MELTING MOMENTS COOKIES | EASY COOKIES RECIPES

Welcome 2014 . Another year 2013 has come to an end . Wishing all the readers of followfoodiee "A very Happy and a prosperous New year " . Coming to Today's post " Melting moments " is my favorite cookie that my mom used to bake when I was a kid . I never missed to taste this recipe when I was in India during the summer that my mom baked for me . So off to today's recipe Melting moments  made by my mom and clicked by me .

MELTING MOMENTS COOKIES | EASY COOKIES RECIPES

Ingredients:

• Maida ( All purpose flour ) - 140 grams
• Sugar - 85 gram , powdered
• Dalda - 110 grams , Keep at room temperature. ( Butter or Margarine could be used ) ,
• Egg - 1/2 number
• Baking powder - 1/2 tea spoon
• Vanilla Essence - 3 - 4 drops
• Corn flakes - Few , Crushed 

Check out the other famous Cookie recipe in this blog Sugar Cookies recipe here .

So now off to today's post Melting moment Cookies Recipe .

Method :

• In a mixing bowl add the Dalda ( Butter ) and Powdered Sugar .

• Whisk it well until fluffy .  Use electric beater if you have it or whisk using hand .

• Add half egg , few vanilla essence drops and continue to whisk .

• Add the all purpose flour , Baking powder  and continue to whisk .

• Knead the contents to a soft dough .

•  Take the crushed Corn flakes in a plate . ( I used choco Corn Flakes )

• Wet your fingers in water and make a small ball from the dough and roll it on the crushed corn flakes so that the cornflakes sticks on the dough .

•  Done ! Similarly finish the dough making balls and rolling in the flakes

•  Bake the balls in Oven  at 350F for 20 - 25 minutes . 

•  Yummy Melting moments Cookies are ready to serve .  Allow them to cool down completely and store in an airtight box . 

Notes: 

• Dalda Could be substituted with Butter or Margarine

• Before making balls from the dough . It is very important to wet your fingers before making balls , because the moisture in the dough balls will allow the cornflakes to stick .
   

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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

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 ,

• Drum Stick Leaves Fry ( Murungai Keerai Poriyal )
• Radish Pods Poriyal
• Vendakkai Kovakkai Poriyal ( Okra Gherkin Fry )
• Carrot Stir Fry ( Carrot Poriyal )
• Beetroot Poriyal ( Beetroot Stir Fry )
• Peerkangai Poriyal
• Carrot Beans Stir Fry ( Carrot Bean Stir Fry )

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

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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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 .

• Mango Banana Muffins
• Vanilla Muffins

Off to Today's Post Pumpkin Muffins . 

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 .

• Pumpkin Curry
• Pumpkin Stir Fry ( Pumpkin Poriyal )
• Roasted Pumpkin Seeds
• Pumpkin PanCakes
• Pumpkin Halwa  ( Pumpkin Sweet )

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

PUMPKIN MUFFINS RECIPE  | PUMPKIN RECIPES

Method :

Take Some Pumpkin Puree . 

 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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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 | 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 . 

• Strawberry Lassi ( Strawberry Yogurt Smoothie )
• Strawberry Juice

Off to Today's Post Strawberry Granita .

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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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 | CHUTNEY RECIPES

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

• Chana Dal Chutney
• Mint Tomato Chutney 
• Coconut Cashew chutney 
• Coconut chutney 
• Cilantro Chutney  ( Microwave Version )
• Green Chutney
• Cilantro Tomato Chutney
• Tomato Chutney
• Tomato chutney ( Microwave Version )
• Mint chutney

Now off to Today's  Post Onion Chutney Recipe:

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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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 | 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 Potato ,  Potato 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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