Loka Samastha Sukhino Bhavanthu!

Loka Samastha Sukhino Bhavanthu!

WELCOME :-)

warm WELCOME to my Hobby Lounge.
Just Recline, Relax smiley and Enjoy a "Good Time" @ My Hobby Lounge smiley

SEARCH

May 15, 2011

KADALA CURRY


 KADALA CURRY

The method i have given is the traditional way that is prepared in our home.

Ingridients  :
  1. small black channa - 1 cup (soak overnight & pressure cook)
  2. grated coconut  - 2 tbsp
  3. Red chilli  - 2 or 3
  4. Dhania - 1 tsp
  5. jeera - 1/4 tsp
  6. Small onion - 10 nos.
  7. Big onion - 1 chopped
  8. curry leaves - 1 sprig
  9. mustard - 1 tsp
  10. coconut oil - 1tbsp
  11. Tamarind water - 1 tbsp or puree of one tomato
  12. Salt to taste

This dish tastes better in coconut oil. 

Procedure :-

  • Heat a kadai, dry roast, red chilli, dhania, jeera separately and transfer to same plate. 
  • Now add grated coconut and roast till turns red & gives out good aroma. 
  • Transfer to a plate. 
  • Heat little coconut oil, saute small onions. transfer to coconut mixture. 
  • cool this and grind together with the dry roasted masals to a nice paste by adding water.

  • Heat oil, add mustard seeds, when splutters, add chopped onion saute till translucent.
  • If tomato is used, add it now and saute till raw smell goes.
  • Then add the boiled channa, required salt, ground masala. cover & cook in low flame for 5 minutes till the masala get absorbed in chana. 
  • Add curry leaves sprig and serve hot with puttu. 

This also goes well with plain rice, chapathi too.

Pazhampori

PAZHAMPORI

This is a snack from the state of Kerala made using 'Nendra Pazham' a specific big banana, fried in coconut oil,  which is speciality of Kerala. You can also call it Pazha Bajji.

Ingredients :



  1. Big Banana (Nendra Pazham / bada kela) - 1
  2. Madia - 2 tbsp
  3. Rice flour- 1 tpsp
  4. Turmeric powder - 2 pinch (natural colour)
  5. Salt to taste
  6. Sugar 1/2 tsp
  7. water
  8. Coconut Oil for frying
Pazhampori


Procedure :-

  • Mix the flours, turmeric powder, salt and sugar. 
  • By adding water, make a batter of thick consistency like a Dosa Batter.
  • Slice the banana vertically.Dip it in the batter and fry in oil till the the crust becomes crispy and golden in colour. 
  • Place them on an absorbent paper to remove excess oil and serve hot.

Purse (Crocheted)

I have crocheted this custom made purse for me. I am proudly carrying this with me for every shopping. When someone observes, enquires and praise my good work, i land in cloud nine.



Cardle cum purse

This was an olden goldie pattern which inspired me a lot to give it a try. When closed, it looks like a purse. When opened, the hood stands up and gives it a craddle look.


Hanging Mandir

This hanging Mandir for Lord Ganesh (jhoola) i made and gifted my Husband.


Your Kind Attention Please :-)

Thank you for paying a visit to My Hobby Lounge to view "Mira's Talent Gallery"

If you like My Hobby Lounge you can motivate by "Liking", "Sharing", "Tweeting", "Voting", "Following" "commenting" :-)

To get the latest updations, "subscribe" using your e-mail ID

Use "search" option for things you are looking for in My Talent Gallery.

Cookbook is given in dropdown list form for your convenience. You will find it on the right side column. Wish you a great time :-)