Semolina Yogurt Cake - Guest Post For Divya Prakash

Blogging has earned me lots of friends and Divya of Divya's Culinary Journey is one such friend whom i found on this vast blogosphere. Divya, an ever smiling, jovial and down to earth person. We extended our friendship via Facebook and she is one person who never fails to Like any of post, pictures on both my personal profile and Blog Facebook page. Luckily i get chance to talk to her over phone, she is such a sweet person very friendly and always the phone conversation or FB chat will be so much fun and laughter.

Divya not only a good friend also an active blogger who never fails to feed us with her yummy recipes. I love the simplicity in her pictures, very neat and elegant presentation. I too have a list of my favorite bakes here in Divya's Culinary Journey. Especially i like all her Muffins Recipes,as most of them are eggless, low calorie muffins.Her Honey Cardamom Cake is my recent favorite and i wanted to try it sometime soon.

Beets Pasta Payasam / Beeta Pasta Kheer - My Guest Post To Viji !

Today's post I am happy to share a guest post to my friendly sis Viji of Virunthu Unna Vaanga. Long back i accepted to do a guest post for her but one or the other things kept me busy and was postponing. As today her Birthday and we friends usually make a virtual party post but i wanted to do the guest post which she asked me so that it will be on her space forever. My small b'day gift and hope she and her readers like it.
A few words about Viji's Virunthu & the wonderful person behind it. I came to know viji virtually only a year back. She is an enthusiastic blogger and friendly person. Its always pleasure chatting with her. She love sweets/desserts more than the savory food stuffs. That is also one of the reason for my today's post.
Virunthu Unna Vaanga has lots of traditional south Indian recipes, lovely bakes and many innovative recipes of her own. She puts more effort to share each and every recipe with detailed step wise pictures. I can see a vast difference in her recent pictures. She tries to take pics in day light and also i like the way she present each dishes.

Whipping Cream Pound Cake ~ My Guest Post for Rendez Vous With a Foodie, Priya's Versatile Recipes !

Whipping Cream Pound Cake

Today's post is a special Guest Post of mine featured in Priya's Versatile Recipes. So Thanks a ton Priya for this wonderful opportunity. I know Priya for the past two years and she is a Gem of a Woman, so kind, lovable, caring and down to earth person whom i met through this virtual world. I know more about her personally, we talked over phone for hours and hours and also chatted for hours together. Such a jovial person and she never fails to bring a smile on my face while chatting. Whenever i am down or tensed she is the first person whom i ping and she always there to console me with her humble and positive words. I am blessed to be her friendly sister and wish to be so forever.

Chocolate Mousse / Eggless Chocolate Mousse - Guest Post for Priya Ranjit

This is another special post for a special person Priya Ranjit ,who came in to my life via blogging. I know her as a fellow blogger for more than 2-3 months but as a close friend/sister only a month ago. I never thought that i will get such good hearted people in this virtual world and i would be so close to them. Priya is one of my bestest friend like Divya Pramil, so affectionate down to earth person. I am so blessed to have found them.  Have learn't many things from her in this short period. She writes at "Cook Like Priya", her blog contians all sorts of recipes South Indian Traditiona/Home Style Recipes, So perfeclty Baked goodies - Cakes/Cookies/Breads, Non Vegetarian recipes including a variety of Sea Food recipes. Her pictures and presentation are so unique and impressive. Love reading her precised intro and so each and every thing in her lil' space are so beautiful and its always pleasure visiting her space.

Pink Velvet Roulade / Cake Roll - Guest Post For Divya Pramil

Today's post is a special guest post for Divya of You Too Can Cook -Indian Food. She is such a lovely and friendly person and am so blessed to have found her. I really amazed on her authentic Indian Foods, both Vegetarian and Non Vegetarian especially Her Chicken Preparations are so mouth watering and it looks like my Mom's Recipes - the color, texture and oil float on top everything looks exactly like my mom's Chicken Curry, Meen Kuzhambu.

Eggless Pear Streusel Coffee Cake - Guest Post By Priya !

As a part of my Blog's Second Anniversary Celebration i asked few of my friends to do a Guest Post. And my dear friends also accepted my request and send their delicious recipes with very kind words about me n my space. I asked them only two weeks back and they are sweet enough to send me their recipes within 2 or 3 days. Thank u friends for all your timely help and for these delicious recipes at my space. Thanks to Sobha, Julie, Vardhini for your Fabulous Guest Post here. Hope U all liked their Guest posts here.

Thavalai Adai - Guest Post By Vardhini !

I am so glad to present u all with another Guest post by my dear friend Vardhini of Cooksjoy.. The bonding started via blogging n the first thing which connected us was her first event Dish it out. That's the first event which I participated n sent more recipes with new combos. As a token of appreciation she send me a small surprise gift. My first ever gift which I got for my passion n creativity that really boosted my energy n lifted me to another level .

Paal Pidi / Sweet Rice Dumplings In Coconut milk Sauce - Guest Post By Julie !

