tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-79467373712685887572011-11-27T18:38:01.679-07:00Pallavihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11419260868751933496noreply@blogger.comBlogger371100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7946737371268588757.post-55076928870476545042009-03-16T17:02:00.005-06:002009-03-16T17:26:45.453-06:00

I've decided to start a new post section for Weekend Cooking. I usually try to cook a complete meal on Friday nights and Saturdays. The rest of the days it usually ends up being curry and roti, after a long day at work. Here is my first plate...I made..1. White Rice2. Mango Dal (not pictured)3. Simple Potato Curry (see below for the recipe) 4. Tomato Chutney (bought it in India)5. Tomato Rasam6.

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Dal!!!! What a wonderful dish and so easy to make on those week days when you are tired from work and don't have the energy to stand at the stove. It is even easier with a pressure cooker, since you can just cook your rice and dal at the same time in about 10 minutes.INGREDIENTS1 Mango -- using a peeler, discard the outer green layer of the mango and scrap around the center of the mango, until

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Wow...I just can't believe I've been gone so long from the blogging work. I need to get back on track. I have a lot of recipes to post, but I just couldn't find the time to upload them to my computer. Will try to be more disciplined now.Rajma is a very versatile curry, it's great with roti and puri, but it can be eaten just as well with plain rice or rice dishes like pulao or biryani. It's great

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Wow! I can't believe I haven't blogged much for the month of February. I've just been really busy with work, but I have a lot of pictures and recipes to upload. Stay tuned....I'm so excited Slumdog won all those awards at the oscars! That movie totally deserved it!

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I just love this stuff!! It's too bad we can only get it a few months out of the year. It's so easy to make into different varieties too. This is my all time favorite recipe with Arbi.INGREDIENTS6 ArbiRed Chilli PowderTurmericSaltOilTADKAMustard SeedsJeeraUrid DalChanna DalRed ChilliesPROCEDUREBoil the arbi in a pressure cooker until soft. You can also do this on a stove top or in the microwave.

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Ok, I'll be the first to admit that I'm not much of a fan for tomatoes. There's very few things I'll eat tomatoes in it. At the same time, I love rasam, but I always have to make sure I don't get any tomatoes in my rice. So, here's what I do....I use tomato paste, doesn't make a difference in the taste!!!INGREDIENTS2 big spoonfuls Tomato Paste -- I used the regular kind from Hunt's, but any kind

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Mmmmmm.....Tindora...you can call this my second favorite vegetable. My first, of course, being Potato. I usually make a fry, but this time I thought I'll try something different. So, I just put in everything I could find, but let me tell you, it was delicious!INGREDIENTSabout 50 Tindora -- cut any way you like, I made rounds1/2 medium Onion -- finely chopped1 tsp Ginger-Garlic Paste3 tbsp Dry

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INGREDIENTS 1 medium Cabbage -- finely chopped1/2 medium Onion -- finely chopped1 cup Peas3 to 4 Green Chillies -- more or less depending on your spice levels2 tsp Ginger-Garlic PasteSaltRed Chili PowderTurmericOilTADKAMustard SeedsJeeraChanna DalPROCEDUREFill half of a microwave safe bowl with water and add in the chopped cabbage. Cook until the soft.Heat about 2 tbsp of oil in a pan and add in

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Ah! The famous Pav Bhaji! Something that can be enjoyed in so many different ways. It's just as famous at the Chaat places in India, as it is at a dinner party. I had a Chaat dinner party over the weekend, with some store bought frozen samosas and pani puri, but I had to make the pav bhaji from scratch. Here's what I did...INGREDIENTS for the Bhaji1 medium Onion -- chopped finely1 medium Green

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I see so many different variations to the regular dosa, so I'm just putting up my version of the recipe I've seen else where -- the Rava Dosa. INGREDIENTS1 cup Sooji1 cup Rice Floura pinch Baking SodaBlack PepperSalt1/4 cup Sour CurdWaterJeeraOilPROCEDUREIn a mixing bowl, add the sooji, rice flour, baking soda, jeera, salt, black pepper and dry mix everything. Now make a batter (should be

