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February 16, 2017

Sprouted Green Gram Curry – Pachai Payaru Kuruma For Chapathi, Rice, Dosa, Idli

Sprouted green gram curry for roti, rice
My MIL had told me to include pulses in our regular diet at least once in a week as they are a good source of protein for vegetarians with lots of health benefits. Usually I make sundal with green gram, chana, black urad dal. 

In my family, we love to eat sundal recipes but not often. So when my MIL told me to include legumes, I found making some curry, gravy for roti or kuzhambu recipes for rice by adding pulses is the best way to make my family eat it. So I started preparing varieties of curries and gravies for rice, roti and even for idli, dosa. This South Indian style green gram curry is our recent favorite. Green gram also known as Mung bean in English, Pachai payaru in Tamil, moong sabut/mung sabut in Hindi, Cheru Payru in Malayalam, Hesaru kaalu in Kannada, Pacha Pesalu pappu in Telugu is a very healthy pulse with high fiber and nutrient values. 

Recent days I have been eating mung sprouts salad for weight loss.So I tried this pacha payaru curry recipe from a Kerala YouTube channel “Garam masala” with the leftover sprouts mainly for Sendhil and Raksha. I made it with slight modifications to suit our taste buds. It came out really well with a mild sweet taste of sprouted green gram. We all loved it very much. It was a good side dish for roti/ chapathi , idli, dosa and rice. 

As the yield of this gravy is more, we had this gravy for dinner and the next day’s breakfast & lunch as well. For variations, this curry can be made with mixed sprouts or with soaked green gram dal, chana or cowpeas. I am happy that I have got a healthy, yummy green gram dal curry recipe to include in our regular diet. Ok Friends, lets see how to make this healthy mulai kattiya pachai payaru curry/ sprouted green gram dal gravy with step by step photos and a video !

Check out my Green gram dosa, green gram rice upma and green gram sundal recipes !



green gram curry recipe for chapathi

Sprouted Green Gram Curry Recipe - Pachai payaru kuruma


Sprouted Green Gram Curry Recipe - Pachai payaru kuruma Sprouted green gram curry recipe - Mulai kattiya Pachai payaru kuruma for roti, rice, idli and dosa
Cuisine: Indian
Category: Side dish For Roti
Serves: Serves 4
Prep time: 10 Minutes
Cook time: 20 Minutes
Total time: 30 Minutes


INGREDIENTS
1 cup - 250ml
  • Green gram or sprouted green gram - 1 cup
  • Water - 2 cups ( to pressure cook)
  • Big onion - 1 no
  • Ripe tomato -  2 nos
  • Red chilli powder - 1.5 tsp ( use 2 tsp for spicy taste)
  • Garam masala powder - 1 tsp
  • Turmeric powder - 1/4 tsp
  • Salt & water - as needed
  • Crushed kasoori methi – 1 tsp
  • Cooking oil - 2 tbsp
  • Cumin seeds - 1 tsp
To grind
  • Grated coconut - 1/4 cup ( I used dessicated coconut)
  • Cashew nuts - 3 nos
  • Fennel seeds - 1 tsp
  • Garlic cloves - 4 nos
  • Big onion - 1/2 no
  • Water - to grind ( I used 1/4 cup)
  • Coriander leaves – to garnish ( optional)
HOW TO MAKE GREEN GRAM GRAVY - METHOD

