Chilli Garlic Potatoes with Noodles

The past week and this week is pretty grueling as it is exam time for both the kids. They both are working so hard and I just make sure that they I just point them both in the right direction when ever they need guidance. As a reward for their hard work when I let them to indulge with some French fries a week back the elder one just mentioned he would be very happy if he could get the best of both the fries and noodles in just one single dish.

Adai Recipe | Murungakeerai Adai | Mixed Lentil Crepes – Step by Step

Adai has become a very favorite breakfast at home at recent times. Earlier I very rarely used to make as there were no takers. But ever since the boys returned from my MIL’s home where they spent their summer holidays they started to love this one very much. I asked her to try it out with them as they did not eat any at my place. I thought once they see their cousins enjoying it they might also begin to love Adai and it worked like a charm. 

Muttakos Kootu / Cabbage Kootu

Cabbage is a veggie that is mostly ignored at home. Other than adding it to any stir fried rice or noodles I very rarely make anything of it as the kids do not like its smell. When ever I make a poriyal/stir fry out of cabbage I end up having to finish it all as nobody touches it. So I make this kootu/Stew out of it as they cannot find out what vegetable has been used in it and they finish it off without complaining. Even if they ask I tell them it is make of some other vegetable.  This mildly spiced kootu/stew will taste just perfect when served as an accompaniment with any kuzhambu that is very spicy. 

Cheppakizhangu Fry / Arbi Fry / Taro Root Fry

Cheppakizhangu / Arbi is a tuber that is mostly ignored at home. Mostly it is the potatoes that rules and mostly preferred by the kids as well. My mom makes a fantastic roast which I love very much but unfortunately since no one at home likes Cheppakizhangu much I never make it anymore. But I guess as the kids grow even their preferences and likes change with them. I wanted to grill instead of deep frying but may be some other time as I was not sure of the result, I did not want to put my kids off arbi permanently.

Eggless Oats N Dates Pancakes

During the weekdays the breakfast option is very limited for my kids. They are always in a hurry and it is really big deal if I get them to finish their bowl of oatmeal. On weekdays the brunch will consist of ildi, sambar, pongal or puri and at times medhu vadai too. Even if I attempt to make something else Hubby dear will start to complain. So I could try out something different only when the kids get holiday during week days. I tried these pancakes for them with eggs when they had holiday for Ramzan last month.

Baby Corn Satay

My kids are absolutely nuts about baby corn for reasons unknown to me. During the season time I love chewing on the juicy cob for the free facial exercise that it gives and I also make these vadas/fritters using sweet corn for the evening to have along with tea. But other than that despite the baby corn being the junior I do not happen to a great liking for it, but my kids, they just love it. Did you check out my Facebook page where in I had shared an easy way to shuck corn in just a minute?

 

Kozhukattai Flour | How to make Rice Flour at home

Did you like the idea of using Oats for a healthy Kozhukattai in my last post ? Well, this is the basic rice flour that I use to make Kozhukattais, idiyappam or puttu in our home. Though there are good quality rice flour available in the market which I do use when I do not happen to have any stock, I prefer to make the flour at  home when I make neiviedhyams / prasadhams for the festivals and also while making bakshanams / savories.

Kozhukattai / Modakam / How to make Kozhukkatai – Step by Step

Ganesh Chaturthi is one of the most popular festivals celebrated in India by the Hindus every year and we make many varieties of kozhukkattais (stuffed dumplings) to offer Lord Ganesha as it happens to be his most favorite prasad.  I have used Oats along with the grated coconut for the stuffing and since this is the first time I’m experimenting with oats I must say that it came out very well and no one could tell the difference. For anyone new to this, well you can call it Sweetened Indian Momos.

The Chakhle India Cookbook Review

Mom, this guy used to be a Model, cool isn’t it? was my elder son’s reaction upon reading the Introduction section and I could very easily understand his awe. And yes I could not help my eyes from being drawn to the charismatic face of the Cook cum Author Mr.Aditya Bal, who also happens to be host of a popular food show on NDTV Times “Chak Le India”. It would be an understatement if I say that the camera loves him and why?

Oats Rajma Toast

Ah! the last 10 days or so has been taxing both physically and emotionally and very slowly everything is getting back to normal. This toast is something that I made for my BIL from the left over Rajma Masala as the Doctors have advised to include lots of Oats and for a person who is mostly used to eating rice all 3 times of the day, making these changes to his diet is proving to be very difficult. 

