Mango Vermicelli Kheer / Mango Kheer - Easy Mango Dessert Recipe !

Hi, Friends & Readers, Hope you are doing great and everything is fine from my end too. Because of our shifting and other things i took a break and Finally we shifted and settled in Aurora. Though it;s a Interstate move, one or the other things kept me busy. I really missed by little space and my dear blogger friends a lot. And, now I am happy and excited to be back. But somehow, I lost the Enthu and it gonna take some time for me. At the same time, don't want to extend the break time, so will keep posting whenever time and mind permits ;)
Today's post is a simple and easy to make sweet, Mango Vermicelli Kheer. As its summer and also Mango season, definitely a very apt and delicious dessert to enjoy on this hot sunny days. This is nothing but a simple Vermicelli Kheer with the addition of Mango pulp. I have already posted the recipe for Mango Rice Kheer. Both Mango Kheer are delicious and a must try to the enjoy the Mango season. Now off to the recipe.,

Vermicelli Biryani / Vermicelli Vegetable Biryani

Today's recipe is interesting and delicious everyone's favorite Biryani using Vermicelli. I love vermicelli, its so easy and cok so fast. And also you can make many variety of recipes with this vermicelli and have experimented few recipes with vermicelli like, Tomato Rice Vermicelli Pulao, Vermicelli Broccoli Biryani, Garlic Methi Mutter Vermicelli. This biryani is also one of my favorite vermicelli recipe which I have already posted and few days took pics to update my archived post. But i couldn't upload any pics to that post, dunno the reason. As its one of the Hit post i don't want to delete it, so today am sharing as a new post with new pics. But this time didn't took step wise pics will update it later. Instead of plain Vermicelli Upma or Khicdi this Biryani is loaded with more vegetables and flavor which sure loved by both kids and adults. If u haven't tried this, try it for ur weekend lunch and enjoy this awesome one pot meal with your family. Happy Weekend Everyone!!!

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.

Garlic Methi Mutter Vermicelli

             Again this recipe is also made for the event,Herbs and flowers - Garlic.Actually first i made Garlic Methi Fried rice - Indo -chinese style but all my pictures were erased from the system..the entire folder was missing..may be my kiddoos work...this is fourth recipe they are deleting the pic folders ..i dunno what to do with them...Whichever button they press randomly will definitely have a specific function :)
              That too my lil' master Akshay , he use to operate the system to watch Gummy bear song - youtube..He use to install and uninstall applications...They use the opportunity bravely during my cooking hours...i will be cooking in the kitchen busily and my boys use to rule the computer .They broken my laptop screen and finished all the keys in it ....there are so many adventures done by them..they use to play with my kitchen utensils,spatulas,spoon n measuring cups n spoons.So far i bought about 3 sets of measuring cups n spoon sets but now i am able to see only one 1/2 cup :) they will play and then throw it...For them its all Use N Throw....They are costly boys and their maintenance charge is too high..:-)
Akshay has scribbled on the wall using gel pens n refill pens...he use to feed the wall with banana,strawberries and chocolates...Imagine h my walls n glass windows look?? So every weekend cleaning is my first n foremost job....sorry sorry i am way from my post...
              For a change i combined,garlic and methi to make a wonderful breakfast with Vermicelli.I added equal amount of vermicelli n methi you can reduce it also but it doesn't give any bitter taste..was so flavorful n yummy.The picture is the proof :)

Ingredients

1. Vermicelli     1 cup
2. Methi leaves     1 cup or less( i used frozen methi)
3. Onion    1 medium(sliced)      
4. Tomato   1 medium(chopped)
5. Garlic    4-5 big cloves(cut int to thin slices)
6. Carrot    2 tbsp finely chopped      
7. Peas     1/4 cup
8. Chilli powder    1/2 - 1 tsp
9. Curry powder    1 tsp
10. Turmeric powder   1/4 tsp
11. Salt   to taste

To Temper

1. Oil     1 tbsp
2. Fennel seeds    1 tsp
3. Urad dal     2 tsp

Method

• Heat few drops of oil in a pan and roast the vermicelli till golden brown and keep aside.

• In a wide vessel, pour 4 cups of water add a pinch of salt n 1/2 tsp oil and bring the water to boil.