I am so glad to share a Lovely Guest Post by my another dear friend, Julie of Erivum Puliyumm. First, thanks a ton Julie for all those kind words and wishes. Really i am gifted to get such good hearted people around me. Like Julie said, we almost started the blog same time and now i know her for more than a year. But our friendship turned so deep & strong like we know each other over decade. When I took break becoz of my leg injury, almost daily or the other day she messaged me and asked about my health and how i am managing my family this n that, she even said that she can get any medical help from her sister who is a Siddha Doctor, thanks Julie i will never forget it in my life...Not only Julie, my previous guest Sobha and the coming guests' were so supportive and their caring words were my only strength that time. Their sincere Prayers helped me to manage everything and come out of my pain soon. And also for all occasions, happy moments they never failed to Wish & Bless Me & my family!!!

Writing this blog makes my Mom happy more than me, since before this blogging i have none to share my feeling or no recreation for me except my kids...So she was worrying about me all the time that am alone here and she can't come and look after me or to take care of me when i need attentions. But after started blogging, there's lots of good changes, She seeing me engaged in one or the other work and now-a-days am with tension and free from other family stress also. Above all i used to tell her about my friends' mails/messages/calls with their kind n caring words. sometimes she even felt more emotional than me :) And told me to continue this blogging mainly for my friends.

Julie's Erivum Puliyumm has lots of Kerala Tradition dishes, and her Appetizer collections are my favorite. I tried her Chicken Tikka and its my kids favorite too. The chicken turned out so yummy n juicy. Planning to make a post of it soon. She is also an amazing baker, love her Perfectly baked cakes, cookies, muffins and her  Homemade Puff Pastry is notable one. I really love her Fondant cakes too. I know most of you aware of her space if not do drop by her space to enjoy all those lovely collections with all inviting pictures.

Today also she shared a traditional recipe from Kerala, Paal Pidi. Recipe sounds too delicious and looks very tempting. Ok without no further delay present U all Julie in her own words...

Sangee is one of the dearest friends gifted to me from the blogosphere. When she requested me to do a guest post for her, I was very very happy to be part of her blog anniversary celebrations. She has a very beautiful space with all great appetizing clicks. She has a vast versatile collection of more than 400 recipes in her space. I also admire her patience to capture all the step by step pictures of mostly all recipes. Our friendship started from the blogosphere but very soon we became very good friends as if we know each other for over a decade. We also share a few things in common like we almost started the blog at the same time & same year. Also she & me have two sons almost the similar age. She is one of the most dedicated bloggers in blogging, who kept her blog alive even during her illness, respect her devotion to her lovely space. I would like to thank her sincerely for all the inspiration and motivation through her detailed comments every time she visits my space and for this great opportunity to share my recipe at her space.

Coming back to today's recipe, its a very traditional recipe from Kerala (which looks similar to rasagullas) mainly originated from Kuttanad. The recipe is Paal Pidi. 'Pidi' refers to rice dumplings & 'paal ' refers to milk in malayalam. A simple healthy yet elegant sweet that can be prepared for any important occasions.  It has a aromatic flavor of coconut and we love it mildly sweet. Do try this out &enjoy,kids will surely love this !!!

Ingredients

1. roasted rice flour 1 cup(refer notes)
2. water 1 cup
3. salt to taste
4. medium thick coconut milk /2 nd milk 400 ml
5. sugar as desired
6. cardamom powder 1 tsp

Method

-Boil water in apan or kettle.take the rice flour in a bowl,add salt.Pour the boiled water in it and mix well using a wooden spoon or spatula,like for kozhukatta or idiyappam.When its warm enough to handle,make a smooth dough.make small marble sized balls and place it in a steamer,plate smeared with a little oil.Steam for about 10-15 minutes or till done.

-At the same time,heat the coconut milk with sugar in another wide pan.Add the cooked balls /pidi in it and let it cook for a few minutes until thickened.(takes about 7-10 minutes)Add cardamom powder and put off flame.

-Serve with some chopped nuts too if desired.

Servings ~ 2 adults

NOTES

* You can use boiled milk too instead of coconut milk but let the milk thicken before adding the pidi(reduce milk to half the quantity u started boiling)

* Use store brought pathiri podi or roast the plain rice flour before use.

* I used store brought coconut milk diluted the thick milk in 1 cup water to make medium thick coconut milk. Don't boil the thick coconut milk or else it will curdle. Keep on low medium flame.

