Thursday, April 10, 2014

Elai Vadam / Homemade rice papad | Vathal recipes (with a small video)

elai vadam

I usually watch all cooking programs in TV and my favourite is DD podhigai which shows program related to that season.Recently  they showed about vathal recipes which is usually made during this summer season.I too tried it ,its damn easy try it.


Wednesday, April 09, 2014

Double chocolate cookies | Eggless cookies



It had been many months hardly 5 months i haven't baked cookies yesterday i want to eat some choco cookies and decided to make it immediately.Its was chewy and yummy with a cup of tea.


Monday, April 07, 2014

Blue Berry Choco chips Ice Cream ( using blueberry crush) | With out Ice cream maker | Summer Special


At last i made it,yes since November 2013 i was wandering to make this ice cream and was searching for this fruit/crush.I couldn't get fresh fruit but got fruit crush and made this yummy ice cream.I added choco chips to it  for extra taste.Another reason for me to try blueberry ice cream is that i had some left over blue coloured whipped cream want to utilise it in it.Try and enjoy this summer.


Friday, April 04, 2014

Homemade Play Dough (Play-Doh) | How to make play dough( with video)


This is not a recipe its kids playing dough.Long back when i saw this on a site i said my son i will make for him as he like to play with it.But i couldn't make it immediately as it calls for cream of tartar for which i tried many months and at last got it on monday and made it for him that night.you can see his activities in the video.As he is in his holidays enjoying with it.If ur kids love to play with clay then try this.


Wednesday, April 02, 2014

Julekake - Norwegian Christmas Bread | Eggless Baking challenge


For the march month challenge for eggless baking group, priya of enveetu kitchen suggested to go for this Norwegian Christmas bread.The original recipe goes for candid citron but i replaced it with some tutti fruity and candid orange peel.


Tuesday, April 01, 2014

Varagu ( Kodo Millet ) Idli | Healthy Millet Breakfast Recipe

varagu/ kodo millet idli

I have started to experiment all millets variety and my recent one is the varagu/kodo millet ,check my recipe index for various millet recipes.Mostly i have made dosai with millets for a change i want to make idli with this one tried it and it was yummy can't see any difference from our regular rice idli.Try to include millets in your food.


Monday, March 31, 2014

Amchur Powder / Dried Mango Powder | How to make mango powder at Home | DIY

dried mango powder

Today's recipe is an easy one when mangoes are season do make this and keep.It's such a keeper  which can be used in all north Indian gravies.Adding this ingredient gives your curry a tangy taste.


Saturday, March 29, 2014

Custard Ice Cream Recipe ( Without Ice cream maker) | Summer Special


One day i said my son i will make ice cream for him as he is in his summer holiday .From that day he went keep on asking for it so two days before i decided to make for him.Its very easy sure kids will  love it and i an glad this happens to be my 400th post.


Friday, March 28, 2014

White Stew for Aapam ( Kerala Style)


white stew

As i have said earlier i love kerala foods very much may be due to reason I was brought by near that state and this white stew is one of their dish which goes well with aapam,idiyappam.Lets see how to make this easy stew.


Tuesday, March 25, 2014

Kai (Suthu) Murukku | How to make suthu murukku ( with a small video)

Kai (Suthu) Murukku | How to make suthu murukku ( with a small video)

For a long i want to try my hands on making this murukku i wander how fast people swirl for it.One day i made batter for it but i couldn't get the swirl correctly.Two weeks before again i tried i was almost ok.But i guess with experience we can make it perfectly.I got the recipe from here made slight change.


Monday, March 24, 2014

Foxtail Millet / Thinnai Ribbon Pakoda | Healthy Snack


After baking bread with the foxtail millet flour i want to do some snack items with it.As kids are at home i go with this deep fried ribbon pakoda snack.Try this healthy snack.


Saturday, March 22, 2014

Stuffed Brinjal / Egg plant | Bharli Vangi | Eggplant Recipe


My daughter  insisted  to buy more brinjal when went to buy veggies last time.On returning she took a brinjal stuffed dry powdered microwaved and eat it.She asked me to make this yummy stuffed brinjals.I made it for her and it was sooo tasty.


Friday, March 21, 2014

Banana Milk shake | Sharjah Milk Shake | Summer Recipe

sharjah milk shake

Sharjah Shake is nothing but banana milk shake found in kerala.As the temperature is raising its becoming difficult to be in kitchen to cook.Something quick and easy is my choice during these days ,this milk shake is one like that.If you have some over riped banana then try this for a change.