Pineapple Halwa / Candied Pineapple
- 09
- August
- 2012
Also Known as: Anasipazha Halwa, Candied Pineapple. There should be some sort of stricter rule for me to stay connected with the world! I live in the woods, in the deep country side, where there is no sign of civilization for several miles. The only way to prove my existence is by my personal effort! […]
Unniappam / Vazhaipazham Appam
- 23
- May
- 2012
Unniappam: On the other day, I was counting all my drawbacks…and ended up making a pretty big list:( Well, am not ashamed that I was never good with machines and numbers! So, its in the top most layer! But, its really funny when people assume that I must be good in cooking!! Ooops, maybe this […]
Whole Grapes Juice – North Arcot Special
- 02
- October
- 2011
Grape Juice: I understand that, there isn’t anything different in juicing the fruits. We all pretty much follow the same thumb rule around the globe. But yet, few places….reserve some special effects to their preparations. There is a chain of specialty juice shops around the North Arcot belt. Where they serve this unique ‘whole grapes […]
Mango Kulfi – Yummilious!
- 21
- August
- 2011
Mango Kulfi: Ingredients: Mango 1 large Cardamom 1-2 – powdered Sugar as per taste Evaporated milk 1 can Pistachios 2-4 crushed. Method: Peel, de seed and chop the flesh of mangoes. Now mix all the above mentioned ingredients and blend the same. Pour them into small flannels or pop-sickle molds. Freeze for 2-4 hours. Serve […]
Madhulai Rasam – Sweet and Light!
- 16
- June
- 2011
Pomegranate Rasam : Whenever I find sour fruits in the market, I instantly think of turning them into ‘rasam’. A simple touch of fruits makes this humble rasam, even more comforting! And there is absolutely no disputes at the dinner table…how about that! So, here you go…my take on ‘Madhulai Rasam’. Ingredients: Pomogranate fruit – […]
Grilled Trout:(Southern Cooking) You enjoy restaurant food…And you have tried re-creating it at home, what was the result? Yeah, I agree sometimes we flunk over simple ones! Honestly, many a times…I abstain from fixing ‘Restaurant Secret Recipes’ at home. Not that because it is still a secret or hard to fix kind! And come on, […]
Pearl Millet Pancake – India’s Own Pancake
- 06
- April
- 2011
Kambu Inipu Adai: Ingredients: Pearl millet powder 1 cupBanana 1Jaggery 3/4 cupCardamom powder 1 spoonMilk 1 tablespoonGhee/butter for smearingHoney to garnishPistachios nuts few to garnish. Method: Mix the first 5 ingredients together and make a smooth batter. Heat the skillet, add butter and pour about a tablespoon of batter. Cook both the sides. Once it […]
Blueberry Smoothie / Blueberry Milk Shake
- 07
- March
- 2011
Blueberries Chocolate Milk Shake: Ingredients: Banana 1 large Blueberries 1 cup 1 scoop ice cream Milk 2 cups. Method: Blend all the above mentioned ingredients together, serve chilled as a breakfast, perfect to kick start the day.
Spinach Smoothie / Healthy Greens and Fruits Juice
- 15
- February
- 2011
Spinach Smoothie: Ingredients: Baby Spinach – 1 bowl fullGreen apple 1Kiwi fruit 2Banana 1 largeYogurts 1/4 cupOrganic whole milk 2-3 cupBrown Sugar to taste Method: Blend all the ingredients together and filter the same. Serve chilled, very energetic to kick start the day.
Maadhulai Lassi: Ingredients: Organic Pomegranate 1Sugar to tasteCardamoms 3 – powderedFresh yogurts 4 cups – beatenWhole milk about 1 cup. Method: Mix sugar with curd, then add milk, cardamom and pomegranate to it. Serve chilled in tall glasses.
