The usual common question is what is the difference between Sakkarai pongal and Akkara adisal Though the main ingredients are rice and jaggery, sakkarai pongal is cooked in water, sometimes we add very little milk, but akkara adisal is predominately cooked in milk and it will be very creamy. Also saffron is added in akkara adisil which gives a very richer taste. Traditionally more ghee is added in akkara adisal....

What is Aloo Pakora? Think of this snack as an Indian french fry. You make it by coating thinly sliced potatoes in a spiced batter and then deep-frying until golden and crisp. The result? A flavorful crispy crust on the outside and perfectly cooked potato inside. It’s wonderful with ketchup or Green Chutney. Aloo pakora is also known as potato pakora or potato bhajji. There are many different types of pakoras out there: onion pakoras, bread pakoras, chilli pakoras – you name it....

What sets this sauce apart from your run-of-the-mill, basic Apple Sauce recipes? Starting with a caramel rather than just mixing sugar into the sauce. The result is a distinctly deeper, richer flavour in return for very little extra effort! This is a bonus recipe (along with Vermouth Jus, also a bonus recipe!) for a sauce to accompany Crispy Slow Roasted Pork Belly, the main recipe for today. The sauce is straightforward as they come, so I’m keeping it short and sweet!...

Overly ripe bananas somehow ALWAYS find their way into my kitchen. Being a green banana fan, I just can’t get myself to eat a black spotted banana. I usually try and pawn them off onto my husband by sneaking them into his lunch bag. He’s not a ripe banana fan either though (is anyone?!), so he brings them home. 🤷🏽‍♀️ I hate wasting food, which means I’m constantly thinking of new ways to use up ripe bananas....

The onion gravy is to-die for but only requires 4 things: onion, garlic, beef broth/stock and flour. That’s it! Bangers and Mash I have to hand it to the Brits, they come up with great names for food. Bubble and Squeak – roast leftovers fried up. Spotted Dick (get your mind out of the gutter! It’s a pudding shaped like a log studded with raisins!). Toad In the Hole – Sausage in a Yorkshire Pudding batter....

PREPATION TIME: 5 MINUTES .COOKING TIME: 10 MINUTES. SERVES:2 METHOD: Toast the by applying butter or ghee on both sides. If making for adults you can toast it in a low flame without much butter. Toast the bread on both sides in a low flame till it becomes golden brown and crispy. Make this for all bread. Just before serving, arrange the bread in a plate and pour channa masala on the top of the bread ....

Mixed Vegetables* 1/4 cup Oil 2 tsp Brown Rice 1/2 cup Ginger garlic paste 1/2 tsp Green Chili 1 Cinnamon stick a small piece Cardamom 1 Star Anise 1 Salt to taste Coriander leaves to garnish * i used carrot, broccoli and capsicum Cook the brown rice according to the instructions given in this post of how to cook brown rice. In a pan add oil and add the whole masalas like cinnamon, cardamom and star anise and green chili too....

METHOD: Wash the cauliflower florets and chop the onions and garlic roughly. In a pan add olive oil | butter and saute the onions and garlic for a few minutes. Add in the cauliflower florets and saute for 2-3 minutes. Add 1 cup of water | vegetable stock . Vegetable stock gives a nice flavour to the soup, so don’t miss it. Add ginger and cook till the cauliflower becomes soft....

Video of how to make Chana dal halwa Method with step by step pictures : Method : Soak 1/2 cup of chana dal for 2 hours in water.Pressure cook this till 3 whistles. Drain the water completely.Allow this to cool completely.Grind this into a fine paste, without adding any water. Meanwhile soak the saffron in 2 tsp warm milk.In a heavy bottomed pan add 1/4 cup of ghee and once it is hot add the ground paste....

Khoya | maava 1 cup (scrambled) Sugar 1/4 cup Cocoa powder 1 tblsp Cardamom powder a pinch (optional) Ghee 1/2 tsp Method: Bring the khoya to room temperature. Scramble this nicely with your hands. In a non stick pan add few drops of ghee and add the khoya and sugar. Keep the flame low. The khoya tends to burn very fast, so be very careful. Even i kept in ver low flame but still while i was taking step wise pictures, it was slightly brown, which you can see in the pictures....

