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    Vadapappu ( వడపప్పు )

    Vadapappu ( వడపప్పు )

    April 12, 2011

    శ్రీ రామ నవమి శుభాకాంక్షలు
    Happy Shree Rama Navami

     

    Recipe :
    Wash and soak the moong dal for 30 minutes and drain.
    Offer to god and serve 🙂

    Pakam or Bellam Garelu ~ Jaggery Flavored Vadas

    April 8, 2011


    Ingredients :Urad Dal : 1 cup
    Powdered Jaggery : 1 cup
    Cardamom Powder : ½ tsp
    Oil

    Method :Soak the urad dal for 4 hours. Drain and grind the urad dal into a smooth paste with little water and set aside. Heat little water in a vessel, add the jaggery and cardamom powder to it. Allow the jaggery to melt and cook until the syrup is sticky. Switch off the flame and set aside. Heat oil for deep frying. Apply little oil or water on palm and take lemon size ball of urad batter and flatten them a little. Deep fry them in hot oil till crisp and golden color. Remove from the oil and put them into jaggery syrup. Soak the vadas in syrup for 5 minutes. Take them out of the syrup and serve.

    • You can also check other Sweet recipes here
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    Other Names : Bellam Garelu, Pakam Vadalu, Paakam Garelu

    Ugadi Pachadi

    April 4, 2011

    శ్రీ ఖర నామ సంవత్సర ఉగాది శుభాకాంక్షలు
    ~ Happy Ugadi ~

    Ingredients :Chopped Raw Mango : ½ cup (finely chopped along with peel)
    Neem Flowers : ½ cup
    Powdered Jaggery :¼ cup
    Tamarind Pulp : 2 to 3 tbsp
    Red Chilli Powder to taste
    Salt to taste


    Method :Mix all the above ingredients and very little water in a bowl and mix very well. You can also add the fresh coconut pieces, sugarcane pieces along with the ingredients. Offer to god and serve it.

    Vermicelli Dosa Recipe- How to Make Semiya Dosa - Instant South Indian Dosa Recipes

    April 3, 2011

    Semiya Dosa Recipe - A South Indian No Grind Dosa Recipe made with vermicelli, yogurt, semolina and rice flour.

    how to make semiya dosa recipe, easy vermicelli dosa recipe

    How to Make Easy Semiya Dosa Recipe - This is one of the easy and no grind dosa recipes with very few available ingredients. This recipe requires 5 mins for preparation and 1 hour for soaking. This can be served as a breakfast or dinner with any South Indian Chutney like Hotel Style Coconut Chutney, Tomato Coconut Chutney, Carrot Chutney or Curry Leaves Coconut Chutney.

    If you are looking for more Easy South Indian Breakfast Recipes then do check Bread Upma, Thayir Aval, Semiya Pulihora, Kanchipuram Upma Recipe, Lemon Sevai and Biyyam Rava Upma.

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    Vermicelli Dosa / Semiya Dosa Recipe

    An Instant South Indian dosa recipe with vermicelli. An easy, delicious and no grind dosa for breakfast or dinner.
    Prep Time5 minutes mins
    Cook Time15 minutes mins
    Total Time20 minutes mins
    Course: Breakfast, Dinner
    Cuisine: Indian, South Indian
    Servings: 2
    Author: Hari Chandana Ponnaluri

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup Vermicelli / Semiya
    • ½ cup Semolina / Sooji
    • ½ cup Rice Flour
    • ½ cup Fresh / Sour Yogurt
    • 1 teaspoon Cumin Seeds
    • Salt to taste
    • Oil as needed

    Instructions

    • In a mixing bowl, add the vermicelli, rice flour, semolina, yogurt, cumin seeds and salt. 
    • Add 2 cups of water little by little and mix everything well. Soak this mixture for one hour.
    • After one hour, add little more water to the batter to get the dosa batter consistency if needed.
    • Pour a ladle of batter on a hot pan / tawa and spread gently to make thin dosa. Drizzle some oil around the edges and roast until golden color.
    • Flip the dosa and roast for a minute. 
    • Remove from the pan and serve hot with chutney or podi.

