KAPPA PUZHUNGIYATHU WITH MULAKU CHAMMANTHI | BOILED TAPIOCA WITH GREEN CHILLI DIP

Kappa puzhingiyathu with mulaku chammanthi


Boiled tapioca/yucca with spicy onion and green chilli chutney ,ready in less than 30 minutes.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 15 minutes
Serves: 4 people

Ingredients:
For kappa puzhungiyathu /boiled tapioca

1. Tapioca/yucca- 2 large
2. Salt-to taste
3. Water-as required

For Mulaku chammanthi / green chilli dip

1. Green chilies- 10 nos( or to taste)
2. Shallots /onion ,chopped-1/2 cup
3. Coconut oil-2 to 3 tbsp
4. Salt-to taste

Instructions:

To prepare kappa puzhungiyathu /boiled tapioca

Peel the tapioca and cut it into big pieces.Wash thoroughly until water runs clear.

In a large pan ,bring water to a boil,add tapioca and salt to taste.Cook for about 15 to 20 minutes or until it is tender.Drain and serve with the chutney.

To prepare Mulaku chammanthi / green chilli chutney/dip

Crush together green chilies and shallots using a food processor or mortar and pestle.

Transfer this to a bowl ,add coconut oil and salt to taste.Mix well until combined.Serve with boiled tapioca.

Notes:

• Adjust the quantity of green chilies according to your taste.
• For best result, use kanthari mulaku/bird's eye chilies for the chutney/dip

BADAM MILK RECIPE

Almond Milk Recipe


Saffron and cardamom flavored almond milk.
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook time: 5 minutes
Yield: 2 people

Ingredients:

1. Almonds- 1/2 cup(soaked in warm water for 20 min and peeled)
2. Milk-2.5 cups
3. Saffron-1 pinch
4. Cardamom powder-1/8 tsp
5. Sugar-1/4 cup( or to taste)

For almond powder mix

1. Almonds- 15 nos
2. Cashew nuts-10 nos
3. Pistachios-10 nos
4. Saffron-few strands
5. Cardamom powder-1/2 tsp
6. Turmeric powder-1 pinch(optional)

Instructions:

In a blender add soaked and peeled almonds and just enough water.Blend to form a smooth paste.Keep aside.

To prepare 'almond powder mix' ,combine all the ingredients listed under 'For almond powder mix' in a blender ,pulse to form a fine powder.Keep aside.

In a saucepan add milk and bring it to a boil.Cook for few more minutes or until it turns slightly thick,stirring well in between.Add the almond paste ,saffron,cardamom and sugar.Cook for 2 to 3 minutes,stirring continuously.

Add the almond mix powder according to your taste and mix well.I used about 1.5 tbsp.(remaining powder can be stored in an airtight container for later use)

This can be served hot or cold.

Notes:

• The leftover almond powder mix can be used to make a quick and  delicious drink,all you have to do is,just add 1 tbsp of it to a cup of cold/hot milk and add sugar to taste,mix well and serve immediately.
• For best results use freshly ground cardamom powder.

STOVE TOP PIZZA | NO OVEN PIZZA

Stove top pizza





Stove top pizza recipe with step by step pictures.
Prep Time: 30 to 40 minutes
Cook time: 10 to 12 minutes
Yield: 2 -6" or 1- 12" pizza

Ingredients:
For Pizza Base

1. All purpose flour- 1 3/4 cups
2. Active dry yeast-2 tsp
3. Salt-to taste
4. Sugar-1 tsp
5. Olive oil-2 tbsp
6. Warm water-about 1/2 cup( or as required)

For topping

1. Onion,diced- 1 small
2. Bell pepper,diced-1 small
3. Mushroom, sliced-few
4. Tomato,diced-1 small
5. Pizza sauce-1/2 cup( I used homemade pizza sauce)
6. Grated cheese-as required
7. Dried Oregano-1/4 tsp( or as required)
8. Olive oil-as required

Instructions:

To prepare the pizza base,combine all purpose flour,yeast,salt,sugar and olive oil.Mix well.Add just enough water to form a soft dough.Knead the dough for about 5 minutes or until it is soft.Cover with a kitchen towel .Allow it to rise,in a warm place,for about 25 to 30 minutes or until doubled in volume.

