tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-63916378662898610242024-03-13T03:33:24.801+05:30Lemon n SpiceLemon & Spice is a food blog by Lena Rashmin Raj that features simple and easy to cook recipes with drool-worthy food photography to salivate your appetite.Lena Jayadevhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08014550975002614421noreply@blogger.comBlogger345125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6391637866289861024.post-7517314640295810552022-01-23T13:09:00.006+05:302022-01-23T13:16:01.863+05:30Chemmeen Pacha thakkali Curry / Shrimp and Green tomato Curry / Recipes Using green Tomatoes<div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: x-large;">Even though its winter, my tomato plants were still producing 'sweet lady tomatoes'. I get harvest here and there, but not big harvests like Summer/fall. From 3kg a week , it reduced to 10 or 11 small tomatoes a week. So finally I decided to remove plants in order to keep the raised bed ready for this years planting. We harvested all red and green tomatoes, chopped and put the plants in compost</span><span style="font-family: times; font-size: x-large;">, added more soil to raised bed along with Worm castings, and mulched with dried leaves. I was left with more than 5kg Green tomatoes. So amma gave this recipe and this was absolute heaven. Hereafter I will make shrimp curry only using this recipe. I used Kudampuli / gambooge in this recipe which is a type of tamarind we use in kerala to make fish curry. As a sour agent we use tamarind / tomato / lime juice / raw mango / ilumpan puli / kudampuli. This is a best combination with rice, </span><a href="http://cookingwithlena.blogspot.com/2009/03/appam-vellayappam.html" style="font-family: times; font-size: x-large;">appam,</a><span style="font-family: times; font-size: x-large;"> kappa and bread.</span></div><span style="font-family: times; font-size: large;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh39N7GlORyGRRNfwrszNEaCgAIvvzrNjhfTWtVXzzxogWEmGYZdZqQ9o6FgWYnHHkYii6mqXno7w5MnCGBeIwh85u2qhwGoZLIg1lSLkVqi9e7VLFkEHX80BUBCKPYaRo6ot5z0Weba50dtL3mDm5ldrFsKfJTPis2tnr9zbwdo89eTe-T36nHtNH4=s4032" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh39N7GlORyGRRNfwrszNEaCgAIvvzrNjhfTWtVXzzxogWEmGYZdZqQ9o6FgWYnHHkYii6mqXno7w5MnCGBeIwh85u2qhwGoZLIg1lSLkVqi9e7VLFkEHX80BUBCKPYaRo6ot5z0Weba50dtL3mDm5ldrFsKfJTPis2tnr9zbwdo89eTe-T36nHtNH4=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><b><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><u>Ingredients :</u></b></div></b><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Shrimp : 10 large (I used Costco frozen shrimp)</div></span><div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: x-large;">Green tomatoes : 2 Cups chopped</span></div><span style="font-family: times; font-size: large;"><div style="text-align: justify;">Purple Onion : 1/2 of a large onion ( 1/3 Cup),chopped</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Ginger : 1/2 inch piece, chopped</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Green Chili : 2, chopped</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Curry leaves : 2 springs</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Turmeric Powder :1/4tsp</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Chilly Powder : 1 1/4tsp</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Coriander powder : 1/4tsp</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Gambooge : 1 1/2 pieces</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Coconut Oil : 1tsp</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Coconut milk :1st, second and third extract from half coconut (I used 1 can of coconut milk)</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Salt</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div></span><div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b style="font-family: times; font-size: x-large;"><u>Method :</u></b></div><span style="font-family: times; font-size: large;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: large;">1. </span> Soak gambooge in warm water for 15minutes and then clean under running water. Discard water too. </div></span></div><div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-family: times; font-size: large;"><div style="text-align: justify;">2. In a clay pot, combine 1/2 can of coconut milk along with, 1/2 cup water, Onion, ginger, garlic, curry leaves, green chilies, green tomatoes, turmeric powder, chili powder, coriander powder, gambooge and salt. Heat in medium flame.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: large;">3. When it boils add Shrimp and cook in medium flame for 20 minutes. </span>Adjust salt. </div></span><span style="font-family: times; font-size: large;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">4. When the gravy thickens, add remaining coconut milk and boil for 2 minutes. Add the coconut oil and cover the vessel with a lid. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">5. Serve hot with rice / appam / kappa :)</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><u>Similar recipes</u></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><ul><li><a href="https://cookingwithlena.blogspot.com/2021/01/varutharacha-kaaya-chemmeen-meen-curry.html" target="_blank">varutharacha kaaya chemmeen meen curry</a></li><li><a href="https://cookingwithlena.blogspot.com/2009/07/nadan-meen-curry-kerala-fish-curry-with.html" target="_blank">naadan meen curry</a></li></ul></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Enjoy,</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Lena</div></span></div></div>Lena Jayadevhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08014550975002614421noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6391637866289861024.post-62730773715112351692022-01-16T12:06:00.000+05:302023-12-10T12:08:00.426+05:30Rithika's 12th Birthday - Teal cake <p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Turning 12 never tasted so sweet! 🎉 Celebrating another delicious year with this heavenly vanilla cake topped with the fluffiest Swiss meringue buttercream. Here's to growing up and savoring life, one slice at a time! 🍰✨ </span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEixRKN_PtBXMsQXFvDAGx6RGcvhL0x_qZDRnlA9kczjpKCqtNiVAGDdrwSiAyCusrnQDsNHE88e7TyAmvC92JM6fOAfKIX7XUboqVxPE4kJyVFV6lxrcu86XStXWf_bUDSALr5us3bzxa67T_rIKclK0tG5YeVyHbhohmEhKCTKkwFZf3mnXsWbJdzx=s2814" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2814" data-original-width="2554" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEixRKN_PtBXMsQXFvDAGx6RGcvhL0x_qZDRnlA9kczjpKCqtNiVAGDdrwSiAyCusrnQDsNHE88e7TyAmvC92JM6fOAfKIX7XUboqVxPE4kJyVFV6lxrcu86XStXWf_bUDSALr5us3bzxa67T_rIKclK0tG5YeVyHbhohmEhKCTKkwFZf3mnXsWbJdzx=w581-h640" width="581" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhPtcLwqcN-1AfzdOjO4WvIEZ6KcH1vTJQR0GP-Jw1M7cRNq3JmQ3Pdld28q0m2mOS8poQ-ma2kbeQbtpcjZ-iVIaqtsVx2k3VXAdnCzttlC4ys3GzTeKYWZgTS2wPcTtrwXK3ot6JizYVfRd45NDlDdTOPpeCW5AVtXVKk-8_o_m5T_56J4MzxR5wP=s3888" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="2592" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhPtcLwqcN-1AfzdOjO4WvIEZ6KcH1vTJQR0GP-Jw1M7cRNq3JmQ3Pdld28q0m2mOS8poQ-ma2kbeQbtpcjZ-iVIaqtsVx2k3VXAdnCzttlC4ys3GzTeKYWZgTS2wPcTtrwXK3ot6JizYVfRd45NDlDdTOPpeCW5AVtXVKk-8_o_m5T_56J4MzxR5wP=w427-h640" width="427" /></a></div><br /><p>Warmly,</p><p>Lena</p>Lena Jayadevhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08014550975002614421noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6391637866289861024.post-15243842606037197942021-12-23T02:39:00.000+05:302021-12-23T02:39:58.668+05:30Mutta Pathiri/ Pola/ Muttayappam / Ottata using non-stick pan<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgCZmQ-xPNYRQTBTDOuNYN2tkge5Sx6wNDeDowoEw5hcaS6nh4mf0Xm3WAofclF8MhvR0PR0M-6Oe6skRdHqxk4DmZ9wxlLM6zr-SrwWzBqmEdfyAhXllhzJi72Yb6wpnDRbqYrjDIsJWBE_BDWo0uFmPKZ78vHiwQ0RZQ2otFPoRPUGgBHkmaTXtWe=s4032" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgCZmQ-xPNYRQTBTDOuNYN2tkge5Sx6wNDeDowoEw5hcaS6nh4mf0Xm3WAofclF8MhvR0PR0M-6Oe6skRdHqxk4DmZ9wxlLM6zr-SrwWzBqmEdfyAhXllhzJi72Yb6wpnDRbqYrjDIsJWBE_BDWo0uFmPKZ78vHiwQ0RZQ2otFPoRPUGgBHkmaTXtWe=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p dir="ltr" id="docs-internal-guid-ea188bbe-7fff-e15e-010a-3aeb8f0ee0f9" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">മുട്ടപ്പത്തിരിയും ചൂടുള്ള കോഴികറിയും ... കേൾക്കാൻ തന്നെ നല്ല സുഖമില്ലേ ... മൺചട്ടിയിൽ ചെറുചൂടിൽ ചുട്ടെടുതില്ലെങ്കിലും , എന്റെ Non-stick pan മുട്ടപ്പത്തിരി വീട്ടുകാർക്ക് പെരുത്ത് ഇഷ്ടായി. The heat plays a big role when you make Malabar special Mutta Pathiri. You have to pour batter when the pan is hot , then lower the flame and wait till you get bubbles on top and then close the pan. I learned that trick after ruining 2 or 3 mutta pathiri this time 😬. </span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p><p><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;"><b><u>Ingredients</u></b> </span></p><p><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">Rice flour: 3/4 Cup</span></p><p><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">Hot water : 1 Cup</span></p><p><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">All purpose flour : 1 Cup </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Coconut milk : 1 cup ++</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Egg : 2 lightly beaten</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Baking powder : 1/2 tsp </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Salt : 1/2 tsp ++</span></p><p><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;"><b><u>Directions</u></b> </span></p><p><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">🌼 Add boiling water to rice flour and mix well.Keep aside and allow it to cool.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">🌼 In a mixer grinder, add 1 cup coconut milk , all purpose flour , eggs , baking soda , salt and the rice flour mix. Grind it into a smooth batter. Add more coconut milk if needed. Batter should not be thin( Iddli batter consistency). Keep the batter aside for 10 minutes to form bubbles on top.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">🌼 Heat a non stick pan In medium flame and add 1 scoop of the batter. Turn the heat to low, and wait until you see bubbles on top. Now you can close the pan with a lid. (First mutta pathiri will not form much bubbles)</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">🌼 You can serve it with coconut milk and sugar or with any chicken/ mutton/ beef gravy. I served mutta pathiwith warm Kerala chicken stew this time. </span></p><p>Enjoy,</p><p>Lena <br /><br style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;" /></p><p><br /></p>Lena Jayadevhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08014550975002614421noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6391637866289861024.post-17109880114342222432021-09-26T06:33:00.001+05:302021-09-26T06:33:57.539+05:30Homemade fig Jam <div class="separator" style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrHS19sBpnQbyIogSs-eovagwmg4TQwJ2R1-AX3I2DCFIKi3lpAfOD8JkxTsUJE1nAHT_XTnqbMhNrnw7EYJpnncpEH8xaNWUMGmaGyj_OJKxayMu91mL09mltJgjjC9e0QiTrksB1rAQ/s2048/Fig-Jam2.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1952" data-original-width="2048" height="610" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrHS19sBpnQbyIogSs-eovagwmg4TQwJ2R1-AX3I2DCFIKi3lpAfOD8JkxTsUJE1nAHT_XTnqbMhNrnw7EYJpnncpEH8xaNWUMGmaGyj_OJKxayMu91mL09mltJgjjC9e0QiTrksB1rAQ/w640-h610/Fig-Jam2.jpeg" width="640" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-family: times; font-size: large;"><div style="text-align: justify;">This post is so special to me. This jam is made from fresh figs from my neighbors backyard. I plucked each fig, cleaned, chopped , cooked and canned in 2 hours. This is the best jam I ever made too. Canning is very interesting if you do it right. The key to safe canning is two factors - acid and heat. Botulism simply can’t live in an acidic environment. The acid in jam comes from the fruit itself as well as added acid like lemon juice (some fruits are acidic enough on their own, but some need a bit of extra help in the form of lemon juice or other added acid).</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><b><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><u>Ingredients</u></b></div></b><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">30-40 Fresh Figs</div><div style="text-align: justify;">1 Cup Sugar</div><div style="text-align: justify;">1/2 Cup Honey</div><div style="text-align: justify;">2Tbsp Lemon Juice (Juice from one lemon)</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/vsy9kitI4g4" width="320" youtube-src-id="vsy9kitI4g4"></iframe></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><b><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><u>Directions</u></b></div></b></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-family: times; font-size: large;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div></span><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: large; text-align: left;">Step 1 : In a Dutch oven / wide nonstick pan add the cleaned and chopped figs(Do not add water) . Cook in low - medium flame for 15-20 minutes.