Aathidhyam

KASHMIRI PULAO

2011-08-07T07:23:00.000-07:00

Hi Buddies,
I am sorry for vanishing all of a sudden. Always said that something new is always exciting and takes away major portion of your time... well I am no exception. Had a tough time with job, adjusting to the new environment etc and etc so many things to catch and steady myself. Meanwhile I completely forgot that I was a blogger with so many friends and encouragement to keep me going.
Now I would like to make up for the lost time and also would like to thank my friends Hari Chandana, Kanthi garu and my precious buddies for your time to time cheer and motivation.
I am posting Kashmiri Pulao just to ring a bell to all the dearies that I am back with a bang. Promise to post from now on regularly. Do shower your support on me and my blog.
Here we go.....
KASHMIRI PULAO

INGREDIENTS
Basmati Rice- 2 cups
Salt- 1 tsp
Sugar- 2 tsps
Saffron- one pinch
Cardamom- 3-4 pods
Ghee- 2-3 tbsps
VEGETABLES
Carrots- 3/4 th cup
Beans - 3-4 chopped finely
Sweet corn- 3-4 tbsps
FRESH FRUITS
Apple - 1 finely sliced.
Pineapple- handful (Sliced) (Optional)
Cherries
Tutti Fruity
DRY FRUITS
Cashews- 3-4 tbsps
Almonds- 2 tbsps sliced
Raisins- 1 tbsp (I don't prefer the taste of Raisins much, increase the quantity as per your taste)
PROCEDURE

Cook Rice with Saffron, Sugar and Salt. Add one tsp of Oil so that the grains do not stick. Keep it aside. Boil the vegetables until they soften adding a pinch of salt. Remove and keep it aside. Take a frying pan. Add ghee and fry cashews, almonds and raisins until golden brown in colour. To the same pan. Add cooked Rice and boiled vegetables. Adjust salt and a Pinch of sugar. Mix all the ingredients well. Off the flame.
Finally add the cut fruits and tutti fruity. Garnish it accordingly and Serve.

ANDHRA PULIHORA

2010-10-24T21:55:00.000-07:00

Here comes the festive delight ~ Andhra Pulihora (Tamarind rice) all the way from Andhra. There are many variations like mango pulihora, sesame seeds pulihora, sweet pulihora etc and etc. The list goes unending. I will be sharing all those delicacies within a short while. So stay tuned.
ANDHRA PULIHORA

INGREDIENTS
Rice - 1 glass
Water -2 glasses
Turmeric powder - 1/2 tsp
Oil - 1 spoon
Urad dal- 2 spoons
Chana dal- 2 spoons
Mustard seeds - 1/2 tsp
Ground nuts- 2 spoons
Cashew nuts - handful
dry red chillies- 4
Green chillie -4 halved
Curry leaves- 1 stem
Salt - as per taste
Sugar - a pinch
Tamarind juice- 3 tsps (adjust if required)
Oil- 4 tbsps
For taste (Powder)
Sesame seeds- 2 tbsps
Dry red chillies- 2-3
Powder- Dry roast sesame seeds and dry red chillies until golden brown in colour. Allow it to cool and then grind into fine powder.
PROCEDURE-

Wash and pressure cook rice(1 glass rice + 2 glasses of water) by adding turmeric powder and oil. Once the rice is cooked keep it aside. Now take a kadhai an heat oil in it. Fry mustard seeds, chana dal, urad dal, ground nuts, cashew nuts, dried red chillies, green chillies and curry leaves. Once they are fried add tamarind pulp, sugar and cook for 5 mins. Keep stirring on and off. When oil floats on top add salt. Now add cooked rice and mix all the ingredients well and finally add sesame seeds powder. Mix once again. Adjust salt if required(use salt water intead of using salt directly). Transfer the contents into a sewrving bowl and serve.

SOYA AND TOMATO CURRY

2010-10-18T22:24:00.000-07:00

Hi all!
I am extremely sorry for vanishing so suddenly. Your dear Chaithra is no more a college student carrying all the science records in her heavy bag. Now Chaithra is associated with American bank and she is working. Yippeeeeeeeeeeeee. So there you are...Got the reason right. This sudden turnaround in my life kept me very busy and now things are slowly stabilizing and I am back to the game and will be updating my blog regularly from now on.
I take this opportunity to thank you all for your wonderful support and encouragement. I will not let you folks down and will treat you all with yummy delicacies.
Today's special is Soya and Tomato curry. Very nutritious and tasty preparation and works as perfect accompaniment with hot roti.
SOYA AND TOMATO CURRY

INGREDIENTS-
Soya nuggets(Meal maker) - 1 cup
Tomatoes - 2 sliced finely
Onions- 2 chopped
Garlic- 3 flakes
Curry leaves - 1 stem
Mustard seeds - 1 tsp
Salt- as required
Red chilli powder - 1/4 th tsp
Green chillies - 4 halved
Garam masala - 1/2 tsp
PROCEDURE

Bring soya nuggets to boil in water and squeeze off excess water. Heat oil in a kadhai and add crushed garlic flakes, green chillies, mustard seeds, curry leaves and fry. Now add onions and saute until they are golden brown in colour and add tomatoes. Add soya nuggets and salt. Mix all the ingredients well and cook for 5 mins. Now add garam masala and red chilli powder. Mix well and add chopped coriander. Off the flame and transfer the contents into a serving bowl. Serve it along with hot rotis and raw onions.

TEASEL GOURD FRY

2010-08-26T22:03:00.000-07:00

Simple, easy to prepare and very tasty fry.

TEASEL GOURD FRY ~ AKAKARAKAYA VEPUDU
INGREDIENTS

Teasel gourd - 1/2 kh (wash, wipe and halved)
Oil - 2 -3 tbsp
Salt - as per taste
Red chilli powder - as per taste
PROCEDURE-

Heat oil in a cooking vessel and fry teasel gourd pieces until golden brown in colour and crisp. Add salt and red chilli powder. Mix all the ingredients well and cook for 1-2 mins. Remove excess oil if any and then off the flame. Transfer the contents into a serving bowl. Serve hot with rice and a dollop of ghee. Ahhhhhhhhhh........... i wish i had my lunch on time. Bcoz of this night shift chakkar i m unable to do so and missing these things very badly.

RASGULLA

2010-08-22T02:15:00.000-07:00

Bong indulgence.My love for sweets and chocolates is un ending and thanks to mom for satiating my craving for sweets and Rasgulla. Here we go.....
RASGULLA

INGREDIENTS
Home made paneer - 10 balls (Paneer shaped into balls)
Sugar - 2 cups
Water- 1 cup
Cardamom powder- pinch
PROCEDURE-

Crumble home made paneer and knead it well (say 5-8 mins). Now shape them into small balls and keep them aside. Bring to boil sugar and water. Once sugar dissolves and the mixture thickens then slowly drop these balls into sugar syrup. Cook for 4-5 mins and adjust consistency if required.Now add elaichi powder. Paneer balls double in their size. Off the flame and transfer the contents into a serving dish. Serve hot/ chilled.

CHEKKALU ~ RICE CRACKERS

2010-08-18T20:36:00.000-07:00

Andhra chekkalu ~ Rice crackers make perfect munchables with tea/coffee.
For Giveaway winner...........scroll down.
CHEKKALU~ RICE CRACKERS

INGREDIENTS
Rice flour- 2 cups
Water- 1/2 to 1 cup( consistency - chapathi dough)
Ginger garlic paste - 1 tsp
Red chilli powder - as per taste
Salt - as per taste
Sesame seeds - 1-3 tbsps
Ground nuts - handful (optional)
Roughly torn curry leaves - few
Butter - 1 tsp
Water- for mixing
Oil- for deep frying
PROCEDURE-

Bring water to boil in a vessel.Off the flame and add rice flour and salt to it.Mix all the ingredeints well and avoid the formation of lumps. Cover it with lid and allow it to stand for 5-10 mins. Add the remaining ingredients.After 10 mins, knead the dough using ghee/oil/butter. Now take small proportions of this mixture and flatten it with the help of your hand into 4-5 inches. Meanwhile heat oil in a kadhai and slowly drop them into oil one after the other. Deep fry until golden brown and then place them on absorbent paper and then store in air tight container.
Let's come back to the CSN give away winner~ It is Nithu Bala of Nithu's kitchen. Congratulations Nithu. CSN executive will revert to you with all the details

GIVE AWAY & LENTIL DUMPLINGS

2010-08-14T02:37:00.000-07:00

Hey all,
Sorry for not updating my blog.I m pre occupied with many things and i m having an exciting news for you all all the way from CSN Stores. The lucky winner is gonna win a $ 40 worth gift certificate.At CSN Stores you find a wide and exciting range of products starting from Le creuset cookwares, entertainment centres, home decoratives and many more.Cookware is often the focal point of the kitchen.Cookware, Dinnerware and cutlery sets enhance your kitchen's beauty. So choose the Perfect cookware sets that caters to our needs.Do visit CSN Stores.
All u have to do is just comment on my guest book and let me know how you feel about about Aathidhyam, areas i need to work and ur favourite recipe along with you location.That's it.I m gonna select the lucky winner randomly on 16th of August.All the Best.
Now lets come back to our dish.
No festival is complete without Garelu.After idli the second position is given to Vada.Many names to this crispy golden brown dish like Medu vada,Vada,Lentil dumplings,Vadai etc n etc,this list goes unending.Adding chopped onions,cabbage to the normal vada adds one more name i.e, Onion lentil dumplings.
LENTIL DUMPLINGS

Ulli Garelu
INGREDIENTS-
Urad dal--1 and 1/2 cup
Uncooked rice-1 tbsp
Ginger-1 piece (finely chopped)
Onion-1 big size(chopped)
Cabbage-2 spoons (chopped)(Optional)
Green chillies-2-3(chopped)
Pepper-2 tsps(optional)
Salt-to taste
Oil -for frying
PROCEDURE-

Soak urad dal and uncooked rice for 6 hours.Now grind this dal into fine paste by adding little water and salt.Now to this paste add chopped ginger,chopped onions,chopped cabbage and green chillies.Mix all these ingredients well.Adjust salt if required.Meanwhile heat oil in a wok and make sure that it is hot.Now wet your hands with oil.Take lemon sized ball of this mixture and make it flat and make a small hole in the centre.Now slowly drop it into hot oil and cook until golden brown.
Serving tip-Serve hot with sambar and any chutney.

YELLOW CUCUMBER CHUTNEY

2010-08-09T08:20:00.000-07:00

My dad's favourite chutney.Simple and easy to prepare.
YELLOW CUCUMBER CHUTNEY ~ DOSAKAYA PACCHADI

INGREDIENTS
Yellow cucumber - 1 cup (deseeded & cut into small pieces)
Onions- 1/2 th cup (chopped)
Dry red chillies - 3 (broken)
Green chillies- 4 (chopped)
Mustard seeds- 1/4 th tsp
Coriander - handful (chopped)
Sugar - pinch
Salt- as per taste
Oil- 2 tbsps
PROCEDURE-

Heat oil in a cooking vessel and fry mustard seeds, green chillies and dry red chillies.Grind green chillies,dry red chillies along with 1/4th cup of yellow cucumber into a smooth paste. Now add this prepared mixture to the remaining 3/4 th cup of Yellow cucumber pieces. Also add onions, salt, sugar and chopped coriander. Mix all the ingredients well and allow it to stand for about 30 mins and then serve it along with rice.

DOUBLE KA MEETA ~ BREAD PUDDING

2010-08-07T03:05:00.000-07:00

My favourite Hyderabadi dessert~ Double Ka Meetha
DOUBLE KA MEETA

INGREDIENTS
Fruit bread/white bread- 12 slices
Sugar-1 and 1/2 cup(adjust)
Water-1/2 cup
Cardamom - 5-6 pods(powdered)
Ghee/oil- for deep frying
Cashews and raisins-1/2 cup(fried in ghee)
Cherries- for garnishing
Milk- 1/4 th cup
PROCEDURE

Heat ghee/oil in a cooking vessel and fry bread slices until golden brown and place them on a absorbent paper. Meanwhile prepare sugar syrup in a sauce pot by adding sugar, water and cardamom powder.Now add Fried bread slices to it.Mash it slightly.Now add boiled milk to it and then cook for 1-2 mins. Add cashew nuts and raisins.Mix all the ingredients well.Remove excess ghee/oil and garnish with cherries.Serve hot/cold.

SAGO SPONGE DOSA

2010-08-02T08:46:00.000-07:00

One of my all time favourite morning tiffin.Innovative version of sponge dosa by mom and this dosa simply melts.
SAGO SPONGE DOSA

INGREDIENTS
Sago palm(Saggu biyyam)-1 glass (preferably coffee glass)
Rice-3 glasses
Urad dal-1 glass
Salt-little
Ghee/clarified butter-as required
FOR TOPPING-
In a bowl add grated carrots,chopped onions,green chillies,jeera,sweet corn,salt and mix.
PROCEDURE-

Soak sago palm,urad dal and uncooked rice for 6-7 hours.Then grind them into fine paste by adding salt and allow it to ferment overnight.Heat griddle and to it add the batter and spread it in circular motion as thinly as possible. Moisten the edges with ghee/oil. Spread/add the above prepared topping, and shallow fry on slow fire (sim) till golden brown.
Serve hot with tomato chutney.

