Here is an easy way to blanch tomatoes in just a few seconds!! Now to the post,when I was thinking about a suitable theme for Srivalli’s Microwave Easy Cooking[MEC] event which I am hosting right now,I thought of all the dishes that can be prepared exclusively in the MW and all of them…
Tomato Moong Noodles
I casually opened the announcement of My Legume Love Affair -23 hosted by Susan of The well seasoned cook and logo caught my eyes straight away.It was a click of Moong Noodles!Why was I so excited to see the Moong noodles you wonder,don’t you! I love moong noodles after being introduced to it in a…
Microwave Tangy Tomato Pasta
Lil angel ,like any other kid,loves noodles and pasta.Here is my version of quick and tasty pasta that I can whip up in minutes. I used: Pasta-1 cupTomato puree-3/4th cupGinger garlic paste-1 teaspoonOnion-1 ,finely choppedChilli powder-1/2 a teaspoonSalt to tasteOil-1 teaspoon In a microwave proof dish put in oil,onion,ginger garlic paste and mix well.Microwave on…
Thakkali / Tomato Rasam
A few days ago,my pantry was in such a poor condition,almost lifeless….Important groceries were missing,I mean,used up.Toor dhal and tamarind were the first ones to get over.Then one by one the others followed suit.I had more empty boxes than ones with groceries.I was desperate.I wished I could walk down the road to the nearby store…
Tomato Briyani
This is just like the regular tomato rice but with a briyani touch I used: Basmathi rice- 1 cup[washed and soaked in water for ½ an hour]Tomato-2 large ,choppedOnion-1,large choppedGarlic-5 small pods,choppedGrated ginger-1 teaspoonMustard seeds- 1 teaspoonCumin seeds-1 teaspoonChanna dhal-1/2 a teaspoonCurry leaves- a fewCinnamon- a small pieceGaram masala -1 teaspoonBay leaf -1Red chillies-5Salt to…