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: large;">Step 2 : Add Sugar and honey and continue cooking. Mash them to break down into tiny chunks.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: large;">Step 3 : Cook till they are really thick. Add lemon juice , cook for a minute and turn off the flame.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: times; font-size: large;"><div class="wrap" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #444444; margin: 0px auto; max-width: 1080px; padding: 0px 25px; text-align: justify; vertical-align: baseline; width: 1080px;"><br /></div><div class="wrap" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #444444; margin: 0px auto; max-width: 1080px; padding: 0px 25px; text-align: justify; vertical-align: baseline; width: 1080px;"><br /></div><div class="wrap" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #444444; margin: 0px auto; max-width: 1080px; padding: 0px 25px; text-align: justify; vertical-align: baseline; width: 1080px;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilq3C7qm4DC0UC1FhavAyn9qmu2Uqolyb2M2yBKvZv9HAf4n_DwkQETH9iuC6ZX9Mh1bHnY7wz6jlPbgDQYSEJP0uG179yj_oxMGS5nCnGDA1_fTywj5m7pIaSn3LleQuy0tYV8FENjoU/s2048/Fig-Jam-1.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilq3C7qm4DC0UC1FhavAyn9qmu2Uqolyb2M2yBKvZv9HAf4n_DwkQETH9iuC6ZX9Mh1bHnY7wz6jlPbgDQYSEJP0uG179yj_oxMGS5nCnGDA1_fTywj5m7pIaSn3LleQuy0tYV8FENjoU/w640-h426/Fig-Jam-1.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="wrap" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #444444; margin: 0px auto; max-width: 1080px; padding: 0px 25px; text-align: justify; vertical-align: baseline; width: 1080px;"><br /></div><div class="wrap" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #444444; margin: 0px auto; max-width: 1080px; padding: 0px 25px; text-align: justify; vertical-align: baseline; width: 1080px;">Enjoy,</div><div class="wrap" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #444444; margin: 0px auto; max-width: 1080px; padding: 0px 25px; text-align: justify; vertical-align: baseline; width: 1080px;">Lena</div></span></div></div>Lena Jayadevhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08014550975002614421noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6391637866289861024.post-90749404618555371592021-09-22T11:20:00.001+05:302021-09-22T11:20:56.499+05:30The easiest One Bowl Chocolate cake with the best Chocolate Buttercream ever !!!!<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: large;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b style="font-family: times; font-size: x-large;">Happy Fall Everyone!!!</b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: large;">I love all seasons, but the first day of fall is something to be remembered. It's the promise to a change, the promise of cooler, beautiful weather, colorful leaves, and lots of fun fall activities to cross off our bucket list. After a long gap, I started taking my guitar lessons again. We had an amazing Summer harvest for last couple of months, and now as Fall teaches us, I should let go off the old ones to make space for the new fall garden. Sometimes I'm too tired after work, long drive, busy traffic, but it all fades in background when I come home. I will just sit on sofa for a while, and Rashmin will make an expresso or Rithika will make an orange juice for me. Thats enough for my kick start. When you count your blessings, you will understand you're actually doing more than great. We have a camping trip this weekend, Rithika has fall break next week, I will start my fall garden in 3 weeks, and we want to do a movie night in our backyard too. See, I have my never ending list for this fall :)</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: large;"><b><u><br /></u></b></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: large;"><b><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwxEiG-ix0IazcazUjO4Uk7F7ZzVfnLcpQ4HOYBJUphFsL6mFedmfI1yeA7azvXyHWhumqUzdavGmtaIkv7YeJl9TpeK4ridOvYvNPkzTVAtEWpQ9XoIcA0jiRkpqv7wJYlU5E-SUMs5A/s2048/Cake-Autumn.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Best chocolate cake ever" border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1897" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwxEiG-ix0IazcazUjO4Uk7F7ZzVfnLcpQ4HOYBJUphFsL6mFedmfI1yeA7azvXyHWhumqUzdavGmtaIkv7YeJl9TpeK4ridOvYvNPkzTVAtEWpQ9XoIcA0jiRkpqv7wJYlU5E-SUMs5A/w592-h640/Cake-Autumn.jpeg" width="592" /></a></div><br /><u><br /></u></b></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: large;"><b><u><br /></u></b></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: large;"><b><u>The best chocolate cake with Chocolate buttercream</u></b></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times;">Prep time : 20 mins, </span><span style="font-family: times;">Cooking time : </span><span style="font-family: times;">30 mins, </span><span style="font-family: times;">Yield : </span><span style="font-family: times;">2 - 9 inch round cake layers</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times;">Recipe courtesy : <a href="https://www.hersheyland.com/recipes/hersheys-perfectly-chocolate-chocolate-cake.html" target="_blank">Hershey's</a></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: x-large;"><b>Ingredients</b></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: x-large;">2 cups white sugar</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: large;">1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: large;">¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: large;">1 ½ teaspoons baking powder</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: large;">1 ½ teaspoons baking soda</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: large;">1 teaspoon salt</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: large;">2 eggs</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: large;">1 cup milk</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: large;">½ cup vegetable oil</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: large;">2 teaspoons vanilla extract</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: large;">1 cup boiling water</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: large;"><b><u>Directions</u></b></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: large;">Step 1 : </span><span style="font-family: times; font-size: x-large;">Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour two nine inch round pans.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: large;">Step 2 : </span><span style="font-family: times; font-size: x-large;">In a large bowl, stir together the sugar, flour, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Add the eggs, milk, oil and vanilla, mix for 2 minutes on medium speed of mixer. Stir in the boiling water last. Batter will be thin. Pour evenly into the prepared pans.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: large;">Step 3 : </span><span style="font-family: times; font-size: x-large;">Bake 30 to 35 minutes in the preheated oven, until the cake tests done with a toothpick. Cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then remove to a wire rack to cool completely.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: large;"><b><u><br /></u></b></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: large;"><b><u>Recipe for thick and creamy Chocolate buttercream frosting</u></b></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times;">Preperation time : 10 Minutes, Recipe Courtesy : <a href="https://sallysbakingaddiction.com/favorite-chocolate-buttercream/" target="_blank">sallysbakingaddiction</a></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: large;">1 cup (230g) unsalted butter, room temperature</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: large;">3 and 1/2 cups (420g) confectioners’ sugar</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: large;">1/2 cup (41g) unsweetened natural or dutch-process cocoa powder</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: large;">3 Tablespoons (45ml) heavy cream or milk</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: large;">1/8 teaspoon salt</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: large;">2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: large;">With a handheld or stand mixer fitted with a paddle or whisk attachment, beat the butter on medium speed until creamy – about 2 minutes. Add confectioners’ sugar, cocoa powder, heavy cream, salt, and vanilla extract. Beat on low speed for 30 seconds, then increase to high speed and beat for 1 full minute. Add 1/4 cup more confectioners’ sugar or cocoa powder if frosting is too thin or another Tablespoon of cream if frosting is too thick. Taste. Beat in another pinch of salt if desired.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: large;">Use immediately or cover tightly and store for up to 1 week in the refrigerator or up to 3 months in the freezer. After freezing, thaw in the refrigerator then beat the frosting on medium speed for a few seconds so it’s creamy again. After thawing or refrigerating, beating in a splash of heavy cream or milk will help thin the frosting out again, if needed.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: large;">Enjoy,</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: large;">Lena</span></div>Lena Jayadevhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08014550975002614421noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6391637866289861024.post-68477085588824094622021-05-26T01:09:00.004+05:302021-05-26T01:10:32.803+05:30Purple Dream <p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjd9dVHux2q55UTpilil7PbpBJxTfrmWIW266isOg-Q2EnjW0AZhTTb3blQWE2mjyuCfHyLQfKhM_L83twmtdvBZRymszlLoTlFBsXAyl8AiBleZ_WXGwHQix6kwKl7iS9IJJ4plWkjE24/s1600/PHOTO-2021-04-05-11-51-57.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1484" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjd9dVHux2q55UTpilil7PbpBJxTfrmWIW266isOg-Q2EnjW0AZhTTb3blQWE2mjyuCfHyLQfKhM_L83twmtdvBZRymszlLoTlFBsXAyl8AiBleZ_WXGwHQix6kwKl7iS9IJJ4plWkjE24/w594-h640/PHOTO-2021-04-05-11-51-57.jpeg" width="594" /></span></a></div><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #262626;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: large;">I’m going to call this cake “Purple Dream”. I created this 3rd Birthday cake for my friend’s daughter. This cake has a special place in my heart because I baked it with the the birthday girl at her home (Yes, A three year old little chef as my assistant )❤️❤️. We created a mess in her kitchen but it was a memorable experience. She cracked the eggs , beat the butter , baked the cake , made buttercream... I can’t wait for next year to create her 4th birthday cake. Love you Ishya and I wish you a very happy birthday ❤️❤️❤️ </span></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #262626;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="color: #262626; font-size: large;">This is a Vanilla Butter cream (yes, my go to <a href="https://cookingwithlena.blogspot.com/2017/03/1-2-3-4-cake-or-sponge-cake-or-basic.html">1-2-3-4 cake</a>), with <a href="https://cookingwithlena.blogspot.com/2014/06/polka-dot-cake-buttermilk-pound-cake.html">Vanilla Buttercream,</a> decorated with rice paper and edible gold leaf.</span></span></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #262626;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #262626;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: large;">Enjoy,</span></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #262626;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: large;">Lena</span></span></p>Lena Jayadevhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08014550975002614421noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6391637866289861024.post-12364251936127624452021-05-25T22:52:00.007+05:302021-05-26T01:10:55.282+05:30The Best Fried rice Ever!!!<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRN_7C0x1ahyNX9DR-ALE3ZUpzKHMKXldYBfjBkMCvd3MFsugyCB2KIuiHPyWbNHNfPiB8Q0ic02Jsm4mMYVP8KYiC795972PgRPHYSjQkVdSuckKvQd5iPI4Su9Zw7WPm6zyKjFzCgBc/s2048/FriedRice.