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Here are two easy to make curries that are great with Rice or Roti.Potato and Capsicum CurryIsn't it strange how no matter where we are we still refer to Green Pepper as Capsicum when it is referenced in a curry? Well, I find it odd anyway, I might just be one of those strange people! :)Here's a simple every day curry that is easy to make on those nights when you don't have a lot of energy to

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INGREDIENTS1/2 can of Tomato Paste -- I used the other half of the paste I had left after making Choleabout 2 1/2 cups Water1/4 cup Milk1 tbsp ButterToppings -- I used Garlic and Cheese croutons and tortilla chipsSaltBlack Pepper1 tsp Dhania PowderPROCEDUREIn a pan, mix the tomato paste with water until there are no lumps and you get a water like consistency. The soup will thicken as it cooks, so

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INGREDIENTS1 cup freshly ground Coconut -- I used the frozen kinda handful Peanuts3 to 4 Green Chillies -- you can use less or more based on your spice preference1/4 inch Ginger pieceSalt 1 tsp Lime JuiceWaterTADKAMustard Seeds Cumin SeedsUrid DalChanna DalRed ChilliesPROCEDUREGrind the coconut, peanuts, green chillies and ginger. Add as much or as little water as you'd like, add salt and blend

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INGREDIENTS2 cans Garbanzo Beans -- washed. You can also get the regular beans and soak them in water overnight1/2 can Tomato Paste -- about 3 oz. I used the 6 oz can of the regular Hunts Tomato Paste1 small Onion -- finely choppedWaterOilSaltTurmericChanna MasalaDhania MasalaAmchur PowderRed Chilli PowderPROCEDUREIn a large pan, heat oil and add the chopped onion.Once the onion softens, add in

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INGREDIENTS1 cup Curd2 tbsp Besanhandful Bottlegourd Pieces3 to 4 Green Chillies2 to 3 Curry LeavesTurmericRed Chilli Powder -- optional, if the spice from the green chillies isn't enoughSaltWaterOilTADKAMustard SeedsUrid Dal -- optionalChanna Dal -- optionalJeera2 Red ChilliesMethi SeedsHing -- optionalPROCEDUREIn a small bowl, add the besan and whisk it with a little bit of water until it gets

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So yesterday it was the Pulao and today it's the Raita....Of course, everyone knows how to make Raita, but here's my recipe anyway:INGREDIENTS1 Cucumber -- english or regular -- but the english one doesn't have any seeds -- peeled and grated finely1 Carrot -- peeled and grated finely3 to 4 cups Whisked Yogurt/Curd -- you can also use buttermilk if you like your raita runnyCumin PowderBlack

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INGREDIENTS3 cups Basmati Rice -- washed1/2 medium Onion -- thinly sliced1 medium Tomato -- thinly sliced1 medium Potato -- cubed1 medium Carrot -- cut into thin strips1 cup chopped Green Beans -- I used the frozen kind1/2 cup Green Peas -- again I used frozenhandful Mint -- finely choppedhandful Coriander -- finely chopped6 Green Chillies -- slit lenghtwise1/8 cup butter1/4 cup oilGinger/Garlic

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I never really liked cauliflower, it's just a vegetable I eat if there is nothing else, but mom makes this a lot and I love it this way because you don't really taste the cauliflower too much.INGREDIENTS1 whole Cauliflower -- seperated into bite size florets4 tbsp Besan1 tsp JeeraTurmericSaltRed Chilli PowderOilPROCEDUREAdd the florets and enough water to soak them, in a microwave safe bowl. Heat

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INGREDIENTS2 Maggie Vegetable Atta Noddles -- available in any Indian grocery store2 Maggie Masala Packets -- come with the noddlesVegetables of your choice -- I used Cabbage, Carrots, Green Peppers -- chopped finely3 Green ChilliesBlack PepperSaltOilWaterPROCEDUREIn a microwave safe bowl, add the noodles and enough water to soak the noodles. Heat the noodles in the microwave until they are just