    Notes

    You can fresh or sour curd to make this recipe.
    You can also add some chopped onions, ginger and chillies on top of the dosa to improve the taste and flavor.
    Serve this dosa hot with your favorite chutney, podi or sambar.

    How to Make Semiya Dosa Recipe Video:

    YouTube video

    How to Make Vermicelli Dosa Recipe with Step by Step Photos:

    •  In a mixing bowl, add the vermicelli, rice flour, semolina, yogurt, cumin seeds and salt.
    • Add 2 cups of water little by little and mix everything well. Soak this mixture for one hour.

    • After one hour, add little more water to the batter to get the dosa batter consistency if needed.

    • Pour a ladle of batter on a hot pan / tawa and spread gently to make thin dosa. Drizzle some oil around the edges and roast until golden color.

    • Flip the dosa and roast for a minute.
    • Remove the dosa from pan and serve hot with chutney or podi.

    Recipe updated with new photos and video on 24th Nov 2017

    Pesara Pulihora

    April 1, 2011

    Ingredients :Cooked Rice : 2 cups
    Moong Dal : 1 tbsp
    Lemon : 1
    Mustard Seeds : 1 tsp
    Chana Dal : 1 tsp
    Urad Dal : 1 tsp
    Cashews : 8 to 10
    Dried Red Chillies : 3
    Green Chillies : 2 to 4
    Curry Leaves : 1 stem
    Turmeric Powder : ¼ tsp
    A pinch of hing
    Salt to taste
    Oil : 1 tbsp

    Method :

    Heat a few drops of oil in a pan. Add and roast the moong dal until light golden color. Turn off the heat and allow it cool. Grind the roasted moong dal into a coarse powder and set aside. Heat a table spoon of oil in a wok. Add the mustard seeds, chana dal, urad dal and let them splutter. When the seeds stop popping, add the green chillies, red chillies, cashews, curry leaves and hing and fry for few seconds. Now add the rice, turmeric powder, salt and moong dal powder and mix well. Switch off the flame and add the lemon juice to it. Mix well and serve.

    • You can also check other Pulihora recipes here
    • Check out other recipes of Moong Dal here
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    Other Names : Pesarapappu Pulihora, Pesara Nimma Pulihora

    Vermicelli and Dry Coconut Burfi Recipe ~ Easy Burfi Recipes

    March 31, 2011

    ~ Semiya and Kobbari Burfi ~
    Ingredients :

    Vermicelli : 1 cup
    Sugar : 1 cup
    Dry Coconut Powder : ½ cup
    Ghee : ½ cup
    Cardamom Powder : ½ teaspoon (Optional)
    A pinch of food color ( Optional )

    Method :

    Heat a teaspoon of ghee in a wok. Add and fry the vermicelli till golden color. Turn off the flame and allow it to cool. Grind the roasted vermicelli into a fine powder and set aside. Mix the sugar and little water and make a single thread sugar syrup. Now add the vermicelli powder, dry coconut powder, cardamom powder, food color and little ghee and mix very well. Stir continuously and keep on adding the ghee little by little. Cook until the ghee and mixture starts to leave the sides of wok. Turn off the flame and pour onto a greased plate and flatten immediately. Allow it to little cool and cut into pieces. Store in an airtight container and serve.

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    Munakkaya Tomato Koora ~ Drumsticks and Tomato Curry

    March 28, 2011

    Ingredients :Drumsticks : 3
    Ripe Tomatoes : 3 (approx. 1 ½ cups)
    Onion : 1 big sized
    Mustard Seeds : ½ tsp
    Chana Dal : ½ tsp
    Urad Dal : ½ tsp
    Curry Leaves : 1 stem
    Red Chilli Powder : 1 tsp
    Sugar : ½ tsp
    Salt to taste
    A big pinch of turmeric powder
    Oil : 2 tsp


    Method :

    Wash and chop the drumsticks into small pieces and cook until tender but not mushy. Chop the tomatoes and onion into small pieces and set aside. Heat oil in a wok and add the mustard seeds,chana dal and urad dal and let them splutter. Then add the curry leaves and chopped onions . Fry the onions till they are translucent. Now add the chopped tomatoes, sugar, salt, turmeric powder, red chilli powder and little water it and cook for few minutes. Then add the drumsticks and cook for another 5 minutes. Turn off the flame and serve with hot steamed rice or roti.

