On this page the following entries were made in the “August, 2007” time-frame.
Archive for “August, 2007”
VARA LAKSHMI VRATAM
This was the first time I ever performed the pooja with out my mother in law in these seven years of my wedding. Every year we used to perform this pooja but it was supported by her .She would decorate the Goddess and I would cook and make ready the various items required for the […]
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ONION PAKORA
It was raining very heavily which reminded me of the good olden days when my mother used to prepare onion pakora . That very thought made me work towards it.
INGREDIENTS
Onions - 4 -5 medium sized
Besan - 6 - 8 tbsp
Green chillies - 3- 4 nos
salt - 1 tsp
Mirchi powder - 1 tsp
Turmeric - a […]
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GONGURA CHUTNEY
Gongura Chutney
INGREDIENTSGongura - separated leaves from steps equal to 500gmsRedchillies - a hand full big sizedMustard seeds - 11/2 tbspFenugreek seeds - 1 tbspUrad dal - 1 tbspChanadal - 1 tbspGarlic pods - 5 /6 nosOil - 4 tbsp
PREPARATION
Heat 1tbsp oil in apan and add mustard seeds , fenugreek seeds , urad dal , and […]
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AND AGAIN WE REMEMBER SWEET CHAPATHI’S ( BOBBATLU)
Ever since his childhood my son has been fond of these so called sweet chapathi’s or bobbatlu.His granny used to buy him those whenever he asked for as they were always available at Swagruha foods in hyderabad. Now this time when he asked me he wanted to eat I had no other option but to […]
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ZEERA RICE
ZEERA RICE
This is my sisi ’s favorite item . Eversince I started cooking as it is not that spicy and is tolerant without much mirchi in it. I am sure people who dont eat much of mirchi and spicy food are sure to love it ….Here it goes…..
INGREDIENTSShahjeera or black jeera - 4 tbspOnions - […]
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NATURE AND ME
I have been a nature lover since my childhood. Always deeply engrossed in the beautiful skies enjoying the sunrises and sunsets….. I can never forget the moon lit nights on our open terrace with my best friend humming the songs of old movies.. The small bed of chrysanthemums and few pots of roses which i […]
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MARRIAGE
It is very strange how God makes two people fall in a love and strengthens the bond through marriage . There are not many people who keep up their promises and continue their love . As my father says love happens between two hearts , two people , but marriage ends with two families […]
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TOMATO CHUTNEY
Tomato Chutney
Ingredients :
Plum Tomatoes - 15 nos
Coriander - 1/2 bunch
Turmeric - 1/2 tsp
Garlic - 4 pods
Urad dal - 1 tbsp
Chana dal -1 tbsp
Red chillies - 4 - 5 nos
Green chillies - 4 - 5 nos
Mustard seeds - 1/2 tbsp
Fenu greek seeds - 1/2 tbsp
Coriander seeds - 1 tbsp
Oil - […]
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SOUTH INDIAN SAMBAR
Sambar is a very important food item with out which the feast is not complete…..
Ingredients:
Toor Dal - 3 - 4 cupsBottle gourd - 1 cupTomato - 1Onion - 1Curry leaves - as per wishCoconut powder - 2 tbspSambar Powder - 3 tbspCoriander Powder - 1tbspOil - 1 tbspasfoetida - 1 tspTamarind paste - 2 tbspGarlic […]
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MASALA BAINGAN
Baingan / Brinjal / Vankai as we all know supposed to be a special vegetable which is used my most of the Indians . U rarely find some one doesnt like it either….
Baingan masala
Ingredients :Brinjal - 20 in number Chana dal - 3 tbspUrad dal - 3 tbspgingelly seeds - 3 tbspcoriander seeds - 4 […]
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