Friday, 30 October 2015

HEALTH TIP ----- OMAVALLI TULSI VETRILAI JUICE for KIDS COLD


Hello Friends...


Climate is becoming Chill & Rainy these days...

All of us suffer of Cold.Cough & it may lead you to Fever & other ailments too...

It is really irritating & tough to manage Kids with Cold..

These days, Doctors prescribe Higher Anti-Biotics,Which is not advisable to have it often,Even for a Simple Cold....

We In our family, Always start our treatment with Veettu Vaidhiyam ...

Very important among those is this Omavalli,Vetrilai,Tulsi Kashayam...

We can give it even for Infants..

 (Don't use the word,Kashayam,Use Juice insead...;-)...)

My daughter loves this Juice a lot...

Very easy & effective...



INGREDIENTS:


Tulsi-1/2 Cup

Omavalli/Karpooravalli-10

Vetrilai / Betel Leaves- 3



METHOD:


Wash all the leaves...

Take it in a Plain Kadai,Saute it in low flame...
 
When it starts becoming soft &  leaving juice,Say in 2 Mins,Off the stove..

The aroma will be too good..

Once,Little cooled down,Take those sauted leaves in your palms...

Place your other palm on it... Twist both your palms,Crushing the leaves in between..

Because of the heating process,The juice starts oozing out easily...



 








Collect it in a cup & give your Kids...

Repeat it Twice daily for atleast 3 or 4 days...

Its very effective & Safe also...

Elders can munch these leaves for Cold relief..

Stay Healthy...

Stay Happy


Tuesday, 27 October 2015

CHILLI CHEESE CORN TOAST


 Hello Friends..
 Deciding menu is tougher than Cooking for me & most of us...
Its always boring to repeat the menu.. Isn't it...???
Though We love South Indian Breakfast items- Idly,Dosa etc.. I try to vary my menu..
We regularly have Bread as Breakfast, atleast once in 10 days,
I try out different variety in Bread,,..
This time,I'm coming up with this Easy Chilli Cheese Corn Toast...




INGREDIENTS:
Bread-4 Slices
Corn-1 Cup
Mozerrello Cheese-2 Tbsp
Butter-2 Tsp
G.Chillies-4
Capsicum-1/2
Onion-1
Celery-2 Twigs
Mushrooms-2
Pepper powder-1 Tsp
Chat Masala-1 Tsp
Salt-To Taste


METHOD:






Its just as simple as ever, 
Take all the ingredients except Bread & butter...
Just give a mix...



 
Take the Bread Slices, Apply Butter on both sides,
Then Place 2 Tsp of this Mix...
Now you can Place it on Dosa Tawa or toast In your Oven,Till the Cheese melts...
I toasted it in my New OTG,in 150*C for 4-5 Mins...
Easy,Healthy,Tasty,Appetising Cheesy ,Corn,Chilli Toast is ready...
Serve it with Tomato Sauce...

 
 Its a good recipe either for Breakfast or even Evening Snacks for your Kids,
Who come back tired from school....
Try it out Guys..... :-)



Tuesday, 20 October 2015

CHILLY EGG - SCHEZWAN EGG FRY


Hello people...
Have you ever tried Fried Egg recipe..?????
Though I don't take Eggs, Both my Husband & Daughter are very fond of Eggs,So I try out different types of Omlettes & other Egg recipes,,..
Whenever We visit Hotel Hemala in our place-Karur,Both of them order Chilly Egg,Chinese Style...
I've been thinking of making it at home, for quiet a few months,But Didn't put my hands though...
But My Sweet FB Friend,Famous Blogger Jillu Anand of Jiya's Delicacy shared her version of Fried Eggs & I too followed her recipe & it came out awesome... 
Let me share it with you all here...


CHILLY EGG,CHINESE STYLE

INGREDIENTS:
Boiled Eggs-4
Maida- 2 Tbsp
Cornflour- 2 Tsp
Salt
Chilly paste
Ajinomoto-1 Pinch
Soya sauce-2 Tsp
Oil-To Fry


Oil-1 Tsp
Onion-1( Cubed)
Sugar-1 Tsp
Salt- To taste
Red Chilli paste-1/2 Tsp
Pepper-1 Tsp
Soya Sauce-1 Tsp
Spring Onions- To garnish








METHOD:
In a Bowl,Mix Maida, Cornflour, Salt, Chilli paste, Soya sauce, Ajinomoto ... 
Mix well adding few drops of Water...
Add the Boiled Eggs,Cut into 4 pieces-Quarters...
Let it marinate for an hour.