    • You can also check other curry recipes here
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    Aloo Pindi Miriyam Recipe - Traditional Andhra Potato Stew with Pepper {Video}

    March 27, 2011

    Potato Pindi Miriyam Recipe - Classic and delicious Andhra side dish made with lentils, potatoes, spices and coconut. A great side dish for rice.

    What is Aloo Pindi Miriyam?

    Pindi Miriyam is a delicious Andhra style lentil based gravy made with potatoes and freshly ground spices and coconut. It is a classic and less known dish from Andhra Pradesh. It is a well balanced and healthy side dish for rice.

    Is this Vegan?

    Yes, it is a vegan-friendly recipe.

    How to substitute toor dal?

    You can use same amount of red lentils in the place of toor dal.

    What vegetables can you add to Pindi Miriyam?

    I have used chopped boiled potatoes in this pindi miriram or pepper stew recipe. You can substitute them with ash gourd, snake gourd and plantains.

    What do you serve with Andhra Pindi Miriyam?

    This curry or stew tastes great with plain rice or basmati. If you are not vegan you can top it with a dollop of ghee.

    Step by step preparation:

    • Rinse ⅓rd cup of toor dal with plenty of water and pressure cook them with ¾th cup of water for 3 whistles.
    • Mash the cooked dal and keep it aside.
    • To prepare the masala paste, heat 2 teaspoon of oil in a pan and add coriander seeds, chana dal, pepper and rice.
    • Keep stirring and roast until they are a golden brown color.
    • Add the dried red chillies to the pan and saute for another minute.
    • Remove from the flame and let them cool completely.
    • Transfer the roasted spices to the blender or moxie jar.
    • Grind it to a powder along with tamarind.
    • Add coconut and a little water to the ground powder and blend again to get a nice and smooth masala paste.
    • Keep it aside.
    • In a vessel or pan, combine the mashed lentils, ground masala paste, boiled potatoes and turmeric powder.
    • Add water and required salt to it and mix until everything is combined.
    • Let it boil on a medium flame for 10-15 minutes.
    • Add more water if you want to adjust the consistency.
    • Once it is done, remove it from the heat.
    • Heat oil in a small pan for seasoning.
    • Add mustard seeds and cumin seeds. Let them splutter.
    • Add curry leaves, red chillies and hing and give it a stir.
    • Pour it over the prepared stew and mix well.

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    • Gutti Dondakaya Ulli Karam
    • Senagala Pulusu
    • Dondakaya Kobbari Karam
    • Ponnaganti Majjiga Pulusu
    • Moong Dal Radish Sambar

    How to make potato pindi miriyam recipe video below:

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    Potato Pindi Miriyam Recipe

    Aloo Pindi Miriyam Recipe - A Classic Andhra lentil-based side dish made with potatoes, spices and coconut.
    Prep Time10 minutes mins
    Cook Time20 minutes mins
    Total Time30 minutes mins
    Course: Main Course, Side Dish
    Cuisine: Andhra, South Indian
    Keyword: andhra recipes, Indian potato recipes, Traditional
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 119kcal
    Author: Hari Chandana Ponnaluri

    Ingredients

    • ¾ cup Potatoes (boiled & chopped)
    • ⅓ cup Toor Dal
    • ¼ teaspoon Turmeric Powder
    • Salt to taste

    For Masala Paste

    • 2 teaspoon Coriander Seeds
    • 2 teaspoon Chana Dal (split chickpea lentils)
    • 1 teaspoon Black Peppercorns
    • 1.5 teaspoon Raw Rice
    • 3 Dry Red Chillies
    • 1 inch piece Tamarind
    • ¼ cup Fresh Coconut (or dry coconut)
    • 2 teaspoon Oil

