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FB page @ Mira's Talent GalleryMirahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05018653951878982995noreply@blogger.comBlogger603125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1721819736613321044.post-32125842249210636782022-11-18T00:59:00.007-08:002022-11-18T04:31:51.030-08:00The Root & the Big Family Tree<p> The Root & the Big Family Tree🌳</p><p>If a tree has to be nourished the root has to be taken care. The fertilizers & the water are fed through the root.</p><p>Our Sanathana Dharma indirectly was teaching us that and the family system of ancient India before any foreign rule, realized that and practiced it by nurturing the girl child and women in the family.</p><p>Education was nothing but art of living then. Ladies were educated, humble and brave. Ladies taught their children & girls their younger siblings, the epics , puranas in the story form which taught us art of living (the dos & dont's). Chatrapati Shivaji Raje learnt a lot from those stories listening to jijabai and followed the same when imprisoned by Aurangazeb. (Hiding in thevfruit basket). This is just a sample! There were many heroes and heroins in our land had who were nutured by their roots in the name of mothers & grandmothers. Our history instead of being made, if was dug properly, it would have been a great Treasure Hunt.</p><p>Ladies were respected thus they were kept under protection of the family, like a root.</p><p>If a man had to observe a good life the woman he married became his support system. Together they carried forward their journey by man being the bread earner and the woman an able administrator of internal & sometimes external affairs too & as a supervisor as well. </p><p>Woman was worshipped as a roopam of Shakti. When the girl was married, she was considered to be the Mahalakshmi of the house hence the practise of giving gold and other things to the bride's family by the bridegroom was practiced in the ancient India. Bhagavan Srinivasa marrying Padmavati is the proof from our ancient History. This changed when our Focus was disturbed by foreign invasions.</p><p>Because woman had to undergo a threat during invasion by some ruthless foreign rulers, who and their men abducted girls & women whether they were married or unmarried, women were kept inside home for their own safety. Safe keeping of roots.</p><p>At a later stage this took a bad shape. The very purpose of that act was forgotten and misunderstood, resulting in some men folk following things blindly by making woman uneducated, never allowed them to go out of house, etc.... they changed their focus from the dharma and considered woman inferior and weak. All these because of a generation or two had forgotten to pass on the correct knowledge to the next generation of boys & girls that a woman is a 'root of the family tree'. </p><p>If we ladies know how to carry ourselves physically and mentally like our ancestors we can build a better nation. Rani Laxmi Bai, Rani Mangamma are few known examples from our History.</p><p>A root is always under the earth, but it is important for the survival of the tree throughout its life. It keeps the tree up and tall. The importance is not felt until the root is affected. The leaves may prepare food, the trunk and branches may help transporting various things, but all these cannot happen smoothly without the proper function of a root.</p><p>It is important that every boy and girl is taught the art of living (right from this toddler phase) which is part of the life cycle of a human being. Girls should be humble but brave. We need to shift our focus from the west to the roots of sanathana dharma. If the girl child is brought up in the right way, she can become a good root to nurture a big tree - 🌳 A Big Family Tree! </p><p>Hare Krishna 🌸🙏🏻🌸</p><p>🟠May our dharma flourish and nurture every mind and thus our land. </p><p>🟠May our History be digged instead of made.</p><p>- Mira Murli</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8FDizI3tTkCI5epCin5TcTHEaF-687Rbl6E6uLOiGLsBkfzklO1rpZ90zQ88ArgXyur3KE57oEpmIO77Vo77PWyfCgpFHu_sFVVtEpxtAfPvJYmVTJ4l4c-n5iGErAyecWWeXxAltMu5RZ2izb7jQ0LeLllIHrGUOZvktUt3MbVDsQkM4Jhppi333/s1675/Screenshot_20221118-144536_Google.