Rajma Masala / Rajma Curry

Rajma aka Kidney beans has become the new love of my boys at home. They love it so much that I’m making this masala that is so apt to have with rotis as a side dish at least thrice a week. There are so many types in which this masala is made. This is a very simple side dish but packed with aroma and flavors and will make you wishing for more. You would also love the Rajma tikkis that I posted a while back.

Let’s Cook #19 ~ Legumes / Lentils

Being a lacto-vegetarian, I depend a lot on legumes or lentils, which is also called as pulses in India for my day to day protein needs. Though there are a lot of vegetarian food that are so rich in protein, some are alternatively rich in fat too eg., paneer / cottage cheese. After my underweight younger son started showing interest in food, I have started to include more of lentils and legumes in my day to day cooking as his Doctor has also highly recommended to increase his intake of proteins.

I’m sure many of you have also across this scenario where your children are concerned. Indian cooking uses a lot of legumes / lentils and I’m sure you friends can come up with varied recipes using the same as well. Hence this month’s theme is also going to be the same.

Now to some rules to participate in this event:

1. Cook and post a recipe in your blog pertaining to the theme with a link to this announcement.
2. Your recipe can be of any cuisine and follow any method of cooking.
3. Only vegetarian recipes, eggs are allowed of course. Please avoid linking any recipes with meat.
4. We are looking for fresh entries and to try out new recipes. So, no archived or reposed entries please. Your post has to be between September 1 and September 30, 2012.
5. Multiple entries are welcome and linking back to this announcement is a must.
6. Usage of logo is optional but I would be happy if you could use it, as it helps spread word.
7. After posting your recipe just submit your entry to the linkies you will find at the bottom of this post.
8. In case you have any problem linking, then send a mail to ticklingpalates@gmail.com  with your name, recipe name and recipe url with the subject line as Let's Cook: Legumes / Lentils.
9. Non bloggers are most welcome to participate. Just send me the recipe with a click of the recipe if possible to the above mentioned email.

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1. Sprouted Green peas and Aloo Curry

2. Garlic Rasam with Toor Dal

3. Lobia Curry/Black Eyed Pea Gravy

4. Kerala Style Vegetable Sambar

5. Tomato Rasam

6. Vada with sambhar

7. Dal Dry - Lentils Curry

8. Karuveppilai Kuzhambu

9. EASY CHOLE MASALA

10. ARISUMPARUPPU SADHAM

11. Kadala/ Black Chickpeas Curry

12. Chana Masala

13. Sprouts and Corn Salad

14. Onion Uthappam

15. Spicy Steamed Cup

16. Dal Tadka/Dal Fry

17. Rajma Masala

18. Dal Jo Chillo (Savoury Lentil Pancakes)

19. Moong Sprouts salad

20. Rajma Spinach Dosa

21. Spicy Pumpkin Hummus

22. Pumpkin Chickpea gravy

23. Vegetarian Khichdi

24. brown-channa-vada

25. Brown Channa-Vada

26. Lobhia - Chawli Chi Usal - Black Eyed Beans Curry

27. Urud dal Chutney

28. Moong Dal Patties

29. Churi Dal

30. Punjabi Rajma Masala

31. Kadalai Paruppu Pushanikai kootu

32. Mamidikaya Pappu

33. Trevti Dal

34. Rajma Tikki Burger

35. vegetable dhansak

36. Soya Potato Patties

37. Paruppu Thovaiyal

38. Dal Papad

39. Cholar Daler Bora

40. Dal Palak

41. Peas Kurma

42. Dal Jo Phulko ( Sindhi Stuffed Dal paratha)

43. Bengal Gram Fritters Curry

44. Chutney pudi (Bangalore style)

45. kondaikadalai curry

46. green gram dhal curry

47. Rajma Curry

48. Puran Poli

49. Mathanga Parippu Curry/ Pumpkin Dal Curry

50. Kala Vatana Usal

51. Besan Dhirde

52. Besan Ke Laddoo

53. Protein Packed Pulao

54. Moong Dal Rasam

55. Kathirikai/Egg Plant Sambhar

56. Moong Dal Khichdi

57. Brown Rice Dhokla

58. Dal

59. Kala channa gravy (black chickpea)

60. Panchratna Dal

61. Caribbean Dhal

62. Green Lentil Dal

63. Triveni Dal

64. Kootu curry

65. Thengai Thuvayal

66. Kerala Olan

67. Masoor Dal with Pasta Sauce

68. Mini Corn Uttappam

69. Kathirikka Thogayal

70. Rajma Palak

71. Moong Dal Ladoo Chaat

72. Plantain Peel Stir Fry

73. Olan

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