Posts Tagged ‘ vegetarian ’

Steamed Chicken / Vegetable Momo with Spicy Momo sauce ..!

February 23, 2012

Momos are dumplings filled with a choice of spiced minced meat or vegetables and then steamed or fried as per choice – a delicious healthy snack..! . . I have had a very long week after Valentines. No, I have not been nursing my Valentines Day hangover, but my loved laptop decided to crash last week and I had to send it to the doctors. Now, all bloggers will agree with me that being stranded on a no internet world is a nightmare. I felt like I had lost touch with so many of my friends and a part of…

Lasagna – a quick meal & New Year resolutions.!

January 5, 2012

A lasagna makes for a simple yet classic meal on any day of the week – a delight for kids and adults alike. Enjoy..! . . Lasagna is a classic Italian dish that has gained immense popularity and fan following over time. It is made out of Lasagna noodles (flat rectangle pieces of pasta) combined with a classic bechamel sauce and a tomato based meat or vegetarian gravy. This is one of my daughters favorite dishes, and mine too. We do not make this at home too often because it is a bit heavy on the calories and definitely not a diet food as…

Chellamani Snack – a Spiced Fried Idli with Tomato Chutney

October 15, 2011

A remix of leftover idli batter spiced with shallots, ginger and green chilies and served with a chutney of choice - Chellamani Snack. What is the most commonly prepared food in the kitchen of South Indian homes? Well, apart from the curd rice, that would be the quintessential ghee laden dosa and the idli. They are often served with idli podi a, a spicy dried powder which is often referred to as gun powder by my kids because of its spice. Most women make idli batter for a week and store it in big containers in the fridge so…

Beetroot Pachadi

June 13, 2011

A bowl of lovely pink pachadi made of spiced grated beetroot and thick glorious curd – a must have. Beetroot is one of the most underrated yet nutritional vegetable available.Beetroot contains no fat, very few calories and is a great source of fibre.Beetroot has for many years been used as a treatment for cancer in Europe. Specific anti-carcinogens are bound to the red colouring matter which supposedly helps fight against cancer and beetroot also increases the uptake of oxygen by as much as 400 percent (femail.com.au). Beetroot juice has been shown to lower blood pressure and thus help prevent cardiovascular problems. Research published…

Achinga Payar Mezhukkupuratti – Long beans Stir Fry

June 10, 2011

Achinga Payar Mezhukkupuratti – Long beans Stir Fry is one of the tastiest preparations in Kerala cuisine. Achinga Payar Mezhukkupuratti It is very hard to get kids to eat their vegetables. I know there must be a lot of mothers (fathers?) nodding their heads in agreement out there. I have a lot of trouble getting my kids to take their veggies. No amount of coaxing, threatening or bribery can get them to touch it, especially my color conscious Ryan. But this is one recipe that I manage to get them to eat. Reduce the chili if you want a…

Kaplanga Cherupayar Thoran – Papaya Green Gram Stir Fry

April 23, 2011

Father, into your hands I commit my spirit. (Luke 23:46) Yesterday was Good Friday, also known as Holy Friday or Easter Friday. This day is observed in remembrance of the crucifixion of Jesus Christ and his death at Calvary. According to the Gospels Lord Jesus was betrayed by his disciple Judas and handed over to the High priest of the church.The charge against him was that he was ”the son of God”. He was later brought to Pilate and by the demand of the public and higher authorities of the Church. “Crucify him” (Mark 15:6-14) they said. Pilate’s wife had seen Jesus in a dream earlier…

Mixed Vegetable Kurma.. an easy way..!!

April 20, 2011

Lent is coming to a close. It is the last few days of fasting. For those who are unaware, Lent is the period of fasting and prayers starting from Ash Wednesday and ending on easter Sunday. Ash Wednesday is the day when pastors mark the foreheads of Christians with ashes as a reminder that we are created from dust and to dust we shall return.Easter is the celebration of Jesus’ resurrection from the dead, following his crucifixion and death on Good Friday.The 40 days between these two is the time when Christians all over the world unite in prayers and self denial,…

Black Eye Bean Thoran – a vegetarian side dish..!

April 9, 2011

A combination of black eye bean, grated coconut, shallots and chili makes a very tasty vegetarian side- black eye bean thoran.!! This is one pure vegetarian side dish that my family loves. Now for me that is a great thing, because we are unfortunately not a very vegetable happy family. It is an immense task to just get my tough ones to eat their plate of veggies. but this dish helps out a lot because it combine the protein of the pulses and the nutrition of the veggies and has a delicious taste that leaves the young ones asking for seconds.

Chakkakuru Manga Charu – Jackfruit seeds and green mango curry..

March 19, 2011

A wholesome vegetarian dish of jackfruit seeds simmered with green mangoes in a coconut based gravy – Chakakuru Manga Charu ( Jackfruit seeds and mango curry) I am in Gods own country now, a land rich in coconuts, jackfruits, mangoes and culinary varieties. A land where the best mangoes are showing their green brilliance waiting to take on the ripe yellow – orange “ come and eat me “ look..!! It is indeed the most wondrous sight to sit in your home balcony and look out at the mango trees, swaying in the slight breeze, the youthful green mangoes dancing…