Monday, August 27, 2012

Pink Princess Cake


This beautiful pink princess cake is for my friends daughter Akshaya.
Its for her 3rd birthday,she likes barbie dolls so i prepared princess cake for her she really loved the cake.


Monday, August 20, 2012

Guntha Ponganalu



Guntha Ponganalu are made with leftover dosa batter,its a good breakfast idea specially for Kids...they love it.

Ponganala batter:
1 cup rice (Brown/white)
½ cup urad dal
  • Soak them in water for about 6 hours. Drain and grind into smooth batter adding just enough water.
  • The consistency of the batter must be thick like idly batter. 
  • Transfer the batter into a big bowl, cover and let it sit overnight for fermentation.
                                                     Seasoning :
Finely chopped Big red onion - 1
Finely chopped green chillies - 4
Finely chopped cilantro
Grated carrot - 1 (Optional)
Soaked Channa dal - 2 tbsp
Cumin seeds - 1 tsp
Turmeric -1/4 tsp
Salt to taste 
Pinch of baking soda (Optional)

  • Add all these ingredients to the batter and mix thoroughly.
Preparation:
  • Place Guntha Ponganala skillet/pan on a medium heat. Brush some oil on each immersion.
  •  When the skillet is hot and ready, Pour batter in each immersion and let it cook for 4 mins with the lid closed.
  • Gently turn over each ponganam with a spoon or ponganala lifter( which comes with the pan). Let it cook for 2 mins and take them out. 
  • Serve hot guntha ponganalu with Peanut chutney or Coconut chutney or Tomato chutney.
Note: 
  • Medium heat is the key for better guntha ponganalu.
  • leftover dosa batter is perfect to prepare ponganalu.


Wednesday, August 15, 2012

Vegetable Alfredo Pasta



Ingredients:
Multi grain pasta  (3 cups )
Olive oil (1 tsp)
Red bell pepper  ( 1 cup ) 
Green bell pepper ( 1 cup )
carrot (1/2 cup)
green beans (1/2 cup)
Broccoli  ( 1 cup)
Alfredo sauce  ( 3 cups)
Black Pepper (1/4 tsp)
Salt to taste 

Preparation:
  • Place large pot of salted water on to boil. When it boils, cook your favourite pasta according to directions on the box.
  • Cut  all the vegetables into bite size pieces .
  • In a pan add olive oil and add all the vegetables , let them steam for 2-3 mins add salt and pepper to taste.
  • In  a small pan heat Alfredo sauce for 2 mins .
  • When  the pasta is cooked drain it . Toss pasta onto a plate or into a bowl, top with steamed vegetables and drizzle with Alfredo sauce.
  • Garnish with a little chopped parsley and serve hot vegetable Alfredo pasta.

Friday, August 10, 2012

Krishnashtami 2012


Krishnashtami, or Krishna Janmashtami, celebrates the birthday of Lord Sri Krishna.  His birth occurred on the eighth day of the dark fortnight of the Hindu month of Sravana.  
Happy Krishnashtami !!!