LIME PICKLE

LIME PICKLE
Lime pickle is famous in indian homes.A full source of natural Vit-C ,it is quite tasty too with steamed hot rice ,curd rice and dosas..
Lemon-50  nos
Salt 1 glass
Upto 200 gms,
check out as only too much salty,iodized salt
is available now a days..
Chilli powder 1/2 kg
To season:
Oil 1/4 th kg
Mustard seeds 1 tbsp
Red chillies 5 to 6 nos
Hing- a small ground nut sized  piece
made in to powder
Roasted  powder:
Mustard seeds 1and half tsp
Methi seeds 1/2 tsp
These 2 materials are to be roasted,
let them cool, and made in to powder
Method:
Wash all the lemon,wipe them  with a
dry cloth,and cut them in to small pieces..
Then take in to a plastic basin,and mix
chilli powder,salt,and roasted mustard
methi powder well.Mix all the lime pieces
and the powders well.Lastly heat oil in a
pan and after it is heated add the seasoning
materials mustard seeds,hing and red chillies.
After they splutter and stop popping,switch off
the stove.Let the oil cool completely.Lastly add
this oil in the lime pickle..Set it aside for 7
complete days.In the mean while mix the pickle
well for 2 times in the 7 days.
You can serve after 7 days,but the lime piece
 tastes bitterand it takes time to settle completely
 up to 20 days..
This recipe does not need to be placed in sunlight..
and it remain s fresh for months..
Check out the salt and chillie powder and add

according to your taste..
Both the pickles lime and the previous tomato pickle is from my sister Padmas kitchen,a big Thanks to her as she takes care of me n my family in cooking ..

TOMATO PICKLE

TOMATO PICKLE
Tomato pickle stays for more than 6 months ,if proper care is taken while preparing without touching water..
Materials:
Tomatoes - 1 kg
They should be well washed and dried with a dry cloth.
Avakai karam chillie powder  1/4 th kg
Avakai karam (chillie powder)is used in mango pickle, prepared in the months of summer,the red chillie is broad and long, is from Guntur,of Andhra pradesh,it will be rich red in colour,and it will not be too spicy n hot.Iused the leftover pickle chilli powder now and the rich red colour is due to that..
or
Aashirvad karam 100 gms or a little more
Ordinary locally made chillie powder  is from thin and short redchillies and it is very hot n spicy,we use them in curries.So less amount is used.
Tamarind 50 gms
Salt 100 gms
As now a days iodized salt is used less qty of salt is enough
Method:
Soak(washed and dry) tomatoes in salt and tamarind for 2 days.
(Mix in between 1 to 2 times per daywith a dry plastic spoon).
From 3 rd day keep dry open  in sun light.
Place the tomato  pieces  and the tomato liquid seperately in  plastic basins.
If it is dry sunny weather then one day sunlight is enough.
Or else if it is cloudy then 2 to 3 days of sunlight are needed.
And immediately in the evening prepare the pickle.
In the mean while before making pickle ,dry roast 1 tbsp of mustard seeds,and half tbsp of methi seeds in a pan.
Dry grind it in to a powder after it is cool.
next grind the dried tomato pieces and the left over tomato juice  in to a paste along with chilli powder, and mustard and methi powder.. and keep it aside.
Place a pan on the stove,and add 1/2 kg of oil to it,then after it is heated add 2 tbsp of channa daal,2 tsp mustard seeds,red chilli slits of 4 nos,hing, and ,then after they stop spluttering add (washed and dried)curry leaves toss well for 2 minutes.
This is to ensure the tomato pickle mixture not to get spoiled ,if at all any moisture is left over.
Lastly add the grinded paste of tomato pickle to it and fry for 2 minutes.
Thats all.Switch off the stove.
Store it in a airtight container after it is cool..
Serve with steamed hot rice or dosas n rotis..

Garlic flakes can be added in seasoning in small quantities of pickle  taken outside ,foronce in every  month ..Idonno because i use garlic very rarely..
This recipe i am sending to the event conducted by Nivedhita and Jagruthi
COMPLETE MY THALI-PICKLE..