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1675" data-original-width="1079" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8FDizI3tTkCI5epCin5TcTHEaF-687Rbl6E6uLOiGLsBkfzklO1rpZ90zQ88ArgXyur3KE57oEpmIO77Vo77PWyfCgpFHu_sFVVtEpxtAfPvJYmVTJ4l4c-n5iGErAyecWWeXxAltMu5RZ2izb7jQ0LeLllIHrGUOZvktUt3MbVDsQkM4Jhppi333/s320/Screenshot_20221118-144536_Google.jpg" width="206" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p>Mirahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05018653951878982995noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1721819736613321044.post-15549044454252239242021-11-02T09:18:00.005-07:002021-11-02T09:24:52.912-07:00Thenkuzhal | Chakli | Murukku | தேன்குழல்<p> A easy southindian savoury recipe using store bought rice flour.</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDhfnb8UfL68uwgeT-4ZvDKTEUwj4zAQkmhJQDq4O_RHhZ-rT5sCLT4N_9_NkGY2YuJE3C7hKKnivhj-vCHpH-txke8ZWP0FmaAcBf48GBaxxaCFspvDBQquaMP7eJj1S9PIy4OPvPY6Q/s2048/20211102_165114.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDhfnb8UfL68uwgeT-4ZvDKTEUwj4zAQkmhJQDq4O_RHhZ-rT5sCLT4N_9_NkGY2YuJE3C7hKKnivhj-vCHpH-txke8ZWP0FmaAcBf48GBaxxaCFspvDBQquaMP7eJj1S9PIy4OPvPY6Q/w400-h300/20211102_165114.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>Link to the video recipe is here :-</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/6OWZ6XDVujE" width="320" youtube-src-id="6OWZ6XDVujE"></iframe></div><br /><p><br /></p>Mirahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05018653951878982995noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1721819736613321044.post-28655841538640193472021-10-31T19:47:00.004-07:002021-10-31T19:54:02.116-07:00Kaashi Halwa | Ashgourd Halwa | Vellai Poosanikai Halwa<p> This is a traditional sweet made using Ashgourd | Ilavan | Vellai Poosanikai | Safed Bopla | Petha. This sweet is served in Palakkad Iyer Marriage on the Muhurtam day for breakfast.</p><p><br /></p><p>Video Recipe is here :-</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="364" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/bPyJJJudihU" width="438" youtube-src-id="bPyJJJudihU"></iframe></div><br /><p><br /></p>Mirahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05018653951878982995noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1721819736613321044.post-34958173544267533532021-07-16T00:35:00.001-07:002021-07-16T00:35:27.636-07:00Keerai Kootu - Vendhaya Keerai | Fenugreek Microgreens | Samudri Methi<p> A lentil based (dal) dish that has the flavour of God's own Country. This dish can be mixed with steamed rice and had as a main dish and can be used an accompaniment for rice.</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNwoGC-rr92yWgBIqRph8xtlyrXxfAxMoiM6OewoBJrd2xDjxLIpjZwd8KriCTqa54q0g3m8y73-H4XFa790GRLl34iLYJJvBr1WFfS9EAkWRXMBpynPV1ofPvZeU42pIsuCfNjmVB_Y8/s876/vendhayakeerai+kootu.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="657" data-original-width="876" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNwoGC-rr92yWgBIqRph8xtlyrXxfAxMoiM6OewoBJrd2xDjxLIpjZwd8KriCTqa54q0g3m8y73-H4XFa790GRLl34iLYJJvBr1WFfS9EAkWRXMBpynPV1ofPvZeU42pIsuCfNjmVB_Y8/w400-h300/vendhayakeerai+kootu.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p>Most of the green leafy vegetables can be used in this recipe and also vegetables.</p><p>For vegetable kootu, recipe is here :- https://my-hobby-lounge.blogspot.com/2014/09/cucumber-curry-vellarikai-kootu-madrasi.html?fbclid=IwAR0-VcYhdhijN8eMmHZLYVPagdyxHOJVKwkUBhio2X-Qe4VZmSOsjB1BPQc</p><p><br /></p><p>Video recipe is here :- </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/npjenvgeXvI" width="320" youtube-src-id="npjenvgeXvI"></iframe></div><br /><p><br /></p>Mirahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05018653951878982995noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1721819736613321044.post-44280538580243645402021-07-02T04:41:00.005-07:002021-07-16T00:36:08.313-07:00Mangai pachadi - Raw Mango Sauce<p> Mangai Pachadi - a tangy, spicy and sweet preparation (Khatta Meetha Tikha) using the totapuri variety (kilimooku) of raw mango. </p><p>A simple and easy to prepare curry that goes as an accompaniment with<b> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hk0u00JPn3o">Molagootal </a></b>rice, Dosai, chapathi.</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-TaMYiS28onPw0wIUt_Af_Jp1KWF68Ede6XIfURlcdZRmvlxkftgC_7gPsGsI7G9UumbDI5pwMxXNP_n5WjF_Ph5JgBsNNxA3g6P2fPP5MTSjTAkjWWy9F-3tfYEtVEfr2BOBEVBo0Ls/s876/Manga+pachadi.