Tender Coconut Chutney/Dip

Author : Rev      Blog : Relish Delish...      Date : 4/15/2013 4:19:00 PM

'Being a South Indian brought up in the East & in a cosmo city I have enjoyed all the multi-cultural cuisines there. I developed a taste different from that of a typical South-Indian.All dishes ranging from Bihari, Bengali, Maharashtrian, Gujarati, Punjabi, Sindhi and of course South Indian is what I have grown up with.But, each time my mother prepared Dosas I would ask her to necessarily grind some fresh coconut chutney for me. I loved it more with the chutney than a Sambar or a(...)'

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Sprouted Green Moong Parantha (Sprouted Green Gram Flat Bread)

Author : Rev      Blog : Relish Delish...      Date : 4/11/2013 2:21:00 PM

'I was watching Turban Tadka on FoodFood Channel which showed Chef Harpal cooking this parantha.However, I was not able to watch the entire show so missed out on half of the recipe.That did not stop me from trying this recipe though.Green Gram are a great source for healthy skin & protect us against many illnesses.Many call it POWER FOOD!Most legumes when sprouted become an excellent source of nutrients! Most of us prepare either curries or salads out of these however try th(...)'

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Aloo Kaju Poha (Beaten Rice Stir Fry with Potato & Cashew)

Author : Rev      Blog : Relish Delish...      Date : 4/6/2013 6:16:00 PM

'Hi friends!Back to blogging after a small break. My husband met with a car accident & so that kept me really occupied. He had to undergo a Maxillo-facial surgery to correct the facial fractures & with Lord Shiva's blessings he has recovered well.Today morning I wanted to eat something light but healthy. So, I thought it is the right day to revisit my blog with yet another version of the Poha that I cook.We need:Beaten Rice/Poha: 250 gmsPotato - 1, choppedPeanuts - handfulCas(...)'

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Rava Laadu (Rava Laddoo, Suji ke ladoo, Sweet Semolina Balls)

Author : Rev      Blog : Relish Delish...      Date : 12/26/2012 5:27:00 PM

'100 followers & counting! :))))Good reason to be all smiles..right!?The best part when I go back home for vacations is I get to stay with my in-laws & my parents, more or less at the same time. They all live in the same city :)Much before the Diwali holidays I had called my mother to tell her that I was craving for the lovely sweets like Karjikai (Gujia) & Rava Laadu (Rava Laddoo) that she prepares & so she suggested that I learn those this time over when I assist he(...)'

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Spiced Tomato Coconut Rice

Author : Rev      Blog : Relish Delish...      Date : 10/25/2012 11:44:00 AM

'Are we talking about quick cooking!? Yes, We are!Being a south Indian all my friends ask me to cook lemon rice, curd rice, tamarind rice, coconut rice & tomato rice for them quite often. This time I had some time to click the pic so here comes my recipe for some Spiced Tomato Coconut Rice.This serves as one of the tangy tasty filling dishes for dinner.There are variations to this which I will keep posting. However, for this one all you need is:1 cup dessicated Coc(...)'

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Lauki Thepla (Spiced Indian Flat-bread)

Author : Rev      Blog : Relish Delish...      Date : 10/15/2012 11:27:00 AM

'Gujarati recipes are always liked by my folks at home. This time around I tried the Lauki theplas.These theplas are not just tasty but also works very well to fill in your tummy. During my school days I have always gorged on the tiffin boxes my Gujarati friends would get & finish it off much before the snack breaks. I classify this as a perfect snack! Works fine for breakfast as well.I dedicate this post to all my Gujju friends! :)This is a HIT if you travel long distance b(...)'

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Oats Upma - Lunch Box Idea

Author : Rev      Blog : Relish Delish...      Date : 10/11/2012 5:42:00 PM

'When it comes to cooking for breakfast or lunch I keep it simple.With a job which involves a lot of travel across the country I have to treat myself to the food at various restaurants & snack bars & the same goes for my husband so, whenever in town I prefer to cook at home  for my husband & myself.There is a cafeteria & quite a few eateries within my work campus however, I think no food can match a simple home cooked food. But WHAT!? isn't it?I spend a lot of ti(...)'

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Nostalgic Aviyal

Author : Rev      Blog : Relish Delish...      Date : 9/14/2012 5:33:00 PM

'Well, it is true that we all love our mothers & they are the most special ones in all our lives. One of the reasons from the ever-long list is their strong intuition. A few days back I was missing my mom, so I decided to call her up & hey she already knew that I was missing her. We chatted for long that day! I had also mentioned how much I missed the food she prepares so lovingly!So, before we ended the call she asked me to prepare some good lunch for myself &(...)'

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Rajma / Red Kidney Beans Curry

Author : Rev      Blog : Relish Delish...      Date : 9/2/2012 8:12:00 AM

'Rajma Chawal is my all time favourite!I was introduced to this only in Delhi after I reached here for my Graduation in the year 2002.Since then I order for this one wherever possible. And, cook whenever I want a quick delicious meal.Only trouble being I have to soak them for over 7 hours or pressure cook really long if not soaked.So, I announce the menu a day before I want to indulge in this & I have never been stopped. Yeah! everyone at home loves it too.You will need:Rajma - 2(...)'