Deep fry it in enough Oil..

Again Take a Non Stick pan,
Add oil,Onions.. saute till pink,
Add Red Chilli paste,Pepper,Soya sauce.. Quickly saute all..
Sprinkle Salt & Sugar too...
Add the fried Eggs...
Dont mix too much,It may break... 
Garnish it with Spring Onions & serve Hotttt,.......
It goes well with Noodles,Fried rice etc or just as a starters or Snacks too...

RESTO SPICY CHILLY EGG
 

Saturday, 17 October 2015

MASALA PURI - North Indian Chat



Its nostalgic memories,I get when I think of North Indian Chats,
Those days When We used to visit Marina Beach during my school  Holidays ,These chats , Molagaa bajji & Chocobars were in our list...
Later,During My College days,we used to have these chats in Fountaiun Plaza,Small Shops & also in AJNABI,... My Goddd... Euphoric memories...... :-)
Now my daughter too loves this Masala puris,Not the one We get in our Hotels,These days with Channa kuruma...
Green Peas gives the taste... 
Try this makkale...




GREEN CHUTNEY: 
Coriander-1 Bunch
Mint-1/2 Bunch
G.Chillies-5
Salt
Lime juice-2 Tsp


Grind Coriander,Mint,G.Chillies,Salt together, adding little water..Add lime juice & Keep aside.



 SWEET CHUTNEY:


 

Jaggery- 1 Cup
Dates-10
Chilly Powder-2 Tsp
Salt- 1 Tsp



Grind Soaked Tamarind, Jaggery, Dates with Salt & Chilly powder...
Boil it & strain it.. 


MASALA:
 Ingredients:
Green Peas- 2 Cups
Onions-2
Tomatoes-2
Dhania powder-2 Tsp
Turmeric-1 Tsp
Salt-To taste
Oil
Coriander Leaves 


Puris
Jeera Powder
Chat Masala powder

Soak the Green Peas Overnight,
Next day Pressure cook it with Salt for 7-8 Whistle..

In a Kadai,. Take Oil,Add Jeera,Onions,Tomatoes...
Add the Boiled Green Peas, Smash it well..
Add Dhania powder,Salt,Turmeric...
Add Coriander leaves too..
 
Grate Carrots
Chop Onions & Tomatoes
Take Puris & Sev- Omapodi
I buy the Sev & Puris , As I dont have that much patience

In a Plate,Take 6 Puris,Break it,Put a ladle of Masala on it,
Add Green Chutney & Sweet chutney according to your taste,
Sprinkle Jeera Powder,Chat Masala too...
Garnish with Grated Carrots,Onions,Coriander leaves,Sev...

 

Tuesday, 13 October 2015

DRUMSTICK PORIYAL/VARUVAL






 Hi Guys...

Already I've put Murungai Poo poriyal,
But this time,It is Murungai Kaai Poriyal...
We normally Make  Sambar with Murungai,But this Poriyal version is more tastier..
Even Kids will love the taste...
Its very rich in Iron ,Vitamin-C,Dietary Fibre,Potassium,Magnesium,Manganese etc..
Why dont you give a try of this recipe..??
This Poriyal or Can call it as Varuval too,is My Mom's one of the signature dish,I can say...

INGREDIENTS:

Drumsticks-5
Onions-2
Tomatoes-2
Saunf-1 Tsp
Dhania powder-3 Tsp
Turmeric powder-1 Tsp
Chilly powder-2 Tsp
Salt
Oil
Curry leaves
Coriander leaves

To Grind
Saunf-1 Tsp
Small Onions-10
Garlic-5
Coconut-1/2 Cup

METHOD:
Cut the drumstick into Finger length
Boil it in a kadai with Water & Salt,Till done..
Keep aside. 
Grind Saunf+ Small onions+Garlic+Coconut in a mixie.. Keep aside..

Take oil in a Kadai,Add Saunf,Onions,Curry leaves.. Saute till pink...
Then Add Chopped Tomatoes,Fry well..
Add the boiled Drumstick..
Now add the Dhania powder,
Chilly Powder,Salt,Turmeric powder...
 Add some water.. 
Now Add the paste..
Turn it slowly,Taking care the Drumstick doesn't break...
Add curry leaves,Coriander & serve hot with Rice..