  • For making sprouts : Take green gram in a bowl and wash it. Add enough water to immerse it well. Let it soak for 12 hours or overnight. The next day morning, drain the excess water and wrap the soaked green gram in a cloth or keep it in a closed bowl. Leave it for a day. The next day, you can see small sprouts. If you leave it for more than a day, the size of  sprouts will become bigger.
  • For this gravy, you can use just soaked green gram instead of sprouted ones.
  • Grind grated coconut, cashews, garlic cloves, fennel seeds and chopped big onion to a smooth paste adding enough water. Set aside.
    Sprouted green gram curry recipe
  • In a cooker base, take 1 cup of sprouted green gram and add 2 cups of water. Pressure cook in very low flame for 2 whistles. Remove the lid after steam is released and mix well. Set aside.
    Sprouted green gram curry recipe
  • Heat oil in kadai and splutter cumin seeds. Add onion and saute till transparent. Add chopped tomato and saute till mushy. Add the required salt, turmeric powder, red chilli powder and garam masala powder. Saute quickly for a minute without burning.
    Sprouted green gram curry recipe
  • Now add the ground coconut paste, saute for a minute and add 1/2 cup of water. Let it boil for few minutes till raw smell goes off.  Now add the cooked green gram dal and mix well. Check for taste and add more salt, chilli powder or garam masala powder if needed.
    Sprouted green gram curry recipe
    Sprouted green gram curry recipe
    • Let the gravy boil for 5 minutes. Lastly add the crushed kasoori methi and mix well. Switch off the flame and serve hot with roti or rice ! Enjoy !
      Sprouted green gram curry recipe

      Note
      • For variations, you can replace green gram with cooked chana/chickpeas.
      • Adjust the quantity of chilli powder as per the taste.
      • You can garnish with coriander leaves at the end which is optional
      • If you want to omit coconut, just skip it and grind the remaining ingredients alone. In that case, add less water while boiling to get thick gravy.

      Do try this healthy, flavorful green gram curry for roti and rice. Enjoy !

      Pachai payaru kuruma recipe for rice, roti, idli , dosa
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      February 14, 2017

      How To Make Chocolate At Home Without Coconut Oil – Homemade Chocolate Recipe With Cocoa Powder

      Easy-homemade-chocolate-recipe-using-cocoa-powder
      Easy homemade chocolate recipe using milk powder and cocoa powder with step by step photos and video !
      Wish you all a very happy Valentine’s day !!. When I was looking for some interesting Valentine’s day special recipe, homemade chocolates came to my mind. Long back I have shared a Vegan version of chocolate recipe using cocoa powder,honey and coconut oil. Though it is an easy, perfect and fool proof recipe for homemade chocolate ,the flavor of coconut oil would be dominant which many people don’t like it. Many of my readers who had tried that recipe requested me to share an alternative for coconut oil. I tried it with butter and even with dalda but it didn't work.So I was looking for a chocolate recipe that uses butter and cocoa powder. 

      I came across this homemade chocolate recipe without oven in YouTube video . I just halved the quantity of ingredients and tried it today. It came out really well but not tasting like silky smooth Dairy milk. It was pretty good in taste like Five star chocolate with a mildly chewy, fudgy kind. But its quiet addictive to eat :) To make Dairy milk kind of chocolate, we must use cocoa butter to achieve the silky texture. In India, cocoa butter is not easily available and its very costly to buy online too. 

      Another easiest option is to melt dark compound or white compound chocolate either in microwave oven or stove top ( Double boiling method) and make chocolates. It tastes really good equal to the store bought ones. Soon I will make a detailed post on that. But this chocolate recipe is made with 4 simple ingredients like milk powder, sugar, cocoa powder, vanilla essence and Butter ( clarified ghee). Cooking procedure is also easy. You don’t need to check for one string consistency sugar syrup. Its just mixing and freezing. Homemade Chocolates would be ready ! Now anyone can make chocolates at home using this recipe

      This chocolate tastes the best when served chilled. But it stays good for an hour without refrigeration. So you can make this ahead and serve kids for birthday parties. Kids would love this chocolate for sure. Do try this easy homemade chocolate recipe for this Valentine’s day and have a great celebration. Surprise your Husband and Kids with this lovely chocolates this evening. Soon I must try Raksha’s favorite Milk chocolate/ white chocolate as well by replacing cocoa powder with milk powder. Now lets see how to make chocolate at home using cocoa powder and milk powder with step by step photos and a video for better understanding ! Hope you will try and like it.


