Thursday, September 29, 2011

Onion Tomato Raita

Vegetable pulav and  raita is the good combination. Raitas are very easy to prepare. You can make different kinds of raita using. cucumber/dhuthi. spinach. karela, yellow pumpkin, boondhi, and ladyfinger.


Raitha
Onion Tomato Raita

Onion Tomato Raita


  • Yogurt.....................1 cup
  • Chopped Onion......1/4 cup
  • Chopped Tomato....1/4 cup
  • Green Chili..............2
  • Mustard Seed.........1 tsp
  • Broken Red Chili.....2
  • Salt to Taste
  • Coriander Leaves

Method


  • Churn the yogurt and add the onion, tomato salt and green chili..
  • Mix well, Heat a pan with 1tsp oil, add the mustard and red chili.
  • When it crackles. add to the raita.
  • Sprinkle the chopped coriander leaves.

Friday, September 9, 2011

Pasi Parippu Payasam (Parippu Pradhaman)

Pasi Parippu Payasam is one of the delicious desserts in Kerala and Tamil Nadu. It is very simple to prepare. I always make this dessert  whenever  we invite our relatives to our house.


Pasi parippu payasam

Ingredients
  • Moong Dhal........................1 cup
  • Jaggery................................1 1/2 cup
  • Coconut Pieces...................2 tsp
  • Cashew Nuts......................2 tbsp
  • Cardamom Powder............1/4 tsp
  • Coconut Milk.....................1 tin
Method

  • Fry the moong dhal (pasi parippu) (dry) till it becomes red.
  • Cook the dhal adding enough water in pressure cooker for one whistle.
  • Then add jaggery and boil till it mixes well with the dhal. 
  • Add the coconut milk.It should not boil after adding milk. 
  • Heat a pan with 1tsp ghee add coconut pieces, cashews and fry till they become red. 
  • Add to the payasam Sprinkle cardamom powder.