And one more thing i want to say,if u r in a urgency,then soak tomatoes along with tamarind and salt in the eve,leave it overnight.Next day morn grind it in to a paste and season it as in the proceedure.. No need of sunlight etc.This will stay for more than 20 days..No touch of water,and ample amount of oil is enough for it to stay fresh..

ALU-FRITTERS

ALU-FRITTERS
Alu fritters a  snack,lightly oily food go well with evenings at tea time..
Materials:
Besan flour-2 cups
Rice flour- 1/2 cup
Salt
Soda a pinch
Chilli powder 1/2 tsp
Aloo  4 to 5 nos
Sliced into chips
Oil
Method:
Mix besan,rice flour salt and chilli powder along with a pinch of soda in to a paste.It should be neither thick nor thin,it should be like mediun batter in consistancy.
Place a pan with oil for deep frying,after it is heated,dip  the thin slices into besan batter and drop one by one aloo slices in the oil and deep fry till brown.
Enjoy them eating while they are hot with a chutney..

If u want them to be like street food then stuff  chopped onion along with chilli powder and salt and lemon juice, corriander leaves  and eat them..

KAJJIKAYALU

KAJJI KAYALU
Kajji kayalu ,is a snack item which children like to eat in the evenings after school time,and more over it is a simple and easy  and safe recipe which can be made in minutes of time..It is a tradtional andhra sweet which consume less oil.
Materials:
Maidha 2 cups
Salt a pinch
Water
Mix maidha,and salt with water(add 1 tbsp milk  also for soft ness) just as we mix for chhappathis..Keep aside.
For stuffing:
Suji ravva 3/4 th cup
Grated coconut -1/2 cup
Sugar 3/4 th cup
Elaichi powder 1 tsp
Oil (for deep frying)
Method:
Roast suji ravva in a pan by adding 1 tsp ghee,till light brown and keep it aside.
Like wise dry roast the dry coconut grate a little,and place in a bowl.
After they are  cool,add suji ravva, grated dry coconut and sugar and elaichi powder ,mix well,store the powder in a container.
Knead  the maidha flour well and make small round  balls marble sized.
Expertisation should be needed in rolling them  in to small puris.
The thickness  should be made evenly ,if it is thin in the middle it will break while deep frying and the stuffing will be leaked out..
After preparing a puri add 1  tbsp of the ravva mixture/powder on one side of the puri.
Apply a little water to the ends with index finger.
And affix the 2 ends firmly to join together,and check that the filling will not come out while deep frying.
Place a pan with oil in it for deep frying.
Fry in medium heat ,by placing 3 to 4 kajjikayalu at a time.
Fry them till light brown and place on a tissue paper.Store them after they are cool.

They remain for more than 10 days.

PALU PAYASAM / MILK KHEER

PALU PAYASAM / MILK KHEER
Palu payasam is a delicious variety of payasam,very tasty especially children love it..
Materials:

Milk - Half litre
3% milk

Rice - 50 gms

Sugar- 125 gms

Elaichi powder- 1/2 tsp
Dry fruits - each 1 tbsp


 (cashew,badam and raisins)

Condensed milk-2 tbsp

Colour

Essence 4 drops

Method:

Wash and soak rice for 20 min.
After 20 min,take off the excess water and grind into a paste
Take a micro safe bowl,add 2 tsp ghee and micro it for 30 seconds.Remove it ouside and add the dry fruits and again micro it for 1 minute,take out and keep aside.
In a big  microsafe bowl,boil milk  at 40 % for 10 min,in between stir it thrice,beware while boiling milk or it may spill out.
Add rice paste and sugar to the boiled milk,and micro it in 60% for 4 min.
Remove it outside and stir it then again micro it in 60% for another 4 min.
Remove it outside,again stir it,now add the  condensed milk ,stir it well,and micro it for another 3 min.
Lastly remove it ,and add essence,colour,elaichi powder,and fried dry fruits and micro it in 40%for 5 minutes.
Mix it twice ,in between,and garnish it with dry fruits.
Pala payasam thickens to semi solid consistancy after it is chilled.But if u need it to be in thin consistancy micro it for only 3 to 4 minutes in 40 %,and lessen the rice quantity a little in the beginning itself..