ROTI N CHOLE

2010-07-31T03:18:00.000-07:00

All time favourite chole with roti
ROTI N CHOLE

INGREDIENTS
Chick peas- 1/2 cup
Potatoes-2 (boiled and mashed)
Onion-2 medium sized
Tomato-4 medium sized
Jeera-1 tsp
Oil-2 tbsp
Garlic-3-4 flakes
Ginger-small piece
Salt-as per taste
Red chilli powder- as per taste
Turmeric powder-1 tsp
Coriander-Handful (chopped)
Garam masala- 1 tsp
Mustard seeds- 1/2 tsp
PROCEDURE

Soak channa over night and pressure cook until 4-5 whistles.Heat oil in a pan and fry mustard seeds, jeera and add turmeric powder.Grind tomatoes,onions,garlic,ginger and green chilli into a fine paste. Now add this puree to the pan and fry till the raw smell subsides.Cook till oil floats on top.Now add mashed potatoes and boiled channa.Now add salt, red chilli powder and garam masala.Add water if required.Once you get the required consistency then add coriander. Transfer the contents into a serving bowl and garnish with raw onions and coriander.
Now go ahead and prepare Roti.
Click here for Roti procedure.
While serving just sprinkle lemon juice and serve with onion rings.
Sending this to Mymoonahs' Iftar moments Hijri Event 1431

SPICY POHA MIXTURE

2010-07-29T01:50:00.000-07:00

Easy to prepare and kids friendly delight.
SPICY POHA MIXTURE
INGREDIENTS

Poha/Rice flakes - 1/2 kg
Ground nuts- 5 tbsps
Cashew nuts- 5 tbsps
Roasted Bengal gram- 2 tbsps
Raisins- handful
Curry leaves- handful(tear)
Turmeric powder-1/2 tsp
Salt-as per taste
Red chilli powder-as per taste
Sugar- pinch
Oil-for deep frying
PROCEDURE-
Heat oil in a cooking vessel and then fry ground nuts, cashew nuts and roasted Bengal gram. Remove and keep it aside.Now fry Rice flakes for 1-2 secs and immediately transfer them onto a absorbent paper.Also fry curry leaves.Finally add turmeric powder, salt, red chilli powder and sugar.Off the flame and add fried rice flakes,ground nuts,cashew nuts, roasted bengal gram and raisins.Mix all the ingredients well and spread this mixture on absorbent paper and remove excess oil if any.Serve or else store it in air tight container.

RAVA DOSA

2010-07-27T03:40:00.000-07:00

South Indian Crepe and my favourite crispy and golden Rava dosa.
RAVA DOSA

INGREDIENTS
Rice flour-1 cup
Maida-1 cup
Suji/Semolina-1 cup
Cumin seeds- 1-2 tsps
Green chillies- 3-4 chopped finely
Salt-as per taste
Curry leaves- 2 stems (tear)
Grated carrot- 2 tsps
Water-as required
Oil/Ghee-as required
STEP BY STEP PHOTOS

PROCEDURE

Combine rice flour, maida and suji in a bowl and add water as required and consistency should be like Dosa batter.Allow it to stand for 30 mins.Now add cumin seeds, green chillies, curry leaves, grated carrot and salt.Add water if required and batter should be of pouring consistency.Pre heat iron tawa for 1 min on high and then add ladle full of dosa batter starting from one point in a circular motion.See that it is even and avoid lumps esp in the middle.Driizle oil/ghee along the edges and allow it to turn golden brown and crisp.Remove and serve hot with Tomato Chutney/Peanut chutney/Ginger chutney or with Peanut powder and Sambar.

REPOST~SPICY SOYACHUNKS PULAO

2010-07-26T04:26:00.000-07:00

Sending my Spicy Soya chunks Pulao to My Legume Love Affair (MLLA) # 25 hosted by Siri of Siri's corner and Susan~The Well Seasoned Cook
You can find the recipe HERE

GARDEN FRESH PIZZA

2010-07-24T02:22:00.000-07:00

I love garden fresh pizza i.e, pizza loaded with veggies.After pestering my mom for almost 1 and 1/2 weeks,she prepared this yummy pizza for my sake yesterday.Thank you so much Mom. It is finger licking good..
Here comes my mom made version.
GARDEN FRESH PIZZA

INGREDIENTS-
Readymade Pizza base-1(12 inches)
FOR TOPPINGS-
Capsicum-1(sliced)
Tomato-1(sliced)
Onion-1(sliced)
Pizza sauce-for applying
Oregano-1-2 tbsps
Chilli flakes-1 tbsp
Salt-as required
Mozzarella cheese-as required
Butter-as required
Carom seeds-1/2 tsp(optional)
PROCEDURE-

Apply butter to pizza base,followed by pizza sauce/tomato sauce as per requirement.In a bowl,add salt,carom seeds. sliced onions,tomatoes and capsicum.Mix them.Assemble this mixture on pizza base.Sprinkle oregano and chilli flakes.Finally top it with generous amounts of Mozzarella cheese.Now bake in pre heated oven around 200 degrees for 15-20 mins or until the crust is slightly brown and cheese is slightly golden and melts.
NOTE-Modify your ingredients as per your taste and let your imagination go wild while choosing your toppings.
Forgot to charge my dad's camera.So took these pics using my Samsung corby mobile.Will try to change them as soon as possible

COCONUT RICE

2010-07-22T03:20:00.000-07:00

Easy to prepare and tasty version.
COCONUT RICE

INGREDIENTS
Cooked rice-2 cups
Grated coconut-1 cup
Oil-5 tbsps
Ghee-2 tbsps
Cashews-handful
Groundnuts-3 tbsps
Salt-to taste
FOR SEASONING-
Urad dal- 1 tsp
Mustard seeds- 1/2 tsp
Chana dal-1 tsp
Curry leaves- 2 stems
Green chillies-5-8(halved)
Dry red chilli - 2 broken
PROCEDURE-

Heat oil+ ghee in a cooking vessel and fry mustard seeds, urad dal, channa dal, ground nuts, cashew nuts,curry leaves, dry red chillies and green chillies.Now add grated coconut and saute for 2-3 mins(until slightly brown).Add salt.Finally add cooked rice and mix all the ingredients well.Adjust salt if required and then serve.

CURRIED CAULIFLOWER WRAPS

2010-07-18T02:22:00.000-07:00

Simple and easy to prepare Curried Cauliflower wraps.
CAULIFLOWER CURRY(FOR FILLING)

INGREDIENTS
Cauliflower-2 cups
(florets washed and soaked in hot salt water and then drained)
Onion-1 chopped
Tomato-1 sliced
Potato- 1 cubed
Mustard seeds- 1/2 tsp
Garlic pods- 4-5 (crushed)
Dry red chillies - 5 broken
Turmeric powder -1/4 th tsp
Chilli powder- 1/2 tsp
Curry leaves -2 stems
Coriander-handful(chopped)
Oil-4 tsps
Water-1/2 cup
Salt-as required
Sugar-Pinch
Wheat flour- 3 tbsps(Mix it along with water and consistency should be like dosa batter)
PROCEDURE-
Heat oil in a pan and fry mustard seeds, garlic pods, curry leaves and dry red chilli.Now add turmeric powder and red chilli powder.Mix.Fry onions until translucent.Saute blanched florets ,tomatoes,potato cubes for 5 mins.Now add water and cover it with a lid and cook until soft(say 20-25 mins).Add salt,sugar and wheat flour + water.Mix all the ingredients well. Finally add coriander and cook for 2 more mins.Serve
FOR WRAPS

INGREDIENTS
Roti/Chapathi
Onions-2 chopped finely
Tomato sauce-1-2 tbsps(for 1 wrap)
Chaat masala-1 tsp
PROCEDURE-
Place roti on a plate and add above prepared cauliflower curry @ one end.Top it with onions and tomato sauce.Sprinkle chaat masala.Roll it in the form a wrap and serve.

SPICY SOYACHUNKS PULAO

2010-07-16T02:20:00.000-07:00

My sister's idea again...and her idea turns out to be a mildly spiced filling meal.Very nice and innovative way to use left over rice
SPICY SOYA CHUNKS RICE

INGREDIENTS
Cooked Rice-3cups
Tomato-2 sliced
Sweet corn n green peas- 1/2 cup
Onions-1 cup (Chopped)
Green chillies-7-8(halved)
Soyachunks/Mealmaker -1/2 cup
Garam masala-1 tsp
Salt-as required
Red chilli powder-1/2 tsp
Ginger garlic paste -1/2 tsp
Mustard seeds-1/2 tsp
Cashew nuts-handful
Jeera-1 tsp
Oil-3 tbsps
Coriander-handful chopped
Sugar-pinch
PROCEDURE-

Heat oil in a kadhai and fry ginger garlic paste, mustard seeds, jeera, green chillies and onions until translucent. Saute tomatoes, sweet corn and green peas. Then add red chilli powder,salt and garam masala.Meanwhile boil soya chunks and squeeze out excess of water.Add soya chunks and cook for 5 mins.Now add cooked rice and mix all the ingredients well.Cover it with lid and cook for 5 mins.Garnish with coriander.Remove from flame and transfer the contents into a serving bowl and serve.
Sending this to My Legume Love Affair -MLLA 25 hosted by Siri and Susan

CHOCO BIKIS

2010-07-14T02:55:00.000-07:00

Very simple and easy to prepare kids favourite Choco Bikis.Thanks to my sister Madhu for giving me this wonderful idea and when i prepared it for her.She was very happy and finished them within no time.
CHOCO BIKIS

INGREDIENTS
Dark chocolate- 200 gms
Cashew cookies-8-9
Fresh cream-2 tbsps (optional)
Powdered sugar-as required
Muesli- for garnishing
Cashews
PROCEDURE-

Melt dark chocolate and add fresh cream and powdered sugar to it.Mix all the ingredients well. Now take one cookie and dip it in this chocolate mixture,so that it forms a layer over it. Repeat the same procedure for rest of the cookies and place them on a plate greased with butter. Garnish them with muesli, nuts ,roasted sesame seeds or with honey coated corn flakes(crush them).
Note-You can use any variant of biscuits.Right from Good day cashew cookies to Mc.Vitties Digestives.Instead of Dark chocolate you can use cadbury's dairy milk(2-3 bars depending on the requirement)

ANDHRA CUISINE

2010-07-12T02:07:00.000-07:00

The rich heritage and culture of Andhra pradesh are reflected in the culinary skills of its people. The mere mention of Andhra and Hyderabadi cuisine brings before the mind's eye of wholesome meal accompanied by hot tasty pickles or biryani accompanied by an appetising aroma.Coastal Andhra,Rayalaseema and Telangana-the 3 regions of Andhra have distinctive style of cooking. Chillies and soices are used in abundance but this need not deter food lovers from indulging themselves in a feast.Moghlai influence in the Deccan made Moghlai cooking popular.

MOGHLAI
While Hyderabad is known for its wholesome biryani and a wide range of Non vegetarian as well as vegetarian fare,the coastal region of the state offers a wide choice as far as veg cooking and pickles are concerned.The chillies grown in the region are highly potent and give special flavour to the pickles.Not only meat and fowl that Moghlai deals with,we have Bagara baingan,Dalcha, Khaddu ka kheer,Mirchi ka salan etc.
HOT STUFF
Avakai is really hot and tangy Mango pickle and there is hardly any house hold in the region without preparing Avakai in the summer.A deadly combination fo sour mangoes with harsh chili powder and pungent mustard in oil gives it a heady taste.Gongura chutney is another speciality of Andhra region.In the coastal Andhra region ,Korivi karam (literally flaming chilli) is a rage.Ripe red chillies and tamarind are used to make this chutney .Abundant availability of fish,prawns and crabs has resulted in a wide range of varieties.
Another Andhra rice speciality is Pulihora in which Tamarind pulp,red and green chillies and condiments are used to give it a special taste.
In Rayalaseema regions Jowar is used in making Jowari rotis called Jonna rottelu and it is accompanied best when served with vegetarian or non-vegetarian side dishes.Ragi is also used to make a sticky mass called Ragi sangati,it is highly nutritious and ideal food for all ages.

SWEET INDULGENCE
Sweets and kheer are not everyday affairs but form part of the meal on special occasions in any part of the state.We have Hyderabadi delicacies like Sheer khorma, double ka meetha and Khubani ka meeta.In other parts of Andhra we have a milky delicacy called Parvannam(kheer).
SPICY POWDERS
Andhras also make spicy powders like Kandhi podi,Kobbari karam,Nalla karam,Karivepaku karam etc and these spicy powders are eaten with steamingly hot rice topped with ghee to keep the taste budes intact.
The cuisine of Andhra Pradesh is is a gourmet's delight truly.
Click on the below links and check out those delicacies from Andhra Food Bloggers-
Sailus food
Talimpu
Aathidhyam
Indian cuisine
Info courtesy-Andhra pradesh tourism catalogue
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CRISPY BAJJIS

2010-07-10T02:04:00.000-07:00

This is really very simple,easy to prepare and irresistable snack item.Perfect evening time snack and goes hand in hand with hot coffee/tea.
CRISP BAJJIS

INGREDIENTS
Left over Idli Batter - 2 cups
Rice flour-5 tbsps
Onions-2 chopped
Green chillies- 2-3 chopped
curry leaves- handful (tear)
coriander-handful (chopped)
Jeera -1 tsp
salt-as required
Oil-for deep frying.
PROCEDURE-

Combine all the ingredients in a bowl,add very little water if required.Meanwhile heat oil in a kadhai and it should be piping hot.Take small proportions of above prepared mixture and drop them in the oil to form small fritters.Deep fry until golden brown.Remove excess of oil using absorbent paper and then serve.Serve them with tomato sauce or tomato chutney or else with hot cup of coffee.
Note~Instead of idli batter you can use Dosa batter and replace rice flour with 1/2 cup of Maida and the remaining procedure is same.

