Avacado and walnut muffin

Wanted to try something new with avacado. Have used it in milkshakes and smoothies but never baked. So here is the result of the new venture Avacado and walnut muffins. Slice the warm muffin in half and apply butter( slightly salted and I always use the low fat one), What a perfect breakfast it could be and accompanied by a milkshake, no words to say. Sending this to Siri's healing food avacado.

Avacado Mayonnise

Avacado Mayonnaise  An unusual Mayo and a healthy one. If you are on a diet then do try this mayo. A perfect dip for crackers, a spread for sandwich etc. Sending this recipe to Siri's healing foods avacado and PJ's no cook event. This recipe makes 3/4 cup mayo.



You need:
Avacado       1 nos.
Juice of half lemon
Salt to taste
Paprika         1/2tsp
Olive oil         1/4 cup
Mayonnaise    1tbsp

Peruvian Banana Bread

Searched the net completely to find a latin bread which  is the theme of bread-baking-day event hosted by canelay&comino and landed in Peruvian Banana bread. To be true never baked a bread with whole wheat flour, but  this bread came out perfectly well and was equally delicious.I just tried this by using only half of what it calls for and sending it to the bread baking event.



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Salted

Strawberry..Syrup Sandwich

At last! we named this sandwich today. We were really strugling to find a name to this sandwich which is our favorite now. Just the most easy and tasty recipe. jr loves this and he always calls it sand beach( he is only three).So I thought why not post this easy recipe which is a perfect breakfast and a typicall lunch box or snack box treat for kids. Sending this recipe to PJ's no cook event and

Abbadi milkshake

Abbadi is yet another favorite milkshake served in the cafterias  and restaurants in UAE. It s a combination of avacado, mango, banana and strawberry. Its tangy and sweet and fulfilling.You can alter the amount  and consistency to your taste(I have altered it a little to suit our taste) Sending this recipe to Siri healing food avacado,and PJ's no-cook-event. This recipe serves Two.



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Burj Al-Arab smoothie

Burj Al-Arab smoothie named after the world famous building  is the most preferred smoothie in UAE. Its a simple combination of three smoothies, avacado, mango and strawberry.The vibrant colours and its lip smacking taste attracts people of all ages from kids to adults.Just stir the smoothie a little before drinking, you will be amazed by the combination of the the three fruits. Have modified the

Avacado Milkshake

Avacado the Green Queen ia an all-rounder as it can be made it into a dessert, dip or just anything you can imagine. It is just loaded with nutrients and make nutritious baby food. This is just the easiest milkshake to make, not only nutritious but also fulfilling.Sending this recipe to Siri's healing foods avacado and PJ's No Cook Event



You need:
Avacado                  3 nos
Milk

Easy Bread Rasmalai

Quite an unusual dessert but very easy to make. I once had this dessert when travelling in Indian Airliness and was just amazed by its taste. The combination of the salty taste of the butter and the sweetness of the custard is simply superb. I call it Indian Airliness dessert as I have had that only during flight and have not tasted it anywhere else. Its a perfect dessert when you have unexpected

No onion Quail masala/ kaadai masala

Quails are small, plump terrestial birds. It is the smallest member of the patridge family. I always like cooking Quails though cleaning them is the toughest job. This recipe was challenging as i had to cook without onions and garlic for R as its been restricted for him for a month. But to my surprise the dish came out very well and we even had few guests and they too liked it very well.Its a

Quail egg pepper fry / kaadai muttai milagu varuval

Quail eggs are small and more nutritious than the regular egg. This is an easy recipe and can be made in a jiffy. Allot 3 eggs per person.



You need:
Quail eggs             12nos
Pepper                   2tbsp
Ghee/Oil                2tbsp
Salt to taste

Preparation:
Boil the eggs and remove the shell.
Score the eggs( make small cuts ). Mix the pepper, salt and eggs together by sprinkling

Bread raita

Bread the all in all handy food in our kitchen is a part in many recipes. But have you heard of making it into a raita? Yes! next time you have left over bread in your house or  you want to make a quick raita which i learnt from my sister. Do try this recipe. If you want whip this up in to an easy snack sprinkle some sev on it amd enjoy.
Sending this to No Cook Event hosted by PJ




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Sugar cookies for Cupid

The perfect recipe for valentine's day. Was just browsing the net to make some cookies for valentine's day and landed in foodnetwork . They had the perfect recipe. Sugar cookies with a love twist. The biscuits just came out perfectly. Hope you all will love it. Sending this to announcing-hearts-for-st-valentines-day event hosted by Priya.

