septembre 2011

Aval LadooIngredients2 cups rice flakes(beaten rice /poha)1 cup grated coconut / dessicated coconut3/4 cup sugarA pinch of salt1/2 tsp cardomom powder4 tbsp gheeRaisins & CashewsMethodHeat (2tbsp)ghee in a pan & fry rice flakes till crunchy.Keep aside to cool & then blend into fine powder.Fry raisins & cashews in remaining ghee.When brown , add grated coconut & sugar. When the sugar is well mixed , remove from fire & add cardomom powder.  Add the rice flakes powder to the coconut... [Lire la suite]

Happy Navarathri "Navarathri"  means  9 Devine Nights .These are the most auspicious days for Hindus.  First three days we worship Goddess Durga. ( Goddess of Power) Next three days we worship Goddess Lakshmi .( Goddess of Wealth & Prosperity) Last three days we worship Goddess Sarawathi .( Goddess of Wisdom) The tenth day is the " Vijaya Dashami" . In Hindu mythology it's said that Goddess Durga killed the demon king "Mahishasura" on that day.

Sweet Potato String Hoppers Ingredients1 cup mashed sweet potatoA pinch of salt200 g rice powder200 ml water 30 g butter1/2 tsp cinnamon powder3 tbsp sugar MethodCook sweet potato, mash it & keep aside.Boil water. Add butter,rice powder & sugar.Stir with a wooden spatule & remove from fire.Then add mashed sweet potato along with cinnamon powder. Cover with a damp cloth & leave for a an hour.Knead it into a smooth dough.Grease the idiyappam mould & Idli maker.Take a dough ball & press it.Steam for... [Lire la suite]

Bengali Fish Curry Ingredients 500 g mackerel or any other fish1/2 tsp turmeric powderSalt to taste***1 tsp musturd seeds1/2 tsp kalonji seeds (onion seeds)A bay leaf***2 onions (sliced)2  tomatoes (sliced)1 green chilli (half slit)1 tsp red chilli powder1/2 tsp turmeric powder1 tsp ginger paste1tsp garlic paste1 tsp musturd paste (Dijon)Curry leaves / Coriander leavesSalt to tasteMethodWash fish & blot dry with kitchen paper.Marinate fish with tumeric & salt & keep aside.Heat oil in a pan & fry... [Lire la suite]

 Chapathi ProvençalIngredients 500 g flour250 ml luke warm water2 tbsp tomato purée1 tbsp olive oil2 tsp  tbsp dried herbs (herbes de Provence)1 tsp saltOlive oilMethodMix first six ingredients & knead well.Cover the bowl with a damp cloth & keep aside for 1 hour.Make evenly sized balls. Take a lemon sized ball & flatten it using a roller.Heat a non stick pan & spread oil on it .Cook the roll out chapathi.Spread some oil & press the edges.When it puffs , spread some oil .Flip & cook the... [Lire la suite]

Movie : Dum Maaro Dum (2011)Actors :  Bipasha BasuSong : Te Amo by Sunidhi Chauhan &Ash King

Plantain Varuval Ingredients1 green plantain (skinned & quartered)1 tsp salt1/2 tsp red chilli powder1/4 tsp turmeric powder3 shallots (chopped)1 tomato (chopped)1/2 tsp garlic paste1/4 tsp ginger pasteCurry leaves 1/2 tsp cumin powderMasala1 tbsp freshly grated coconut /dessicated coconut1 tsp coriander seeds2 clovesA piece of cinnamon1 tsp fennel seeds1 clove3 black pepper cornsTemper 1 tsp mustard seeds1 dried chilliA spring of curry leaves  Method Marinate chopped plantain with chilli powder, turmeric... [Lire la suite]

Pazha PradamanIngredients2 ripe plantains   5 cubes of jagerry2cups  of coconut milk (1can) A pinch of salt1/2 tsp cardomom powderRaisins/Almonds / Cashews / CoconutGheeMethodGently heat jaggery & water to make a thick syrup.Strain it & keep aside.Steam cook plantains along with skin. Peel & mash it. Heat ghee in a thick bottomed vessel. Fry mashed banana till light golden brown.Stir in jaggery syrup  & mix well.Then add a cup coconut milk & stir well. When it's reduced add... [Lire la suite]