KALAKHAND~MILK BURFI

2010-07-08T02:31:00.000-07:00

Lose yourself in mmm mouth watering kalakhand recipe straight from my mom's kitchen.
KALAKHAND~MILK BURFI
INGREDIENTS

Milk-2 ltrs
Powdered sugar-1/2 cup to 3/4 th cup
Condensed milk-3 tbsps(optional)
Ghee-1/4 th cup or else reduce it to 3 tbsps
Nuts(chopped pistachios,almonds,cashews n anjeer)-handful
Citric acid-1/2 tsp in 1/2 cup of water
PROCEDURE-

Boil 1 ltr of milk in a vessel till it reduces to half.As it comes to boil add citric acid solution.It curdles,off the flame and sieve this mixture using a muslin cloth and squeeze out excess water. Press it against hard weight.Leave it aside.This is called Chenna.Now boil the remaining 1 ltr of milk in another vessel.Boil until it is reduced to half.Add the above prepared chenna and stir this mixture continuously.Allow it to thicken.Now add powdered sugar,chopped nuts and ghee.Mix all the ingredients well and then finally add condensed milk and mix.Transfer the contents on a plate greased with ghee.Spread it.Garnish with nuts and allow it to cool.Cut them into desired shapes.
NOTE-If you are using both sugar n condensed milk then use 1/2 cup of sugar and 3-4 tbsps of condensed milk.If you are using only sugar then you can use it as per your taste say 3/4 th cup to 1 cup.If you are using only condensed milk then u can use 200gms tin as it is.Adjust sweet as per your requirement.

BUTTERED ALOO PARATHA

2010-07-06T02:57:00.000-07:00

I m pestering my mom for the past few days for Aloo paratha...As soon as i got up today she prepared it for my sake and i m completely taken by its taste.
BUTTERED ALOO PARATHA

INGREDIENTS
For Dough-
Wheat flour- 3 cups
Salt-As required
Sugar-pinch
Water
Oil-2 tsps
Hot milk-1/2 cup

For Stuffing-
Boiled and mashed potatoes- 4-5
Onions-2 chopped
Green chilli paste-2-3 tbsps
Coriander-handful chopped
salt-as required
Garam masala-1 tsp
Oil- 2 tbsps
Butter-as required
PROCEDURE-

Heat oil in a frying pan and fry onions until translucent and add green chilli paste.Add mashed potato mixture and fry for few mins.Then add all the remaining ingredients,mix well and cook for 2-3 mins.Now keep this mixture aside.Allow it to cool.Now make this stuffing into small proportions(balls)
Meanwhile we will prepare dough.
Add all the above said ingredients except milk into a bowl.Mix all these ingredients well.Now add milk and the immediately cover it with a lid for 5 mins. Slowly add water and hand mix the flour in circular/rotating motion.Add 2 spoons of oil to the flour and grease your hands with oil and knead the dough.You need to knead for little longer time say 5-10 mins for soft rotis.Leave it for 30 mins. Divide the dough into small proportions (balls),flatten the surface of each ball,dust it with flour and with the help of rolling pin make them into circular discs (Roti).Apply oil to your palms while flattening the ball.Now put the above prepared potato ball over it and seal it from all sides.Flatten the surface of each ball with the help of your finger into thick flat parathas.Heat tawa, drizzle it with melted butter and now fry the prepared rotis by flipping until golden brown by adding melted butter on the sides.Fry for little longer time for crisp parathas.Your paratha is ready and you can serve it with Tomato sauce or curd.

CORN VEGGIE SALAD

2010-07-03T22:03:00.000-07:00

Colourful,tasty n healthy bowl.
CORN VEGGIE SALAD

INGREDIENTS
American sweet corn - 1 cup
Mello Premium table spread - 1 tbsp
Onion-1 finely chopped
Tomato-1 sliced
Green chillies- 2-3 chopped
Coriander-handful chopped
Salt-as per taste
Red chilli powder -as per taste
Garam masala -2 tsps
Sugar-pinch
PROCEDURE

Boil American sweet corn by adding salt.Transfer it into a bowl and add Mello Premium table spread or else you can use butter.Allow it to melt.Now add the remaining ingredients and mix well.Adjust salt if required and serve.

Cucumbers and little identified approaches to prevent type 2 diabetes

2010-07-01T02:08:00.000-07:00

Do you think you're cool as a cucumber?

Not merely is the cucumber known for it’s power to cool-down the body, it has also been proven to help with jaundice, diarrhea, epilepsy, sore throat, conjunctivitis (redness of the eye) and swelling of extremities.

Often you should attempt to deseed the cucumber as the body can have a problem digesting the seeds. You can deseed them yourself easily by cutting them in two and ultizing a spoon to remove the seeds or if you want to eliminate this task it is possible to buy cucumbers that are already seeded.

Fresh cucumbers are easy to add to salads and for an easy salad just toss diced cucumbers with sliced red onions, red tomatoes and your favorite all-natural, low-fat balsamic vinaigrette. This can be a fast way to make a refreshing salad that reaps the benefits of cucumber.

Anti-diabetic Benefits of Cucumber:

Beta cells contained in the pancreas produce the hormone insulin.Cucumber is found to possess a hormone needed by the beta cells in the insulin production. Moreover, the Glycemic Index of cucumbers is found to be zero.

Why Cucumbers have not a glycemic index listed? Does this imply they do not raise blood sugar?

Not at all. It only denotes that under the "rules" for the concept of the glycemic index, it is too difficult to get an accurate number. It is because you'll need to eat a very big amount of the food to get 50 grams of carbohydrate at the same time in order to be tested. Usually, the lower the quantity of carbohydrate in a vegetable and the more fiber it has, the less the increase in blood glucose will be.

The carbohydrates are primarily responsible of the raise of the glucose level.But the carbohydrates within the cucumber are easily digestible in a diabetes patient’s stomach.

Suggestions for Preparing Cucumbers:

Unwaxed cucumbers don't need to be peeled but should be washed before cutting. Cucumbers may be sliced, diced or cut into sticks.

A Few Quick Serving Ideas:

- Use half-inch thick cucumber slices as petite serving "dishes" for chopped vegetable salads.

- Mix diced cucumbers with sugar snap peas and mint leaves and toss with rice wine vinaigrette.

- For refreshing cold gazpacho soup that takes five minutes or less to make, simply purée cucumbers, tomatoes, green peppers and onions, then add salt and pepper to taste.

- Add diced cucumber to tuna fish or chicken salad recipes.

Cool Cucumber Salad Recipe:

INGREDIENTS

- 3 medium cucumbers, peeled, seeded, and cut into 1/4-inch slices

- 1 carrot, peeled and shredded

- 1/2 red onion, sliced paper-thin

- 1/3 cup minced cilantro

DRESSING

- 1/2 cup rice vinegar

- 2 tsp. honey

- 2 tsp. Reduced-sodium soy sauce

- 1 1/2 tsp. toasted sesame oil

- Pinch dried red pepper flakes

Preparation per 8 servings:

Preparation time: 25 minutes

Marinating time: 1 hour

1. Combine the cucumbers, carrots, red onion, and cilantro in a large bowl.

2. Combine the dressing ingredients. Pour dressing over cucumbers, cover, and refrigerate for one hour. Salad might be eaten with a fork.

Nutritional Values per Serving Size: 1/2 cup

About the writer:

Suzanne Ault publishes articles for the recipes for diabetes blog, her personal hobby blog centered on cooking ideas to prevent diabetic issues.

My Complete Bio: http://www.diabeticdietrecipes.org/about

My Photo: http://www.diabeticdietrecipes.org/suzanne.jpg

WINNERS......

2010-06-30T02:06:00.000-07:00

Hai all,
Warm welcome to you all once again and i request you to sit back cooly and go thru this post. Ahhhh dont scroll down....Please.
First of all i would like to Thank my mom for wonderful support and then all my lovely friends for being so supportive and active in participating.Loved all your deluctable entries and truly it was a feast.
As said i asked my mom to select the winners and she insisted that i should not be around while selecting.She went thru all the blogs,recipes and pics personally and selected the winners. I made her job is easy by entering the list of participants this way.So check out..
US EDITION

INDIAN ENTRIES

Announcing the winners now......

Congratulations Vaishali and Padhu.
Vaishali of Zesty flavours will be receiving $ 40 worth Gift certificate from CSN stores.
Padhu of Padhu's kitchen will be receiving a cook book.
Congratulations Vaishali and Padhu,request you to respond as soon as possible.Wishing you all the good luck.
Happy blogging award to all the wonderful participants.

TASTY FEASTY BREAD MANIA ROUND UP

2010-06-28T02:48:00.000-07:00

Hai All,

Warm welcome to you

Here comes my tasty feasty bread mania event round up and i thank you all for your love,support and encouragement in making this event a huge success.I will be announcing the winners tomorrow.So try your luck and come back tomorrow(30th June)
EDITED TO ADD-
Extremely sorry Krishna veni,Nithu, House wife and Divya Vikram for missing your entries in the round up.Updated them now.
ENTRIES ALL THE WAY FROM US
Treat your tongue~Veg Sandwich

Treat your tongue~Hyderabadi Toast

Richa's kitchen~Jeera Bread

Richa's kitchen~Bread Pizza

Dips kitchen ~ Pineapple cake

Food Lovers~Bread

Food Lovers ~ Bread sticks

North ki Rasoi~Focaccia bread

Creative Sanyukta~Sweet n spicy egg toast

Creative sanyuktha~ Creamy Avocado cold roll

The Diary of a displaced housewife~ Banana Bread with Apricot glaze

Mharo Rajasthan~Double ka meetha

Mharo Rajasthan~ shahi tukda

Rice N Spice ~ Potato buns

Rice N Spice ~ Jalapeno cheese bread

Oh taste n see ~ Oat meal bread

Dil se~ Italian Brushetta

Dil se ~ Sour cream pound cake

Dil se ~ Christmas Fruit cake

Dil se ~ Oat meal Wheat bread

Vineela Siva ~ Ice cream Bonda

Vineela Siva ~ Pineapple pastry

Vineela Siva ~ Bread Egg Toast

Vineela Siva ~ Eggless Dates cake

Vineela siva ~ Black forest cake

Vineela siva ~Chana bread cutlet

Sumadhura~Pita pockets

Write food~Quick brownie

Zesty South Indian kitchen ~ Honey wheat bread

Nithu's kitchen~Indianised French toast

Nithu's kitchen ~ Indianised French toast with Sooji

Nithu's kitchen ~ Fruit Bread Upma

Nithu's kitchen ~ Fruit Sandwich

Zesty flavours ~ Choclate bundt cake

Zesty flavours ~ Chocolate delights

INDIAN ENTRIES
Hamaree rasoi ~ Porcupine shaped burger

Hamaree rasoi ~ Bread roll

Padhu's kitchen ~ Potato sandwich

Food delicious ~ Bread rolls

Food delicious ~ Jack fruit n soya burger

Samayaladdasankal~ Sandwich

Samayaladdasankal~Buns

A home maker's diary ~ Bread n butter pudding

The cuisine~ Bread Jamuns

Living life artistically ~ Veg sandwich

WORLD WIDE TASTY TREATS
Torview Toronto~ Cornflakes muffin

Torview Toronto~ Lemon squares

Indian khana~Tomato toast

Krishnaveni's kitchen ~ Onion Bread pudding

Krishna veni's kitchen~ coffee cake

Krishna Veni's kitchen ~ Spicy cardamom pistachio Biscotti

Taste of pearl city ~ Rind Fussball Bread

Taste of pearl city-Peach and vanilla slices

Taste of pearl city ~ Zaatar ring

Veggie paradise~ Shahi tukra

Kitchen samraj~ French toast

Palate corner ~ Thin crust pizza

Palate corner~ Choco chip n nuts muffins

The footloose chef ~ Spicy brown bread

Give me some spice ~ Bread n mixed veg pakoras

Give me some spice ~ toasted sandwich

Please let me know incase i have missed any entries

TOMATO CHUTNEY

2010-06-26T07:47:00.000-07:00

Today i am going to share my mom's special Tomato chutney.So here comes Tomato chutney straight from my mom's kitchen.
TOMATO CHUTNEY

INGREDIENTS
Tomatoes-8 (medium sized)
Green chillies-8
Dry red chilli-10 (broken)
Mustard seeds-1/2 tsp
Mustard powder-1/2 tsp
Fenugreek seeds powder-1/2 tsp
Garlic-8-9 pods
Sugar-pinch
Salt
Oil-2 tbsps
Coriander- handful(finely chopped)
PROCEDURE-

Cut each tomato into 4 and keep it aside.Meanwhile heat oil in a cooking vessel and fry mustard seeds.Later on add green chillies and fry.Also add dry red chillies and garlic pods and cook for few mins.Finally add chopped tomatoes and cook until soft and goey.It takes 15-20 mins.Off the flame and allow it to cool.Meanwhile dry roast mustard seeds and fenugreek seeds separately and grind them into fine powder separately.Now grind the above prepared tomato mixture by adding coriander, sugar and salt as per taste.Cool it and then add 1/2 tsp each of above prepared mustard and fenu greek powder.Mix all the ingredients well and serve.
Tastes best when served with rice,roti,upma,idli and dosa.....

IDLI WITH PEANUT POWDER

2010-06-19T02:50:00.000-07:00

Idli-sambar is very popular among south Indian Tiffins and ranks first among them...Both Idli and Sambar compliment each other and spicy peanut powder enhances the taste.
IDLI
INGREDIENTS

Urad dal-1 and 1/2 cups
Idli rawa-1 cup
Fenugreek seeds-1 tsp
Salt-as per taste
Water
Ghee/oil-for greasing
PROCEDURE-

Soak Urad dal and idli rawa separately for 5-6 hours along with fenugreek seeds.Drain excess water and grind all the ingredients by adding required amounts of water.Now add salt.Mix well and allow it to ferment overnight.Grease idli moulds with ghee and pour a ladle of batter in each mould.Pour water in a pressure cooker and place this idli stand in it.Pressure cook for 15 minutes without weight.After 10 mins remove with the help of a spoon and serve.
SPICY PEANUT POWDER

INGREDIENTS-
Roasted peanuts-1 cup
Dry red chillies-6-7(broken)
Garlic- 3-4 pods
Coriander seeds-1/2 tsp
Salt-as per taste
Red chilli powder-1 tbsp
sugar-1 pinch
PROCEDURE-
Grind all the ingredients coarsely and then serve along with hot idlis.
You can also serve idlis with Peanut chutney or Ginger pickle
I will post Sambar recipe later.

