tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36328437140539987662024-03-12T21:29:09.326-07:00vidya's creationscooking is all about creativity..go get creativeVIDYA VENKYhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13714243464981865148noreply@blogger.comBlogger122125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3632843714053998766.post-63258476505190604342010-06-18T16:30:00.000-07:002010-06-18T16:39:36.864-07:00Olive oil<div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size:130%;">Hi all..bac after a real long time.<br /><br /></span></div><span style="font-size:130%;">I wanna give an important information i got from my doctor & friends about olive oil.<br /><br /></span><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size:130%;">Olive oil is said to have the greatest exponent of monounsaturated fat.It is a natural juice which preserves the taste,aroma,vitamins & properties of the olive fruit.Olive oil the only vegetable oil that is consumed as it is- fresh from the olive fruit.<br /><br /></span><span style="font-size:130%;">Recently i can to know that using olive oil in Indian cooking needs more care,i.e, when u chose olive oil for cooking its better to see the label which says olive oil for frying.Olive oil which is meant for marinating should never be heated.When they are heated it releases toxins & becomes hazardous for health.So next time take care when u choose ur olive oil for cooking.<br /></span></div><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></span>VIDYA VENKYhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13714243464981865148noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3632843714053998766.post-84633537158949406452010-02-01T17:10:00.000-08:002010-02-01T17:23:55.562-08:00Milagu (pepper)thokku/Keti milagu kozhambu<div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size:130%;">We all know that pepper spice is <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">gud</span> for health than the hot taste we get from <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">chillies</span>.Pepper is being used widely by use in our day to day cooking.This <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">milagu</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">kozhambu</span>/<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">thokku</span> is my mother's speciality.I always ask my mom to make it <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">at least</span> once in 2 weeks.<br /><br />This can be stored in refrigerator for <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">at least</span> a week.This can be mixed with rice & had with <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">vadam</span> as side dish .This is also a <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">gud</span> side dish for curd rice.<br /><br />This is how my mother makes it</span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">Pepper 1 tsp<br /><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">Jeera</span> 1 tsp<br /><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_10">Toordhal</span> 1tsp<br />Coriander seeds 3tsp<br />Red chillies 6-7<br />Mustard seeds 1/4tsp<br />Few curry leaves</span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">Tamarind soaked in water i small lemon size<br /><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_11">Gingely</span> oil 1/2cup<br />Turmeric powder 1/4tsp<br />Salt to taste</span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigJblkvpMTSZ4XsOPQToWO10rjnDkhQ9E6iELnr6UF4w30AEMkJ_XLvx91d_7Nc3BBGs_LNFUU1JU2fKs2Wei1zi4FIQuI8bxxZCkRWU2ij0sXmpz8KMEkap-rUGAE0SbHmO_hRUY/s1600-h/milagu+thokku.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 239px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigJblkvpMTSZ4XsOPQToWO10rjnDkhQ9E6iELnr6UF4w30AEMkJ_XLvx91d_7Nc3BBGs_LNFUU1JU2fKs2Wei1zi4FIQuI8bxxZCkRWU2ij0sXmpz8KMEkap-rUGAE0SbHmO_hRUY/s320/milagu+thokku.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5433450631023604562" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:130%;"><br />Take 2-3 tsp of oil in a <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_12">kadai</span> & fry all except tamarind & turmeric powder.Cool & grind along with tamarind into fine paste.In a <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_13">kadai</span> add <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_14">gingely</span> oil & splutter mustard seeds.When they pop add curry leaves & the ground paste.Add turmeric powder & salt.Allow it to cook & thicken.Always keep it covered as it spills all over.Take of stove when it thickness.<br /><br />More curry leaves gives it more taste.Have it with hot rice<br /><br /></span></div>VIDYA VENKYhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13714243464981865148noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3632843714053998766.post-74547273285028394582010-01-31T13:56:00.000-08:002010-01-31T14:10:37.193-08:00Ghee kozhukatai<div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size:130%;">Hi all....<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">iam</span> back after a very long time.Been busy with something or the other sometimes was too lazy to blog.</span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><br />Thai and <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">aadi</span>(<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">tamil</span> months) are considered very auspicious for goddesses.All the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">fridays</span> in these 2 months its a tradition followed in our family that we make some sweet or the other & offer to God. Mostly the first <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">Friday</span> of these months we make this ghee <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">kozhukatai</span> & start by praying lord Ga</span><span style="font-size:130%;">nesha.This ghee <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">kozhukatai</span> is a hot favorite for all.So we make lot of this <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">kozhukatai</span> so that we ladies who make will get some <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">haha</span>.</span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaf4PTWt2s7OPwD80YNPa19GYmVPY5gdjrqg6iDiqcHxNyVIliHqRZ9ntceJwp6sXehnOPL0vE28UGL2o1VN6aCSOqKGcY6pG4fpQeTlOlUVTPUwvaL29pyjwiBQLhURuU9nPmAaY/s1600-h/ghee+kolukatai.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaf4PTWt2s7OPwD80YNPa19GYmVPY5gdjrqg6iDiqcHxNyVIliHqRZ9ntceJwp6sXehnOPL0vE28UGL2o1VN6aCSOqKGcY6pG4fpQeTlOlUVTPUwvaL29pyjwiBQLhURuU9nPmAaY/s320/ghee+kolukatai.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5433029738359902562" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:130%;"><br />This is how we make it..<br />Ingredients<br />Grated coconut 1 cup<br /><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">Jaggery</span> 1cup<br />Wheat flour 1/2cup<br />Turmeric powder a pinch<br />Oil & ghee to deep fry<br /><br />Mix wheat flour & turmeric powder along with some water to make dough(like <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_10">chappathi</span> dough).Set aside.In a <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_11">kadai</span> add the grated coconut & <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_12">jaggery</span> & mix well <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_13">until</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_14">jaggery</span> melts & mixes well with coconut to make the stuffing.Now make very small <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_15">chappattis</span> & stuff this coconut <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_16">jaggery</span> mixture in it & close it.<br /><br />In a <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_17">kadai</span> heat oil.To this add 2<span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_18">tsp</span> of ghee.When the oil is hot enough slide these <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_19">kozukatais</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_20">one by</span> one & fry them <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_21">until</span> golden brown.<br /></span></div>VIDYA VENKYhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13714243464981865148noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3632843714053998766.post-39347535137552266362009-10-02T09:25:00.000-07:002009-10-02T10:13:38.884-07:00My gollu & awards<div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Gollu</span> is a very beautiful festival celebrated i</span><span style="font-size:130%;">n south</span><span style="font-size:130%;">ern part of India.During this period we invite all our relatives home & give th</span><span style="font-size:130%;">em <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">thambulam</span> with a small gift. I really miss <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">gollu</span> in Chennai now.Still i kept a small <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">gollu</span> here in US. A simple one.I loved it & so did my friends who came for my <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">gollu</span>.I have posted my <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">gollu</span> pics here.<br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiF8bctmbz6fXqxO2XCa7qk26aphmTjvJXqb9dFNGXLAXbh4OEh6GvGrcD8OMkaxlRL5ke6w6FsQaobL1Tei2WAC6Qgo20n0E4PVdLuvaLELC5R2JEKKGXvrrea26j8yguQp8oFLT8/s1600-h/DSCF3473.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiF8bctmbz6fXqxO2XCa7qk26aphmTjvJXqb9dFNGXLAXbh4OEh6GvGrcD8OMkaxlRL5ke6w6FsQaobL1Tei2WAC6Qgo20n0E4PVdLuvaLELC5R2JEKKGXvrrea26j8yguQp8oFLT8/s320/DSCF3473.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5388049413250125538" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1_PmnDDMqN-TzGm2wTAeyb8Zr4kIlfae7wZqGVRAqUw2Vwvh8bPSmTz3R6s9W2c80-cJNAY36-XlbLtdKbFJQWM1UU0k3hyTIk2wtnlfL0tKDzG0y-IKT1NP-Na3Ee2xeiydp6v8/s1600-h/DSCF3461.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1_PmnDDMqN-TzGm2wTAeyb8Zr4kIlfae7wZqGVRAqUw2Vwvh8bPSmTz3R6s9W2c80-cJNAY36-XlbLtdKbFJQWM1UU0k3hyTIk2wtnlfL0tKDzG0y-IKT1NP-Na3Ee2xeiydp6v8/s320/DSCF3461.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5388049652019905106" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><br />I received these lovely awards from my beautiful fri</span><span style="font-size:130%;">ends.Thanks a lot..<br /><a href="http://www.foodseasons.com/"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">Jyothi</span> of Food seasons</a> awarded me with the follow</span><span style="font-size:130%;">ing awards.<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">Thanx</span> a lot <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">jyothi</span>.It means a lot to me.<br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCndxz5sMjN22qQge5o4g3rVuQyocZM4btl3ioVUWYvAd42xOsVH9_jw4gORhqFcuV5WXHpUKW90Lw_83bcYOrslRGMWky7KXkfH05yoEAViALpiubazoBHhbSkYcZ1_h_FiJbtzo/s1600-h/kreativblogger_thumb1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 205px; height: 220px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCndxz5sMjN22qQge5o4g3rVuQyocZM4btl3ioVUWYvAd42xOsVH9_jw4gORhqFcuV5WXHpUKW90Lw_83bcYOrslRGMWky7KXkfH05yoEAViALpiubazoBHhbSkYcZ1_h_FiJbtzo/s320/kreativblogger_thumb1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5388051039702123394" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhM1Gfb23xRPnHB77buy2uor4wWOiz9CUF7a1xYZ1MwYh37PLkisXwOVXrcwf2QFN_4e0g-yPCa25kVGfY1nAO7t6MMHoT6x6u1X6-w8SuuRoj3baDqmWqiiGJ1k4ExtDUQ6YV__-E/s1600-h/Scrumptious1_thumb.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 220px; height: 244px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhM1Gfb23xRPnHB77buy2uor4wWOiz9CUF7a1xYZ1MwYh37PLkisXwOVXrcwf2QFN_4e0g-yPCa25kVGfY1nAO7t6MMHoT6x6u1X6-w8SuuRoj3baDqmWqiiGJ1k4ExtDUQ6YV__-E/s320/Scrumptious1_thumb.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5388050273144426594" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghSJ1HyWlPexH6dQIve1YB1NrfK-mWv3at1TUIG6rP_27ntSM6dlnzK_9V_rgv1zMaxtQMmgQmRyS8VTwyIU8PP7KozbDcbwebayuK2dorFEcEVKLJWZHJJw9v0xHyeFmELj4vFvU/s1600-h/thisone1_thumb.