      Homemade chocolate recipe

      Easy homemade chocolate recipe - How to make chocolate at home with cocoa powder


      Easy homemade chocolate recipe - How to make chocolate at home with cocoa powder Easy homemade chocolate recipe - How to make chocolate at home with cocoa powder with step by step photos and video !
      Cuisine: Indian
      Category: Chocolates
      Serves: 12 Pieces
      Prep time: 5 Minutes
      Cook time: 60 Minutes
      Total time: 65 Minutes


      INGREDIENTS
      1 cup - 250ml ; 1 tbsp – 15ml ( 3 tsp)
      • Milk powder - 2.5 tbsp ( I used Nestle Everyday milk powder )
      • Cocoa powder - 1.5 tbsp ( I used Kwality brand)
      • Icing sugar or powdered sugar - 4 tbsp
      • Vanilla extract - 1/2 tsp
      • Butter – 3 tbsp ( Soft, at room temperature)
      • Chopped Nuts & raisins - As needed ( optional)
      • Boiled milk at room temperature - 1 to 2 tbsp ( optional, use only if needed)
      HOW TO MAKE CHOCOLATE WITH COCOA POWDER

      • In a bowl, mix milk powder and cocoa powder. Set aside.
        How to make chocolate at home
      • Boil 5 cups of water in a wide bowl or kadai. Allow it to roll boil well. Switch off the flame. Take a bowl that fits in the kadai. Add 3 tbsp soft butter to it. Keep the bowl inside the hot water kadai. Mix the butter and melt it completely.
        How to make chocolate at home
      • Keep the bowl inside the hot water throughout the procedure. Add icing sugar or powdered sugar to the melted butter.Mix well. It will resemble a creamy paste.
        How to make chocolate at home
      • Add milk powder + cocoa powder mixture to this and mix well. It will become a thick paste by absorbing all the butter. Lastly add vanilla essence, mix well. (IF YOU FEEL THE MIXTURE IS TOO THICK, ADD 1 TO 2 TBSP MILK TO LOOSEN IT). 
      How to make chocolate at home
      • Take a chocolate mould ( Either plastic or silicone mould) and fill the chocolate mix. Pat it  well to level the chocolate. Excess butter may ooze out. Don’t worry. Just fill the mould and freeze it for one hour. Remove the mould and rest it for 5 minutes. Remove the chocolate and enjoy !!
        How to make chocolate at home
      Enjoy this Valentine’s day with this simple homemade chocolate recipe !

      Note
      • Butter should be soft at room temperature. So keep it outside for few hours if its hard or soften the butter in microwave for a minute.
      • For variations, you can add finely chopped nuts or raisins to the chocolate batter.
      • Water should be very hot so that butter can melt easily.
      • Remember to keep the bowl inside the hot water throughout the cooking procedure. It helps the chocolate to set well.
      • For making milk chocolate/white chocolate, just replace cocoa powder with milk powder.
      • I used light cocoa powder. If you use dark colored cocoa powder, chocolate tastes like dark chocolate with mild bitterness.
      • You can try to add equal amount of milk powder and cocoa powder i.e 2 tbsp each for more chocolaty taste.
      Homemade chocolate recipe

      Try this easy, simple chocolate at home and enjoy the occasion !!
      How to make chocolate at home
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      February 9, 2017

      Microwave Oreo Cookies Brownie Recipe – Eggless Brownie In 2 Minutes

      Oreo cookies brownie recipe
      This is a super easy and quick eggless brownie recipe using Oreo biscuit in microwave under 2 minutes. I have already shared an eggless microwave Oreo cake which is a super hit recipe in my blog. After that, I couldn’t try and share any Oreo based recipes in my space.

