Tuesday, February 28, 2012

Simple Pink Earrings

Golden Colored Fish Hook Earrings with Faceted diamond shaped Pink acrylic bead.

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1 2 earrings

Golden Colored Fish Hook Earrings with light pink and violet colored round beads.

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Green Teardrop Earrings

Golden Colored Fish Hook Earrings with Green colored Chinese Crystal Side Drilled Teardrop, gold plated filigree bead cap, gold plated Bead Cap and gold plated round bead.

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Pink & White beauty

Earrings with glittering small clear stones and medium Chinese oval Pink fancy stone.It is embellished with dark pink two hole kundan.

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Sunday, February 26, 2012

Lunch 40

lunch 40
Rice with Parippy curry, Pappadam and Fried Salmon Fish Masala Comments

Fried Salmon Masala

Fried salmon masala (1)INGREDIENTS:

TO FRY SALMON

  • Salmon – 1 lb
  • Ginger garlic paste - 1/2 tsp
  • Chilli powder - 1/4  tsp ( if more spicy is needed, add more)
  • Coriander powder - 1/4tsp
  • Turmeric powder - 1/8 tsp
  • Fenugreek Powder  - 1/4 tsp
  • Garam masala - 1/4 tsp (optional) 
  • Meat masala - 1/2 tsp
  • Salt – 1/4 tsp
  • Lemon or vinegar - 1/4 tsp
  • Oil - for frying

FOR SALMON FISH MASALA :

  • Tomato – 1
  • Green Chillies (sliced) – 2
  • Onion(sliced) – 1
  • Mustard seeds - 1/4 tsp
  • Red Chili Powder - 1/2 tsp
  • Coriander Powder - 1/2 tsp
  • Turmeric Powder - 1/8tsp
  • Black Pepper Powder  - 1/4tsp
  • Garam masala powder-1/4 tsp
  • Meat masala - 1/4 tsp (optional)
  • Ginger Garlic Paste - 1/2 tsp
  • Curry leaves - 4 or 5
  • Oil - 1 Tbsp
  • Salt - To taste
  • Chopped coriander leaves - 1 TbspFried salmon masala (2)METHOD:

For  Salmon  fish fry:

  • Clean the Salmon  fish and cut in to small pieces.
  • Wash it well. 
  • Mix it along with the  ingredients above in TO FRY SALMON   and allow it to marinate for 15 to 30 mins.
  • Heat oil in a pan and fry the fish.
  • Fry in medium flame in small batches, according to the size of the pan means don't crowd the pan with more fish. 
  • Fry it till it become brown color.  
  • Make sure to fry the fishes on medium heat so that the masala doesn’t get burnt.
  • Drain the fried fish pieces onto paper towels.

For Salmon  fish Masala:

  • Heat 1 tbsp of oil in another pan, splutter mustard seed and add curry leaves in it. 
  • Add the sliced onions and green chilies and saute until soft. 
  • Now add chopped tomatoes and saut’e well. 
  • Then add Red Chili Powder,Coriander Powder, Turmeric Powder,Black Pepper Powder, Garam masala powder, Ginger Garlic Paste, enough salt and continue sauteing until the onions are brown.
  • If you need add1/4 cup of water and saut’e well. 
  • Now turn off the gas and mix the fried salmon  fish with onion masala.  
  • Transfer the fried fish masala to a serving plate. 
  • Garnish it with chopped coriander leaves. 
  • You can serve this fried salmon  fish masala with Kappa puzhukku or as a side with Rice.Fried salmon masala (3)
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Potato Saagu

Potato Saagu (6)

INGREDIENTS:

  • Potatoes - 3 medium
  • Onion (chopped) - 1 medium
  • Green peas - 3/4 cup
  • Tomatoes – 2 nos 
  • Curry leaves – 4 or 5
  • Green chillies, sliced – 5 nos
  • Chopped coriander leaves – 3 Tbsp
  • Asafetida -   a pinch
  • Turmeric powder  - 1/4 tsp
  • Cumin seeds – 1/4 tsp
  • Mustard seeds – 1/4 tsp
  • Salt – To taste
  • Oil – 2 tsp

Potato Saagu (1)METHOD:

  • Peel the potatoes and chop into small cubes. Put them in water to avoid browning.
  • Now cook them over the stove top or microwave along with salt.
  • Otherwise pressure cook potatoes with water and then chop into cubes. Keep the water aside.
  • Now heat oil in a big pan and splutter mustard seeds in it and cumin seeds, asafetida and curry leaves.
  • Then add the chopped onion, green chillies and cook until the onion turns transparent.
  • Add salt, chopped tomatoes, turmeric, and mix well.
  • Add the cooked potatoes, peas, salt, and water from the boiled potatoes. Check for the salt.
  • Cover a lid and turn the flame to medium and let it boil until the whole thing becomes thick and starchy. If you want, you can cook potatoes now also. Potato Saagu (3)
  • Turn off the stove and garnish  Potato Saagu with coriander leaves and serve with appam, chapatti, poori, or Naan. Potato Saagu (2)Potato Saagu (4)
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Spicy Egg Thoran

Spicy egg thoran (1)INGREDIENTS:

  • Eggs – 2 nos
  • Green chilly , chopped – 1
  • Tomato, chopped – 1 small
  • onion, chopped – 1 small
  • Meat masala – 1/4 tsp
  • Garam masala – 1/4 tsp
  • Black pepper powder – 1/4 tsp
  • Chopped coriander leaves – 2 Tbsp
  • Oil – 2 tsp
  • Salt – To taste Spicy egg thoran (2)METHOD:
  • Beat eggs in a bowl and keep it aside.
  • Heat oil in a pan and add chopped onion, green chilly and saut’ e well.
  • To this add chopped tomatoes and meat masala, garam masala, black pepper powder , salt and saut’e well till everything mix together.
  • Now add beaten eggs and mix well all the ingredients. Don’t allow this thoran to be very dry.
  • Then you can garnish this spicy egg thoran with chopped coriander leaves.
  • Serve it hot with chapatti or rice.

