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Nutella Avocado Mousse | Nutella Avocado Pudding

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Nutella avocado mousse is a easy dessert made with Avocado and Nutella. Without any cooking Nutella avocado pudding is ready in no time.

I couldn't find a better day to post this Mousse, my Little bundle is "2" today. This year we where very confused while deciding the theme for his birthday. His recent favorites are mickey mouse, spider man and Thomas. Everyday we somehow try to ask him what he wants, but as expected he randomly tells everything alternatively.  

Winter has started and  his mickey mouse jacket made him to tell that frequently, finally we have the theme.Today evening we have a small party in Indian restaurant. This is my scheduled post....

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Ellu Sadam | Sesame Rice

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Ellu Sadam | sesame rice recipe | sesame seed rice | எள்ளு சாதம் | elludarai | ellodarai | Kannum pongal recipe | Sesame seed rice | எள்ளோதரை til rice | south Indian rice variety with step by step pictures and video recipe. Check out the Ellu Sadam recipe. If you like the video pls SUBSCRIBE to my channel



Ellu Sadam | sesame rice recipe | eluodarai | எள்ளு சாதம் | ellodarai | Kannum pongal recipe | Sesame seed rice | til rice | south Indian rice variety is a tasty variety of rice prepared with black sesame seed. Ellu gives an intense flavor to the rice. With some cooked rice, this can be prepared within 10 minutes. Make ahead and enjoy after few hours for the best flavor.

I remember "Ellu Sadam" as prasadam (Offering) for God, prepared during Saturdays. When I was in school we use to have half-day school on Saturday. Every week after I enter home my Amma's Sesame seed rice flavor welcomes me.

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Dry fruits burfi | Dates burfi

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Dry fruits burfi | Oats and Nuts burfi | Dates burfi | nuts burfi is prepared with oats, nuts and dates. I have used dates for the sweetness and this is Zero sugar cake. Dates katli is a filling guilt free mid-morning and evening snacks.

In the month of April, 25 recipes of mine got published in a Tamil magazine. I prepared this burfi for that. I usually have recipes in my draft for ages and post in random order.

Should sweets always be guilty pleasure? My sweet tooth always asks for sweet but sugar alarms me. I started experimenting with honey and Dates. Eggless Dry fruit and nuts cake, sugarless jam , oats Banana bar and nuts and Dates ball are my few posts/ to be posted experiment

Loaded with nuts and oats, this is not only a great nutritional snack/ mild sweet for adults also yummy treats for kids. 

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Oats & Nuts Burfi / Oats & Dates Katli / Oats and Nuts Cake

Oats and Nuts burfi is prepared with oats, nuts and dates. I have used dates for the sweetness and this is Zero sugar cake. Dates katli is a filling guilt free mid-morning and evening snacks.
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Indian
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 4
Author: Vidya Srinivasan

Ingredients

  • Oats - 1 cup I used quaker (instant oats)
  • Almonds - 1/4 cup
  • Walnuts - 1/4 cup
  • Dates - 30 Adjust according to your sweetness
  • Water - 3/4 cup
  • Salt - a pinch
  • Almond extract - 1/8 tsp
  • Ghee - 2 tablespoon + to Grease the pan
  • Cardamom powder - 1/8 tsp

Instructions

  • Soak dates in warm water to make it soft for 15 – 20 minutes and grind them into fine paste with water
  • Grease a tray with ghee and keep aside
  • Pulse Oats, walnuts and almonds into fine powder
  • In a non-stick/ heavy bottomed pan, Add 1 teaspoon of ghee and sauté the oats,walnut and almond flour for 4-5minutes till the raw smell goes
  • Add the dates puree and salt to the flour and keep stirring till they start leaving the pan and turns into a non stick dough. Add remaining ghee and mix well
  • Transfer the content to the greased tray and level it. Leave it for atleast 1 hour and cut them into squares
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Notes