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HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL!!!!!! Yea, yea I know I'm a little late. I was waiting to post something sweet as my first recipe of the new year and I finally found some time to make the following. Sorry about the picture, it was the best my camera could do!!INGREDIENTS4 Carrots -- grated finely1 cup Milk5 tbsp Sugar1 1/2 tsp Ghee - 3 tsp if it's already meltedOptional Garnishings (I used Raisins, Cashews

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One of my favorite snacks of all time and so easy to make!INGREDIENTSOil to deep fryFILLING1 and 1/2 cup Moong DalMustard SeedsCumin SeedsFennel Seeds (Saunf)Coriander PowderGaram Masala PowderRed Chilli PowderSaltSHELL1 cup Maida2 tbsp OilSaltWaterPROCEDUREMix all of the shell ingredients and make a soft dough similar to chapati dough. Keep this aside for atleast a 1/2 hour.At the same time,

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INGREDIENTS3 medium sized Eggplants3/4 medium Onion -- finely chopped1 1/2 tsp Red Chilli Powder (or to taste)1/2 tsp Turmeric Powder1 tsp Salt (or to taste)4 Tbsp OilPROCEDUREGrind and make a paste of the chopped onion, chilli powder, turmeric and salt.Part each eggplant on the top into fours and add in the grinded onion mixture.In a pan, heat oil, and add in the stuffed eggplant.Cover and let

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I'm sure everyone has their own version of this simple yet yummy sweet, but here's mine...Sorry abput the picture, but it was the best I could do, I just couldn't wait to dig into the sweetness. INGREDIENTS4 Bread SlicesButter for toasting1 cup Milk1/2 cup Sugar3 pods CardamomPROCEDUREMake the cardamom into a fine powder and keep it aside.Toast each bread slice with a little bit of butter until

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INGREDIENTS4 medium Carrots -- chopped into desired size pieces1/2 medium Onion -- finely chopped1 medium Tomato -- cubed1/2 cup Peas -- I use the frozen kind1 tsp Ginger-Garlic Paste1/4 tsp Turmeric Powder1 tsp Red Chilli Powder1 tsp Garam Masala1/2 cup Milk (or Yogurt)2 tbsp OilSaltPROCEDUREMicrowave the chopped carrots for about 5 minutes in a bowl with water. The water will help the carrots

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This is a recipe I like to make when I don't have a lot of time, but still gives me that slow cooked taste.INGREDIENTSMixed Veggies - your choice (I used a 1/4 bag of frozen veggies that had beans, corn and carrots and 1 medium potato peeled and finely cubed)1/2 finely chopped Onion1/2 tsp ginger-garlic paste1/2 cup Milk1/4 tsp Turmeric Powder1 tbsp Chilli Powder1 tbsp Garam Masala3/4 tbsp

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If you haven't figured it out yet, I just love potatoes! I could eat them every day. Here's another version of the potato curry. I'm sure more will come later. INGREDIENTS4 large Potatoes1/2 Onion - finely chopped5 Green Chilliesa pinch TurmericSaltChilli Powder - optional2 tsp Cumin Powder2 tsp Garam Masala1/2 tsp Lime Juice2 tbsp OilTADKAMustard SeedsJeeraUrid DalChanna DalRed

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INGREDIENTS 4 cups Cooked Rice2 1/2 cups Yogurt or Curd4 Green Chillies - chopped finely3 Curry LeavesSaltTADKAMustard SeedsJeeraChanna DalUrid DalRed ChilliesPROCEDUREMash warm rice until it feels soft, but not a paste. You can just mix it by hand. Add salt and yogurt and mix everything well with the rice. In a small tadka pan, add all the tadka ingredients. When the mustard seeds splutter, add

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INGREDIENTS4 cups Cooked Rice1/2 Onion - finely chopped1 Tomato - cubed4 Green Chillies - slit lenghtwise4 Curry Leaves2 tbsp Oila pinch TurmericSaltTADKAMustard SeedsJeeraUrid DalChanna DalRed ChilliesHing - optionalPROCEDUREIf using rice that was made on a previous day, you'll need to heat it up first. I put the rice in the microwave for about 5 minutes (the time may vary depending on your

