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Potato Podimas | உருளைக்கிழங்கு பொடிமாஸ்

Potato Podimas | உருளைக்கிழங்கு பொடிமாஸ் Recipe Uploaded

Link Here - https://youtu.be/dzg22uHS2N8

Easy & Quick Method of Mixed Vegetable Sabzi - Sidedish for Roti / Chapathi

Quick to Prepare & Full of Vegetables - Mixed Vegetable quick Sabzi ...

Recipe link - https://youtu.be/5g84_WXB6Fs

One Pot Meal - Mixed Vegetable Sambar Sadam

One Pot Meal - Mixed Vegetable Sambar Sadam | Just Keeping it Simple

Recipe - https://youtu.be/TUh1p5yTp0E

Dal Sabzi - Easy sidedish for Roti / Chapathi

If you are looking for Easy & Quick sidedish for Roti / Chapathi , this one’s for You

Recipe link - https://youtu.be/9876J5-xcBg.

Gujarati Khichdi & Kadhi recipe

Khichdi Recipe

Ingredients

Raw rice : 1 cup
Green moong dal : 1/2 cup
Black urad dal : 1/4 cup
Cumin seeds : 1 tsp
Pepper : 1/4 tsp
Grated ginger : a pinch
Asafoetida ; a pinch
Curry leaves
Ghee
Salt

Method

Wash & pressure cook the dal and rice with 4.5 cups for 5 whistles.
Add required salt to the rice - dal mixture and mix.
Heat 3 tbsps ghee in a pan , add whole pepper , cumin seeds , grated ginger , curry leaves and asafoetida and fry.
Pour these over the rice mixture and mix.

Kadhi Recipe

Ingredients
Curd : 1 cup
Besan flour : 1 tbsp
Water : 2 cups
Red chilly :2
Mustard seeds : 1/4 tsp
Asafoetida : a pinch
Curry leaves : few
Turmeric powder : 14 tsp
Salt
Oil

Method

Whisk the curd & besan flour and blend well.
Add salt, turmeric powder, asafoetida , and mix well.
Heat oil in a pan , add mustard seeds , curry leaves , red chillies.
When the seeds begin to splutter , reduce the flame , add the curd mixture and mix well.
Let it boil for 10 minutes or till the raw smell of besan goes away.
Remove from flame and serve hot with Khichdi...

Enjoy..

Maraalli Kizhangu Stir fry / Poriyal / Curry / மரவள்ளி கிழங்கு பொரியல்

Ingredients

Maraalli Kizhangu / Tapioca - 1 big one
Onion - 1
Grated coconut - 2 tbsp
Red chilly - 3
Turmeric powder
Salt
Curry leaves
Mustard seeds
Oil

Method

Remove the skin of the tapioca cut into medium sized pieces.
pressure cook with little salt for 3 whistles.
Once done drain the water .
Heat oil in a pan add mustard seeds curry leaves when mustard splutters add roken red chilly and fry.
Add chopped onion, turmeric powder and fry on low flame.
Add the cooked & chopped tapioca pieces, little saalt again and mix everything well.
Finally add the grated coconut mix and remove from flame.
Serve hot with rice.
Enjoy...

Paneer Barbeue on Gas Grill / Paneer Tikka on Gas Grill

Ingredients

Paneer Cubes : 20 pieces
Yogurt : 1/2 cup
Turmeric powder : 1/4 tsp
Red chilly Powder : 3/4 tsp
Coriander powder : 3/4 tsp
Garam masala powder : 1/2 tsp
Kasuri methi : 1/2 tsp
Salt

Method

In a bowl mix curd ,red chilly powder,garam masala powder, coriander powder, turmeric powder, kasuri methi & salt well.

Add paneer cubes.

Gently mix well and keep aside for 1/2 an hour.

Here i am using Chefman Gas Grill ( Click here to buy )

Place the steel plate on gas stove, add 1//2 cup water.

Now place non - stick grill place & reduce the flame.

Place paneer cubes and cook on low flame.

Turn in between.

Fry / grill until the paneer cubes turns golden brown & crisp.
Serve hot
Enjoy...

