Sooji Gothambu Payasam

IngredientsGothambu Nurukku- 1 1/2 cupGrated coconut-of 5Jagerry -less than 1/2 kgCashew nuts-50gmThega kothu-handfulSalt-one pinchWater-3 LGhee-2 tbspPreparationTake 3 types of coconut milk from 5 coconut .1 1/2 cup of onnam palu(first extract),4 cup of randam palu and 4 cup of moonam palu and keep aside.Wash the wheat thoroughly and cook by adding 3 lit of water .In cooker 5-6 whistle is enoughWhen done strain and pour some more hot water to the...

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Semiya Payasam/Vermicelli payasam

IngredientsVermicelli – 100 gm..Ghee-2tspSugar -according to ur tasteCashew nuts-handfulFresh milk-1 litWater-1/2 litRaisins-10MethodHeat a pan and add ghee ..Then add vermicelli and fry it till light brown..(don`t fry too much )..In between boil 1/2 lit water …When the vermicelli is fried then add this to the boiled water and close the pot for 2 min and cook ..Then open the lid and stir occasionally..Once the vermicelli become soft then add sugar..Stir...

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Pineapple Payasam

IngredientsPineapple-2cupSugar-1/2cupMedium thick coconut milk-3cupCondensed milk-1/2cupSabudana (chowari)-1/2cupSalt-a pinchDried ginger powder-2 pinchCardamom powder-1/4tspGhee-1tsp(opt)Cashew nuts-10(opt)Yellow colour-2tsp (mix one pinch into 2tsp of water)MethodChop pineapple into fine pieces.Cook them in 1 cup of water along with 2tbsp of sugar .When cooled grind this cooked pineapple in to fine paste.Take a deep bottomed pan ,add sugar to this...

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Palpayasam

IngredientsPayasam rice-1/2 cupMilk-1 1/2 literWater-5 1/2 cupSugar-1 1/2cupCardamom powder-1/4tsp (opt)Cashew nut -10 roasted(opt)MethodIn a deep bottomed kadai (we usually use uruli for making payasam) or in cooker add 1 1/2 Lil of milk ,2 1/2 cup of water and 1/2 cup of sugar .Cook them in a very low flame .Stir well occasionally .Cook this milk till its become 1/2lit .By that time u can see  a light pink colour   .Now add washed...

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Palada -Onam Special

Palada is my favorite payasam ..When u think of sadya first u remember about this right .. ..I think like me many of u love this delicious ,mouth watering palada payasam….There is no such big deal in making this ..So when u feel like drinking ur fav payasam try this .IngredientsAda-200gm( small sized ada..It is available in all most all Indian storesMilk-3 LSugar -750gm(or according to ur taste)Salt-one pinchDry Ginger Powder(Chukku)-1/2tspCardamom...

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Mambazha Payasam /Mango Payasam

IngredientsRipe Mango-6 big (Preferably Alphonso )Grated Coconut-3Sago(Chowari)-100gmTender coconut-1Jaggery-450gmCoconut pieces -few (opt)Cashew nuts-handfulGhee-3tbspMilk(pasuvin palu)11/2cup(375ml)Cardamom powder-1/2tspDry ginger powder(chukku podi)-one pinchSalt-one pinchHoney-1tspPreparationCook sago in 5 cups of water in medium heat and keep aside .If u cook sago in less water it wont cook well or remain uncooked and sticky .Cut tender coconut...

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Kadala Parippu Pradhaman

Pradhaman is a sweet dish in the form of a thick liquid. It is made with white sugar or jaggery to which milk or coconut milk is added and cooked for a long time. [Courtesy :WikiPedia]Pradhaman is of various types, Jackfruit Pradhaman (chakka pradhaman), aval Pradhaman, Parippu Pradhaman, Palada Pradhaman (Ada Pradhaman) etc..Kadala Parippu prathaman is one of the delicious payasam of kerala ..U can try this for onam sadya …Surely u will like this...

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Ada Pradhaman-Onam Special

The actual showing everyone`s favorite Ada Pradhaman …Dedicating to any or all my buddies who's waiting for to celebrate Onam …Hope u all will enjoy this but going to do this ….Hope u will tell me the end result ..IngredientsAda -1 packet (200gm)Sago(sabudana/chauwari)-1/4cup(optional)1st extract of Coconut milk-3cup2nd extract of coconut milk-3cup3rd extract of coconut milk-4cupJaggery-400gmCashew nuts-100gmCoconut pieces-few(cut in to small pieces)Dried...

