Coconut sweet Idiyappam(rice noodles)

 INGREDIENTS:

Ready made idiyappam packet- 1

Grated coconut-1 cup

Cardamom powder- 1 tsp

Cashewnuts-1 tbsp(a handful)

Sugar- 4-5 tbsp as per taste

Ghee- 1 tbsp

PROCEDURE:

• Prepare your readymade idiyappam.
• Add the coconut, cardamom powder, sugar into the idiyappam and mix gently not breaking the idiyappam much.
• In a pan with ghee, saute the cashewnuts till golden brown and add to the idiyappam.
• Enjoy as a side for your tiffen or breakfast. 

Masala toast

INGREDIENTS:

Eggs- 2
Bread slices- 3 nos
Onion-1/2 small, chopped
Green chillies- 1 or 2 finely chopped
Cilantro- For garnish
Red chilli powder, Turmeric powder, Salt and pepper- To taste


PROCEDURE:

• First beat eggs with all spice powders till frothy. Add onions, chillies and cilantro and mix
• In a hot pan, spread butter on both side, now spread the egg mixture on one side of the bread and keep on pan with egg side down. Then add the egg mixture on the other side of the bread and toss till well cooked. Use medium heat to toast the bread.
• Enjoy while hot. You can add milk and get another slice if needed.

Aloo Poha

INGREDIENTS:

Poha-2 cups
Potato-1 full, diced
Onion-1/4 chopped
Red chillies-1 or more
Green chillies-3 nos, chopped
Curry leaves and Cilantro- To taste
Salt-To taste
Asafoetida powder- To taste
Turmeric Powder-1/4 tsp
Mustard seeds, Cumin seeds-1/2 tsp
Peanuts or Cashewnuts- 1 handful
Lemon-1 full squeezed

PROCEDURE:

1. Wash and rinse thick poha and set aside.
2. Add oil to a pan, add mustard seeds, red chillies, asafoetida, curry leaves and let splatter. 
3. Add chopped onion, potato, peanuts, turmeric powder and saute. Add very little water and allow potatoes to cook.
4. Once potatoes are cooked, add the poha and saute and salt to taste and turn off stove.
5. Add freshly squeezed lemon juice and  close the lid for the pan and let sit for 5 minutes.
6. Garnish with cilantro and serve hot.

Vegan Banana Chocolate Chip Cupcakes/Muffins

INGREDIENTS:

All Purpose Flour-2 cups
Instant Oats-1/2 cup
Baking Soda-1/2 tsp
Baking powder-1/2 tsp
Salt-1/4 tsp
Sugar-1 cup
Bananas-4 ripe big
Semi-sweet Chocolate chip-3/4 cups or 1 cup(optional)
Oil-1/2 cup
Vanilla Essence-1/2 tsp

PROCEDURE:

1.Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Take a 12 count muffin pan and place the cup-cake sheets.
2.Mash the bananas with hand and pour in the mixer bowl. Add sugar and Oil and beat till mixed.
3.Add the rest of the dry ingredients one by one and beat well until mixed.
4.Add the chocolate chips and mix with spatula.
5.Take a laddle and pour into each cup to about 3/4th.
6.Place in oven and bake for 20 minutes or until a tooth pick comes out clean.

I got this recipe from http://www.egglesscooking.com/2010/08/09/banana-chocolate-chip-muffins/#comments and changed it a little bit to my taste. I am glad it turned out way beyond my expectations.

Banana Chocolate Chip Bread

I got this recipe from our friend,Meike and have been using this for the last 4 yrs almost.

INGREDIENTS:

Butter-1/2 cup
Sugar-1 cup
Eggs-2
Vanilla-1 tsp
Ripe bananas-3
Milk-1/4 cup
Flour-1 1/2 cups
Baking powder-1 1/2 tsp
Baking soda-1/2 tsp
Salt-1/4 tsp
chocolate chips-1/2 cup

PROCEDURE:

1.Preheat oven to 350 degree Fahrenheit.Grease loaf pan with baking spray.
2.Combine butter,sugar,eggs,vanilla essence in a large bowl.
3.In a separate bowl, mash bananas with milk.
4.Beat on low speed to blend into other ingredients.
5.Add baking powder,baking soda,salt,flour with the above mixture and beat till moist.
6.Use a spatula to stir in chocolate chips. Do not use blender for mixing chocolate chips.
7.Pour into the greased loaf pan and bake for 50-60 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
8. Wait for 10 minutes to cool and then remove from the loaf pan.