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="657" data-original-width="876" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-TaMYiS28onPw0wIUt_Af_Jp1KWF68Ede6XIfURlcdZRmvlxkftgC_7gPsGsI7G9UumbDI5pwMxXNP_n5WjF_Ph5JgBsNNxA3g6P2fPP5MTSjTAkjWWy9F-3tfYEtVEfr2BOBEVBo0Ls/w400-h300/Manga+pachadi.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>Video receipe is here:-</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/q78JJbjYwic" width="320" youtube-src-id="q78JJbjYwic"></iframe></div><br /><p><br /></p>Mirahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05018653951878982995noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1721819736613321044.post-73399528362546107632021-06-23T17:00:00.002-07:002021-07-16T00:37:23.553-07:00Rava Dosa<p><span face="Roboto, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: #f9f9f9; color: #030303; font-size: 14px; letter-spacing: 0.2px; white-space: pre-wrap;">An old recipe for Rava Dosa which I got from a mami and I am following this recipe till now. Everytime it gives me perfect Rava Dosai.</span></p><p><span class="style-scope yt-formatted-string" dir="auto" face="Roboto, Arial, sans-serif" style="background: rgb(249, 249, 249); border: 0px; color: #030303; font-size: 14px; letter-spacing: 0.2px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; white-space: pre-wrap;">
best chutney that go with it is hotel style Onion Chutney- recipe is here : </span><a class="yt-simple-endpoint style-scope yt-formatted-string" dir="auto" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bCeLCzyuA4o&t=0s" spellcheck="false" style="background-color: #f9f9f9; cursor: pointer; display: var(--yt-endpoint-display, inline-block); font-family: Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; letter-spacing: 0.2px; text-decoration: var(--yt-endpoint-text-regular-decoration, none); white-space: pre-wrap;">https://youtu.be/bCeLCzyuA4o</a><span class="style-scope yt-formatted-string" dir="auto" face="Roboto, Arial, sans-serif" style="background: rgb(249, 249, 249); border: 0px; color: #030303; font-size: 14px; letter-spacing: 0.2px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; white-space: pre-wrap;">
1. The batter should be watery.
2. The tawa should be on low flame after pouring the batter.
3. After pouring batter on tawa, wait for few seconds then pour oil around. that helps giving crispy Dosa.</span></p><p><span class="style-scope yt-formatted-string" dir="auto" face="Roboto, Arial, sans-serif" style="background: rgb(249, 249, 249); border: 0px; color: #030303; font-size: 14px; letter-spacing: 0.2px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiptkdYGPcz4tFfQba78nXmAtriIx6X9pH_LfOXHTPCg4AlZg2ymPdo-5gGkVe-HjiicKI32NtP07A4AfvjmdBdoLfzJEDtxWMMjFlzAjocTj86XlXhX6S_oCH7h6I6QOlkeKk41NXeWCQ/s800/Rava+Dosa.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="800" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiptkdYGPcz4tFfQba78nXmAtriIx6X9pH_LfOXHTPCg4AlZg2ymPdo-5gGkVe-HjiicKI32NtP07A4AfvjmdBdoLfzJEDtxWMMjFlzAjocTj86XlXhX6S_oCH7h6I6QOlkeKk41NXeWCQ/w400-h300/Rava+Dosa.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><span class="style-scope yt-formatted-string" dir="auto" face="Roboto, Arial, sans-serif" style="background: rgb(249, 249, 249); border: 0px; color: #030303; font-size: 14px; letter-spacing: 0.2px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span><p></p><p><br /></p><p>Video recipe is here:-</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/divwIFNnOps" width="320" youtube-src-id="divwIFNnOps"></iframe></div><br /><p><br /></p>Mirahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05018653951878982995noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1721819736613321044.post-55991906403906208112021-06-22T17:00:00.001-07:002021-06-22T17:00:00.239-07:00Rasam without rasam powder<p> </p><p><span style="background-color: #f9f9f9; color: #030303; font-family: Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; letter-spacing: 0.2px; white-space: pre-wrap;">This is a famous Rasam recipe in our family loved by all age groups. An authentic rasam recipe without using rasam powder. When we start giving rice to a child, this rasam is what is mixed along with cooked Toor dal and mixed with rice. This has its own flavour unlike the regular rasams. This can be had like a soup, as a side dish to Dosa and one of the main dish with cooked rice.