  1. Nuts and oats flour can also be dry roasted. Roast the nuts to avoid raw smell
  2. Sugar/Jaggery can be used instead if sugar. Prepare the sugar syrup with little water and add the flour mixture and cook till it keaves the pan
  3. Apple sauce,Mango puree or any fruit puree can be replaced with dates syrup
  4. Store brought dates syrup can also be used
  5. Any nuts like cashew, walnut,pecan, almond,pista etc. Can be used
  6. I used combination of oats and nuts instead burfi can also prepared with any one nuts/pays flour
  7.  Artificial food color can be added for color
  8. Fried nuts can be added for extra richness
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Ingredients:

Oats - 1 cup (I used quaker (instant) oats)
Almonds - 1/4 cup
Walnuts - 1/4 cup
Dates - 30 (Adjust according to your sweetness)
Water - 3/4 cup
Salt - a pinch
Almond extract - 1/8 tsp
Ghee - 2 tablespoon + to Grease the pan
Cardamom powder - 1/8 tsp

Method:

  • Soak dates in warm water to make it soft for 15 – 20 minutes and grind them into fine paste with water
  • Grease a tray with ghee and keep aside
  • Pulse Oats, walnuts and almonds into  fine powder

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  • In a non-stick/ heavy bottomed pan, Add ½ teaspoon of ghee and saute the oats,walnut and almond flour for 4-5minutes till the raw smell goes
  • Add the dates puree, and salt to the flour and keep stirring till they start leaving the pan and turns into a non stick dough. Add ½ tablespoon of ghee and mix well

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  • Transfer the content to the gresed tray and level it. Leave it for atleast 1 hour and cut them into squares

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Green Lentil Sundal | Whole Masoor Dhal Sundal

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Green Lentil Sundal | Whole Masoor Dhal Sundal | sundal recipe | Navaratri sundal step by step pictures and video recipe. You can also check out the Pasi paruppu sundal recipe.  If you like this recipe pls SUBSCRIBE to my channel and check out other Sundal varieties in TMF

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Green lentil sundal | lentil sundal is a healthy snack prepared with green lentils. Coconut gives a nice flavor to this sundal. 

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Pasi paruppu sundal | Moong dal Sundal

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Pasi paruppu sundal | payatham paruppu sundal | moong dal sundal | sundal recipe | Navaratri sundal step by step pictures and video recipe. You can also check out the Pasi paruppu sundal recipe.  If you like this recipe pls SUBSCRIBE to my channel and check out other Sundal varieties in TMF

Pasi paruppu sundal | payatham paruppu Sunday | moong dal sundal is Protein rich kids friendly healthy Sundal. Tasty after-school snacks for kids. Flavorful pasi paruppu sundal is perfect for the Navaratri recipe. 

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Javvarisi Payasam | Sago Kheer

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IMG_8955 Javvarisi Payasam | Sago kheer is a popular sweet prepared during festivals. Sabudana kheer cooked in milk and condensed milk gives a delicious flavor to the tapioca. It's great make-ahead desserts for a party. For festivals and some happy occasions we usually make some sweets to celebrate. Among all the sweets Payasam variety is common in our house. As it doesn't involve much time and can be prepared soon. I personally prefer payasam as it feels good to have it in a bowl and taste it with a spoon, enjoying the flavors.  I tasted Javvarisi payasam in my friend's place recently and realized it's been a while since I  prepared it at home. I wanted to try it on weekend and made it. It was a total disaster. My sago was sticky and payasam was great because of the javvarisi texture. My husband asked me did you have a glue for my mouth, well it was a good joke but I was upset with the Kheer so I didn't react 😛 I didn't know what was the mistake. I called my mother and she told me what I did wrong while making Javvarisi Payasam. I forgot to strain the white layer and that was the problem with the texture. I wanted to try it again and made it for Ganesh Chaturthi's new year. While having lunch my Husband asked what payasam today, I said Sago Kheer. He said I am glad you are doing experiments for TMF but not on festive days. I gave him payasam with great hesitation he took a spoon. After tasting it he said well you can post this if you have one more bowl for me:D The interesting thing is Vishvak comment for Javvarisi Payasam. I gave payasam to him after seeing it he told "White ball':-) Kids associate everything they see with the things they like. I always associate it with pearls for him it's white ball payasam. Sago payasam needs little extra preparation compared to Semiya Payasam/macaroni payasam, but taste subsides that effort 🙂   IMG_8957