CASHEW BUTTER COOKIES

2010-06-15T04:13:00.000-07:00

Oven fresh cashew butter cookies....
CASHEW BUTTER COOKIES
INGREDIENTS-

All purpose flour-1 cup
Mello Premium Table spread-3/4 th cup(Butter)
Condensed Milk-50 ml(Amul Mithai mate)
Castor sugar/powdered sugar-75 gms
Cashew bits-100gms
PROCEDURE-

Cream together butter and sugar till fluffy.Now add condensed milk and mix it.Meanwhile you can sift the flour and add it to the above mixture.Mix well and avoid lumps.Finally add cashew bits and mix all the ingredients well.Pre heat the microwave @ convection mode to 180 degrees. Roll the dough and shape them using a biscuit/cookie cutter.Place on a baking tray and bake at 180 degrees for 10-15 mins or until cookies are golden brown.Allow the cookies to cool and dust them using icing sugar...Store in a air tight container.

SPICY ONION N PANEER RICE...

2010-06-11T02:11:00.000-07:00

Here comes easy to prepare,tasty and spicy Onion rice..
SPICY ONION RICE

INGREDIENTS-
Rice-1 glass/cup
Water-2 glasses/cups
Onions-6-7(medium sized,chopped)
Ginger garlic paste-1 tbsp
Turmeric powder- 1/2 tsp
Red chilli powder- 1 and 1/2 tbsp
Salt-as per taste
Garam Masala-1 and 1/2 tbsp
Cashews-handful
Frozen peas- handful
Paneer cubes-1 cup
Sugar-1/2 tsp
Oil/ghee-5-6 tbsps
PROCEDURE-

Heat oil/ghee in a cooking vessel and fry cashews in it.Add chopped onions and fry until golden brown in colour.Now add ginger garlic paste and fry until the pungent smell subsides and then add paneer, frozen peas, turmeric powder,red chilli powder, salt,garam masala and cook for 5 mins.Meanwhile u can wash rice and keep it aside.Now add rice along with 2 cups of water.Pressure cook until 3-4 whistles.Mix all the ingredients well and serve hot with Dum aloo or curd raitha

NOODLES FRIED RICE

2010-06-09T02:13:00.000-07:00

Try this tasty n spicy Noodles Fried Rice.....
NOODLES FRIED RICE-

INGREDIENTS-
Cooked rice-2 cups
Carrots-1/2 cup (Chopped)
Beans-1/2 cup (Chopped)
Onions-1/2 cup (Chopped)
Green chillies-4-5 (halved)
Noodles-1 cup (Maggi)
Masala-1 packet(Taste maker given with Maggi)
Mustard seeds-1 tsp
Cashew nuts-handful
Jeera-1 tsp
Oil-as required
PROCEDURE-

Heat oil in a wok/frying pan and fry noodles until golden brown and keep them aside.Add little more oil and fry jeera,mustard seeds, cashews,onions until translucent,then carrots,beans and finally green chillies.Once they are fried add cooked rice,fried noodles and maggi noodles masala/taste maker.Mix all the ingredients well and serve.
SUGGESTIONS-Serve hot along with tomato sauce/chutney.
Lastly just say cheers to Aathidhyam for this recipe:-)

PEANUT CHUTNEY

2010-06-05T23:06:00.000-07:00

Today i am sharing tasty peanut chutney......
PEANUT CHUTNEY

INGREDIENTS-
Roasted peanuts-1/2 cup
Roasted gram-1/4 th cup
Coconut-1/4th cup
Salt-as per taste
Green chilli-8-9
SEASONING-
Oil-1 tsp
Mustard seeds- 1/4th tsp
Urad dal-1 tsp
Red chilli-2-3
Curry leaves-1 stem
Dry red chilli-3-4
PROCEDURE

Heat oil in a pan and fry green chillies and remove.Now grind all the ingredients into a smooth paste by adding water as required.Now heat oil in the same pan and fry all the ingredients required for seasoning and add it to the prepared chutney.Mix all the ingredients and serve it along with idli or dosa.
Here's the cookbook i am giving to the Indian winner of Bread Mania Event.This book takes you on the tasty ride along with it to Kerala and the author of this deluctable book is my blogger friend....Nimi
Do check her blog for all her ramblings......

EVENT ~BREAD MANIA

2010-05-30T23:49:00.000-07:00

At CSN Stores you find a wide and exciting range of products starting from entertainment centres , cookwares, home decoratives and many more.These Entertainment centers are perfect for all your media storage needs and more. Since the television is often the focal point of the room, entertainment centers are also nice to display décor items, such as sculptures, pictures, plants, and books. They have specialists who can assist us in choosing the Perfect entertainment center that caters to our needs.So do visit CSN Stores.
Recently i was contacted by CSN stores, Aathidhyam in association with CSN Stores is giving gift certificate worth 40$ to the winner of this Bread mania event.
So let us talk about the event.
I am very excited to host my 2nd event~ Bread Mania.Right from simple buttered bread to sandwiches,pizza's,burgers and mouth watering cakes and pastries,i love anything with bread.So here i am announcing my favourite bread Mania
Bread is one of the oldest prepared foods, dating back to the Neolithic era. Bread is often made from a wheat-flour dough that is cultured with yeast, allowed to rise, and finally baked in an oven. Owing to its high levels of gluten (which give the dough sponginess and elasticity),common wheat (also known as bread wheat) is the most common grain used for the preparation of bread, but bread is also made from the flour of other wheat species, rye, barley, maize and oats. usually, but not always, in combination with wheat flour.Bread white is rich in vitamins (A, B1,B2,B3,B9,B12,K), calcium,iron,magnesium,sodium,carbohydrates etc- source: Wikipedia.
The logo is-

RULES

You can send -baked bread,bread sticks,burger buns,sandwiches,yummy toasts,cup cakes,muffins,bread rolls,pizzas,burgers,cakes,pastries,brownies etc n etc.Bread in any form is ACCEPTED...
Archived posts Accepted.
Only Vegetarian recipes are accepted ( Eggs are allowed)
Shoot your entries with the following details Via ENTRY FORM
Please note-Entries sent thru entry form are only Accepted
Should be a FOLLOWER of my Blog.
Provide a link back to this event and use this logo without fail.
Deadline is June 25th
For any queries,please feel free to contact me via contact me form

GIVE AWAY-
I am going to choose 2 winners randomly and I will give a Gift certificate worth $ 40 to US residents only.
To all my Indian blogger friends,i am going to give a cookbook.
For all those yummy yummy bread recipes....click here
Hope u are all half way sending me your yum yum recipes.......I am eagerly waiting.....

GREEN POTATO CURRY

2010-05-29T02:46:00.000-07:00

Today i am posting my favourite Green Potato curry~Bangaladumpa Kotthimeera karam.
GREEN POTATO CURRY

INGREDIENTS
Potatoes- 1/2 kg
Oil-for frying
For Coriander paste-
Coriander-5 bunches
Green chillies-6-7 (or as per taste)
Salt-as required
Sugar-pinch
water-as required
PROCEDURE-

Wash,boil and peel potatoes and cut them unto cubes.Heat oil in a frying pan and fry potatoes until golden brown in colour.Meanwhile grind all the ingredients required for coriander paste including salt & sugar into a smooth paste.Now add this mixture to the fried potatoes in the frying pan.Mix all the ingredients well.Adjust salt if necessary.Off the flame and transfer the contents into a serving bowl.Serve hot with rice.
Sending Green Potato curry and Pani puri to Green Gourmet Event hosted by Preethi of Relishing recipes.

CRUNCHY MARIE BISCUIT CHOCO ROLLS

2010-05-27T05:11:00.000-07:00

Like any other food blogger i visit many blogs and go through all those recipes presented and post my feedback.While going thru Sailu's blog, i found this recipe and i thought i should give it a try.So went ahead with the recipe and prepared it using left over Mare biscuits.I kept the original procedure intact and made slight modifications to it.Try this n let me know.....
CRUNCHY CHOCO MARIE BISCUIT ROLLS

INGREDIENTS-
FOR CHOCO LAYER-
Marie biscuits-8-10 (crushed n powdered)
Powdered sugar-1-2 tbsps
Bournvita-1 and 1/2 tbsps
Milk-as required
FOR COCONUT LAYER
Dessicated coconut powder-1 and 1/2 tbsp
Powder sugar-2 and 1/2 table spoon
Cashew powder-1 tbsp
Cashew n almond bits-1 tbsp
Cardamom powder- 1 pinch
Mello butter- 1 tbsp (Melted)
PROCEDURE-

Take a bowl and add powdered marie biscuits, sugar and bournvita.Mix all the ingredients well and add milk as required to make dough(chapathi dough).Keep it aside.Now take another bowl and add all the ingredients required for coconut layer except butter.Mix well.Now add melted butter , mix and make it like a ball.Now roll the choco marie dough flat like chapathi and now place the coconut dough and spread it all over the flattened choco marie dough.Now roll it.Seal the ends and wrap it with silver foil and refrigerate for about 2 hours.After 2 hours,remove and slice them into rounds.Serve them.
NOTE-Instead of Bournvita,u can use 1 tbsp of cocoa powder.
Sending this to what's luking around in kitchen event hosted by Nupur

SPICY ALOO CHAAT

2010-05-24T04:30:00.000-07:00

Hi all,
I m on cloud 9 today....ask me why?Many of u might have noticed it but let me share it with u, now aathidhyam has its own domain name~www.athidhyam.com and i thank my dad(Vice President-marketing) for making my dream come true.....i have one more good news in store i.e, now aathidhyam is gearing up with 100 Followers and 20,000 hits...Wow......Thank u so much readers for all that wonderful support and encouragement...
Today i thought of beginning my post with a sweet note but naah....i thought i will treat u with spicier version of Aloo chat all the way from my mom's kitchen.
Surely a wonderful treat to all the Chaat lovers!!What do you say???
SPICY ALOO CHAAT-

Chick peas- 1 cup
Potatoes-2 (boiled and mashed)
Onion-2 medium sized
Tomato-4 medium sized
Jeera-1 tsp
Oil-2 tbsp
Garlic-3-4 flakes
Ginger-small piece
Salt-as per taste
Green chilli-4-5
Red chilli powder- as per taste
Turmeric powder-1 tsp
Coriander-Handful (chopped)
Spicy additives-(Change them as per ur taste)
Garam masala-1-2 tsps
Chat masala-1 tsp
Channa masala-1 tsp
PROCEDURE-

Soak channa over night and pressure cook until 4-5 whistles.Heat oil in a pan and fry jeera.Gring tomatoes,onions,garlic,ginger and green chilli into fine paste. Now add this puree to the pan and fry till the raw smell subsides.Now add garam masala, red chilli powder, channa masala, turmeric powder and salt.Cook till oil floats on top.Now add mashed potatoes and boiled channa.Cook for 5-10 mins.Adjust salt and then transfer the contents into serving bowl.Finally sprinkle chat masala and garnish with chopped coriander, onions and sev.
SUGGESTIONS-You can also add pudina chutney, tamarind chutney for variation.
You can also add Lime juice.

BABY POTATO FRY~BANGALADUMPA VEPUDU

2010-05-18T02:17:00.000-07:00

Today i am posting Kids as well as my favourite Potato fry~Banagala dumpa vepudu.
BABY POTATO FRY

INGREDIENTS-
Baby potatoes-1/2 kg
Oil-as required for frying
Salt-as per taste
Red chilli powder-as per taste
Besan flour-1 tbsp
PROCEDURE-
Wash,boil and peel potatoes .Heat oil in a cooking vessel and add the baby potatoes .Saute for 3-4 mins, keep stirring this mixture.Now add salt and red chilli powder.Mix all ingredients well.Once the baby potatoes are golden brown in colour, remove excess oil and add besan flour.Mix all the ingredients well and transfer the contents into a serving bowl.Serve it along with rice.

LASSI IN CHAITRAS WAY

2010-05-15T02:23:00.000-07:00

Lassi is a traditional and popular yoghurt based drink originally from Punjab.It is made by blending yoghurt with water,sugar and spices until frothy.It is the best way to beat the scorching heat and to get refreshed.It gives instant energy and cools the body and also promotes digestion.It is also considered as a healthy drink as it is devoid of artificial additives.The flavour can be enhanced by blending with fresh fruits.....Various sources.
So here comes my favourite lassi in my way.
LASSI

INGREDIENTS-
Yoghurt/Curd- 1 cup
Water-1/2 cup
Sugar-as per taste
Cardamom-3-4 pods
MTR Badam powder-1 tsp (optional)
Almonds (for garnishing)
PROCEDURE-

Blend all the ingredients until frothy.Transfer the mixture into a serving glass.Garnish with elaichi powder and almonds.Refridgerate and serve chilled.
Sending this healthy Indian drink to Event hosted by Radhika vasanth and Sudeshna’s Cook like a bong
Note-You can add sugar substitutes instead of sugar.