Spicy egg thoran (3)

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Saturday, February 25, 2012

Beetroot Thoran

INGREDIENTS:

  • Beetroot - 1 no
  • Onion - 1 no ( small)
  • Garlic - 3 cloves
  • Green Chillies - 2 nos
  • Turmeric Powder - 1/4 teaspoon
  • Red Chilly Powder – 1/4 tsp
  • Coconut(grated) – 1/4 th  of a small coconut
  • Black pepper powder – 1/4 tsp
  • Oil - 1 tbsp
  • Mustard seeds – 1/4  tsp
  • Dry red Chillies - 2 nos
  • Curry leaves – 5  or 6
  • Salt - As reqd METHOD:
    • Chop beetroot into very small pieces.
    • Chop onion, garlic and green chillies into very small pieces.
    • Mix beetroot, onion, garlic, green chillies, coconut, red chilly powder, turmeric powder, black pepper powder  and salt in a large mixing bowl.
    • Keep it  aside for 10 minutes.
    • Heat oil in a medium pan and splutter mustard seeds in it.
    • Add dried red chillies and curry leaves.
    • Add the beetroot mix into it and cover it with a lid and cook in low flame.
    • Keep mixing at regular intervals for 10 to 15 minutes until it is well cooked.
    • Serve it with rice or chapatti.Beetroot Thoran (3)
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    Microwave Apple Upside down cake

    INGREDIENTS:

    • All-purpose Flour  - 1 cup
    • Egg White  - from 2 eggs
    • Butter  - 3 Tbsp
    • Sugar  -  1/4 cup
    • Apple (any kind) - 1 no
    • Apple Juice – 3 Tbsp
    • Baking Powder - 1/2 tsp
    • Baking Soda  - 1/4 tsp
    • Milk – 1/2 cup
    • Vanilla essence – 1/2 tspMETHOD:
    • Place butter in a microwave safe bowl and microwave it for 1 minute or until the butter melts.
    • In a different bowl mix apple juice with sugar and beat well with a spoon.
    • To this, add all the other ingredients and beat well either with an electrical mixer until the mixture turns smooth. Keep aside.
    • Coat a microwave safe bowl with non-stick cooking spray/butter.
    • Peel the apple and core out the seeds. Then slice into thin rounds.
    • Arrange the apple slices in a circular pattern at the bottom of the greased bowl.
    • Pour the prepared batter on top of these slices.
    • Place the bowl in the microwave.
    • Microwave for 5 minutes or until the center of the cake springs back when touched lightly.
    • Let stand for 3 to 5 minutes until the cake cools down.
    • Then invert onto a serving plate.

    • Cut into pieces and serve.

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    Amber Chain


    Simple Gear wire chain with flat oval amber glass beads and gold plated No. 2 round balls.  

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    Wednesday, February 22, 2012

    Raisins Biscotti

    raisin Biscotti (3)INGREDIENTS:

  • Raisins – 1/2 cup
  • Granulated white sugar – 1/4 cup
  • Large Eggs – 2
  • Vanilla extract – 1 tsp
  • Baking powder – 1 tsp
  • Salt – 1/4 tsp
  • All-purpose flour – 1 and 3/4 cupsraisin Biscotti (1)

  • METHOD: Same as Almond Biscotti 

    • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).
    • In a large bowl , beat eggs using a hand mixer.
    • Beat well, and then, remove two tablespoons of egg for another use.
    • After you remove the two tablespoons of egg, add the sugar and vanilla to the bowl and beat on high speed until thick, pale, and fluffy (about 5 minutes). You can do this with normal wire egg beater also .
    • In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder and salt.
    • Add this to the egg mixture and beat until combined.
    • The entire mixture came together quite quickly without much beating. Lastly add the Raisins.
    • Turn mixer on low speed to distribute raisins throughout the dough.
    • Remove the dough from the mixing bowl and divide it into Two.
    • Dip your fingertips in the remaining two tablespoon of egg and form Two logs about 2 inches wide by 11 or 12 inches long.
    • If the dough is quite sticky , use some flour to shape the dough.
    • Place the logs on a greased baking tray and bake for about 25 minutes or until firm to the touch.
    • Remove from oven and let cool on a wire rack for about 10 minutes.
    • Reduce oven temperature to 300 degrees F.
    • Transfer the log to a cutting board and cut into about 1/2 inch (1.25 cm) slices, on the diagonal.
    • Place the Raisins biscotti, cut side down, on the baking sheet.
    • Bake for about 8-10 minutes, turn slices over, and bake for another 8-10 minutes or until golden brown.
    • Remove from oven and let cool. raisin Biscotti (2)
    • Raisins  Biscotti is ready to serve with Hot Tea, Coffee or Milk.
    • You can store in an airtight container for up to a month.raisin Biscotti (4)
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    Tuesday, February 21, 2012

    Leaf-kundan-beaded Anklets

    This anklets are made from gold plated leaf findings, crystals and round beads.

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