</span></p><p><span style="background-color: #f9f9f9; color: #030303; font-family: Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; letter-spacing: 0.2px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="background-color: #f9f9f9; color: #030303; font-family: Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; letter-spacing: 0.2px; white-space: pre-wrap;">Video recipe is here:-</span></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/4R0Tws53PQ4" width="320" youtube-src-id="4R0Tws53PQ4"></iframe></div><br /><p><br /></p>Mirahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05018653951878982995noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1721819736613321044.post-51220185421782097482021-06-21T17:00:00.002-07:002021-06-21T17:00:00.221-07:00Adai - lentil pancake<p>Adai - a lentil based pancake that is coarsely ground and cooked crispy is a traditional tiffin item of the state of Tamil Nadu.</p><p>It can be used as a freshly ground batter or fermented one. Both ways it tastes good. </p><p>Video recipe is here:-</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/11HrbgdXDKg" width="320" youtube-src-id="11HrbgdXDKg"></iframe></div><br /><p><br /></p>Mirahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05018653951878982995noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1721819736613321044.post-52443782612854603482021-06-20T17:00:00.001-07:002021-06-20T17:00:00.214-07:00Aloo Pyaz Parantha<p> Aloo Pyaz Parantha, the stuffed indian bread with potato onion masala combo inside.</p><p><br /></p><p>Video recipe is here:- </p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/XQWCzIVab1I" width="320" youtube-src-id="XQWCzIVab1I"></iframe></div><p><br /></p><p><span class="style-scope yt-formatted-string" dir="auto" style="background: rgb(249, 249, 249); border: 0px; color: #030303; font-family: Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; letter-spacing: 0.2px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; white-space: pre-wrap;">Perfect Paratha Making Tips here - </span><a class="yt-simple-endpoint style-scope yt-formatted-string" dir="auto" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ktYQ2g5taS0&t=0s" spellcheck="false" style="background-color: #f9f9f9; cursor: pointer; display: var(--yt-endpoint-display, inline-block); font-family: Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; letter-spacing: 0.2px; text-decoration: var(--yt-endpoint-text-regular-decoration, none); white-space: pre-wrap;">https://youtu.be/ktYQ2g5taS0</a></p><p><span class="style-scope yt-formatted-string" dir="auto" style="background: rgb(249, 249, 249); border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">
Aloo Parantha Video - </span><a class="yt-simple-endpoint style-scope yt-formatted-string" dir="auto" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ktYQ2g5taS0&t=0s" spellcheck="false" style="background-color: #f9f9f9; cursor: pointer; display: var(--yt-endpoint-display, inline-block); font-family: Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; letter-spacing: 0.2px; text-decoration: var(--yt-endpoint-text-regular-decoration, none); white-space: pre-wrap;">https://youtu.be/ktYQ2g5taS0</a></p>Mirahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05018653951878982995noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1721819736613321044.post-74983794326063291372021-06-20T09:03:00.005-07:002021-06-20T09:03:38.822-07:00Kasuri Methi - How to store and use - Tips<p><span style="font-family: arial;">Kasuri methi is a flavouring spice used in northindian cuisine to enhance the flavour of the gravies and subzies. </span></p><p><span style="background-color: #f9f9f9; color: #030303; font-family: Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; letter-spacing: 0.2px; white-space: pre-wrap;">In TV cookery programmes chefs rub Kasuri Methi in between their palms, powder and add to gravies in powder form.
when we buy Kasuri Methi and try like the Chef it will not crumble.
in a kadai, on low heat, roast Kasuri Methi for few seconds till they turn Crisp. Colour shouldn't change. then transfer it to a plate, crush using fingers and store in an air tight container.
because it is roasted, it enhances the flavour of the recipe in which it is used.