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1818" data-original-width="2048" height="568" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRN_7C0x1ahyNX9DR-ALE3ZUpzKHMKXldYBfjBkMCvd3MFsugyCB2KIuiHPyWbNHNfPiB8Q0ic02Jsm4mMYVP8KYiC795972PgRPHYSjQkVdSuckKvQd5iPI4Su9Zw7WPm6zyKjFzCgBc/w640-h568/FriedRice.jpeg" width="640" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: times; font-size: large;"><br /> <span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: right;">Serves : 5 Adults</span></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: times; font-size: large;"><b style="background-color: white; color: #222222;">Ingredients :</b><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;"> </span></span></p><span style="font-family: times; font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"></span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;" /></span><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: large;">Basmati Rice : 1 1/2 cup, cooked and cooled (See Notes*)</span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: large;">Vegetable Oil/ Saffola / Canola oil : 3 tbsp +1tsp</span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: large;">Eggs : 4, Optional</span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: large;">Beans : 4, Finely Chopped</span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: large;">Carrots : 2, Finely Chopped</span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: large;">Celery : 1 rib, finely chopped</span></div><span style="font-family: times; font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"></span></span><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: large;">White onion : 1/2 Cup, Finely chopped</span></div><span style="text-align: center;"><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: large;">Cabbage : 1/2 Cup, Finely Chopped</span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: large;">Spring Onions : 2, Finely Chopped</span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: large;">Capsicum : 1, Sliced</span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: large;">Green Chilies : 2, Finely chopped</span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: large;">Ginger : 1 inch piece, Finely Chopped</span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: large;">Garlic : 9 cloves, Finely Chopped</span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: large;">Soya Sauce : 1 1/2 tsp</span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: large;">Salt &pepper to taste</span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: large;">Sugar : a pinch to sprinkle in the end</span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: large;">Curry powder : 1/4 tsp to sprinkle in the end (My secret ingredient to make perfect Fried rice each time)</span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222;"><div style="text-align: left;"><b><span style="font-family: times; font-size: large;">Method :</span></b></div></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: large;">1. Beat egg with 1tbsp water, enough salt and pepper. Heat 1tsp oil in a kadai/ wok/ non-stick pan and add the eggs and cook till they are soft and fluffy. Transfer to a plate. Now add remaining 3tbsp oil and add ginger, garlic and green Chillies. Now add all vegetables in following order onion, celery, beans, carrots, cabbage, capsicum, and half of spring onion. Saute on medium to high flame.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: large;">2. After 2-3 minutes add enough salt and pepper powder. Now add cooked rice 1cup at a time and combine well. Once you finish combining the entire rice with stir fried veggies, fry in high flame for 4-5 minutes. Add soya sauce and mix well. Sprinkle crushed pepper, curry powder and sugar. Mix together and close the pan with a tight lid. Turn off the gas and serve immediately. </span></div></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: large;">3. Garnish with chopped spring onions and serve hot with <a href="http://cookingwithlena.blogspot.in/2009/03/gopi-manchurian_28.html" style="color: #cc6611; text-decoration-line: none;">gobi manchurian</a> /<a href="http://cookingwithlena.blogspot.com/2014/10/how-to-make-restaurant-style-chilli.html" style="color: #cc6611; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank"> Restaurent style chili chicken / pepper mushroom fry</a>/ <a href="http://cookingwithlena.blogspot.in/2011/01/easy-to-cook-chilli-mushroom.html" style="color: #cc6611; text-decoration-line: none;">Chilli Mushroom</a> / <a href="http://cookingwithlena.blogspot.in/2009/04/pepper-chicken_23.html" style="color: #cc6611; text-decoration-line: none;">Pepper Chicken</a>.</span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: justify;"><b><u><span style="font-family: times; font-size: large;"><br /></span></u></b></div><div style="background-color: white; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: large;"><span style="color: #222222;"><b><u>Method for cooking rice / noodles for Chinese </u></b></span><span style="color: #222222;"><b><u>Cuisine</u></b></span><br /><span style="color: #222222;"><b><u><br /></u></b></span></span></div><div style="background-color: white; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: large;"><span style="color: #222222;">Wash and soak rice for 20 - 30minutes. Now drain the rice using a colander. </span><span style="color: #222222;">Take a large kadhai / saucepan/ cooker and fill the vessel with 3/4th of water (around 8-10 cups) and bring to boil. Now add enough salt and then add drained rice. </span><span style="color: #222222;">Add 1/2tsp of refined oil and wait till the rice is 90%cooked. </span><span style="color: #222222;">Take care not to overcook the rice. Each grain of rice should be separate. When it's done strain using a colander and Spread on a wide plate. This is a crucial step in making fried rice. If you are not spreading the rice to cool, the bottom layer of rice will get overcooked and you will get mushy fried-rice. Allow the rice to cool for several hours.</span></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: large;"><i>Note : </i><i>Make sure you are making fried rice with cooled rice. you can make rice before 4hrs or previous day you make the fried rice. </i></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: justify;"><i><span style="font-family: times; font-size: large;"><br /></span></i></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: justify;"><i><span style="font-family: times; font-size: large;"><br /></span></i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><span style="font-family: times; font-size: large;">Similar Posts</span></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><span style="font-family: times; font-size: large;"><br /></span></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><b><span style="font-family: times; font-size: large;"><a href="http://cookingwithlena.blogspot.com/2013/04/chinese-shrimp-fried-rice-prawns-fried.html" target="_blank"><i>Shrimp friedrice</i></a></span></b></li><li><b><a href="http://cookingwithlena.blogspot.com/2009/05/mushroom-fried-rice.html" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: large;"><i>Mushroom friedrice</i></span></a></b></li><li><span style="font-family: times; font-size: large;"><i><a href="http://cookingwithlena.blogspot.in/2009/03/gopi-manchurian_28.html" style="background-color: white; color: #cc6611; text-align: justify; text-decoration-line: none;">gobi manchurian</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: justify;"> </span></i></span></li><li><a href="http://cookingwithlena.blogspot.com/2014/10/how-to-make-restaurant-style-chilli.html" style="background-color: white; color: #cc6611; text-align: justify; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: large;"><i>Restaurent style chili chicken </i></span></a></li><li><a href="http://cookingwithlena.blogspot.com/2014/10/how-to-make-restaurant-style-chilli.html" style="background-color: white; color: #cc6611; text-align: justify; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: large;"><i>pepper mushroom fry</i></span></a></li><li><span style="font-family: times; font-size: large;"><i><a href="http://cookingwithlena.blogspot.in/2011/01/easy-to-cook-chilli-mushroom.html" style="background-color: white; color: #cc6611; text-align: justify; text-decoration-line: none;">Chilli Mushroom</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: justify;"> </span></i></span></li></ul></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><span style="font-family: times; font-size: large;"><br /></span></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><span style="font-family: times; font-size: large;"><br /></span></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: large;"><b>Enjoy,</b></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: large;"><b>Lena</b></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></b></div></div></span>Lena Jayadevhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08014550975002614421noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6391637866289861024.post-8522252821502382042021-03-08T11:34:00.002+05:302021-03-08T11:35:27.570+05:30Classic crepes / How to make French crepes at home<div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: times;">Is there anything better than a plate of warm crepes on a Sunday morning? </span><span style="font-family: times;">Crepes are thin and delicate French-style pancakes made without any leavener. Even-though the ingredients are almost similar, crepes are very different from pancakes. These are light and delicate with crispy buttery edges. </span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-family: times;"><div style="font-size: x-large; text-align: justify;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiz6SLfL4j1mhbD0tn7zpNsxtzNX7YfemE9qcuYFt0YW9_9dX24tXZCVghEzxMfBT4IOMZLOfL8__OZWml_pEEUIsIejr8FzLhcV0dagtVRDD1WLMk4PsS2AoJERJxlGLjqm0bEDcnAa1E/s2048/Creepes.jpg"><img border="0" height="427" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiz6SLfL4j1mhbD0tn7zpNsxtzNX7YfemE9qcuYFt0YW9_9dX24tXZCVghEzxMfBT4IOMZLOfL8__OZWml_pEEUIsIejr8FzLhcV0dagtVRDD1WLMk4PsS2AoJERJxlGLjqm0bEDcnAa1E/w640-h427/Creepes.jpg" title="Classic Crepes" width="640" /></a></div><div style="font-size: x-large; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="font-size: x-large; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="font-size: x-large; text-align: justify;"><b><u> Basic crepes / Classic crepes recipe</u></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Cooking Time : 10 min , Serves : 4 , Calories : 481 cal</div><div style="font-size: x-large; text-align: justify;"><br /></div></span><span style="font-family: times; font-size: large;"><div style="text-align: justify;">All purpose flour : 2cups</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Sugar : 2 tbsp</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Salt : 1/8tsp</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Eggs : 2</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Milk :1Cup</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Water : 1/4Cup</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Vanila Extract : 1tsp</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Unsalted Butter : 3tbsp (plus more to grease the pan)</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><u>How to Make Crepes</u></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">1. Melt the butter : Melt 3tbsp butter in the microwave or on the stove. Allow it to cool for 3 minutes before adding to the batter. (Otherwise you could scramble the eggs in the batter.)</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">2. Combine all ingredients in a blender: Add the cooled melted butter and all the remaining ingredients into a blender. Blend for 1 minute and your crepe batter is ready (You can definitely make the batter using a wire whisk, but it makes the batter lumpy. Adding into the blender makes the batter smooth and thin.)</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">3. Chill the batter : This is a crucial step while making crepes. Chill the crepe batter for at least 30-60 minutes before cooking it. This allows the bubbles to subside so the crepes will be less likely to tear during cooking. The batter will keep for up to 48 hours in refrigerator. ( I usually rest them for 30minutes and use that time to clean up the blender and get my skillet ready.)</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">4. Heat an 8inch non-stick pan : Butter the heated skillet and add little less than 1/4 cup batter in the middle of the pan and swirl the batter. Cook for 30 seconds and flip. Cook for another 10 seconds and transfer to a large plate. Always try to use less batter so you can stretch the batter into a larger and thinner crepe. If you add more batter, your crepes will be pretty thick, still delicious, but very different from the traditional crepes. Repeat step 4 to finish making crepes.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">5. Serve with your favorite fillings : I love serving them warm with cold whipped cream / fresh fruit compote/ nutella / apple pie filling / fresh berries.