Foodies Nest: 1/8/12

Saturday, January 14, 2012

Urad Dal Sweet Balls/Ulunthu Sweet Balls-2012 Pongal Varieties

The same batter to prepare the 2 varieties of sweet urad dal and Medhu vadai (balls).Sweet urad dal balls add only sugar.Medhu vadai add onion,pepper corns,cumin seeds,ginger.Sweet urad balls is a healthy and tasty.Quick,easy,simple and super tasty!!! Every south indian to prepared during festivals and weedings.Kids are really loved this sweet balls.

Wish U A Happy Pongal

Medhu vadai is a traditional South Indian fried snacks originating mainly from Tamil Nadu and Karnataka,traditionally prepared during festivals and weddings.This lentil based item is often served along with breakfast item like Idli,Pongal,Sambar etc.Medhu vadai is one of the most favorite snacks.Every one like this medhu vadas.Medhu Vada served with curd and sambar.I am prepared the medhu vadai balls.

Mysore bonda is a crispy and cruncy snack on the outer side and soft and spongy in the inner side of the dumpling...This is one of the traditional snack for Indian Cuisine.Mysore bonda can be eaten a breakfast time or snack.Mysore bonda tastes good when served hot with "Coconut Chuttney".

Tapioca Vadai/MaravalliKilangu Vadai/Kuchikilangu Vadai/Kappa Vadai

Tapioca is my family favorite...Crispy and Yummy vadas..My grandmother prepared only Vadas.Its available in India and US grocery "Yuca or Tapioca roots". Tapioca is low in saturated fat,cholesterol and sodium.In Tamil Nadu,Tapioca is more cultivated in the district of Namakkal, Erode and Salem.Tapioca called "Maravallikilangu".It can also be boiled and different dishes like "Uppuma,Vadai".It can also be made into "Chips" to use as snack during tea time.Tapioca root can also be used to manufacture biodegradable plastic bags.Tapioca is gluten- free,and almost protein-free.

Eggless Cocoa Chocolate Cake, Balls and Flatten

This is my first post regards to BHW.This week 13 of blog hop i am paired with Prabha this month.I had selected Eggless Cake as my partner dish and linked it here.I made minor changes to the recipe.I added chocolate,sandwich cookies,curd and badam.I am served some pieces of cake.My husband don't like a chocolate flows cake.so i have tried a different shape.Hope u are all enjoy my cakes :)

South Indian~Beet Root Poriyal

Beet root is one of my favorite vegetables.I used to stay away for a long time.My husband is not like a lot of poriyal varieties.This recipe is simple and easy to prepare.I am serve with "Boiled Rice,Curd Rice,Sambar Rice,Rasam Rice".

Ingredients:

Beet root-1
Onion-1/4cup
Red-chili-2 1/2
Curry Leaves
Mustard Seeds
Channa Dal-1/4tsp
Salt-to taste
Oil-3tsp

Toor and Channa Dal Tomato Chuttney

Toor and channa dal tomato chuttney is a different taste.The same ingredients to prepare the tomato chuttney(except: Toor and channa dal).Quick,easy and simple.I am serve this recipe with"Dosa,Idli,Curd Rice and Boiled Rice".

Ingredients:

Toor Dal-1tsp
Channa Dal-1tsp
Tomato-2
Onion-1/3cup
Garlic-1cloves
Red-chili-2 1/2
Cumin Seeds-1/4tsp
Pepper Corns-a few
Shred Coconut-1/4cup
Tamarind-a few
Curry Leaves
Salt-to taste
Oil-for frying
Asafoetida-a pinch
Water-3tsp

Fasting Day Menu #1-Event participants list added my menus

Thanks a lot to participate my Fasting Day Menu #1 @friday menus Participation list.Next i have to announce my round-up event.Don't miss it.

Sunday, January 8, 2012

Eggless Sponge Cake With Curd

Eggless sponge cake to suitable for vegetarians.Cakes are always a problem for vegetarians.

Most of them do contains eggs.This recipe will turn out.I added a curd to prepare the cake.Love to share this yummy soft textured Eggless Sponge Cake!Quick,easy,simple and super tasty!!! I am not using a lot of ingredients.These ingredients are commonly available in home.Hope and enjoy ur cake!!!

Ingredients: