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Jul 8, 2013

Steel Cut Oats Upma


Steel Cut Oats Upma

As we all know, whole grains are so important for a healthy lifestyle. They help reduce cholesterol, cancer, heart disease and diabetes. Steel cut oats are whole grains that are fully packed with many nutritional values. They are rich in proteins, fiber and vitamins.

Coming to the recipe today: Upma is a staple breakfast in many households. It is usually made using semolina. But these days there are many healthier options, where we can use whole grains like quinoa, oats etc. in place of semolina. Today's recipe is not only easy to prepare but loaded with tons of health and taste. I know the picture I posted for this recipe doesn't look that good. I was in a hurry when I was clicked the picture. I used my cell phone to click it. I will replace the picture with very good and clear picture soon.


Ingredients: (Serves 2)
  • 1 cup Steel cut oats
  • 2 cups Mixed vegetables (carrot + green beans + peas + corn) – I used frozen
  • 1 small Onion, chopped
  • 2 Green chillies, slit lengthwise or chopped
  • A small piece of Ginger, peeled and chopped
  • Salt
  • 2 cups Water
For Seasoning/Tempering:
  • 1 tsp Mustard seeds
  • 1 tbsp Bengal Gram (Pachi Senaga Pappu, Chana dal)
  • 1 tbsp Black Gram (Minappappu, Urad dal)
  • Few Curry leaves
  • 1 tbsp Oil

Preparation:
  1. Heat 1 tbsp of oil in a large, deep skillet. Add mustard seeds. When they pop add urad dal + chana dal and curry leaves and roast well.
  2. Then add onion + green chillies + ginger. When onion becomes soft, add all the vegetables and sauté well.
  3. Then add water + salt to the vegetables and bring to a boil. Then add oats, and mix well.
  4. Cover and cook over a medium flame for some time.
  5. When the upma is done, the oats should become soft, but chewy. If the oats don't seem to be cooked well, pour some more water and mix well. Cover and cook again until the oats become soft.
  6. Enjoy the healthy and great tasting steel cut oats upma with desired chutney.

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Jun 28, 2013

Simple Chocolate Cake


Chocolate Cake

I know, it's been a long time since I updated my blog. The posting is getting postponed for one or other reason. As I started working now I became little busy to concentrate on my blog. Or may be that's just an excuse. Sometimes we need break from any work, don't we? But it seems I've taken a long break, so decided to make a fresh start with fresh recipes.

I wish to start my fresh journey with this amazing yet simple cake recipe. My daughter made this cake all by herself with no help from me. She made it for her little sister's 9th Birthday party that happened last Saturday. She decorated the cake so well that everyone at the party loved the decoration and of course the taste. Isn't it pretty?

Chocolate Cake

Here is the recipe:

Recipe Source: About.com
Ingredients:
  • 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour (We used Whole Wheat Flour)
  • 2 cups granulated Sugar
  • ¾ cup unsweetened Cocoa
  • 1 ½ teaspoons Baking Powder
  • 1 ½ teaspoons Baking Soda
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 2 Eggs 
  • 1 cup Milk 
  • ½ cup Vegetable Oil
  • 1 ½ tsp Vanilla
  • 1 cup Boiling Water
Chocolate Cake

Preparation:
  1. Combine all the dry ingredients in a large mixing bowl. 
  2. Add eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla to above mixture and beat well with electric mixer or an egg beater.
  3. Then stir in boiling water and mix well. The batter should be thin.
  4. Take two cake pans (8-inch), grease them well with a non-stick cooking spray.
  5. Pour the batter until ¾th of the pan is filled.
  6. Preheat the oven at 350 degrees. Then place both the cake pans on the middle rack side by side
  7. Bake for about 30 to 35 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean.
  8. When done, remove the pans from the oven and place them on the cooling rack to allow them cool for 10 minutes in pan.
  9. Then remove from pan and cool completely.
  10. Frost and decorate as desired.

Chocolate Cake
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Feb 18, 2013

Split Green Gram Chutney Powder | Pesara Podi | Spicy Moong Dal Powder

Split Green Gram Chutney Powder | Pesara Podi | Spicy Moong Dal Powder

This is a super simple, aromatic and delicious powder that can be eaten with rice. I am a great fan of such yummy and spicy powders. You can find many kinds of such powders on this blog.
 
Split Green Gram Chutney Powder | Pesara Podi | Spicy Moong Dal Powder
 

Ingredients:
  • 1 cup split Green Gram (పెసరపప్పు, Moong Dal)
  • 8 Dry red chilies
  • 1 tsp Cumin Seeds
  • Salt
Preparation:
  1. Heat a pan and add all the ingredients except salt. Dry roast until they change color.
  2. Keep them aside to cool for some time. Then add them to a blender along with salt and make into a fine powder.
  3. That's it! Great tasting powder is ready.
  4. Transfer to an airtight bottle and store. This powder can be stored up to a month.
  5. Enjoy this aromatic and tasty powder with steaming hot rice and a dollop of ghee.
  6. Yummy!!

Split Green Gram Chutney Powder | Pesara Podi | Spicy Moong Dal Powder

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Feb 10, 2013

Potato – Tomato Stir Fry

Potato – Tomato Stir Fry

When we are lazy to cook elaborate meals, these simple dishes come in hand. This curry is so easy to prepare and tastes so good. 

Potato – Tomato Stir Fry


Ingredients:
  • 2 cups of Potato, peeled and cut into small pieces
  • 2 cups of Tomato, peeled and cut into small pieces
  • 2 cups of Onion, cut into small pieces
  • 2 or 3 Green Chilies, cut into small pieces
  • A pinch of Turmeric Powder
  • A small Ginger Piece, peeled and cut into tiny pieces (optional)
  • Salt as needed
For Seasoning/Tempering:
  • 1 tsp Oil
  • ½ tsp Mustard Seeds
  • ¼ tsp Cumin Seeds
  • ½ tsp Black Gram
  • ½ tsp Bengal Gram
  • Few Curry Leaves
Preparation:
  1. Heat oil in a pan and add mustard seeds. 
  2. When they pop, add cumin seeds + Bengal gram + black gram + curry leaves and sauté well. 
  3. Then add all the vegetables (potato + tomato + onion + green chilies) and mix well.
  4. Also add ginger (if using) and mix well. Add a pinch of turmeric powder and stir well. 
  5. Cover and allow the vegetables to cook well on medium low flame.
  6. If the vegetable appear to be cooked, remove the lid and add salt and mix well. 
  7. Then turn off the flame and transfer the contents to a serving bowl.
  8. Enjoy this delicious curry with rice as well as chapathis. 
  9. Yummy!

Potato – Tomato Stir Fry

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