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><u><br /></u></div></span><div style="font-size: x-large; text-align: justify;"><b><u>Similar Recipes :</u></b></div><span style="font-family: times;"><div style="font-size: x-large; text-align: justify;"><ul><li><a href="http://cookingwithlena.blogspot.com/2015/07/basic-waffles-recipe.html" target="_blank">Basic waffles</a></li><li><a href="http://cookingwithlena.blogspot.com/2014/07/classic-buttermilk-pancakes_21.html" target="_blank">Classic Buttermilk pancakes</a></li><li><a href="http://cookingwithlena.blogspot.com/2011/03/strawberry-pancake.html" target="_blank">Strawberry pancakes</a></li><li><a href="http://cookingwithlena.blogspot.com/2011/01/banana-pancakes.html" target="_blank">Banana pancakes</a></li></ul></div><div style="font-size: x-large; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="font-size: x-large; text-align: justify;">Enjoy,</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><span style="font-size: x-large;">Lena</span></b></div></span>Lena Jayadevhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08014550975002614421noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6391637866289861024.post-9340037468941043682021-02-24T07:53:00.001+05:302021-02-24T07:53:21.788+05:30Jack Daniel’s cake for my Husband ❤️<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrq0-KfECO_d5QSMKjeXKVkrcboFUUJeCxDK5OYxl2KfNWhxaoB8dw-ZYD4ZJgz9LZ461h9EAgJokses-UIuofVc3D_TzIOOWvF3db8pHCCybO55rsLcouIe2JfVaGSQrLwRJYj67nUTg/s2048/Bottle-Cake.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1837" data-original-width="2048" height="574" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrq0-KfECO_d5QSMKjeXKVkrcboFUUJeCxDK5OYxl2KfNWhxaoB8dw-ZYD4ZJgz9LZ461h9EAgJokses-UIuofVc3D_TzIOOWvF3db8pHCCybO55rsLcouIe2JfVaGSQrLwRJYj67nUTg/w640-h574/Bottle-Cake.jpg" width="640" /></span></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: large;"> <span style="text-align: justify;">This is a classic </span><a href="http://cookingwithlena.blogspot.com/2017/03/1-2-3-4-cake-or-sponge-cake-or-basic.html" style="text-align: justify;" target="_blank">1- 2 -3 -4 cake </a><span style="text-align: justify;">filled with lemon curd and layered with </span><a href="http://cookingwithlena.blogspot.com/search?q=lemon+butter+cream" style="text-align: justify;" target="_blank">Litchi butter cream frosting</a><span style="text-align: justify;">. I used a bread loaf pan to bake the cake. The bottle cap is made with rice krispie treats. Each layer is soaked with litchi sugar syrup. I used my classic butter cream recipe and added litchi juice and chopped canned litchi to make the litchi butter cream. Covered the entire cake with fondant and added edible paper decorations for the Jack Daniel's bottle details. Hand painted the cake in brown and black to get the color of liquor.</span></span></div><span style="font-family: times; font-size: large;"><b style="text-align: justify;"><u><div><b style="text-align: justify;"><u><br /></u></b></div></u></b><b style="text-align: justify;"><u>Recipe for </u></b><span style="text-align: justify;"><b><u>Litchi Buttercream</u></b></span></span><div><span style="font-family: times; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: large;">Unsalted Butter : 1Cup / 2sticks, at room tempterature(Not melted!!!)</span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: large;">Powdered Sugar : 4Cups</span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: large;">1/2 cup chopped litchi from 18oz canned litchi tin</span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: large;">Milk / Heavy cream : 1tbsp</span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: large;">3tbsp litchi juice </span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: large;">A pinch of Salt</span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: justify;"><b><u><span style="font-family: times; font-size: large;">Method: </span></u></b></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: large;">1. Beat butter for a few minutes with a mixer with the paddle attachment on medium speed. </span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: large;">2. Add powdered sugar and turn your mixer on the lowest speed until the sugar has been incorporated with the butter. </span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: large;">3. Increase mixer speed to medium and add litchi juice, chopped litchies, salt, and 1 tablespoons of milk/cream and beat for 3 minutes. </span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: large;">4. Divide frosting into 2 bowls.</span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: large;"><b><u>Recipe for </u></b><b><u>Litchi Sugar syrup</u></b><b><u> </u></b></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: justify;"><b><u><span style="font-family: times; font-size: large;"><br /></span></u></b></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: large;">2cups Litchi juice</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: large;">1 1/2 Cups granulate sugar</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: large;"><span style="text-align: start;">Add both ingredients into a sauce pan and bring to a boil until the sugar dissolves. (2-3 minutes). Allow to cool and its ready to use. You can store this litchi simple syrup</span><span style="text-align: start;"> in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-family: times; font-size: large;"><div style="text-align: justify;">I don't use squeezable plastic bottle to store and pour the syrup, instead I spoon it over the cake or even brush it over the cake with a pastry brush. I use about 1-4 tablespoons per layer, depending on the size of the layer.</div></span><p></p><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: large;">Enjoy,</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: large;">Lena</span></div><p></p></div>Lena Jayadevhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08014550975002614421noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6391637866289861024.post-19281373826226996872021-01-19T15:26:00.003+05:302021-01-19T15:35:02.065+05:30Flamingo cake for Rithika's 11th Birthday<p style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: times; font-size: large;"> </span></b><b><span style="font-family: times; font-size: large;">Stand tall my darling!!!!</span></b></p><p style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: times; font-size: large;"><br /></span></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0CyIOhAZ2oySOtxN23A_D6SqilEJ-1p6nJ_49QKvPNdI0KS9S-b4SfC0uTFwWJGClI9OE48HOpYUvk1iUXABvM_9LVjUlEL83FAVvX9eCsUsc6vrfvoCXN5Qn1E64MC3F_ikpZrEJSIQ/s2048/11-BIRTHDAY-CAKE.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1420" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0CyIOhAZ2oySOtxN23A_D6SqilEJ-1p6nJ_49QKvPNdI0KS9S-b4SfC0uTFwWJGClI9OE48HOpYUvk1iUXABvM_9LVjUlEL83FAVvX9eCsUsc6vrfvoCXN5Qn1E64MC3F_ikpZrEJSIQ/w444-h640/11-BIRTHDAY-CAKE.jpg" width="444" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: times; font-size: large;"><br /></span><p></p><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: large;">Every year I make themed birthday cake for my daughter's birthday. Over the years I have taught myself, through trial and error, to make some pretty neat cakes. I loved baking and decorating each of them. And I think this is the most beautiful cake I have ever made.</span></div><span style="font-family: times; font-size: large;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div></span><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: large;">This is a classic <a href="http://cookingwithlena.blogspot.com/2017/03/1-2-3-4-cake-or-sponge-cake-or-basic.html" target="_blank">1- 2 -3 -4 cake </a>filled with lemon curd and layered with <a href="http://cookingwithlena.blogspot.com/search?q=lemon+butter+cream" target="_blank">orange butter cream frosting</a>. Due to pandemic, there was no big birthday party this year. Just a birthday cake and a special lunch with family. I made 3 six inch cakes 2 days before birthday party. Crumb coated and finished the cake with fondant. Topper is made with fondant and gum paste. And the highlight of the cake - Feathers, they are with wafer paper. I hand-painted 40 feathers and air dried for 10hours. Adding real gold leaf to the cake was another surprise for my daughter. </span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: large;">Enjoy,</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: x-large;">Lena</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p>Lena Jayadevhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08014550975002614421noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6391637866289861024.post-12195995719549361222021-01-06T05:57:00.005+05:302021-01-06T06:01:44.206+05:30VARUTHARACHA KAAYA , CHEMMEEN CURRY / RAW BANANA AND SHRIMP WITH ROASTED COCONUT GRAVY<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKUhfjcLvRpjFfVKJ3lbe1MKOU99qt-WUatClwrGMEeHpFfV4iLV7XJwMzpX7MFP6Hphb69vjLTBDjioP_CxvKD-kVjtKNLJ27nat3lhN50o8nLxSfs1WkGoABk2TV8699jUnlpGiZIAE/s1605/Curry.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1333" data-original-width="1605" height="532" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKUhfjcLvRpjFfVKJ3lbe1MKOU99qt-WUatClwrGMEeHpFfV4iLV7XJwMzpX7MFP6Hphb69vjLTBDjioP_CxvKD-kVjtKNLJ27nat3lhN50o8nLxSfs1WkGoABk2TV8699jUnlpGiZIAE/w640-h532/Curry.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /> <p></p><p><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-weight: bold; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">Ingredients :</span></span></p><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; color: #222222;"></span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222;" /></span><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">Shrimp : <b>15,</b> medium pieces, cleaned and deveined</span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">Raw banana/ <i>pachakkaaya</i> : <b>1, </b>slice lengthwise half and chop into triangles</span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">Onion :<b> 1</b>, chopped</span></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">Ginger : <b>1/2</b> inch piece, chopped</span></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">Green Chili : <b>2</b>, chopped</span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">Garlic : <b>2</b> cloves, finely chopped</span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">Curry leaves : <b>2 </b>springs</span></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span">Gambooge/ <i>kudambuli</i><span style="font-style: italic;"> : <b>3</b></span> pieces</span>, soak in warm water for 30 minutes</span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">Salt </span></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><b><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></b></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><b><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">For the roasted gravy :</span></b></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">Grated coconut : <b>1 Cup</b></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">Turmeric Powder :<b>1/2 tsp</b></span></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">Chilly Powder : <b>1/2 tbsp</b></span></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span">Fennel seeds / <i>perumjeerakam</i>: <b>1/4tsp</b>(optional)</span><b><br /></b><span class="Apple-style-span">Coriander powder : <b>1/2 tbsp</b></span></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">Coconut Oil : <b>1tsp + 1tbsp</b></span></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; color: #222222;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Method :</span></span><br /></span><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;"><div style="text-align: justify;">1. <b>Make the roasted coconut masala </b> : Heat a skillet on Low - medium flame and add shredded coconut. Stir fry till the coconut turns into a golden brown color. Now add fennel seeds, chili powder and coriander powder and fry for 2 more minutes. Turn off the flame and add turmeric powder. Let it cool. ( To speed up this roasting process, you can add 2 tsp of coconut oil and fry coconut in medium flame to get the dark golden brown color easily). When the coconut cools down, add few tablespoons of water and grind into a smooth paste.</div><br />2. <b>Onion masala </b>: <span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: justify;">Using a mixer crush together onion, ginger, green chillies, garlic and curry leaves.