Tri Color Pori Urundai (Indian Flag Inspired)

Wishing everyone a very Happy Independence Day.

My mom and granny used to prepare these pori urundai and few other sweets during Independence day as years passed with many diabetics at home this tradition stopped this independence i wanted to start it all over again and prepared some sweets topping my list Pori Urundai . 

Pori urundai recipe demo video...

Ingredients:
4 Cups Pori/Puffed Rice
1/2 Cup Jaggarey
1/4 Cup Water
Orange and Green Colours

Method:

• Its always recommended to clean the puff rice before use.
• Heat a heavy bottom pot I've used a wok on medium flame.
• Add jaggery and water bring to a boil allow the jaggery to melt using a strainer strain the melted jaggery.
• Add the strained jaggery back on medium flame bring to boil  place water in a bowl add few drops of jaggery to the water if your able to form pearl consistency then add puffed rice and mix well till the melted jaggery has distributed evenly.
• Oil hands start forming ladoo shape as soon as possiable if the mixture cools down it will be difficult to form and shape.
• Allow to air dry a bit till heat has gone store it in air tight container.

• To add color follow the same steps melt the jaggery add it back on flame then add color and repeat the process of forming ladoo.
• Since I was giving away these ladoo to kids at a local school near by I prepared a large batch of these.
• To make them look more attractive I printed out Indian Flag with Gandhi quotes using post it notes and bamboo skewers i secured the flag on skewers.  

• Once the flag skewers were done I pierced the ladoo on the skewers gifted them to kids the moment i gave them these tricolor ladoo they were so happy and thanked me.

Normally we dont add colors to the recipe since its festive occasion I prepared it in tricolor.

Our neighbors kid vishwa 2 1/2 years old posing for my blog. God bless him. 

Sorakkai+Urulaikizhangu+Kadalaparippu Kurma (Bottle Gourd Kurma)

At times I crave for this spicy juicy yumminess...mom prepares the best kurma...spicy masala paste enhances the taste of the bottle gourd it soaks up all the spices and the juicy spicy hot vegetable is truly and match made in heaven...:)

Recipe Demo Video...Enjoy...:)

Ingredients:

500 Grams Bottle Gourd(Peeled and Cubed)

2 Onion(Peeled and Roughly Chopped)

2 Potato( Peeled and Cubed)

1 Blanched Tomato

1 Cup Split Chick Peas

2 Tbsp Ghee

3 Tbsp Oil

Salt as per taste

Coriander, Mint and LimeJuice for garnish

Spices:

4 Cardamom Pods

4 Cloves 

1 Bay Leaf

2 Sticks Cinnamon

1 Tbsp Turmeric Powder

1 Tbsp Coriander Powder

Masala Paste:
1/2 Tsp Fennel Seeds
1/2 Tsp Black Pepper Corns
1 Stick Cinnamon
3 Pods Cardamom
3 Cloves
Fist Full Garlic (Peeled )
2 Inch Ginger (Peeled and cut into Pieces)
10 to 15 Green Chilles(depending on heat)
1 Tsp Oil

• Heat a wok with a tsp oil fry the chilly garlic ginger and spices on low flame allow to cool and prepare and paste. 

this is a versatile masala paste which we use in different recipes like biryani and curries we can store this masala paste in a air tight container refrigerated upto 2 weeks 

Coconut Masala:
1/2 Cup Fresh Coconut
1/2 Tsp Fennel Seeds
Fist Full Coriander

• In a mixer jar add the coconut pieces fennel and coriander add water and grind in to a smooth paste.

