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Chow Chow Kootu Recipe

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Chow Chow Kootu is a protein-rich lunch side dish made of Chayote squash along with Yellow Split Lentils. Perfect to go with White Rice.

Chow Chow Kootu

Cooking with Chayote happened very rarely in my kitchen as hubby is not very fond of this veggies . But I wanted to include all vegetables at least once in a while in our food. So I picked one Chayote during the weekly shopping and I tried this kootu and I liked it .So now let’s see how to prepare chow chow kootu.

Check out Ivy Gourd Fry | Kovakai varuval and Bitter Gourd Chips recipes too.

Chayote squash kootu

How to make Chow Chow Kootu

    1.    Peel the skin of chow chow and chope them into cube sized pieces. In a pressure cooker add the chopped chow chow along with Moong Dal, Chilli powder, Turmeric powder and Salt.
Step 1 - Chow Chow Kootu Recipe | Chayote squash kootu
2.    Add 1 cup of water mix well and pressure cook for about 3 whistles. Wait till the pressure is released by its own and then open the cooker. Grind the ingredients mentioned in the “To Grind” section by add little water to a fine paste.Step 2 - Chow Chow Kootu Recipe | Chayote squash kootu

3.    Add the ground coconut to the cooked chow chow and mix well.

Step 3 - Chow Chow Kootu Recipe | Chayote squash kootu

4.    Bring it to a boil after adding the ground coconut masala .Finally prepare the tadka with the ingredients mentioned under the “To Temper” section and switch off the flame.

Step 4 - Chow Chow Kootu Recipe | Chayote squash kootu
I served chow chow kootu with white Rice,Bitter gourd Chips, and Lady’s Finger Puli Kuzhambu.
Chow Chow Kootu Recipe | Chayote squash kootu

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Chow Chow Kootu

Chow Chow Kootu is a protein rich lunch side dish made of Chayote squash along with Yellow Split Lentils.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Indian
Servings: 4
Calories: 86kcal
Author: Sharmila Kingsly

Standard 1 cup measures 240 ml

Equipment

  • Pressure Cooker
  • Pressure Cooker

Ingredients

  • 1 Chow chow
  • ¼ cup Moong Dal
  • 1 tsp Chilli powder
  • ¼ tsp Turmeric powder
  • Salt as needed

To Grind :

  • ¼ cip Coconut
  • ½ tsp Cumin Seeds

To Temper :

  • 2 tsp Coconut oil / any cooking oil
  • ½ tsp Mustard Seeds
  • 1 tsp Urad Dal
  • 2 Dry Red Chilli
  • 1 sprig Curry Leaves

Instructions 

  • Peel the skin of chow chow and chope them into cube sized pieces. In a pressure cooker add the chopped chow chow along with Moong Dal, Chilli powder, Turmeric powder and Salt.
  • Add 1 cup of water mix well and pressure cook for about 3 whistles. Wait till the pressure is released by its own and then open the cooker. Grind the ingredients mentioned in the “To Grind” section by add little water to a fine paste.
  • Add the ground coconut to the cooked chow chow and mix well.
  • Bring it to a boil after adding the ground coconut masala .Finally prepare the tadka with the ingredients mentioned under the “To Temper” section and switch off the flame.

Notes

· Serve hot with rice.
· Use coconut oil for preparing this kootu don’t skip it.

Nutrition

Calories: 86kcal | Carbohydrates: 7.2g | Protein: 2.7g | Fat: 5.4g | Saturated Fat: 3.3g | Sodium: 104mg | Potassium: 35mg | Fiber: 2.3g | Sugar: 0.9g | Calcium: 7mg | Iron: 1mg
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Nadan Kozhi Curry | Nadan Chicken Curry | Kerala Style Chicken Curry

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Nadan Kozhi Curry | Nadan Chicken Curry | Kerala Style Chicken Curry

Nadan Kozhi Curry | Nadan Chicken Curry | Kerala Style Chicken Curry with step by step pictures .Kerala style dishes are always a hit in home when cooked. Here is one such Kerala Style chicken Curry. The coconut oil and coconut milk used are the highlights here and it really tickle our taste buds. Now let’s see how to prepare this Kerala style chicken Curry

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Nadan Kozhi Curry | Nadan Chicken Curry | Kerala Style Chicken Curry
Nadan Chicken Curry
Recipe Cuisine: Indian |  Recipe Category : Main Course
Prep Time: 2 hours | Cook Time : 20 mins |Serves: 4 |Author :Sharmila Kingsly
Ingredients:           