Gujarati Kadhi Recipe

Ingredients

Curd : 1 cup
Besan flour : 1 tbsp
Water : 2 cups
Red chilly :2
Mustard seeds : 1/4 tsp
Asafoetida : a pinch
Curry leaves : few
Turmeric powder : 14 tsp
Salt
Oil

Method

Whisk the curd & besan flour and blend well.
Add salt, turmeric powder, asafoetida , and mix well.
Heat oil in a pan , add mustard seeds , curry leaves , red chillies.
When the seeds begin to splutter , reduce the flame , add the curd mixture and mix well.
Let it boil for 10 minutes or till the raw smell of besan goes away.
Remove from flame and serve hot

Vegetable Biryani ( Method 2)

Recipe Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=csc2wK-oCBA

Ingredients

Jeerakasamba Rice - 1 cup ( 200gms)
Mixed vegetables - 1 cup( carrot, beans, Green peas, potato, )
Onion - 2
Shallots - 5

Tomato - 1 ( big)
Ginger-garlic paste - 1 tbsp
Green chillies - 4
Fresh Brinji leaves / Rambai Ilai - 1 ( click here for details)
Cinnamon - 2
Cardamom - 2
Cloves - 2
Ghee - 2 tbsps

Oil - 1 tbsp
Salt
Coriander leaves - 3 tbsps
Mint leaves - 3 tbsps

Method

Wash & soak rice for 1//2 an hour
Chop the vegetables .
Grind tomatoes separately.
Grind shallots ,1/2 of the coriander leaves, 1/2 of the mint leaves and 2 green chillies & ginger - garlic paste.
Heat ghee in a pressure cooker ,put fresh brinji leves ,cinnamon,cardamom,cloves, chopped onion, ground paste , salt in this order and saute well.
Now add tomato juice,soaked rice and mix well.

Add the remaining coriander leaves mint leaves & 1 tsp ghee & mix well.
Close the lid,wait for 1 whistle and switch off the flame.

Immediately release the pressure from the cooker by lifting the whistle weight carefully & open slowly..

Mix well & Serve with any raita.

Enjoy..

Italian Tagliatelle in Indian Style / Indian style Pasta

Ingredients

Italian Tagliatelle : 1 pkt
Chopped vegetables : 1 cup ( carrots,beans,green peas,cabbage,capsicum)
Soya sauce : 1 tbsp
Chopped garlic : 1 tbsp
Chopped onion : 2 tbsps
Pepper powder : 1 tsp
Chilly Tomato sauce : 1 tsp
Spring onion : 2 tbsps
Salt
Oil

Method

Boil water and add tagliatelle pasta to it .
Let it cook.
When it is done,drain the water,wash the cooked pasta with cold water and completely drain it again and keep aside.
Heat 2 tbsps oil in a kadai, add onion, garlic and fry.
Add the vegetables, salt and mix well.
Add soya sauce,chilly tomato sauce ,pepper powder and blend well.
Add the drained pasta,finely chopped spring onion now and fry for few minutes in high flame.
Serve hot with sauce...

Rajma Masala / Red kidney Beans Curry

Ingredients

Rajma : 1 cup
Chopped Onion : 1 cup
Chopped tomato : 1/2 cup
Ginger - Garlic paste : 1 tbsp
Tomato puree : 2 tbsps
Red chilli powder : 1&1/4 tbsp
Coriander powder : 1 tbsp
Garam masala powder : 3/4 tsp
Turmeric powder : 1 tsp
Salt
Ghee
Oil
Coriander leaves

Method

Wash & soak kidney beans in water for 6 hours.
Drain the water & pressure cook with little salt for 6 whistles.
Heat 1 tbsp ghee & 1 tbsp oil in a pan , add chopped onions and fry.
Add ginger / garlic paste and fry on medium flame.
Add chopped tomato , tomato puree and mix well.
Now add red chilli powder, coriander powder, turmeric powder , salt , mix well & cook for few minutes on low flame.
Now add the cooked rajma along with the water, crush the cooked beans slightly with ladle,, cover & cook on low flame for 10 minutes.
Now add garam masala powder, chopped coriander leaves and mix well.
Switch off the flame and serve hot with steamed rice or phulkas.
Enjoy...