ANDHRA PONGAL AND TOMATO RASAM

2010-05-12T02:35:00.000-07:00

Finally i completed my graduation after 2 and 1/2 months of tedious examinations.It was terrible for me-no sleep,no enjoyment,no going out....nothing,i was with books round the clock.But i fared well in all my exams and i am expecting very good marks.Ahh leave this stuff here itself.Now i m back to blogging and from now on i will be updating my blog regularly. Before that let me know your opinion on Aathidhyam's Pink look.I am eagerly waiting.....
Today i am sharing Andhra combo with you all~Andhra Pongal and Tomato Rasam

PONGAL(Khichidi)
INGREDIENTS-
Rice-1 and 1/2 cup
Moong dal-3/4 th cup
Water-5 cups
Salt-as required
For Seasoning-
Urad dal-1 tsp
Ghee-4-5 tbsps
Oil-2 tbsps
Mustard seeds-1 tsp
Curry leaves-2 stems
Dry red chilly-3-4 (broken into pieces)
Peppercorns-1 tsp (optional)
Cashews-10-12

PROCEDURE-
Dry roast moong dal in a heavy bottomed vessel.Now add uncooked rice to it and roast for 2-3 mins.Remove and keep it aside.Now wash rice and moong dal under running water and pressure cook the mixture by adding sufficient amount of water.One you get 3-4 whistles off the flame and cool it.Now heat ghee+oil(or else u can use any one of them) in a heavy bottomed vessel, add all the ingredients required for seasoning and fry for few minutes.Now add the cooked rice mixture to it.Mix all the ingredients well.Add salt water(salt+ water) to ensure proper mixing.Off the flame and transfer the contents into a serving bowl and then serve hot.
TOMATO RASAM/TOMATO CHARU-

INGREDIENTS-
Tomatoes-2 medium (pureed)
Garlic -3-4 pods (crushed flakes)
MTR Rasam powder -1-2 tbsps
Salt-to taste
Turmeric-1 pinch
Asafoetida- 1 pinch
Coriander-as required
Water-1-2 cups (or as required)
For seasoning-
Ghee-1 tsp
Mustard seeds-1 tsp
Dry red chilly-2/3
Curry leaves-1 stem
PROCEDURE-
Heat ghee in a sauce pot and fry mustard seeds,dry red chilly, garlic flakes and curry leaves.After frying add pureed tomato mixture and tamarind pulp.Add salt, sugar and Mtr Rasam powder.Mix all the ingredients well and add water.Cook for 2-3 mins and finally add chopped coriander.Off the flame and transfer it into a serving bowl.
Serve along with Pongal.
Other names-Pongal,pongali,katte pongali,venn pongal,khichidi,phulagam etc.
NOTE-Rasam can be served along with plain rice also.
Sending this to Food for ailments and old age hosted by Radhika vasanth and Sudeshna’s Cook like a bong

QUBANI KA MEETA

2010-04-16T08:00:00.000-07:00

I am celebrating my blog's first Anniversary with this sinful dessert~Qubani ka meeta.Qubani ka meeta is a traditional Hyderabadi sweet made from dried apricots and Hyderabadi weddings remain incomplete without this sweet.

QUBANI KA MEETA
INGREDIENTS-
Dried apricots/Qubani-300 gms
Sugar-200 gms or as required
Water-as required
Nuts-handful
Cherries and blanched almonds-for garnishing
Fresh cream or ice cream
PROCEDURE-

Wash and soak apricots overnight in water.De seed them and put them in a sauce pan along with the water.Now add sugar to it.Cook for 20-30 mins or until the apricots become soft.Add chopped nuts.Mix all the contents well.Once you get the required consistency you can off the flame and transfer the contents into a serving bowl.Allow it to cool and then garnish it with nuts and serve it with ice cream or fresh cream.I suggest u to serve it with ice cream.
That is all.So go ahead and try it.But do drop in with your comments.
Note-Adjust the ingredients(sugar) as per your taste.

CHOCOLICIOUS~CHOCOLATE CAKE

2010-03-30T00:57:00.000-07:00

Hey all!!
I am herewith posting my aunt's (Uma) chocolate cake.My Aunt says....
This is heavenly and very easy to make. At my home, the time for baking is longer than for the cake to vanish.
CHOCOLATE CAKE

Ingredients
All Purpose Flour - 1 1/3 Cup
Unsweetened cocoa powder - 2 Tbsp
Baking Powder - 2 Tsp
Salt - 1 pinch
Sugar - 1 Cup
Vanilla Essence - 1 Tbsp
Milk - 1/2 Cup
Oil - 1/2 Cup
Eggs - 2

Ingredients for frosting
Heavy Cream - 2/3 Cup
Semi sweet chocolate - 9oz

Method
1) Pre heat oven to 350 degrees
2) Grease two 9 inch cake tins
3) Mix Flour, cocoa powder, sugar, salt and vanilla essence in a bowl
4) Add milk, oil and well beaten eggs
5) Mix everything together with an electric mixer on low for about 2-3 minutes until everything is well blended
6) Transfer the mixture to the cake tins and bake for about 35-45 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
7) If using 1 cake tin, slice thru' the middle of the cake to make it two layers.

Method of Frosting
1) Heat the heavy cream in a sauce pan.
2) Remove from heat, add finely chopped semi sweet chocolate and stir until it melts and the mixture becomes thick. Let it cool
3) Use 1/3 of the frosting between the cake layers, 1/3 on top and the rest around the cake.
4) I decorated with Hersheys to give it an extra zing!!!
Sending this Divya's Best Chocolate Cake Event and i wish all the very best Divya

THE WINNER IS....

2010-03-16T01:28:00.000-07:00

UGADI SUBHAKHANKSHALU TO ALL MY READERS

The winner is Sailaja of sailajaskitchen!!Congratulation sailu!!
My Final theory exams are fast approaching so i am going on break and will be back soon.

GIVE AWAY

2010-03-08T03:10:00.000-08:00

ABO Blood grouping, DNA Isolation,Mitosis,Decomposition of H2O2 .........
errr......grrr......Ah
I am sorry readers i was reading all this stuff for the past 20 days, it takes time for me to get back to blogging. So i am back finishing all my practical exams successfully.Next month my blog is going to celebrate its 1 year Birthday.To mark the same i am hosting a give away in association with U Printing.com, inviting U all to participate.
All u need to do is comment on this post and make sure that u are a follower of my blog.That is all.Winner will be selected randomly.

GIVE AWAY DETAILS-
* 100 4 x 6 Post cards for the winner.
Paper specifications- 14pt card stock gloss
Specifications-Full colour both sides.3 business days turn around.
Shipping- Free UPS Ground Shipping
Eligibility-US Residents only.

POST CARD PRINTING - http://www.uprinting.com/Postcards.html

PROMOTIONAL PRINTING- http://www.uprinting.com/promotional-printing-discount.html

Dead line-March 14th.So Join hands with me and lets celebrate Aathidhyam's Birthday!!

ON BREAK

2010-02-24T03:57:00.000-08:00

Dear all,
Sorry to say that i am going on break because of my final practical exams.Will be back on 9th march with lots more.
So keep visiting aathidhyam and post ur valuable feedback.
Thank u
Chaitra

THE CARNIVAL PHOTOS

2010-02-22T01:07:00.000-08:00

Dear all,
Yesterday we went to Jatara~the kids festival. Jatara is nothing but mela or carnival.
We joined hands with Kennedy school kids and enjoyed thoroughly. Students displayed their talents (in academics,painting,dancing and singing etc), they conducted games for guests, we also had a huge food court catering to our needs with many mouth watering items like pav bhaji,pani puri,fried rice,noodles,manchuria. We also had stalls displaying their exhibits (one was ours, India is Saving) apart from tattoo designing, mehendi and Chilaka josyam and all this in typical village atmosphere.The whole atmosphere was filled with fun and remains memorable thruout my life.
So i am sharing my experience with u all!!!
Scroll down dear readers u all have a surprise!!
AT THE ENTRANCE~ POTHURAJU

NEAR THE PLAY GROUND

KINDERGARTEN SECTION

I was crazy about all these soft toys and love to have all.
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NAMO VENKATESA...DONE BY STUDENTS

THE BRIDE AND HER GROOM~LKG STUDENTS

MY NEW FRIEND~SRAVANI

Surprise~One of my friend's sent me a pdf file with 332 Sanjeev kapoor's Indian recipes, if u love to have the same, then shoot me a mail via contact form
Cheers,
Chaitra

BISE BELE BHAAT WITH CRISPIES

2010-02-16T02:48:00.000-08:00

Today i am posting my dad's favorite dish ~Bisi Bele Bhaat.The photos are looking dull. I promise that i will surely better pics as i am conquering my dad's camera :-)
Before that i would like to share my New Year gift from my dad with you all.

What do u say......Cute Naaah....
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BISE BELE BHAAT

INGREDIENTS
Tur dal-1 cup
Rice-3 cups
Lady's finger-3 chopped
Green peas-1/4 th cup
Baby corn- 1/2 cup
Tomato-1 sliced
Carrot-2-3 chopped
Onions -2 chopped
MTR Sambar powder- 3-4 tbsps
Bottle gourd-1/2 cup made into pieces
Water-8 cups
sugar-a pinch
Ghee-4 tbsps
Roasted cashew-handful
oil-3 tbsps
Tamarind paste-4 tbsps
Mustard seeds-1/2 tsp
Dry red chilli-4
Curry leaves-1 stem
Coriander-handful
TADKA-

Ghee-2 tbsps
Mustard seeds-1/2 tsp
Curry leaves- handful
Dry red chilli-2
PROCEDURE-

Dry roast tur dal.Add oil in a pressure cooker and fry mustard seeds,red chilli ,curry leaves,turmeric(pinch).To this fried mixture,add roasted dal, rice, chopped veggies,water, MTR sambar powder,salt, tamarind pulp, sugar, cashew, ghee and coriander.Mix all the ingredients well and pressure cook for 3-4 whistles.
Lastly for tadka, add ghee,1/2 tsp mustard seeds,2-3 stems curry leaves and 2 dry red chilli.Fry and add it to the prepared rice.Mix well and then serve.
Serve hot along with chips or Haldirams all in one mixture or Rings.

Sending this to Pari's Combo Event

THE JOURNEY BEGINS!!

2010-02-09T06:35:00.000-08:00

Dear all,
I am back here celebrating my blog's 50th post.This time my reason for sudden disappearance is due to our trip to my native.Today i would like to share my happiness,as happiness shared is doubled.We bought a New Skoda Fabia car(black) and traveled 750 kms along with it.So i would like to share our trip photos.
THE JOURNEY BEGINS

OUR CAR

ROAD (Towards Annavaram)

EARLY MORNING FOG @ TUNI

WE @ PALAIR RESERVOIR ~KHAMMAM

Hey all..i am the one in red..along with my mom and sister.

NIGHT LIFE IN VIZAG~ BEACH ROAD

Photo Courtesy-My Dad~Mr.D.J.Srinivas,Vice President Marketing,India is Saving

ANDHRA SPECIAL~PESARATTU & ALLAM CHUTNEY

2010-01-24T02:02:00.000-08:00

Sorry..Sorry!!
Extremely sorry dear readers for vanishing suddenly.Exams are fast approaching, deadlines are put up for record corrections, preparing notes and other last minute patch works kept me busy and away from blogging.But now i am free so i thought let me post today and catch up the buzz again.So today i am posting our Sunday day starter and Andhra Special~Pesarattu with allam chutney.This recipe is very authentic and straight from my mom's kitchen.
Before that tell me how is Aathidhyam's all new Red and Black Look???
ANDHRA SPECIAL PESARATTU
INGREDIENTS-

Green gram/Moong dal (Whole)-1 glass (big)
Rice-3/4 th glass(small)
Green chillies-3-4
Ginger-1 medium size piece
Salt-as per taste
Oil-as required
Ghee-as required

FOR FILLING-
Chopped onions-3-4(big)
Chopped Green Chilli-4-5
Cumin seeds/jeera-1 tbsp
Grated ginger-2-3 tbsps
Salt-as required
PROCEDURE-

Soak green gram and rice overnight.Drain the water and add ginger ,green chillies and salt to it.Now grind the mixture into a paste by adding required amounts of water.Batter should be like Dosa batter.Adjust salt if required.Now heat the griddle/tawa.Meanwhile you can mix all the ingredients for filling and keep it aside.Take a bowl and add 2tbsps each of oil and ghee.Mix it well.Now grease tawa with this mixture and pour a laddle full of the above prepared batter and spread it as thinly as possible(like dosa).Moisten the edges with ghee.Add the prepared filling and cook until brown.If u want it roasted cook little longer.Fold over the sides and serve it.
Now you are done with pesarattu and all you need to have is strong filter coffee to keep your mood upbeat!!
NOTE-Will post ginger as soon as possible.Adjust ingredients as per taste

NEW YEAR CELEBRATION~MARBLE CAKE

2009-12-30T23:21:00.000-08:00

Dear all,
I wish you all a Happy New year 2010 and thanks a lot for your support and encouragement.
Check out the round up of Aathidhyam

Lets celebrate this New Year with this tasty and crunchy Marble cake!!
MARBLE CAKE

INGREDIENTS-
All purpose Flour : 2 cups
White Sugar : 1 cup
Butter, softened : 1/2 cup
Baking powder : 2 Tsp
Salt : 1/2 Tsp
Vanilla Extract : 1 Tsp
Milk : 1 Cup
Roasted Cashew & almond bits-handful
Unsweetened Cocoa Powder : 2 Tbsp
PROCEDURE-
Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees.Grease and flour the cake tin.Place flour, baking powder, salt, sugar, butter or margarine, eggs, vanilla, and milk into mixing bowl. Beat slowly to moisten, then beat with an electric mixer at medium speed for about 2 minutes until smooth.Add roasted nuts and mix.Reserve 3/4 cup batter; pour the remaining into pan.Stir cocoa into the 3/4 cup reserved batter. Drop by spoonfuls over top of white batter. Using a knife, swirl the cocoa batter into the white batter to incorporate it in a marble effect .Bake in preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes, until an inserted wooden pick comes out clean.
Sending this Divya's Best chocolate cake event

RENDEZVOUS WITH 2009

2009-12-29T22:10:00.000-08:00

I am very happy to post this rendezvous with Aathidhyam.We are all bidding good bye to this year of recession,terrorist attacks,protests,swine flu etc and awaiting the advent of year 2010 with new hopes and ideas.It gives me immense pleasure to share this joyous & enthralling ride as a food blogger.
Started this blog :Aathidhyam on 14th april and today my blog is 9 months old with 46 recipes,54 followers and 13040 hits.I know it is very less when compared to other delicious food blogs but i am feeling really great on achieving something like this and carving my own niche amidst of all those wonderful bloggers.Without knowing much about blog,blogging,widgets,food terms i stepped into this world of food blogging,first post i introduced about myself then i thought let me post my mom's special kheer recipe,after posting, now and then i kept checking to know the response (comments) but to my surprise i didnt receive any and from my day-2 i received 1 comment and i was on cloud 9 and till date i am flooded with those valuable comments and feedback.Initially without knowing much about templates and blog designing,i used classic template provided by bloggers,then i started searching regarding the same and today my blog reflects where i have landed.My journey onboard as a food blogger is really a memorable one and got many friends,extended help to my fellow bloggers,learned many new things, shared my views and ideas with them and this journey unveiled onething that i can blog.Coming to photos oh my god,presentation is not my cup of horlicks(sorry tea)so i would like to thank my mom for her support and encouragement and without her this would not be possible.Earlier my photos were of poor quality with dull light but today i love all my recipe photos and i am able to overcome the above problem.Here is the transition.

