Ingredients
Garlic pods : 4
Tomato : 2 ( big)
Pepper : 1 tsp
Red chilly : 1
Cumin seeds : 1tsp ( 1/2 + 1/2 )
Toordal : 1/2 tsp
Mustard seeds : 1/2 tsp
Oil : 1tsp
Curry leaves
Coriander leaves
Salt
Asafoetida
Method
In a mixie jar,add pepper, 1/2 tsp cumin seeds,red chilly,toor dal,garlic pods and powder it coarsely.
Heat oil in a kadai,add mustard seeds,cumin seeds ,when it sizzles add the powdered masala and fry for few minutes.
Now add chopped tomatoes,salt,curryleaves,asadoetida and stir.
Now add 2 cups water,turmeric powder and reduce the flame.
When it starts frothing , add coriander leaves,mix and switch off the flame.
Serve with Rice..
Ingredients
Chocolate bars : 4 nos ( Grated )
Fresh cream : 1 cup
Sugar : 2 tbsps
Coffee powder : 1/4 tsp
Butter : 1/2 tsp
Vanilla Essense : few drops
Method
Melt the grated chocolate in Microwave for 1 1/2 - 2 minutes.
Pour the melted chocolate into a mixing bowl,add coffee powder,butter,vanilla essense and mix well.
Then add the fresh cream,sugar and whisk well.
Divide into four serving Cups / Glasses, sprinkle some grated chocolate on the top and allow to set in the Refrigerator for a couple of hours.
Serve Chilled and Enjoy for this Ramadan / Ramzan.....:)
Ingredients
Red rice : 1/4 cup Milk : 3 cups Sugar : 3/4 cup Cardamom powder Saffron
Method
Soak saffron in little milk.
Fry rice in 1/4 tsp ghee and powder it to a coarse powder.Boil milk in a heavy bottomed pan.Once the milk comes to a boil,add the powdered rice,simmer the flame,cook till the rice is soft. Stir in between to prevent sticking at the bottom. The secret of its unique flavour is in the slow cooking.Once the milk has been absorbed ,and the rice has become soft,add sugar and let it boil for few minutes. Add saffron, cardamom and mix well. Garnish with cashew nuts & raisins fried in ghee if desired.Serve hot.
Maavilakku for Aadi Velli / மாவிளக்கு ஆடி, தை மாதம்
Ingredients
Raw Rice : 1 cup
Grated Jaggery : 1/2 + 1 tbsp
Cardamom : 2
Ghee : 1 tbsp
Wick : 1
Method
Wash and soak rice for 5 minutes.
Drain it for few minutes and spread it on a clean white cloth .
Grind the rice along with cardamom .
Add grated jaggery and mix everything well without adding water / milk.
On a plate shape the maavilakku ,pour ghee and place a Wick.
Light the wick and Offer Your Prayers.
