Wednesday, November 26, 2008

APPLE FRITTERS

Yesterday as usual I was watching my favourite channel ''Food Network'', when I was really impressed with ''PAULA'S'' one of the warm apple dessert. I Could not wait for long to prepare it and finally made it . It can also be taken as a snack and its quick , simple and tastes delicious when its served along with whipped cream. I was preparing the same procedure of adding sliced Bread instead of apples before. It too tasted awesome. With apples it was the first time I prepared and it was superb hit. Kids who dont like to have apples as it is , I suggest all to try this recipe. They would surly love this recipe :)


INGREDIENTS

2 Apples.

1 Cup All purpose flour.

1 Egg.

1/2 Cup Milk.

1/2 Cup Sour cream. (optional)

Pinch of Baking powder.

1 tsp Vanilla essence.

1 tbsp Sugar.(acoording to ur sweetness)

Oil for shallow fry.

METHOD.

In a bowl, combine egg , sugar , vanilla essence and baking powder. Beat well till sugar dissolves. Add milk and flour. The consistency should be thick. Keep aside for a min.


Meanwhile peel out the skin of an apple and cut into 1 1/4 inch thick in the shape of semi circle.


Heat oil in a pan under medium flame. Dip apples into the batter and shallow fry both the sides till its brown. Drain on papper towel.

Serve with whipped cream.


I would like to contribute this to ''EFM NOVENMBER WITH THE THEME - SWEETS''


Also sending to ''CHILDREN'S DAY EVENT''


Also sending to ''SUNDAY SNACKS - FIX IT''



Enjoy!!
WISH U ALL A VERY HAPPY THANKSGIVING. Happy shopping and have fun :)

Saturday, November 22, 2008

SURPRISE BREAKFAST

I know this sounds somthing different. But what can I mention if its a surprise one? Most of them really feel lazy to prepare breakfast and I am one among them. It was a sunday morning and I was on my bed thinking what to make for breakfast. As I was about to ask my hubby some idea asusual about the items, he told me ''SURPRISE BREAFAST'' is ready to go. Hearing this I was soo surprised and glad. That was indeed a great sunday. Have a look.


The onion fry with eggs tastes fabulous. You can also see the edges of the eggs has been beautifully craved.

INGREDIENTS.

Bread Toast.

2 Hard Boiled Eggs.

2 Shallots.

1 tsp Chilli Powder.

1/2 tsp Pepper Powder.

Salt to taste.

METHOD.

Toast bread and keep a side. I applied extra butter :)

Add oil in pan. Fry chopped shallots with chilli pd, pepper pd and salt.
Cut half the eggs and scoops out the yolks. Keep aside on the plate. Fill in the onion mixture and serve.

Have it along with your favourite fruits.



Enjoy!!

Tuesday, November 18, 2008

SPICY MINI PRAWNS FRY

This is the fabulous dish thats just perfect as an appetizers or a snack. I adopted this recipe from one of my hubbies friend 'ANIL'. Hez expert in cooking specially preparing non veg items. We offen have a gettogether on weekends at our home or their home. So his recipe will be there for sure :). He prepares the recipe with raw medium prawns or shrimps. But I taught of giving a try on mini cooked prawns which also tasted delicious. The real flavour comes when its cooked and fryed in Coconut oil.



INGREDIENTS.

1 LB Cooked mini prawns.

1 1/2 Cup Chopped Shallots.

2 tbsp Chilli Powder.

1 tsp Turmeric Powder.

1 tsp Hing.

2 tbsp Lemon juice.

1 tsp Grounded Pepper.

Few Curry leaves.

3 tbs Coconut oil.

Salt to taste.

METHOD.

Marinate prawns with chilli pd, turmeric pd, hing, lemon juice, pepper and salt. Let it sit for half an hour.

In a kadai, add 3 tbs of oil and fry the shallots. Once its half cooked add the curry leaf and marinated prawns. Mix well under low flame to uniformly incorporate everything.


Fry nearly for 15 to 20 min till they are slighty crispy. At the time of removing from flame, drizzle extra coconut oil on the top.

Serve hot.



AWARDS.

MALAR has given me ''360 FOODIE AWARD''. Thanks again for this award malar.

SUDESHANA has given me ''PERFECT BLEND OF FRIENDSHIP AWARD'' , ''KREATIV BLOGGER'' , ''GREAT BUDDY AWARD'' , ''I'M A CHOCOHOLIC'' , ''BUTTERFLY AWARD'' , ''GOOD JOB''. Thanks so much dear. Its indeed a huge award for me. Thanks again.

VIDHAS has given me ''360 FOODIE AWARD'' , ''KREATIV BLOGGER''. Thanks vidhas.

Enjoy!!

Saturday, November 15, 2008

TONS OF AWARDS.

Past 2 days I have been showering with awards. I m really honoured and glad to receive new awards from u all. Thanks friends for considering me for this glorious treat.

MALAR GANDHI , PRIYA , YASMEEN , UMA , JAISHREE , N33MA , has passed me ''KREATIVE BLOG AWARD''. Thank u soo much for sharing this lovely award.


7 things I say more often

1. I call my daughter's pet name 'Dumma' everytime.

2. Nooo smera.

3. Oh.

4. Awesome.

5. yy?