To Marinate :
Chicken – 500gm or ½ kg
Red Chilli powder – 2 tsp
Pepper powder – ½ tsp
Turmeric powder – ¼ tsp
Garam Masala Powder – 1 tsp
Salt as needed
Lemon Juice – 1 tbsp
To Roast and Grind :
Coriander Seeds – 1 ½ tbsp
Dry Red Chilli- 4 nos
Green Cardamom – 2 nos
Cinnamon sticks – 1 inch piece
Cumin Seeds – ¼ tsp
Cloves – 4
Whole Pepper – ¼ tsp
Other Ingredients :
Oil – 1 tbsp
Onion – 2 big
Tomato – 1 big
Ginger garlic paste – 1 tbsp
Coriander leaves to garnish
To Temper :
Coconut oil – 2 tsp
Mustard Seeds – ½ tsp
Curry Leaves a spring
     Method : 
    1.    Clean and wash the chicken to this add in the ingredients mentioned under “To Marinate” section one by one.
     2.    Mix everything well and allow it to marinate for 2 hours.
    3.    Dry roast the ingredients mentioned under “To Roast and Grind Section” allow it to cool down and then grind it to a fine powder and set aside.
    4.    In a pan heat in oil once it heats up add in the sliced onions and cook till they become glossy.
     5.    Next add in the chopped tomatoes and cook till they are done and then add in ginger garlic paste and cook till the raw smell leaves.
    6.    Add the ground masala and cook for 2 mins and then add in marinated chicken .Cover and cook in a low flame for about 5 mins.
    7.    Next add in the thin coconut milk mix well and cook till the chicken is fully done. Add water if required.
   8.    Now prepare the tempering with the ingredients mentioned under “To Temper” section and pour to the chicken curry. Garnish with Coriander leaves and switch off the flame.
  Notes:
     ·       Serve hot with rice, Idli ,dosa or any Roti
     ·       Use coconut oil for preparing this curry don’t skip it.
    Step by step Method with pictures: 
    1.    Clean and wash the chicken to this add in the ingredients mentioned under “To Marinate” section one by one.
Step 1 -Nadan Kozhi Curry | Nadan Chicken Curry | Kerala Style Chicken Curry

 2.    Mix everything well and allow it to marinate for 2 hours.

Step 2 -Nadan Kozhi Curry | Nadan Chicken Curry | Kerala Style Chicken Curry

3.    Dry roast the ingredients mentioned under “To Roast and Grind Section” allow it to cool down and then grind it to a fine powder and set aside.

Step 3 -Nadan Kozhi Curry | Nadan Chicken Curry | Kerala Style Chicken Curry

4.    In a pan heat in oil once it heats up add in the sliced onions and cook till they become glossy.

Step 4 -Nadan Kozhi Curry | Nadan Chicken Curry | Kerala Style Chicken Curry

5.    Next add in the chopped tomatoes and cook till they are done and then add in ginger garlic paste and cook till the raw smell leaves.

Step 5 -Nadan Kozhi Curry | Nadan Chicken Curry | Kerala Style Chicken Curry

6.    Add the ground masala and cook for 2 mins and then add in marinated chicken .Cover and cook in a low flame for about 5 mins.

Step 6 -Nadan Kozhi Curry | Nadan Chicken Curry | Kerala Style Chicken Curry

 7.    Next add in the thin coconut milk mix well and cook till the chicken is fully done. Add water if required.

Step 7 -Nadan Kozhi Curry | Nadan Chicken Curry | Kerala Style Chicken Curry

8.    Now prepare the tempering with the ingredients mentioned under “To Temper” section and pour to the chicken curry. Garnish with Coriander leaves and switch off the flame.

Step 7 -Nadan Kozhi Curry | Nadan Chicken Curry | Kerala Style Chicken Curry

Serve hot !!

Nadan Kozhi Curry | Nadan Chicken Curry | Kerala Style Chicken Curry

Bajra Dosa (Kambu Dosa)

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Bajra Dosa is a millet dosa prepared with whole bajra. It is so crispy with the texture of the dosa being similar to the rice dosa itself.

Bajra Dosa

Bajra Dosa | Kambu Dosa | Pearl Millet Dosa Recipe with step by step photo. Bajra is a wonder millet which is very healthy and it is used since very olden days. However the usage of millet has considerably decreased now a days.

So I thought why would we use some healthy ingredients in our regular food and make it more healthy .So here is a healthy share of Bajra dosa. Now let’s get started

Check out Kodo Millet Dosa and Foxtail millet dosa recipe too.

