How to make Cookies in Pressure Cooker-How to make Cookies/Biscuits without oven-Cookies in Cooker

In India, it is not common to have an oven at home, that is the reason I posted cake in pressure cooker long time back. From that time, I got queries like - can be bake chocolate cake in cooker, can we make carrot cake in cooker, can we make cookies in cooker, can we bake muffins etc. That is the reason I kept the title as Cookies in Cooker which means, you can bake any cookies in cooker

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Sevai Recipe from Scratch-Traditional South Indian Rice Noodles-Homemade Rice Noodles

Rice noodles known as "sevai" in Tamil are noodles made from rice. It is more or less similar to idiyappam except for the method of preparation. Now-a-days as we get instant sevai packets or sevai flour in the market, rarely do we make rice noodles at home from scratch, but still I wanted to share this traditional method of making sevai from scratch. My aunt does not like the instant varieties

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Falooda Sev Recipe-How to make Falooda Sev at Home

Falooda is a very popular dessert made by combining rose syrup, falooda sev,basil (sabza/takmaria) seeds, sweetened milk and ice cream. Falooda sev is usually made with arrowroot powder or cornflour. Today I am going to share with you how to make falooda sev at home from scratch using cornflour.








Falooda Sev Recipe




 Prep Time : 5 mins

 Cook Time : 10 mins 
 Recipe Category: How

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How to Preserve Peas-How to Blanch and Freeze Green Peas

Now it is peas season and we find fresh peas in abundance in the market at a very low price. I usually buy it in bulk, preserve and store it for later use. The method of preserving peas at home is quite simple. Today I am going to sharing with you how to preserve peas in the freezer for a longer period of time with step wise pictures.








How to Preserve Peas-How to Blanch and Freeze Peas

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Almond Milk Recipe-Homemade Almond Milk-How to make Almond Milk at Home

Making almond milk at home is very easy and tastes very delicious. I love to make everything from scratch whether it is coconut milk or almond milk. Commercially available almond milk is high in sugar and has preservatives, so I prefer making fresh almond milk at home without any additives. Though I am not lactose intolerant, I still love to drink almond milk occasionally as I love the nutty

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How to make Coconut Milk-Homemade Coconut Milk-How to extract Coconut milk

Coconut milk is easy to extract at home. It is commonly used in many Indian dishes. I find it extremely difficult to write the procedure on how to prepare coconut milk from grated coconut every time I post recipes using coconut milk. So I decided to make a separate post on it. The good thing is homemade coconut milk is free of preservatives. Learn how to prepare coconut milk at home from fresh

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Phulka-How to make Soft Phulkas-Roti-Phulka Recipe (Direct flame method)

Phulka also known as roti or chapati is a popular Indian flat bread made with wheat flour. Making phulka or roti is not difficult. All you need is practice. Once you practice and get the hold of it, making phulka on direct flame is a breeze. Though I have posted how to make soft rotis on tawa long time back, today I am going to share with you tips to make soft phulkas on stove top (direct

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How to Peel Garlic Easily

We all know that garlic is good for health and we should include it in our diet regularly to enjoy its numerous health benefits, but peeling garlic is so time consuming and many avoid it because of that. Some people even hate to peel garlic. Peeling garlic is not so difficult as many think. Here are few easy ways to peel garlic.





1.First slightly cut of the root end of the garlic clove.


2

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Baking Tips for Beginners-Baking Basics

I am receiving too many questions regarding baking, so I decided it is high time to do a separate post on baking tips for beginners. I am not a professional baker or an expert in baking but will share with you what I know and what I learn't from my personal experiences and from various books on baking. 



Image source -Microsoft free pictures

Baking tips for Beginners


1.Measurement is very

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How to Sprout Mung Beans (Green Gram) at Home

Sprouted beans are powerhouse of nutrition. They contain abundant enzymes, protein, chlorophyll, vitamins, minerals and amino acids. They also contain high level of antioxidants.No wonder they are considered "health food". Moreover they high in fiber and low in calories.So even those who are looking for a way to lose weight can include sprouts in their diet.You do not need any sprouting jar

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

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How to make Paneer at Home

Paneer is an Indian cheese prepared from milk. A variety of dishes can be prepared from paneer. It is a good source of protein. Though it is readily available in stores, home made paneer is very soft and spongy and is very simple to prepare. Since I will be posting many paneer dishes, I thought first I will share the process of making paneer at home for those who are not familiar with it or who

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How to make Dosa at home

Dosa is a South Indian crepe made from rice and lentils. It is rich in carbohydrates and protein and is usually prepared for breakfast or dinner. It is served with sambhar or chutney. Dosa is a favourite among kids. If I ask my kids whether they want idly or dosa, their choice is always dosa. There are a number of varieties of dosa but before going to all that I wanted to give the basic dosa

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How to make Ghee at Home

Ghee occupies an important place in Indian cuisine. Home made ghee gives a nice fragrance and taste to the dishes. Making ghee at home is not a difficult task. Not only it is tastier than store bought ones but also cheaper. All you need is good quality butter. So let us learn to make ghee at home. This post is for novice to cooking.MethodHeat unsalted butter in a heavy bottomed pan over medium

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How to compost naturally?

As I have mentioned earlier, that my blog is not just to share recipes but also to create awareness on subjects which I am passionate about. Now-a- days most of the food we eat consist of traces of chemical fertilizers and pesticides which is very harmful for our health. It causes diseases like cancer and other chronic illness. It is difficult to source organic products and mostly the price is

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Simple Steps to make Aloo Parathas

Just as North Indians love South India's idly, dosa, chutney and sambar, I love their Aloo Paratha, Dal Makhani, palak paneer, bhindi masala, dhoklas, shrikhand etc. Out of interest, I learnt many North Indian dishes from my north Indian friends. Aloo Paratha is one of my favourites. Initially, when I tried aloo paratha, all the stuffing used to come out and my kitchen will become a total mess.

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How to make Soft rotis - Indian flat bread

Indian flat bread/rotis are made without yeast and yet it is soft and pliable. Making soft chapati/roti is no rocket science. All you need is practice. Once you practice, making rotis is a breeze. I have divided the recipe into 6 easy steps and have made it as simple as possible. Today we will learn how to make roti/chapati/Indian flat bread at home following this easy recipe. 


How to make

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How To Blanch Tomatoes

According to wikipedia - Blanching is a cooking process wherein the food substance, usually a vegetable or fruit, is plunged into boiling water, removed after a brief, timed interval, and finally plunged into iced water or placed under cold running water  to halt the cooking process.Today let us learn how to blanch tomatoes at home.





How to Blanch tomatoes-Tomato puree




 Prep Time : 5

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How to cook rice in a pressure cooker (with pics)

How to cook rice in a pressure cookerWhile I was giving recipe for a rice dish, I was wondering what is the point in giving recipes for rice dishes, if a person does not know how to cook rice. The description for my blog itself is "A Blog for beginners which led me to post "how to cook rice in a pressure cooker".There are so many sites on the net giving you instructions on how to prepare various

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How to make spongy idlys/idlis

Idly with coconut chutney


How to make spongy Idlis/idlys


I am posting this recipe "How to make spongy idlis" only for novice to kitchen.Idly has occupied a very important place as breakfast in all South Indian homes. It can be called the queen of breakfast. It is a

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