You need:
All purpose flour              1 1/2 cup

Red Velvet cake

Made this cake for my hubby's birthday last year and it really turned out well. the velvety texture was simply superb. Actually I learnt this recipe from foodnetwork a complete site for all food related queries. Thought posting this recipe now would be perfect for the ocassion. Sending it to the announcing-hearts-for-st-valentines-day event hosted by Priya
You need:
Butter                     

Bubur Kacang Hijau (Sweet moong dhal porridge)

The famous Malaysian sweet dish Bubur kacang hijau is nothing but our moong dhal payasam. The unusual green color  is its beauty. I learnt this dish from my grandmother and i would call it Indo-Malay because she gives an Indian touch to the malay sweet. The original recipe calls for palm sugar and only moong dhal and coconut milk. But here I have used sugar and tempered with ghee. Just have a

Okra Chips

Bhindi, Okra, Vendaikai, Lady's Finger. The name given to the slender vegetable in different languages has more nutrients than we have imagined. It is a rich source of fiber, vitamin B6 and folic acid. It also helps in reducing serum cholestrol thus reducing the risk of heart disease. But many of us dislike it often because of its gooey nature. Try it out and you will not notice that its okra at

Cheese Omlette in Bread Casting

This is an unusual way of  serving Cheese Omlette and bread. A wild idea just struck when I was just asking my hubby as what to prepare for breakfast, why not make cheese omlettes in bread castings. Since Priya of
priyaeasyntastyrecipes is hosting Valentine event I made this in heart shapes. You can make it in any shape.
A banana smoothie or chocolate milkshake( will post later) will be a good

Mini Bread Pizza

This is the most easiest way to make Pizza. Its also a sure hit among kids as they will be fascinated by the litttle star or heart shaped pizzas. These pizzas are great as finger food in parties. You can make this in the tawa or bake it in the oven. You can make the pizzas with any topping you like, here Iam using chicken sausages (my son's favorite). I made this pizza in heart shapes and sent

Felafel

Felafel is an arabic savoury item. It is famous in gulf countries. just have it plain or with felafel sauce or just make it a sandwhich with khubus and lettuce, it is delicious.

You need:
Chick peas                              250gms
Garlic                                      3 pods
Parsley                                    a small handfull
Coriander leaves                      a small 

Lemon rice

The colour of the yellow grains always fascinates us. It is an all time favorite lunch box dish. Have it with curd, potato fry or egg scramble, it is a sure hit! Try out this recipe and you will love it for sure.

You need:
Raw rice or Basmati                   1 cup
Raw peanuts                               2tbsp
Chana dhal                                 1 1/2tbsp
Cashew nut

Arisi milagai podi

This mizhagai podi recipe is from my mother and its also my favorite. I add little Sugar  to this podi along with Gingelly oil  and have it with dosai or idli. You can increase the amount of chillies if you want it to be fiery hot.

You need:
Par boiled rice                          2 cups
Urad dhal                                 1/2 cup
Chana dhal                                1/4 cup
Pepper

Felafel sauce

Felafel sauce is a dip made with tahina and curd. You can also use this dip with crackers, nacho chips, or just with juilliened vegetables.

You need:
Tahina                    1tbsp
Curd                       1/2 cup
Salt

Preparation:
Mix the ingredients together and Serve.

Sending this recipe in Priya's  Easy N tasty recipes Cooking with Sesame

Tahina

Tahina is an arabic sauce. It is a base to many dishes especially hammus( chick pea paste). It is very easy to make. The recipe is as follows

You need:
Roasted sesame seeds                1 cup
Olive oil
Salt


Preparation:
Put the sesame seeds in the blender.
Start adding olive oil and blend. Stop adding oil when you get a smooth paste.
Add salt and store it in a sterilised bottle.
Keep

Elllu Milagai Podi Recipe

There are various recipes for mizhagai podis. Here Iam using sesame seeds as the base. You can store this kept in an airtight container for 1 month. Iam sending this recipe to the cooking-with-seeds event hosted by priyaeasyntastyrecipes

You need:
Roasted Sesame seeds                       100gms
Urad dhal                                           250gms
Chana dhal