Usually, papdi chaat is made using deep-fried papdis. This cucumber chaat is very similar to papdi chaat but we are using cucumber slices instead of papdis. If you are looking for a healthy chaat or a healthy party snack then you should try this cucumber chaat. This is a super hit at home and my son who never eats cucumber thoroughly enjoyed it. Just keep all the ingredients ready and host a healthy chaat party at home....

A truth about me: for as long as I can remember, I have always loved canned tuna. I was that little girl in grade school who didn’t realize that bringing canned tuna to lunch wasn’t the “cool” thing to do. And truthfully, even if some part of me did know that on some subconscious level – I don’t think I would have cared. Do you remember those canned tuna salad lunch packages (maybe they’re still around)?...

Vanilla Custard powder 1/4 cup Plain flour 3/4 cup Baking soda 1 tsp Butter 2 tsp Salt a pinch Banana 1 (i used long variety) Milk 1 cup Sugar 4 tsp Method: Puree the banana in a mixie. In a wide bowl, add the custard powder, plain flour, baking soda, salt, butter, sugar(i used raw sugar) and the banana puree. You can add 2 pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg also if you want....

For the cake All purpose flour | Maida 6 tblsp Sugar 2 tblsp Oil 1 and 3/4 tblsp Baking powder 1/2 tsp Milk 3 tblsp Vanilla essence 1/2 tsp For chocolate ganache Heavy cream | whipping cream 2 tblsp Semi sweet chocolate chips 1/4 cup Rainbow sprinkles few (for garnishing) In a bowl add all the ingredients under the ingredients for the cake. Mix well into a smooth batter....

NO CANNED SOUP!!! How to make Chicken Rice Casserole – my Emergency way! This is a dump-and-bake rice casserole that’s made from scratch. And anyone who knows anything about cooking will (rightfully!) raise their eyebrows when they see how this emergency version of Chicken Rice Casserole is made: Dump UNCOOKED RICE in pan Sprinkle with flour and seasonings Mix with liquids (broth and milk) Top with RAW chicken and RAW broccoli Bake Stir in cheese, melt cheese, serve....

The menu includes TOMATO SOUP, PANEER BUTTER MASALA,YELLOW DAL,VEGETABLE BIRYANI, CURD RICE,CHAPATIS AND ONION RAITHA. I cooked this menu for my relatives , whom i met after a long time in a restaurent here.I invited them for dinner and made this. Since i bought MTR instant badam kheer to serve for dessert i didnt include it in the menu. They all enjoyed and especially the children enjoyed it a lot....

A great fish seasoning spice mix This might be “just” a simple recipe for a spice mix, but it’s excellent one to know because of its versatility and will serve you for years to come. It might even end up being THE seasoning for fish you end up using forever more!!! This mix is based on the ingredients printed on Old Bay Seasoning tins. Old Bay Seasoning is a classic American spice blend that’s been around for more than 70 years....

With spinach, cherry tomatoes, capsicum / bell peppers and pops of feta, these are great grab ‘ go breakfast muffins that will keep you fuller for longer. Egg muffins will last in the fridge for 4 days, or 3 months in the freezer. Low carb, low fat, high protein, and just 110 calories! Frittata Egg Muffins If you want to kick start your mornings with something healthy and yet fabulously tasty (thank you Mr Feta, you are my best friend for adding bling with minimum calories), these healthy Frittata Egg Muffins are a great option....

Cauliflower 1 medium size Green peas 1/2 cup Onion 2 Ginger Garlic paste 1/4 tsp Cumin Seeds 1/4 tsp Red Chilli powder 1 tsp Coriander powder 1/2 tsp Cumin powder 1/4 tsp Garam Masala 2 pinches (Optional) Coriander leaves Few Salt As needed Oil 2 Tblsp Cut the cauliflower into small or medium size florets. Boil water in a pan and when it starts boiling add the cut cauliflower florets , salt and turmeric powder....

Mint Leaves 1 cup (loosely packed) Coriander leaves 1/2 cup (loosely packed) Ginger a small piece Green chili 1-2 Salt as needed Lemon juice 1/2 tsp Sugar 1/4 tsp Grind all the ingredients together except lemon juice. You can add little water while grinding. Do not add too much water. The paste should be smooth. Take it out and add lemon juice and mix well. Store it in a air tight container and keep in the refrigerator....