when to Add? - when you Saute`, while adding spice powders like turmeric powder, add required quantity of this roasted & crushed Kasuri Methi to get enhanced super flavour in the gravies and subzies you make.
when you Saute, the flavour fills your kitchen and make the preparation aromatic.</span></p><p><span style="background-color: #f9f9f9; color: #030303; font-family: Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; letter-spacing: 0.2px; white-space: pre-wrap;">Video tips is here:-</span></p><p><span style="background-color: #f9f9f9; color: #030303; font-family: Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; letter-spacing: 0.2px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/U04eOSl3l38" width="320" youtube-src-id="U04eOSl3l38"></iframe></div><br /><span style="background-color: #f9f9f9; color: #030303; font-family: Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; letter-spacing: 0.2px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span><p></p>Mirahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05018653951878982995noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1721819736613321044.post-64104979092444823832021-06-19T10:11:00.005-07:002021-06-19T10:11:46.622-07:00Salsa<p>Salsa is a Mexican Accompaniment that goes well with tortilla chips (Nachos) , burritos etc.</p><p>An easy and tasty version of that is shared as a video recipe in my YouTube channel.</p><p>I have used coriander leaves instead of Cilantro. You may check the description box below the video for more info.</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/zcxnAf-GnVM" width="320" youtube-src-id="zcxnAf-GnVM"></iframe></div><br /><p><br /></p>Mirahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05018653951878982995noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1721819736613321044.post-43844644896139886002021-06-02T19:30:00.001-07:002021-06-02T19:30:00.188-07:00Dal - Dhaba StyleDal as I mentioned in my earlier post about Lemon Dal | Khatta Dal is prepared in different style in different region of this great nation "Bharat". <div><br /></div><div>Sharing a dal that is served for meals in Dhabas which is slightly watery and yummy. There is a small change in the cooking process which gives it a unique flavour.</div><div><br /></div><div>Video recipe is here :-</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/T13-EOW475E" width="320" youtube-src-id="T13-EOW475E"></iframe></div><br /><div><br /></div>Mirahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05018653951878982995noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1721819736613321044.post-21457922066253726702021-06-01T19:30:00.001-07:002021-06-01T19:30:00.199-07:00Lemon Dal | Khatta Dal<p> Dal is a common Indian Recipe that goes with plain rice. It is prepared in various ways in different regions. There is a variety of preparation using the lentils and I am sharing here one such unique recipe which my mother used to prepare with the flavour of Lemon.</p><p><br /></p><p>Video Recipe is here</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Lh7l8dld9N4" width="320" youtube-src-id="Lh7l8dld9N4"></iframe></div><br /><p><br /></p>Mirahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05018653951878982995noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1721819736613321044.post-53748944632482268052021-05-31T19:30:00.001-07:002021-05-31T19:30:00.217-07:00Okra Stir Fry | Vendaika Upperi<p> Ladies Finger (Okra | Vendaikai | Bhindi) is a Indian vegetable that has a sticky nature. In this video along with stir fry recipe, I have also shared the procedure of how to cook them without much change in their colour and intact (without breaking).</p><p>To Brinjal and Ladies Finger (Baingan and Bhindi) always add salt at the end in stir fry recipes so that they don't get mushy or sticky.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/P37odsSFnBs" width="320" youtube-src-id="P37odsSFnBs"></iframe></div><br /><p><br /></p>Mirahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05018653951878982995noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1721819736613321044.post-75400716101715956332021-05-30T19:30:00.001-07:002021-05-30T19:30:00.197-07:00Kasuri Methi - How to store and Use to get nice flavour & taste in curries and subzies<p> Kasuri Methi is a dried herb used in North Indian Cooking as a flavour enhancer. It is used in many restaurants in dishes like Aloo Gobi, Palak Paneer, Pav Bhaji, Methi based (Fresh Fenugreek leaves), Tandoori Marinations etc.