BITTERGOURD USILI

      I love to have Usili prepared with Cluster Beans. Already I have posted Beans usili. I had a thought of replacing Beans by Bitter gourd . 

MASALA DOSAI

Whenever I go to Restaurants my first choice will be Masala Dosai. 

SEMIYA BIRYANI

                     When you get bored of Semiya Payasam,Semiya Upma try this Semiya biryani. If you have roasted Semiya/ Vermicilli , skip the roasting part and proceed from the second step.

INGREDIENTS

SEMIYA	1 Cup
CARROT, BEANS,FROZEN PEAS	1 Cup
ONION	1
THIN COCONUT MILK	¾ Cup
CORIANDER LEAVES	Few
SALT	To Taste
OIL	1 Tbsp

TO GRIND

FENNEL SEEDS	1 Tsp
GREEN CHILLY	3
GINGER GARLIC PASTE	1 Tsp
CORIANDER LEAVES	Few

To Temper

BAY LEAF	1
CINNAMON	1 Inch piece
CLOVES	2
BAY LEAF	1
ELACHI	1
STAR ANISE	A Small Portion
OIL	2 – 3 Tbsp

STEP BY STEP PICTURES

Chop the carrots,Beans,slice the Onions. In a Kadai heat oil & roast the Semiya in a medium flame. (Roasting can also be done with Ghee also)

In a mixie jar grind the items given under " To Grind " table.

You can also grind the spices which are used as a whole while tempering.

In  a Pressure cooker heat oil add the items given under "To Temper" table.

Add the Onions & fry till it turns pink.Now add the Vegetables and fry in medium flame for 3 mins. 

Add the grounded paste & allow it to boil. Add Salt.

After the water is evaporated add coconut milk. When it starts to boil add the roasted Semiya/Vermicilli.

Keep the flame in medium and allow the Semiya/Vermicilli to absorb all the Coconut milk. Stir gently.

Keep covered for 3 - 4 mins. 

Do not stir frequently because it will make the biryani mushy. 

Enjoy with Pickle.

Raita can also be served.

You can use any vegetables of your choice.

Do you want a bite?.

If you want to make it rich ,Ghee can be used for tempering.

NOTES

You can use fried cashewnuts as toppings.

ALOO SUBZI

              I love to have potato in any form . This recipe has no Onion & no Garlic.

EGG THOKKU

         My first recipe made out of Egg. It is  a perfect side dish for Pulao,Chapati. The spicy masala in this dish will sizzle your taste buds.

GREEN GRAM SPROUTS SANDWICH

      Would you like to have a quick & healthy breakfast in a busy morning? Then try this Sprouts Sandwich.

CABBAGE FRY

         Cabbage Fry/Poriyal is a simple & healthy stir fry. You can either grate/chop the Cabbage finely.

BREAD TOAST

    Have you ever tasted Iyengar Bread Toast. If not do try this recipe . You can have as a open sandwich.

CAULIFLOWER PEAS KURMA

                                     I have posted already Cauliflower Peas kurma. But this is a slight modification from that recipe.

OATS IDLY

         Oats Idly is a slightly modified version of Rava idly. But it is good to start a day with a healthy break fast. Nowdays Oats is used  in everyday diet either as Breakfast or Dinner.

VEGETABLE RICE

              A simple one pot meal perfect for Lunch Box. You can  use any vegetables of your choice. The best part in this dish, is there is no roasting & grinding of spices.

MASALA CHEEYAM

            Chettinad food is famous for its spicyness & aroma. Masala cheeyam is a tasty item which will surely take place in Chettinad menu during marriages. It can be prepared both in Sweet & Savoury version.

ROASTED POTATO

        This is  a very simple recipe which takes only 10 mins to cook.It will surely tickle your taste buds. No roasting & grinding of spices but yet it is a delicious potato fry.

AVAL KOZHUKATTAI

A simple & healthy evening snack which can be prepared in 15 mins.

CAULIFLOWER SUBZI

This Cauliflower Curry  has a tangy & sweet taste because of the Tomato Ketch up used. It can be prepared in 10 mins.

NAVARATNA KURMA

       In chettinad cusine , Navaratna Kurma is a special item. The aroma mainly depends upon the roasting & grinding of the spices which makes the Kurma very tasty.

SPECIAL VEGETABLE MASALA DOSAI

                        

            Are you bored of having Potato masala as a stuffing for Dosai?. Try this Vegetable Masala Dosai.

DHOKLA

        Celebrating my 100 th post with Dhokla. Still now I cannot believe that I reached 100 post within 3 months. Coming to the recipe this is the first time I am tasting & trying it out. It was super soft & spongy.