    For Seasoning

    • ½ teaspoon Mustard Seeds
    • ½ teaspoon Cumin Seeds
    • 2 sprigs Curry Leaves
    • 1-2 Dry Red Chilles
    • A pinch of Hing
    • 2 teaspoon Oil

    Instructions

    • Pressure cook the rinsed toor dal for 3 whistles. Turn off the flame and wait until the pressure goes off.  Mash the cooked dal and keep it aside.
    • Wash, peel and cook potatoes using a pressure cooker or microwave.
    • Heat 2 teaspoon of oil in a pan and add the coriander seeds, chana dal, rice and pepper and fry them on a medium flame till they are golden brown. Add red chillies to it and saute them for another minute.
    • Remove from the pan and set aside to cool.
    • In a mixie, add the roasted ingredients, roasted and tamarind and grind into a powder. Add coconut and grind it again. Grind everything to a smooth paste using water. Keep it aside.
    • Combine the cooked potatoes, ground masala, mashed dal, 1.5 cups of water (adjust to desired consistency), salt and turmeric powder in a vessel.
    • Let it boil on a medium flame for 10 minutes. Turn off the flame.
    • Heat 2 teaspoon of oil in a pan for seasoning. Add the mustard seeds and cumin seeds and let them splutter. Add the hing, curry leaves and red chilli and stir for a few seconds. Pour this over the stew and combine well.
    • Serve hot with rice.

    Video

    Nutrition

    Calories: 119kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 13mg | Potassium: 44mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 38IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 1mg

    Vermicelli Cutlets

    March 26, 2011


    Ingredients :Vermicelli / Semiya : 200 gms
    Boiled Potatoes : 200 gms
    Rice Flour : ½ cup
    Grated Carrot : 50 gms
    Chopped Onion : 50 gms
    Garam Masala : 1 tsp
    Red Chilli Powder : 1 to 2 tsp
    Chopped Fresh Coriander : 1 bunch
    Salt to taste
    Oil for deep frying

    Method :Mash the boiled potatoes and set aside. Bring water to boil and add the vermicelli and a teaspoon of oil. Let it cook completely. Switch off the flame and drain the excess water. Combine the mashed potatoes, chopped onion, boiled vermicelli, chopped coriander, salt, red chilli powder, rice flour and grated carrot. Mix very well and shape into small shapes. Deep fry them in hot oil till golden color on both sides evenly. Remove and place them on a tissue paper. Serve hot with tomato ketchup and a cup of chai.

    • You can also check other snack recipes here
    • Variations : Check out other recipes of vermicelli here
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    Chikkudu Ginjala Masala ~ Indian Broad Bean Seeds Curry

    March 24, 2011

    Papdi Lilva Kurma ~ Chikkudu Vithanala Masala Koora
    Ingredients :Indian Broad bean Seeds : 2 cups
    Onions : 2
    Tomatoes : 2
    Peanuts : ½ cup
    Coriander Seeds : 1 tbsp
    Cloves : 2 or 3
    Cinnamon Stick : ½ inch piece
    Ginger : 1 inch piece
    Garlic Cloves : 1 or 2
    Cumin Seeds : ½ tsp
    Turmeric Powder : ¼ tsp
    Red Chilli Powder to taste
    Salt to taste
    Oil

    Method :

    Heat a teaspoon of in a skillet. Add and fry the peanuts, cloves, coriander seeds, quarter teaspoon of cumin seeds and cinnamon stick to golden brown color. Switch off the flame and allow it to cool. Bring 2 cups of water to boil. Add the broad bean seeds and salt and cook for 5 minutes. Turn off the heat and drain the excess water. Heat a teaspoon of oil in a pan. Add the chopped onions and fry the till onions are translucent. Let it cool completely. Grind the roasted spices, onions, chopped tomatoes, ginger and garlic into a smooth paste adding with little water. Heat a table spoon of oil in a wok. Add the cumin seeds and let them splutter. Now add the boiled broad bean seeds, ground masala, salt, red chilli powder and turmeric and mix well. Add a cup of water and cook for 10 minutes on low or medium flame. Then add the chopped coriander leaves and serve warm with roti or chapathi.