Classic Combo - Gujarati Recipes

Gujarati Kichidi Recipe - Click here
Potato Kurma Recipe - Click here
Cut Mango Pickle Recipe - Click here

Gujarati Kadhi Recipe

Ingredients

Curd : 1 cup
Besan flour : 1 tbsp
Water : 2 cups
Red chilly :2
Mustard seeds : 1/4 tsp
Asafoetida : a pinch
Curry leaves : few
Turmeric powder : 14 tsp
Salt
Oil

Method

Whisk the curd & besan flour and blend well.
Add salt, turmeric powder, asafoetida , and mix well.
Heat oil in a pan , add mustard seeds , curry leaves , red chillies.
When the seeds begin to splutter , reduce the flame , add the curd mixture and mix well.
Let it boil for 10 minutes or till the raw smell of besan goes away.
Remove from flame and serve hot.

Birthday Lunch

Hubby's Birthday Lunch Spread

1.  Semiya Payasam - For recipe click here
2.  Potato Smiley - For recipe click here
3.  Chapathi & Dal - For recipe click here
4. Green peas Pulao & Mixed Vegetable Kurma - For recipe click here
5. Curd Rice & Instant Mango Pickle - For recipe click here
6. Carrot Halwa - For recipe click here

Vengaya Vatha Kuzhambu / பெரிய வெங்காய வத்தகுழம்பு

Ingredients

Big onion : 1 cup ( Chopped)
Tamarind juice : 2 cups
Sambar powder : 2 1/2 tbsps
Sesame oil : 2 tbsps
Mustard seeds
Fenugreek seeds
Red chilly
Curry leaves
Salt

Method

Heat oil in a tawa,add mustard seeds,fenugreek seeds,red chilly,curry leaves and fry.
Put the onions and fry.
Add sambar powder and fry Quickly.
Add tamarind juice,salt,,let it boil for 10 minutes.
Once the raw smell of sambar powder & tamarind is gone ,switch off the flame.
Serve hot with rice .

Ghee Podi Idli

Ingredients

Idli Milagai Podi : 3 tbsps ( for recipe Click here )

Idli : 6 nos ( for recipe Click here )

Ghee : 2 tsps ( for recipe Click here )

Method

Take a plate , add idlies , idli milagai podi and ghee.

Toss well to coat and set aside for 10 minutes.

Serve & enjoy..

Ericha Kuzhambu / எரிச்ச குழம்பு

Ingredients

Leftover Sambar : 1 cup Leftover Rasam : 1/2 cup
Chopped onion : 3/4 cup
Oil
Mustard seeds
Curry leaves
Salt

Method

Heat 1 tbsp oil in a pan , add mustard seeds & curry leaves.
Add chopped onion and fry.
Add leftover sambar , rasam to it , reduce the flame and mix well.
Add little salt and let it boil until thick.
Serve with Curd rice / dosa.
Enjoy..:)

Sambar Recipe - http://www.vidhuskitchen.in/2013/10/murungakkai-sambar-drumstick-sambhar.html

Rasam Recipes - http://www.vidhuskitchen.in/search/label/Rasam%20varieties

Easy & Quick Corn Pulao - Lunch Ideas

Ingredients

Cooked Basmati Rice : 1 cup
Boiled Sweet corn : 3/4 cup
Chopped Onion : 1/4 cup
Ginger & Garlic paste : 1/2 tsp
Cumin seeds : 1/2 tsp
Cloves : 4 -5
Cinnamon : 2 sticks
Cardamom : 2 nos
Bay leaves : 2
Salt : as needed
Ghee : 1 to 1&1/2 tbsps
Corinder leaves : few
Mint leaves : few

Method

Wash , & soak basmati rice for 10 minutes and cook with little salt .
Cook the sweet corn with little salt for 5 minutes or until tender.
Heat ghee in a pan, add bay leaves, cloves, cardamom , cinnamon , cumin seeds one by one and fry.
Add chopped onion now and fry.
Add ginger & garlic paste and mix.
Now add the corn and mix well.
Let it cook for few minutes.
Now add the boiled rice , mix everything well.
Add coriander leaves , mint leaves , mix , cover the pan and cook on low flame .
Remove from flame and serve hot..