Bajra Dosa | Kambu Dosa | Pearl Millet Dosa

How to prepare Bajra Dosa

    1.    Soak the Bajra, Urad Dal and Fenugreek seeds in water for about 4- 6 hours.

    2.    After soaking grind them to form a smooth paste in a blender or grinder similar to idli dosa batter. 
   3.    After grinding mix everything together to form a batter and allow it to ferment overnight or about 8 hours. 
  4.    Once it is fermented the batter is now ready for use. Mix salt and water as needed and bring it to the desired consistency. Heat a tawa and pour a ladle full of water. Sprinkle oil over the edges and allow it to cook fully.

 5.    Flip to the other side and cook till it is done. Serve hot with Sambar and Chutney. 

 

 Serve hot with Sambar and Chutney. 

Bajra Dosa | Kambu Dosa | Pearl Millet Dosa

 

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Bajra Dosa (Kambu Dosa)

Bajra Dosa is a millet dosa prepared with whole bajra. It is so crispy with the texture of the dosa being similar to the rice dosa itself.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time2 minutes
Fermentation Time8 hours
Total Time8 hours 22 minutes
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Indian
Servings: 20 dosa
Calories: 55kcal
Author: Sharmila Kingsly

Standard 1 cup measures 240 ml

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Bajra/ Kambu / Pearl Millet
  • ½ cup Urad Dal
  • ½ tsp Fenugreek Seeds
  • Salt as needed
  • Water as needed
  • Ghee / oil as needed

Instructions 

  • Soak the Bajra, Urad Dal and Fenugreek seeds in water for about 4- 6 hours.
  • After soaking grind them to form a smooth paste in a blender or grinder similar to idli dosa batter.
  • After grinding mix everything together to form a batter and allow it to ferment overnight or about 8 hours.
  • Once it is fermented the batter is now ready for use. Mix salt and water as needed and bring it to the desired consistency. Heat a tawa and pour a ladle full of water. Sprinkle oil over the edges and allow it to cook fully.
  • Flip to the other side and cook till it is done. Serve hot with Sambar and Chutney.

Notes

  •  Serve hot with Sambar and Chutney.
  •  Same batter can also be used to prepare Idli

Nutrition

Calories: 55kcal | Carbohydrates: 10.3g | Protein: 2.3g | Fat: 0.6g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 63mg | Fiber: 2.2g | Sugar: 0.1g | Calcium: 7mg | Iron: 1mg
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Eggless and Butter less Chocolate Cookies

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Chocolate Cookies Recipe
Eggless and Butterless Chocolate Cookies Recipe with step by step photo. So this time when I was about to bake I just realised I ran out of butter. It was then I decided to bake a butterless cookies, actually it is a healthy choice so I liked the option. It was then I landed here and found this amazing cookie recipe. Baked happily and I just loved it .So give a try dear all J
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Chocolate Cookies Recipe
Eggless and Butterless Chocolate Cookies Recipe
 
     Step by step Method with pictures: 
     1.    Sieve in Wheat flour, powdered sugar and Baking Soda twice or thrice and then to this add in Cocoa powder.
Step 1- Chocolate Cookies Recipe

 2.    Mix everything evenly and then add in the cooking oil and Milk.

Step 2- Chocolate Cookies Recipe

 3.    Knead the dough and bring it together. Using a rolling pin flatten it and using a cookie cutter cut to form any desired shapes.

Step 3- Chocolate Cookies Recipe

  4.    Put them in fridge while you preheat the oven. Preheat the oven at 180 Deg C for about 10 mins and the bake for about 12- 13 mins until the cookies are baked. Allow it to completely cool down and the store in air tight containers.

Step 4- Chocolate Cookies Recipe
This is sure a delicious and healthy treat for chocolate lovers.
Chocolate Cookies Recipe

 

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eggless and butterless chocolate cookies
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Eggless and Butterless Chocolate Cookies

Eggless and Butterless Chocolate Cookies a totally giltfree and melt in mouth chocolate cookies.It is a absolute treat.
Prep Time30 minutes
Bake Time13 minutes
Total Time43 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: International
Servings: 25 Cookies
Calories: 37kcal
Author: Sharmila Kingsly

Standard 1 cup measures 240 ml

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Oven

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Whole Wheat Flour
  • ¼ cup Cocoa Powder
  • ½ cup + 2 tbsp Sugar
  • ⅓ cup Cooking oil
  • ¼ cup Milk to knead the dough
  • ½ tsp Baking Soda

Instructions 

  • Sieve in Wheat flour, powdered sugar and Baking Soda twice or thrice and then to this add in Cocoa powder.
  • Mix everything evenly and then add in the cooking oil and Milk.
  • Knead the dough and bring it together. Using a rolling pin flatten it and using a cookie cutter cut to form any desired shapes.
  • Put them in fridge while you preheat the oven. Preheat the oven at 180 Deg C for about 10 mins and the bake for about 12- 13 mins until the cookies are baked. Allow it to completely cool down and the store in air tight containers.