</p><p>The store bought kasuri Methi (Dried Fenugreek Leaves) are usually not crisp but little soft though they were dried. In TV shows, we see chefs crushing the kasuri methi leaves in between their palms and adding it as a powder into their recipes. But the store bought ones as they are not crisp, they usually cannot be crushed to powder.</p><p>Shared two tips in my receipe video link given below on how to crush the Kasuri Methi and store it for ready usage and also to add in what stage to get that enhanced flavour in northindian curries & subzies.</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/U04eOSl3l38" width="320" youtube-src-id="U04eOSl3l38"></iframe></div><br /><p><br /></p>Mirahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05018653951878982995noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1721819736613321044.post-5197910747408888482021-05-29T21:58:00.004-07:002021-05-29T21:58:46.109-07:00Aloo Pyaz Parantha<p> A stuffed indian bread! In the stuffing, Boiled Potatoes and finely chopped onions with other spices and herbs are used, filled inside the base dough and rolled into thick breads and cooked on tawa in ghee or oil.</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhc16B2j4YPVI7b0uSUEaVVXkjYTmZ0ljw_kQ1oCIIfq0VwDQKDpQl0Fov4GgfEbnge94XK8BgiAuOmRewNOthwHDY_2CKehwG9ekVo7P0ikF0q1XWjrVtIAj9vKo09VwBP3bv7jJ0bTt4/s800/Aloo+Pyaz+Parantha.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="800" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhc16B2j4YPVI7b0uSUEaVVXkjYTmZ0ljw_kQ1oCIIfq0VwDQKDpQl0Fov4GgfEbnge94XK8BgiAuOmRewNOthwHDY_2CKehwG9ekVo7P0ikF0q1XWjrVtIAj9vKo09VwBP3bv7jJ0bTt4/w640-h480/Aloo+Pyaz+Parantha.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p>Aloo Pyaz Paratha video recipe is here :-</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/XQWCzIVab1I" width="320" youtube-src-id="XQWCzIVab1I"></iframe></div><br /><p><br /></p>Mirahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05018653951878982995noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1721819736613321044.post-26359645552379793262020-09-24T17:30:00.001-07:002020-09-24T17:30:04.524-07:00Palak Paneer (Restaurant style) - without cream<p> Palak Paneer the famous spinach based gravy with cottage cheese dish is an excellent combo for Roti / Phulka like Indian breads and Plain & Jeera Rice.</p><p><br /></p><p>I have shared the vide recipe to the same in my Youtube Channel Mira's Akshaya Patram. 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Ingredient may be known to you but the method is special.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;">The video recipe of the special molagapodi is here in my youtube channel "Mira's Akshaya Patram" :-</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/EgL_U2sHH68" width="320" youtube-src-id="EgL_U2sHH68"></iframe></div><br /><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p>Mirahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05018653951878982995noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1721819736613321044.post-79686408749771829262020-08-28T02:22:00.009-07:002020-08-30T18:52:00.994-07:00Tips for Cooking Sadhya easily for Onam<p style="text-align: justify;">Season's Greetings to all!</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg94VTpuisAZsiVVp10_sXZkOVU9yYDYgF_E2mBBJ2gIN_vHs0k96eIiQNTt4h5-gw9dn6PR7otUBq1ZR1d623_UflWALaaAr9TN5hF3gil_blbZOjX24WrAytN9yL-OrvSn0s_-K4tqSA/s1600/ona+sadhya+2014-2.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><img border="0" height="440" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg94VTpuisAZsiVVp10_sXZkOVU9yYDYgF_E2mBBJ2gIN_vHs0k96eIiQNTt4h5-gw9dn6PR7otUBq1ZR1d623_UflWALaaAr9TN5hF3gil_blbZOjX24WrAytN9yL-OrvSn0s_-K4tqSA/s1600/ona+sadhya+2014-2.JPG" width="640" /></a></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;">#tipsforonam</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Video tips is here - </p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/SICi8G6DTXQ" width="320" youtube-src-id="SICi8G6DTXQ"></iframe></div><br /><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;">As Onam is approaching, I thought of sharing my tips to an easy cooking for sadhya which may be helpful to the beginners and those who want to organise their work.