Nei Urundai - Ghee Ladoo

Due to Diwali every blogger rushes to post the some sweet items.But according to me making sweets is a big task,i never tried it before except kesari.Usually my amma make number of varieties for diwali,thats y i never take a turn towards the kitchen except for eating those items.Now,the scene totally changed,i am in a situation that i myself prepare some items for diwali [toughest job].So i made a call to my amma n ask her,which sweet is soo easy to prepare.My amma suggest me to make my most favourite, nei urundai.My first attempt itself a successful one.Only little amount of  ghee only used to make this.In our home,my amma uses the whole green gram which is to b powdered in the mill.But i used moong dhal instead of green gram. Lets see the recipe to make the delicious nei urundai.Really its very delicious sweet.

                                                        
 INGREDIENTS;
                          Moong dhal   -- 1 cup [100 gms]
                          Sugar             -- 1 cup
                          Ghee              -- 2 to 3 tsp
                          Cardamom     -- 4 nos
                          Cashews         -- 5 nos
METHOD;
                In a pan roast the moong dhal slightly,the colour shouldn't change.
                Till the raw smell goes out roast it and cool.
                Put it the mixie,make it as very nice powder.Set aside
                Grind the sugar,cardamom n cashews together as a nice powder.
                Put the moong dhal powder n sugar powder together in a bowl.
                Mix well together.
                Heat the ghee,add the ghee little by little to the ground mix.
                Make the mix as small balls with the help of ghee.
                Add the ghee while in hot,few drops is enough to make a ball.
                If u add more ghee  u can't  make it as ladoos,so add the ghee
                little by little.
                Now, the delicious nei urundai is ready.
                ENJOY DIWALI WITH THIS SIMPLE DELICIOUS SWEET.
TIPS;
        Make the dhal n sugar as a fine powder.then only we can make it as ladoos.
        Usually it is soo soft,we must hold it tightly while making as balls.
        The ladoos can b easily collapsed,but no problem,again we can make it as
         ladoos with hot ghee.
I am sending this sweet to

                Gayathri's ''Only sweets and desserts'' which was started by pari.
                                                       and
                Sravs ''CC-FESTIVE FOOD''

       

                      

Oats kanchi with buttermilk

''OATS'' is absolutely healthy,everyone of us known this fact.But taking oats for breakfast is  a very difficult task  for the people like me.I just hate oats before i came to know this recipe,after this without oats my breakfast was not fulfilled.My hubby and me,even my inlaws loves this so much.Before the recipe,i must tell one thing that the taste of oats kanchi purely depend up on the buttermilk.My most favourite thing in uae is obviously the buttermilk pack 'Labanup'.Its having the excellent taste which makes me a mad craze over that.Now,come to our recipe,it is very easy to make this delicious kanchi.

                                                                   
INGREDIENTS;
                          Oats[quaker oats]    - 3 tsp
                          Water                      - 2 1/2 cups
                           Salt                         -- needed
                          Asofoetida              -- generous pinch
                          Cumin seeds           --  1/2 tsp.
                          Pepper powder       -- 1/4 tsp
                          Corriander leaves   -- a few
                          Curry leaves            - a few
                          Buttermilk                -- 200 ml.
                          Milk  [optional]        -- less than 1/4 cup                        
Method;
               Keep the water in a pan,heat it.
               [ u can add little amount of milk less than 1/4 cup]
               Put the oats,salt,cumin seeds,asofoetida,pepper.
               After the water start to boil,put ur flame in sim.
               Boil well until the oats gets dissolved.
               It takes 10 min,after the oats comes like a creamy milk,\
                 u can add the chopped curry and corriander leaves.
              Boil for 2 seconds,then turn off ur stove.
              After 2 to 3 min with hot oats  u can add buttermilk.
              Have the kanchi in hot.
              Its absolutely delicious,make a try and rply me.

Tips;
         If u soak the oats in water for 10 min., it is easily dissolved.
         U can add grated ginger with this.
         After the water starts to boil keep ur flame in sim till u finished.

                   HOPE U ENJOY THIS,HAV A HEALTHY BREAKFAST.
           
                                  
                         
                             

Pudalangai kootu / Snakegourd kootu

Snakegourd kootu is my all time favourite.My amma makes this kootu plainly, it is so tasty.But i prepare this kootu with moong dhal,it seems to be more tasty than our plain kootu.Lets here the recipe.