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 244px; height: 184px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghSJ1HyWlPexH6dQIve1YB1NrfK-mWv3at1TUIG6rP_27ntSM6dlnzK_9V_rgv1zMaxtQMmgQmRyS8VTwyIU8PP7KozbDcbwebayuK2dorFEcEVKLJWZHJJw9v0xHyeFmELj4vFvU/s320/thisone1_thumb.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5388050857785530162" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /><a href="http://sanghi-tastybites.blogspot.com/"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">Sanghi</span> of tasty bites</a> awarded me this award.Tha</span><span style="font-size:130%;">nk u <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_10">Sanghi</span> that is so sweet of u & u made my day.<br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiET8l7z9vxYKQqEIoitEwWcyHDQi5yVRVuDltsh_nk_6W5HxCklovQ86wEnUyuEV5NXZV0Rmzs2Rq3xoWuMAuBpJIcYzYyI5tj517VN3j0kXVPqodEJkyNlU8FV6A60sOIdx37Zd8/s1600-h/Diamond+award1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 228px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiET8l7z9vxYKQqEIoitEwWcyHDQi5yVRVuDltsh_nk_6W5HxCklovQ86wEnUyuEV5NXZV0Rmzs2Rq3xoWuMAuBpJIcYzYyI5tj517VN3j0kXVPqodEJkyNlU8FV6A60sOIdx37Zd8/s320/Diamond+award1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5388051113238635442" border="0" /></a><br />Thanx again for such lovely awards.<br /></div>VIDYA VENKYhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13714243464981865148noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3632843714053998766.post-11820525106204262902009-08-25T16:38:00.000-07:002009-08-25T17:20:23.539-07:00Mattar paneer<div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size:130%;">People at all age love to have <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">paneer</span>.Especially when it tastes so authentic u cant stop eating it.I learnt to make this authentic <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">mattar</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">paneer</span> from <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">vahrevah</span>.It came out so well...</span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1cx35xNEGpjnyJVki8wKiH2KFuyhamwqRuz4S-XRCvd6NryF2Yl1Bzqp-Mc_yuft93uH0WwSiqo1DNqlgKDvwQo3dTURxhsLefUBinjFNQFIGlspMJNNI8f8divzyP1lyYkbirYQ/s1600-h/mattar+paneer.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 180px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1cx35xNEGpjnyJVki8wKiH2KFuyhamwqRuz4S-XRCvd6NryF2Yl1Bzqp-Mc_yuft93uH0WwSiqo1DNqlgKDvwQo3dTURxhsLefUBinjFNQFIGlspMJNNI8f8divzyP1lyYkbirYQ/s320/mattar+paneer.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5374060430677607634" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">This is how i made it<br />Ingredients<br /><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">Paneer</span> 1/2 cup<br />Green peas 1/2cup</span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">Tomatoes 2<br />Onion 1<br />Cashew nuts 2<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">tsps</span><br />Ginger garlic paste 1 tsp</span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">Coriander powder 1tsp<br />Cumin powder 1/2tsp<br /><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">Chilli</span> powder 1 tsp<br />Green <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">chilli</span> 1<br />Cumin seeds 1/2 tsp<br />Coriander leaves few<br /><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">Katoori</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">methi</span> 1 tsp</span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">Turmeric powder 1/4tsp<br />Oil 2-3 tsp<br />Salt to taste<br />Cream 2<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_10">tsps</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Whole <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_11">garam</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_12">masala</span></span> which includes-</span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">Cinnamon stick 1,<br />Bay leaf 1,<br />Clove 2,<br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBbMhLWwpJ9kP77gwX9Z_p3ZsvQCO3IsZ-ATQne1NJcxPpqkH_qcirxo5Y6ReQ5ZB-BTut_cIEp_0sOeLBJL0R02DK5_iQwTmpgj5xCJtsPHvm0Wp7iBG1wjto9jEx3eBIQj_ra_E/s1600-h/matar+paneer.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBbMhLWwpJ9kP77gwX9Z_p3ZsvQCO3IsZ-ATQne1NJcxPpqkH_qcirxo5Y6ReQ5ZB-BTut_cIEp_0sOeLBJL0R02DK5_iQwTmpgj5xCJtsPHvm0Wp7iBG1wjto9jEx3eBIQj_ra_E/s320/matar+paneer.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5374060561835154194" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:130%;"><br />In a <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_13">kadai</span> add some oil & fry <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_14">cashew nuts</span> till light brown.Add onion ,ginger garlic paste,turmeric & tomatoes.Cook til tomatoes are soft.Then cool & blend them together.In the same <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_15">kadai</span> add some oil.Now add whole <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_16">garam</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_17">masala</span> & then cumin seeds.Saute for few secs then add the ground tomato onion paste.Add little water to this sauce.To this add <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_18">finely</span> chopped green chillies,cumin powder,coriander powder & <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_19">chilli</span> powder.After adding all these ingredients allow it to cook till the raw smell goes & <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_20">thickness</span>.When it thickness add <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_21">kastoori</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_22">methi</span> to this gravy.Allow it to cook for 5 more <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_23">mins</span>.Then add peas & <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_24">paneer</span> to this gravy.Simmer after u add all these & garnish with coriander leaves & cream.<br /><br />Serve hot with <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_25">parathas</span> or rice.<br /><br /><br /></span></div>VIDYA VENKYhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13714243464981865148noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3632843714053998766.post-19261952163140140452009-08-11T08:02:00.000-07:002009-08-11T09:02:15.504-07:00colorful tomato rasam<div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Rasam</span> is my all time favorite item which can be had with rice.U can find a lot of <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">rasam</span> varieties in my blog.I always wondered why we eat our meal <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">in a</span> particular way.Especially the south Indian <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">thali</span>.First comes <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">sambar</span> then <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">rasam</span> & finally curd rice.I always believe whatever v do there is a logical rea</span><span style="font-size:130%;">son behind it.The way we eat this <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">thali</span> also has a reason.<br /></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">Sambar</span> that we prepare is full of spices & <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">dhal</span> which is rich in proteins.It also has vegetables in it so its quite filling.We eat <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">rasam</span> next <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_10">which</span> is very light & helps in digestion.It neutralizes all the heavy <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_11">dhal</span> we eat from <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_12">sambar</span>.Finally we finish with curd rice which is a natural <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_13">coolant</span>.It cools down our body & reduces the acidity level in our body.<br /></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">Usually the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_14">rasam</span> we prepare will have very less content in it & simple.But i learnt this <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_15">rasam</span> which has so many ingredients in it & so grand</span><span style="font-size:130%;"> yet so light.After all parties & outing we wanted to have only <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_16">rasam</span> for dinner last night.This colorful tomato <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_17">rasam</span> which i prepared was so <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_18">gud</span> we finished it fully.<br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMj2z7XcaTq3Ou0mh8MCF6ICMWeEche0gQgXTSR2jFhy6CNmHWaPhrHUIx1peDEgQwn93UpX9Wjo5dAoBDpEmkxVuSc5ysUnB3HPhMQsD5TFr0V96ui3yQB66t48irPXbQvUlI2TY/s1600-h/trasam1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 181px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMj2z7XcaTq3Ou0mh8MCF6ICMWeEche0gQgXTSR2jFhy6CNmHWaPhrHUIx1peDEgQwn93UpX9Wjo5dAoBDpEmkxVuSc5ysUnB3HPhMQsD5TFr0V96ui3yQB66t48irPXbQvUlI2TY/s320/trasam1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5368735365638999794" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:130%;">This is how i made it<br /><br />Tomatoes 2<br />Green chillies 2<br />Garlic 1<br /><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_19">chilli</span> powder 1tsp</span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">coriander powder 1tsp<br />cumin powder 1/2tsp<br />Pinch of hing<br /><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_20">Jeera</span> 1tsp<br /><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_21">Feenu</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_22">greek</span> seeds 4-5 pieces<br />Mustard seeds 1/2 tsp<br />Pepper 1/2tsp</span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">Red chillies 2<br />Tamarind paste 1/4cup<br />Turmeric powder 1/4tsp<br /><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_23">Toor</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_24">dhal</span> water 1/2cup(u can even use boiled mashed <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_25">toor</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_26">dhal</span>)<br /><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_27">Uradh</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_28">dhal</span> 1tsp<br />Salt to taste<br />Sugar 1/2 tsp</span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">Ghee 2 tsp<br />Few coriander & curry leaves<br /><br />In a bowl add some water & heat it.To this add chopped tomatoes & finely chopped green chillies.Then add sliced garlic,<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_29">chilli</span> powder,coriander powder & cumin powder.Now add salt & sugar.Then add the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_30">dhal</span> w</span><span style="font-size:130%;">ater & coriander leaves to it.Then add the tamarind juice.Allow it to boil then simmer it & allow it to cook for 30 <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_31">mins</span>.When the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_32">rasam</span> reduces to 80% of the content.<br /><br />Now make <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_33">thadka</span> which is very essential to bring out the flavor in <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_34">rasam</span>.<br /><br /><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_35">Befor</span> making <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_36">thadka</span> crush some garlic,cumin seeds & pepper.Pepper depends upon the spice level u want.Now in a sauce pan add ghee,when hot add <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_37">redchillies</span>,mustard seeds,<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_38">feenugreek</span> seeds,then add <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_39">uradh</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_40">dhal</span> then h</span><span style="font-size:130%;">ing.Now add some curry leaves & crushed garlic pepper & cumin.Now add little bit of turmeric.Now add this <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_41">thadka</span> to <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_42">ur</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_43">rasam</span> & allow it <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_44">to</span>cook for another 10 <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_45">mins</span>.