• When it starts boiling add the vermicelli and cook for 3-4 minutes and then drain the water completely and spread the vermicelli in a plate and allow to cool.

• Heat oil in a kadai/pan, add the tempering ingredients and fry the urad till light golden color.
• Then add garlic and fry nicely and then add onions and saute it for a minute.

• After that add carrots and peas and stir fry in medium heat for 1-2 minutes and then add chopped tomatoes and cook till turns soft .
• Now add the methi leaves fry well and then add the chilli,curry n turmeric powder saute well . 

• Stir fry for a minute and then add about 3-4 tbsp water and enough salt bring the mixture to boil .

• Now add the cooked vermicelli and mix everything together gently and stir fry for 1-2 minutes in high flame.
• Thats it...Yummy and healthy Garlic Methi Mutter Vermicelli is ready to serve ...Serve hot with plain yoghurt or any desired chutney/curry.

Notes:
For the same recipe, you can also use rice instead vermicelli .
Avoid garlic n can add ginger garlic paste.

Tomato Rice Vermicelli Pulao

                Long back i saw in "Anithavin Samayal" vermicelli rice pulao ,in that recipe she simply pressure cooked roasted vermicelli n rice together n made one sauce to go along with.But i am not impressed with the entire recipe so i took the idea of cooking rice n vermicelli together n made tomato pulao with it.The result was so yummy,tangy mild spicy rice vermicelli pulao tastes great.This time i used tomato paste instead of chopped tomatoes.My "H" who doesn't like vermicelli just loved this tomato pulav.I served with Raitha n Egg plant curry.The recipe as follows :

Vermicelli Broccoli Biryani / Broccoli Vermicelli Biryani

       When i started blogging I use to post all my cooking recipes from breakfast to dinner with snacks...Simply Idly,Variety rice,Poriyals,Kuzhambu n evening snacks...So i posted all my regular usual cooking ideas...Now I Cook to Blog :) yes,cooking to Blog my recipes...so I want my recipes to be very interesting,healthy n Unique in one way or another.And also i should say thanks to the Bloggers who organize Events with wonderful themes, bcoz of the particular themes i got new n some innovative ideas...like my Bitter gourd fried rice, Mushroom spinach tomato rice, Potato Mushroom curry, Moongdal Palak Paratha, Mango Poha, Broccoli Chapathi Stir fry(Yet to Post). Now-a-days,as soon as i buy any veg my mind will started thinking about what new recipe i can try with this..funny rt??

Vermicelli Kheer Recipe - Happy Mothers Day

“I regard no man as poor who has a godly mother.” - Abraham Lincoln.... Happy Mothers Day to You all...

    Vermicelli Kheer my mom's favorite Indian dessert. I made this today for her though she is not staying with me now..i shared the pictures with her :)  Few words about my Mom on this special day...I can say that My Mom is one of the bestest Mom n Woman in the world. She is more talented and she struggled lot to brought up me n my sister. She faced n still facing so many problems with my dad's family n relatives. Literally she is living for us and sacrificed many things only for her children. After my marriage she was totally depressed, as I left her n now after my sister's marriage again she was left alone. She was physically n mentally more tired ;(  Her only relaxation is my skype call through which she can see me n her grandsons..so daily I will spare at least some 30 minutes for her.
Respect your parents n understand their feelings in their old age. When I was pregnant..really for the first time in my life I am able to understand the Meaning of a Mom n able to fee the pain n struggle she faced to brought us up. When I became a Mom....I was so so happy n that moment felt proud to born as a woman. Once again happy mothers day to all. My Mom n Me being a Mom is the greatest assert in my life n the precious gift given by the Almighty. 

Coming to the recipe...I referred sanjeev kapoor's vermicelli kheer recipe.