Thanks Julie for sharing this delicious recipe as your Guest Post here :)

Eggless Thumbprint Cookies / Jam Cookies - Guest post By Sobha

Wishing Everyone a Happy & Healthy 2013 and hope u had enjoyed your Holidays and back to the routine :) The past two went smoothly and am able to cook and click few pictures for upcoming posts. Now i am having 5 recipes in hand and am so happy n feeling relaxed now :)

Starting the New Year's Special Post with a Guest post of my Intimate friend, Sobha of Good Food. I would like to present here few of my friends with Guest post as a celebration post for my Blog's Second Anniversary. So Stay tuned for more good recipes from more special people :)

Butter Cashew Biscuits / Cookies - My Guest Post @ Good Food

         Till from my childhood days friends occupy a major part of life. I give more importance to friends n friendship than to any other relationship. I missed many of my dear friends and i didn't know anything about them but at the same time my few intimate friends are still with me and i love to share my happiness and greetings with them on all important occasions. After entering in to this vast blogging world, i happen to get so many friends virtually :) I am so lucky to have such friends in my life and one such blogger dear friend , Sobha who blogs at Good Food. She is really a lovely person and i always amazed at her healthy cooking and egg less calorie less baking.  I am so excited when she asked me to do a guest post for her Chef's Favorite Series. And am so happy she starts the great event with my post as first, Thank You Sobha for this wonderful opportunity and i feel so honored. I shared me and my kids' favourite Butter Cashew Biscuits. I tried this so many times and now this has become my family favourite. These biscuits/cookies taste similar to Good Day Cashew Biscuits and even more fresh and flavourful than the store bought ones. Good day Biscuits and Bourbon biscuits are my favourite ones. I never thought that I could make those lovely cashew biscuits at home.

Vermicelli Paal Payasam Recipe/ Semiya Paal Payasam Recipe / Vermicelli Payasam Recipe

updated pic-6/17/13

           This is my Guest Post for Kalyani(Mom Chef) of Sizzling Tastebuds. I was so excited and delighted when Kalyani asked me to share a recipe for her guest post series. Thank you Kalyani for me giving such a wonderful opportunity. Its really more exciting to see our own recipe/post on other blog in guest post form. I feel so honored to featured on her space with a special notes. Once again thank you so much.
Keeping the festival season in mind I decided to share my family favorite sweet recipe "Vermicelli Paal Payasam".  I make this often for all special occasions. Very simple and delicious recipe too.

Easy Dinner Recipes - Interesting Guest Post

            Few weeks back i got mail from Sean @ blogcontentguild.com regarding that he interested to do a guest post for my followers and readers.He shared some creative tips for making healthy food more interesting as well as giving some recipe ideas that are sure to help you get healthy, without giving up your inner foodie.Here he has given an interesting and healthy ideas for dinner. Hope this post to be useful and informative. Thank you Sean for your article and Here's the article which he shared for U all....


Quick and Easy Dinner Recipes that Save The Day

After a day’s bout of rushing here and there, fulfilling various personal and familial activities, many of us are not in the mood to cook dinner. Yet the family always seems to ask the same old frustrating question – “What’s for dinner?” You don’t have to feel stressed out every time you hear that question. Just try these tips for quick and easy dinner recipes, and whip up some delicious meals in a jiffy.

1. Rely on staple ingredients like hamburger meat. You don’t have to limit yourself to just making hamburgers with hamburger meat. Just put your creative hat on and cook up some delicious, innovative meals. You can try out dishes like hamburger steak with mushroom gravy, which contains hamburger meat, onion soup mix, eggs, mushroom soup, and some water. It’s a super easy meal and doesn’t take very long to prepare.

Another staple food of Americans, macaroni and cheese, can be changed up a little, so the family doesn’t get tired of eating it regularly. To easily add some variety to this meal, you can try turning it into a practically different dish altogether like Macaroni and Cheese Paella with Shrimps and Scallops.
   
2. Save as much time as you possibly can with kitchen appliances. This means finding cooking gadgets that will help you produce satisfying meals in no time at all. For instance, you may want to invest in a panini grill. With a grill of this kind, you can have succulent sandwiches in ten minutes. The Food Network can provide you with a lot of panini meal choices. Try a basic, delicious sandwich like the roast beef-onion panini for starters.

If you want to make a stir-fry that will provide your family with leftovers for days, check out woks. In most cases, you can make a delicious meal using a wok in under thirty minutes. Just get your favorite kind of meat or tofu, toss it in the wok, chop up some veggies and toss them in, and season with what whatever you like. Don’t forget the soy sauce!

The crock-pot is another extremely useful tool, when you’re in the mood for tender meat or a delicious stew. Just add some ingredients to your crock-pot in the morning and leave the smart appliance alone for eight or so hours to work its magic. Add your choice herbs, spices, and seasonings. Sauces, liquors, and even beer can be used to bring out a stew’s flavor. Like the stir-fry dishes, slow-cooked stew can be stored for days and eaten as leftovers. Crock-pot prepared dishes like Pork with Noodles and Mulligan Stew can quickly become your family’s favorites.

3. Get a hot meal at the grocery store. If you feel totally stressed out at the end of the day, there’s a way to get out of cooking and still provide your family with delicious, healthy food. Take a trip to the nearest supermarket, and pick up some store-cooked meals that strike your fancy. You’ll be able to find appetizers, main courses, and desserts that are ready to eat at the store. Just remember that buying these pre-made dishes can get a little expensive if you do it all the time. In moderation, though, pre-made grocery store meals can be a real lifesaver for families on the go.
Don’t make meal planning and preparation an added strain. There are loads of approaches to handle cooking meals with less effort and time. Make use of easy dinner recipes and meal planning ideas to lighten the task. That way, you can save your energy for eating!