<br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbKR5eK0Jm8Uha6KAPn8LAADF2mQJlU0_kfu8wFKN1bWsYFRbZQUpntYNy-ObnbO1lg6WNkgW794xqulc0hzT6VtoDvfStw8oZl8QwZkxny9P0rE2wIxLevhJgNJVCbVMkO0LATxg/s1600-h/trasam.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbKR5eK0Jm8Uha6KAPn8LAADF2mQJlU0_kfu8wFKN1bWsYFRbZQUpntYNy-ObnbO1lg6WNkgW794xqulc0hzT6VtoDvfStw8oZl8QwZkxny9P0rE2wIxLevhJgNJVCbVMkO0LATxg/s320/trasam.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5368735571010305858" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:130%;">Hing is the main flavoring agent in it.<br />For more flavor add some onions when u add green <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_46">chilli</span>.U can even add more garlic when u add onions.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div>VIDYA VENKYhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13714243464981865148noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3632843714053998766.post-12944247482626963352009-07-29T09:02:00.000-07:002009-08-25T16:35:49.159-07:00Vegetable pulav<div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size:130%;">I always wanted to learn to make authentic dishes.I keep <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">learning</span> new things every time i log into the different blogs & websites created by many.My latest favorite is <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Vahrevah</span>.com. chef <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Sanjay</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">thumma</span> teaches u different ways to make authentic dishes in a easy way.He makes the most complicated dishes appear to be very simple.He truly inspires people to cook.Any one </span><span style="font-size:130%;">who sees h</span><span style="font-size:130%;">is program will want to cook.<br /></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">One such items i learnt from him is this vegetable <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">pulav</span>.I always wanted to know the difference between a <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">pulav</span> & <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">biryani</span>.Many will know it.For some of u like me who do not know the difference here it is. A <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">pulav</span> is one in <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">which</span> we cook all vegetables & rice together.When we prepare <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">biryani</span> we layer vegetables & rice one over the other & cook.<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_10">Pulav</span> is simple & easy than our rich <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_11">biryani</span>.<br /><br />This is how i made it</span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">Ingredients<br /><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_12">Basmati</span> rice 1 cup(i used raw rice since i <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_13">didn't</span> have <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_14">basmati</span> rice)<br />Onion 1<br />Potato 1<br />Mixed vegetables 1/2cup(i used carrots & peas)</span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">Ginger garlic paste 1 tsp<br />Curd 1/2cup</span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">Cinnamon stick 1<br />Cloves 2<br /><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_15">Elaichi</span> 1<br />Black cardamom 1<br />Kala <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_16">jeera</span> 1 tsp<br />Bay leaves 2<br />Mint & coriander leaves few</span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_17">Chilli</span> powder 1 tsp</span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">Coriander powder 1 tsp<br />Cumin powder 1tsp<br />Pepper(crushed)1 tsp<br />Oil 3 tsp<br />Salt to taste<br /><br />Wash & soak rice in enough water for 30 <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_18">mins</span>.I used 1:2 ra</span><span style="font-size:130%;">tio for rice & water.In a <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_19">kadai</span> add oil & add the whole <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_20">garam</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_21">masala</span>(Cinnamon stick,</span><span style="font-size:130%;"> Cloves , <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_22">Elaichi</span> , Black cardamom , Bay leaves ) & <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_23">kala</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_24">jeera</span> in it.Now add the chopped onions & saute.Add little salt to the onions which will help it to cook faster.Now add ginger garlic paste & mix well.Add potato & other vegetables to it.Mix well.Add all the powders one by one & saute well.To this add the coriander , mint leaves & pepper & mix them all together.</span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOBKLv3eddDYC2CuglgcQvA2_CcM0NxsyPXtewTIvSYtqolyoFOS4ddl-xg9W1F0kqF7vGzQCdXL00eaeCPT-BD9KnCHSsE0WUnHnE2bSryoY7hD14ufMIxfkuvj96Ivp5Cyn5mEI/s1600-h/pulav+veg.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOBKLv3eddDYC2CuglgcQvA2_CcM0NxsyPXtewTIvSYtqolyoFOS4ddl-xg9W1F0kqF7vGzQCdXL00eaeCPT-BD9KnCHSsE0WUnHnE2bSryoY7hD14ufMIxfkuvj96Ivp5Cyn5mEI/s320/pulav+veg.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5363919762704655218" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:130%;">Mix the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_25">masala</span> & vegetables with rice along with required water.Add the <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_26">necessary</span> salt.Switch on the rice cooker & wait till the rice is don</span><span style="font-size:130%;">e.</span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3YPYwc6eBYDW44Nm7p6i-jWG1jOycaeXknf2sjMsGjlSy21NbhEI-NiS4JqonbeipGPNv4i4qGhi5ocqWeXNpojcvHt_iCKNSicn-O4pgEgUebrtUkP5ysbPX0zP46KnL9tFQ5sI/s1600-h/biriyani.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3YPYwc6eBYDW44Nm7p6i-jWG1jOycaeXknf2sjMsGjlSy21NbhEI-NiS4JqonbeipGPNv4i4qGhi5ocqWeXNpojcvHt_iCKNSicn-O4pgEgUebrtUkP5ysbPX0zP46KnL9tFQ5sI/s320/biriyani.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5363919584527944050" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:130%;">The smell that comes out when the rice is cooking is enough for an appetizer.When the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_27">pulav</span> is ready allow it to stand for 2-3 <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_28">mins</span> before serving it hot.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></span></div>VIDYA VENKYhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13714243464981865148noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3632843714053998766.post-43448761134223209092009-07-21T08:05:00.001-07:002009-07-21T09:08:23.796-07:00Idly sambar<div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size:130%;">Hello all.....Blogging after a real long time.Right from the time i wanted to blog every day i could hardly sit with my laptop.Was very busy enjoying.Any ways back to blogging.I learnt quite a few items these which was very interesting.Will share all the items i learnt & made in future & all the tips i got.<br /><br />Idly <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">sambar</span> is one favorite dish served in many south Indian restaurants.<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Saravana</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">bhavan</span> idly <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">sambar</span> is so famous i always wanted to </span><span style="font-size:130%;">make <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">sambar</span> like that for idly.Here it is <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">sambar</span> that has <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">Saravana</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">bhavan</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">sambar</span> taste.<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">Simnce</span> i <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_10">dont</span> have small idly mold with me i made regular <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_11">idlies</span>.</span><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMcDHS9VQBs4Qe_c2VxbxFDroRxz21nBj_bbcpa6xAYDUnKCcgORncvPrUU3bqqyC5vcOhJwr1CZhfD-xtuUytZL8JL8jgUw-JWILdtIHF3cJZAArBOfbg0XZ5Jn9OTeqZ_R-mg_s/s1600-h/idly+sambar.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMcDHS9VQBs4Qe_c2VxbxFDroRxz21nBj_bbcpa6xAYDUnKCcgORncvPrUU3bqqyC5vcOhJwr1CZhfD-xtuUytZL8JL8jgUw-JWILdtIHF3cJZAArBOfbg0XZ5Jn9OTeqZ_R-mg_s/s320/idly+sambar.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5360941706419066770" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">This is how i made the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_12">sambar</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Ingredients</span><br /><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_13">Toor</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_14">dhal</span> (cooked) 1cup<br />Pearl onions 1 cup<br />Tomato 1</span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">onion 1<br />Tamarind juice 1 cup (diluted)<br />mustard seeds 1/4tsp<br />Channa <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_15">dhal</span> 2tsp<br />Coriander seeds(<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_16">dhaniya</span>) 4 tsp<br />Red <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_17">chilli</span> 10<br /><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_18">Pottu</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_19">kadalai</span> 1 tsp</span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">Oil 3tsp</span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">curry leaves & coriander leaves few<br />Turmeric powder 1/4tsp<br />Salt to taste<br />Jaggery 1tsp<br /><br />In a <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_20">kadai</span> add oil.Add <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_21">channa</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_22">dhal</span>,coriander seeds & 8 red chillies.Roast them till little brown.Keep aside.Now add oil in the same <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_23">kadai</span> & add onions.saute a while & add half of a tomato & saute till tomato is soft.Allow it to cool & grind them all together to a fine paste along with <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_24">pottu</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_25">kadalai</span>.Now in</span><span style="font-size:130%;"> a <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_26">kadai</span> add oil.Splutter mustard seeds.When it pops add pearl onions & curry leaves.Now add red chillies and then the tamarind juice.Now add remaining tomato, turmeric powder & salt.Add the ground paste.Allow this mixture to boil till the raw smell of tamarind goes.Now add the cooked & mashed <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_27">toor</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_28">dhal</span> to this & allow it to boil a little more.Now add jaggery & chopped coriander leaves & serve hot with <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_29">idlies</span>.<br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqB6Fw9T9HOcfxyPvMvReCr1PgRvM6j0cpWxYVWX3uw_VxOv2j1awLn-rBPnZ3yjTgv7yhFknWQub8Vos1roYA6qmn6xEkIzTAeGaFYsg-cXPhjp4S87Vh7LJ2qXyzsHu_yWfhdoo/s1600-h/idlys.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqB6Fw9T9HOcfxyPvMvReCr1PgRvM6j0cpWxYVWX3uw_VxOv2j1awLn-rBPnZ3yjTgv7yhFknWQub8Vos1roYA6qmn6xEkIzTAeGaFYsg-cXPhjp4S87Vh7LJ2qXyzsHu_yWfhdoo/s320/idlys.