Okra fry /Lady finger fry / vendaikai pooriyal

Lady finger fry : My mom used to say that eating this vegetable gives us good memory power. I don't know if it true or not, but there are lots of good things about this vegetable. It has lots of minerals and vitamins. It is low in calorie and high in dietary fiber. Definitely good for kids. Ingerdients : Lady finger   - around 30 Chilli powder - 2 tsp Onion - 1/4 onion chopped Urad dhal  - 2 tsp Channa dhal - 2 tsp Mustard seeds -...

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Idli sambar

Ingredients : Toor dhal - 1/2 cup Tomatoes - 2 medium sizeg Pearl onion - 15 Curry leaves - few Coriander leaves - few Tamarind - gooseberry sized ball Sambar powder - 1.5 Tbsp Mustard seeds - 1/4 tsp Cumin seeds - 1/2 tsp Red chilli - 2 for seasoning Hing - a pinch Sambar powder recipe : Dry roast and grind it coarsely. This can be stored. Red chilli - 8 Coriander seeds - 1 fist full Pepper - 1 Tbsp Cumin seeds - 1/2 Tbsp Toor dhal -...

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Fish Finger

Fish Finger : Quite an easy and quick snack. Even people who are not big fan of fish will like it. Definitely is a kids favorite snack. Try it and you will fall for it. Ingredients : Fish - 1.5 lb Chilli powder - 1 tsp Coriander powder - 1/2 tsp Garam masala - 1/2 tsp Cumin powder - 1/4 tsp Ginger garlic paster - 1 tsp Lemon - juice from 1/2 lemon Curry leaves few chopped Salt to taste. Besan - 1/4 cup Bread crumps - 3/4 cup Oil for deep frying Method...

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Chicken Pad See-Ew

Chicken Pad See-Ew : The name sounds strange, right? Yes, this is also a Thai dish that I learned from my friend. I would say it is a different flavor of noodles. Ingredients:  Chicken - 1 lb made into small cubes Corn Starch - 1 tsp Oyster Sauce - 2 tsp Flat Rice Noodles (peeled) - 1.5 lb Package Garlic - 1 tbsp chopped    Chinese Broccoli  - 1 lb Eggs  - 2   Dark...

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Thai red curry

Thai red curry : I had a friend from Thailand and was glad to learn this recipe from her. Its so easy and yummy. Its little similar to Indian Kurma with slightly different flavor Check out my space for few more Thai recipes that I am planning to post soon. Ingredients : chicken - 1 lb sliced Thai red curry paste - 3 Tbsp Canned cocunt milk - 13.5 oz Carrot - 1/2 cup sliced Green Pepper - 1/2 cup sliced Peas - 1/4 cup Fish Sauce - 3 Tbsp Oil -...

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Mango pickle

Mango thokku / Mango pickle. A spicy accomplishment for any rice. It's usually done by drying the mango and salt in sun for many days so that it lasts longer. This is equally good taste that is quick and easy. Ingredients : Mango - 3 cup grated ( one big raw mango and peel off the skin) Fenugreek seeds - 1/4 tsp crushed into a coarse powder Chilli powder - 4 tsp or to taste Salt Sesame oil - 4 Tbsp or more if you want to store it for longer...

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Capsicum rice

Capsicum rice:     Before we go to the recipe lets see the benefits of capsicum. There are numerous healthy reasons to eat capsicum. It has Vitamin C and is an excellent source of Vitamin A and beta-carotene. It is low in fat and calories and hence does not increase the levels of bad cholesterol in the body. Having said all the above, do u have any reason to avoid this recipe. I am not a great lover of capsicum, but I love to eat...

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Sakkari pongal/ sweet pongal

Pongal is round the corner and it won't be apt without a Sakkari pongal. For all those who wonder what it is , Pongal (பொங்கல்) is a harvest festival  celebrated  at the end of the harvest season. Pongal is a four day festival which usually takes place from January 13 to 16 . On January 14, this dish is made with the rice from harvest . Happy to share this recipe. Ingredients : 1. Raw rice - 1 cup 2. Moong...

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Parotta

Parotta is one of my favorite. The very little time I go to restaurant when I was a kid, I always used to order this. I was glad when I could make it home. Ofcourse it is exactly not like what you get in restaurant but a good option to make it fresh at home. Ingredients : ( makes around 10) All purpose flour - 2 cup Oil - 1/4 cup ( for making dough ) Salt to taste Oil - 2 tbsp Method : 1. Mix maida, oil, salt and water to make a soft...

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Senai kazhangu fry / Yam fry / Elephant foot yam fry

One of my all time favorite. I just love it. I don't get fresh Yam in the place that I live now and  I missed it so much. Luckily I got it now and quickly got it. So here is the simple recipe that's my favorite. Ingredients : Elephant foot yam - 1 medium size Chilli powder - 3/4  Tbsp  Coriander powder -3/4 Tbsp  Tamarind - 1 ball of gooseberry size Salt to taste Oil - 4 Tbsp or more...

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Paneer butter masala

Paneer butter masala : Paneer butter masala is paneer cooked in rich tomato gravy. This curry is perfect for parties or treat your kids and family at home with this rich gravy. My kid goes crazy for this curry. Ingredients : Butter - 3 Tbsp Ginger garlic paste - 1.5 tsp Tomato ketchup - 6 tsp Tomato purée - 1/2 cup Heavy Whipping cream - 1/2 cup Chilli powder - 1 tsp Cumin powder - 1 tsp Garam masala - 1 tsp Paneer - 20 piece Kasthuri methi powder...

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Vegetable fried rice

Vegetable Fried rice :      The best part I like about Vegetable fried rice is that it is loaded with vegetables. I heard it is usually made with leftover rice. I would say it is worth making it fresh. The main part is that the rice should be cold like a leftover rice to get the real form. It's simple and easy.  Let's go for it. Ingredients : Long grain rice or basmati rice - 1.5 cup Cabbage - 2 cup Capsicum  - 1 cup Carrot...

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