Coconut chutney

I had already posted Coconut Mint Chutney  this more simple version,is ready in minutes.serve it with idli, dosa and vada.or you can use as spread.

Ingredients:

• Coconut-1 cup(grated)
• Chana Dal(roasted)-1/4 cup
• Green chili-2 (to taste)
• Ginger(grated)-1/4 tsp
• Salt to taste
• Mustard seeds-1/4 tsp
• Curry leaves- few
• Oil-1 tsp

Method:
In a blender add coconut,Chana dal,green chili,ginger,salt and little water and grind
to make fine paste.
Heat oil in a pan add mustard seeds,curry leaves,when mustard seeds splutter
Pour this on the chutney and mix well.Serve with idli,dosa,or vada.
Enjoy!!!

Bhindi/Okra with Coconut and Corainder

This is one of very easy and delicious dry curry .I use coconut, coriander and red chili to makes curry
More flavorful and tasty.I hope you will try this simple and delicious bhindi.

Ingredients:

• Bhindi- 1/2 lb ( washed and wiped and cut it into rounds)
• Coconut dry(grated)-1/2 cup
• Coriander seeds-1 tbsp
• Red chili(whole) - 1-2
• Cumin seed- 1/2 tsp
• Onion - 1(chopped)
• Hing- a pinch
• Turmeric powder-1/2 tsp
• Salt to taste
• Oil-1 tbsp
• Coriander leaves for garnishing

Method:
First dry roast coriander,coconut and red chili.
Let them cool and grind to a coarse powder into mixer.
Heat oil in a pan add cumin seed, when they crackle add hing
And onion fry for 2 to 3 minutes.
Now add turmeric powder, and mix well add bhindi mix everything nicely.
Cover and cook on medium heat till bhindi turns light browned in color.
Keep stirring in between while it is getting cooked.
Add grounded coconut and Coriander ,red chili and mix well.
Cover and cook for another 2 to 3 minutes.
Turn off the heat and garnish with coriander leaves and grated coconut.
Enjoy!!!

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Capsicum Masala Curry

Today i am going to share one of my family's favorite capsicum curry which is not only tasty but quite easy to prepare. Capsicum masala curry is the simple yet delicious and crunchy curry. I have used roasted peanut,coconut and coriander seeds and ground to a powder. you can prepare this rich,flavorful and creamy dish for party too. 

Ingredients:

• Capsicum (green pepper)-2chopped into cubes
• Coriander powder-1tsp
• Turmeric powder-1/2tsp
• Bay leaf-2
• Cloves-3
• Cumin seeds-1/4tsp
• Tomato-2medium chopped
• Onion-1medium (finely chopped)
• Ginger garlic paste -1tbsp
• Oil for frying -1tbsp+1tbspfor cooking
• Salt -to taste

Ingredients to roast:

• Peanut-1/4 cup
• Coriander seed -1tsp
• Red chili (whole)-1-2
• Methi seed-1/4tsp
• Coconut- 1tbsp ( I used dry coconut powder)

Method:
Dry roast all the ingredients under to roast on medium heat one by one.
Cool completely and grind them into powder.
Grind tomatoes into smooth paste and keep aside.
Heat oil into pan shallow fry capsicum pieces and keep on paper towel.
Heat oil in same pan add cumin seed, bay leaf, and cloves.
Let them crackle then add onion and fry till translucent .
Add ginger garlic paste fry till raw smell goes away.
Add tomato paste and fry till the oil starts to separate.
Now add turmeric powder,coriander powder,salt and mix well.
Add masala powder and fry for 1minute.
Add 1 and 1/2 cup water and let it boil for 3 to 4 minutes.
Add fried capsicum pieces cook for another 3 to 4 minutes.
Turn off the heat and serve with chapati,paratha or rice.
Enjoy!!!
Note:
Don't over fry capsicum.
you can add kasoori methi and garam masala for more flavor.

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Coconut Ladoo with Milkpowder(Instant Coconut Ladoo)

Today i am going to share very easy,quick and no cooking coconut ladoo and it can be made in a jiffy
With few ingredients,I came across this healthy and delicious recipe from cookery show on NDTV. if you have all the ingredients you can make this sweet treat  for Diwali.

Ingredients:

• Coconut(desiccated) powder-1cup
• Milk powder-1cup
• Sugar powder-3/4 cup
• Milk(warm milk)-3-4 tbsp
• Green cardamom powder-1/4 tsp

Method:
In mixing bowl add coconut powder, milk powder, sugar powder
Mix well,now add warm milk and cardamom powder, knead it in the
Form of dough.spread some coconut on plate for rolling ladoos.
Take small portion and shape them  into small ball.Roll Ladoos on
Coconut plate. store in an airtight container.
Isn't is so easy and quick...
Enjoy!!!

Coconut Mint Chutney

It is very easy, simple yet delicious chutney goes well with dosa,idli and vada.

Prep time: 5 minutes!
cook time-5 minutes!
serves-4
Recipe type-chutney
Cuisine -South Indian

Ingredients:
Coconut-1cup(fresh or grated)
Mint leaves-1/2cup( washed and chopped)
Fried Chana dal-2tbsp
Green chili-2 (chopped)
Coriander leaves-1/4cup(washed and chopped)
Salt-to taste 

To Tamper:
Oil-1tsp
Hing(asafieda)-pinch
Curry leaves-few
Mustard Seed-1/4tsp
Whole Red chilli-1
Method:
Add all the ingredients coriander,coconut, mint ,green chili, Chana dal
With very little water into grinder,to make smooth paste.
Heat oil in pan add mustard seed and let them splutter, now add
Curry leaves,whole red chili and hing stir for few seconds.
Pour this to the chutney. Mix properly and serve with idli,dosa or vada.
Enjoy!!!

Rava and Coconut Laddu

This rava and coconut laddu is my family's favorite, so i prepared it very often. it made with  roasted rava,coconut and sugar syrup .it is very easy to prepare and at the same time most delicious laddu that one can ever relish.Navratri,Dushera and Diwali is around the corner,so give this laddu a try. you cannot go wrong with this.

Ingredients:

• Rava(suji)-2cups
• Coconut(grated)-1cup
• Sugar-11/2 cup
• Ghee-1/2cup
• Water-3/4 cup water
• Raisin-for garnising
• Cardamom powder-1/4tsp

How to prepare:
Melt the ghee in heavy bottomed pan roast the rava till get golden brown or get nice roasted aroma.
Keep aside. In that Same pan dry roast coconut on medium heat for 2 minutes. Keep with roasted rava. Take sugar and water into pan, boil and allow the mixture to simmer until it getsClose to single thread consistency. Turn off the heat add roasted rava,coconut,raisin,and cardamom Powder, mix well everything properly. After few minutes when mixture can be handled,Grease your palm with ghee take small amount of mixture roll it into Laddu. Let them cool completely and keep in airtight container.
Makes approxmatily 22 to 24 laddus.
Enjoy!!!
Note :
If you are not able to make Laddu or mixture becomes little dry, you may sprinkle some milk.
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