Notes

· The baking temperature may vary from oven to oven .So keep checking after 10 mins.
· You can also add any nuts or chocolate chips of your choice for garnish.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookie | Calories: 37kcal | Carbohydrates: 5.7g | Protein: 0.7g | Fat: 1.6g | Saturated Fat: 0.3g | Sodium: 15mg | Potassium: 31mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 2.1g | Calcium: 5mg
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Whole Wheat Butter Cookies Recipe - Eggless

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Whole Wheat Butter Cookies is a simple cookie made with wheat flour, sugar, and butter. It is simply addictive and perfect for evenings.

Whole Wheat Butter Cookies

Whole Wheat Butter Cookies Recipe with step by step photos. It’s been a while ever since I baked something. After our Mega Baking Marathon in April, I started baking now only. Trying different varieties of cookies is something which I love a lot. We can include healthy ingredients and we get the satisfaction of giving quality food to the family.

Today’s recipe is going to be a simple Whole Wheat butter cookie. It is perfect for tea time or after-school snacks along with tea or milk. I adapted the recipe from here. You can also replace Wheat flour with all-purpose flour. Now let’s see how to prepare Whole Wheat butter cookies.

Whole Wheat Butter Cookies

How to make Whole Wheat Butter Cookies

    1.    Sieve in Wheat flour twice or thrice and then to this add in powdered sugar, Baking powder, Soft butter and Cardamom powder.
Step 1 - Whole Wheat Butter Cookies

2.    Mix well with the finger tips the flour will resemble crumbs now. Now add in the required milk and bring the dough together.

Step 2 - Whole Wheat Butter Cookies

 3.    Using a rolling pin roll the dough and cut the cookies into desired shape with a cookie cutter. Put them in fridge while you preheat the oven. Preheat the oven at 180 Deg C for about 10 mins and the bake for about 18-20 mins until the cookies are baked. It will be soft when they come out of the oven, will become crisp once they cool down.

Step 3 - Whole Wheat Butter Cookies
Butter cookies goes well with Milk as an evening snack !!
Whole Wheat Butter Cookies

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Whole Wheat Butter Cookies

Whole Wheat Butter Cookies is a simple cookie made with wheat flour, sugar, and butter. It is simply addictive and perfect for evenings.
Prep Time30 minutes
Bake Time20 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: International
Servings: 25 Cookies
Calories: 37kcal
Author: Sharmila Kingsly

Standard 1 cup measures 240 ml

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Oven

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Whole Wheat Flour
  • 4 tbsp Soft unsalted butter
  • ⅓ cup Sugar
  • 1 tsp Cardamom Powder
  • Milk as needed to knead the dough
  • ¼ tsp Baking powder

Instructions 

  • Sieve in Wheat flour twice or thrice and then to this add in powdered sugar, Baking powder, Soft butter, and Cardamom powder.
  • Mix well with the fingertips the flour will resemble crumbs now. Now add in the required milk and bring the dough together.
  • Using a rolling pin roll the dough and cut the cookies into the desired shape with a cookie cutter. Put them in the fridge while you preheat the oven. Preheat the oven at 180 Deg C for about 10 mins and then bake for about 18-20 mins until the cookies are baked. It will be soft when they come out of the oven, will become crisp once they cool down.

Notes

· The baking temperature may vary from oven to oven.So keep checking after 15 mins.
· You can also add any nuts of your choice for garnish.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookie | Calories: 37kcal | Carbohydrates: 4.9g | Protein: 0.5g | Fat: 1.9g | Saturated Fat: 1.2g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 107mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 1.2g | Calcium: 45mg
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Instant Mysore Pak in Microwave

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Microwave Mysore Pak Recipe | Instant Mysore Pak Recipe with step by step photos. Mysore pak is an Indian Sweet made with Besan Flour, Ghee and Sugar in equal proportions. It in one of the royal sweet which was first introduced to the Mysore Royal Family .Traditionally it is prepared in stove up and some muscle effort is required for continuous stirring .So I simplified this and made an instant version. This is so quick but there is no compromise in the taste and texture. I could get the same taste. So give a try J
 
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Mysore Pak Recipe

Microwave Mysore Pak Recipe

     Step by step Method with pictures: 
     1.    Take Ghee in a microwave safe bowl microwave it for 30 secs, so that the ghee melts, set it aside. In a microwave safe bowl take the besan flour to this add in a tbsp. of ghee.

2.    Rub the flour and ghee with fingers so that it resembles crumbs .Next sift the flour and then dry roast the besan flour until a nice aroma comes and set the flour aside.

 3.    Take the powdered sugar in a microwave safe bowl and to this add in the melted ghee, mix well so that both are well combined.