Serve chilled..

SUJI HALWA-BOBBATTU

SUJI HALWA-BOBBATTU/ SOJIAPPAM SHALLOW FRY
Suji halwa bobbattu tastes yummy,we shallo fried it due to calorie conscious.Previously we used to deep fry it,then it was called as Sojiappam.

Materials:
For Halwa:
Suji 1 cup
Sugar 1 cup
Ghee 3 tbsp
Water 2 cups
Place a heavy bottomed vessel on the stove,add 1 tsp ghee and roast the suji ravva in med temp till light brown .Keep it aside.
Add sugar and water in a seperate bowl and let it boil,after it is boiled add suji ravva slowly and cook in a low temp.
Now add ghee and cook till it turns in to a halwa paste,leaving the sides.
Switch off the stove,cover with a lid and allow to cool.
After it is cool,make small portions into round balls n keep them covered.
For Poli/bobbattu:
Maidha-2 cups
Salt a pinch
Water
Oil 2 to 3 tbsp
Mix maidha  well with water into a smooth  dough  ,like we prepare for puris.
Lastly pour 2 tbsp oil and mix n pat with the hands.It will be smooth .Keep it aside for more than one hour..it should be done before preparing the halwa.
After one hour make small portions into balls n keep them covered.
Method:
Taka a plantain leaf/plastic foil spread a few drops oil with your hand,take a small ball of maidha and spread it with your hands,in to a small puri.
Then take one halwa round ball,and keep it in the puri and cover from 4 sides.
Now again press with your oily  hand and spread it ,and place directly on tawa and shallow fry with oil/ghee as per your choice..
If you are not calorie conscious deep fry in ghee /oil.
A sweet item which we can offer as prasadam,children love them..This recipe is straightly from my sister padmas kitchen..

SEMIYA-UPMA

SEMIYA-UPMA
Materials:
Semiya-2 cups
Semiya should be roasted with a tsp of ghee into very light brown colour.
Salt
Ginger pieces 2 tsp
Green chillie slits 2 tsp
Curry leaves very few
Oil 2 to 3  tbsp
Mustard seeds 1/2 tsp
Urad daal 1 tsp
Channa daal 1 tsp
Cashew nuts/ground nuts 2 tsp

Method:
Place a pan on the stove and add oil to it.
After it is heated add mustard seeds,urad daal and channa daal,and cashew/groundnuts and toss well.
After they stop spluttering add ginger pieces and green chilli pieces and lastly add curry leaves and mix well.
Now add 4 cups of water and salt,and let it boil.
After it starts boiling,slowly add the roasted semiya and mix well.
Turn the flame from med to low and let it boil.
In a few min it will be cooked and become thick.
Place a lid and cover it,let be in sim/low.
After a few minutes switch it off and keep it aside..
Sprinkle  1 tsp of lemon juice and mix well
Serve hot with a  chutney..

SOYA TOMATO CURRY

SOYA TOMATO CURRY
Ingredients:

• Soya/peas(soaked )- 1 cup
• Tomatoes2 nos chopped
• Chopped onion pieces 1/2 cup
• Green chilli slits  of 4 nos
• Dhania powder 1/2 tsp
• Jeera powder 1/2 tsp
• red chilli powder 1/2 tsp
• Salt
• Garam masala powder (optional)
• Oil 3 tbsp
• Mustard seeds 2 pinches
• Urad daal 1/2 tsp

Method:

• Place a pan on the stove and add oil to it.
• After the oil is heated add the mustard seeds and urad daal and mix well.
• After they stop popping add finely chopped onion ,green chillie slits, tomato pieces, soya, dhania powder, jeera powder and cook in a low flame. We can add a cup of water now for gravy.
• After they are cooked add chilli powder and salt and simmer it.Switch off after it is cooked and transfer in to a serving bowl.
• Very ideal with rotis and chapathis..