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5360941852651338626" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">When serving with <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_30">idlies</span> first layer with <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_31">idlies</span> then pour s</span><span style="font-size:130%;">ome <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_32">sambar</span> on top.Add chopped onions & pour 1 tsp ghee on top.Garnish with coriander leaves.<br /><br /></span></div>VIDYA VENKYhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13714243464981865148noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3632843714053998766.post-74881526335769223232009-06-16T17:49:00.000-07:002009-08-31T15:46:29.716-07:00Oats n fruity<div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size:130%;">Oats is generally considered a health food.It is said to help in lowering </span><span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" style="font-size:130%;">cholesterol</span><span style="font-size:130%;"> levels.It has soluble fiber in it than any other grain, resulting in slower digestion and an extended sensation of fullness.I </span><span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" style="font-size:130%;">happened</span><span style="font-size:130%;"> to see this oats & fruits drink in a </span><span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" style="font-size:130%;">TV</span><span style="font-size:130%;"> show.Made few alterations according to the items i had to make this health drink.</span><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjK1Fv6ZGQINxqo01eJoyiEGkfqlsBfgQK9_jZ3Rrnp30G_1I_DY1942CyWCZ3HKZ2imQau3wqd3AbO6ZH8i7XReul7MBlw6JuMsW68PzVlhyphenhyphenirKCzmhIHLwwt-QsixFTR56klJ94U/s1600-h/fruity+oats.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 179px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjK1Fv6ZGQINxqo01eJoyiEGkfqlsBfgQK9_jZ3Rrnp30G_1I_DY1942CyWCZ3HKZ2imQau3wqd3AbO6ZH8i7XReul7MBlw6JuMsW68PzVlhyphenhyphenirKCzmhIHLwwt-QsixFTR56klJ94U/s320/fruity+oats.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5348095694843286626" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">This is how i made it</span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">Oats 50 <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">gms</span><br />Apple 1<br /><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">Badam</span> 8<br />Dates 4 or dry grapes 1 tsp<br />Sugar little<br />Milk 1 cup</span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><br />In a heavy bottom pan add little water & milk.To this add oats,cook & cool it.Soak <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">badam</span> over night in water.Soak dates or dry grapes for 10 <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">mins</span>.Grind <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">badam</span> and dates/dry grapes to a fine paste.Use the water u used to soak <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">badam</span> to grind them as it has lot of nutrients.To this add the sliced apple & grind to a paste.To this paste add the cooked oats &sugar & grind to a thick shake.Serve chilled.<br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWIAAQFEc9-YhUq6iOEFTJ9WcAWJOrTgxo0FHSoQWkRbYNJTXqaA5bzLpJjVpOEqRlXG071ucTL6JHiq9te8AKBb5NuQo-2W_U8yp1Bbt246xflckBAXMTJZvXX1a3jbg6JWx1GR0/s1600-h/foats.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 179px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWIAAQFEc9-YhUq6iOEFTJ9WcAWJOrTgxo0FHSoQWkRbYNJTXqaA5bzLpJjVpOEqRlXG071ucTL6JHiq9te8AKBb5NuQo-2W_U8yp1Bbt246xflckBAXMTJZvXX1a3jbg6JWx1GR0/s320/foats.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5348095787856815314" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">NOTE:You can avoid sugar if u <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">don't</span> want it sweet.<br />Can use any seasonal fruits like strawberry,papaya or pear.<br /></span></div>VIDYA VENKYhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13714243464981865148noreply@blogger.com18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3632843714053998766.post-29718978456865086072009-06-14T15:11:00.000-07:002009-06-14T15:30:16.396-07:00Meethi keerai<div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size:130%;">I always loved spinach & all green leafy vegetables.Any form of <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">keerai</span> i would eat with out hesitation.I always wanted to make <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">meethi</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">keeri</span> in South Indian style.So made this <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">keerai</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">kai</span> this weekend.We just loved it.This <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">meethi</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">keerai</span> is very <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">gud</span> for people with diabetics.</span><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6PW7drn1YxBvja5N4MRDjmibX-iiNF4G4-w9kiLyrrEfOFOlYNwNaiWf-AzN0vcM-vJ6vAkiEumSFmG14PrGWPDlSbIyklsZErbR4jiRccWWIsM1eJjny2d0iWsI1SivI8yF3xkY/s1600-h/methi+keerai.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6PW7drn1YxBvja5N4MRDjmibX-iiNF4G4-w9kiLyrrEfOFOlYNwNaiWf-AzN0vcM-vJ6vAkiEumSFmG14PrGWPDlSbIyklsZErbR4jiRccWWIsM1eJjny2d0iWsI1SivI8yF3xkY/s320/methi+keerai.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5347313915969244578" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">Here is the recipe<br /><br /><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">Meethi</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">keerai</span> 1cup(finely chopped)<br />Onion 1<br />Red <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_10">chilli</span> powder 1 tsp<br /><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_11">Dhaniya</span> powder 1/2tsp<br />Coconut 1/4cup (grated)<br />Sugar 1 tsp<br />salt to taste<br />oil 1 tsp</span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">Mustard seeds 1/4tsp<br /><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_12">Moong</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_13">dhal</span> 2 <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_14">tsps</span><br /><br />Soak <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_15">moong</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_16">dhal</span> in water for 10 <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_17">mins</span>.Squeeze out wate</span><span style="font-size:130%;">r & set aside.Wash <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_18">methi</span> leaves completely & chop them finely.In a <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_19">kadai</span> add oil & splutter mustard seeds.Now add the cut <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_20">onions</span> & saute.Then add the cut <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_21">meethi</span> leaves,<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_22">moong</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_23">dhal</span>,<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_24">chilli</span> powder, <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_25">dhaniya</span> powder & salt.Mix well cover & cook.When the leaves have cooked add sugar & grated coconut.Mix </span><span style="font-size:130%;">well.<br /></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">Avoid sugar when you prepare for people with diabetics.<br /><br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZo4KX9KV6fW8Y6BN76PVTetFiBaNq3Zar-Zz3jskFp_SEwepfGIb6hjXRtxSzK-Nv4JLayG8xz67BY-hhPVIQVVBEDlz0TKMWxib2NP1EI150oPUAVdzuWQ3hKisIdXnbrwxKKEI/s1600-h/mk.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 181px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZo4KX9KV6fW8Y6BN76PVTetFiBaNq3Zar-Zz3jskFp_SEwepfGIb6hjXRtxSzK-Nv4JLayG8xz67BY-hhPVIQVVBEDlz0TKMWxib2NP1EI150oPUAVdzuWQ3hKisIdXnbrwxKKEI/s320/mk.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5347313989849057474" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span></div>VIDYA VENKYhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13714243464981865148noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3632843714053998766.post-66064344016016959402009-06-09T14:45:00.000-07:002009-06-09T14:56:35.182-07:00Dates cake<div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size:130%;">Month of May has been a month full of fun & <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">enjoyment</span>.I was going out almost all weekends and whole week busy with planing stuff.We bought a big box full of dates last week.I made this dates cake last <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Friday</span>.It came out so well it was over the same day.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">This is how i made it</span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">Dates 1cup(seedless)<br />All purpose flour 1 cup<br />Milk 3/4cup<br />Sugar 3/4cup<br />Oil1/2cup<br />Baking soda 1 tsp</span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">Chopped almonds 2 tsp</span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTbDl363WQb_o9nbLcpL6j0AIvitt6QTSThGJuQNMnKL-EyX1T3nERb4YRLsJ7bFQCvS1NIS8BoVXna9OGg9ZnEUasvo5pha7-pNy_FVno8wt3cPw1xoOTdCCO97Ku1zLhjEGBjjY/s1600-h/datescake2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 181px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTbDl363WQb_o9nbLcpL6j0AIvitt6QTSThGJuQNMnKL-EyX1T3nERb4YRLsJ7bFQCvS1NIS8BoVXna9OGg9ZnEUasvo5pha7-pNy_FVno8wt3cPw1xoOTdCCO97Ku1zLhjEGBjjY/s320/datescake2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5345449872687580946" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:130%;">Grind dates with little milk to fine paste.To this ground paste add oil & beat well.Now add flour & baking soda.Add the remaining milk to this mixture & beat them together.Add the chopped almonds to this mixture.<br /><br />Preheat <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">oven</span> to 350 degrees.Grease a <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">bakin</span></span><span style="font-size:130%;"><span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">g</span> tray with oil.Now pour this mixture in the</span><span style="font-size:130%;"> tray & bake for 30-40 <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">mins</span>.Yummy dates cake is re</span><span style="font-size:130%;">ady to be served.Cut it into desired shape when cooled.<br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaSxP_Q93N05-WzsIz1EaEm1FDvSHIGiDgwS5WoMYRK2OzTH4jk3hbg6Zfq07I678uMIr8zLju0LilJDcMxuuSjxosyqwr5t9RRxtb0VjcoTohPhDJ3kP9pVcyVlcHhtlEnNXYBTw/s1600-h/dates+cke.pg.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaSxP_Q93N05-WzsIz1EaEm1FDvSHIGiDgwS5WoMYRK2OzTH4jk3hbg6Zfq07I678uMIr8zLju0LilJDcMxuuSjxosyqwr5t9RRxtb0VjcoTohPhDJ3kP9pVcyVlcHhtlEnNXYBTw/s320/dates+cke.pg.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5345449789655287346" border="0" /></a><br /></div>VIDYA VENKYhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13714243464981865148noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3632843714053998766.post-83809590044396329062009-06-02T08:15:00.000-07:002009-06-02T08:46:03.755-07:00Godhumai adai<div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size:130%;">Hello all....<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">iam</span> blogging after almost 3 weeks.I have been quite busy going out & having fun.We went to NY & celebrated our wedding anniversary in <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Atlantic</span> city with friends & cousins.<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Happie</span> shopping too.Only today i got <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">bac</span> the energy to sit in front of my laptop.