One of my Blogger friend Malar from Malar's cuisine  Passed this Kreativ Blogger Award to me. Thanks a lot for sharing With me.



                         

                             WISHING YOU ALL A VERY HAPPY  SANKRANTI

       என் இனிய தமிழர் திருநாள் மற்றும் பொங்கல் நல்வாழ்த்துக்கள்

Coconut Rice:





My Grandma will prepare all mixed rices(Kalavai sadam) during Kaanum Pongal(4th day of Pongal festival).But  i like to Eat only this rice in my childhood.Flavorful & Tasty one.I can remember in my college days my friend Hema will bring coconut rice along with Cauliflower kurma.We finish that full box with in a minute.It will goes well with pickle,pappad or Thuvaiyal.You can prepare this rice with Minimum ingredients available in ur kitchen. This is very good choice for lunch box. You can prepare this with in a minute if u have Shredded Coconut in hand.I added ginger,it will help for digestion.If u don't like u can avoid this.

 Ingredients: 

Cooked rice - 1 cup
Shredded coconut- 1/2 cup

For seasoning:

Channa dal- 1/2 tsp
Urad dal -1/2 tsp
Mustard-1/2 tsp
Groundnuts- 5 tsp
Green chilli-4
Ginger-1/2 tsp (finely chopped )
Curry leaves
Cashews - 3 tsp (optional)
Salt- To taste

Preparation method:

1. Heat the pan with 2 tsp of oil,add all seasoning ingredients.
2. Saute till it turns golden brown.
3. Now add required salt & mix well.
4. Add cooked rice,mix slowly.
5. Serve along with pappad or ur choice of any gravy.



I am sending this Recipe to EFM - Variety rice series  conducted by  SriLekha

I am really Happy to share this news with my Blogger friends. Indian Cooking Blogs selected my blog for
Blog of the week   section. I am so happy.Thanks a lot those who Nominated my blog for this section.

Award Time:

Rohini    share this Awards with me.Thanks a lot Rohini.









Anncoo from Anncoo's Hobby   Pass this award to me.Thank you so much Anncoo.



I  like pass to this award with some of my blogger friends



 Rohini  
Anncoo  
ASRA..ASHAON KA 
Sangeetha subhash 
Priya
Sailaja
Babli 
Raje 
Lavi
Menaga


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Rava Idli



Rava idli is a Popular breakfast in south india especially in Bangalore.I love rava idlies.But  i never tried before marriage at home.I used to Prepare MTR ready mix.After 3-4 trails i got this recipe.Now i make it quite regulary.This is an Instant one(no fermentation) can be prepare easily.You can make it healthier by adding Vegetables to your choice.I am using here Grated carrots & finely chopped coriander.Having 3-4 idlies u can feel ful.Best combo with this is Mint chutney or coconut chutney.




Ingredients:

Rava- 1 cup
Curd-1 1/2 cup
Salt-To taste
Soda-pinch
Grated carrot-1/4 cup
Chopped coriander-1/4 cup

For seasoning:

Urad dal-1/ tsp
Channa dal-1/2 tsp
Mustard-1/2 tsp
Redchilli-3
Curry leaves
Cashew-10

Preparation method:

1. Dry roast rava until it will become golden brown.
2. Heat 2 tsp of oil,add seasoning ingredients.fry well.
3. Add sal & soda in curd mix well,add roasted rava,carrot & coriander.
4. Add seasoning ingredients mix well.Kepp  it aside for 20-30 min.
5. If it is too thick add little water.
6. Pour the batter in greased Idly plate.
7. Allow it to cook for 15 min.
8. Remove from plate serve hot with mint or coconut chutney.





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Pudina chutney:




Ingredients:

Mint/Pudina- 1 bunch
Urad dal -4 tsp
Shredded coconut- 2 tsp
Tamarind - little
Red chilli-5
Salt-To taste

For seasoning:

Mustard- 1/2 tsp
Urad dal -1/2 tsp

Preparation method:

1. Heat 2 tsp of oil in pan,Add chilli ,saute & keep it aside.
2. Add urad dal & tamarind saute until it will become golden colour.
3. Now add mint leaves fry till the raw smell goes.
4. Add salt & coconut, grind the above ingredients into smooth paste.
5. After seasoning serve with Idly or Dosa.






I am sending this chutney to srivalli's Spicy Fiery Chutney event.I am re-posting some
chutneys





Ridge guard chutney





Ground nut chutney




Coconut chutney




Award Time :

Asha from Asra ashaon ka Showered me with awards.I am so excited. Thanks a lot for your encouragement and support Asha.I am so happy to receive these awards.













I want to share this Inspiration Award with my friend Lavi .


Priya from Priya's feast passed this award for participating her Diwali contest 2009.