</span>Heat 1tsp coconut oil and add this crushed onion masala paste. After 4-5 mins, when the masala start changing color, add the ground coconut paste, raw banana slices, salt and water (around 1.5 cups - 2 cups). </span></div><div><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;"><br />3. <b>Make the gravy</b> : Add drained gambooge pieces to the gravy and allow to boil. When the gravy starts to thicken, add the fish pieces. Swirl the pan to make sure that the fish pieces are coated well with the masala. Cover and cook. Switch off the gas and add 1 tbsp coconut oil and curry leaves. Let it rest for a while for the flavor to settle in. Color of this curry will deepen as it rests.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">4. Serve hot with rice / appam / kappa :)</span></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">Enjoy, </span></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><b>Lena</b></span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span"></span><br /></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;"></span><br /></div>Lena Jayadevhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08014550975002614421noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6391637866289861024.post-54983148457465395122020-12-11T14:09:00.005+05:302020-12-11T14:09:44.459+05:30Igloo cake - Winter wonderland<p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: large; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxBPRVMJVxdXxJB4FL_4hNmIPXRUi7uE_xwXzjgWwtqc531nq3eb2pPyX_dhEmlG-8vzSge5KilBDj2cXcg_wPDTN20nykPf_likkOQMoJEXH_n09JKFDI66j314LhXubC-RHl3JrsC2I/s2048/Cake.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1453" data-original-width="2048" height="454" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxBPRVMJVxdXxJB4FL_4hNmIPXRUi7uE_xwXzjgWwtqc531nq3eb2pPyX_dhEmlG-8vzSge5KilBDj2cXcg_wPDTN20nykPf_likkOQMoJEXH_n09JKFDI66j314LhXubC-RHl3JrsC2I/w640-h454/Cake.jpg" width="640" /></a></span></div><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: large;">Celebrating this Christmas season with this Igloo cake and cute fondant animals. This cake is extra special because my 10 years old daughter Rithika made all the fondant characters. I'm not going to change my fondant artist from now on. </span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: large;">I baked three 6" chocolate cakes, soaked each layers with homemade orange syrup and filled it with chocolate sour cream frosting. After the crumb coat, I covered it with fondant and created the igloo design with a fondant roller. Rithika created the characters with the remaining fondant and thats it. We finished the whole cake from baking to decorating, under 3 hours :)</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: large;">I used ,</span></p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: large;">three 6inch cake pan</span></li><li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: large;">Chocolate sour cream frosting </span></li><li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: large;">Orange syrup to soak the layers</span></li><li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: large;">24oz package fondant </span></li><li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: large;">wilton color mist shimmering food color spray- Silver </span></li></ul><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: large;"><b><u>Chocolate cake </u></b></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: large;"><b><u><br /></u></b></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: large;">I used one pan chocolate cake recipe from <a href="https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/17981/one-bowl-chocolate-cake-iii/">All recipes</a>. The cake was extremely moist and had a very rich flavor.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: large;"><b><u>Orange syrup</u></b></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: large;">Heat 1 cup orange juice and 1 cup sugar in a sauce pan. Allow to cool.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: large;"><b><u><br /></u></b></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: large;"><b><u>Chocolate sour cream frosting</u></b></span></div><span style="font-family: times; font-size: large;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div></span><span style="font-family: times; font-size: large;">3/4 cup softened salted butter<br />1/2 cup Hershey's unsweetened cocoa powder + 1 tablespoon, sifted well</span><div><span style="font-family: times; font-size: large;">2tbsp strong coffee, at room temperature<br />3 3/4 cups powdered sugar, sifted </span><div><span style="font-family: times; font-size: large;">3/4 cup sour cream<br />2 teaspoons vanilla extract</span></div><div><span style="font-family: times; font-size: large;"><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">Place all ingredients into the bowl of a stand mixer. Stir on low to combine. Scrape sides and mix again. Then whip on high for 30 seconds to 1 minute to get a completely smooth and creamy frosting. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Enjoy,</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Lena</div></span></div></div>Lena Jayadevhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08014550975002614421noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6391637866289861024.post-45541385256507394122020-12-09T08:00:00.003+05:302020-12-09T08:02:30.814+05:30Lebanese Rice<div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: large;">Lebanese rice is basically a rice pilaf that's made up of three ingredients: long grain white rice, vermicelli noodles and butter or olive oil (or a combination of both). The only seasoning in this dish is salt. I had this dish from a Mediterranean restaurant 7 years ago. It was topped with roasted pine nuts and they served it with garlic-Lemon Chicken. I loved the simplicity of this dish and started making it regularly. </span><span style="font-family: times; font-size: large;"> And to jazz things up, I like topping the rice with toasted dry fruits.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span face="Rubik, "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #515555; font-family: times; font-size: large; letter-spacing: 0.3px; text-align: start;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0Qhz_BeaTryatDukk7m8epgjJFwBVMJAv_KarFfdmow-ILiUxNk8r0e2sCPMwMOqRIl4YyM2yp9en4MPyJewqtnzJtidGi1vQIEgzfYinOctJMIzEj9uDCq6JjiLFN7P79iaIaglmgNU/s2048/IMG-1141.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0Qhz_BeaTryatDukk7m8epgjJFwBVMJAv_KarFfdmow-ILiUxNk8r0e2sCPMwMOqRIl4YyM2yp9en4MPyJewqtnzJtidGi1vQIEgzfYinOctJMIzEj9uDCq6JjiLFN7P79iaIaglmgNU/w480-h640/IMG-1141.JPG" width="480" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: times; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: times; font-size: large;"><b><u>How to make Basic Lebanese rice?</u></b></span></div><div><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">Serves : 4, cooking time : 20minutes</span></div><div><span style="font-family: times; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><span><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><u><span style="font-family: times; font-size: large;">Ingredients</span></u></b></div><div style="font-size: x-large; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times;"><br /></span></div><div style="font-size: x-large; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times;">1 1/2 cups long grain or medium grain rice</span></div><div style="font-size: x-large; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span>1 cup</span> broken Vermicelli / <i>Semiya</i></span></div><div style="font-size: x-large; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times;">4 cups boiling Water</span></div><div style="font-size: x-large; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times;">3 tbsp olive oil</span></div><div style="font-size: x-large; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times;">1 cup Dry fruits - almonds, cashews, pistachios, raisins </span></div><div style="font-size: x-large; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times;">Salt</span></div><div style="font-size: x-large; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: x-large; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYJZZbh02USPuWxB6apRtDWqs8UBtlAkfNKp4bu_OHO1sqV8NKVTx9uNk8ECbiD6LzH80u5yqn9iNhRM2TZdbkTMgv7tnQaSc6n5ekpdVw3t0vMoiy3vSLm9h2CoMtzB4Vz6vi8jEA4Eo/s2048/rice4.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: times;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYJZZbh02USPuWxB6apRtDWqs8UBtlAkfNKp4bu_OHO1sqV8NKVTx9uNk8ECbiD6LzH80u5yqn9iNhRM2TZdbkTMgv7tnQaSc6n5ekpdVw3t0vMoiy3vSLm9h2CoMtzB4Vz6vi8jEA4Eo/w480-h640/rice4.jpg" width="480" /></span></a></div><div style="font-size: x-large; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times;"><br /></span></div><div style="font-size: x-large; text-align: justify;"><b><u><span style="font-family: times;">Directions </span></u></b></div><div style="font-size: x-large; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times;"><br /></span></div><div style="font-size: x-large; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times;">1. Wash the rice and soak for 20 minutes. Drain well and keep aside.</span></div><div style="font-size: x-large; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: x-large; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEnRMZ1J7mF2TRwukFzyd-g3zNclYLtUuDEUFICQmupQ5akIhws5AB3z4HVMo-j9W90jRp8wZ4ivTTB9VrYUfzof2-94i98fIWZLxgXU5jtG0GrmCD80M2FFzMuQog53lakze2TQnLevQ/s2048/rice1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: times;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEnRMZ1J7mF2TRwukFzyd-g3zNclYLtUuDEUFICQmupQ5akIhws5AB3z4HVMo-j9W90jRp8wZ4ivTTB9VrYUfzof2-94i98fIWZLxgXU5jtG0GrmCD80M2FFzMuQog53lakze2TQnLevQ/w480-h640/rice1.jpg" title="Soaked basmati rice" width="480" /></span></a></div><div style="font-size: x-large; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times;"><br /></span></div><div style="font-size: x-large; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times;">2. Heat olive oil in a dutch oven / heavy bottom vessel on medium flame. Add the vermicelli and toast till it's a nice golden brown. </span></div><div style="font-size: x-large; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: x-large; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRc7EzbTVrZfyNsNzV4RYVWxBgSvMpv4bVQshS0ETGG4TbV9Wr4F9-Uu_nD79J39TQ2vl85YkEOeJweL8m4-LCUAAebZXBhpy0xcCL2nbtnXv3THsMy20JXdBOY9EZy-Jew9w78Lspo8o/s2048/rice2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: times;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRc7EzbTVrZfyNsNzV4RYVWxBgSvMpv4bVQshS0ETGG4TbV9Wr4F9-Uu_nD79J39TQ2vl85YkEOeJweL8m4-LCUAAebZXBhpy0xcCL2nbtnXv3THsMy20JXdBOY9EZy-Jew9w78Lspo8o/w480-h640/rice2.jpg" width="480" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: times; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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Add the rice and continue to stir so that the rice will be well-coated with the olive oil. Season with salt.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: x-large; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: x-large; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; text-align: justify;">4. Now add 4 cups of boiling water and combine well. Cover and cook for 15-20 minutes on low. Once fully cooked, turn the heat off and leave the rice undisturbed in it's cooking pot for 10-15 minutes. </span></div><div style="font-size: x-large; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: x-large; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0d4cjo-s8vLwFKvB_Nz4ZpNV9124itNSzNUKkKhKlpMnFKcP0JZR7XJYaXTWaDn4wrvbvgTr91qCIcQfNgUKfTz8UMNn57_MM5MqnzXYbiQt2_3hfQmK0YPl3LqmImZbyu_ExUoO0PTk/s2048/rice11.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: times;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0d4cjo-s8vLwFKvB_Nz4ZpNV9124itNSzNUKkKhKlpMnFKcP0JZR7XJYaXTWaDn4wrvbvgTr91qCIcQfNgUKfTz8UMNn57_MM5MqnzXYbiQt2_3hfQmK0YPl3LqmImZbyu_ExUoO0PTk/w480-h640/rice11.jpg" width="480" /></span></a></div><div style="font-size: x-large; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times;"><br /></span></div><div style="font-size: x-large; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times;">5. Add the remaining 1 tbsp olive oil to a skillet and roast the dry fruits. now add it to the cooked rice and fluff with a fork.</span></div><div style="font-size: x-large; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: x-large; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5rV5q2YG1jCvSoTN0gFCD0MPgoacYX_yYb_uuNCAejN6lRJQrBJtRZGo9LP3Y2sjhb4qgzkiMrQNW6YXcUP0Tw6T0qDsMoKrh88-DvTtL6Jxx8vHCoyThB7duTLdadRzHrtjhIYOUh50/s2048/rice12.