 

 4.    To this add in the milk and mix well. Next add in the roasted besan flour.

 

 5.    Mix well so that no lumps remains. Grease a pan with ghee and set ready. Now microwave the flour in microwave high for about 1 min.

 

 6.    Microwave it for another 3 mins and after every 1 min mix well so that it don’t get burnt.

 

 7.    Finally microwave for 1 more min so that you get the caramelized and pours mysore pak and pour the mixture in the greased pan.

 

 8.    Shape it well and allow it to cool completely. And draw line once it is cooled remove them and store in air tight containers.

 
Happy Diwali dear all!!
Mysore Pak Recipe

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Instant Microwave Mysore Pak

Microwave Mysore Pak is the instant version. This is so quick but there is no compromise in the taste and texture. I could get the same taste like the traditional one.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Indian
Servings: 9 squares
Calories: 235kcal
Author: Sharmila Kingsly

Standard 1 cup measures 240 ml

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Besan Flour / Chickpea Flour
  • 1 cup Ghee
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar
  • 1 tbsp Milk

Instructions 

  • Take Ghee in a microwave safe bowl microwave it for 30 secs, so that the ghee melts, set it aside. In a microwave safe bowl take the besan flour to this add in a tbsp. of ghee.
  • Rub the flour and ghee with fingers so that it resembles crumbs .Next sift the flour and then dry roast the besan flour until a nice aroma comes and set the flour aside.
  • Take the powdered sugar in a microwave safe bowl and to this add in the melted ghee, mix well so that both are well combined.
  • To this add in the milk and mix well. Next add in the roasted besan flor.
  • Mix well so that no lumps remains. Grease a pan with ghee and set ready. Now microwave the flour in microwave high for about 1 min.
  • Microwave it for another 3 mins and after every 1 min mix well so that it don’t get burnt.
  • Finally microwave for 1 more min so that you get the caramelized and pours mysore pak and pour the mixture in the greased pan.
  • Shape it well and allow it to cool completely. And draw line once it is cooled remove them and store in air tight containers.

Notes

  •  I totally microwaved the besan flour, Sugar and Ghee mixture for 5 mins to get the caramelized colour and porus Mysore pak.
  •  If you prefer soft Mysore pak, microwave only for 4 mins.
  •  Don’t microwave it for continuously I might burn the flour.
  •  Always use a big microwave safe bowl else the flour mixture might overflow while microwaving.

Nutrition

Calories: 235kcal | Carbohydrates: 28.7g | Protein: 2.7g | Fat: 12.5g | Saturated Fat: 8.2g | Cholesterol: 32mg | Sodium: 12mg | Potassium: 93mg | Fiber: 1.1g | Sugar: 23.8g | Calcium: 18mg | Iron: 1mg
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Achu Muruku ( Rose Cookies )

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Achu Muruku Recipe | Rose Cookies

Achu Muruku Recipe | Rose Cookies with step by step photos. Achu Muruku is a traditional recipe from the southern Tamil Nadu and Kerala. It is usually prepared during Weddings or Festivals to distribute among the friends and relatives. And hence it is prepared in bulk and then distributed. I clicked this during my brother’s wedding when we prepared to distribute to the relatives. So it was waiting for a long time in my draft and now it’s the right time to post. So this Diwali prepare this delicious achu murku and celebrate the festival of lights.

Achu Muruku Recipe | Rose Cookies

We usually need special moulds to prepare this Achu Muruku. It is widely available in Kerala or Southern districts of Tamil Nadu in all Vessel shops. Now let’s how to prepare this traditional Achu Muruku

Achu Muruku Recipe
Recipe Cuisine: South Indian |  Recipe Category : Sweets
Prep Time: 2 hours | Cook Time : 3 min / batch |Serves: 4 |Author :Sharmila Kingsly
Ingredients:           

Raw Rice – 1 cup
Maida – ¼ cup
Coconut Milk – ½ cup
Ellu / Sesame Seeds – 1 tbsp
Egg – 1
Salt a pinch
Sugar – ½ cup
Oil for deep frying
     Method : 
      1.    Wash the raw rice really well and allow it to dry for 2 hours and then grind it to form a fine powder
     2.    In a big vessel crack open the egg and beat well to this add in sugar and Maida mix well till the sugar is completely dissolved.
      3.    Extract the coconut milk and add it to the egg sugar mixture.
      4.    Next add in the powdered raw rice and mix well using hands or any spoon .If preparing in large quantity mixing with hands will be comfortable so that no lumps remain in the batter. 
      5.    Next add in the sesame seeds and mix the batter it should be similar to dosa batter consistency .not too thick or too thin. Heat oil in a kadai for deep frying and keep the mould immersed in oil so that the batter can stick to the mould when immersed.
      6.    Dip the mould such that it is ¾ th immersed in the batter and not fully dip it in hot oil .Shake the mould after few secs so that the murku separates in oil and you can use the mould for preparing the next muruku.
      7.    Once it is fried crisp remove from oil and drain in paper towels. It is now ready to serve.
  Notes:
       ·       You can also skip the egg by adding more coconut milk a little more.
       ·       Make sure the oil is very hot for the muruku to come properly.
       ·       Adjust the amount of sugar according to your preference.
    Step by step Method with pictures: 
      1.    Wash the raw rice really well and allow it to dry for 2 hours and then grind it to form a fine powder.
Step 1 - Achu Muruku Recipe | Rose Cookies

