Tea time snack :

Almond Jellies - An old time favorite..

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Ok... this is something I always wanted to try.. I always wanted to order in chinese restaurants but my family will stare and glare at me.. they dont like such things.. for one, it is made of milk and milk and my family are not exactly "pally[...]

Green Moong Sundal/Pachai Payaru Sundal

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Ingredients: Whole green Moong Dal/Pachai Payaru-1cup Onion-1/2 medium chopped Red chilly-2 Mustard-1teaspoon Channa dal-1teaspoon Urad dal-1/2 teaspoon Turmeric powder/Salt-as required Oil-1teaspoon Cilantro-few Coconut-2teaspoon[...]

Kinnathappam

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Kinnathappam, which can be translated to english as ?kinnam? which means ?plate? and ?appam? means ?cake?. Since this snack is made in  a plate it is called ?cake in a plate?. Kinnathappam, I am still uncertain about it?s authenticity, since I[...]

EGGLESS UNNAKAYA

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EGGLESS UNNAKAYA This is one of the delicacies of the Malabaris in Kerala, usually prepared for newly weds, guests and during the holy month of Ramadan. It is made with semi-ripe plantains. The authentic recipe includes egg as one of the[...]

Kerala Chicken Cutlets

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I started making cutlets in the early days of experimental cooking after marriage. I  had lots of  fun in shaping and frying them well.Alternatively, cookie cutters can be used to make cutlets of desired shape.  But getting the texture[...]

Til Chikki / Sesame Bars

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I love Indian festivals not just for the traditional, fun moments we have with family and friends, but for the great food each festival has to offer. As kids, we looked forward to those moments of feasting at home. A wide spread platter of food[...]

Chana dal-Chicken Tikki

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I recently had to do some research on USDA website for one of my client and came across this report . The report estimates the food waste by Americans in general. However, this is an old statistic but the numbers/estimates are mind[...]

Iftar Party - Dahi Bade PART 1

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As most of you are aware of the fact that this is the month of Ramadan ? the month of Quran; as well as the month of delicious foods, family & friends gathering, and also a month of blessings and lots of prayers. Last weekend I held an iftar[...]

Dal Tikki from leftover Chana-dal Dhudhi

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Some of you might remember the Chana-dal Dhudhi (Lauki or bottle gourd) recipe that I had posted early this year... click here Well this is a regular dish made in our household... and at times we end up having a left over so the next day I do[...]

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INGREDIENTS: Besan flour Onion Mint leaves Green chilli Salt Cumin powder Oil for frying PREPARATION: In a heated skillet Pour the oil. Mix the Gram flour,salt cumin powder, diced onion,chilli in a separate bowl. make it like a paste.[...]