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Applam VathakuzhambuIngredientsAppalam - 2 nos ( torn into small pieces)Mustard seeds - 1/2 tspWhole dry chilli - 2 nosToor dal - 1 tspChanna dal - 1 tspMethi seeds -  tspCurry leaves - fewAsafetida - few pinchTamarind - Gooseberry size( soaked in water and extracted)Red chilli powder - 1 tspCoriander powder - 3 tspSalt to tasteOil - 1 cupApplam Kuzhambu RecipeMethod1. Heat oil in a pan, add mustard seeds, whole dry chilli,...

Color blocking is not a fashion trend for the faint of heart. Wearing multiple shades of blue, orange, and red (at the same time) screams "LOOK AT ME DAMMIT!" But for an overcast day like today, its the only way to remind yourself that indeed, it is spring.{Bangles on the same wrist as my watch is, like, my new favorite thing}While I am both bold in appearance and opinion, my wardrobe would suggest something else. Until recently,...

  I dont know what to say about this banana ice-cream bar, except you guys definitely got to try this out. This is my first attempt to make this delicious and tasty cold banana ice-cream bar, and it is oh so GOOD!! The even BEST part is, its super easy to make.!!    Heres how you can make it:4 apple bananas (chuối sứ) or any kind of banana you prefer1 cup coconut cream⅓ cup roasted peanuts (finely...

Diabetes mellitus is a group of metabolic diseases where a dog has a high level of glucose in his blood. It can be the body to produce enough insulin or cells respond to the insulin produced the pancreas. Dog diabetes are classified into three types: type1 diabetes, diabetes type 2 and gestational diabetes. The usual treatment includes usually exercise, diabetic dog food, and in severe cases, insulin is administered to control...

Learn how to make Soya Chunks Pulao in easy methodSoya Chunks PulaoIngredientsBasmati rice- 2 cupsSoya chunks/ Meal maker nuggets- 20 to 30 nosOnion medium thinly sliced- 2 nosTomato small chopped- 2 nosGreen chilly broken- 5 nos( +/- to taste)Ginger and Garlic paste- 1 tbspCoriander leaves- 1/4 bunchMint leaves- 1 bunchGaram Masala powder- 2 tspSalt to tasteGhee/ Butter- 2 tbspFor temperingCinnamon- 1" stickCloves- 4 nosCardamom-...

This is sooo not what I had wanted for dinner last night.  I had started the day with a measley breakfast and proceeded with a paupers lunch and, as the day faded, I was starving.  As sometimes happens, however, it got to be late, too late really to fix anything substantial. Still, I had a hankering for something good (you know that feeling, when you want something good,...

Prep Time: about 20 mins Rise Time: 45-60 mins Cook time: 6 and 12 -15 minsOven Temp: 475Dough:3 cups flour1 cup milk (or water)1 tsp dry yeast2 tbsp olive oil (or veggi oil)1 tsp salt (optional)1 tsp sugar (optional)Heat the milk (or water) on the stove or in the microwave to around 120 degrees. I just use my finger to try and guess the temp. It just needs to be a bit hotter then room temp. Add the yeast. Let it sit for 8-10...

Easy family comfort food- chicken and rice bake with spinach.Looking for weeknight supper ideas for the (can you believe it's that time of year again?) back-to-school frenzy? This super simple toss-together recipe is budget-friendly and versatile. If you don't have chicken on hand try using pieces of cooked turkey or your favorite sausage. Vegetarian? Use a can of white or black beans instead. The Mediterranean and Santa Fe- thanks...

Dear foodies How are you? Thanks to FB I could only know how many great dishes you have posted at your blog. But could hardly read any. I was back home on a brief vacation and will vanish again into the deserts by next week. Sahara permitting,  this should be my last visit and will be in kitchen full time after that. There was not much of kitchen activities this time. But managed to make a awesome mango...