Soya chunks Curry:

Soya chunks are rich in protein & low fat food.It's vegetarian meat.It blends in easily in all types of dishes & absorbs their flavour.It can be used as a substitute for paneer,Vegetables and Meat.
After Panner & baby corn i love this.It's helps in physical growth for children.Regular intake keeps you energetic & active.It provides essential Amino acids and light & easy to digest.
Here recipe

Ingredients:

Soya-20 nos
Onion-1
Tomato-1
Grated coconut-1/2 cup
Fried gram dal-4 tsp
Fennel seeds/sombu- 1 tsp
Red chilli-4
Green chilli-2
Gasgasa- 1 tsp
Ginger garlic paste- 1 tsp
Turmeric powder-1/4 tsp
Salt -To taste
Curry leaves
Coriander

Preparation method:

1. Add salt in hot water pour into soya chunks, wait for 15 min.
2. Squeeze them & add cold water,squeeze it again.
3. Grind Red chilli,Coconut,gasgasa,fennel seeds,fried gram into smooth paste.
4. Heat the pan,add onion,green chilli,curry leaves & ginger garlic paste.
5. Fry until the onion cooks,add turmeric & salt,saute well.
6. Add tomatoes, saute until it will become soft.
7. Now add grounded paste,fry for 2 min.
8. Add soya chunks,mix well.
9. Add required water,allow it to cook for another 10 min.
10. Serve hot with Poori or Roti.



Awards:

Babli From KHANA MASALA shared these lovely awards with me.











Sangeetha Subhash from Kothiyavunu shared this Kreativ blogger Award with me.



Thanks a lot for sharing these lovely Awards with me.Thanks for your encouragement .It's Motivate me to do it well.Thanks so much Sangeetha & Babli.

Tomato thokku is a very common gravy made out of Tomatoes and Onion.It is a delicious side dish.When tomatoes are abundant and cheap in the market,this is the First thing that comes into mind.It is an all purpose curry.It goes well with Roti,Idly,Dosa, Rice and Bread.Tangy,spicy tomato thokku is something that I love,after marriage i found that its my Husband's favorite too.. so Every week i prepare this one.



Ingredients:

Onion-4
Tomato-5
Chilli powder-1 tsp
Turmeric Powder-1/4 tsp
Salt-To taste
Mustard-1/2 tsp
Curry leaves-1 arc
Coriander leaves-little

Preparation method:

1. Heat the pan with 1/2 cup of oil.
2. Add Mustard & curry leaves,once it pop up add chopped onions.
3. Saute well,once it will become golden brown add turmeric,chilli powder and salt.
4. Saute well till the raw smell goes.
5. Now add chopped tomatoes,fry well until it will become soft.
6. Cover with lid cook till oil comes from curry.
7. Serve hot with Idly,Dosa,Rice or Roti.

P.S:
You can store this for a week in Refrigerator.





Awards:

Babli & Raje have Showered me With this Awards.I have to thank them for their encouragement by passing these Awards.Thanks for Thinking about me & Sharing the beautiful Awards with me.I am so Happy to Receive this award from you.

I am Happy to receive Giant bear hug from Babli.










Raje sent this Beautiful Presentation Award.Thank you Raje

I am Happy to receive a beautiful Award from my blogger friend Prasu.
I am very happy to receive this Award. Thank you so much Prasu for sharing this Award with me
I would like to share this Award with All my Blogger friends.It came with fun Meme.




Here is the meme part:

1. Where is your cell phone: Laptop table
2. Your hair: Black
3. Your mother: Sivakamasundari
4. Your father: Sambandam
5. Your favorite food: Southern Indian
6. Your dream last night: Forgot it
7. Your favorite drink: Badam milk
8. Your dream/goal: Secret
9. What room are you in: Bedroom
10. Your hobby: Reading books
11. Your fear: Water
12. Where do you want to be in 6 years: God only knows
13. Where were you last night: Home
14. Something you aren’t: Lassey
15. Muffins: Sometimes i will eat
16. Wish list item: Nothing
17. Where did you grow up: Chennai
18. Last thing you did: Feeding food for my son
19. What are you wearing: Night pant,T shirt
20. Your TV: Off
21. Your pets: No
22. Your friends: Many
23. Your life: Interesting
24. Your mood: Happy
25. Missing someone: My hubby
26. Vehicle: No
27. Something you’re not wearing: Sleeve less
28. Your favorite store: Foodworld
29. Your favorite color: Always blue
30. When was the last time you laughed: Today afternoon
31. Last time you cried: Sep 19 th
32. Your best friend: Freekybabes
33. One place that I go over and over: Chennai
34. One person who emails me regularly: My friend
35. Favorite place to eat: Saravana bhavan

Thank you Sangeetha from kothiyavunu , for Nominating Me for Kreative Award. I am so Happy to receive my second Award.It motivates me to do better.Once again Thank you so much Sangeetha.

I am really Happy to receive my First Award from my friend LAVI Home cook recipes




Thank you very much LAVI for giving me this Award.