Mung Dal Dosa and Coriander Peanut Chutney
on Nov 19, 2009 in idlis/dosas/upmas dal dosas Chutneys/Podis/Thokku I just loved the texture of  Mung dosa- thick, spongy and soft! Imagine the taste when it is slathered with coriander peanut garlic chutney! Both make a perfect pair. I found this recipe from a cookbook.Mung Dal DosaServes 3Ingredients:Soak thes...

Peanut Powder
on Nov 12, 2009 in Chutneys/Podis/Thokku Picture may not be great. But the podi(powder) tastes great if you are a peanut and garlic lover. Ingredients:Roasted unsalted peanuts-1/2 cupRed chillies-3Hing-1/4 tspCurry leaves-a fewGarlic-3 clovesSaltOil-1/2 tspMethod:Heat oil in a pan. Add red...

Special Mor Kuzhambu(Spicy coconut-buttermilk gravy)
on Nov 10, 2009 in coconut Side for rice Mor Kuzhambu is a typical South Indian dish made with buttermilk and coconut-green chilli-cumin paste. This recipe is slightly different from the usual.  The addition of roasted spices makes the gravy flavorful and taste better. Serves:3Ingredie...

Blogroll
on Nov 5, 2009 in Blogroll Dear friends, http://mahimaasblogroll.blogspot.com/ has been removed and this space will be used for blogroll in the future. If you want your blog(only food blogs please) to be listed here, leave your blog name and url in the comments secti...

Krishna-My first art work
on Oct 28, 2009 in Just photos art gallery Dear friends,I am back from vacation! I had a great time with my folks in India! Had lots of sweets, visited temples, spent time with my family and did some shopping :). Overall the trip was relaxing and satisfying.I have always admired my Grandpa's...

Mysore Rasam
on Aug 7, 2009 in rasam Side for rice You will be carried away by this aromatic spicy rasam!Ingredients:Tamarind-lime sizeTomato-1 choppedHing-1/4 tspRasam powder-1/4 tspCooked thur dal-1 tbspSaltTo roast till golden brown in a drop of oil/ghee and grind to a coarse powder:Thur dal-1 tsp...

Raw Rice Dosa(without fermentation)
on Jul 27, 2009 in breakfast dosas tiffins I tried this yummy instant dosa recipe from Sankeerthanam. It tasted more like aapam. I had it with mysore rasam.As I followed the recipe verbatim, you can click the above link for recipe.Notes:The batter should be thinner than regular dosa batter bu...

Kathirikai Podi Curry(Brinjal Curry)
on Jul 17, 2009 in vegetables Side for rice brinjal Serves 2Ingredients:Brinjal-5 small choppedOil-2 tbspCurry powder-1 tbspSaltTurmeric powder-1/4 tspChilli powder-1/4 tspSeasoning:Mustard seeds-1/2 tspJeera-1/2 tspUrud dal-1/2 tspHing-a dashCurry powder:Fry these ingredients in a drop of oil till go...

Semiya Upma(Vermicelli Noodles)
on Jul 10, 2009 in tiffins Serves 2Ingredients:Oil-1.5 tbspFinely Chopped Mixed Vegetables(onion, carrot, capsicum, peas)-1 cupGarlic chopped-1 podVermicelli(Semiya)-1.5 cupsSaltTurmeric powder(optional)- a pinchWater-2 3/4 cupsLime juice-1 tspCoriander leaves- to garnishSeaso...

Dry Fruits Bar for "Show me your breakfast" event
on Jul 7, 2009 in low fat snacks sweet snacks almond breakfast I bought a pack of assorted dry fruits and nuts and thought of trying breakfast bars with it. It turned out very tasty.Today's breakfast is Dry fruits bar, chopped strawberries and a glass of milk!Ingredients:Assorted dry fruits(cashews, almonds, wal...