Method:

• Wash the split chick peas twice and place in a bowl which will fit inside a cooker add 2 cups water 1/2 tsp turmeric powder and place in cooker allow to cook for 3 whistles.
• The tomato can also be placed in the cooker along with the dal.
• Heat a wok with oil and ghee on medium flame add the spices allow to crackle a bit add onion and prepared masala fry till onions turn transparent.
• Add the turmeric and coriander fry the onions a bit add  the blanched tomato fry a bit.
• Add the potato and cooked dal water add salt cover and cook till half done.
• Add the cubed bottle gourd and dal add water if needed cover and cook till veggies are done.
• Add the coconut paste and bit of water stir and bring to boil make sure the raw flavor from coconut has reduced then add chopped coriander mint and lime juice serve hot with rice...Enjoy...:)  

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Onion Utthappam Recipe

Onion utthappam is something dad loves.

Please look into demo video...:)

Ingredients:
2 Days Old Dosa Batter Please click here for dosa batter recipe
2 Medium Onions (finely chopped)
1 Tsp Cumin Seeds
1 Sprig Curry Leaves(finely chopped)
2 Sprigs Coriander Leaves(finely chopped)
2 Chillies (finely chopped)
Salt as per taste
Oil and Ghee for frying

Moms tip for best utthappam add 3 tbsp maida (all purpose flour) if the batter is to sour it will not only reduce sour content dosa will also be crisp and tasty.

Method:

1. Mix onion cumin curry leave coriander chilly and salt in a bowl set aside.
2. Heat a tawa on medium flame season the tawa please click here to see how to season a tawa
3. Ladle on the dosa batter swirl and  prepare slightly thick dosa sprinkle the onion mixture and add few drops of ghee and oil cover and cook a bit.
4. Flip the dosa and fry the other side once done serve it right away with chutney...Enjoy...:)  

Mixed Vegetable Utthappam

Vegetable Utthappam is mom and my favs just one dosa  is so filling best way to get rid of leftover veggies in the refrigerator I dont know about you but we stock up a lot on carrots capsicum and cabbage we always have a stock to complete before purchasing a fresh batch...

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Ingredients:
Dosa Batter
2 Carrots (grated)
2 Medium Onions (finely chopped)
1/2 Cup Green Peas
2 Chilles(finely chopped)
3 Sprigs Coriander(finely chopped)
2 Sprigs Curry Leaves (finely chopped)
1/4 Tsp Hing/Asafoetida
1 Tbsp Cumin Seeds
Salt as per taste
5 Tbsp Oil and Ghee Mixture

Method:

1. In a wok add 2 tbsp of ghee and oil mixture place the wok on medium heat.
2. Add asafoetida cuminseeds and the chopped veggies to the wok and fry a bit add salt as per taste fry sprinkle water cover and cook on low flame till the veggies are tender.
3. Please click here for dosa batter recipe.
4. Add  the prepared veggie mixture to the dosa batter check for seasoning if required add salt mix well.
5. Please click here to see how to season tawa.
6. Heat a tawa on low to medium flame ladle on the dosa batter swirl and prepare a dosa sprinkle on the ghee and oil mixture cover and cook flip it to the other side and cook once done serve hot with chutney...Enjoy...:)

Karavalli Fish Fry

This is a recipe from coastal Karnataka amazing recipe the fish is perfectly spiced there is no over powering tastes its soft and flaky crisp oh my so yum...

Please watch recipe demo video...

Ingredients:

250 Grams Fish Fillet 

1 Whole Lime Juice

1/4 Tsp Turmeric Powder

1 Tbsp Pepper Powder

1 Tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste

5 to 6 Green Chillies

3 Sprigs Coriander leaves

1/2 Cup Semolina

Salt as per taste

Oil for frying

Fish Fillets are available at Auchan hyper market, MG 1, Metro Bangalore

Marinate Fish:

• In a mixer jar add chilly coriander ginger garlic paste turmeric and salt grind to a smooth paste do not add water while grinding if needed add lime juice.
• Cut the fish fillets into cubes wash thrice drain excess water pat dry.
• Add the prepared masala with lime juice in a mixing bowl add the fish pieces to the marinate and mix well cover and refrigerate for a hours time. 