6. Good girl.

7.Onnu podo ( malayalam word). hehehe ..me and my hubby offen use this just for fun.

7 things I did Before

1. Learning Carnatic Music.

2. Learning Veena.

3. Enjoying having food prepared by my mom,granny,aunty and uncle.

4. Enjoying with my school friends.

5. Travelling by local trains in mumbai.

6. Wasted my time watching hindi serials.

7. Fighting with my brother.

7 things I do now

1. Blogging.

2. Make my home look beautiful.

3. Chatting with my parents, inlaws, my brother and friends.
4. Spending time in Smera's preschool.

5. Browsing net.

6. Keeps songs or rhymes in youtube.

7. Lots of shopping also online shopping. :)

7 things I want to do

1. Getting early in the morning.

2. Start my exercise and yoga.

3. Like to continue my Music or Veena and mainly also my blog.

4. Going to a All India World Tour.

5. Reunion with my school friends.

6. Built my dreamhouse and to keep small fountain outside.

7. Lastly I want my little gal 'Smera' to become a good person with all good qualities.

7 things that attract me about the opposite sex

1. Reliable.

2. Intelligent.

3. Caring.

4. Straight forward.

5. Jolly type.

6. Lovable.

7. Adjust with me which I like the most :).

7 favorite food

1. Patravodo ( konkani food)

2. Banana Halwa.

3. Dairy milk chocolate with nuts.

4. Chicken Wings.

5. Anything prepared with Prawns.

6. Malaysian and Thai cuisine.

7. Last but not the least, food prepared by my mom and my motherinlaw.(perfect)

PRIYA , YASMEEN , UMA , N33MA , PURVA passed me ''GREAT BUDDY AWARD''.



I would like to share these 2 awards to-


UMA , JAISHREE , N33MA has passed me ''PERFECT BLEND OF FRIENDSHIP''.

UMA , JAISHREE , N33MA has passed me ''HARDWORKING BLOGGER AWARD''.

UMA , PURVA , KITCHEN FLAVOUR has passed me ''360 FOODIE AWARD ''. This award has been created by RAMYA.


JAISHREE has passed me ''GOOD JOB AWARD'' AND ''GOOD JOB AWARD '' ''BUTTERFLY AWARD.''

JAISHREE , N33MA has passed me ''INSPIRATIONAL AWARD''

Special thanks to each and everyone of u who bestowed me with wonderful awards!

Enjoy!!

Wednesday, November 12, 2008

BASIL TOMATO ROLLS

This is the recipe that I adopted from my best, charming and creative person ''RANJI''. It was something which I never could think of doing it. But when I saw ranji's blog I was very much inspired to try this recipe. Finally I made it. Those rolls were too tasty when I had my first bite hot hot. Thanks for sharing such a delicious rolls ranji.



INGREDIENTS

2 tsp-Active dry yeast.

3 1/2 cups- All purpose flour.

1 1/2 cups- Warm water.

1 tsp- Sugar.

1/2 tsp- Salt.
2 tbsp- Oil.

FOR FILLING

Basil tomato Pasta sauce.

Cheddar cheese to sprinkle on top.

METHOD
In a small glass bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water and let it rest for 10 mins. In a large bowl, sift flour,sugar and salt. Make a well in the center and pour the yeast water and oil in it.Using a wooden spoon mix in enough flour to make a smooth paste and then use the rest to form a soft dough. Turn onto a floured surface,knead until smooth and elastic, about 10 mins. Place in a greased bowl ,turning onesto grease top. Cover and let it rise in a warm place until doubled in volume, about 1 hr.


Then punch the dough down,turn onto a lightly floured surface and divide it into 9-12 pieces. Shape each piece into a ball and place them 3inch apart on a greased baking sheet.

Make an indentation in the center of each ball.


Add the filling in the middle.


Sprinkle with cheddar cheese. Cover and let it rise in a warm place until doubled, about 30 mins.


Preheat oven to 375 deg F and bake for 25-30 mins or until golden brown. Let it cool on a wire rack. Serve warm.



Enjoy!!

Monday, November 10, 2008

A BIG HAI TO ALL AND SOME AWARDS

Hey friends. Hope all are doing gud. Finally am back to the wonderful blogging world. My new home is set now. Also nice spending time at smera's new school. Now all would have wondering how I spend my time there? Its a unique school which I have experienced. Its mainly the parents participation preschool. Nothing but being along with them, we can observe our kids learning style and can develop useful strategies working along with them. I really enjoy being with other kids and also with new parents so as Smera too.

Now back to my blog, I am also grateful to my wonderful friends for having considered me, to present with newly awards even during my short break periods. I thank each and everyone for all your love and support. I truly appreciate.

Here are the awards I received from my pals-

YASMEEN AND SUDESHANA has given me ''CHOCOHOLIC AWARD''
RAMYA VIJAYKUMAR AND ARUNDHUTI has given me ''HARD WORKING FOOD BLOGGER AWARD''

SUDESHNA has given me'' BUTTERFLY AWARD'' AND ''GOOD JOB''


SHAMA NAGARAJAN has given me ''INSPIRATION AWARD''


Thanks a lot for this tonne of love.

I would like to pass all these awards to


Sidely dont forget to check my GRANDMA'S [KHAYALS] new article.

Enjoy.