<br /><br />After all the food we had out side i decided to make something healthy.So i made these <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">godumai</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">adai</span> this week.It was easy to m</span><span style="font-size:130%;">ake & quite filling too.</span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPRBFQF0_GRoLeHiJfGehfbOLQ0ODoPeqnxn2joo2AoI1v01ZK08I21tc_ekYGWuJzqK27iux9kLjPUIHTt7hwQTJRJQV0bdx75uI-eiflRVj8-Mqd_nwZ0zRW6-iJrFsl-fgNjfk/s1600-h/gadai.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPRBFQF0_GRoLeHiJfGehfbOLQ0ODoPeqnxn2joo2AoI1v01ZK08I21tc_ekYGWuJzqK27iux9kLjPUIHTt7hwQTJRJQV0bdx75uI-eiflRVj8-Mqd_nwZ0zRW6-iJrFsl-fgNjfk/s320/gadai.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342756558157127570" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><br />Suitable for diabetic people.Here is the recipe...<br />Ingredients<br />Wheat flour 1cup<br />Rice flour 1/2cup<br /><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">chilli</span> powder 1/2tsp<br />Green <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">chilli</span> paste 1/2tsp<br />vegetables 1cup(beans,cabbage,peas)<br />onion 1cup<br />coriander leaves few<br />salt to taste<br />oil few <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">tsps</span><br /><br />Mix all ingredients & make batter.Batter should not be too watery <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">nor</span> too thick.It should be in in thick pouring consistency.Make small <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_10">adais</span>.It will take a little long to cook.If u add oil to the batter u <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_11">don't</span> have to use oil when cooking <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_12">adai</span>.<br /><br />Try it u will love it.U can have it with <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_13">raita</span> or pickle.<br /><br /></span></div>VIDYA VENKYhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13714243464981865148noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3632843714053998766.post-6460677771159977232009-05-19T09:07:00.000-07:002009-05-19T10:23:06.457-07:00Vegetable rasam<div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size:130%;">I had this <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">rasam</span> full of vegetables <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">in a</span> restaurant here.It tasted so <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">gud</span> that i wanted to try it at home.It came out so well.We loved it<br /><br />This is how i made it<br /></span></div><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">cooked <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_26"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">toor</span></span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_27"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">dhal</span></span> 1 cup</span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbthK2_zx2FWJrWLqIj3POzLABocqgTPefk9zuNxf759_g6IR95W408-dIrvgK0w5XjM4c4EEMH3Qkto91PVKjJ76Ab0WKw_LULcZdFloBBRyUn46l94iE8jdQ28HN7xa2TxRifno/s1600-h/veg+rasam.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbthK2_zx2FWJrWLqIj3POzLABocqgTPefk9zuNxf759_g6IR95W408-dIrvgK0w5XjM4c4EEMH3Qkto91PVKjJ76Ab0WKw_LULcZdFloBBRyUn46l94iE8jdQ28HN7xa2TxRifno/s200/veg+rasam.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5327591897222650146" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">tamarind juice 1cup (diluted)</span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">turmeric powder 1/4 tsp</span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">salt to taste<br />pinch of hing</span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">garlic 5 pods<br />red chillies 3<br /><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_28"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">jeera</span></span> 1 tsp</span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">oil 3 tsp</span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">Mustard seeds 1/4tsp</span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">vegetables 1cup(i used carrots,beans,peas & cauliflower)<br />Tomato 1 chopped</span><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size:130%;">Grind garlic,<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_29"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">jeera</span></span> & red chillies.In a bowl </span><span style="font-size:130%;">mix cooked <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_30"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">dhal</span></span>,tamarind juice,turmeric powder,hing & salt.Cut vegetables into small cubes & cook separately. In a <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_31"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">kadai</span></span> add oil & pop mustard seeds.Then add the ground garlic paste & saute.Now add the tamarind mix,tomato & vegetables.Allow them to cook till the raw smell of the tamarind goes.Vegetable <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_32"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">rasam</span></span> is ready.</span><br /></div>VIDYA VENKYhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13714243464981865148noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3632843714053998766.post-59063333123130480072009-05-17T11:47:00.000-07:002009-05-20T13:46:11.703-07:00Event entry<div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size:130%;">Its been quite some time since i sent something for an event .So these are my entries to <a href="http://spicesetc.blogspot.com/2009/04/15-minute-cooking-spieces-etc.html"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Mahi's</span> 15 minutes cooking</a>....</span><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgU-D3GAgZnrqXSAZuUhbaEHEkvXKhYIVHUhgeIS7AKxguFPl89nuCI7Hy9eIS_m_wKoHHCwBz0VjNWW5kwQjlh-rXNw1cBuKPI1QJy-4krNKwd5OFLy9L_HbxBt0llje9YW54amRs/s1600-h/15logo.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 150px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgU-D3GAgZnrqXSAZuUhbaEHEkvXKhYIVHUhgeIS7AKxguFPl89nuCI7Hy9eIS_m_wKoHHCwBz0VjNWW5kwQjlh-rXNw1cBuKPI1QJy-4krNKwd5OFLy9L_HbxBt0llje9YW54amRs/s320/15logo.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5338010232522904066" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><a href="http://vidyascreations.blogspot.com/2009/03/channa-chaat.html">Channa chat</a>..a must have healthy food..</span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><a href="http://vidyascreations.blogspot.com/2009/03/bell-pepper-bhaji.html">Bell pepper <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">baji</span></a>..an easy yummy fried <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">tiffin</span> item</span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><a href="http://vidyascreations.blogspot.com/2009/03/pidi-kozhukatai.html"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">Pidi</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">kozhakatai</span>.</a>.steamed rice balls</span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><a href="http://vidyascreations.blogspot.com/2009/03/ravai-idly.html"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">Ravai</span> idly</a>...ready in 10<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">mins</span></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><a href="http://vidyascreations.blogspot.com/2009/05/cup-of-corn.html">Cup of corn</a>...favorite healthy snack for people of all ages.<br /></span></div>VIDYA VENKYhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13714243464981865148noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3632843714053998766.post-82641837875726287112009-05-14T18:37:00.000-07:002009-05-14T18:53:37.820-07:00Avakai pickle<div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Avakai</span> pickle is the hot favorite of all pickle l</span><span style="font-size:130%;">overs.Who will not love this pickle!!!<br />Especially home made ones yummy.I was so l</span><span style="font-size:130%;">ucky to get these tangy mangoes when i went to the Indian stores here.I made this pickle last week.Now they are ready to be finis</span><span style="font-size:130%;">hed.</span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBnHSDaYd0rseyz8slrI3-78c0HeMR5iTYoTaw0yZn4niCe2YOne_TF_XW7MxS_hl2h1Ey5b5EfT8Ncjk2QLUKQv1xsyShpGCkMAiZXVj_ZJOOmto5uyMueI_Dx4r_ccQiGJDYf24/s1600-h/pickle.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 179px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBnHSDaYd0rseyz8slrI3-78c0HeMR5iTYoTaw0yZn4niCe2YOne_TF_XW7MxS_hl2h1Ey5b5EfT8Ncjk2QLUKQv1xsyShpGCkMAiZXVj_ZJOOmto5uyMueI_Dx4r_ccQiGJDYf24/s320/pickle.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5335862645187797250" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:130%;">This is how i made it</span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Ingredients</span><br />Raw mangoes(cut)1 cup<br />Red <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">chilli</span> powder<br />Mustard powder<br /><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Fenugreek</span> seeds<br />salt</span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Gingely</span> oil<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Measurement</span><br />This is the proposition i used to make the full bottle.For every hand full of cut mangoes i added 2 full spoons of red <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">chilli</span> pow</span><span style="font-size:130%;">der,1spoon full of mustard seeds powder,2 & 1/2 </span><span style="font-size:130%;">tsp full of salt 1/4<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">th</span> spoon of <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">fenugreek</span> seeds.<br /><br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbTpJ_4R8pVQTelBmhyvLqlyaY9OFZDYJJ0t-LVBPra1T9xh89D0OBQq9u3tF8tDomZWu8pcgcEitpeDxvsSJIbIQnrohBQb8TLvrWi6w0tgHDn4KNa9Oil8h9zfjEoI2jjQvoygY/s1600-h/pick.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 181px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbTpJ_4R8pVQTelBmhyvLqlyaY9OFZDYJJ0t-LVBPra1T9xh89D0OBQq9u3tF8tDomZWu8pcgcEitpeDxvsSJIbIQnrohBQb8TLvrWi6w0tgHDn4KNa9Oil8h9zfjEoI2jjQvoygY/s320/pick.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5335862555556288066" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:130%;">First wash mangoes & cut them into big pieces(in India they cut it with seeds).Dry these cut pieces on paper so that moisture is absorbed from all pieces.All pieces should be dry.Now using the above mentioned measurement add all the ingredients.Then add <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">gingely</span> oil so that entire pickle is soaked in oil.Oil should float above.Mix well.Let it marinate nicely for 4-5 days.Daily mix the ingredients <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">atleast</span> 2 times.Mangoes will get tender & raw smell of <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">chilli</span> powder will go.This is when <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_10">ur</span> pickle is ready to use.<br /><br />Ur yummy <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_11">avakai</span> pickle is ready.<br /><br /></span></div>VIDYA VENKYhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13714243464981865148noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3632843714053998766.post-53745061081859402092009-05-07T08:20:00.000-07:002009-05-07T09:00:51.901-07:00Sandwich<span style="font-size:130%;">Sandwiches are one way to give vegetables to kids.No</span><span style="font-size:130%;">t onl</span><span style="font-size:130%;">y kids any one will love to have these sandwiches any </span><span style="font-size:130%;">time.I made this sandwich for breakfast and we loved </span><span style="font-size:130%;">it a lot.</span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjiF7m5nZ606MF2vkZ4dI0pjhfSpYXQDqGfX2Rf8dgiwGvkkw71xPJg4SnNT6HM1zTVLNNIDxJIB5TwvpZDqYq7FwYq9Pr5UQxWLBJsKm3KeYCwXxRml7YO7KyKGO4B6dzDi-biqM/s1600-h/DSCF2453sanwich.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 181px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjiF7m5nZ606MF2vkZ4dI0pjhfSpYXQDqGfX2Rf8dgiwGvkkw71xPJg4SnNT6HM1zTVLNNIDxJIB5TwvpZDqYq7FwYq9Pr5UQxWLBJsKm3KeYCwXxRml7YO7KyKGO4B6dzDi-biqM/s320/DSCF2453sanwich.