Tomato Rasam Without Dal / Easy Tomato Rasam

Ingredients

Tomato : 2 nos

Whole Pepper : 1 tsp
Cumin seeds : 1 tsp + 1 tbp
Red chilly :2
Mustard seeds : 1/2 tsp
Ghee : 1/2 tsp
Curry leaves : few
Coriander leaves : few

Salt : as needed

Method

Grind tomato , pepper, cumin seeds , grind to a smooth paste.

Add 1/2 cup water to the tomato mixture ,add salt and let it boil for 3-4 minutes.

Add 1/2 cup water again , put coriander leaves, curry leaves , mix and let it boil on low flame till frothy.

Remove from flame and cover with a lid.

In a small pan ,add ghee , splutter mustard seeds, cumin seeds, red chilly and pour it to the rasam.

Mix & serve hot.

Enjoy...

Quick Green peas & Corn Curry - Side dish for Roti / Chapathi

Ingredients

Green peas : 1/2 cup
Sweet corn : 1/2 cup
Chopped onion : 1 cup
Chopped tomato : 1 cup
Ginger : a small piece
Garlic : 3
Green chilly :1
Sugar : 1/2 tsp
Red chilli powder : 1/2 tsp
Turmeric powder : 1/2 tsp
Garam masala powder : 1/4 tsp
Kasuri methi : 1/4 tsp
Salt : as needed
Oil : 1 & 1/2 tbsp

Method

Soak cashews in warm water for 1/2 an hour, grind it to a smooth paste and keep aside.
Heat oil in a pan , add chopped onion and fry.
Add chopped ginger , garlic & green chilly.
Remove from fire and let it cool.
Add chopped tomatoes to it and grind to a smooth paste.
Transfer to the pan , add 1/4 cup water , lower the flame and let it boil.
Add salt, Turmeric powder, red chilly powder, sugar to it and mix.
Add cashew paste now and let it boil for some time.
Add garam masala powder , kasuri methi and mix well.
Cover & cook for 2 minutes.
Switch off the flame.
Serve hot..

For recipe Video - Click Here

Tricolour Chapathi Roll - Independence Day Special

Ingredients
Grated carrot : 1 cup
Chopped cabbage : 1 cup
Chopped Capsicum : 1 cup
Grated coconut : 3 tbsp

Boiled green peas : 1 tbsp
Oil : 3 tsp
Mustard seeds : 3 tsp
Urad dal : 3 tsp
Red chilly : 3 tsp
Curry leaves
Salt

Cabbage stir fry Method

Heat oil in a pan, season with 1 tsp mustard, 1 tsp urad dal,1 red chilly and curry leaves.
Add chopped cabbage and mix well.

Add salt,a pinch sugar and 2 1tbsp water.
When cabbage cooked well add 1 tbsp coconut.
Remove from flame and keep aside .

Carrot stir fry Method

Heat oil in a pan, season with 1 tsp mustard, 1 tsp urad dal,1 red chilly and curry leaves.
Add Grated carrot and mix well.

Add salt,a pinch sugar and 2 1tbsp water.
Whencarrot cooked well add 1 tbsp coconut.
Remove from flame and keep aside .

Green Capsicum & Green Peas stir fry

Heat oil in a pan, season with 1 tsp mustard, 1 tsp urad dal,1 red chilly and curry leaves.
Add chopped capsicum and mix well.

Add salt,a pinch sugar and 2 1tbsp water.

Add cooked green peas and mix.
When capsicum cooked well add 1 tbsp coconut.
Remove from flame and keep aside .

Assembling the Chapathi roll

Take one roti / chapati ,spread a tsp ghee on it.
Place spoonful of Carrot stir fry , Cabbage stir fry and green capsicum peas stir fry one by one.
Roll the chapathi tightly ,cut into halves and serve.
Enjoy.

Happy Independence Day to all

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