       For this Valentine’s day celebration, I wanted to post some simple, quick and easy recipes. When I saw this easy Oreo cookies brownie recipe in THIS video, I was so tempted to try it. This is my first attempt of making a brownie with biscuit base. It came out really well and tasted mildly sweet, chewy, soft and fudgy. Myself and Sendhil enjoyed it a lot. I served the warm brownie with a scoop of Ice cream and topped with some Hershey's chocolate syrup. Its a prefect dessert ! Our Valentine’s day celebration started with this brownie today. 

      Friends, If you are looking for some quick and easy Valentine’s day recipes, this is for you. All you need is a pack of Oreo biscuit, milk, very little butter and baking soda. This is one of the best Oreo recipes ideas. Don’t hesitate to try it, just go on. Everybody would love its taste for sure. Ok, enough of hype, lets check how to make this eggless, microwave Oreo cookies brownie recipe with step by step photos and a video.

      Do check out my 1 minute microwave brownie recipe too !


      Oreo brownie recipe - eggless microwave

      Microwave Oreo Brownie Recipe


      Microwave Oreo Brownie Recipe Microwave Oreo Brownie Recipe - Eggless brownie recipe using Oreo Cookies under 2 minutes
      Cuisine: Indian
      Category: Brownie Recipes
      Serves: Serves 2
      Prep time: 5 Minutes
      Cook time: 2 Minutes
      Total time: 7 Minutes


      INGREDIENTS
      1 tbsp - 15ml ( 3 tsp)
      • Oreo biscuits - 8 nos ( Original flavor)
      • Boiled milk - 3 tbsp + 1tsp ( optional) ( Milk at room temperature)
      • Softened butter - 1/8 tsp
      • Baking soda - A big pinch ( Half of 1/8th tsp)
      METHOD

      • Grind 8 Oreo cookies with cream to a fine powder ( There was approx. 6-7 tbsp of powdered cookies). Transfer to a bowl.
        Oreo brownie recipe
      • To this, add 1/8 tsp of soft butter( at room temperature). 
        Oreo brownie recipe
      • Add 3 tbsp boiled milk at room temperature and mix well with a whisk. If the batter is too thick, add 1-2 tsp milk. Quantity of milk should be half the quantity of powdered Oreo. Mix well and continue to add a big pinch of cooking soda. Brownie batter should be thick but pourable. Watch the video for reference.
        Oreo brownie recipe
      • Grease a microwave safe bowl with butter generously. Pour the batter and Pat it to level the batter.
        Oreo brownie recipe
      • Microwave in high power (800w) for 1 minute 30 seconds. Insert a tooth pick and check it comes out clean or with crumbs. If not, keep it for another 30 seconds. It takes maximum 1 to 2 minutes to cook based on the power of microwave. Remove the bowl and let the brownie cool down for 2-3 minutes. Now run a knife along the sides of brownie and invert in a plate. It falls down easily.
        Oreo brownie recipe
      • Top it with Chocolate syrup and garnish with sprinklers, Choco chips or nuts of your choice. Serve warm with a scoop of ice cream. Tastes yum with a mild chewy texture!
        Oreo brownie recipe
      Enjoy !

      Note
      • The consistency of brownie batter is more important to get perfect texture. If the batter is too thick, brownie comes out hard. If its too thin, brownie takes long time to cook.So make sure batter is thick but pourable.
      • I added 3 tbsp milk as per the original recipe and then added 1 tsp more milk as the batter was slightly thick.
      • Baking time varies as per the power of microwave. If its 900w, check the cake after 1 minute and continue cooking if needed.
      • For variations, u can add chopped nuts or Choco chips to the batter.

      Enjoy this quick and easy, microwave, eggless brownie with Oreo cookies with a scoop of ice cream !Tastes delish !! Have a great Valentine’s day celebration with your loved ones. 
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      February 7, 2017

      Eggless Dates Cake With Wheat Flour & Oats | Eggless Whole Wheat Dates Cake Recipe

      Eggless dates cake
      I had a pack of black dates lying in my pantry for months. I found dates cake would be the best option to finish off the leftover. So I tried it following THIS healthy, no egg, no butter date cake recipe using  whole wheat flour and instant oats. Its an eggless whole wheat dates cake with oats. 