    You can also check other curry recipes here

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    Apple Custard

    March 23, 2011


    Ingredients :Apple : 1 medium sized
    Milk : 1 ½ cups
    Custard Powder (I used Vanilla Flavour) : 4 tsp
    Sugar : 4 to 5 tbsp

    Method :

    Bring a cup of milk to boil. Add the sugar and allow it to melt. Dissolve the custard powder in remaining cold milk and add it to the boiling milk. Stir it continuously on low flame and cook till the custard thickens. Switch off the flame and allow it to cool. Wash, peel and chop the apple into small pieces. Combine the custard and chopped apple and refrigerate for few hours. Serve cold.

    Easy Coconut Condensed Milk Laddu Recipe {Video}

    March 22, 2011

    Coconut Ladoo Recipe with Condensed Milk - An easy and delicious Indian dessert made with milkmaid or condensed milk and desiccated coconut.
    Condensed Milk Coconut Ladoo is a super quick and delicious Indian style sweet dish that can be made for any occasion or festivals such as Holi, Diwali or Raksha Bandhan. We can make many varieties of sweet recipes with condensed milk and this coconut ladoo recipe is the easier one among them all. We just need 3 ingredients to make this delicious milkmaid coconut ladoo.

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    • Bengali Chena Murki
    • Makkan Peda
    • Bread Kaja
    • Sweet Poha Chivda
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    • Tutti Frutti Kesan Burfi
    • Dates Coconut Rolls
    • Chocolate Peda

    Frequently Asked Questions about Milkmaid Coconut Ladoo Recipe:

    How long can I store these coconut laddus?

    They stay fresh for 4-5 days if you store in the refrigerator.

    Can I replace the desiccated coconut with fresh coconut?

    Yes, you can. But you will have to saute the coconut for 4-5 minutes to get rid of moisture.

    If you are looking for more laddu recipes then do check Condensed Milk Rava Laddu, Peanut Sesame Laddu, Sunnundalu, Khoya Besan Laddu, Cornflakes Laddu and Pori Urundai.

    Milkmaid Coconut Ladoo Recipe with Video below:

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    Coconut Ladoo with Condensed Milk

    An easy and delicious coconut ladoo with milkmaid or sweetened condensed milk. 
    Prep Time5 minutes mins
    Cook Time5 minutes mins
    Total Time10 minutes mins
    Course: Dessert, Snack
    Cuisine: Indian
    Keyword: Festival Food
    Servings: 8 Ladoos
    Calories: 131kcal
    Author: Hari Chandana Ponnaluri

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup Desiccated Coconut +¼ cup for rolling the laddus
    • ½ cup Sweetened Condensed Milk
    • ¼ teaspoon Cardamom Powder
    • Pistachios for garnishing (optional)
    • 1 teaspoon Ghee for greasing

    Instructions

    • Take a wide pan and add 1 cup of desiccated coconut, milkmaid or condensed milk and cardamom to it.
    • Combine well.
    • Keep stirring and cook over a low flame for about 4 - 5 minutes or until the mixture is thick.
    • Turn off the flame and transfer the laddu mixture to a plate. Let it cool.
    • Grease your hands with a little ghee and knead the mixture for a minute.
    • Divide and shape the mixture into 8 round balls. 
    • Take the remaining ¼ cup of desiccated coconut in a plate and roll the prepared laddus in coconut.
    • Store them in the refrigerator for 4 - 5 days.

    Video

    YouTube video

    Nutrition

    Calories: 131kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 6mg | Sodium: 28mg | Potassium: 128mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 50IU | Vitamin C: 0.7mg | Calcium: 57mg | Iron: 0.4mg

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