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: times;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5rV5q2YG1jCvSoTN0gFCD0MPgoacYX_yYb_uuNCAejN6lRJQrBJtRZGo9LP3Y2sjhb4qgzkiMrQNW6YXcUP0Tw6T0qDsMoKrh88-DvTtL6Jxx8vHCoyThB7duTLdadRzHrtjhIYOUh50/w480-h640/rice12.jpg" width="480" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: times; 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text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times;">Lena</span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: times;"><br /></span></div><br /></div></span>Lena Jayadevhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08014550975002614421noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6391637866289861024.post-37106192367449652022020-11-29T11:24:00.003+05:302020-11-29T11:24:17.825+05:30Happy Thanksgiving Everyone <p style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;"> <span style="background-color: white; color: #262626;">Let our lives be full of thanks and giving </span></span></b></p><p style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #262626;"><br /></span></span></b></p><p style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;"></span></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: times; 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color: #262626;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #262626;">🍁 Mango and chickpeas salad</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #262626;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #262626;">🍁 Kesar Kulfi</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #262626;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #262626;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #262626;">From my friend and neighbor </span><a class="notranslate" href="https://www.instagram.com/saranyalv/" style="background-color: white; border: 0px; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration-line: none; vertical-align: baseline;" tabindex="0">@saranyalv</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #262626;"></span><br style="background-color: white; color: #262626;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #262626;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #262626;">🍁 Naan</span><br style="background-color: white; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1210" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPfLtDE-8IuBKsvZIw_2Jfq47uVGewU9Mcm8xKGslFRsAvP_zVpbEQUSAL0XLqoZs_7BJP-V2nNCiS6fKD_jfZNodZuqWf0MvNbBm8tq-2tW8YdMbdyMyHrUbjGR-d621cQQ4k93QMrmo/w634-h640/Thanksgiving2.jpg" width="634" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Thank you,</span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Lena</span></div>Lena Jayadevhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08014550975002614421noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6391637866289861024.post-7482332251180233002020-11-02T05:08:00.003+05:302020-11-02T05:10:39.978+05:30Halloween 2020 with Kamado Joe Classic<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYgow2NPYGkGYjhGpithi1Eh2HmUCPRpXl67fjNCYPjcPPe8XFvM3wxMPf5AEWOvdRDd3TOf7n9ybmOvY4-MdZLJkraAUoZuOCpRXKIxJ9YohzrxUfGIPMQOc7gKlFQHqX4wgtdaKAAAY/s2048/Halloween.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1921" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYgow2NPYGkGYjhGpithi1Eh2HmUCPRpXl67fjNCYPjcPPe8XFvM3wxMPf5AEWOvdRDd3TOf7n9ybmOvY4-MdZLJkraAUoZuOCpRXKIxJ9YohzrxUfGIPMQOc7gKlFQHqX4wgtdaKAAAY/w600-h640/Halloween.jpg" width="600" /></span></a></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times;">Halloween 2020 will be one to remember. Much has changed, but our love for Halloween is as strong as ever. We decided to keep it safe without ruining our Halloween traditions. So Trick or treat was only at our close friend's place.</span></div></span><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhD544keveeBOzN8cEIt_iXNT_JUX8fCu_tBuGja3qGUuGrwKyCKBJ8QSKesezXRo0-tqkT1KhkKfRZTKhrBZYKMSRQzdXHnQtXQBhE1y-grqHXGE9bS8m1xaOLwsKvjXuwwQA9gO3-ju8/s2048/grill.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1696" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhD544keveeBOzN8cEIt_iXNT_JUX8fCu_tBuGja3qGUuGrwKyCKBJ8QSKesezXRo0-tqkT1KhkKfRZTKhrBZYKMSRQzdXHnQtXQBhE1y-grqHXGE9bS8m1xaOLwsKvjXuwwQA9gO3-ju8/w530-h640/grill.jpg" width="530" /></span></a></div><p></p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><p></p><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: times;"> </span><span style="font-family: times;">I fell in love with Kamado-style cooking after we purchased this Kamado Joe classic and smoked the first Rib eye steak and whole chicken for our Halloween party . The ease of temperature control, the longevity of the lump, and the feeling that I just cooked something delicious makes me happier after months and months of search for the perfect grill. My first choice was Weber Genesis II -315, but the reviews about uneven cooking made us think about gas grills. Rashmin found Kamado cooking videos and he loved the concept..</span></span></div><span style="font-family: times; font-size: large;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">We slow cooked a whole chicken first. Cooking time was 1hr 15 minutes in 450F () internal temperature 165) and then we covered and rested the chicken for another 20minutes. After removing chicken from the grill we grilled the Rib eye steak on direct grill. Changing the setting was not difficult at all. Steak took 90 seconds on one side then changed the position by moving it to the slide slightly to get beautiful grill mark. Cooked for another 90 seconds and flipped the meat and repeat the same 90sec+90sec to get a medium rare steak. Then we transferred it to the indirect cooking zone tillI got internal temperature of 140F. After that loosely covered the meat and allowed to rest for 7minutes. Oh boy!! it was cooked to the perfection!!!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Cooking time of Rib Eye Steak</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><ul><li><span style="font-family: times;"><div style="text-align: justify;">3 minutes each side for medium rare and internal temperature 120F</div></span></li><li><div style="text-align: justify;">4 minutes each side for well done and internal temperature of 145F</div></li></ul><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuPV_8Bx2Mvzmhv84fRhf5B69dv6fBdIIXwYk2gi3XVFfA5pxv6vGPU_kn1ifgyXOPwksb68wnh-em1Nx0L_xE6yAuZm5vjMwp8AB1i5DTWnvjgZm_ePvzzUWJiFWg0GmRJj_P_Rwneb4/s2048/halloween-pizza.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1516" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuPV_8Bx2Mvzmhv84fRhf5B69dv6fBdIIXwYk2gi3XVFfA5pxv6vGPU_kn1ifgyXOPwksb68wnh-em1Nx0L_xE6yAuZm5vjMwp8AB1i5DTWnvjgZm_ePvzzUWJiFWg0GmRJj_P_Rwneb4/w474-h640/halloween-pizza.jpg" width="474" /></a></div><br /><div><b><u>DIY Pizza costume </u></b></div><div><b><u><br /></u></b></div><div>materials : Cardboard cut into wedge, yellow paint, felt paper Red, white and green for the toppings of pizza </div><div><br /></div></div></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: x-large;">A simple and healthy Instant pot recipe under 15 minutes.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: x-large; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZ3sjv7sVVov7jvsJ6nAdV9d38VqI_M-WRhYM13m2du8G_TAH-Hl_x-CST-ysbZ7c_H5ZiPVY_N9R1by5PKYZ_klj1yFk8eP-IExVcIR3jG1Y79tKnIv0mTBqeHjBM892gh4VxLY4DlZE/s2048/21F090E9-62E2-46A1-9CD3-17F10F15D1BA.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZ3sjv7sVVov7jvsJ6nAdV9d38VqI_M-WRhYM13m2du8G_TAH-Hl_x-CST-ysbZ7c_H5ZiPVY_N9R1by5PKYZ_klj1yFk8eP-IExVcIR3jG1Y79tKnIv0mTBqeHjBM892gh4VxLY4DlZE/s640/21F090E9-62E2-46A1-9CD3-17F10F15D1BA.jpeg" /></a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: x-large;"><b><u><br /></u></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: x-large;"><b><u>Ingredients :</u></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: x-large;"><b><u><br /></u></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: x-large;">3/4 cup Basmati Rice, washed and drained</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: x-large;">1 1/2 Cup Boiling water</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: x-large;">1/2 cup Sweet corn, Fresh / Canned / Frozen</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: x-large;">1 Cup chopped Spinach</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: x-large;">2 Green chilies, chopped</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: x-large;">1/2 tsp ginger, chopped</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: x-large;">1/2 tsp Garlic, chopped</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: x-large;">1/2 Cup, onion chopped, (half of a medium onion)</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: x-large;">2 spring Coriander leaves, chopped</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: x-large;">1 inch Cinnamon stick</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: x-large;">1 bay leaf</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: x-large;">3 cloves</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: x-large;">3 cardamom</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: x-large;">1/2 tsp cumin seeds</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: x-large;">1tbsp Ghee</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: x-large;">1tsp coconut oil</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: x-large;">Cashews and Raisins </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: x-large;">salt</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: x-large;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: times; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: x-large;"><b><u>How to make Instant pot Spinach sweet corn rice ?</u></b></span></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>1. Rinse the rice and soak for 20 minutes. Drain and keep aside.</div><div><br /></div></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: x-large; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7SZJeOfTgftPMN-36ADcHqc4nCV6M4k6auga9HlZQa_NoR0nvzYClQM5vCLa2hxMCVWc4p55FHz8OK6uB5ZBPis8_Z7SpEyZpLXLEhq4abApHSo-NFVl6rXi51CZTUqBM-k2kt1iaszY/s2048/2218D1D0-9200-4A6E-B0E3-A5D0B3B727A4.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7SZJeOfTgftPMN-36ADcHqc4nCV6M4k6auga9HlZQa_NoR0nvzYClQM5vCLa2hxMCVWc4p55FHz8OK6uB5ZBPis8_Z7SpEyZpLXLEhq4abApHSo-NFVl6rXi51CZTUqBM-k2kt1iaszY/s640/2218D1D0-9200-4A6E-B0E3-A5D0B3B727A4.jpeg" /></a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: x-large;">2. Turn the instant pot settings into <b>'Saute' </b>mode. Heat ghee and add cashews and raisins. Roast them till the raisins are golden and fluffy. transfer them into a bowl.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEij53CHpzPqpIJkFhaofKZ3-nGqGiO69yoPyV7y1A6FHVKQVPNduBWJQ5NVEW1H2tXCbtCVVffah-uOKZNbhtcCzmQXBgKoP-Cra_Q4vNPE2SFj6jYOqmB9hfdBgXkSpYwVMK4CHdPqXOs/s2048/B8621DC8-F355-4371-98B8-433330526AEB.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: x-large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEij53CHpzPqpIJkFhaofKZ3-nGqGiO69yoPyV7y1A6FHVKQVPNduBWJQ5NVEW1H2tXCbtCVVffah-uOKZNbhtcCzmQXBgKoP-Cra_Q4vNPE2SFj6jYOqmB9hfdBgXkSpYwVMK4CHdPqXOs/s640/B8621DC8-F355-4371-98B8-433330526AEB.jpeg" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: x-large;">2. Add the coconut oil into the pan and add the whole spices - bayleaf, cumin, cloves, cinnamon and cardamom. Now add the chopped onion, ginger, garlic and green chilies. When the onion turns to translucent, add the rice and stir fry for 2-3 minutes.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: x-large; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQrshvNwJNy4dwQPoQLoSF8pXRw-wiI8euPMQ5QLRuygkkVrBgD_ZN7woFLw7uo0PvRzKfiJQQOScBwC1yGsy7H1VyFIaXI4H-csYqKrwGuwmaHD1PupVz2e7MfOJPMbSFhSpSag1mVhk/s2048/43AEED45-D437-493A-92EA-66A93D33DE51.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQrshvNwJNy4dwQPoQLoSF8pXRw-wiI8euPMQ5QLRuygkkVrBgD_ZN7woFLw7uo0PvRzKfiJQQOScBwC1yGsy7H1VyFIaXI4H-csYqKrwGuwmaHD1PupVz2e7MfOJPMbSFhSpSag1mVhk/s640/43AEED45-D437-493A-92EA-66A93D33DE51.jpeg" /></a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: x-large;">3. Now add the chopped spinach and stir fry for a minute. (If you are adding more than 1 cup spinach, water content will be more in the pan and rice will be mushy.)</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgL1giK34Kyo39eoVP3pqWbaJ4DP8uHnv0X67JnmZXY7_VZBLgLS4FEz9sVt67NCOfnNMW_i8VXR_76T5MfOWS9DBB_m9GWuF5ngYeOZZ2yDC0gvzesCW0M33dhBpfP7B6wjGmn7Wd7dh0/s2048/0FDB58B0-1294-4E29-AF14-0A65ED981B0C.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: x-large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgL1giK34Kyo39eoVP3pqWbaJ4DP8uHnv0X67JnmZXY7_VZBLgLS4FEz9sVt67NCOfnNMW_i8VXR_76T5MfOWS9DBB_m9GWuF5ngYeOZZ2yDC0gvzesCW0M33dhBpfP7B6wjGmn7Wd7dh0/s640/0FDB58B0-1294-4E29-AF14-0A65ED981B0C.jpeg" /></span></a></div><div><span style="font-family: times; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: times; font-size: x-large;">4. 