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5333111861518657522" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><br />This is how i made it</span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">Bread slices 2<br />Cucumber1<br />Tomato 1</span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">Capsicum 1<br />onion 1<br />Mild cheddar cheese 1cup(shredded)<br />Butter 2-3 <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">tsps</span><br /><br />To grind</span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">coriander leaves 1 bunch<br />green chillies 2<br />Salt to taste<br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHPlvv_NV4XyAphuQtnxop-SnoJOUkamZr0yHQooMMzEY3bGQQOeO-btXEiDfWuRP6qv1FKzapSSv89Grh2QhyPVBVRMg-PAjKjDl9t6qVIZ6YjBXlbfeVJSYmrFNQ01QhchxEqV4/s1600-h/sandwich.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 180px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHPlvv_NV4XyAphuQtnxop-SnoJOUkamZr0yHQooMMzEY3bGQQOeO-btXEiDfWuRP6qv1FKzapSSv89Grh2QhyPVBVRMg-PAjKjDl9t6qVIZ6YjBXlbfeVJSYmrFNQ01QhchxEqV4/s320/sandwich.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5333111975168700834" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">Grind coriander & <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">green chillies</span> to a fine paste &</span><span style="font-size:130%;"> add salt to it.In one bread slice spread this green chutney.In another bread slice spread butter.Place thinly sliced 4 cucumber pieces,then thinly <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">sliced</span> 4 tomato pieces.Now spread some onion rings and capsicum pieces on top of this.Now spread shr</span><span style="font-size:130%;">edded cheddar cheese.If u have lettuce can <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">sprea</span></span><span style="font-size:130%;"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">d</span> that too.Now place the slice in which green <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">chutn</span></span><span style="font-size:130%;"><span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">ey</span> is spread & spread more butter on top & botto</span><span style="font-size:130%;">m of this sandwich.Grill it & serve ho</span><span style="font-size:130%;">t with tomato ketchup.</span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /><br /><br /></span></div>VIDYA VENKYhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13714243464981865148noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3632843714053998766.post-42753822717362589952009-05-06T06:25:00.000-07:002009-05-06T06:41:58.917-07:00Cup of corn<div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size:130%;">Sweet corn is one of my favorite snack.When toas</span><span style="font-size:130%;">ted in fire & lightly salted it tastes yummy.Corn is very <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">gud</span> for health as it contains dietary fibres.It has low sodium content in it.</span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><br />A cup of corn is a <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">perfect</span> evening snack in chill weath</span><span style="font-size:130%;">er.</span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj04hbhL3-SnzaDvECqA4goDZhJxMmFEOKUNJn3G2nNrvosO7ej0QUqd5e8GLJEyRPpB_1B1cktPHKNX_A2O28Hrmgqc3aekS6PCMYNmxRajq6a13FkumWCfOV_5efgFcEclYIDxXQ/s1600-h/cup+of+corn.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 180px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj04hbhL3-SnzaDvECqA4goDZhJxMmFEOKUNJn3G2nNrvosO7ej0QUqd5e8GLJEyRPpB_1B1cktPHKNX_A2O28Hrmgqc3aekS6PCMYNmxRajq6a13FkumWCfOV_5efgFcEclYIDxXQ/s320/cup+of+corn.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5332705511923445426" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Ingredients</span><br />Corn kernels 1 cup<br />Butter 1/2 tsp</span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">Salt & pepper to taste<br /></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">Microwave corn kernels in a bowl for 2 <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">mins</span> or until they </span><span style="font-size:130%;">are soft.Now mix butter,salt & pepper.Adjust according t</span><span style="font-size:130%;">o taste & serve hot.<br /><br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwvaCFsSe_gYzx2i0sTPwUM-lV3R0aO71xuuwJzTa3l-sRZQy5tGcZM5KkQm3-jAYScv5J3LYII6ghzmIWNgU3jMwjFhUjyIY2qPPdIWSz1jAIZ5gMxxjErG6EbZ0cspYQ5PdLd1E/s1600-h/cc.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 181px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwvaCFsSe_gYzx2i0sTPwUM-lV3R0aO71xuuwJzTa3l-sRZQy5tGcZM5KkQm3-jAYScv5J3LYII6ghzmIWNgU3jMwjFhUjyIY2qPPdIWSz1jAIZ5gMxxjErG6EbZ0cspYQ5PdLd1E/s320/cc.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5332705578062076946" border="0" /></a></div>VIDYA VENKYhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13714243464981865148noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3632843714053998766.post-16468609482373951322009-05-01T09:27:00.000-07:002009-05-01T09:34:23.826-07:00Vanilla sponge cake<div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size:130%;">I always <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">njoyed</span> baking.I bought vanilla cake mix last week.I made vanilla <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">sponge</span> cake & with the remaining mix i made few muffins.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;" class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Ingredients</span></span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br />Vanilla cake mix 1 pack<br />Vegetable oil 1/2 cup</span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">Milk 3/4cup</span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFTrpBxMiMO6OySzA5j0c31WQyQAvCA8GdYg2U07wnpNuV9VnRGGARoMqnhYFfEu8x1C4Xj0q5TQg1QxTxqNxx9-TzngM_uDlx1xiWObdrjDaDCp_QbOSy_wtd4TF7DKzH20a8Y8I/s1600-h/spong+cake.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 181px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFTrpBxMiMO6OySzA5j0c31WQyQAvCA8GdYg2U07wnpNuV9VnRGGARoMqnhYFfEu8x1C4Xj0q5TQg1QxTxqNxx9-TzngM_uDlx1xiWObdrjDaDCp_QbOSy_wtd4TF7DKzH20a8Y8I/s320/spong+cake.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5330894522477503746" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:130%;">In a mixing bowl mix all the ingredients <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Until</span> requ</span><span style="font-size:130%;">ired consistency is reached.Preheat oven at 400 </span><span style="font-size:130%;">degree.Pour mix in greased cake tray.Bake for 40-50 <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">mins</span>.Muffins <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">take only</span> 20-25 <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">mins</span> to bake.It turned out very soft & fluf</span><span style="font-size:130%;">fy.<br /><br /><br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhesER33jtrsCBysLsjz0KwJCSXWdE0k0iPd3VUQEou1T9geuPoR03Jg7olzVyW6rHDZs8o9tAzRTyzeVVHJnGt-Nbma535uoxjHS1Lzq_qmiGtXG6F5mX6JpMh7K0sV-vjkFhyphenhyphenyEw/s1600-h/muffin+vanilla.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 181px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhesER33jtrsCBysLsjz0KwJCSXWdE0k0iPd3VUQEou1T9geuPoR03Jg7olzVyW6rHDZs8o9tAzRTyzeVVHJnGt-Nbma535uoxjHS1Lzq_qmiGtXG6F5mX6JpMh7K0sV-vjkFhyphenhyphenyEw/s320/muffin+vanilla.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5330894606225137554" border="0" /></a><br /><br /></div>VIDYA VENKYhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13714243464981865148noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3632843714053998766.post-2573757412725264852009-04-30T12:17:00.000-07:002009-04-30T13:08:06.964-07:00Rose sharbath<div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Sharbath</span> is one cool drink served in hot summer in India.Its easy to make & refreshing too.I made this <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">sharbath</span> when it was really hot for past 2 days.I bought rose syrup last week when i went to Indian store.This <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">sharbath</span> was very refreshing when i had it.</span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi10hq08xMapKTV5QGu30yW0McMkHtJArcQ_TZWDB_frdQ5E_r_a9C1k9JXSW1quLOd0AoFmGpSnx00GpVzwT_gF4Q0o0LNv24zXksAQ51wtdSg1bwzrTZfibTaPFzK_lnrsMppIws/s1600-h/sharbath.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 179px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi10hq08xMapKTV5QGu30yW0McMkHtJArcQ_TZWDB_frdQ5E_r_a9C1k9JXSW1quLOd0AoFmGpSnx00GpVzwT_gF4Q0o0LNv24zXksAQ51wtdSg1bwzrTZfibTaPFzK_lnrsMppIws/s320/sharbath.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5330578575519541906" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">This is how i made it<br />Water 1tumbler<br />Rose syrup 2 <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">tsps</span></span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br />Sugar 2 tsp</span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><br />Mix all the ingredients together & serve chilled.<br /><br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQMFtt2Dw96tNlJPC3tjT8GtSPPmv1uGcw3u0CqctFsk7Xepzd1tG5w6q-FzUdRzshCQegmaaN_-kYpbs7HWPI0r_vkjilslK_mNg2jfBiOC4EbgIb4x_UqljkBUglF54qZG3Yawo/s1600-h/sharbt.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 180px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQMFtt2Dw96tNlJPC3tjT8GtSPPmv1uGcw3u0CqctFsk7Xepzd1tG5w6q-FzUdRzshCQegmaaN_-kYpbs7HWPI0r_vkjilslK_mNg2jfBiOC4EbgIb4x_UqljkBUglF54qZG3Yawo/s320/sharbt.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5330577970932474690" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">Iam</span> sending this <a href="http://chandrabhaga.blogspot.com/2009/04/refreshing-drinks-rd-research-and.html"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">Anu</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">Sriram's</span> RD for summer</a>.</span></div>VIDYA VENKYhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13714243464981865148noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3632843714053998766.post-11809555020156379622009-04-30T06:30:00.001-07:002009-04-30T06:41:21.424-07:00Iced Green tea<div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size:130%;">Green tea is a <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">gud</span> source of anti oxidants.</span><span style=";font-family:verdana,geneva,helvetica;font-size:130%;" >The Chinese have known about the medicinal benefits of green tea since ancient times, using it to treat everything from headaches to depression</span><span style=";font-family:verdana,geneva,helvetica;font-size:130%;" >.Drinking green tea reduced the risk of esophageal cancer in Chinese men and women by nearly sixty percent.</span><span style=";font-family:verdana,geneva,helvetica;font-size:130%;" >Green tea lowers total cholesterol levels, as well as improving the ratio of good (<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">HDL</span>) cholesterol to bad (<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">LDL</span>) cholesterol.</span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span><br /><span style=";font-family:verdana,geneva,helvetica;font-size:130%;" >Both my hubby & my self have green tea regularly.I made chilled green tea yesterday which tasted even better than </span><span style=";font-family:verdana,geneva,helvetica;font-size:130%;" >the ho</span><span style=";font-family:verdana,geneva,helvetica;font-size:130%;" >t tea i always have.</span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPkfjtJCP1F0QW4_2_iJsR0hlNM9P-rBIoQEVixGuf7B0C8odxWEMStJrxf9atfqkk55yyQ1WrFgkFB6tzs4FXVpUfZijRBgrwYrUis1KeEldzZOi_GIbcVR3i_UF1ORJuQhNYbK0/s1600-h/green+tea.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 181px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPkfjtJCP1F0QW4_2_iJsR0hlNM9P-rBIoQEVixGuf7B0C8odxWEMStJrxf9atfqkk55yyQ1WrFgkFB6tzs4FXVpUfZijRBgrwYrUis1KeEldzZOi_GIbcVR3i_UF1ORJuQhNYbK0/s320/green+tea.