Homemade Instant Kanjeevaram Idli / Kanjeepuram Idli Mix

Ingredients

Idli Rice         : 1 cup
Raw Rice       : 1 cup
Urad dal        : 1 cup
Pepper                 : 1 tbsp
Cumin seeds         : 1 tsp
Dry ginger powder  : 1/2 tsp
Cashewnuts            : 2 tbsps 
1Tsp baking soda or 11/2 tsp Eno fruit salt
Asafoetida
Curry leaves
Mustard seeds 
Urad dal
Channa dal
Salt
Ghee

Method

Dry roast the idli rice, raw rice and urad dal seperately in a kadai for 3 - 4 minutes in medium flame and powder it nicely.
Heat 1 tbsp ghee in a kadai,add mustard seeds,let it splutter. 
Add broken or chopped cashewnuts and fry.
Add 1/2 tsp urad dal,1/2 tsp channa dal,cumin seeds,pepper, curry leaves one by one and fry.
Finally add the rice and dal mixture,asafoetida,dry ginger power,salt and mix everything well.
Remove from heat and let it cool.
Add baking soda or eno fruit salt and mix well. 
Store it in an air tight container and use as when required.
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Homemade Ginger - Garlic Paste / How to make Ginger - Garlic Paste at home

Ingredients

Ginger  : 1 cup
Garlic   : 2 cups
Oil        : 1/2 tsp

Method
       
Peel the ginger & garlic skin.
First grind ginger with oil and  then add garlic pods and grind  to a smooth paste.
Transfer the paste to a air tight container and store in refrigerator. 

Collection of Onam Recips

Red Rice Payasam / Red rice Kheer / சிகப்பு அரிசி பாயசம்

Recipe  : http://www.vidhuskitchen.in/2014/07/red-rice-payasam-red-rice-kheer.html 

Moong dal Payasam Using Condensed milk / Moong Dal Kheer 

Recipe : http://www.vidhuskitchen.in/2014/03/leftover-cooked-moong-dal-to.html 

Malabar Avial Recipe / Mixed Vegetables In Coconut 

Recipe : http://www.vidhuskitchen.in/2014/02/malabar-avial-recipe-mixed-vegetables.html 

Raw Banana Chips ( Nenthirangai chips) 

Recipe : http://www.vidhuskitchen.in/2010/05/raw-banana-chips-nenthirangai-chips.html 

MURUNGAKKAI SAMBAR / DRUMSTICK SAMBHAR 

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

 

Pepper Banana Chips 

Recipe : http://www.vidhuskitchen.in/2013/09/pepper-banana-chips.html 

Senai Kizhangu Eriserry / Yam Eriserry 

Recipe : http://www.vidhuskitchen.in/2013/07/senai-kizhangu-eriserry-yam-eriserry.html 

Mangai Pachadi ( Sweet) 

Recipe : http://www.vidhuskitchen.in/2013/02/mangai-pachadi-sweet.html  

Olan 

Recipe : http://www.vidhuskitchen.in/2009/12/olan.html 

 

Paruppu Payasam 

Recipe : http://www.vidhuskitchen.in/2012/12/paruppu-payasam-wish-you-all-very-happy.html 

Paal Payasam / Milk & Rice pudding 

Recipe : http://www.vidhuskitchen.in/2012/11/paal-payasam-milk-rice-pudding.html 

Nei Appam / Unniappam / Sweet Appam

Recipe : http://www.vidhuskitchen.in/2012/10/nei-appam-unniappam-sweet-appam.html 

  

Chocolate Truffles Using Condensed Milk

Ingredients

Condensed Milk          : 1 cup ( Recipe Here )
Cocoa Powder            : 2 Tbsps
Instant coffee powder  : 1/2 tsp
Butter                          : 1 tbsp
1 tsp Cocoa powder for rolling

Method

Melt butter, condensed milk,coffee powder,cocoa powder together in a sauce pan,stir continously for 3 minutes or until the mixture is smooth and  glossy.
Remove from fire,mix well and let it cool.
Refrigerate it for an hour or until firm.
Shape into a small round shape with the help of your palm.
Roll the balls in cocoa powder and again refrigerate until firm for an hour. 
Serve & Enjoy..:)