Topping this post with huge thanks to all my readers for their tremendous support and encouragement via comments.Thank you all and i promise that i will disappoint you and treat you with more yummy delicacies in the years to come.
My Breakfast Blast-

Rice Varieties-

Accompaniments-

Chutneys/Spicy Powders-

Sweets/Desserts-

Refreshing Chillers-

Sending this to Best of year 2009 hosted by Srivalli

Cheers to all,
CHAITRA

PERFECT DESSERT~MIXED FRUIT CUSTARD

2009-12-19T06:59:00.000-08:00

After treating you all with killer combo,i thought let me add perfect finisher(word???)to it.So here comes my Delicious,creamy and rich dessert~Mixed fruit salad.

MIXED FRUIT CUSTARD
INGREDIENTS

Milk-1/2 ltr
Custard Powder-2-3 tbsps
Sugar-as per taste
Cashew nuts-hand ful
Dates-hand ful (sliced)
Almonds halves- handful
Cherries-for garnishing
Apple-1/2 (cubes)
Cadbury Diarymilk-For extra taste (optional)
PROCEDURE-

Bring milk to boil and allow it to cool.Pour 1/4th cup of cold milk into a bowl,add custard powder and mix well.Avoid lumps.Now add sugar to milk and allow it to dissolve completely by stirring.By stirring add custard powder paste to milk.Add rest of the ingredients and refrigerate.
Garnish with cherries and diary milk bits and serve.
Serve chilled.
NOTE-Feel free to use fruits as per your taste.
Finally have a treat this sunday and leave your feedback here...

Sending this FIL~Fall In Love with Fruits event hosted by Sanghi

KILLER COMBO~MIXED VEG PULAO & PANEER VEG MASALA

2009-11-28T05:45:00.000-08:00

I am back with another combo Mixed veg pulao and Paneer veg masala (Paneer butter masala recipe loaded with veggies).Make your Sunday lunch delicious with this killer combo!!
What do you say???
MIXED VEGETABLE PULAO

INGREDIENTS-
Rice-1 glass
Coconut milk-1 glass
Water-1 glass
Cloves-6-7
Cardamom-6-7
Cinnamon stick-1 med size stick
Cashew nuts-3 tbsps
Vegeatables (carrot n beans)-1/2 cup (chopped finely)
Salt-as required
Green chilly-4
Sweet corn-1/4 th cup
Oil n ghee mixture-3 tbsps each and mix
PROCEDURE-
Heat this oil-ghee mixture in a pressure cooker and fry cloves,cardamom,cinnamon stick and fry for few mins,now fry cashew nuts until golden brown and then add all veggies,green chillies, including sweet corn .Now add salt.Cook for few mins.Now add rice, water and coconut milk and pressure cook.After 3-4 whistles off the flame.Remove.Mix all the ingredients well and adjust salt if necessary (add salt water instead of salt).Transfer the contents into a serving bowl.
Now lets come to Paneer veg masala cury's story.
This is paneer butter masala recipe loaded with veggies.
PANEER VEG MASALA

INGREDIENTS-
Paneer cubes-5o gms
Vegetables(carrot,beans,green peas and sweet corn)-1/2 cup(chopped finely)
Onions-3 chopped finely
Tomatoes-3 (small) chopped finely
Ginger garlic paste-1 tbsp
Cinnamon stick-2 med size sticks
Cashew and poppy seeds paste-1/2 cup
Cloves-3
Cardamom-3
Oil-5 tbsps
Salt-as required
Water-1/2 cup
Turmric powder-a pinch
Table butter-1 small stick
Cream-1 tbsp
Chilli powder-as required
PROCEDURE-
Heat oil in a kadhai and fry cloves and cardamom. Now add onions and fry until translucent,add tomatoes,turmeric powder and red chilli powder and fry. Add veggies and cook for sometime.Meanwhile heat oil in another kadhai and fry paneer cubes until golden brown in colour and keep it aside.Grind cashew nuts and poppy seeds into a paste and add it to the kadhai with veggies. Now add water, then salt and cook until you get the required consistency.Finally add paneer and butter.Mix all the ingredients and adjust salt if required.Transfer the contents into a serving bowl.Garnish with chopped coriander and cream.
Now you can serve this killer combo to your loved ones.
NOTE-Adjust ingredients as per your taste.

Sending this to Pari's Combo Event

CELEBRATION TIME~BESAN LADDU

2009-11-21T02:48:00.000-08:00

First of all i would like to ask you all about the cool new and refreshing look of Aathidhyam.Also would like to thank my friend Sandhya who gave me useful blogging tips and her valuable suggestions.
Now all is well (New song from 3 idiots).
I mean i wrote my exams very well and expecting 84-89% and i thank all my readers for their good wishes and support.
So why not celebrate the same. Here comes my Sweet celebration post~Easy to make Besan laddu
Before going to the post i have a good news for my readers ,you can join me foodies lounge-my blogroll
BESAN LADDU

INGREDIENTS-
Besan ~ Chick pea flour - 1 cup
Ghee ~ clarified butter-1/2 cup or less
Powdered sugar -1 cup/as per taste
Cardamom powder-1/2 tsp
Roasted cashewnuts- as required
PROCEDURE-

Take a thick bottomed kadai, heat ghee and fry besan flour till roasted. Keep stirring. Off the flame.Now add powdered sugar, ghee if required and nuts. Shape this mixture into round balls and garnish with roasted nuts.
That's all Boss!!!
Store them in air tight container
Note-Adjust ingredients accordingly.

PANEER BUTTER MASALA

2009-11-08T01:29:00.000-08:00

My Mom tried Nag's Paneer Butter Masala recipe.It was rich,creamy and tasted great.
Thank you Nag's for sharing this recipe!!!
For recipe and step by step procedure you can
Click here ....
Here comes my pic...

Cheers...
CHAITRA

HAPPY DIWALI

2009-10-17T08:47:00.000-07:00

Dear Readers,

Wish you all a very Happy & Prosperous Diwali !!

Special Greetings to all of you from Chaitra...

GIVE AWAY FROM VEGGIE BELLY!!

2009-09-30T06:31:00.000-07:00

Dear all,
Its time to say Cheese guys!!!
Yeah you read it right our dear friend Sala from Veggie Belly is hosting this A Cheesy Give away. So join the Cheesy campaign along with me and say Cheers (sorry cheese).

My favorite cheese recipes -
Spicy veg potato cheese balls
Nachos with salsa and sour cream
Garden Fresh Pizza with cheese

For more details click ....
Veggie belly

And join the party along with me!!!
Chaitra

BADAM HALWA ~ ALMONDS HALWA

2009-09-27T03:11:00.000-07:00

Dear Readers,
WISH YOU ALL A VERY HAPPY DASERA.

Made myself convenient for this post and i am here to share this Sweet delight ~ Almond or Badam halwa with you all. This treat comes all the way from Rajasthan !!!
BADAM HALWA
INGREDIENTS-

Almonds-1 cup
Ghee-5-6 tbsps
Wheat flour/ atta - 3 tbsps
Roasted almonds powder- 2 tbsps (optional)
Sugar-as per taste
Roasted nuts -3 tbsps
PROCEDURE-
Soak Almonds overnight, peel and grind them into a paste by adding little water.Meanwhile heat ghee in a kadhai and allow it to melt, add wheat flour and stir this mixture well and avoid lumps. Now add almonds paste, roasted almonds powder, sugar and little water. Mix all the ingredients well. Transfer the contents into a serving bowl and serve.If required you can add ghee.
Garnish with roasted nuts and serve.
CHECK OUT ....
Devipuram
Vijayawada Kanaka durga Temple

FIGS N NUTS MILKSHAKE WITH HONEY

2009-09-19T02:11:00.000-07:00

Indulge in the rich creamy delight of Figs milkshake loaded with nuts !!
Trust me you enjoy each and every bit of it.
FIGS N NUTS WITH HONEY-

INGREDIENTS-
Figs- 4-5
Cold milk - 1 cup
Vanilla ice cream- 2 scoops
Mtr Badam milk powder-2 tsps (optional)
Sugar/ Honey - as per taste
Nuts -2 tbsps (Cashews,almonds and raisins sliced)
Procedure-

Soak figs in hot water for about half an hour and cut them into small pieces.To cold milk add badam powder and stir well. Now blend cold milk , figs , vanilla ice cream and sugar until frothy. Pour this mixture into a serving glass and garnish with nuts.
This recipe is off to Soup N Juice Event hosted by Sireesha

Well i am going on break because of pre poned exams and will be back on November 10 th.

WINNERS ~ AATHIDHYAM'S RICE FEAST

2009-09-12T23:25:00.000-07:00

Winners of Rice Feast ~ Aathidhyam

Check out Aathidhyam awards below.....
Best Blog ~ Yasmeen

Best Pic ~ Nithya

Best Rice Recipe ~ Raaji

Innovative recipe Award ~ Sailaja

Yummy Recipes Award ~ Parita

Special awards ~ Preethi and Sashi

Happy Blogging Award ~ to all the participants
All awards designed by Chaitra of Aathidhyam and cannot be modified and shared with fellow bloggers !!
Also check Aathidhyam Award's page
I would like to share my 4 awards (360 food blogger award,honest scrap award,giant bear hug award, and yum yum blog award) with
Preethi of relishing recipes
Hari of Indian cuisine
Saru of Telugu Abhiruchulu
Raaji of Raajis kitchen
Saialaja of Sailaja's kitchen
Babli of Khana masala
Lata Raja of Flavours and tastes

Will do the tag part later.

Tasty Round up Part -2

2009-09-11T05:16:00.000-07:00

I have missed some entries so instead of editing the earlier post i am here with another post dedicated to all those wonderful bloggers.
Sincerely apologize for the inconvenience caused.

Food delicious ~ Indori kanda poha

Nivedita's kitchen ~ Veg Juice Pulao

Rekha's recipes ~ Fried rice

Rice N Spice ~ Cucumber guliappa

Raaji's kitchen ~ Hyderabadi bagara rice

Sara's corner ~ Ven Pongal

Sara's corner ~Veg Pulao

Tastes of South India ~ Capsicum rice

Tastes of India ~ Bisi Bela Baat

Will announce the winners on Sunday.So keep your fingers crossed and check out !!

TASTY FEASTY RICE FEAST ROUND UP

2009-09-08T05:17:00.000-07:00

The Tasty Feasty Mouth watering Round up of Rice Feast !!

A big thanks to every one who contributed to the Rice Feast Event and made it a grand success !
Will be announcing the winners soon and below are the categories for Aawrds
Healthy recipe
Best Pic
Innovative recipe
Best Blog

Ammaji's recipes ~ Tomato drumstick Rice

Ammaji's Recipes ~ Brussels Sprouts rice

Aromatic Kitchen ~ Vegetable Biryani

Aromatic Kitchen ~ Peas Capsicum Pulao

Break fast to Dinner ~ Rajasthani Kabooli Rice

Chettinad Fiesta ~ Carrot rice

Chettinad Fiesta ~ Mushroom Rice

Dil se ~ Basil Rice

Dil se ~ Spinach Rice

Food Food Food ~ Spicy Rice flour pancake

Food delicious ~ Mixed Vegetable akki roti

Food Delicious ~Mysore Masala Dosa

Mix Calculations ~ Matar Pulao

Mix Calculations ~ Tahiri

Nitya ~ Colorful Capsicum Rice

Nitya ~ Ghee Rice

Panch Pakwan ~ Pineapple Rice

Panch Pakwan ~ Akki Roti

Parita's world ~ Green Peas Pulao

Preethi's online cookbook ~ Tamarind Rice

Preethi's online cookbook ~ Coriander Rice

Relishing Recipes ~ Ven Pongal with Gotsu

Relishing recipes ~ Mushroom Pulao

Renu's Kitchen ~ Mint Coconut rice

Sailaja's Kitchen ~ Green Apple Rice

Sailaja's Kitchen ~ Herb Pulao

Sanghi Tasty Bites ~ Veg Biryani

Simple Indian Food ~ Rajasthani Biryani

Shama's ~ Peas Pulao

Shasi's recipes ~ Rice Payasam

Shasi's recipes ~ Cabbage Pulav

Solkadi ~ Vegetable Pulao

Solkadi ~ Shakkar Baat

Yasmeen's Health Nut ~ Soy Biryani

Yasmeen's Health Nut ~ Vegetable Biryani

CELEBRATION CONTINUES..POORNAM BOORELU

2009-08-28T02:57:00.000-07:00

Here comes Andhra's most loved traditional Festive sweet. Just for you in mom's way!!
POORNAM BOORELU

INGREDIENTS-
Rice - 1 cup
Urad dal- 1/2 cup
Bengal gram- 1 cup
Jaggery -1 and 1/2 cup
Grated coconut- 1/4 th cup (optional)
Cardamom - 2-3 pods
Ghee-as required
salt- to taste
Oil- for frying
PROCEDURE-

Wash urad dal and rice. Soak them together for 5 hours. Drain water and grind urad dal and rice into fine paste by adding very little water. The batter should be like Dosa batter (thick). Soak Bengal gram for 3 hours, drain water and grind it coarsely. Adjust salt as per taste. Now pressure cook this coarse mixture until 3 whistles. Cool it now. Take a heavy bottomed vessel and add grated jaggery and little water to make jaggery syrup. Fry grated coconut in ghee until golden. Now add this fried coco mix and cardamom to jaggery mixture. Cook for few mins. Now add above prepared bengal gram mixture to it. Mix all the ingredients well and when this mixture condense Off the flame and allow it to cool. Now shape this mixture into small balls. Heat oil in a heavy bottomed vessel. Dip each ball into urad dal batter and let it coat evenly and deep fry until golden brown and crispy.
Serve hot with a dollop of ghee
Store in air tight container

AWARDS !!

