Food, friends, and recipe inspiration: Agustus 2010

Parupu Payasam with coconut milk-Moong dal payasam- Pasi parupu payasam

This is yet another classic Payasam (pradhaman) recipe from the state of Kerala. It is prepared with moong dal (split yellow ones), coconut milk and jaggery. It is very simple to prepare and tastes heavenly. I love all jaggery based payasams. Usually I prepare it with milk. Occasionally I use coconut milk instead of milk. Using coconut milk gives the payasam a special taste and also makes it rich

Plantain Stem recipe - Plantain stem kootu

Unknown Health Dish Plantain stem Poriyal and Kootu Varieties

Plantain Stem recipe - Plantain stem kootuYou will all be knowing the importance of including fibre in your diet regularly. It helps to keep the digestive system healthy, prevents constipation helps to lower cholesterol levels, controls level of blood sugar and protect against some form of cancer. Plantain stem or vazhaithandu as it is called in tamil is a rich source of fibre. Here is a simple

Oil Free Lemon Pickle -Lemon pickle without oil -Pickle Recipes

Unknown Lemon Pickles

Oil Free Lemon Pickle - Lemon pickle without oilThis pickle does not have even a single drop of oil yet tastes very delicious. The preparation is also very simple. No cooking required. Do give it a try and you will not regret it.Wow!! oil free pickle from padhuskitchenIngredients needed Juicy Lemons -12Rock salt(powdered) - 1/2 cupTurmeric powder - a generous pinchChillie Powder - 1/4

Idiyappam -Sevai - String hopper recipe -How to make Idiyappam-Idiyappam flour

Unknown Breakfast Varieties Health Dish How To Rice flour

Idiyappam is a common breakfast dish in Kerala and Tamilnadu. It is made of rice flour and is a very healthy breakfast as it is steamed cooked. Like idly it can be served even to sick people. We call this sevai.Earlier my mother used to prepare it in an elaborate manner, I do not have the time nor the patience to do all that ,so I always follow this easy method. The end product is the same

Lemon Pickle Recipe -Lemon Pickle

Unknown Lemon Pickles

Here is another pickle from my kitchen. In my family everybody loves pickle, so I prepare it often. I cannot eat curd rice without pickles. In fact I prefer pickles as a spread for bread rather than jam. Luckily I do not have a sweet tooth.This pickle goes well with parathas also. Today we will learn how to make lemon pickle/Elumichai oorugai following this easy recipe.

Lemon

Chickpeas Sundal recipe -How to make sundal- Channa sundal

Unknown Healthy snacks recipes legumes Snacks

Chickpeas Sundal Recipe - How to make Sundal - Channa SundalSundal can be done with any bean seed of your choice though chickpeas is very commonly used.A snack which is low in fat, high in proteins ,very healthy and also filling. After kids come back from school, you can give them any sundal as a snack.You can have it as a tea time snack also.Ingredients needed Chick peas /channa /garbanzo beans

Idli sambar -Sambar for Idly dosa -Idli sambar recipe

Unknown Dal Sambar varieties Side dish Side dish for idly and dosa Tomatoes

This sambar is specially made for idly and dosa. It is very simple and also tastes great with both idli and dosa .You can do this with or without the vegetables. I did not use vegetables as I did not have time in the morning . Today we will learn how to make sambar for idli, dosa, pongal, upma following this easy sambar recipe.

White ladybird!!!!! May be it had ujala bath!!

Idli Sambar

How to put border for your photos in photoshop

Unknown Useful tips

How to put border for your photos in photoshopYou do not have to spend a fortune or own a super camera for your photos to look presentable . Even small things like adding a border to your photos will make it stand out. Following request from some friends, I will be sharing tips on how to create a header, how to merge photographs as I have done in my palak paneer recipe, how to create banners, and

Bottle gourd recipe - Bottle gourd Dal

Unknown Bottle gourd recipes Dal Moong dal Side dish Side Dish for roti

Bottle gourd recipe - Bottle gourd Dal- Lauki Dal Bottle gourd is very common in India and many dishes can be prepared with bottle gourd like kofta, halwa , stir fry, kootu etc. It is low in fat and cholesterol and is rich in fibre , it is easy to digest and is effective against constipation. Because of its high water content, it has cooling properties. It is a simple and comforting dish which

Potato Gravy - Potato recipe

Unknown Potatoes Side dish Side Dish for roti Tomatoes

This Potato gravy is a very simple and quick recipe which goes well with roti and pooris. I prepare this as a side dish not only for roti but also for peas pulav, vegetable pulav and vegetable biriyani. My children love this (of course they love anything with potatoes). Do try this simple easy recipe and you will love it. Today we will learn to make a quick gravy with potatoes.

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Drumstick Leaves Curry- Murungai Keerai poriyal

Unknown Drumstick Greens Health Dish Side dish

Drumstick leaves can be called the "Queen of all Greens" as it has the richest source of beta carotene among all green leafy vegetables. It is also rich in iron, calcium and vitamin C. Include drumstick leaves in your diet once in a week and protect yourself from certain degenerative diseases. Since I have a drumstick tree in my backyard, I prepare this murungai keerai poriyal once in a week.

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