                                                             
INGREDIENTS;
                         Snake gourd      -- 500 gms.
                         Onion [big]        -- 1
                         Moong  dhal       -- 2 1/2 tsp
                         Asofoetida        -- a generous pinch
                         Mustard seeds   -- 1/4 tsp
                         Urad dhal           -- 1/2 tsp
                         Dry red chilly      -- 2 nos
                         Oil                     -- 2 to 3 tsp
                         Salt                    -- as needed
                         Turmeric powder -- a pinch.  
METHOD;
                 Wash the moong dhal and pressure cook.
                 Wash the snake gourd and make thin slices.
                  In a pan heat 2 tsp oil,fry the asofoetida.
                  Add mustard and urad dhal,chilly with it.
                  Allow it to splutter.Put ur flame in sim.
                  Add the chopped onion,saute well.
                  Add snakegourd and salt,saute well in the oil.
                 Smash the moong dhal like paste and add with
                   the snakegourd after it b'coms soft and tender.
                Add little bit turmeric powder,mix well.
                After 2 min turn off the stove.
         Now snakegourd kootu is ready.Enjoy with ur favourite kuzhamboos.
TIPS;
        Dont add water,it reduces the taste.
        U can add grated coconut with it at the end.
     

         
                

Ladies Finger-[ okra] Fry

Every vegetable has its own specialities, like wise Ladies finger is also having a list of benefits.But most of the kids never like this bcos of its sticky nature.Thats y i choose this method to giv this vegetable to my loving one.I always like this  ladies finger fry bcos it is very easy n simple to make but it sounds so tasty.For kids its the best method to give ladies finger bcos it won't be spicy. .Make a try and rply me.

INGREDIENTS;
                          Ladies finger          --- 1/4 kg
                          Onion [big size]       -- 1
                          Dry red chilly           -- 1or 2
                          Mustard seeds         -- 1/4 tsp
                          Urad dhal                --1/2 tsp
                          Oil                          -- 2 to 3 tsp
                          Salt                          -- as needed 
METHOD;
                 Wash the ladies finger,drain the water completly,dry it with a tissue paper.
                  Finely chopped the onion.
                  In a kadai pour 1 tsp oil,heat it, add mustard and urad dhal.
                  Let it splutter,then add spilted chillies and chopped onion,saute well.
                  Add the salt.   
                  Then add finely sliced ladies finger,saute well.
                  Put the flame in sim,after it comes to non-sticky condition
                   u can add 1 or 2 tsp oil.saute well till the ladies finger become dry
                   and shrunk,it comes out with nice flavour.
                  Then turn off the stove.
                NOW LADIES FINGER FRY IS READY.
TIPS;
         U can add the grated coconut at the end.
         Its the great combo for sambar or puli kuzhambu with rice.
                            
     

Urundai kuzhambu

''Urundai kuzhambu'' is our family's all time favourite.Every one in our family had a great love towards this,thats y my Amma makes this often in our home till now.Now, i learned this from my amma and i too make this kuzhambu quite well.Lets see how to prepare this delicious kuzhambu.

                                                                       

INGREDIENTS;

                     FOR MAKING URUNDAI;

                                          

                           Thoor dhal             -- 1 cup

                           Bengal gram           -- 1/4 cup

                           Shallot onion          -- 8 to 10 nos.

                           Dry red chilly        --  4 nos

                           Fennel seeds         -- 1/2 tsp

                           Coconut shreded   -- 3 tsp

                           Garlic cloves          -- 4 nos

                           Curry leaves           -- 2 twigs

                           Corriander leaves   -- a few

                           Salt                        -- as needed

                           Turmeric powder    -- 1/4 tsp.

                     FOR MAKING KUZHAMBU;

                             Tamarind         -- a large lemon size amount

                             Chilly powder      -- 1 tsp

                             Corriander powder  -- 2 tsp

                             Turmeric powder     -- 1/4 tsp

                             Cinnamon stick      --  1 inch

                             Cloves                   -- 3 nos

                             Coconut shreded    -- 3/4 cup

                             Fennel seeds           -- 1/2 tsp

                             Shallots                   -- 6 nos

METHOD FOR MAKING URUNDAI;

                       Soak the thoor dhal and bengal gram in water for 3 hours.

                       Drain the water completly.

                       In a mixie jar put the dhal and bengal gram together.

                       Add the red chilly,fennel seeds and salt with that.

                       Grind it without water for 1 to 2 min.

                       The dhal should not be grind fully,just few whips is enough.

                       Take it away from the jar,add curry leaves,shreded coconut

                        chopped shallot onions,turmeric powder,chopped corriander 

                         leaves with that mix well.Make it as a medium size balls.

                      Boil it in idly pan. when u touch the ball it won't stick.

                      That's all, urundai is ready.

FOR MAKING KUZHAMBU; 

                      Soak the tamarind in water and extract the juice.

