This is a mildly flavored rice that is easy to prepare and can be done without much supervision. I used : Rice-1 cup [Washed and soaked in water for ½ an hour]Colored capsicum-1 cup choppedOnion-1,slicedCumin seeds-1 teaspoonSalt and pepper to tasteOil-1 teaspoon 1. In a deep microwave proof dish put in oil, cumin seeds and…
Ariselu / Aathirasallu For ICC
When Srivalli announced this months challenge for ICC,I was not very excited.The challenge was to prepare Ariselu / Aathirasallu or Athirasam as we call it!I had heard that it one dish that requires experience and a small mistake can turn the whole recipe into a blunder. The next one was I don’t get the usual…
Easy Mushroom Soup
Last month we had a small get together for lil angel birthday.As usual I had prepared quite a few dishes for dinner.We had Mushroom soupMakani KheerChapathi and kurmaTomato BriyaniPeppered Capsicum riceSteamed rice and rasamBajji Nothing exotic but they were very well received. This mushroom soup has been adapted from Tongue ticklers-Harini’s blog.I wanted to prepare…
Refreshing Kumquat Drink
Until I came here I have never come across kumquat and when I saw them I gave them a pass as I was not sure how they would taste.Each time at the farmers market ,I would see them ,hesitate and then walk away. One day when I was blog hopping,I came across Mary Moh’s Keep…
Kothamalli podi
This is an easy podi recipe that I came across in Rak’s Kitchen I used: Dry coriander seeds-1/2 a cupRed chillies-4Whole pepper-1 teaspoonCumin seeds-1 teaspoonGarlic -3 large podsSalt to taste 1. Dry roast the coriander seeds,red chillies,cumin seeds,pepper2. Cool and powder these ingredients.3. When almost done add the garlic pods and run the mixie in…
