PAKORAS

Normal 0 Pakora ,s is Pakistani fried fritters .they are crispy ,crunchy and soft in the center .and for me pakora  is my comfort food.I always looking for when ever it was rain we had them with a cup of black tea. and in the month of Ramadan no Pakistani table is complete with out these heavenly  yummy bites.My elder sister was very good at making these pakora but wait if you taste these pakora they are perfectly spiced and wonderful for any party as appetizer .You can dip any thing in this batter and fry them they will be yummy.And since it’s the month of Ramadan I must say , happy Ramadan to all of you and pray that Allah...

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Announcing Serve It Series - Serve It - Griddled

This month's theme for Serve It series is Serve It - Griddled. Every cuisine has its own specialty of dishes cooked in griddle or tava. It is believed that the first cooking vessel used by man was a flat top or a griddle. Although griddle cooking is primitive, it is something that is used for quick cooking. The griddle was the preferred method of making bread, before the invention if ovens. Yes, most countries have ancient types of breads that were made on the griddle like the English Crumpet, the Mexican tortilla, the Indian paratha or the French Crepes. Griddle breads can be made using a batter or a dough, that have either been proofed or used...

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Banana Sour Cream Muffins

A basket of warm banana muffins.When I have bananas that are over-ripe, I peel them and pop the fruit in a Ziploc bag. I can flatten the bags and store them the freezer for when I want to make muffins. Each bag has just enough banana for a batch. I sprinkle some of the tops with cinnamon sugar. These muffins freeze well too.Banana Sour Cream  Muffins1 stick butter, room temp.1 C sugar2 eggs, (lightly beaten)1 C sour cream1 t vanilla2 mashed bananas (1 C)1-1/2 C flour1 t baking sodapinch salt(1/2 C chopped pecans)Beat the butter and sugar until creamy. Beat in the eggs, then sour cream and...

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Paruppu Urundai Kuzhambu / Steamed Lentil dumplings in Coconut Tamarind Curry | Indian Curry Recipes

When I want to make something authentic and traditional, but want to try it in a totally different way, what do I do? I check out my fellow bloggers' page for inspiration and style. Well this recipe is one such attempt. Though I have my own (well not my own, my grandma's) Paruppu Urundai Kulambu recipe, I decided to try from Denny's page this time. This dish is DH's most favorite but ironically I don't make it that often, due to the process and effort involved. But when I decide to prepare it I make sure I put all effort and concentration while making this. Now to Denny's Paruppu Urundai Kulambu recipe.Ingredients:For the Urundai/Lentil...

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Fiesta Quiche

I was in the mood for a quiche for lunch. Haven't made a quiche in ages and then I see several quiches this week on blogs. I had to make one. Luckily I had all the ingredients in the house for my Fiesta Quiche.It's quick and easy. Just mix everythingtogether and pour into a prepared crust.Use a large deep dish pie pan. I still had one store crust. Just unroll and into the pan it goes. It's great leftover the next day too. You can even cheat and make it without a crust.....if you're in a hurry.Fiesta Quiche5 eggs1-1/2 C whole milk1/4 C salsa1 can diced green chilies1/2 C finely chopped onion 2...

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Spinach with Egg.

Normal 0    This recipe is created and inspired by a pesheweri  village simple life . I remember visiting my village first of all when we reach there they catch the chicken and send it to cut and clean and  soak the  rice and start cooking tea . and spinach which they cook for their self adds eggs and home made butter to it for special touch . believe me  with a cold glass of home made butter milk which they called shumly and flat corn bread   is all you want .So here you go a wonderful simple  spinach  from  my village to you. Spinach with Egg.Ingredients:Fresh baby spinach 1 pound...

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Scallion and tomato corn bread

Normal 0 Scallion and tomato corn breadThis was our favorite bread as snacks with cup of milk tea. it can be serve in brunch or for breakfast.Crispy from out side and soft from inside this  bread is a wonderful addition to your table and there are nothing so satisfying than this corn bread .I remember it was something we sister can make by our self so it was our girls dish we fry it then sit together eat this bread and drink black tea and talk about our school our study etc and since we were 9 sister we got allots of  good advices and feedback .and a fun afternoon  for all of us .So when ever I cook this I remember and miss...

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Ragi Idiyappam / Finger Millet String Hoppers / Idiyappam Upma | Upma Recipes

I love Idiyappam or anything steamed. They are so light on your tummy and healthy for your body. And to make it more healthy I use whole grains in my steamed items. This Ragi idiyappam is one such thing which I totally enjoyed making. This tastes so good and is totally guilt-free. Also check out the other steamed entries I made and loved like Idli, Fenugreek Idli, Pidi Kozhukattai, Poorna Kozhukattai.For the Idiyappam:Ingredients:Makes - about 16 IdiyappamsRagi flour - 1/2 cupRice flour - 1/2 cupWater - 1 cupSalt - a pinchOil - 1/4 tspNeeded: Idiyappam pressMethod:Boil water with salt and oil in a covered vessel. Sieve/mix the ragi flour and...

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Spicy Chilli Chicken Recipe

Need a break from everyday Indian meals? Then look no further than Indo-chinese recipes. Popular among them are Gobi manchurian, Chicken manchurian and one of my favorites Chilli Chicken. For beginners Indo-chinese cuisine is basically the usage of chinese seasoning, sauces and cooking techniques mixed in with some indian spices to suit Indian tastes. The Chilli chicken recipe here is a dry and spicy version where marinated chicken pieces are deep fried then cooked in a mixture of green chilly, capsicum, soya sauce & red chili sauce and finally garnished with spring onion. So lets get cooking! Ingredients for Chilli Chicken Recipe...

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Vendhaya Keerai Kulambu / Methi leaves & Dhal Sour Curry

I love to add greens to any dish possible. It gives a new dimension of taste and increases the health quotient of the dish. Methi leaves are hard to come by here in US except during Spring/Summer. I never fail to pick a bunch of fresh greens when I find them. This time I was happy to find this fresh methi leaves during my grocery shopping. Was planning something different this time, but I realized that I hadn't posted Denny's Vendhaya Keerai Kulambu which I make often and is a favorite at home.Ingredients:Toor dhal - 1/2 cupFresh Methi leaves / Fenugreek leaves - 1 small bunch - picked & cleanedOnion - chopped - 1 cupGarlic - 7-8...

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