EVENT: FOODIEMONDAY/BLOGHOP THEME: #274 WINTER VEGGIES RECIPE: PEAS & POTATO PATTIS – SURTI STYLE What is Peas & Potato Pattis – Surti Style Peas & Potato Pattis – Surti style, is fresh peas stuffed in mashed potato and fried, much like a croquette. The only difference is that the potato covering is not usually coated…
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Continue ReadingEVENT: SHHH COOKING SECRETLY THEME: FRESH WINTER VEGGIES RECIPE: TANDOORI GOBI/ ROASTED TANDOORI CAULIFLOWER What is Tandoori Gobi? Generally the word Tandoori is used for non vegetarian preparations like tandoori chicken, tandoori mutton, tandoori fish, etc. However, to cater for the vegetarians its common to find tandoori paneer, tandoori mushroom, tandoori gobi, etc on a…
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Continue ReadingRecipe: Samo Tikki / Barnyard Millet Pattis Samo tikki / Barnyard Millet Pattis are gluten free, vegan, delicious and healthy too. A good way to get the family to enjoy the nutritional value of barnyard millet. Known as sama chawal, samo, moriyo, kuthiraivali. What Is Samo? Samo is what is known as barnyard millet in…
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Continue ReadingEVENT: FOODIEMONDAY/BLOGHOP THEME: #227 PARTY STARTERS What are Party Starters? Have you heard of the saying “First Impression is the Last Impression?” Well, no wonder the first course at any party or as they call them starters or appetizers are usually the best taste wise, presentation wise, appealing to the eyes and taste all at…
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Continue ReadingEVENT: FOODIEMONDAY/BLOGHOP THEME: #223 What are Ambode/Masala Vada? Ambode are masala vada made from chana dal with a few other ingredients added. Also known as Masala Vada or Dal Vada, Ambode is a famous street snack in Karnataka. Ambode is also served as a tea time snack with filter coffee in many homes. Besides chana…
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Continue ReadingRECIPE: MOONG PANIYARAM & RIDGE GOURD CHUTNEY Moong paniyaram is a version of the classical paniyaram. It makes a healthy, vegan breakfast or snack option. I have replaced the rice with green gram or moong. For added nutritional benefits I have added some sprouted green grams or moong. What is Paniyaram? Paniyaram, Paddu,…
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Continue ReadingRecipe: Beetroot Ammini Kozhukattai Beetroot Ammini Kozhukattai is a mildly spiced snack made using rice flour. Rice flour batter is cooked a bit, then rolled into small balls and steamed. The steamed rice balls or dumplings are then stir fried with a few spices, curry leaves and coconut. Also known as Kara Ammini Kozhukattai or…
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Continue ReadingEVENT: FOOD BLOGGERS RECIPE SWAP THEME: JANUARY 2019 SWAP RECIPE: INSTANT SEMOLINA IDLI/ RAVA IDLI Instant Semolina Idli/ Rava Idli is a soft, fluffy and moist steamed breakfast or snack option. Healthy, filling and nutritious, it is so easy to make semolina, rava or sooji idli. Add vegetables of your choice. Can also add a…
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Continue ReadingRecipe: Xtra Flaky Farsi Puri Xtra Flaky Farsi Puri is a more flakier version of the traditional farsi puri recipe. Layers are created to give it that flaky texture and it tastes so good. These Puris are normally enjoyed with some spicy masala tea. I remember my mum would often make this kind of farsi…
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Continue ReadingEVENT: SHHH COOKING SECRETLY THEME: CUISINE FROM CHHATTISGARH RECIPE: BAFAURI Bafauri is a healthy, steamed snack from the state of Chhattisgarh in India. This delicious snack is made from chana dal and simple spices. Usually it is enjoyed as a breakfast or evening snack with some chutney. Theme: For the month of January the Shhh…