2009-08-23T01:52:00.000-07:00

Welcome to Aathidhyam's Awards Page

Received all these 3 Awards from my Blogger friends Saraswathi , Kitti Mati, Hari , Shanthi and Supriya

This Scrumptious blog Award comes to Aathidhyam from A Wonderful Person Babli of Khana Masala !!

I got these 3 awards from Rekha

Honest scrap award from Shanthi and Lata raja

All these 3 Awards from my lovely friend Sailaja

Thank you all !!!

CELEBRATION BEGINS- DRY FRUIT LADDU

2009-08-22T05:13:00.000-07:00

The Title is very apt for the occasion and i am going to share many sweet delights with you all!!

Wishing you all Happy Vinayaka Chavithi !!!

DRY FRUIT LADDU

Photo courtesy-My Dad
INGREDIENTS-
Dates-1 and 1/2 cup (de seeded and chopped)
Pista- 1 cup (chopped & toasted)
Almonds- 1 cup (chopped & toasted)
Cashew nuts- 1/2 cup (chopped)
Sweetened coconut- 2 tbsp (dessicated)
Ghee/ clarified butter- 2 -3 tsps
Sugar- 2-3 tbsps
Honey-2 tsps (optional)
Elachi powder-1 tsp (optional)
PROCEDURE-

Dry roast chopped Pista and Almonds separately and keep them aside. Heat pan on low flame, now add sugar and 1 tbsp of water and stir. Once you get sugar syrup add chopped dates. After 10 mins add chopped nuts and Elachi Powder. Cook for 2-3 mins. Meanwhile grease a plate with ghee and transfer this laddu mixture. Allow this mixture to cool, add honey to this mixture and mix well and now grease your palm with ghee and shape this mixture into golf size balls.Store it in a air tight container.
Note-Adjust sugar and honey according to your taste.
For more info Click www.ganeshmaharaj.com

Happy to Share-
Got this Award from Babli of Khana masala
Passing this Award to...
Saraswathi @ Simply Sara
Sailaja @ Sailaja Kitchen
Hari @ Indian cuisine
Rekha Shoban @ Indian Recipes
Anu @ Yummy Recipes
Preeti Kashyap @ Relishing Recipes

COMBO-ROTI WITH DUM ALOO

2009-08-13T04:45:00.000-07:00

Here comes our Sunday special Lunch Roti with Dum Aloo!!!
ROTI-

Wheat flour- 3 cups
Salt-As required
Sugar-pinch
Water
Oil-2 tsps
Hot milk-1/2 cup
PROCEDURE-
Add all the above said ingredients except milk into a bowl.Mix all these ingredients well.Now add milk and the immediately cover it with a lid for 5 mins. Slowly add water and hand mix the flour in circular/rotating motion.Add 2 spoons of oil to the flour and grease your hands with oil and knead the dough.You need to knead for little longer time say 5-10 mins for soft rotis.Leave it for 30 mins and in the meanwhile you can start preparing your curry(Dum Aloo).Now divide the dough into small proportions (balls),flatten the surface of each ball,dust it with flour and with the help of rolling pin make them into circular discs (Roti).Apply oil to your palms while flattening the ball.Heat tawa, grease it with oil and now fry the prepared rotis by flipping until golden brown.Fry for little longer time for crisp rotis.
Your roti is Ready!!!

DUM ALOO

INGREDIENTS-
Potatoes- 4-5 medium sized (cut into 4 if big)
Onion-1 (big chopped)
Tomato,onion,garlic,Green chillies and cashew nut paste-1 cup
(cashews soaked for 30 mins prior to grinding.)
Oil-For frying
Garam masala-1 tsp
Mustard seeds-1/2 tsp
Red chilli powder-for taste
Turmeric powder-1/2 tsp
Salt-to taste
Water-1 cup
SPICES-
Cloves-6-8
Cardamom-5
Jeera-1/2 tsp
Coriander seeds-1/2 tsp
Cinnamon stick-small stick
Pepper-1/2 tsp
PROCEDURE-
Wash and peel potatoes.Cut them into cubes and prick all over.Meanwhile heat oil in a pan and fry them until golden brown in colour.Keep it aside.Fry in a pan all the spices till the pungent smell subsides.Allow them to cool and then grind them into powder.Now take a pan and add 3 tbsps oil/ghee then add mustard seeds, turmeric powder, red chilli powder, now add the above prepared paste/puree and cook for 5-6 mins. Now add fried potato,water and cook till this mixture condenses and then add 1 and 1/2 tsp of spice powder,adjust salt and mix.Allow it to cook for 3-4 mins.Finally add chopped coriander and transfer it to a serving bowl.

Sending this to Pari's Combo Event

AWARDS!!

2009-08-08T07:17:00.000-07:00

I am happy to share my awards.Here comes combo offer to Aathidhyam!!

From Saraswathi,Hari and Kitti Mati
From Saraswathi , Kitti mati and Supriya Nair

From Saraswathi and Kitti mati

TAG

1. What is your current obsession?

Blogging

2. What are you wearing today?

T-shirt and Pant

3. What’s for dinner?

Bellam pulusu (stew),Daal,Rice,Roti and Spicy Cabbage curry

4. What’s the last thing you bought?

Ice cream

5. What are you listening to right now?

Kinnerasani vacchindamma vennala paitesi

6. What do you think about the person who tagged you?

KITTI MATI-One wonderful friend with Delectable authentic recipe collection and one who supports me with her valuable comments !!

SARASWATHI IYER-Lovely friend from Singapore with with Yummy Mouth watering recipes blog and mother of 15 month old baby who enjoys her Motherhood!!

7. If you could have a house totally paid for, fully furnished anywhere in the world, where would you like it to be?

Switzerland

8. What are your must-have pieces for summer?

Cool water to quench thirst and liquids to prevent dehydration.

9. If you could go anywhere in the world for the next hour, where would you go?

To beach.

10. Which language do you want to learn?

German
11. Who do you want to meet right now?

My sweet little friend Greeshma (1 year old)

12. What is your favourite colour?

Black and blue
13. What is your favourite piece of clothing in your own closet?

Chudidars

14. What is your dream job?

To settle in some CEO level Position in Biotechnology firm.

15. What’s your favourite magazine?

Mostly i dont get time to read magazines,may be Eenadu Sunday Magazine.

16. If you had $100 now, what would you spend it on?

Shop for all my loved ones.

17. What do you consider a fashion faux pas?

I don't have any idea

18. Who are your style icons?

None in particular
19. Describe your personal style?

Simple and dignified.

20. What are you going to do after this?

Complete my Biotech and chemistry records.

21. What are your favourite movies?

Comedy movies

22. What inspires you?

Nature

23. Give us three styling tips that always work for you:

Simple,dignified and being humble.

24. Coffee or tea?

Coffee (But i drink Horlicks)

25. What do you do when you are feeling low or terribly depressed?

Listen to music, Speak to my parents and play with Greeshma.

26. What is the meaning of your name?

Aries sign, chaitra masam (Telugu)

27. Which other blogs you love visiting?

Not one in particular.

28. Favorite Dessert/Sweet?

Purnam Boorelu, Besan Laddu, Mom's Kheer Boorel

29. Favourite Food???

Andhra, Street food.

Passing this award to all my dear lovely friends-

1)Lata Raja
2)Vani
3)Chitra
4)Babli

Please accept my dear friends!!

RICE FEAST @ AATHIDHYAM

2009-08-04T05:01:00.000-07:00

I am excited to announce my very first event in Aathidhyam.
But before that let me share this sweet news with you that Aathidhyam is going to be www.aathidhyam.in soon.I thank all those wonderful friends and readers for their everlasting encouragement.

So i am planning to host this event to mark the same.
Rice being the Staple food in many parts of the world remains my theme.
My dear wonderful Chefs!!!
Get ready for the most exciting event @ Aathidhyam-RICE FEAST!!!

Little info-
Rice is a good source of protein and a staple food in many parts of the world, but it is not a complete protein: it does not contain all of the essential amino acids in sufficient amounts for good health, and should be combined with other sources of protein, such as nuts, seeds, beans, fish, or meat.Rice, like other cereal grains, can be puffed or popped. This process takes advantage of the grains' water content and typically involves heating grains in a special chamber. Further puffing is sometimes accomplished by processing pre-puffed pellets in a low- pressure chamber.

LOGO-RICE MAN

RULES-

All you need to do is send me Rice Recipes.(Any thing with rice).Archived posts Accepted.
Only Vegetarian recipes are accepted (No eggs)
Shoot your entries with the following details Via ENTRY FORM
Please note-Entries sent thru entry form are only Accepted
Do not forget to send 200 x 200 Pixels wide photo to aathidhyam@gmail.com
Should be a FOLLOWER of my Blog.

Provide a link back to this event and use this logo without fail.
Deadline is 1 st SEPTEMBER
Only 2 entries Per blog

SO GET COOKING!!!

INDIAN PIZZA DOSA!!

2009-07-18T23:20:00.000-07:00

Indulge in this easy n spicy version of Indian pizza Dosa!!!
Adapted from Bay leaf (My sis's blog) and photo courtesy Bay Leaf !!
INDIAN PIZZA DOSA

INGREDIENTS-
Moong dal-200 gms
Pepper powder-1 tbsp
Red chilli powder-1 tbsp (as per taste)
Coriander powder-1 tbsp
Salt-to taste
Oil-as required
PROCEDURE-

CAPTION-Come Indulge in the Delightful Desi feast
Wash and soak Moong dal overnight and then grind it into a fine paste.To this paste add all the above said ingredients and mix well.Add water if required (little).Heat griddle and to it add the batter and spread it in circular motion as thinly as possible. Moisten the edges with ghee/oil. Add desired toppings, and shallow fry on slow fire (sim) till golden brown and then serve hot.
TOPPINGS--
Choose from below
1)GARDEN FRESH SURPRISE--
In a bowl add chopped onions, chopped tomatoes, chopped capsicum, chopped coriander leaves, green chillies, grated ginger, salt, red chilli powder, chat masala and lemon juice.Mix all these ingredients well and use it as a topping on dosa
2)CHEESE & CREAM BLAST--
In a bowl add grated cheese (Amul) and to it add chopped coriander, green chillies, grated ginger, chat masala, red chilli powder and mix. Spread as a topping on dosa
3) NUTTY SPECIAL--
In a bowl add finely chopped cashew nuts, raisins, pistachio and almonds.Mix well and apply as a topping.
SERVING TIP- Tastes best when served with tikha Rajasthani garlic chilli sauce.
Sending this to Dosa feast hosted by Solkadi

POTATO CHIPS (MOM'S VERSION)

2009-07-13T05:31:00.000-07:00

Here is mom's easy,tasty and crispy anytime delight.Makes perfect combo with any item!!!
Thought of sharing one nice song with you all which my 3 and 1/2 year old sister sings!!!
Just say I LIKE TO MOVE IT,MOVE IT!!!

POTATO CHIPS

INGREDIENTS-
Potatoes-250 gms
Salt-as required
Tomato chilli powder-as required(u can use red chilli powder)
Oil-for frying
PROCEDURE-

Slice potatoes into thin roundels with the help of a slicer.Heat oil in a wok(kadhai) and fry them until golden brown in colour and crisp.Finally sprinkle salt and tomato chilli powder.Serve them!!!

GUEST POST BY COOKWARE.COM

2009-07-08T07:17:00.000-07:00

Material Matters: Three Reasons why it May be Worth it to Splurge on High-End Cookware
In these economic times, we’re seeing a lot of consumers tighten their belts when it comes to their kitchen, opting for less expensive kitchen accessories over what works best for their cooking and food serving needs. This might work well for some things, but if you plan on being a serious kitchen chef you might want to think differently when it comes to some items, particularly ones that you are planning to use for a long time. Cookware sets come to mind as a great example. When you buy pots and pans, you are planning on using continuously for years on end so it is a pretty huge investment. Here are three factors to consider when shopping, and why the more expensive materials (such as copper and cast iron) are better than low-end alternatives.

Heat Conductivity
Heat distribution can make a huge difference in the outcome of any cooking process, especially when you are slow cooking, and so the ability to heat ingredients evenly and thoroughly varies greatly depending on the material being used.
Copper cookware is renowned for its ability to retain and distribute heat, which is why it is the preferred material to cook with among professional chefs. Cast iron also has excellent retention and distributive characteristics, although it does take longer to heat up. Conversely, steel and glass cookware are both extremely poor when it comes to heating food.

