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TOMATO PICKLE /TOMATO THOKKU

TOMATO PICKLE /TOMATO THOKKU                                                                              When you get tomatoes in abundance in market you can prepare this easy to make pickle which will last longer too.Its a South Indian preparation in the category of chutneys/pickles called ''Thokku"'.This recipe I am sharing today is óf my mother -in-law .This pickle will go well as side accompaniment for dosas,idlis,adai,upma,parathas ,rice etc. The best part is you can store this in fridge for about a month .So,lets get started. INGREDIENTS Tomatoes -5 Whole Dry Red Chillies-1 cup Fenugreek seeds-1 tbsp Mustard seeds-2 tbsp Tamarind-a small piece Salt -to taste Oil-2 -3 tbsp Asafoetida /Hing -a tsp STEP BY STEP PREPARATION WITH PICTURES In a wok /ka...

CHOCOLATE PANCAKES

CHOCOLATE PANCAKES I made these chocolate pancakes for my kids lunch box .Its really an easy recipe which can be made quickly too.Once in a while you can prepare these pancakes as quick snack for your family. INGREDIENTS FLOUR / MAIDA - 1 STEEL GLASS COCOA POWDER - 2 TBSP BAKING POWDER -1/2 TSP MILK - 1/2 STEEL GLASS SUGAR -1/2 STEEL GLASS                                 STEP BY STEP PROCESS WITH PICTURES                              In a basin mix flour ,cocoa powder ,baking powder together.                                        Take 1/2 glass of lukewarm milk and dissolve sugar in it.If you are adding powdered sugar then you can directly add them in the flour and the milk you...

IDLI UPMA

IDLI UPMA Many times we have few  left over idlis from yesterday's dinner or from morning breakfast.Eating the same idlis with chutney or sambhar  sometimes becomes boring.So we can try making idli upma or idli fry to make it interesting.The good news is it can made easily in less time .You can pack this upma in your kids' school lunch boxes too.So today sharing the easy method of making ''Idli Upma''. INGREDIENTS REQUIRED Leftover idlis -4-6 Onions-2 Tomato-1 Green Chilies-2-3 Ginger -a small piece Mustard seeds- 1tsp Bengal gram -1 tsp Black split gram -1 tsp Curry leaves Coriander leaves Turmeric -1 tsp Sambhar Powder-2 tsp Chilli Powder-1 tsp (optional) Salt to taste      STEP BY STEP METHOD WITH PICTURES       We shall chop the onions,green chillies and tomato to small pieces.Grate the ginger.               We shall chop the leftover idlis to small pieces.   ...