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5330478324761749682" border="0" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:verdana,geneva,helvetica;font-size:130%;" >Items required</span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span><span style=";font-family:verdana,geneva,helvetica;font-size:130%;" >Green tea bags 2</span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span><span style=";font-family:verdana,geneva,helvetica;font-size:130%;" >Water 1 tumbler</span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span><span style=";font-family:verdana,geneva,helvetica;font-size:130%;" >Honey 1-2 <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">tsps</span></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span><span style=";font-family:verdana,geneva,helvetica;font-size:130%;" >Boil water and take off stove.Put green tea bags & take it out in a minute or 2.Chill this green tea & add honey.Chill & s</span><span style=";font-family:verdana,geneva,helvetica;font-size:130%;" >erve.Is <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">n't</span> it a refreshing healthy drink for this s</span><span style=";font-family:verdana,geneva,helvetica;font-size:130%;" >ummer?!?<br /><br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9KRaSyNHM9wrMFuBW5PL2jaAgdju4NwSnWk9lDnIhcc4W4nnM8maIwqwm_qOgMUpZE73ftYFRK4d6Bn3NlkuCoqMN3OdWagArAa_L8pVbbC6kPmB0eaNJuVwmUvTK0gWAEdv5HXI/s1600-h/gtea.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9KRaSyNHM9wrMFuBW5PL2jaAgdju4NwSnWk9lDnIhcc4W4nnM8maIwqwm_qOgMUpZE73ftYFRK4d6Bn3NlkuCoqMN3OdWagArAa_L8pVbbC6kPmB0eaNJuVwmUvTK0gWAEdv5HXI/s320/gtea.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5330478418148762066" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size:130%;">This goes to <a href="http://chandrabhaga.blogspot.com/2009/04/refreshing-drinks-rd-research-and.html">Anu sriram's RD for summer.</a><br /></span></div><br /></div>VIDYA VENKYhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13714243464981865148noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3632843714053998766.post-12291844268709849892009-04-30T05:44:00.000-07:002009-04-30T06:07:25.007-07:00Vegetable pizza<div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size:130%;">Everybody loves pizza.Kids love to eat pizza whenever they possibly can.How <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">gud</span> it will be to have pizza <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">thatz</span> made of only veget</span><span style="font-size:130%;">ables.Yes i <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">happened</span> to c this in a <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">TV</span> show & made few changes according to the available</span><span style="font-size:130%;"> items.<br /><br />Here i go with only vegetable pizza recipe</span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgS8PUrfG4BuqzLQtNOI8ohKyC99bRbgaq_8t6s-iHGt7iPn9cC8ja9qXIFG9XeDYxUS4YVzu5dFTqFsyG4qFsbFux76p0qhRAxyTy192MuL0I7tRva2KDcSs2x0z3eiVaECUWRkzI/s1600-h/veg+pizza.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgS8PUrfG4BuqzLQtNOI8ohKyC99bRbgaq_8t6s-iHGt7iPn9cC8ja9qXIFG9XeDYxUS4YVzu5dFTqFsyG4qFsbFux76p0qhRAxyTy192MuL0I7tRva2KDcSs2x0z3eiVaECUWRkzI/s320/veg+pizza.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5330468982805918626" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">Big egg plant 1<br />Pizza sauce 4-5 <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">tsps</span><br />Bell pepper(red,green,yellow & orange) 1 cup<br />onion 1</span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">Black pepper 1tsp</span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">Rice flour 1tsp<br />Mild cheddar cheese(original recipe had <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">mozzarella</span> cheese)1-2<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">tsps</span><br />White pepper 1 tsp<br />Olive oil 1 tsp<br />Olives few</span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">Jalapenos</span> few</span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">mixed vegetables 2-3 <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">tsps</span><br />salt to taste<br /></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">Cut eggplant into thin round pieces.Sprinkle some crushed black pepper & rice flour on these pieces & toast them in <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">dosai</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_10">thava</span> till th</span><span style="font-size:130%;">ey cook on both sides (like how v make <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_11">dosai</span>).I used little olive oil when <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_12">tossing</span> eggplant.Set aside.In a <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_13">kadai</span> add olive oil to this add chopped onions & saute till raw smell goes.Then add bell peppers & mix well.Now add mixed vegetables to this & saute till they cook.I used frozen vegetables.Add white pepper powder & salt.Take off stove.<br /><br />Arrange cooked eggplant pieces in a microwave </span><span style="font-size:130%;">safe plate.Using these eggplant pieces as base top it with pizza sauce,<span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_14">sauteed</span> vegetables,<span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_15">jalapenos</span>,cheese,olives.Microwave in high for 30-50 secs or <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_16">until</span> cheese melts.</span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUfY7IplHh32LMCrgBjRV_r5hxZCobx9aaog8Mygz7RHsbLIBVr0N1M4gC_s_1p5vUG2UB43STcBBbJHVjczNu5M-O_FBCyHmxrco39XBF4NRxqqQUYoidSwEzn67Hn7R7TydkknE/s1600-h/vpizza.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 113px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUfY7IplHh32LMCrgBjRV_r5hxZCobx9aaog8Mygz7RHsbLIBVr0N1M4gC_s_1p5vUG2UB43STcBBbJHVjczNu5M-O_FBCyHmxrco39XBF4NRxqqQUYoidSwEzn67Hn7R7TydkknE/s200/vpizza.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5330469209711661426" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><br />Healthy only vegetable pizza is ready.Isn't it healthy???<br /></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">This is my entry to <a href="http://spicesetc.blogspot.com/2009/04/15-minute-cooking-spieces-etc.html">Mahi's 15 minutes cookin</a></span><a href="http://spicesetc.blogspot.com/2009/04/15-minute-cooking-spieces-etc.html"><span style="font-size:130%;">g</span></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyFws0s33gvo8J4K18fuKmaWuIHLJ3iFG9kTUjQcSeqvWoxZfExUTvDh7YCTubUEf48o1RF-mirL1PXB5tpV7Sg2hciuj8RaK1w8sFPeRuFrcBxCLJbsXDLtKoEp0YRAl6ty-DVxo/s1600-h/15logo.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 150px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyFws0s33gvo8J4K18fuKmaWuIHLJ3iFG9kTUjQcSeqvWoxZfExUTvDh7YCTubUEf48o1RF-mirL1PXB5tpV7Sg2hciuj8RaK1w8sFPeRuFrcBxCLJbsXDLtKoEp0YRAl6ty-DVxo/s200/15logo.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5330470132332735794" border="0" /></a></div>VIDYA VENKYhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13714243464981865148noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3632843714053998766.post-26760719297074432372009-04-29T15:48:00.000-07:002009-04-29T16:47:12.286-07:00Mambazha pachadi<div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Manga</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">pachadi</span> is prepared on <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">tamil</span> new year day to depict the different phases of life.I <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">couldn't</span> get hold of raw mangoes but could get less sweet ripe mangoes.So i made <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">mambazha</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">pachudi</span>.This is also my dad's favorite & my mom prepares this with raw mango & <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">sweetex</span>.He still <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">njoys</span> eating this.<br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijYNonYF0wRChJzgtW7kS-27Ze5Pq3_kaICgu1h77ZkkaCGe7dxVZ19FdOOx7gy5uTJh7feOlA_IsvTYNS1yxpN0S2e4jKddAy43P_5bV5xaNAiSpeynvAWUnRWrj87K-KrveOtgo/s1600-h/mpachadi.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijYNonYF0wRChJzgtW7kS-27Ze5Pq3_kaICgu1h77ZkkaCGe7dxVZ19FdOOx7gy5uTJh7feOlA_IsvTYNS1yxpN0S2e4jKddAy43P_5bV5xaNAiSpeynvAWUnRWrj87K-KrveOtgo/s320/mpachadi.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5330253201044855570" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">This is how i made it<br />Ripe mango 1cup(only pulp cut into pieces)<br /><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">Jaggery</span> 1/2cup(it depends upon the sweetness o</span><span style="font-size:130%;">f the mangoes)<br /><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">Elachi</span> powder a generous pinch<br /><br />Peel mango skin & cut the pulp into small pieces.In a <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_10">kadai</span> add the cut mangoes pieces and add little water.Mix well,cover & cook.When the mangoes are cooked add <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_11">jaggery</span> to this cooked mangoes.Mix well & cook till <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_12">jaggery</span> melts & mixes with the mangoes.Ur simple <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_13">mambazha</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_14">pachadi</span> is ready.<br /></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_15">Iam</span> sending this to <a href="http://cooking4allseasons.blogspot.com/2009/04/announcing-mithai-mela-celebrating-2.html"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_16">Methai</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_17">mela</span> hosted by coo</a></span><span style="font-size:130%;"><a href="http://cooking4allseasons.blogspot.com/2009/04/announcing-mithai-mela-celebrating-2.html">king 4 all seasons</a>.</span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhF7wTgj1WiJmRV4ezP7lZkVo3qVMPAG866Yc6PVXi53fHjpgQxPbaOahJWccKqMb95k9dODpg9UATUpKHK-0Zl6HKOeSPSAjNLh418qjC6JO-PK2R7o6Nr2SQgKzXfRqKEGYCc1Mc/s1600-h/MithaiMela-1-1-2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 197px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhF7wTgj1WiJmRV4ezP7lZkVo3qVMPAG866Yc6PVXi53fHjpgQxPbaOahJWccKqMb95k9dODpg9UATUpKHK-0Zl6HKOeSPSAjNLh418qjC6JO-PK2R7o6Nr2SQgKzXfRqKEGYCc1Mc/s200/MithaiMela-1-1-2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5330264056967511986" border="0" /></a></div>VIDYA VENKYhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13714243464981865148noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3632843714053998766.post-66000787275267089862009-04-29T06:55:00.000-07:002009-04-29T07:27:59.680-07:00Pal payasam-my 100th post & an award<a href="http://www.glitterfy.com/"><img src="http://img33.glitterfy.com/119/glitterfy092102T194D31.gif" alt="Glitter Words" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.glitterfy.com/">[Glitterfy.com - *Glitter Words*]</a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Iam</span></span> so <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">happie</span></span> to make my 100<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">th</span></span> post.Blogging has been so much fun that i <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">didnt</span></span> realize i reached a milestone.I thank all my blogger friends for their support.A special <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">thanx</span></span> to <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">Vidhas</span></span> of Appetizing recipes who have been full of support right from the day i started blogging.