Health
Cookware material matters when it comes to health too. Cooking with acidic items can cause leaching to occur, a process in which trace materials find their way into what is being cooked. So it is important to know exactly what material might make its way into your system and whether it is harmful or not.

Consumers love the idea of purchasing non-stick pots and pans, as it makes cleanup a lot easier. But the most common types of nonstick cookware use aluminum with a Teflon coating, which according to a recent report might be carcinogenic (although the EPA has not confirmed this as of yet). This is causing consumers lately to look for other alternatives, such as anodized aluminum, which creates a nonstick surface without using Teflon.

Iron is non-toxic and in fact beneficial for your immune system, so any leaching that occurs with cast-iron cookware is bound to help, not hurt, your body. Copper on the other hand can, as it causes short-term sickness when exposed to the digestive system in sufficient quantities. However, nowadays most copper cookware is surface layered with tin or stainless steel, rendering it safe for human use.

Durability
We mentioned in the first paragraph that a cookware set is an investment that is expected to last through years of continuous use. This is why more expensive materials may be more cost-effective over the course of the years. The least expensive materials for cookware, namely enamels, glass, and aluminum, are also the least durable. The former two are prone to chipping and fracturing while aluminum tends to warp easily over the long-run. Stainless steel and enameled cast-iron on the other hand are by far the most durable materials and can last for years, or even decades.
This is the main reason why more expensive materials are worth it. The two most expensive materials, coated copper and cast-iron, are the only two that heat well and are durable without any adverse health effects. By opting for less expensive materials, you have to make a trade-off in one or more of these areas, so make sure to take that into consideration when you find yourself shopping for new cookware. Sometimes, the sets that cost more pay off more in the long run by enabling you to cook and eat better for years to come.

Visit Cookware Essentials for best deals on Cookware and cookware sets.

BEACH STYLE BHEL PURI

2009-07-01T04:18:00.000-07:00

Yeah, you read it right.What Beach style???????Yes
According to me we have 2 Bhel puri versions.One is North Indian where you add all those 3 chutneys and the other is Beach style version where these 3 chutneys are not required.Mostly you find this near Ramakrishna beach.So i am calling it Beach style.Last week(Sunday) me and Sai(my 7yr old friend & neighbor)prepared this quick delight.I did the chopping part and Sai mixed all these ingredients.
So here is our Beach style version.
BEACH STYLE BHEL PURI-

INGREDIENTS-
Puffed rice-2 cups
Onion-1 big (chopped)
Tomato-1 med (chopped)
Green chillies-2 (chopped)
Salt-to taste
Red chilli powder-as per taste
Sugar-pinch
Coriander-2 tsps (chopped)
Lime juice-
Oil-for mixing
Mixture-handful(readymade)
Roasted peanuts-2 tbsps
PROCEDURE-

Mix all these ingredients one by one in a bowl and serve.
NOTE-Consume immediately.
Dont forget to leave your comments.

PANI PURI--NO.1STREET FOOD

2009-06-24T03:35:00.000-07:00

I love street foods esp Pani puri occupies the top most position after chaat and bhel puri.We have one nice Chaat wallah(Bandi as we say) near our college and after 4 the chaat flavour is in the air taking you for a quick relish.Most of the times i try to avoid it because my mom warns me not to go for it.But it often becomes irresistable for me, so i go for chaat but not for pani puri because that person is pretty fast in serving and i am pretty slow while eating.So i opt for chaat.As soon as i saw Pani puri recipe from here i became irresistable once again,so amma had to prepare it for my sake.I am here enjoying it slowly:-)
About Pani Puri-Little kahani
Panipuri is a hollow, puffed, round dough with a crunchy shell. The shell by itself is not tasty, unless it is filled with a spicy potato-based mixture and dipped in masala water. The stuffing is prepared separately, and inserted into the panipuri through a hole made in the shell. It is then dipped in the masala water and served.
PANI PURI-

For pani-

Water-3 cups water
Pudina leaves-1 cup
Coriander-1/2 cup
Green chilli-5-7
Salt-as per taste
Roasted cumin powder-1 tsp
Pani puri masala-1-2 tsps
For Filling~Chaat

You can simply mash boiled potatoes and add chopped onions,green chilli,spice powders or else you can make Chaat
For Puris-
Instead of Home made puris i bought ready made ones.For Home made puri's recipe you can click here....
For Sweet/Meeta chutney-
Deseeded dates-8-10
Tamarind pulp-2-3 tbsps
Jaggery-1/4 th cup (grated)
Cumin powder-1 tsp
Red chilli powder-1 tsp
The Rest-
Chopped onions and chopped coriander!!
PROCEDURE-
For Pani-Grind pudina,coriander and green chilli together into a fine paste.Now add this paste to water along with pani puri masala,cumin powder and salt.Mix all the ingredients well and keep it aside.
For Chutney-Grind all the ingredients into smooth paste by adding little water.The chutney should be sticky and consistency should be thick.
While serving-Make a small hole in the puri,now fill it with 1 tsp of chaat,tamarind chutney and onions.Dip it in pani and now your pani puri is ready to eat.
Lastly all i can say is Enjoy!!!
But don't forget to leave your valuable comments here!!!
Sending this to the Green Gourmet Event hosted by Preethi of Relishing recipes...
Sending this to RCI-Mumbai Street food hosted by Aquadaze

NUTTY CHOCOLATE FUDGE

2009-06-18T04:29:00.000-07:00

Its all raining sweet things to me.Let me share this happiness with you all.Firstly i was blessed with good percentage in my Final Board exams,my dad bought me a cute Lying Teddy,i got two awards from 2 wonderful people Shanthi and Hari,lastly topping all drinking chocolate milkshake everyday.I know chocoholics are jealous but don't worry i am sharing my recipe with you all.Chocolate ice cream is the main player and roasted nuts give that crunchy sip and chocolate sauce adds twist!!
But before i want to you to have a look at my Sweet lying Teddy.If you want to have one you can click it!!
What do you say??????
Cute naaa!!!

NUTTY CHOCOLATE FUDGE-
INGREDIENTS-

Chocolate ice cream-3 scoops
(I used Dutch Chocolate ice cream of Baskin & Robins)
Cold milk-1-2 cups (1 cup preferably)
Sweetened cocoa powder-2 tbsps
Nuts-handful(roasted)
Sugar-if necessary
Chocolate sauce-2 tsps
PROCEDURE-

Blend chocolate ice cream,cold milk,sweetened cocoa with the help of electric blender.Take a serving glass add chocolate sauce and then chocolate mixture.Finally add roasted nuts and serve.
Serve chilled
SPECIAL NOTE-My First award!!
From Hari and Shanthi
Thank you very much !!

Sending this to Soup N Juice Event hosted by Sireesha of Mom's Recipes

TANGY & SPICY TOMATO MAGGI

2009-06-13T03:13:00.000-07:00

Necessity is the mother of invention.This perfectly applies to my sister,coming back from school she use to prepare Maggi every day.Getting bored with the same old method of preparation,she started making modifications to the same and now she makes this perfect Maggi for me and her!!Here is her recipe!!
TANGY & SPICY TOMATO MAGGI INGREDIENTS-

Maggi-1 packet
Water-as required
Tomato sauce-2-3 tbsps
Oregano-1 tsp
Chilly flakes-1 tsp
Pepper powder-1 tsp
Clarified butter-1 tsp
PROCEDURE-

Boil water and add ghee to it.Now add maggi and bring it to boil.Meanwhile take a small bowl and add masala(Maggi Tastemaker),oregano,pepper powder,chilly flakes and mix it with 2-3 tbsps of water.Now add this mix to boiling maggi.Finally add tomato sauce.Mix all the ingredients well and serve hot.
Suggestions-Use Maggi Hot N Sweet sauce.
Adjust salt if required.
Sending this to Divya's Show me your break fast Event

EASY POHA UPMA AKA ATUKULA UPMA

2009-06-11T08:48:00.000-07:00

Very easy,simple and tasty break fast within 15 mins-Atukula upma!!
EASY POHA UPMA

INGREDIENTS
Poha/Rice flakes/Atukulu-2 cups
Onion-1 big (chopped)
Peanuts-2-3 tbsps
Urad dal-1-2 tsps
Channa dal-1 tsp
Green chillies-4-5 chopped
Mustard seeds -1 tsp
Turmeric-a pinch
Dry red chillies-2-3(broken)
Cashew nuts-2-3 tbsps
Curry leaves-few
Salt-to taste
Oil-1-2 tbsps
Lemon wedge-Garnishing
Coriander leaves-garnishing
PROCEDURE-

Wash poha and squeeze excess water.Heat oil in a pan and fry mustard seeds, dry red chilly, chana dal,urad dal, curry leaves, onions,green chillies, turmeric,peanuts and cashew nuts.Cook for few mins(till fried).Now add salt.Finally add wet Poha and mix all the ingredients well.Adjust salt and then serve.
SERVING TIPS-Serve hot with lemon wedge and chopped coriander leaves.
SUGGESTION-I like to add Kobbari karam for additional taste

TASTY ALMOND COOKIES

2009-06-06T03:26:00.000-07:00

Tasty Almond cookies from my Aunt's kitchen!!
TASTY ALMOND COOKIES-

INGREDIENTS-
Flour-2 cups
Baking powder-1/2 tsp
Baking powder-1/2 tsp
Salt-1/2 tsp
Butter-1/2 cup
Shortening-1/2 cup
Sugar-3/4 th cup or as per taste
Egg-1
Almond extract-2 and 1/2 tsps
Blanched almonds-1/4 th cup
Egg-1 lightly beaten
PROCEDURE-
Preheat oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit (162.5 degrees Celsius).In a large bowl, sift the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. In a medium bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the butter or margarine, shortening, and sugar. Add the egg and almond extract and beat until well blended. Add to the flour mixture and mix well. Note: The dough will be crumbly at this point, but don't worry - that is what it's supposed to be like. Use your fingers to form the mixture into a dough, and then form the dough into 2 rolls or logs that are 10 to 12 inches long. Wrap and refrigerate for 2 hours (this will make it easier to shape the dough into circles).4Take a log and lightly score the dough at 3/4 inch intervals so that you have 15 pieces and cut the dough. Roll each piece into a ball and place on a lightly greased cookie tray, approximately 1 1/2 inches apart. Place an almond in the center of each cookie and press down lightly. Repeat with the remaining dough. Brush each cookie lightly with beaten egg before baking. Bake for 15 minutes to 18 minutes, until golden brown. Cool and store in a sealed container.

YUMMY MANGO ICE CREAM

2009-06-04T02:02:00.000-07:00

This creamy,mouth watering and easy Ice cream comes from my Aunt(Uma). She says -I am a fun-loving, easy going and dependable person. Being a cancerian, I am a little sensitive and consider my self a good cook!!
My comments-Really the pic looks tempting and i am glad that she is here with me in India!!
Uma's comments on this Mango Ice cream-
This is utterly delicious. In fact, my kids love it so much that we have reduced the buying of ice creams from outside.
YUMMY MANGO ICE CREAM-

INGREDIENTS-
Mango Pulp - 1 tin
Condensed Milk - 1 tin
Evaporated Milk - 1 tin
For garnishing-
Cherries,Nuts,Cut fruits (Obviously mango,apart from mango you can also add cut pineapple and honey
PROCEDURE-
Take a bowl and combine all the three ingredients.Now freeze this mixture.While serving add cut mango and pineapple pieces.Scoop the ice cream and add honey and cashew nuts.Finally top it with cherries.
Yummy yummy Mango ice cream is waiting for you!!Are you ready to taste it???
Sending this Yummy ice cream to Sri valli's Mango Mela
SPECIAL NOTE-
It gives me great pleasure to announce to you all that my blog reached 3000 mark.I thank all the wonderful bloggers who took time and left their valuable comments and encouraged me time-to-time.Here's one small token of appreciation-i mean Global blogger Award for our cute bloggers,promoting Indian as well as International recipes through their blogs.
I am giving this Award to the following bloggers!!

Happy Cook of My Kitchen Treasures
Hari of Indian Cuisine
Mangala of Recipes 24 X 7
Nitya of A Culinary Odessey
Ramya of Memory Archieved
Trupthi of Recipe Center
Dear Happy cook,Hari,Mangala,Nitya,Ramya and Trupthi,
Please accept this award.

CREAMY PISTA MILK SHAKE

2009-05-27T06:05:00.000-07:00

Indulge yourself in rich,creamy,nutty and flavourful Pista Milk Shake!!
The colour itself looks Inviting!!
CREAMY PISTA MILK SHAKE

INGREDIENTS-
Toned milk-3 cups
Pista-100 gms (soak them in water for about 1 hour)
Almonds-25 gms (soak them in water for about 2 hours)
Sugar-as per taste
Cream-3-4 tsps
Cardamom-2 pods
Roasted nuts-3 tsps (almonds,cashews and pista)
PROCEDURE-1

Take a pan and boil milk,boil till it reduces to 1 and 1/2 cups.Allow it to cool. To this boiled milk add pista, almonds, sugar, cream,cardamom and grind this mixture. Pour this into serving glass add roasted nuts and refrigerate it.
Serve chilled.
PROCEDURE-2
Leaving milk you can dry grind pista,sugar,almonds,cardamom to smooth paste and then add this paste to milk and bring to boil twice and then off the flame and allow it to cool.Pour this mixture into serving glass and add roasted nuts.Top it with cream.Serve chilled
Well i found procedure-1 easy and convenient.
Sending this to FIC -Favourite hosted by Curry leaf and Sunshine Mom as my favourite colour is Green.
Sending this to Soup N Juice Event hosted by Sireesha of Mom's Recipes.