2.    In a big vessel crack open the egg and beat well to this add in sugar and Maida mix well till the sugar is completely dissolved.

Step 2 - Achu Muruku Recipe | Rose Cookies

  3.    Extract the coconut milk and add it to the egg sugar mixture.

Step 3 - Achu Muruku Recipe | Rose Cookies

 4.    Next add in the powdered raw rice and mix well using hands or any spoon .If preparing in large quantity mixing with hands will be comfortable so that no lumps remain in the batter. 

Step 4 - Achu Muruku Recipe | Rose Cookies

 5.    Next add in the sesame seeds and mix the batter it should be similar to dosa batter consistency .not too thick or too thin. Heat oil in a kadai for deep frying and keep the mould immersed in oil so that the batter can stick to the mould when immersed.

Step 5 - Achu Muruku Recipe | Rose Cookies

 6.    Dip the mould such that it is ¾ th immersed in the batter and not fully dip it in hot oil .Shake the mould after few secs so that the murku separates in oil and you can use the mould for preparing the next muruku.

Step 6 - Achu Muruku Recipe | Rose Cookies
      7.    Once it is fried crisp remove from oil and drain in paper towels. It is now ready to serve.
Step 7 - Achu Muruku Recipe | Rose Cookies
Achu Muruku is usually prepared in bulk and distributed among the relatives and neighbours during festivals.
Achu Muruku Recipe | Rose Cookies

Apple Halwa Recipe | Seb Halwa

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Apple Halwa is a dessert that is prepared with apple as the main ingredient. It is easy to prepare with few ingredients and toddler friendly.

Apple Halwa Recipe

Halwa is a dessert which is usually prepared with any flour or fruits as a main ingredients. So today I have prepared a delicious Halwa with the healthy apple.

It is so simple and requires readily available ingredients from your kitchen pantry. From the look of the halwa you will never identify it it’s made of Apple, only when u taste you will get to identify it is Apple Halwa. Now let’s see how to prepare this delicious dessert.

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Things to do with Apple

Few interesting recipes that can be done with apple

Ingredients

Apple - Use fresh crunchy apples for halwa. I prefer honey crisp or granny smith apples for halwa. We usually peel the skin and then use the apples.

Sugar - We add regular granulated white sugar for sweetness. They melt and give a glossy texture to halwa.

Cardamom powder - Adds a lovely flavor to halwa.

Food Color - Its optional , if added gives a beautiful color to halwa. Feel free to skip if you do not prefer.

Ghee - Gives texture to halwa.

Nuts - Give a beautiful bite and crunch to the halwa.

FAQ's

Can we prepare apple halwa with condensed milk ?

Condensed milk definitely works well and we can add it to prepare halwa. However granulated sugar gives a silky texture to the halwa.

Can we make apple halwa without sugar ?

If the apples are sweetener we can definitely prepare halwa without sugar. In that case we might need to add extra ghee to bring the texture of halwa.

Apple Halwa Recipe

How to make Apple Halwa

1.Peel the skin of the apple and make it as a fine puree using a blender .Instead you can also grate the apple. Add a tbsp of ghee and fry the cashewnuts and raisins till golden brown and set aside.

     2.In the same pan add in the apple puree and start cooking ,immediately add in the food colour and mix till it evenly combines and continue cooking till the moisture from the apple puree completely evaporates.

3.Add in the cardamom powder and mix well. Continue cooking till it becomes dry.

4.Now add in the sugar, it starts to melt and becomes glossy.

5.Now add in the rest of the ghee and continue cooking till the halwa starts leaving the edges of the pan and becomes a whole mass. Add in the ghee fried nuts, mix well and switch off the flame.

Enjoy this delicious Apple halwa .

