato Chicken Korma , Potato Pepper Chicken Fry recipes .

          Note :

          • Red Chilli Powder and Coriander powder in a ratio 1:1 that is one tea spoon of red chilli powder and one tea spoon of coriander powder  could be substituted for Curry Powder  .
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          Sunday, December 1, 2013

          VENDAKKAI PULI KULAMBU | OKRA CURRY RECIPE

          The Southern Part of India is famous for "Puli Kulambu " or Kara Kulambu . This Puli Kulambu is made using any vegetable as our choice and cooked in Tamarind juice and tempered with aromatic spices . Check out the Katharika Puli Kulambu recipe , The Indian Eggplant curry  here . Also check out the other Vendakkai recipe , Okra 65 here and Vendakkai poriyal here .  So off to Today's post Vendakkai Puli Kulambu  now .

          Vendakkai Puli Kulambu , An Indian Okra Curry recipe
          VENDAKKAI PULI KULAMBU | OKRA CURRY RECIPE



          Ingredients:

          • Oil - 1 teaspoon
          • Mustard seeds - 1 teaspoon
          • Urad dhal - 1/2 teaspoon
          • Methi seeds - 1/2 tea spoon
          • Garlic pods - 2 numbers , crushed 
          • Onion - 1 number , chopped
          • Tomato - 1 number , chopped
          • Okra ( Vendakkai , Lady's finger ) - 10 numbers , chopped in to medium size pieces .
          • Tamarind juice - 1/2 cup
          • Curry Powder - 1 teaspoon ( Click here for the recipe )
          • Turmeric powder - 1/4 teaspoon
          • Salt - To taste 

            Method :


            Heat oil in a shallow pan , add the mustard seeds allow it to pop and add methi seeds , urad dhal and crushed Garlic . Cook till raw smell goes away .

             

            Now add the chopped onions and Tomatoes and cook till they become soft .


            Add the Chopped Okra , Curry powder , Turmeric powder and salt . Mix well . Now add the tamarind juice and bring the contents to a boil .



            Cook till the oil separates out from the gravy and the Puli Kulambu ( Curry ) gets thick .


            Vendakki Puli Kulambu ( Okra Curry )  is ready to serve . Serve hot with Steamed Rice

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            Saturday, November 30, 2013

            EASY BUTTER CHICKEN RECIPE | CHICKEN MAKHANI

             This recipe " BUTTER CHICKEN " is very easy recipe , if we have all the ingredients at hand . I made this recipe for my husbands office Potluck . Check out all the chicken recipes in my blog here . So now off to today's post Easy Butter chicken Recipe  .

            Easy Butter Chicken recipe , Indian Chicken Makhani recipe
            EASY BUTTER CHICKEN RECIPE | CHICKEN MAKHANI


            Ingredients:

            • Chicken - 1 kilogram ( Cleaned , Skin out and chopped )
            • Onion - 500 gram , Very finely chopped
            • Tomato - 500 gram , pureed
            • Green Chilli - 4 numbers , slit
            • Ginger Garlic Paste - 100 grams ( Click here for the recipe )
            • Red chilli powder - 2 tablespoon
            • Corinader powder - 1 table spoon
            • Paprika powder - 2 tea spoon
            • Cayenne pepper Powder - 2 tea spoon
            • Garam Masala Powder - 1 tablespoon
            • Fresh cream - 1 cup ( Click here for the recipe )
            • Ground Cashew Nut paste - 1 tablespoon
            • Salt - To taste
            • Kasthoori Methi Powder - 2 tea spoon
            • Butter - 1 tablespoon
            • Oil - 1 tablespoon .
            • Bell peppers - 1 number , Diced ( Optional )
            • Salt - To taste 
            • Cilantro Leaves - Few leaves chopped  ( For Garnishing )
            To Marinate Chicken :

            • Turmeric Powder - 2 Tea spoon

            Method:

             Clean and marinate the chicken with turmeric powder . Set aside for atleast 30 minutes . This removes the smell from the chicken .

            How to clean chicken
            Heat oil and Butter in a heavy bottom pan . Add the finely chopped onion to it  , and cook till it become translucent .  ( I used my food processor to chop onions )


            Now add the pureed Tomatoes and green chilli's  to the cooked onion .


            Add the ginger garlic paste and fry till the raw smell goes away  . Now add Cashew nut paste , salt , Paprika powder , garam masala powder , red chilli powder , coriander powder , Cayenne pepper Powder and fry them .


            Cook till the oil separates out from the gravy . Now add the chicken pieces.


            Add some water and cook till the chicken pieces become soft and tender .



            Cook till the oil  separates out from the gravy . Now add the fresh cream  and kasthori Methi Powder , and diced capsicum .


            Cook till the oil separates from the gravy and capsicum should not be over cooked , it should be crunchy .Garnish with cilantro leaves . Delicious Butter Chicken Curry is ready to serve .


            This Butter Chicken curry  goes well with Naan and other Roti and parathas .  Check out the other side dishes for roti by clicking here .

            Note : 

            • Instead of Cashew paste any nut paste could be added like Walnut paste or Almond paste as per your choice . 
            • The Capsicum could be used if desired it is purely optional.
            • The paprika powder is added to give the natural red color to the gravy .
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