CARROT HALWA

CARROT HALWA
Carrot halwa,for the first time i prepared in micro,it was very simple and easy.

Materials:
Grated carrot 2 cups
Condensed milk 3 tbsp
Milk 2 1/2 cups
Ghee 2 tsp
Sugar 1/2 cup
Cardamom powder 1/2 tsp
Cashew n  raisins 2 tbsp
Method:
Place Microwave safe bowl add 1/2 tsp ghee and micro it for 30 sec.
Then add cashew and raisins and micro it for 30 sec.

Remove them aside into a plate,and add a tsp of ghee and grated carrot to the bowl.

Micro high it for 2 minutes.

Remove it and mix well,it will become softnow add milk and micro high for 4 minutes.

Stir once by removing it outside.
Remove it ouside stir well and now add condensed milk to it and micro high it for 5 minutes.
Mix well by removing it outside..
Now add sugar, elaichi powder,colour (optional) and cashew and raisins and  lastly micro it for 5 minutes ,stir once in between .

Remove it and mix well and transfer in to a serving bowl and serve hot..

Both children and elders love this dish..

STAR FRUIT -JAM

STAR FRUIT-JAM
I experimented preparing of jam with star fruit ,it was sour sweet n yummy which children love with bread/dosas/rotis or even puris..
Materials:
Star fruit - 1 cup
Chopped into pieces
Sugar 1 cup
for more sweetness 2 cups totally
Ghee 2to 3  tsp
Colour-optional
Method:

Take 1 cup of chopped starfruit pieces and grind it into a paste,(do not add water),as the fruit itself has a lot of juice init.Place a microwave safe bowl and place 1 tsp of ghee in it,thenafter heat in a microwave for 30 seconds.

Then remove it outside and add the starfruit pulp/paste and microwave for 2 min in high.

Then remove it outside and add sugar and again microwave it for 6 min.Mean while mix it for every 2 minutes.

Then remove from microwave mix well and add 1 tsp of ghee.Then  micro wave it for 3 minutes in 40%(360)
Remove and mix well,and microwave it at 20% for 2 min.
Remove it from oven and mix well..
Totally  it takes 13 minutes..
If u add more sugar microwave it for another minute more..

STAR FRUIT- RASAM

STAR FRUIT - RASAM
My friend has send me star fruits,but i donno any recipes as such with it..so wanna try some recipes with them.After knewing the nutritional values and the vitamins, fibre ,etc i did not want to waste them.Instantly i made rasam/charu with it,and it was very very tasty.
Star fruit 1 no
washed and chopped in to pieces.
Salt
For seasoning:
Oil 2 tbsp
Mustard seeds 1/2 tsp
Jeera 1/2 tsp
Methi seeds a pinch
Red chillies 3 nos
Green chillies 3 nos
Hing
Curry leaves

Method:

Place the chopped star fruit pieces in a micro safe bowl with 1 cup of water ,micro high for 3to 4 minutes..

Remove it outside and let it cool.

After it is cool grind in to a paste with the left over water in it.
Now add 2  cups of more  water to the paste and mix well.Add salt to it.
Now prepare seasoning in a kadai.Place oil and the seasoning materials,mustard seeds,jeera,red chilli slits,green chilli slits,methi seeds,hing
and after they stop spluttering add curry leaves and grren chilli slits.

For seasoning in microwave,add oil in the bowl micro high for 20 seconds,then remove out and add all the materials of seasoning except curry leaves and green chilli slits and ginger slits and micro high for 1 minute.Take off add the seasoning to the star fruit mixture along with  curry leaves,green chilli and ginger slits and mix well.

Switch off the stove.
Add the seasoning to star fruit mixture and boil well for 5 minutes in micro high ,in microwave or boil for 10 min on the stove.The best combination with this recipe is nuvvula podi/sesame powder with hot steamed rice and ghee ..