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Add 1 1/2 Cups boiling water and combine well. Press on 'Cancel' button to <b>stop Saute</b> mode. </span><span style="font-family: times; font-size: x-large;"> </span><span style="font-family: times; font-size: x-large;">Seal the instant pot by closing the lid with vent in sealing position.</span><span style="font-family: times; font-size: x-large;"> Now turn the '<b>Pressure cook</b>' mode on into high and set for '<b>7minutes</b>'. When the Instant pot beeps after 7 minutes allow it to naturally release pressure by keeping for another 10minutes. 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Add the ghee roasted cashews and raisins and mix with the rice. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLTZriegaS8x-7XX74-jkiQjc18Jw3JDbRvjTk-XMk3GSrDRgGgSEth1jLRXxkoR-McqRyNbSgfZULIjef03voIKyo9I-2Tok2ciHTp0I6_koaRdBDOZ5szbzJElwwVTNDdhKnygVuypY/s2048/D8624F6F-1ADA-469C-8B64-EECA51287FCE.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: x-large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLTZriegaS8x-7XX74-jkiQjc18Jw3JDbRvjTk-XMk3GSrDRgGgSEth1jLRXxkoR-McqRyNbSgfZULIjef03voIKyo9I-2Tok2ciHTp0I6_koaRdBDOZ5szbzJElwwVTNDdhKnygVuypY/s640/D8624F6F-1ADA-469C-8B64-EECA51287FCE.jpeg" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-family: times; font-size: x-large;">7. Serve hot with Raita, Pickle and papad.</span><div><span style="font-family: times; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: times; font-size: x-large;">Enjoy,</span></div><div><span style="font-family: times; font-size: x-large;">Lena </span><p></p></div>Lena Jayadevhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08014550975002614421noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6391637866289861024.post-69100038146484970722020-08-14T10:12:00.000+05:302020-08-14T10:12:46.118+05:30Thenga cherthu othukkiya Meen varuthathu / Fish coconut Fry<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: times; font-size: x-large;">1/4 Cup Shredded coconut</span><div><span style="font-family: times; font-size: x-large;">1/2 tsp Fennel seeds</span></div><div><span style="font-family: times; font-size: x-large;">1 spring curry leaves</span></div><div><span style="font-family: times; font-size: x-large;">2 green Chilies, chopped</span></div><div><span style="font-family: times; font-size: x-large;">1/2 tsp ginger, chopped</span></div><div><span style="font-family: times; font-size: x-large;">1/4 tsp Turmeric powder</span></div><div><span style="font-family: times; font-size: x-large;">1 slice Purple onion, chopped</span></div><div><span style="font-family: times; font-size: x-large;">Salt</span></div><div><span style="font-family: times; font-size: x-large;"><br />
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<u><span style="font-family: times; font-size: x-large;"><div><u><span style="font-family: times; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></u></div><b>Directions / Coconut Fish fry</b></span></u></div><div><span style="font-family: times; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: times; font-size: x-large;">1. Add chili powder, turmeric powder, salt and vinegar to a bowl and make a thick paste. Clean the fish and add to this masala.<br />
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<span style="font-family: times; font-size: x-large;">5. Stir fry for 3-4 minutes or till the fish pieces are covered in coconut masala.<br />
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<div><span style="font-family: times; font-size: x-large;">Enjoy!!</span></div><div><span style="font-family: times; font-size: x-large;">Lena</span></div>
</div>Lena Jayadevhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08014550975002614421noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6391637866289861024.post-3518537010007839142020-05-13T14:45:00.007+05:302020-05-13T15:43:31.255+05:30 Naadan Chicken Roast / Kerala style Chicken Dry Roast<div><font face="times" size="4"><br /></font></div><font face="times" size="4"><br /></font><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh74wX_d4fQKsv11KK2rE9eMkb2c_jYHRKeGrZMtZKid8Hi6XcrXiEZ3DFWn9a7Ii20lXjQ_MHex8oIsPRCdX6U7Uq86rM71Q7AWfyJ6B8ekjsS0jLIbFyCUs5uhwMF4vnsCeZMGVHwBi4/" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><font face="times" size="4"><img alt="https://www.instagram.com/lenarashmin/" border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1800" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh74wX_d4fQKsv11KK2rE9eMkb2c_jYHRKeGrZMtZKid8Hi6XcrXiEZ3DFWn9a7Ii20lXjQ_MHex8oIsPRCdX6U7Uq86rM71Q7AWfyJ6B8ekjsS0jLIbFyCUs5uhwMF4vnsCeZMGVHwBi4/w640-h426/Gheerice-2.jpg" title="naandan chicken dry roastum Neichorum" width="640" /></font></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><font face="times" size="4">naadan chicken dry roastum, Neichorum</font></td></tr></tbody></table><div><font face="times" size="4"><b><u><br /></u></b></font></div><div><font face="times" size="4"><b><u>How to make <span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: justify;">Kerala Chicken Dry Roast / Naadan Chicken roast</span></u></b></font></div><div><font face="times" size="4">Preparation time : 15 minutes, Cooking time : 40minutes, Serves</font></div><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: times, "times new roman", serif; font-size: large; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><u><font face="times" size="4"><div><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: times, "times new roman", serif; font-size: large; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><u><br /></u></span></span></div>Ingredients</font></u></span></span><div><div><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: times, "times new roman", serif; font-size: large; text-align: justify;"><font face="times" size="4"><b><br /></b>1/2 Kg / 500 lbs Chicken, cleaned and cut into pieces </font></span></div><div><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: times, "times new roman", serif; font-size: large; text-align: justify;"><font face="times" size="4"><br /></font></span></div><div><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: times, "times new roman", serif; font-size: large; text-align: justify;"><b><u><font face="times" size="4">Marination</font></u></b></span></div><div><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: times, "times new roman", serif; font-size: large; text-align: justify;"><b><u><font face="times" size="4"><br /></font></u></b></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><font face="times" size="4">3 Tbsp Thick yogurt</font></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><font face="times" size="4">1 Tsp Salt</font></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><font face="times" size="4">1/4 Tsp Turmeric Powder</font></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><font face="times" size="4">1/2 Tsp Chili Powder</font></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><font face="times" size="4">1Tsp Coriander Powder</font></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><font face="times" size="4">1/2 Tsp Garam Masala</font></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><font face="times" size="4">1/2 Tsp Ginger Garlic Paste</font></div><div><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: times, "times new roman", serif; font-size: large; text-align: justify;"><b><u><font face="times" size="4"><br /></font></u></b></span></div><div><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: times, "times new roman", serif; font-size: large; text-align: justify;"><b><u><font face="times" size="4">For the Dry masala</font></u></b></span></div><div><font face="times" size="4"><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: times, "times new roman", serif; font-size: large; text-align: justify;"><b><u><br /></u></b>2 Bay leaves / Vazhanayila</span></font></div><div><font face="times" size="4"><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: times, "times new roman", serif; font-size: large; text-align: justify;">2 medium sized Onion, Thinly sliced<br />2 medium sized Tomatoes, chopped<br />2 Green Chilli, Slit lengthwise<br />1 Tsp Ginger / 1/2 inch , freshly chopped<br />1tsp Garlic / 4 cloves, freshly chopped<br />2 Bay leaves <br />1 Spring Curry leaves<br />1/4 tsp Turmeric Powder<br />1/2 tsp Chilli Powder <br />1 Tsp Coriander Powder<br />1tsp Garam Masala <br />Salt<br />3 Tbsp Coconut Oil</span><br style="background-color: white; 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text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: large; font-weight: 700; text-decoration-line: underline;"><br /></span></div><u style="font-family: times; font-size: large; font-weight: bold;"><div style="text-align: left;"><u style="font-family: times; font-size: large; font-weight: bold;">Directions for Kerala Chicken Dry Roast </u></div></u></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: times; font-size: large; text-align: justify;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: times; font-size: large; text-align: justify;">1. In </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: times; font-size: large; text-align: justify;">a large bowl combine everything written under "<b>For The Marination</b>". Add chicken pieces and marinate overnight in the refrigerator. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: times; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQSZ7650ZzYiqUCfPT8Or5N7WCPADISP3CJnichwNp7zKUMd8DF2HvbJywlIXNyaPVikShqhF41kz57aQ-JXnsSaml9oaL_0kzrvEFbM7fVfwdm7Cm0mwey0cCuqIThqKsvnO8lm5iNEk/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="https://www.instagram.com/lenarashmin/" border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQSZ7650ZzYiqUCfPT8Or5N7WCPADISP3CJnichwNp7zKUMd8DF2HvbJywlIXNyaPVikShqhF41kz57aQ-JXnsSaml9oaL_0kzrvEFbM7fVfwdm7Cm0mwey0cCuqIThqKsvnO8lm5iNEk/w480-h640/707839FE-E180-4BFF-90E6-4BB7A2F42029.jpeg" title="Naadan Chicken dry roast" width="480" /></a></div><span style="color: #222222; font-family: times; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: times; font-size: large; text-align: justify;"><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: times; font-size: large; text-align: justify;">2. Heat Coconut oil in a heavy bottom vessel / kadai and add bay leaves and sliced onion. Saute till the onion is slightly golden brown.</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: times; font-size: large; text-align: justify;"> Add ginger, garlic, green chilies and saute for 30 seconds. Now add the chopped tomatoes and combine well.</span></div></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: times; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihAwRMra6Wc4ul1EchnQQntCmysd3ElMFmgjloKZD5ijiT7BhHjrBnkCpUBX6ca2qfggMA7S1E-L1-eo_VHeEZB6q4l9JK6I4YPTgKn950DfWIWnRJ1xelceiRPry_7iIVRamaMZSqcQQ/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihAwRMra6Wc4ul1EchnQQntCmysd3ElMFmgjloKZD5ijiT7BhHjrBnkCpUBX6ca2qfggMA7S1E-L1-eo_VHeEZB6q4l9JK6I4YPTgKn950DfWIWnRJ1xelceiRPry_7iIVRamaMZSqcQQ/w480-h640/471DEFE8-94EF-45EB-9454-5C0C1CA203BA.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><span style="color: #222222; font-family: times; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: times; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: times; font-size: large; text-align: justify;"><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: times; font-size: large; text-align: justify;">3. Next, add </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: times; font-size: large; text-align: justify;"> all masala powders under " <b>for the dry Masala</b>" - chili powder, coriander powder, turmeric powder and garam masala and roast till you get a dark thick masala. Oil should be separating from masala at this stage. </span></div></span><font color="#222222" face="times" size="4"><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjKqBkVpuFXNus48Rj6dNd1O37S23h4UFo6mdwNL1V2N0D0zm1Q7cw-amAS1AyH3dyiXH9_yGdvIJ6QNQZfHj5tr9Ziouf5Q6HIIfbWZ_A2JsgO8bBc1FkIMsCJ2rQqe1bMiFxD3MOgaA/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjKqBkVpuFXNus48Rj6dNd1O37S23h4UFo6mdwNL1V2N0D0zm1Q7cw-amAS1AyH3dyiXH9_yGdvIJ6QNQZfHj5tr9Ziouf5Q6HIIfbWZ_A2JsgO8bBc1FkIMsCJ2rQqe1bMiFxD3MOgaA/w480-h640/C3071453-5252-4B55-B527-794F46712BD4.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQfAH4AuuGGWj9fn9paXCej7P1e8XlJlFWzpG8hH6k1GGEX4RzEVEM7Twj9DXNoZypieQ0TCxa3aiWHlIkD0GG_-jiAHYxDOKawK-On0bAi9NwfhTwe3NQF0N3a6EEPJjGBk38ZO7KFdw/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQfAH4AuuGGWj9fn9paXCej7P1e8XlJlFWzpG8hH6k1GGEX4RzEVEM7Twj9DXNoZypieQ0TCxa3aiWHlIkD0GG_-jiAHYxDOKawK-On0bAi9NwfhTwe3NQF0N3a6EEPJjGBk38ZO7KFdw/w480-h640/EE89CB4F-5FA2-45B1-8835-7B1E73A012E8.