Pepper Soup / Miriyala Rasam /Miriyala charu/

When u feel cold try his soup / rasam it's give soothing effect to your closed nose and throat.

Ingredients :
For Rasam /Soup
Tamarind -lemon sized
Green chilly-3
Garlic cloves-2
Hing/Asofetedia-1/4 tsp
sugar/Jaggery-1 tsp
Curry leaves
Salt to taste
Turmeric powder-1/2 tsp
Coriander leaves-few
 for tadka:
Coriander,cumin,mustard seeds-1/2 tsp
Oil-2 tsp
For Powder
Whole Pepper corn-1/2 tsp
Red chilly-2
Coriander,cumin seeds-1/2 tsp
Dried Ginger / Ginger-1/2 inch
Method :

In a microwave safe bowl add tamarind and enough water put it in microwave about 1 min.cool down it.

then squeeze the pulp and add 3 cups water.Mean time put the In frying pan add Powder ingredients and saute them for few mins till all ingredients change it's color.

cool down it.In a blender blend them into fine powder.In a sauce pan heat the oil and tadka ingredients when starts spluttering add chopped green chilly and cloves saute for few mins then add curry leaves ,turmeric powder and saute for few seconds.

then add tamarind pulp, powder and hing.

Bring it to boil ,boil 10 to 15mins.

Garnish with Coriander leaves.That's it hot hot miriyala charu is ready to serve.

serve with hot rice,cooked dal /mudda pappu.

Pomegranate Chutney / Danimma Pachadi

Pomegranate is very healthy fruit.It contain Potassium, Vitamin A ,B(Niacin-B3,Pantothenic acid-B5,Folic acid-B9),Vitamin C , E and Iron.Pomegranate' contains lot of antioxidants.some of health benefits of pomegranate are,,
It reduces Inflammation.
 Increase immunity function.
 Reduces hart diseases.
 Strengthen the gums.
 Reduce dental plaque.
 Soothe mouth and throat ulcers.
and more..
Some times we can't eat the sour pomegranate seeds.at that try this Pomagranate pachadi and it is so simple to make,Eat this pachadi / chutney with chapathi , Dosa,Pancake,Hot rice.

Ingredients :
Pomegranate seeds-1 cup
Green chilly-3 or 4
Coriander powder-1 tsp
Cumin powder-1/2 tsp
Tamarind pulp-2tsp
Salt to taste
coriander leaves few
For seasoning :
Vegetable oil-2 tsp
Coriander,mustard,cumin seeds - 1tsp
curry leaves-1 spring
garlic clove-2
Method :
In frying pan add 1 tsp of oil fry the green chilly.In a blender add all the ingredients and fried green chilly, grind into smooth paste.in the same pan add 2 tsp oil fry the seasoning ingredients till cloves turned into golden color.add the seasoning to the grinded paste  and mix well.that's it pomegranate chutney is ready to eat.serve with hot rice or roti....

I am sending this recipe to Nithu's event Think Beyond usual Fruits

Sabudana (sago) Khichidi / Sabudana Upma

Ingredients :
Sabudana (sago) - 1 cup
Urad dal-1 tp
Pea nuts-1 tsp
Cashews-1 tsp
Green chilly-2
Red chilly-1
Chopped Onion - 1
Boiled & peeled & cubed Potato-1
Curry leaves-1 spring
Vegetable oil-2 tsp
Hing /asafotedia -1 pinch
salt to taste
Lemon juice-2 tsp
Coriander leaves - few
For seasoning:
Mustard, coriander,cumin seeds-1 tsp
Method :
Wash the sabudana and soak about 30 to 40 mins.Then rinse them and drain out the water here all the powder also drain out.In a water drainer Drain them for over night or min 5 to 6 hrs.After that Sabudana become very soft and smooth.

Heat the oil in a skillet add seasoning ingredients when they splutter add urad dal and pea nuts,cashews fry them until they turned into golden color

 then add red chilly,green chilly and chopped onions ,curry leaves saute for till they leave raw smell.then add boiled potato stir well.add salt and hing mix well.

then add drained sabudana stir till they observe all the spices.

Garnish with coriander leaves and add lemon juice.

sabudana khichidi is ready to eat...serve hot with any pickle or chutney.
I am sending this recipe to Veggie Platter's JIHVA Break Fast event  and the Jihva event is Started by Indira.

Simple & Easy Apple Jam

Ingredients :
Cored,Peeled and cubed apple
Brown sugar/Regular sugar
lemon juice-2 tsp
food color-pinch(optional)                                        

Method:
First Grind the apple into fine paste.Measure the pulp and add same quantity of sugar.In thick skillet add apple pulp and sugar and lemon juice keep string on medium flame.till the mixture become thick.it takes approx 20 to 30 mins.if u want thick consistency stir the mixture until u get desired consistency.turn off the flame add food color and mix well.

cool down it.Transfer into a jam container.keep it in refrigerator.serve with bread,roti....

Rava Idli

Ingredients :
semilona/sooji/upma ravva-1 cup
green chilly-3
chopped onion-1
grated carrot-1
chana dal-1 tsp
urad dal-1 tsp
cashews-1 tsp
curry leaves-1 spring
ginger garlic paste-1/2 tsp
yogurt-1 cup
water -1 cup
few chopped coriander leaves
salt to taste
mustard,cumin, coriander seeds-1 tsp
butter/ghee-2 tsp
for garnishing :
  roasted cashews(optional)
  tomato slices
  grated carrot
  coriander leaves
Method :
Heat the ghee in a skillt add mustard,cumin,coriander seeds when it splutter add chana,urad dal,cashews fry till they turned into light golden color.

then add onions,ginger garlic paste.fry well,then add curry leaves, grated carrot and corainder leaves saute for 2 mins.
                                      
then add sooji for few mins until nice aroma comes.turn off the flame.

let it cool.in a bowl add yogurt beat well then add water,salt and  mix well.then add roasted sooji to yogurt.then mix well.

let sit for 30 mins.Boil water in idli steamer.grease the idli plates put one tomato slice and remaining garnishing ingredients,pour the rava yogurt mixture over the garnishing ingredients.

put the idli plates in steamer.steam about 10 to 15 mins.

then turn off the flame let it cool for 10 mins.remove the rava idlis carefully with a spatula.serve hot with any chutney.

I am sending this recipe to Veggie Platter's JIHVA Break Fast event  and the Jihva event is Started by Indira.