Method:

• Spread semolina in a plate.
• Heat oil in a wok on medium flame.
• Mix the marinated fish once more before dipping in semolina.
• Dip the fish in semolina and tap of excess fry the fish in hot oil.
• Gently flip the fish and fry till golden color drain oil and serve with lime wedges and onion...Enjoy...:) 

Masala French Fries

This is an instant side-dish or snack recipe very tasty down side to this recipe it will not remain crisp for longer period of time masala french fries are super when served with any southindian recipe...

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 Ingredients:
2 Large Potato Chopped into Sticks
4 Tbsp Corn Flour
1 Tbsp Chilly Powder
1/2 Tsp Turmeric Powder
1 Tbsp Garam Masala
Salt as per taste
Oil for frying

Method:

1. Wash the chopped potato thrice place it in a colander and allow the excess water to drip pat it dry and place it in a mixing bowl.
2. Add chilly powder salt turmeric powder garam masala and corn flour toss the potato to coat with masala if needed sprinkle water to coat the masala.
3. Heat oil in a wok and drop the masala coated potato into oil fry. place the flame on low to medium flame fry till all sides are crisp drain potato on tissue serve hot with lime wedges ...Enjoy...:)

Dosai Pizza

After many dosa pizza recipe attempts I finally nailed it mom was totally getting tired with my experiments on a daily basis I did a research on this recipe there are many people who add chutney instead of pizza sauce if sauce is added it goes soggy anyways I'm happy with the overall taste and texture perfect for a sundays brunch...:)

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Ingredients:

1 Shredded Carrot

1/2 Bell Pepper (finely chopped)

1 Onion(finely chopped)

1 Green Chilly(finely chopped)

Few Sprigs of Curry leaves and Coriander (finely chopped)

1/2 Tsp Dry Basil 

Cheese Singles 

Pizza Sauce please click here for pizza sauce recipe

Dosa Batter please click here for recipe

Oil for frying

Salt as per taste

Method:

1. In a mixing bowl add all the chopped veggies add salt as per taste and sprinkle basil mix well and reserve.
2. Heat a tawa on medium flame add 2 ladles of batter in hot pan swirl and prepare a dosa the dosa should be bit thick add 1/2 tsp oil cover and fry the dosa.
3. Flip the dosa to the other side and add 2 tbsp full of pizza sauce spread it.
4. Sprinkle on the veggies and spread over the sauce place the cheese singles and cover allow the cheese to melt a bit once done serve it right away...enjoy...:) 

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Tangadi Kabab

Recipe is very simple I've simplified the process for this recipe normally there is 3 different marination process which involves in preparing this kabab at home this recipe can be done in no time with absolutely very less oil. 

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1/2 Kilo Chicken Thighs(skinned)

2 Tbsp Cream Cheese

3 Tbsp Yogurt

1/2 Lime 

1 Tbsp Chilly Powder

1 1/2 Tbsp Garam Masala

1/2 Tsp Chat Masala

1/2 Tsp Coriander Powder

1/2 Tsp Turmeric Powder

1/2 Tsp Cumin Powder

1 Tsp Dried Fenugreek (Kasoorimethi)

Few drops Red Food Color

Salt as per taste

2 + 2 Tbsp Oil

I prepared this recipe in a halogen oven. at home you can prepare this recipe on a pan or even in regular oven.

Marination:

• Wash the chicken twice place it in a colander and allow the excess water to drip out pat dry.
• Using a sharp knife gash the chicken this will help the masala to penetrated and will help the chicken cook fast.
• In a mixing bowl place the chicken add lime juice, cream cheese, yogurt, dried masala powders salt and 2 tbsp oil mix well and distribute the masala on the chicken and into the slit gashes place a cover and allow to marinate for atleast 6 to 8 hours before preparation.

Method:

• I preheated my oven at 180 degree for 10 minutes.
• Place the chicken on the oven rack and allow to cook in 200 degrees for 20 minutes.
• In the 20 minutes keep turning the chicken in every 5 minute break keep basting the chicken with oil at the same time.
• the chicken should turn into reddish brown color remove the chicken from oven serve hot with mint chutney and salad. Enjoy...:)

This is truly an amazing recipe really juicy and perfectly spiced .

