Onion n Tomato Uthapam

Bored of having idlis n dosa..then try making yummy uthapam's using the leftover batter.

Uthapam

Onion - 1 medium(chopped)

Tomato - 1 medium(chopped)

Green chill - 2(thinly chopped) 

Salt - if required

Oil/ghee

Method:-

1. Heat a non-stick pan .
2. Take a deep spoon to pour batter on the tawa.
3. Pour batter,do not spread it like u do for dosa.
4. Sprinkle little salt over the uthapam .(if desired)
5. Sprinkle chopped onions,tomatoes and green chilly over the uthapam.
6. Apply little oil/ghee.
7. Turn side and cook for a min.
8. Take it out on a plate and serve with chutney/sambar or u can consume it as it is.

 Its a vry simple way..u can do variations using your choice of veggies.(grated/chopped carrots,beans..anythg).NJOY!!!!

{Note:-For those who do not know ..how to prepare batter for dosa.soak 2 cups rice and 1 cup urad overnight or 2 hrs in hot water.Grind it using enough water..add salt and a handsfull of cooked rice during grinding(it makes the dosas soft n spongy)and leave it for 7-8 hrs to ferment.}

Pan Fry - TUNA

 My first ever trial on Tuna and 3rd attempt to make Fish recipe...i hate fish n its smell..but my hubby n son luvss fish fries..so no other option..banakar dena hi padega naaaaa..tried a vry simple way..hope u'l like it toooo.

Tuna(fresh/frozen) -5 to 6 pcs

Oil - for shallow frying

Haldi - 1/2tsp

Red chilli powder - 1 1/2tsp

Garam Masala - 1/2tsp

Pepper powder - 1 tsp

Salt

Vinegar - 2 to 3tbsp

Method:-

1. Wash tuna properly,pat dry tuna and cut into medium bite size pieces.
2. In a plate add all the masalas with salt.
3. Dip tuna pcs into this masala mix-cover all sides.
4. Sprinkle the vinegar over the tuna pcs.
5. Keep the tuna pcs covered for 10-15 min.
6. Heat oil in a tawa(non-stick) or grilling pan.
7. Shallow fry all the tuna pcs till they are crispy brown and properly cooked.

Njoy!!!

Batata Poha

Poha

Chirwa(thick) - 2 hands full
Onion(sliced) - 1 medium
Peanuts - 1 handsfull
Green chilly - 2 to 3(sliced)
Potato - 1 big(cubed)
Curry Leaves
Lemon juice - half lemon
Salt
haldi - 1 tsp
Mustard seeds
Oil- 2 tbsp

Method:-

1. Boil potatoes(nice soft).Keep aside.
2. Heat a wok,pour oil-splutter mustard seeds.
3. Add curry leaves n peanuts.
4. Later add onion and saute well till it turns light brown in colour.
5. Add haldi and green chilly.Mix well.

6.Mash potatoes(a little) with the help of a spoon.Add it and mix . 

7. Wash chirwa under tap water in a strainer..let it absorb little water(it will puff up).If using thin chirwa just sprinkle little water and make it moist. 
8. Mix in the salt,lemon juice and later the chirwa. 
9. Mix properly  for 5 min on low falme.

Serve hot with chutney/tomato ketchup -your choice , with evening Tea.

Besan Ladoo

Besan Ladoo

Besan- 2 cups
Ghee - 1/2cup
Sugar - 1 cup
Illachi - 5 pods(powdered)
Cashew nuts/Alomonds - 5 (optional)

Method:-

1.Roast besan in a wok for a minute.
2. Add ghee and roast again (say 3 to 5 min).
3. Do not let it burn or change the colour.
4. Ghee should cover full besan..it will resemble as bread crumbs.Turn of the heat.
5. Powder the sugar in a mixer.
6. Add freshly powdered illachi, sugar powder and nuts(if desired).
7. Let the mix cool for a while.
8. Try to make ladoos when it is warm enough to hold in hand.

(Makes around 12 ladoos

I personally don't like nuts in ladoos or burfis..so i didn't add any.

Store the ladoos in an airtight container..njoy between 3-4 days :))

Eggless Vanilla Cake

Another recipe from Raks..i think am becoming a huge fan of her recipes..her step to step demonstration n recipes are so simple n helpful..frnds do try dis n all her dishes..all Superb!!

Original recipe is Eggless vanilla cake with chocolate frosting..but let me first tell u hw to prepare an eggless cake.

Maida	1 1/2 cups
Corn flour	3 tbsp
Sugar	3/4 cup
Baking powder	1 tsp
Baking soda	1/2 tsp
Oil	1/2 cup
Curd	1 cup
Vanilla essence	1 tsp

Eggless vanilla cake

Method:-

•  Pre-heat oven @180 degree.
• Sieve maida n corn flour atleast 2 times(to mix proprely).
• Take a bowl and mix curd and sugar.mix well till sugar dissolves.
• Add baking powder and baking soda and let it rest for 2-3 min
• The above mixture will become little frothy.To this,add vanilla essence and oil.
• Then add maida mix(1tbsp at a time).Mix well.
• Now grease a baking dish and dust it with maida.



Eggless vanilla cake with chocolate frosting

• Pour the above cake mix and bake it for 35-40min(or until the toothpick or knife comes out clear)

For frosting 

Butter - 1/4cup

Cocoa pwdr - 1/3cup

Milk - 1/6cup

Powdered sugar/icing sugar - 1 1/2cup

Vanilla ess - 1/2tsp

Method:-

• Melt butter in a pan on low flame.
• Add cocoa pwdr and mix well.(do not mix too fast..i did so n my frosting started breaking after 1 hr..pls do not mix too hard)
• Add vailla ess,milk and powdered sugar and mix proprely to get a spreading consistency.
• Trim all d sides of cake and apply the frosting.
• Decorate the cake as u wish.
• Let it set for a few min.

NJOY!!!!!!