Recipes by mahimaa (Page 6)

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	Keerai Masiyal (Spinach Dal) by mahimaa Keerai Masiyal (Spinach Dal)Keerai masiyal is a simple and healthy dish usually mixed with rice and ghee and had with some curry.Ingredients:Red chillies - 3Curry leaves - a fewMethod:In a vessel, take cleaned, chopped spinach along with 1/4 cup water, salt, turmeric powder and hing.Boil till the raw smell goes away and water gets…	1 vote 393 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
	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
	Sambar Sadham by mahimaa Sambar SadhamSambar Sadham is a quick and delicious one pot meal adapted from Edible Garden. Thanks for the recipe Nags. I modified the recipe to suit my taste. Piping hot sambar sadham with ghee drizzled all over is very satisfying and comforting any time of the day!Serves 3Ingredients:Of course, you can use any veggies of your…	1 vote 455 views
	Wheat & Nut Laddoo by mahimaa Wheat & Nut LaddooThese delicious laddoos(fudge) just melt in your mouth. They are low fat, guilt free, super easy to make and wholesome. If you have a sweet tooth, you will love it.Makes 5-6 laddoosIngredients:Method:Melt butter and prepare ghee. Add the flour and roast on low flame till golden brown(about 3 minutes).Grind 1/4 cup of…	1 vote 588 views
	Cakes & Cookies-Part 1 by mahimaa Thank you all for taking part in this event. I really enjoyed hosting it as much as you did baking these yummy goodies. Having received about 55 entries, I decided to post the round up in parts based on the level of difficulty. So let's begin with level 1-Super easy recipes! For more delicious cakes and cookies, visit contributors'…	1 vote 3224 views
	Milagu Kuzhambu by mahimaa Milagu KuzhambuMilagu Kuzhambu-a spicy gravy made by boiling tamarind extract with fresh ground spices is usually had with rice and ghee. When it rains, I can't think of a better main course meal than this one! Here's Milagu Kozhambu recipe coming straight from my Amma's kitchen.Ingredients:Tamarind-Medium lime size ballSambar…	1 vote 458 views
	Capsicum Rice by mahimaa Capsicum RiceCapsicum Rice or Vangi Bath is an ideal lunch box dish. The ingredient list may be long. But it is very easy to prepare. Try and let me know!Ingredients:Method:Cook basmathi rice in 2 cups of water. The grains should be separate. Set aside.Roast the ingredients listed above to golden brown and powder.Heat oil/ghee in a…	1 vote 502 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-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