                      Add turmeric powder chilly powder,corriander powder,

                      and salt with that.Set aside.                                                                                        

                     In a spoon of oil saute the shallot onion,cloves fennel seeds and coconut

.                    Saute well.

                      Grind it as smooth paste.

                     Keep a pan, pour the oil,heat it, put cinnamon stick and cloves.

                     Allow it to spluter,the add the tamarind extract with powders.

                     Add the ground paste mix well.allow it boil for 7 min.

                     Then add the urundai one by one, allow it to boil for 5 min.

                      Boil the kuzhambu till it becomes slightly thick.

                      Eat with rice.For thisVadam is the best side dish.

             

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My craft work & awards

I am always having a great passion in craft works.I would like to make crafts on my own and present to my loved ones on special occassions rather than buying a gift from shops.Now a days i often make small crafts which makes makes my kid  soo happy.Whatever i made my child felt too happy bcos her mother knows something extradinary and she felt proud about that.Her happiness gives me more energy and encouragement.And this craft is also one among the list,i got this idea from swapna's ''my world of stitching''.

She made a paper chirstmas tree in one of  her post.After seeing that i went back to my college days where we made this paper hut.I made it out of calender sheets[daily sheet, a complete pack] with similar foldings of swapna.After i made this, i gave to my child.Her eyes become widening and too bright,her face is filled with extreme happiness and she hugged me.All credit goes to swapna, i fully dedicate this to her.

My child was crushed the hut before i click it with paint.She wants to paint on that with her water colour, i encourage her and i lastly adjust that.
                                                                   MY AWARDS
I was soo happy, surprised and honoured by my awards which my loving friends presented to me.I never think of receiving awards bcos i m a new blogger,but my friends moved me with their kindness.I whole heartedly thank Kalyani [kalyani platter] and Jay [tasty appetite].THANKS A LOTTT MY DEARS.
I was honoured by ur awards.I received this triple award from kalyani,

          

And my friend jay passing me the following awards to me,thank u jay.

Thank a lot my dear friends,your awads gives me more energy and encouragement.I would like to share such a wonderful awards to my loving friends,
                                                        1. Bharathy [spicy chilly]
                                                        2. Revathi [kaarasaram]
                                                        3. Divya [divya's recipe]
                                                        4. Sarah [ spoonful of delight]
                                                        5.Vardhini [vardhinis kitchen]
                                                        6. kitchen flavors bon appetit
                     CHHHHHHHHHHEEEEEEEEEEEEEEERRRRRRRRRRRRSSSSSSSS
                                                                              

                                                                    

Idly kurma

After a short break once again i engaged myself in blogging and very curious to meet my blog friends.Last month i was too busy bcos my loving kid put her first step into the school,that y i was happy,tensed,sad and busy.It is the great experience for each and every mother,i too enjoyed that.Now,i felt little bit relaxed that my child settled herself quite well in her school.Lets back to our recipe,idly kurma is the delicious combo for idly.My amma made this kurma on deepavali,throughout the day we cherishes with this special kurma.Comparing to other days this kurma will have a special taste especially on deepavali.Hope u too love this.
                                                           

INGREDIENTS;
                         Coconut grated     --- 1/2 cup
                         Shallots                  -- 8 nos
                         Green chilly             -- 5 nos [according to ur spicy ]
                         Fennel seeds          -- 1 tsp
                         Channa dhal           -- 1/4 cup
                         Garlic cloves          -- 7 nos
                         Cinnamon               --  1 inch
                          cloves                   -- 4 nos
                         Tomato medium size -- 4 nos
                         Onion big                    -- 1
                          Curry leaves              -- a few
                          Oil                            -- as needed
                          Salt                           -- as needed
                          Water                      -- 2 to 3 cups.
METHOD;
               In a pan pour 2 tsp oil,heat it,then add 2cloves and 1/2 inch cinnomon
               stick.
               After splutter,add shallots,garlic,fennel seeds,chilly,channa dhal  saute
               well.
               Then add coconut, saute well.Let it cool.
               Put into the mixie jar and make it as a nice paste.
               Cut the tomato and the onion into small pieces.
               Keep a pan, pour oil,add cinnomon and cloves and curry leaves.
               Then add onion saute it,add tomato saute well.
               Add the water,allow it to boil then add the ground paste.
               Allow to boil well,when the nice flavour comes out of it
               u can turn off ur stove,in accoring to ur consistency.
                  NOW THE DELICIOUS KURMA IS READY.
               Serve it with hot idlis.
TIPS;
         U may raise or reduce the quantity of ingredients according to ur taste.