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Though I was doing everything traditionally.... Making fresh on the festival day, I have started to simplify my labour on certain special days like onam, yet celebrate the festival with same spirit with variety of vibhavams (dishes). </p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p>1. No dish is repeated. i.e. no 2 Thorans, no 2 payasams etc to keep it simple yet a sadhya! Anyway too many dishes as feast for eyes are already there in the Menu viz., Thayir Pachadi, Olan, Avial, Kootucurry, Erisery, Thoran, Pazha Noruku, Inji Puli, kaalan,Varathuperi , Sarkara upperi, Achaar, etc. Idea is not filling the leaf but presenting yummy perfect dishes for eyes & taste buds to satisfy the soul of the eater. You may plan as per your preference.</p><p>2. Making the menu list.</p><p>3. Shopping list for veggies, coconuts, papadom, banana leaf etc as per the Menu</p><p>4. I grate the coconuts in advance and store it in freezer. I transfer them to fridge section a day before. Setting curd for thayir pachadi and curd usage a day before.</p><p>5. Frying papad, making Inji Puli, Ada for palada pradhaman, the previous day. The ada pieces, i store them in fridge in a closed bowl containing water.</p><p>6. Soaking dal (lentils/paruppu) in the morning, pressure cook and keep them ready</p><p>7. Pressure cooking veggies to crisp & colourful texture one by one and transferring them to appropriate vessels.</p><p>8. Grinding masalas one by one and adding them to the right vegetables one by one.</p><p>9. Tadka one after another (common tadka in large quantity).</p><p>10. Pressure cook payasam till milk caramelise. My mother in law taught me this method which saves lot of time and labour yet same pinkish kurukal payasam.</p><p>Cooking gadgets viz Pressure Cookers (2, 3 and 10 Litres) are very helpful. I also have a mortar and pestle to powder masalas of small quantities.</p><p>My general shopping List for Onam</p><p>1. Elavan (Ashgourd) - for sambar, olan, avial</p><p>2. Maththan (Pumpkin) - for kootu kari, avial</p><p>3. Payaru (Long Beans) - for thoran, avial and olan</p><p>4. Chena (Elephant Yam / Suran) - for Eriserri, Avial, kaalan</p><p>5. Cucumber - for Thayir pachadi</p><p>6. Carrot - for avial</p><p>7. Beans - for avial</p><p>8. Raw Mango (for Aviyal and Manga curry)</p><p>9. Padavalanga (Snake gourd) - for avial</p><p>10. Milk for Payasam (Amul Taza also tastes good for Payasam preparations) and setting for setting Curd.</p><p>11. Coconut Milk / Coconut Milk Powder</p><p>12. Ginger, curry leaves, green chillies, Coriander Leaves</p><p>13. Cowpeas (Payaru dhaniam)</p><p>14. Coconut Oil for cooking</p><p>15. Coconuts</p><p>16. Banana Leaf for serving</p><p>17. Sarkara Upperi, Varathupperi, Papadom</p><p>18. Tomatoes (For Sambar, Rasam)</p><p>19. Nendran Pazham and Cheru Pazham</p><p><br /></p><p>The above list is just an example. You can make your own list as per your preference.</p><p>Serving :- Each item has its place on the banana leaf. I have listed them in the photo from Server's point of view.</p><p><br /></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHU5jwMV7_SQ4kTxXgMgTKbaljiuu7Jge7Mdj76gt-YPPLuCym6u9pMUaMcVx5OTPvCGY-RPi3G4-8-rJyDQ6BObdsJC97bEOeHgAeF4Xm4Ks4rPgI2EkcHBXJYzU2y7d6T0l2N47HgCQ/s1600/Empty+Banana+Leaf.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="417" data-original-width="578" height="287" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHU5jwMV7_SQ4kTxXgMgTKbaljiuu7Jge7Mdj76gt-YPPLuCym6u9pMUaMcVx5OTPvCGY-RPi3G4-8-rJyDQ6BObdsJC97bEOeHgAeF4Xm4Ks4rPgI2EkcHBXJYzU2y7d6T0l2N47HgCQ/s400/Empty+Banana+Leaf.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption">Serving method - Items and their place on the leaf - From Server's point of view<br /><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p><br /></p><p>Wish you all a very Happy Onam!</p>Mirahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05018653951878982995noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1721819736613321044.post-75861161102119246662020-08-19T01:37:00.001-07:002020-08-19T01:37:19.133-07:00Mahaperiyava - acrylic on paper<p> Hara Hara Shankara</p><p> Jaya Jaya Shankara</p><p><br /></p><p>Today I woke up 4.30 am and I couldn't sleep anymore as Mahaperiyava's thoughts occupied my mind. 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