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We had a few people over to our house for lunch yesterday and here's the menu. Recipes follow...Curry Puff RollsPotato CurrySambarTamarind RiceYogurtPapadTomato Pickle -- My mother-in-law made this for us in India, I'll have to get the recipe from her.Mango Pickle -- My grandma made this. Gulab Jaamon -- I'm not any good at making desserts, so mom made these for me. They were delicious, I'll post

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INGREDIENTS2 1/2 cups Cooked Rice3 to 4 tsp Tamarind Paste2 tsp Turmeric Powder4 Curry Leaves4 Green Chillies - cut lengthwisehandful Peanuts3 tbsp OilSaltTADKAMustard SeedsJeeraUrid DalChanna Dal4 Red ChilliesPROCEDUREIn a flat pan, gently mix the cooked rice with 1 tbsp oil and salt until everything is well mixed. Let this sit for 10 minutes.In a small pan, add the remaining 2 tbsp of oil and

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INGREDIENTStwo sheets Pepperidge Farm Puff Pastries4 large Potatoes - boiled and cubed1/2 Onion - finely chopped3 tbsp Red Pepper Flakes1/2 tsp Tumeric PowderSalt1 tsp Ginger/Garlic PasteOilPROCEDUREHeat oil in a pan, add the onion and let them soften. Add the ginger/garlic paste. Now add the potatoes, salt, tumeric powder and red pepper flakes. Mix well. This mixture can be stored in a

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INGREDIENTS1/2 medium Onion - cut into thin strips2 medium Totamtoes - cubed1/2 medium Carrot - cut into thin strips4 cut frozen Drumsticks1/4 cut Bottlegourd2 Green Chillies - cut lengthwise4 Curry Leaves2 to 4 tsp Tamarind Paste1 cup Toor Dal 61/2 cups Water1 tsp TumericSambar PowderSalt to TasteTADKAMustard SeedsJeera3 Red ChilliesPROCEDUREFirst cook the toor dal in a pressure cooker with 2

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INGREDIENTS1/2 large Onion - finely chopped4 large Potatoes - boiled and cubeda small bunch Cilantro - finely chopped 1 tsp Ginger/Garlic Paste1 tbsp Red Chilli Powder1 tsp Turmeric PowderSalt to taste2 tbsp OilTADKAJeeraChanna Dal2 Red ChilliesPROCEDUREHeat a pan with the oil and add the tadka ingredients. Once the dal browns, add the chopped onion and let it soften. Now add the ginger/garlic

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I've been making to make this recipe from Sagari's Besan Ka Cheela for a very long time. I am glad I waited because now there is proof that I've tired it. The pictures didn't turn out as great as Sagari's, but the Besan Ka Cheelas were delicious! Thanks, Sagari! Here are my modifications.:I didn't have any corn flour or chat masala at home. I substituted the chat masala with channa masala, used

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No, we didn't cook/eat the flag!!!! I had some chopped carrots and green peppers in the freezer and 2 medium potatoes. None of them, on their own, would make enough curry for both of us. So I decided to combine them all. INGREDIENTS3 Small Carrots 1 and 1/2 Green Peppers2 Medium Potatoes1/2 Medium Onion1 and 1/2 tsp Ginger/Garlic Paste1/2 tsp Tumeric Powder2 tsp Salt 1 tbsp Chilli Powder 1 tbsp

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Well, as promised! Here's that first blog.I love fried food. I know it isn't good for me, but it's still delicious.One of my all time favorites is Tindora (Dondakai) Fry.Here's the version mom taught me, with a few modifications made by my husband.INGREDIENTSTindora - 1/2 lbTumeric - a pinchSalt - to tasteChilli Powder - to tasteOilTADKAMustard SeedsCumin SeedsUrad DalChanna DalMASALAGaram

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Since my husband and I both work, and only get the weekend to relax, I haven't had a chance to cook anything significant enough to be my first post. I plan to cook something today, take pictures and get started on this blog journey.

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