      As this cake recipe is without butter, condensed milk I was doubtful about the texture of cake and flavor. But to my surprise, it came out very well with an awesome flavor just like Christmas fruit cake.
      It tasted great and secured 100 marks in my home. Yeah Raksha and Sendhil loved it a lot. Unless you say, no one could find out that this cake is made with dates, whole wheat flour and oats. Its texture was very soft and spongy. 

      As my cake had cracks on top, I have given some suggestions below to avoid it. This cake can be made in pressure cooker as well. I strongly recommend everyone to try this recipe at home to enjoy a gluten free cake without maida/ all purpose flour. I am sure its result won’t disappoint you. You can add chopped walnuts, cashews and almonds to make it more healthy. So try this healthy, guilt free, eggless dates cake recipe at home for this Christmas (Indian Khajoor cake) and share your feedback with me. Lets see how to make it with step by step photos.

      Eggless dates cake recipe with wheat flour

      Eggless dates cake recipe with wheat flour & oats


      Eggless dates cake recipe with wheat flour & oats How to make eggless dates cake with whole wheat flour and quick cooking instant oats
      Cuisine: Indian
      Category: Cakes
      Serves: 12 
      Prep time: 10 Minutes
      Cook time: 40 Minutes
      Total time: 50 Minutes


      INGREDIENTS
      1 cup - 250ml
      • Whole wheat flour - 3/4 cup ( I used Aashrivad atta)
      • Quick cooking oats - 3/4 cup ( I used Quaker )
      • Sugar - 1/4 cup ( Granulated)
      • Baking powder - 1 tsp ( levelled, Weikfiled brand)
      • Baking soda - 1 tsp ( levelled, Bakers brand)
      • Black or brown Dates - 20 nos ( Deseeded, chopped & ground)
      • Boiled milk - 1.5 cups
      • Cooking oil - 1/2 cup
      • Vanilla essence - 1 tsp
      METHOD

      • Deseed, chop and grind the dates in batches. Heat 1.5 cups of milk and add the ground dates to the hot milk. Let it soak for 10 minutes. If using brown dates, soak for 30 minutes. In the mean time, mix the dry ingredients.
        Eggless dates cake recipe with wheat flour
        Eggless dates cake recipe with wheat flour
      • Add vanilla essence and cooking oil to the soaked dates + milk. Mix well with a whisk.
        Eggless dates cake recipe with wheat flour
      • In a wide bowl, take the whole wheat flour, oats, baking powder, baking soda and sugar. Mix well.
        Eggless dates cake
      • Add the wet mixture to the dry flour mixture. Mix well with a whisk. Do not over beat. Just mix gently in one direction. Cake batter looks thick but pourable. See the picture below.
        Eggless dates cake recipe with wheat flour
      • Grease a baking pan ( I used loaf pan) with oil and pour the cake batter till 3/4th of the pan. Preheat oven in convection mode at 180c. Keep the baking pan inside the oven.Bake the cake for 30 - 35 minutes. Insert  a toothpick or back of a spoon in the center of cake. If the spoon comes out clean, cake is done. If not, bake for another 5 minutes.
        Eggless dates cake recipe with wheat flour
      • I baked for 40 minutes but cake had cracks on top and the crust was slightly roasted. So I feel 35 minutes baking time would be enough. So keep an eye after 30 minutes. Remove the baking pan and let the cake cool down completely. Do not try to remove the cake. It will break.
      • After the cake is cooled down, run a knife on the sides of cake and invert the pan on a plate. Just pat it. Cake comes off easily. Make slices and enjoy ! Cake tastes more sweet on first day. But it tasted perfect the next day. This cake stays good for 2 days. Store in an airtight box. No need to refrigerate.
        Eggless dates cake recipe with wheat flour
      Its a great teatime snack ! Enjoy !!