Ingredients

1. Vermicelli    1/4 cup
2. Milk    3 and 1/2 cups(i used 1% low fat milk)
3. Sweetened condensed milk    1/2 of a 8 oz can
4. Cardamom powder   1 tsp
5. Ghee/butter     1 tbsp
6. Raisins     10 no.s
7. Cashewnuts     10-12 no.s
8. Almonds    7 no.s(blanched n sliced)
9. Cashew nut powder    1-2 tbsp(coarsely powdered cashew nuts)

Method

• Heat a tbsp of ghee in a nonstick vessel and fry the cashew nuts and raisins separately and keep aside.
• In the same pan.roast the vermicelli till flavor n turns light golden brown and keep aside.
• In the same vessel add 3 and 1/2 cups of milk and allow to boil.
• When it starts boiling add the roasted vermicelli and keep stirring to prevent get burnt at the bottom.
• After 2-3 minutes add the sweetened condensed milk and stir well.
• After 1 minute add the cashew nut powder and cardamom powder(or crush 3-4 whole cardamoms) and keep stirring until the desired consistency.
• Lastly add the ghee roasted cashews n raisins and also some blanched almonds.
• Mix well and remove from the stove.
• Delicious vermicelli kheer is now ready.Serve warm or chilled.I like the chilled one...

I didn't add sugar...the sweet of condensed milk is enough to me..if u want you can add some sugar along with condensed milk as in the original recipe.This time the vermicelli which i bought was too thin n short than the regular .because of light problem not able to take clear pictures of the kheer ...sorry !!

Rava Semiya Khichdi / Rava Vermicelli Khichdi / Vegetable Rava Khichdi

This is one wholesome and delicious breakfast, i usually make this khichdi once in a month for our weekend breakfast. Generally my H doesn't like upma both rava n vermicelli but he too love this khichdi, this tastes great with coconut chutney. If u haven't tried this combo just give it a try n let me know h it turned out to u :)

Vermicelli Vegetable biryani/ Semiya Veg Biryani/Vermicelli biryani

Ingredient

1. Vermicelli     1cup
2. Mixed vegetables   1 cup chopped(carrot,beans,peas & cauliflower)
3. Ginger garlic paste   2 tsp 
4. Onion    1/2 (sliced)
5. Tomato   1 small(chopped)
6. Green chilli    3-4 (slit open)
7. curry leaves    few
8. mint    few leaves
9. Coriander leaves    4-5 strings
10. Fennel seeds     1/2 tsp
11. bay leaf    1-2 small 
12. cinnamon    1/2" stick
13. clove    2 no.s
14. turmeric powder    a pinch
15. Salt    as needed
16. Oil   2-3 tsp

Method

• First roast the vermicelli with few drops of oil till golden brown.
• In a vessel,add 4-5 cups of water,sprinkle some salt and add few drops of oil, allow to boil.
• When it start boiling ,add the roasted vermicelli and cook for only 3 minutes.
• Drain the water and spread it in a plate to cool and keep aside.
• In a wok,heat oil and add fennel seeds,cinnamon,clove and bay leaf..fry well.
• Then add onions and curry leaves ,sprinkle some salt and keep frying till transparent.
• Now add ginger-garlic paste and saute till raw smell leaves and add the chopped tomatoes,mint 
• leaves and coriander leaves and stir well.
• When tomatoes get soft and mushy add a pinch of turmeric powder and half boiled vegetables.
• Keep stirring for few minutes and add the cooked vermicelli.
• Gently stir fry the vermicelli and vegetables for a minute and finally add some more chopped
• coriander leaves.
• Thats all...Vermicelli Biryani is ready .Serve Hot with raitha.

Note:You can use any available vegetables...chop finely and cook as such or keep it in the microwave for 2 minutes and add to the cooking.If u prefer microwave cooking do not throw the veg-cooked water ,save it n add to ur rasam,sambar or to the soup.

Vermicelli-Sago Payasam/Vermicelli-Sago Kheer

Sago n Vermicelli is one of my favorite combo in payasam. I usually make sago paysam similar to that of paal payasam. To this payasam i used to add fine cashew nut powder which gives nice n rich taste to the payasam. But it is completely optional. I love Payasm with vadai/vada, both Medhu Vada n Dal Vada. But today i made Medhu vada n i love this combo too :) This Payasam is one of the easy n simple nevedhiyam. The recipe as follows...

Vermicelli Upma / Semiya Upma / Easy Upma ~ Breakfast Recipes

Very simple and quick breakfast recipe. U can make this delicious upma in just 10 minutes and u no need of any special side dishes/chutneys, simple ketchup suits well with this upma. The recipe as follows...