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Vegetable Chettinad with Coin Porotta!!Divya
Baked PooriSathyaSridhar
A borrowed Anda MasalaRuchikacooks
The 'No Cook' Event RoundupPJ
Spiced Hot ChocolatePJ
Steamed Spiced Multi-Lentil SquaresRedChillies
Pineapple ChutneyPJ
Our Favorite Meal (Vegetable Biryani, Potato Kurma, Raita & Curd Rice/Bagalabath)Nandini
Bake-a-Cake Event Round Up and the WinnerConfessions of a Bake-a-holic!
Indianised Pazzta with Sautéed VegetablesKanchan
Vegetable and pasta soupsowmya
Before we go to the recipe , I wanted to tell you all about the lovely weekend we had. We had been to the Singapore's Peranakan museum where they were exhibiting a special section on Ramayan. We got... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] ...
SoulPrincess: I made a cookbook last night:)SoulPrincess
Hi everyone:)Last night i made a "cookbook"..it is a compilation of all the recipies i have thats been ripped out from magazines/newspapers.I wanted them all in one place, therefor a "cookbook".Now i just cant´t wait to make it bigger BIGGER, and start cooking....It consists of everything from...
Eggless Pumpkin,Oats & Nutella MuffinsPriyasuresh
Nutella, a famous chocolate spread took an important place in our weekend breakfast and while the weekdays its kinda hard for us to enjoy this chocolate spread which everyone at home can finish the whole bottle within few hours..But somehow i manage to give them atleast some spoons just for weekends...
Mutton Kola Urundai ( மட்டன் கோலா உருண்டை )SathyaSridhar
Before marriage, My mom use to make Kola urundai often on sundays with Chicken Biriyani, Mutton kola urundai, chicken gravy. This recipe is our family favourite, My mom starts to cooking on sundays from the morning itself for lunch. While cooking kola urundai , my mom call me to check the salt. Afte...
Kothamalli podiPJ
This is an easy podi recipe that I came across in Rak's KitchenI used:Dry coriander seeds-1/2 a cupRed chillies-4Whole pepper-1 teaspoonCumin seeds-1 teaspoonGarlic -3 large podsSalt to taste1. Dry roast the coriander seeds,red chillies,cumin seeds,pepper2. Cool and powder these ingredients.3....
Dil Pasand Dinner RollSathyaSridhar
Nothing taste delicious like sweets, i remember of my schooling days used to eat often the coconut buns from the bakery. It's delicious and i like that yummy buns and stuffed with loads of grated coconut,sugar and tutti frutti. Atleast i eat 2 buns at the same time, its been long time i ta...
Dinner RollsSathyaSridhar
Ingredients:1.Active Yeast - 1 package2.Cake flour and Wheat flour - 3 cups ( 1.5 : 1.5)3.Warm milk - 1 cup4.Sugar - 1/2 cup ( i used brown sugar)5.Salt - 1 tsp6.Butter - 1 tbsp7.Canola or vegetable oil - 4 tbspPreparation:1.Dissolve the yeast in the warm milk with 1 tbsp of sugar. Keep it asi...
Links for 2010-03-10 [Digg]madhura
Cucumber Raita/Yogurt Salad Ingredients: * Cucumber: 2 (peeled, seeded, and chopped) * Tomato: 1 * Onion: 1 * Green chilly: 2 * Yogurt (chilled): 1 1/2cup * Coriander: to garnish ...
Mango-ginger pickleCham
This picture is sitting in my draft for more than two years, almost forgotten until I saw some fresh mango ginger in my grocery store. This pickle is excellent and store well in fridge for up to 3... This is the summary of my post. Visit my blog for the rest.. ...
CUCUMBER-BUTTERMILK MOCKTAILShubhada
CUCUMBER-BUTTERMILK MOCKTAIL: My mother in law generally prepares this drink and its very refreshing during these hot summers. just the mention of the word butermilk or cucumber is so refreshing and soothing. With soaring temperatures in Bangalore, drinks like this are a real delight and can be made...
My First Cake Decorated With FondantSuma
An excuse to bake a cake- that's what I keep looking for (like a lot of folks out here, I now realize:-). My cousin's sister-in-law's daughter was to celebrate her 6th birthday. My cousin wondered if I would bake a cake for her. Wonder?? 'You bet , you bet, I sure will bake , hey thanks for giving m...
Broccoli Koottu RecipeNags
TH and I both love Broccoli. I have no clue why its shown as the vegetable of nightmares in cartoons and comics and what not. Maybe because we didn't grow up on it. I also love the fact that it cooks super fast. Usually, I make a stir fry with mushrooms and broccoli, or add it to noodles or even p...
Two kinds of reflectionDeepa Mohan
One reflection:If there's some trait I particularly detest in a person, I can be fairly sure that it's a trait that can be found in me, too...Here's a photo of the mirror world of Creve Coeur Lake...the branches of the water world bend towards the branches of the air world. Do the bending branches ...
Budding blogger: PiperEC
Budding blogger series introduces new bloggers (those blogging for less than a year) every wednesday and promotes their blogs through Simple Indian... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] ...
A tomato question and a Giveawayindosungod
If bar stools are your thing, look no further, click on the link and you will be in bar stool heaven. I was contacted by CSN stores which comprises the above mentioned online store and 200 others... ...
Thandai-Spiced and Nutty MilkCurryLeaf
Thandai is a speciality drink made during Holi or the Spring Festival.It is made of milk,spices like cardamom,cinnamon,peppercorns,fennel,melon seeds and also mixed nuts like almonds,pistachios and cashews.There are several versions and even alcoholic ones as well.I found a delectable recipe at Sanj...
COMBO EVENT ROUND UP –Part IPari Vasisht
I feel elated making the round up of my first event, which I had announced to celebrate my 100th post. Thank you friends for making my first event successful and sending so many tasty and interesting combos. We have a large variety of combos to try from a large number of states of India and In...
ONION CHUTNEYshanthi krishnakumar
INGREDIENTS:Peeled small onions - 1 cupTamarind - 1/2 the lemon size (optional)Red chillies - 3Oil - 1 tsp.HingSalt - as per tasteMETHOD:Heat, oil, add red chillies, hing and peeled small onions. Add salt and saute well till it diffuses the raw smell. When cool, grind in a mixie alongwith tamarin...
Catanisella Lunga 28Latha
You say Whaat? I say Holy Macaroni!!! or is it Masala Macaroni Ingredients: Cantanisella Lunga - 1 cup (cooked and drained as per the instructions on the box)You can use any kind of macaroni or pastaFor the sauce:Onion - 1 medium thinly slicedGarlic - 2 clove...
Rogan Josh Recipeaqua
It all started when we had a friend over for dinner. Who is a big foodie. And who I, obviously, wanted to impress."Food smells good. So what's for dinner?""Rogan Josh", I say, with just that touch of airiness.For unlike things like mutton kadhai, rogan josh has that very nice sound to it. Just say i...