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Javvarisi Payasam |Sabudana Payasam |Tapioca Kheer| Sago Kheer

Javvarisi Payasam is a popular sweet prepared during festival. Sabudana kheer cooked in milk and condensed milk gives a delicious flavor to the tapioca. Its great make ahead desserts for party.
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Course: Payasam
Cuisine: Indian
Prep Time: 2 hours
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 3
Author: Vidya Srinivasan

Ingredients

  • Javvarisi | Sabudana | Sago | Tapioca - 1/3 cup
  • Milk - 3 cup + 3/4 cup
  • Condensed Milk - 1/4 cup
  • White /Brown Sugar - 1/2 cup
  • Cardamom Powder - 1/8 tsp
  • Saffron - 1/8 tsp
  • Salt - a pinch
  • Ghee /Butter - 1 tbsp
  • Cashew - 1 tbsp

Instructions

  • Soak javarrisi in hot water (around 1 + 1/2 cup) for 1 - 2 hours. There will be a white layer in the water,  strain the javarrisi in a strainer/ colander and wash it with fresh water thrice
  • Add ghee/ butter to the heavy-bottomed pan and once the pan gets hot add cashew;  cook till the cashew turns golden brown
  • In the same pan add sago and sauté for 30 seconds.  Add milk and sago, continue cooking till javvarisi is done; stirring occasionally to prevent sago from sticking to the pan
  • Add condensed milk and salt; continue cooking for 6-8 minutes. Add sugar and stir well; cook in low flame for a minute. Serve immediately or chill and serve
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Notes

  1.  Raisins, Almonds, pista, walnuts can be added for extra flavor
  2. Can cook sago in water and add milk after that
  3. Adding condensed milk gives rich creamy texture to the payasam, adjust the sugar accordingly
  4.  Payasam tends to thicken overtime. If you think its thick add milk/water
  5. If you don’t have time to stir take a pressure cooker, add sago and ghee cook for a minute; add 1 cup of milk and cover the lid. Cook till the steam comes. Once when pressure releases naturally add remaining milk, condensed milk and salt, cook for 6-8 minutes, switch off
  6. I used whole fat milk, 2%. Milk can also be used instead
  7. Cooking time may vary depending upon the sagoO
  8.  If the sago gets completely soaked in water add extra hot water and soak
  9.  If you don’t have time to soak sabudana cook it in enough hot water till it is 3/4 th done. Strain the colander for 3-4 times. Add ghee sauté the sago and cook in milk
  10.  Adjust sugar according to your taste
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Ingredients: Javvarisi | Sabudana | Sago | Tapioca - 1/3 cup Milk - 3 cup + 3/4 cup Condensed Milk - 1/4 cup White /Brown Sugar - 1/2 cup Cardamom Powder - 1/8 tsp Saffron - 1/8 tsp Salt - a pinch Ghee /Butter - 1 tbsp Cashew - 1 tbsp Method:
  • Soak javarrisi in hot water (around 1 + 1/2 cup) for 1 - 2 hours. There will be a white layer in the water,  strain the javarrisi in a strainer/ colander and wash it with fresh water thrice
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  • Add ghee/ butter to the heavy-bottomed pan and once the pan gets hot add cashew;  cook till the cashew turns golden brown
  • In the same pan add sago and sauté for 30 seconds.  Add milk and sago, continue cooking till javvarisi is done; stirring occasionally to prevent sago from sticking to the pan
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  • Add condensed milk and salt; continue cooking for 6-8 minutes. Add sugar and stir well; cook in low flame for a minute. Serve immediately or chill and serve
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Double Chocolate Chip Cookies | Brownie cookies

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Double Chocolate Chip Cookies | Brownie cookies

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Loaded with chocolate these Double Chocolate chip cookies are treat for kids. Chocolate sauce along with chocolate chip make this cookies addictive. With brownie like texture these melt-in-mouth cookies are so addictive. If you like chocolate this is the cookie for you:-)

Before getting into the Double Chocolate Chip Cookies recipe, I have a big confession to all my close friends and immediate family, "I baked chocolate cookies". Well there is a reason to start this way, people who know me can tell how much I hate chocolate.