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Ethakka Varuthathu/Raw Banana Chips (Upperi)

I'm here following a lengthy break ..Could unable to update my quality recipes within the last 30 days ..But nonetheless I get a warm support from the dear readers buddies..Thanks for your ..Onam is approaching and considered restarting my blog about this auspicious occasion..Today I'm having a super simple recipe however tasty d crunchy..A  Sadya cant be filled with out this ..Yea likely to present the preparation of ethakka upperi though its...

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Varuthu Aracha Sambar

I think we all love   the dishes that we make  ours elf  and really enjoy the process…….When i started cooking initially I was  the only one  who would appreciate my experimenting…..My poor  parents…!!! They used to look face to face  and say ..”Ha yea its good ,salt and chilly is bit high , can manage , still have to improve a lot.” .Now i know what kind of food i used to feed my parents in the name of experiments...

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Ulli Sambar/Small Onion Sambar

IngredientsSmall Onions-1 + 1/2 cupToor dal-1/2cupTurmeric powder-1tspDry red chilly-4Chana dal-1 1/2tbspCoriander seeds-1 1/2tbspFenugreek seeds-1tspMustard seeds-1tspCumin seeds-1/4tspAsafoetida-1/4tspUrad dal-1/4tspCurry leaves-2 stringsSalt-to tasteGrated Jagerry- 1 tspOil-2tbspTomato-3(chopped)Tamarind- gooseberry sizeWater-PreparationPressure cook  dal along with pinch of turmeric powder and salt .Keep aside .Soak the tamarind in hot water...

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Ulli Theeyal

IngredientsShallots (Small onion)- 200gmsRed chilly – 5-6nosGrated coconut – 1\2Coriander seeds – 11/2tbspTurmeric powder – 1\4 tspTamarind – 1 small lemon sizeCoconut oil – 2 table spoonMustard seeds-1/2tspCurry leaves-1 stringSalt -to tastePreparationCut onion lengthwise into thin pieces.Fry red chilly,coriander seeds ,coconut and turmeric powder till it become brown in colour.Grind it into a fine smooth paste.Heat oil in a pan or kadaiSplutter...

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Simple Pulisserry/Kachiya Moru

IngredientsThick butter milk or curd -1litSalt-to tasteFor grindingGrated Coconut -1/2cupGarlic flakes-3Cumin -1/2tspTurmeric powder-1/4tspGreen chilly-2For SeasoningCoconut oil-1tbspMustard seeds-1/4tspChopped small onion-3Dry red chilly-2Ginger-very small piece(opt)Fenu greek seeds-10Curry leaves-1 stringPreparationGrind coconut,garlic,cumin,turmeric powder and green chilly into a veryfine paste.Mix the paste with buttermilk and add salt.Keep on...

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Easy Mango Pickle/Manga Achar

IngredientsRaw mango-6Chilly Powder-3tbspTurmeric powder-1tspMustard -1tspAsafoetida powder(kayam)-1/4tspFenugreek Powder(uluva)-1/4tspSalt-neededSugar-1/2tspSesame  Oil/nallenna-5tbspVinegar-more than 1/4 cupGarlic-10 pods(julienned)Green chilly-4(minced)Curry leaves-2 springsSplit mustard seeds(kaduku parippu)-1/2tspPreparationChoose good raw mangoes.Wash well and cut into small pieces.To this add 2tbsp of salt and mix well with hand.Keep...

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Simple Kumbalaga Olan

IngredientsKumbalaga (Ash Gourd)-1cup(small pieces)Thick coconut milk-1cupGreen chilly-2(slits)curry leaves-1stringSalt -to tasteCoconut Oil-1tbspPreparationCook kumbalaga in a pressure cooker adding green chilly,salt ,curry leaves and water.When done open the cooker and mash the cooked kambalaga well..Now add the thick coconut milk and remove from the fire ..Finely add the coconut oil and mix well and close the cooker for 1 minute ..Now transfer...

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Kerala Sambar

IngredientsToor dal-1/4 cupDrumsticks(Muringakkai) – 1 no(cut lenghthwise)Lady`s finger(Vendakka) – 5-6 nos (cut in 2 inch length)Potatoes(large) – 2 nos(diced into big cubes)Elephant yam(Cheana) – A medium sized piece (diced)Brinjal(Vazhuthananga) – 1 no(diced)Amarakka – 5 – 6 nos(cut them in 2 inch length)Vellarikka – 3 small piecesOnion(large) – 1 no(big thick slices)Small onions(Cheriya ulli) – A handful (each cut into halves)Tomato – 1 no(More...

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