Punch down the dough and divide it into two equal parts.Transfer one half onto a floured surface and roll it into a circle.(Do not make it very thick.)

To prepare the topping,heat olive oil in a pan and add onion,saute for a minute.Add bell pepper,and mushroom,saute for about a minute.Finally add tomatoes and cook until it is just done.( this step is purely optional,you can also use the diced vegetables as it is ,without cooking).

Now to prepare the pizza ,heat a non stick pan and place the rolled dough on it ,cook for few minutes on a medium low flame.Cook until it is lightly browned on the bottom.(Check by gently lifting up a corner using a spatula.)

Flip it over and drizzle oil on the sides.Spread the pizza sauce on top.Sprinkle grated cheese and arrange the diced vegetables ,finally sprinkle dried oregano on top.Cover and cook over medium low heat for few minutes ( about 5 minutes)or until the cheese melts.

EASY PIZZA SAUCE RECIPE

Easy pizza sauce recipe



Quick and easy pizza sauce  using fresh tomatoes.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 10 to 15 minutes
Yield: 3/4 to 1 cup sauce

Ingredients:

1. Tomatoes,pureed- 4 medium sized
2. Garlic,crushed-1 tsp
3. Vinegar-1/2 tsp
4. Pepper powder-1/2 tsp
5. Sugar-1/2 tsp
6. Dried oregano-1/2 tsp
7. Olive oil-as required
8. Salt -to taste

Instructions:

Heat oil in a pan,add garlic and saute until raw smell leaves.

Add tomato puree,vinegar,pepper powder,sugar,dried oregano and salt to taste.Mix well ,cook over medium high heat until the mixture boils.

Reduce heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes or until it is thick and spreadable.

Allow it to cool completely and store in an airtight container.

7 EASY DIWALI SWEETS | EASY DIWALI SWEETS RECIPES

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Easy Diwali sweets- Click on the below pictures for the recipes

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Gulab jamum

Kaju Peda

Coconut Laddu

Shahi Tukda

Gur Papdi

Jowar Burfi

No cook double layer burfi

EASY VEGETABLE PULAV

Vegetable Pulav



Quick and easy vegetable pulav recipe.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 10 to 15 minutes
Yield: 2 to 3 people

Ingredients:

1. Cooked basmati rice- 4 cups
2. Cumin seeds-1/4 tsp
3. Cardamom-3 nos
4. Cloves-5 nos
5. Cinnamon-2" piece
6. Bay leaf-1 no
7. Ginger garlic paste-1.5 tsp
8. Green chilies,finely chopped- 1 no
9. Onion ,finely chopped- 1 small
10. Vegetables,finely chopped-1 to 1.5 cups(i used carrot and green beans)
11. Coriander leaves,chopped-2 to 3 tbsp
12. Ghee/butter/oil-as required
13. Salt-to taste

Instructions:

Heat oil in a pan,add cumin seeds,let it splutter.Add cardamom,cloves,cinnamon and bay leaf.Saute for few seconds.

Add ginger,garlic,green chilies and onion,Saute until it turns translucent.

Add chopped vegetables.Saute until it is done.Add salt to taste and mix well.

Add cooked rice and mix gently until combined.Cover and cook over low flame for a minute.

Switch off the stove.Add chopped coriander leaves.Keep covered for 10 minutes.

GUR PAPDI | EASY WHOLE WHEAT FLOUR AND JAGGERY FUDGE

Gur papdi

Recipe source: Sanjeevkapoorkhazana, you can find the original recipe here.

Ingredients

1. Ghee- 1 cup
2. Whole wheat flour- 2 cups
3. Powdered / grated jaggery- 1 cup
4. Sliced almonds and pistachios- 1/4 cup( and more for garnishing-optional)
5. Cardamom powder- 1/4 tsp
6. Nutmeg powder- 1 pinch

Directions

• Heat ghee in a heavy bottomed pan.Add whole wheat  flour and fry stirring continuously,until it turns golden.
• Allow this to cool slightly.When it is lukewarm,add grated jaggery and mix well until combined.
• Add  sliced almonds, pistachios( if using) ,cardamom and nutmeg powder and mix well.
• Transfer this to a greased tray .Press and level it using the back of a spoon.
• Add chopped nuts on top and press it using a spoon.
• Cut into squares.Allow it to cool completely before transferring on to a serving tray or an airtight container.