Keema Egg Dosa (Kothukari Muttai Dosai)

                 
My all time favorite recipe who doesn't like keema and dosa when both mingle this is what happens...:P traditionally we serve this lovely dish for newly weds or for some special occasion at home like anniversary birthday or as sunday brunch quite a filling tiffin item.

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Ingredients:
6 Eggs
Dosa Batter
500 Grams Keema
1 Tbsp Chilly Powder
1/2 Tbsp Coriander Powder
1/4 Tsp Turmeric Powder
1 Tbsp Garam Masala
1 Tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste
1 Large Onion (finely chopped)
3 Chilies (finely chopped)
5 Pods Garlic (finely chopped)
Fist Full Mint and Coriander (Finely chopped)
Salt as per taste
Cheese Cubes (grated)
Oil

Keema Masala :

• Heat a wok with a tbsp oil on medium flame add the chopped garlic and ginger garlic paste fry till garlic turn light golden in color then add onion chilies and coriander fry a bit add the dry masala powders chilly powder turmeric powder and garam masala fry a bit add keema and fry till the masala and keema is well combined.
• Sprinkle some water on top of the keema and also add salt as per taste stir and cover the keema.
• Cook the keema till done there should not be any moisture as well once done reserve.

 Method to prepare Keema Dosa:

• Heat a Tawa on medium flame season the tawa please click the link to see how to prepare tawa to make lovely hassle free dosa
• Ladle on the dosa batter dosa batter recipe please click here.
• Gently Swirl and prepare a dosa add few drops of oil cover and allow the bottom layer to crisp up.
• Crack open a egg and spread all over the dosa then add the meat masala and spread flip it to the keema side add few drops of oil and and cook for few seconds allow the egg to cook a bit flip it again and serve hot with ketchup...enjoy...:)

This is my take on the recipe I've added cheese to the keema dosa folded and served with ketchup it was super yummy...:)

Egg Dosa and Chutney Cheese Egg Dosa

Mom always prepares egg dosas for me its one of my most favorite recipes and keep the traditions alive i created my version of chutney cheese egg dosa results were awesome...

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Ingredients:

6 Eggs

Pepper Powder

Grated Cheddar Cheese

Bell Pepper Chutney Please click for recipe here

Dosa Batter please click for recipe here

Oil for frying 

 Traditional style egg dosa

1. Ladle the  batter on a greased hot tawa and spread and make it into dosa sprinkle some oil cover and cook till the upper surface is cooked.
2. Crack open a egg on the prepared tawa and to spread it evenly.
3. Sprinkle some pepper powder and flip it and cook to the other side. once done serve with ketchup or hot chutney...enjoy...:) 

Chutney Cheese Egg Dosa

1. Ladle on some batter and prepare a dosa.
2. Spread on some capsicum chutney on the dosa crack open a egg and spread evenly.
3. Flip to the other side and cook a bit.
4. Flip it back again to the egg side and spread some grated cheese fold and serve hot...enjoy...:)

Red Bell Pepper Chutney Recipe (Red Capsicum Chutney Recipe)

I've used red bell pepper in this chutney perfect for egg dosas, sandwiches, roti rolls and samosas.

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Ingredients:

1 Large Red Bell Pepper(Roughly Chopped)

1 Large Onion(Roughly Chopped)

3 Cloves Garlic

5 to 6 Dried Red Chilly

1 Tbsp Split Black Gram Dal

Pinch Asafoetida

Small Piece Tamarind

Salt as per Taste

2 Tbsp Oil

• Heat a wok on medium flame with oil temper add asafoetida to the oil and fry a bit add black gram dal and chillies and fry a bit add the chopped onion garlic and bell peppers and fry till onion and peppers wilt down a bit then add to a mixer jar add salt and a splash of water and grind to a smooth chutney serve along with egg dosa enjoy...:)