For me definition for chocolate is "White Chocolate". I used to tell I will get headache if I eat semi-sweet /dark chocolate. You can think I am crazy but it's true😂 During our trip to California my Bro-in-law took us to Ghirardelli factory, even there I didn't have anything chocolate.

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Set Dosa | Sponge Dosa

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Set Dosa | Sponge Dosa  | Aval Dosa | Poha Dosa | south Indian tiffin recipe with step-by-step pictures and video recipe. Check out the Set Dosa video recipe. If you like the video pls SUBSCRIBE to my channel.

Set dosa | Spongy dosai | Aval dosa | Attukula dosa | poha dosa Super soft and fluffy Aval dosa made makes a filling tiffin. Set Dosa is great for breakfast/dinner. Flattened rice makes the dosa spongy. Usually, these dosai are served in sets hence the name 🙂

Spongy set dosai 

Set dosai is the default item found in almost all south Indian hotel menus. Usually, this pillow-soft dosai is served in set(2) hence they are popularly called Set dosa. The detailed recipe with tips and tricks to make perfect restaurant-style Sponge dosai.

Should I measure Water quantity for soaking?

Measuring water is optional but to make a Spongy dosai beginner-friendly recipe, I have given a detailed recipe including water measurement.

Can I soak all the ingredients together?

I would recommend soaking rice, dal, fenugreek seeds in the vessel and poha and buttermilk in a different vessel. As soaking time vary it is better to soak separately.

Why should I refrigerate soaked aval after a few hours?

Since we added buttermilk I prefer refrigerating the soaked aval after a few hours. Also refrigerating batter helps mixie/grinder from getting heat.

What kind of Aval should I use for set dosai?

You can use thin/thin flattened rice for making Poha dosai. Depending on the type of aval you use, soaking time might vary accordingly.

Can I grind the batter in a mixie?

Yes, you can grind the batter in a mixie or wet grinder. Grind rice-dal first after it is half ground add aval-buttermilk and grind. If you are using mixie, grind in batches. Add little water while grinding but after grinding add the soaked entire water for the best Set dosai texture

Can I skip baking soda?

Yes, you can skip the soda and make dosai. It tastes good but for the best Spongy Set dosai you need to add soda 

Should I add extra water while making dosai?

The amount of water specified is enough for the dosai but based on the rice/ dal you use you might night to sprinkle little water if required. Dosai batter should spread on its own if not sprinkle water and make dosai

Can I flip and cook Aval dosa?

No, avoid flipping set dosai. Always cover and cook 

What tastes best with Set dosai?

Soft Aval dosai tastes with Vada curry, Kurma, chutney varieties, and sambar varieties.

vada curry

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Ingredients

Soak Rice - dal

  • 2 cups idli rice
  • 1/2 cup Urad dal
  • 1 teaspoon Fenugreek seeds
  • 2 cups of water

Soak Flattened rice

  • 1 cup Flattened rice | poha | Aval
  • 1/2 cup thick curd/plain yogurt
  • 2 cups water

Batter

  • Required sea Salt

hotel style Set dosa

  • 1/2 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder

To prepare dosa:

  • Oil

Instructions

  • Firstly take idli rice, urad dal, and fenugreek seeds in a wide vessel and wash well
  • Add 2 cups of water and soak for 4-5 hours
  • Parallelly add aval, 1 cup of water and soak for 15 minutes
  • Furthermore add thick curd and water; mix well, soak for 2 hours. If you are soaking for a longer time refrigerate the soaked aval till we grind
  • Grind batter in mixie or grinder. First, grind rice and dal
  • After they are half-ground add soaked flattened rice along with buttermilk and grind
  • Add water little by little and grind the batter
  • After grinding the batter add the remaining water and required salt,
  • grind once and transfer to the vessel
  • Ferment batter overnight.If you live in a cold place, turn on the oven light
  • Next day batter is ready for Dosa

Hotel-style set dosa

  • At least half an hour before making set dosa add sugar, baking soda, and turmeric powder to the entire batter and mix well, keep aside for 30 mins at room temperature
  • Before making dosai, mix the batter once, if you added mentioned quantity of water, batter consistency will be right for set dosai but depending on the rice, dal you use add extra water if required