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Punjabi Chhole (Chickpeas)

Author : Rev      Blog : Relish Delish...      Date : 8/25/2012 10:46:00 AM

'My husband told me yesterday that we have some guests coming over for breakfast today.I had just started thinking about the menu for the next day morning & my husband expresses his wish to eat some Chhole Puri. Voila! I get an idea & rush to the kitchen to soak the chickpeas to be used the next day.There are many versions of cooking these chickpeas & this is one of the ways our Punjabi community in India cooks.It is very tangy & spicy & usually served with Puri. (...)'

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Steamed Bananas (Nendran Pazham)

Author : Rev      Blog : Relish Delish...      Date : 8/23/2012 6:29:00 PM

'Yes! You can bake, steam, fry, grill & even boil your plantains/bananas.Try them all! But what I am to share with you today makes for a great breakfast or snack.It is very healthy too. Great carbohydrate source! Well, that is not all my Doctor brother says it is a storehouse of all kinds of essential nutrients like potassium, magnesium & dietary fiber.Works best for people suffering with gastric ulcers & helps keep a healthy digestive tract. It is also known to prev(...)'

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Kalimirch Paneer (Cottage Cheese in peppery gravy)

Author : Rev      Blog : Relish Delish...      Date : 6/17/2012 11:15:00 AM

'Peppery! A strong flavor!How does it sound to you? Well, to me it sounds delicious.The goodness of  pepper (good for calorie reduction) in the soft, sweet & creamy gravy just makes me drool.All we need to do is add the right bit of pepper to get the desired twist for your eagerly waiting taste buds.We need:Paneer/Cottage Cheese - 200 gmsPeppercorns -10-15 (crushed)Onions - 3 medium sizedBay leaves - 2Badi Elaichi (Black Cardamom) - 2Curd - 1 cupSugar - 1 tspSalt - As per ta(...)'

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Happy Vishu with Raisin Paal Payasam (Kheer)

Author : Rev      Blog : Relish Delish...      Date : 4/13/2012 8:26:00 AM

'HAPPY VISHU, HAPPY BAISAKHI, HAPPY POILA BAISHAKH, TAMIL PUTANDU VAZHTHIKAL TO ONE & ALL!!! :) :) :)Friends, today in the midst of work & some more work I didnt really know what to prepare for this auspicious day.I remember when at home with parents how my father would adorn the puja space of our home with lots of fresh beautiful fruits, vegetables, some oraments, silver coins & many many flowers. My mother would further beautify the space with her special kolams.Ap(...)'

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My Quick Cupparoni (Macaroni)

Author : Rev      Blog : Relish Delish...      Date : 4/12/2012 4:26:00 PM

'Haha sounds so smilar to the new advt. on TV for the Maggi Souperoni. isnt it? If you didnt watch it yet, no problem! The names only rhyme & both recipes are different with only the macaroni in common.I came back from work real hungry & this has been happening to me since a week & I end up eating all oily junk. Though Macaroni aint a very healthy option yet is anyday better than what I was stuffing my tummy with. Guess it is prepared with Durum wheat so shouldnt be bad. (...)'

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Fava Beans Rice

Author : Rev      Blog : Relish Delish...      Date : 11/27/2011 7:06:00 PM

'Oh yes! You can quickly make some lip smacking rice with these Fava Beans in it.Fava Beans are also called Broad Beans. Avarakai in Tamil.It is high in Protein & Fiber but low on Fats so it surely should be tried.So let's get to cooking.Get ready with:Cooked Rice - 1 BowlBroad Beans - 12Spring Onions - 2Salt - As per tasteOil - 2 teaspoonsPut it together:Trim the beans & chop each in 2 or 3 parts. You may chop them according to your wish however I like them bigger (...)'

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Stir Fried Chinese Green Beans

Author : Rev      Blog : Relish Delish...      Date : 11/17/2011 7:08:00 PM

'I remember going to Mainland China to enjoy some authentic chinese food which I totally freak out on. When I first tried them at the buffet I knew I had to cook these at home. These lovely fresh looking beans are first steamed & then thrown into the pan along with some delicious flavors. They make a great dish to go with any Chinese dinner, and the best part is... it can be prepared just in a few minutes.Everytime I indulge in these stir fried green beans which is simp(...)'

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Celebrations with my Veggie Pizza!!!

Author : Rev      Blog : Relish Delish...      Date : 11/15/2011 3:05:00 PM

'Hello Folks!Finally after more than 3 months I get some time to write. Good news is I roped in a new work assignment for myself which has kept me very very busy. My domain still remains the same. However, this is an MNC & one of the best organization yet.So I celebrate my comeback to Blogger & the new opportunity not with sweets but with my all time favorite Veggie Pizza. One of the easiest Pizzas ever!All you need is a packet of mozarella cheese, a Pizza base, 2 choppe(...)'

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