Apple Halwa Recipe

Tips & Variations

  • If your halwa is sticky you can even add more ghee.
  •  As you add more ghee the halwa become glossier and you will get the melt in mouth texture.
  •  Adjust the amount of sugar according to your preference.
  • Add crispy honey dew or grainy smith apple for best taste. However any variety of apple can be used.
  • Apple always go well with cinnamon flavor. So you can also add ¼ tsp of cinnamon powder. You can also add a pinch of nutmeg powder too.

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Apple Halwa

Halwa is a dessert which is usually prepared with any flour or fruits as a main ingredients. So today I have prepared a delicious Halwa with the healthy apple
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Indian
Servings: 4
Calories: 374kcal
Author: Sharmila Kingsly

Standard 1 cup measures 240 ml

Ingredients

  • 3 Apple
  • ½ cup Sugar ⅓-½ cups ( adjust as per sweetness of apple)
  • 2 tbsp Ghee
  • ½ tsp Cardamom powder
  • Food color a pinch (Optional)
  • 6 Cashew nuts
  • 6 Raisins

Instructions 

  • Peel the skin of the apple and make it as a fine puree using a blender. Instead you can also grate the apple.
  • Add a tbsp of ghee and fry the cashew nuts and raisins till golden brown and set aside.
  • In the same pan add the apple puree and start cooking. Immediately add food color and mix until it combines.
  • Continue cooking till the moisture from the apple puree completely evaporates.
  • Add cardamom powder and mix well. Continue cooking until its dry.
  • Now add sugar, it starts to melt and becomes glossy.
  • Now add the remaining ghee and continue cooking till the halwa starts leaving the edges of the pan.
  • Finally add ghee fried nuts, mix well and switch off the flame.

Notes

  • If your halwa is sticky you can even add more ghee.
  •  As you add more ghee the halwa become glossier and you will get the melt in mouth texture.
  •  Adjust the amount of sugar according to your preference.
  • Add crispy honey dew or grainy smith apple for best taste. However any variety of apple can be used.
  • Apple always go well with cinnamon flavor. So you can also add ¼ tsp of cinnamon powder. You can also add a pinch of nutmeg powder too.

Nutrition

Calories: 374kcal | Carbohydrates: 80.2g | Protein: 2.3g | Fat: 8.5g | Saturated Fat: 4.3g | Cholesterol: 16mg | Sodium: 18mg | Potassium: 497mg | Fiber: 5.7g | Sugar: 65.6g | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 2mg
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Note: This post is originally from 2017. I have updated with new Recipe card, Pictures now.

Kodo Millet Kheer| Varagu Arisi Payasam | Millet Kheer

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Kodo Millet Kheer Recipe | Varagu Arisi Payasam

Kodo Millet Kheer Recipe | Varagu arisi payasam with step by step photos. Payasam is always served as an after meal dessert during festival days and how about a kheer with some healthy Millets. Indeed it is very tasty, you will never feel like it is different from the regular rice kheer.  

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Kodo Millet

Kodo Millet or Koda Millet is a type of Millet variety. It is widely available in Southeast Asian Countries and in some parts of Africa. Millets are nutritious, nonglutinous food. It is also easy to digest and hence makes the meal light.

This is how kodo Millet Rice Looks.

Kodo Millet Rice

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Prep Work for Millet Kheer:

  • Wash and Clean the Millets
  • Get ready with the coconut and cashew nuts and grind them to a paste.
Kodo Millet Kheer Recipe | Varagu Arisi Payasam

How to Prepare Kodo Millet Kheer, Pictorial

1.    In a saucepan add in the milk and bring it to boil. Wash the Kodo Millet rice and allow it to soak in water for 15 mins.

Step 1 - Kodo Millet Kheer Recipe | Varagu Arisi Payasam

2.    Once the milk comes to a boil, simmer the flame and add in the soaked Kodo Millet Rice, Continue cooking until the rice is fully cooked.

Step 2 - Kodo Millet Kheer Recipe | Varagu Arisi Payasam

  3.    In a blender add in the coconut and cashew nuts along with little milk and grind it to form a fine paste. Keep aside. You can keep a wooden ladle on top of the saucepan, this prevents the milk from overflowing. Next add in the sugar and mix well.

Step 3 - Kodo Millet Kheer Recipe | Varagu Arisi Payasam

4.    Next add in the ground coconut cashew paste and simmer for another 5 mins. Fry the cashew nuts and raisins in ghee and garnish the payasam and switch off the flame.

Step 4 - Kodo Millet Kheer Recipe | Varagu Arisi Payasam

Garnish with nuts and enjoy as a dessert after meal.