Prepare set dosa

  • Heat dosa griddle on medium flame, when the griddle is hot, reduce the flame and cook dosai in low- medium flame
  • Firstly add little oil and grease
  • Add two ladles full of batter, let the batter spread on its own
  • Drizzle oil and cover the dosa with a lid
  • Let it cook in low- medium flame for 2-3 minutes

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Ingredients:

Soak Rice - dal

2  cups idli rice

1/2 cup Urad dal 

1 teaspoon Fenugreek seeds

2 cups of water

Soak Flattened rice

1 cup Flattened rice | poha | Aval

1/2 cup thick curd/plain yogurt 

2 cups water

Batter

Required sea Salt 

hotel style Set dosa 

1/2 teaspoon sugar

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder

To prepare dosa:

Oil

How to prepare Set dosai with step by step pictures 

  • Firstly take idli rice, urad dal, and fenugreek seeds in a wide vessel and wash well

  • Add 2 cups of water and soak for 4-5 hours

  • Parallelly add aval, 1 cup of water and soak for 15 minutes

  • Furthermore add thick curd and water; mix well, soak for 2 hours. If you are  soaking for a longer time refrigerate the soaked aval till we grind

  • Grind batter in mixie or grinder. First, grind rice and dal

  • After they are half-ground add soaked flattened rice along with buttermilk and grind
  • Add water little by little and grind the batter
  • After grinding the batter add the remaining water and required salt,
    grind once and transfer to the vessel 

  • Ferment batter overnight.If you live in a cold place, turn on the oven light
    or ferment batter in the instant pot

  • Next day batter is ready for Dosa

Hotel-style set dosa

  • At least half an hour before making set dosa add sugar, baking soda, and turmeric powder to the entire batter and mix well, keep aside  for 30 mins at room temperature 

  • Before making dosai, mix the batter once, if you added mentioned quantity  of water, batter consistency will be right for set dosai but depending on the rice, dal you use add extra water if required

Prepare set dosa

  • Heat dosa griddle on medium flame, when the griddle is hot, reduce the flame and cook dosai in low- medium flame

  • Firstly add little oil and grease 
  • Add two ladles full of batter, let the batter spread on its own

  • Drizzle oil and cover the dosa with a lid 

  • Let it cook in low- medium flame for 2-3 minutes 

  1. Carefully open and check if it dosai is cooked 

  • Gently take out the dosai and serve hot 

Mac and Cheese

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Mac & Cheese is a creamy macaroni with lotsss of cheese. This white sauce pasta with subtle flavours are perfect for kids. It can be prepared within 15 minutes. Perfect for kids party.

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For many years whenever I think cuisine other than Indian, Italian is the first thing it comes to my mind. Both hubby and me are big fans for pasta.

Whenever we visit Italian restaurant,  We always order White Sauce Pasta and that is the first pasta I ever tried preparing at home. My hubby then introduced me to Red sauce and Pesto Pasta.  After moving to US I hear a lot about Mac and Cheese.

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UrulaiKizhangu Puli Thokku | Potato Curry

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UrulaiKizhangu Puli Thokku | Potato Tamrind Curry | south Indian style potato with tamarind

Potato cooked in tangy tamarind base.south indian style potato with tamarind. Do you like urulaikizhangu, looking for some  new way to prepare curry? Try this UrulaiKizhangu Puli Thokku. It taste great as side or you can just mix it with rice and have it.

This post is very special for me. My Amma's neighbor prepared this UrulaiKizhangu Puli Thokku during our India trip. I noted down the recipe and took pictures in my phone when Aunty did it. I love Aunty's cooking, ever since my childhood days whenever Aunty cooks my favorite recipes she always sends a box over.  If my Amma travels out of the city, she won't allow me to cook. I have mentioned Aunty in many of my posts. Vendakkai thengai puli kuzhambu , Paruppu Urundai Kara Kuzhambu is one of my favorite Aunty's recipe

Last summer I visited India and took a great vacation without even entering the kitchen, both Ammas didn't allow me to cook:-)  Almost daily Aunty cooks something and brings it during one course of the meal. Every now and then she comes and asks me what I want to eat. I thought of clicking all the yummy food she prepared for me, but I couldn't, so I noted down many recipes.

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