      Note

      • Add more dates and less sugar if you want natural sweetness in the cake.
      • Do not skip vanilla essence as it gives a nice smell when combined with dates.
      • Baking time depends on the heat of oven. Keep an eye after 30 minutes and check with a spoon. Do not over bake.
      • This cake is too soft and moist. It may break or crumble. Cut slices carefully!
      • If using brown dates, soak for 30 minutes in milk.
      • Do not grind all the dates in one time. It will stuck to the walls of mixer. So chop the dates and grind 4-5 in one batch.
      Enjoy this super soft, moist, guilt free, eggless dates cake recipe ~!
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      February 6, 2017

      Kerala Vegetable Stew | Ishtu Recipe – Side Dish For Appam, Idiyappam

       Kerala Vegetable stew recipe
      Vegetable stew also known as Ishtu is one of the most popular side dish recipes served for Appam and Idiyappam/Noolappam in Kerala. I make appam at least twice in a month for breakfast as it is our family favorite. Usually I make mixed vegetable stew, potato kurma/ paya or onion chutney as side dish for appam. I learnt this stew recipe after watching a cookery show by a Chef in Raj TV. He addressed this recipe as “Restaurant style Vegetable Stew”. I got attracted by the title and wrote down the recipe in my cook book. Its a very simple & healthy vegetable stew recipe that looks colorful with awesome flavor and rich taste of mixed vegetables, coconut oil & coconut milk. I made this stew in pressure cooker to make my job easier.So its color was pale white but it tasted great. We loved it a lot with appam.This veg stew post was lying in my drafts for long time.So I thought of bringing out today. Friends, do try this easy, Kerala style vegetable stew recipe at home & relish it with appam or idiyappam for your breakfast. For variations, you can use potato instead of mixed veggies and make it as potato stew. Ok lets see how to make vegetable stew with step by step photos !
      Check out my other “Kerala Recipes” too!
      Vegetable stew recipe

      Kerala Vegetable Stew Recipe


      Kerala Vegetable Stew Recipe How to make Kerala style vegetable stew recipe
      Cuisine: Indian
      Category: Side dish For Appam
      Serves: Serves 3
      Prep time: 10 Minutes
      Cook time: 20 Minutes
      Total time: 30 Minutes


      INGREDIENTS
      1 cup - 240ml
      • *Mixed vegetables ( Carrot, Beans, Potato) - 3/4 cup
      • Big onion - 1 no ( Slice thinly)
      • Ginger - 2 inch piece ( Slice it thinly or finely chopped)
      • Green chilli – 2-3 nos ( slit)
      • Thin coconut milk – 1 cup
      • Thick coconut milk – 1 cup
      • Salt – As needed
      • Sugar – A big pinch
      To temper
      • Coconut oil – 1 tbsp
      • Bay leaf - 1 no
      • Cinnamon - 1 inch piece
      • Cloves - 2 nos
      • Curry leaves – Few
      ** Carrot – 1 medium, Potato – 1 medium, Beans – 4 nos
      METHOD

      • Grate or chop 1 coconut into pieces. Grind to a smooth paste adding 1 cup of water. Strain the thick coconut milk and keep it in a bowl. Again grind the coconut adding 1 cup of water.Take the second milk by extracting it. Keep in another bowl.
      • Wash and chop the vegetables of 1 inch length. Slit the green chilli, slice the onion.Chop the ginger into small pieces or slice it thinly.
        Vegetable stew recipe
        Vegetable stew recipe
      • Heat coconut oil in a pressure cooker base. Saute bay leaf, cinnamon, cloves. Add thinly sliced onion, ginger pieces and slit green chilli. Saute till onion turns transparent. Make sure color of onion stays white and not brown.
        Vegetable stew recipe
        Vegetable stew recipe

      • Then add the chopped mixed vegetables, a big pinch of sugar and saute for a minute. Sugar helps to retain the color of vegetables.Add the required salt and the second coconut milk.Mix well and close the cooker. Cook for one whistle in very low flame. It takes 7-8 minutes.Open the cooker after the steam is released.Veggies would be cooked soft.
      • Now add the thick coconut milk now and give one boil.Check for taste, add more salt if needed. Switch off the flame. Garnish with curry leaves and set aside. Give a standing time of 15 minutes and serve with appam/idiyappam.
        Vegetable stew recipe
      • Enjoy !