Kodo Millet Kheer Recipe | Varagu Arisi Payasam

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Kodo Millet Kheer | Millet Kheer

Payasam is always served as an after meal dessert during festival days and how about a kheer with some healthy Millets.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Indian
Servings: 3
Calories: 270kcal
Author: Sharmila Kingsly

Standard 1 cup measures 240 ml

Ingredients

  • 500 ml Full Fat Milk
  • ⅓ cup Kodo Millet
  • ½ cup Sugar
  • 1 tbsp Ghee

To Grind :

  • 3 tbsp Coconut
  • 8 Cashew nuts

Instructions 

  • In a sauce pan add in the milk and bring it to boil .Wash the Kodo Millet rice and allow it to soak in water for 15 mins.
  • Once the milk comes to a boil, simmer the flame and add in the soaked Kodo Millet Rice, Continue cooking until the rice is fully cooked.
  • In a blender add in the coconut and cashew nuts along with little milk and grind it to form a fine paste. Keep aide. You can keep a wooden ladle on top of the sauce pan, this prevents the milk from overflowing .Next add in the sugar and mix well.
  • Next add in the ground coconut cashew paste and simmer for another 5 mins. Fry the cashew nuts and raisins in ghee and garnish the payasam and switch off the flame.

Notes

  •  You can also add condensed milk instead of condensed sugar for a richer version.
  •  The kheer tends to get thicker once it cools so you can add some more milk before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 270kcal | Carbohydrates: 52.7g | Protein: 4.2g | Fat: 6.7g | Saturated Fat: 4.2g | Cholesterol: 12mg | Sodium: 22mg | Potassium: 96mg | Fiber: 1.9g | Sugar: 35.6g | Calcium: 57mg | Iron: 2mg
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Kesar Lassi Recipe | Saffron Lassi

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Kesar Lassi Recipe | Saffron Lassi with step by step photos. So finally we have come to the last week of this Mega Marathon. It has been so good so far and I’m loving this month long Marathon.  After the Sundal recipes here comes another week and the last week of this month and I am going to share some yummy sweet dishes this week fully. So starting it with a yummy Kesar Lassi.

I will say I am kinda addicted to Kesar Lassi .During my collge days I used to visit sowcarpet very regularly and I never miss to taste the famous Anmol Kesar Lassi. Since then I use to prepare this regularly and it is my favourite drink. So today I’m sharing my fav version of Kesar Lassi.

Kesar Lassi Recipe | Saffron Lassi

How to Prepare Kesar Lassi, Pictorial

  1.    Soak the Saffron/Kesar in Luke warm milk and let it sit for 10 mins after that the kesar will infuse its colour and the milk will become light yellow in colour.

Step 1 - Kesar Lassi Recipe

 2.    In a blender add in the Yogurt and Chilled Milk.

Step 2 - Saffron Lassi Recipe

3.    Next add in the Saffron Soaked Milk and required Sugar.

Step 3 - Saffron Lassi Recipe

 4.    Finally add the Cardamom powder and fresh cream.

Step 4 - Saffron Lassi Recipe

5.    Blend well till you get a creamy consistency. Serve in the serving glass immediately. Saffron Lassi is now ready. 

Step 5 - Kesar Lassi Recipe

Serve in a tall glass by garnishing with some toasted nuts and Saffron.

Kesar Lassi Recipe | Saffron Lassi

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Kesar Lassi Recipe | Saffron Lassi

Keasar Lassi is a drink prepared with thick yogurt flavored with Saffron.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time0 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Indian
Servings: 2
Calories: 167kcal
Author: Sharmila Kingsly

Standard 1 cup measures 240 ml

Ingredients

  • ½ cup Yogurt / Curd
  • 1½ cup Chilled Milk
  • Kesar/Saffron a generous pinch
  • 4 tbsp Sugar
  • ½ tsp Cardamom Powder
  • 1 tbsp Fresh Cream

Instructions 

  • Soak the Saffron/Kesar in Luke warm milk and let it sit for 10 mins after that the kesar will infuse its colour and the milk will become light yellow in colour.
  • In a blender add in the Yogurt and Chilled Milk.
  • Next add in the Saffron Soaked Milk and required Sugar.
  • Finally add the Cardamom powder and fresh cream.
  • Blend well till you get a creamy consistency .Serve in the serving glass immediately. Kesar Lassi is now ready to be served.

Notes

  • Adding fresh cream is optional, you can skip if you don’t prefer. But it gives a creamy texture to the lassi.
  •  Adjust the amount of sugar as per your preference.
  •  Never skip the cardamom powder and it blends well with saffron to give a wonderful flavour.
  •  Don’t add too much saffron as it overpowers and spoil the drink.
  •  Serve chilled for best results.

Nutrition

Calories: 167kcal | Carbohydrates: 33.5g | Protein: 6.2g | Fat: 1.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 4mg | Sodium: 67mg | Potassium: 198mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 30.1g | Calcium: 228mg
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