</span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><br />Here goes my 100TH Post pal <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">payasam</span></span>.This is a all time favorite of my family.My dad loves this <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">payasam</span></span>.Since he has diabetics i prepare it separately for him with <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">sweetex</span></span>.I love to c the joy in his face when he <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_10"><span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_10">has</span></span> these occasional sweets as he loves sweets.He is very strict about his diet,so w</span><span style="font-size:130%;">e all </span><span style="font-size:130%;">t</span><span style="font-size:130%;"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_11">ake</span> immense care to prepare his favorite items.</span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAfoLf5XAhs-3M9pJhbDl0JjePaD1uZn8UP3qM7oNW10T1vOPynTc46pT-bcP1VY6nCROp-UkT6RI03ku3N4cRqxSodvIUg0GN6WhlMtmQ1bHcv4JR9DRUsCE3H15SrHw7-oFGoco/s1600-h/pal+paysam.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAfoLf5XAhs-3M9pJhbDl0JjePaD1uZn8UP3qM7oNW10T1vOPynTc46pT-bcP1VY6nCROp-UkT6RI03ku3N4cRqxSodvIUg0GN6WhlMtmQ1bHcv4JR9DRUsCE3H15SrHw7-oFGoco/s320/pal+paysam.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5330116884799969442" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:130%;">Pal <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_11"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_12">Payasam</span></span><br />Ingredients<br />Milk 1 litre</span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">Sugar 1 tumbler<br />Rice 1 hand full</span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><br />Wash rice & add to milk.Pressure cook this milk for </span><span style="font-size:130%;">5 whistles & then turn the flame to as low as possible.Now leave this <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_12"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_13">payasam</span></span> to cook for 1 hour from the time u kept the stove in low flame.After an hour take off stove allow it to cool.Now add one tumbler sugar to this.This <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_13"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_14">payasam</span></span> tastes g</span><span style="font-size:130%;">re</span><span style="font-size:130%;">at when serve cold.So cool & chill this <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_14"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_15">payasam</span></span> before serving.<br /><br /><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_16">Iam</span> sending this to <a href="http://chandrabhaga.blogspot.com/2009/04/refreshing-drinks-rd-research-and.html"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_17">Anu</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_18">sriram's</span> RD for summer event </a>&<a href="http://cooking4allseasons.blogspot.com/2009/04/announcing-mithai-mela-celebrating-2.html"> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_19">mithai</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_20">mela</span> hosted by cooking 4 all seasons.</a></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguv6BOhPyC-Jpk2CcFjxGz2zQq_qRoTklRloW_b5QqcOQ7Ez9qZwhNct47nRZmTIqe__puKmMsrjMXgP5_rb9gK3dBuPJw1_JjwFCq3FfwmwdUxwLhfZKIRxu47BGlbGFdAEn0Iwc/s1600-h/rd+summer.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 191px; height: 192px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguv6BOhPyC-Jpk2CcFjxGz2zQq_qRoTklRloW_b5QqcOQ7Ez9qZwhNct47nRZmTIqe__puKmMsrjMXgP5_rb9gK3dBuPJw1_JjwFCq3FfwmwdUxwLhfZKIRxu47BGlbGFdAEn0Iwc/s200/rd+summer.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5330116767411612978" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBjhjdqkkefyKHJS1Es3je-2mM57Wz0opl6_c-DLkXuSGa1AmZvrevsYtWKlPAfhlazTjwTxTC07KngfWP1V7731o5csAo52NuqHwP5TzxWi2GP-p8aZQSb1YDqteZiKxZTD31Q5w/s1600-h/MithaiMela-1-1-2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 197px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBjhjdqkkefyKHJS1Es3je-2mM57Wz0opl6_c-DLkXuSGa1AmZvrevsYtWKlPAfhlazTjwTxTC07KngfWP1V7731o5csAo52NuqHwP5TzxWi2GP-p8aZQSb1YDqteZiKxZTD31Q5w/s200/MithaiMela-1-1-2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5330116683943424338" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_21" style="font-size:130%;">Vidhas</span><span style="font-size:130%;"> of appetizing recipes have been showering with awards right from the beginning..She has passed n i love </span><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_22" style="font-size:130%;">ur</span><span style="font-size:130%;"> blog award.</span><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_23" style="font-size:130%;">Thanx</span><span style="font-size:130%;"> a lot </span><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_24" style="font-size:130%;">Vidhas</span><span style="font-size:130%;"> for all </span><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_25" style="font-size:130%;">ur</span><span style="font-size:130%;"> love & affection.</span><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_26" style="font-size:130%;">Iam</span><span style="font-size:130%;"> so honoure</span>d.<br /></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj51iRHVUkkH8H8tsEaMFIFjcgrFpGp2j8KFtyTPU-O4LGuQpwBGY1STtf3qS8BXaCzmzkQ8wM0dguG2cKmsJactB-0MWu3rjzKCthczVkebzzeBSE_WBwF7EFLoycplFMHe6u96Ls/s1600-h/loveblogaward.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj51iRHVUkkH8H8tsEaMFIFjcgrFpGp2j8KFtyTPU-O4LGuQpwBGY1STtf3qS8BXaCzmzkQ8wM0dguG2cKmsJactB-0MWu3rjzKCthczVkebzzeBSE_WBwF7EFLoycplFMHe6u96Ls/s320/loveblogaward.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5330117792926930770" border="0" /></a><br /><br /></div>VIDYA VENKYhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13714243464981865148noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3632843714053998766.post-61758866047437245152009-04-28T12:34:00.000-07:002009-04-28T13:07:41.886-07:00carrot rice<div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size:130%;">Carrots-favorite food of Bugs Bunny hardly needs a description for they are well known and loved by even the young</span><span style="font-size:130%;">est children in many countries. Carrots benefits are legendary. Bet your mother told you that eating carrots would keep your eyesight bright.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">My hubby always love to have lots of vegetables.So i always make vegetable rice for his lunch.One such rice i made was this carrot rice.</span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPoi20KOOmEw3s8TGOrH0uEfQmTLHjwTgzrCTLMmIqu-obkYaX84n1k5UdaZllXdv9nR7kXOGb33rwyl1AHfreE3DudJpo7kJMf64QG3603qFMMe-f2_cC83f3zx4g6vO2WtPAkgE/s1600-h/carrot+rice.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPoi20KOOmEw3s8TGOrH0uEfQmTLHjwTgzrCTLMmIqu-obkYaX84n1k5UdaZllXdv9nR7kXOGb33rwyl1AHfreE3DudJpo7kJMf64QG3603qFMMe-f2_cC83f3zx4g6vO2WtPAkgE/s320/carrot+rice.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5329832590357454194" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Ingredients</span><br />Cooked rice 1 cup</span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">carrots 1cup(cut into small cubes)<br />onion 1<br /><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">chilli</span></span> powder 1tsp</span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">salt to taste<br />oil 2 <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">tsps</span></span><br />mustard seeds 1/4tsp</span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">pressure cook rice & set aside.In a <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">kadai</span></span> add oil & splutter mustard seeds.When they pop add onions & saute.Then add carrot pieces,<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Chilli</span></span> powder & salt.Add little water mix,cover & cook till carrots cook fully.To this carrot </span><span style="font-size:130%;">mixture add cooked rice & mix well.Adjust for salt.<br /><br />For added <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">falvor</span></span> i added 1 tsp <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">dhal</span></span> powder(<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">paruppu</span></span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">podi</span></span>) to this rice & mixed.<br /></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">This goes to <a href="hthttp://sanghi-tastybites.blogspot.com/2009/04/fall-in-love-with-carrots-for-season-2.htmltp://"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">FIL</span></span>-Carrots hosted by <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">Sanghi</span></span>.</a><br /><br /><br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh64ypCZZzeN2qMoNfuX3LWoNd1coEHLRuBYF_shcTF0w8nV9XwA-vCR3ItQE4BlpUCQRNq4gttWIN8Kx3FPGhvD_VmdHNEzac7pm1xlHKQMM2DhxtZPxt_zE5oIeOOQ4A02aPlVQg/s1600-h/FIL-carrot2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 177px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh64ypCZZzeN2qMoNfuX3LWoNd1coEHLRuBYF_shcTF0w8nV9XwA-vCR3ItQE4BlpUCQRNq4gttWIN8Kx3FPGhvD_VmdHNEzac7pm1xlHKQMM2DhxtZPxt_zE5oIeOOQ4A02aPlVQg/s200/FIL-carrot2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5329834243022937666" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">My other entries to this event are<br /></span><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKFwi5nkw8xAG2RzAVtJqX3VavTHhFxV9eANe5UTeIfy87BTmld-hBbqOTW1vMn_OMjbToxoqlvhIBO3QekZ5OLm2XSSQKXcID6xRa7Ocd_zJoxNpqottqp7qzF2LXhwyjhEAM6uw/s1600-h/carrot+kheer.jpg"></a><a href="http://vidyascreations.blogspot.com/2009/04/carrot-kheer.html"><span style="font-size:130%;">Carrot <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_10"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_10">kheer</span></span></span></a><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKFwi5nkw8xAG2RzAVtJqX3VavTHhFxV9eANe5UTeIfy87BTmld-hBbqOTW1vMn_OMjbToxoqlvhIBO3QekZ5OLm2XSSQKXcID6xRa7Ocd_zJoxNpqottqp7qzF2LXhwyjhEAM6uw/s320/carrot+kheer.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5329833422988635618" border="0" /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_10"><br /></span></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><a href="http://vidyascreations.blogspot.com/2009/04/carrot-juice.html">Carrot juice</a><br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0nJ4p3Y0J1jIDXc2b3FdgZjU8h8I9Wg9Jg257luAQP3fSJgN3F_2X_pZfgQxtuykyz8EjJ8Jk0TZeX6Y46qUBJqGvPRuarcw5UVJUcPffqWilxIt44xjsUOPDazVzY6JGCGpyEPg/s1600-h/carrot+juice.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0nJ4p3Y0J1jIDXc2b3FdgZjU8h8I9Wg9Jg257luAQP3fSJgN3F_2X_pZfgQxtuykyz8EjJ8Jk0TZeX6Y46qUBJqGvPRuarcw5UVJUcPffqWilxIt44xjsUOPDazVzY6JGCGpyEPg/s320/carrot+juice.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5329833352795355170" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"></span><br /></div>VIDYA VENKYhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13714243464981865148noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3632843714053998766.post-9113334232363299072009-04-28T12:28:00.000-07:002009-04-29T07:26:24.850-07:00Chocolate drink<div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size:130%;">Chocolates are hot favorites of every one no matter what is their age.I am a regular chocolate drinker.I always loved anything in chocolate.Although iam weight consious i never stop eating chocolates.That too choco</span><span style="font-size:130%;">late milk served chill can drink no stop.</span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5SerVqE-WkPoV7JysGvOSumB5DlwjyaRGpQPqjab7QDqzQ2HUmxedQWUyGjE1PO9ueB7LJ1LUboFa45Rw0xWNWcHeF-4fJf2G-bAQdthvJlHHoVJSUTx3WvkC2EXXnwYAMhbEgnE/s1600-h/chocodrink.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 181px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5SerVqE-WkPoV7JysGvOSumB5DlwjyaRGpQPqjab7QDqzQ2HUmxedQWUyGjE1PO9ueB7LJ1LUboFa45Rw0xWNWcHeF-4fJf2G-bAQdthvJlHHoVJSUTx3WvkC2EXXnwYAMhbEgnE/s320/chocodrink.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5329827474637178146" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:130%;">Ingredients<br />Chilled milk 1 cup<br />chocolate powder 11/2 tsp<br />Sugar 1-2 tsp<br /><br />Blend all ingredients in a blender & serve chilled.<br /><br />This goes to <a href="http://chandrabhaga.blogspot.com/2009/04/refreshing-drinks-rd-research-and.html">Anusriram's RD for summer</a>.<br /></span></div>VIDYA VENKYhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13714243464981865148noreply@blogger.com0