      Note
      • Add more green chilli for spicy taste.
      • Add cashew paste for thickness and richness to the stew. Grind 6 cashews and add the paste.
      • This stew has a mild masala flavor.
      • Coconut oil is very important for tempering. Do not skip it.
      Try this Kerala style vegetable stew with appam and enjoy !!
      How to make vegetable stew
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      February 3, 2017

      Easy Peanut Ladoo Recipe With Skin |Groundnut Laddu Recipe – Ladoo Varieties

      Peanut laddu
      Peanut ladoo recipe with skin adding jaggery / sugar. Last year I tried Kadalai urundai( Kadalai mittai/Peanut chikki) for Karthigai deepam festival. But it wasn’t up to the mark.When I was telling about this to my friend Shalini, she suggested me to try this easy peanut ladoo which was her favorite childhood snack. She shared her recipe with me and told it is called as “Palli laddu / Verusenega pappu ladoo” in Telugu. In other languages, it is Nilakadalai/Verkadalai laddu or kadalai podi urundai in Tamil, Kadalekai unde in Kannada, Shengdana ladoo in Hindi (Marathi).This is an easy ladoo recipe with just 2 ingredients and amazing health benefits.If you have roasted peanuts in hand, you can prepare this ladoo in the next 5 minutes.Ghee is not used in this recipe. So its a low calorie ladoo when compared with other ladoo varieties. Roasted peanuts with Jaggery is a good source of protein & iron. Kids would love this very much. It can be packed for their school snack box. If your kids don't like jaggery, you can add sugar too. Generally this laddu is made by removing the skin of roasted peanuts but I ground the peanuts with skin. So my job has become even more easy. I din’t find much difference in taste or flavor. Sendhil is a big fan of peanut recipes. So he loved this ladoo very much. The same procedure can be used to make till ladoo/Sesame seeds laddu( ellu urundai) as well. Do try this easy, healthy peanut ladoo for your husband and kids evening snacks, reap its health benefits during this winter season.Ok,  Lets see how to make easy peanut laddu with step by step photos !
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      February 1, 2017

      Crispy Corn Cheese Balls Recipe – Indian Party Snacks Recipes

      Corn cheese balls recipe
      Long back I have shared a recipe for Masala corn cheese balls in which all the spice powders, ginger-garlic paste are used. Its purely of our Indian style with all the masala flavor in it. Its made without potato. Cheese and sweet corn are the major ingredients.I used to make it for my guest and kids parties at home. Recently I came across this video of Corn cheese balls with Oregano & chilli flakes. I got tempted and tried it last Sunday for evening snacks. I followed my Aloo patties( Burger) recipe technique, coated the balls twice in maida paste and bread crumbs to get super crispy exterior. It came out very well. Use Panko crumbs for best result. Raksha liked it very much but she wanted the Indian masala flavor instead of Oregano. Then I made few balls adding garam masala powderWinking.Overall this recipe is a big hit in home. Friends, do try this recipe either with Indian masala or Italian seasoning based on your kids liking. Follow the same procedure and make this yummy, crispy corn cheese balls to celebrate kids birthday party, get together, kitty parties to serve as a starter. The dough can be made in advanced and refrigerated till use. All the kids would easily fall for this cheesy snackLove Struck. For variations, these balls can be made like nuggets. Ok, Lets see how to make this easy corn cheese balls with step by step photos, tips and tricks and a video !

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