Recipes by mahimaa

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	Chakkarai Pongal by mahimaa Chakkarai PongalDear Friends,Wish you and your family a very Happy Pongal!Chakkarai Pongal(Rice and mung dal cooked together and sweetened with jaggery) is every South Indian's favorite! I am sharing my family recipe with you all.Serves 3Ingredients:Method:Pressure cook rice and mung dal together with milk and 1.5 cups of water for…	2 votes 976 views
	Cakes & Cookies-Part 2 by mahimaa Here comes cakes and cookies-level 2 recipes. Let me know if I missed out any entry. The last part will be posted next week. Keep you entries coming for Cooking Basics Event!Madeleines-- Cookie or Petite Cakes?Adding Zest to your Cooking1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted1 cup (130 grams) all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon baking powder1/8…	1 vote 4394 views
	Beetroot Halwa - Sugarfree by mahimaa Beetroot Halwa - SugarfreeIndulge in this guilt free beetroot halwa made with healthy and natural ingredients without compromising on taste!Ingredients:Method:Peel the skin and grate the beets.Heat 1 tbsp ghee in a wide pan. Roast the nuts till golden brown and set aside.In the same pan, add grated beets and chopped dates. Fry for 5…	1 vote 446 views
	Raw Rice Dosa(without fermentation) by mahimaa 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 but not as thin as rava dosa batter.Pour the batter in a circular fashion starting from…	2 votes 903 views
	Semiya Upma(Vermicelli Noodles) by mahimaa Semiya Upma(Vermicelli Noodles)Serves 2Ingredients:Hing-a dashMethod:Heat oil in a pan. Add ingredients listed under "seasoning".When mustard seeds crackle, add onion and garlic. Saute for 2 minutes. Add rest of the veggies and sprinkle salt and turmeric powder.Saute for 2-3 minutes. Set aside.In the same pan, roast vermicelli on low…	2 votes 890 views
	Mixed Vegetable Upma by mahimaa Mixed Vegetable UpmaServes 2-3Ingredients:Method:Heat 2 tbsp oil in a pan. Add mustard seeds, curry leaves, urud dal, hing, green chilli and ginger.When mustard seeds crackle, add garlic and mixed veggies.Sprinkle salt and turmeric powder and fry till the veggies turn soft. Remove from heat and set aside.In the same pan, heat 2 tbsp…	1 vote 651 views
	Cakes & Cookies-easy recipes by mahimaa You're about to be redirectedThe blog that used to be here is now at http://www.indianvegetariankitchen.com/2010/02/cakes-cookies-easy-recipes.html.Do you wish to be redirected?	2 votes 1214 views
	Channa Pulao by mahimaa Channa PulaoGive a twist to your usual pulao/biriyani by adding chick peas or red kidney beans. Legumes are not only rich in protein, but also high in fiber. Channa pulao is mild, aromatic and full of flavor!Ingredients:Method:Soak Chick Peas for at least 6 hrs. Pressure cook till it turns soft(about 6-8 whistles). Set aside.Rinse…	2 votes 942 views
	15 Minute Recipes-Main course(Part 3) by mahimaa The much awaited round up is here!Rice VarietiesCauliflower Rice with Boondhi Raitha from Appetizing RecipesChutney Chawal from RuchiiCoconut Rice from Ashwini's Spicy CuisineCoconut milk Rice from Appetizing RecipesCarrot Pulao from Appetizing RecipesCorn Pulao from Appetizing RecipesCranberry Fried Rice from AsankhanaKichdi from Dil…	1 vote 902 views
	Cakes and Cookies - Part 3 by mahimaa Without delaying further, let me present the last part of cakes and cookies event. These recipes come under advanced level category. You need some baking experience to try these recipes. You can check out the round up of Part 1 and Part 2 here.I hardly bake. My website, that had only a handful of cake and cookie recipes now has an…	1 vote 4433 views