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div></font><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: times; font-size: large; text-align: justify;"><div style="text-align: left;">4. Now add the chicken pieces, salt, curry leaves and combine well. Turn into low- medium flame and cook covered for 30 - 40 minutes. Stir occasionally to make sure the chicken pieces are covered in masala and allow it to cook till chicken is done and the masala is coated on every chicken pieces. This step is the most important in this dish. Dry fry for another 5 minutes till oil separates from the chicken masala and it is roasted beautifully. </div></span><font color="#222222" face="times" size="4"><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuK0n2IEWFBymjroYQNpU8hlBMyK5YGOM7ODnfFL3JQGyl9GNQf2MKVsAb1_n2RcMN1TgKrlqA2GOrYaXS_UnX_07GtH75PCYM_xjQZqY29kKSzoFtvHaaP_AkOBIXTKw9hqkTQ8t1HwE/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuK0n2IEWFBymjroYQNpU8hlBMyK5YGOM7ODnfFL3JQGyl9GNQf2MKVsAb1_n2RcMN1TgKrlqA2GOrYaXS_UnX_07GtH75PCYM_xjQZqY29kKSzoFtvHaaP_AkOBIXTKw9hqkTQ8t1HwE/w480-h640/A3F82A18-DE64-40F9-98FC-26FEB8CAA4CC.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div></font><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: times; font-size: large; text-align: justify;"><div style="text-align: left;">5. Adjust the salt and turn off the flame. Serve hot with Kerala Ghee rice / Pathiri / Puttu / Noolappam. </div></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: times; font-size: large; text-align: justify;"><b><u><br /></u></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: times; font-size: large; text-align: justify;"><b><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: times; font-size: large; text-align: justify;"><b><u>Similar Recipes,</u></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: times; font-size: large; text-align: justify;"><a href="http://cookingwithlena.blogspot.com/2009/04/pepper-chicken_23.html" target="_blank"><br /></a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white; text-align: justify;"><font color="#222222" face="times" size="4"><a href="http://cookingwithlena.blogspot.com/2009/04/pepper-chicken_23.html" target="_blank">Restaurant style Pepper Chicken dry roast</a></font></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: times; font-size: large; text-align: justify;"><a href="http://cookingwithlena.blogspot.com/2011/08/chicken-65.html" target="_blank">Chicken 65</a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: times; font-size: large; text-align: justify;"><a href="http://cookingwithlena.blogspot.com/2013/06/best-tandoori-chicken-recipe.html" target="_blank">Tandoori Chicken</a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: times; font-size: large; text-align: justify;"><a href="http://cookingwithlena.blogspot.com/2015/06/restaurant-style-butter-chicken-chicken.html" target="_blank">Butter Chicken Restaurant style</a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: times; font-size: large; text-align: justify;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: times; font-size: large; text-align: justify;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: times; font-size: large; text-align: justify;">Enjoy,</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: times; font-size: large; text-align: justify;">Lena</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div></div>Lena Jayadevhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08014550975002614421noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6391637866289861024.post-90495767172914814222020-04-24T13:53:00.004+05:302020-05-05T00:40:19.773+05:30Cheera Parippu Thoran / Spinach Lentil stir fry Step by Step<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>Preparation time 10 minutes, cook time 10 minutes, serves 5</i></span></div>
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1/2 box / 4 cups <b>spinach</b>, chopped</div>
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1/2 cup <b>Channa daal</b> / Toor Daal</div>
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1/4 tsp <b>Turmeric powder</b></div>
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2 cloves <b>Garlic</b>, chopped</div>
1/2 of medium sized <b>purple onion</b>, chopped<br />
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1 tsp <b>Crushed red chili flakes </b>(<i>tharimulaku)</i> / 2 green chilies, chopped</div>
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1/2 Cup <b>coconut</b>, grated</div>
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1/2 tsp <b>Mustard seeds</b></div>
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1/2 tbsp<b> Coconut oil</b></div>
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1. Pressure cook the daal with turmeric powder, salt and just enough water to cover the daal. Wash and drain spinach. I usually wash and drain them by putting it in a salad spinner to remove the maximum water from spinach.</div>
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2. Heat coconut oil in a skillet and add mustard seeds. When it splutters, add chopped onion, curry leaves and garlic. Saute till onion is translucent. Now add the crushed red chili flakes and give it a quick stir fry. Add grated coconut and combine well. </div>
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Pressure cook the Channa daal with turmeric powder and salt<br />
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Add grated coconut and stir fry.<br />
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Add chopped spinach and combine well.<br />
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Add the pressure cooked Channa daal.<br />
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Day 1 : Created fondant figures with white fondant and hand-painted them<br />
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Day 3 : Created a big batch of butter cream in the morning and started crumb coating all my cakes. Transferred each cake to fridge to set the crumb coat. Then I created Under the sea themed colors Lavender, light green and light pink buttercream and started with the final coat of icing on each cake. Then I assembled the large cake (10inch) on the cake stand. I finished the decorations of 10 inch cake first and added the fondant details and sugar pearls. Then i finished the decorations on 9 inch cake and added it to the top of 10 inch cake. I used dowels and plastic straws in each cake for extra support. The last cake was frosted and decorated on the same day too. I transferred it to the fridge.<br />
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Day 4: Assemble all three cakes at the venue.<br />
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I got the 2 yard <a href="https://www.joann.com/fabric/fleece-fabric/?icn=fabric-sc&ici=fleece-fabric">fleece fabric</a> from Joann's and <a href="https://www.amazon.com/QIANF-Natural-Herringbone-50Yard-Off-White/dp/B07C1L2B4B/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?dchild=1&keywords=cotton+twill+tape+strap+for+sewing&qid=1585508621&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUExSzRSOVVOVVpFSUFPJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwMDM4MDU4M0pSVTE5MkRMR0ZWQSZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwMjUwNDY4TVIzTUdUVjYzNzdKJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfYXRmJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ==">Twill tape </a>from Amazon. I didn't use any pattern for this project. i cut the fabric to make 8 bags. Sewed the sides together and attached the twill tape on the bottom. This is the the <a href="https://diyprojects.com/make-tote-bag-two-ways/">link</a> i followed for reference.<br />
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<b><u>Under the sea birthday party food</u></b><br />
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<li>Seaweed salad</li>
<li>Coral reef (doritos)</li>
<li>Sand dollars (butter cracker)</li>
<li>Spider crab eggs (grapes)</li>
<li>Fish biscuits (Gold fish crackers)</li>
<li>Sea water (water)</li>
<li>Starfish (cheddar cheese slices cut with star shaped cookie cutter)</li>
<li>Egg Puffs</li>
<li>Sprouts salad</li>
<li>Dahi vada</li>
<li>Chicken Dum biriyani</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">Instant pot Paneer Biriyani</li>
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Lena Jayadevhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08014550975002614421noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6391637866289861024.post-57794050169996054362018-10-26T02:16:00.000+05:302018-10-26T02:27:17.676+05:30Pasta with Garlic and Olive Oil - Lemon n spice Kids Lunchbox Ideas<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i>Cooking time : 15minutes, Serves : 1 kid</i><br /><br /><b><u>Ingredients:</u></b></span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span></b> <span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">1. Bring 4 to 5 cups water to boil in large pot. Add pasta and 1 tsp salt and cook, stirring often, until al dente. Drain pasta and keep aside.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">I like to cook. Well, most days :) . This is the 4th week of Rithika's 3rd grade and I was able to send homemade lunch everyday morning with her at 8.00am. Last year I used to drop her hot lunch at the school lunch table around 11.45 and she will eat it during the lunch break from 12.00 pm to 12.30pm. Same sort of food, but lots of work for me like driving again, coming back, again pickup at 2.30 etc. This year we started bicycling to school and it feels absolutely wonderful. A little bit of exercise in the morning and we reach before the first bell with more planning.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Clean and cut one chicken thigh into small pieces. In a bowl, mix 1/4 tsp turmeric powder, 1/2 tsp Pepper powder, 1/2 tsp of ginger garlic paste, 1/4 tsp salt, 1 tsp lemon juice and 1 tsp of honey. Add the chicken pieces to the marinade and combine well. Transfer to a sheet tray lined with foil and Bake in a 400F preheated oven for 25 minutes. Insert toothpicks on each piece to make it easy to eat. (I marinate the chicken pieces previous night and keep in the lower bottom of the refrigerator overnight to save time in the morning)</span></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><a href="https://cookingwithlena.blogspot.com/2014/12/how-to-bake-chicken-breast.html">How to bake a chicken breast</a></span></li>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">1tsp dry active yeast (i always use Fleischmann yeast as it never disappoints me)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">2tbsp Sugar</span></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><a href="http://cookingwithlena.blogspot.com/2013/12/chettinadu-kuzhi-paniyaram.html">Tomato Chutney</a></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><a href="http://cookingwithlena.blogspot.com/2014/10/how-to-make-soft-idli-at-home-using.html">Super soft Iddli's </a>(I used 2:1 ratio of rice and urad daal along with 1/2 cup soaked poha)</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><a href="http://cookingwithlena.blogspot.com/2009/02/all-chutneys-for-dosa-iddli.html">Chutney's for Dosa and Iddli's</a></span></li>
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Lena Jayadevhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08014550975002614421noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6391637866289861024.post-47135048770786930752018-08-17T01:18:00.002+05:302018-08-17T01:23:12.131+05:30First day of third grade and Lunchbox series <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="background-color: white; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Like last year I'm starting her lunchbox series throughout the school year. Rithika is so excited to take her same <a href="https://www.planetbox.com/products/planetbox-rover-lunchbox?variant=20636936321&gclid=CjwKCAjwwdTbBRAIEiwAYQf_E8ZirwMObD5OQ3YpYvf-EBp_iw8WNvGAG3XbfTbRBGED_iu984YRwxoCYgQQAvD_BwE">planetbox </a>for the third year toschool. As I have mentioned last year, it's not a paid review of <a class="" href="https://www.planetbox.com/products/planetbox-rover-lunchbox?variant=20636936321&gclid=CjwKCAjwwdTbBRAIEiwAYQf_E8ZirwMObD5OQ3YpYvf-EBp_iw8WNvGAG3XbfTbRBGED_iu984YRwxoCYgQQAvD_BwE">planetbox</a> product, we just love love love them.</span></span></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Wheat flour n oats flour paratha</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Dry roast oats and make a fine powder using the mixer (i used my Vitamix). In a bowl add 1/2 cup of wheat flour, 1/4 cup of oats flour, salt and 1/4 tsp Ajwain seeds and enough water to make the smooth dough. Apply oil on top of the dough and allow it to rest for 15minutes. Roll the dough into flat and round like chappathi shape. Now spread ghee on the top and make long layers(i usually make it like drapes or roll tightly). Now press into a disc again and make paratha. cut into desired shape and heat on tawa both sides.</span></div>
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