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Saturday, January 21, 2012

Banana-Brown Sugar Plum Round Cake

This bread can be served for breakfast or for an evening snack and is best when out of the oven.I modified the recipe a little and include some brown sugar and walnuts.Brown sugar give a color and taste.Kids are really loved this plum round cake.

Wednesday, January 18, 2012

South Indian Spicy~Chicken and Potato Gravy

Chicken and potato fry is a good and spicy taste.This dish serve with "Boiled Rice,Idli,Dosa etc.Quick,easy,simple and super tasty!!!


Ingredients:
  1. Chicken-1/2kg(with bone or without bone)
  2. Potato-1
  3. Large Onion-1/2(sliced)
  4. Tomato-1/2
  5. Cumin Seeds-1/2tsp
  6. Curry Leaves-1strand
  7. Coriander Powder-4tsp
  8. Red-chili Powder-1 1/2tsp
  9. Pepper Powder-1/2tsp
  10. Curry Masal Powder-1/2tsp
  11. Gram masala-1/4tsp
  12. Shred Coconut-1/3cup
  13. Aniseeds-1/4tsp
  14. Salt-to taste
  15. Water
  16. Oil-6tsp
  17. Garlic-5cloves


Sunday, January 15, 2012

Chakkarai Pongal /Sweet Pogal-2012 Pongal Varieties

Today i have to celebrate my pongal festival in home.Chakkarai pongal recipe is a sweet pongal recipe with rice lentil and milk cooked together in ghee and jaggery.Here is the chakkarai pongal recipe that i prepared in the pressure cooker.

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 (Balls)-2012 Pongal Varieties

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-2012 Pongal Varieties

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".

Friday, January 13, 2012

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.

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