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serves 2
Method:
Heat the oil in a kadhai, add 1 tsp mustard seeds and fry till they crackle.
Then add 1/4 tsp turmeric powder,1tsp chilli powder and a pinch asafoetida and fry for some time.Finally, add the 2 cups coriander, 1/4 cup gram flour, 1/2 tsp sugar and salt and mix well.Stir till the gram flour is cooked.
Serve hot.

hai friends

can any one tell me about the preparation of curry puff which are available in our Bakeries and Tomato Omlette.

Dear Meenakshi,
here is the recipe for puffs.
Ingredients-
Maida-1/2 kg
salt-1 1/2 tsp
fat -50 gms (3 tbsp)
ice cold water - 225 ml.
fat (margerine) -1/2 the weight of the dough
Method
Mix the maida with 50 gm of fat. Add salt and ice cold water and make a soft but not sticky dough. Kep covered in the fridge for 15-20 minutes. Weigh the dough and take 1/2 its weight of cold margerine. The fat shoudl be pliable but not too soft.
The dough will be ball like. Make a cross cut on the dough, slowly peel out the 4 petal-like from the ball and roll out to make a star like shape. Place the fat in the center and cover with the 4 extended strips. Place it covered in fridge for 15 minutes.
Take out and roll out into a 1/4 inch thick rectangle shape. Do not roll with pressure. Now fold the rectangle in three. Turn it and roll out into rectangle again. Now cover and refrigerate for 15 minutes. Repeat this process for 5 times, resting in the fridge for 15 minutes in between.
Now, take out and roll out again into rectangle shape, thick sheet. Cut into two strips. Now divide this strips into smaller rectangles, place a little filling in center on one side. Now fold over to the base nd stick with water and press with finger lightly to seal. The sides should be open. Again rest in fridge for half an hour. Brush te top of the puff with beaten egg before putting inside the oven.
Preheat oven to 220 degrees and bake it straight from the fridge. After 15 minutes reduce heat to 180 degree and bake again for 10 to 15 minutes or till brown and crisp. It would have risen well.
The filling can be anything you prefer. I hope this had been helpful.
I learnt it in a class but find it very tedious.

hi,
Happy new year to all the members of INDUSLADIES.
Any one tell me the method for avial .

AVIYAL.

Ingrediants :

potato - 1
carrots - 4 to 5
beans - 5 to 6
drumstick - 4 to 5
chow chow - 1
peas - 1 cup
pumpkin - 4 to 5 cut pieces
arvi (seppangazhangu) - 2 to 3

grated coconut - 1 cup
green chillies - 4
cumin seeds - 1 spoon for grinding and 1 spoon for seasoning
rice - 1 spoon
curd - 1 small cup
coconut oil - 2 spoons
curry leaves
coriander leaves
salt

note : if u add arvi, the aviyal consistency will be slightly mucilageous. if u dont like that u can avoid arvi.

Ppn:

cutting vegetables for aviyal is also different. cut carrot slightly bigger like a stick (somewhat like match stick), peas also slightly bigger than we cut for regular curry, potato, a big dice shaped, pumpkin dice shaped.

cook all the vegetables with salt.

meanwhile, grind grated coconut,rice,green chillies and cumin seeds and mix them with curd.

once the vegetables are cooked add the ground mixture and add coriander leaves and season it finally.

for seasoning, heat coconut oil, splutter mustard and add curry leaves, cumin seeds and if neeeded urad dhal - 1 spoon can also be added.

this aviyal can be had with rice or its very special with adai...

Creamy Pasta-Broccoli Salad Yields 4 servings This salad makes a great lunch treat. Just prepare it the night before.

• 3/4 cup fat-free mayonnaise • 1/4 cup nonfat sour cream • 1/3 cup scallions • 2 tablespoon fresh dill or 1 teaspoon (5 mL) dried • 8 ounce medium shell pasta • 3 cup broccoli florets • 1 1/2 cup red pepper strips Directions: To Make Dressing: Mix mayonnaise, sour cream, scallions and dill. To Assemble Salad: In a salad bowl, combine pasta, broccoli and peppers. Spoon in dressing and toss gently. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve. Nutrition Information (per serving): Calories: 229 Total Fat: 1 g Protein: 11 g Carbohydrates: 60 g Fiber: 5 g Cholesterol: 0 mg Sodium: 348 mg

Hi Cheer N All,

Thanks for the recipe Cheer.
I like creamy pasta very much.

Normally I bought pasta wd pouch of cheese powder in the box.
Now my question is .............
Will these ingredients give the same creamy taste as cheese powder?
And how to prepare mayonnaise at home?
what is scallions and dried or fresh dill ?

sorry for too many questions?
waiting for ur response ladies.

hi sonia,
scallion is spring onion.
dill is a herb how we use coriander leaves and mint like that ,they use dill,basil.
I think I give the correct answers ,if not correct me ladies.

Hi Mohana,

Thanks for quick reply.I just finished my google search abt these and U r right.

But tell me abt creamy taste.How to get creamy taste if we buy normal packet of pasta without cheese powder frm market?

How to make mayonnaise at home?

Hi Sonia,
For home made Mayo, our friend Chitra already gave in ,please refer in Miscellaneous not to be missed thread no-49 in sand wich fillings.

I am sorry I have no idea how to get creamy taste in Pasta,may be somebody can help.

Happy cooking.