Category: How-to / Kitchen Basics / Tips

  • HOW TO MAKE PERFECT HARD BOILED EGGS

    HOW TO MAKE PERFECT HARD BOILED EGGS

    Description: Having trouble boiling a perfect hard boiled egg?? Here’s a simple method which I follow which gives perfectly cooked boiled eggs each time. How to Boil Perfect Hard Cooked eggs ? / Hard Boiled Eggs / Muttai / Vegavaitha Muttai / Steamed eggs /  Mutta Ingredients 4 nos Large Eggs (raw) 4 cups Water…

  • Idli Recipe using Idli Rava – How to make idli with idli rava

    Idli Recipe using Idli Rava – How to make idli with idli rava

    A huge pack of Idli rava was sleeping in my pantry.., guess it might be the same with many of you too. I couldn't think of anything productive other than turning them to Hotel Idlis. Well, home made idlis with regular idli rice are whiter, spongy and soft. Whereas these Rava idlis…when steamed turn out…

  • Kuzhambu Milagai Thool – Kulambu Milagai Podi

    Kuzhambu Milagai Thool – Kulambu Milagai Podi

    Tamil Nadu Style All Purpose Curry Powder Recipe!

  • HOW TO MAKE HOMEMADE INDIAN YOGURT (Curd, Perugu, Dahi, Thayir)

    HOW TO MAKE HOMEMADE INDIAN YOGURT (Curd, Perugu, Dahi, Thayir)

    What could be more satisfying than rice topped with a scoop of fresh yogurt served with an array of pickles on the side ??? This magical yogurt making process wonders many even though this is a routine in many households back home…in particular, all first timers, newly wed girls…. just pondering over Google for help, considering it to be…

  • Idli Dosa Batter Recipe – Tips & Tricks for making Idli Dosa Batter

    Idli Dosa Batter Recipe – Tips & Tricks for making Idli Dosa Batter

    Looking for soft idlis and Crispy dosas??? Here are a few tips & tricks to make a flawless batter which yields soft idlis & crispy dosas!

  • How to store Curry Leaves for months

    How to store Curry Leaves for months

    Curry leaf, is one magical herb with distinctive flavour which brings out the great aroma of most Soutn India curries. They are available in abundance in India but a treasured groumet produce for people living in other countries. Preserving and storing them is a big question among many most of us. After trying a few attempts…

  • HOW TO MAKE KHOYA / MAWA RECIPE – HOMEMADE KOVA

    HOW TO MAKE KHOYA / MAWA RECIPE – HOMEMADE KOVA

    Khoya / Mawa, is a dairy product used as a base for making many sweets and gravies. Milk is boiled and reduced to semi- solid state, which looks like a thick sticky mass. Based on the consitency, khoya can be classified into 3 types.1. Firm Khoya / Bhatti – Milk boiled and reduced to a thick paste…

  • HOW TO MAKE PANEER –  HOMEMADE PANEER RECIPE

    HOW TO MAKE PANEER – HOMEMADE PANEER RECIPE

    Paneer is the most common form of mild soft Indian cheese. Making your own at home is ridiculously easy and fun. Though, lookwise mine might not be a perfect match to those firm store bought paneer, but tastewise, was far better and fresh. Moreover the satisfaction that you gain after making something from scratch turning pretty good…..…

  • HOW TO MAKE GHEE:  HOMEMADE NEYYI / NEI – CLARIFIED BUTTER RECIPE

    HOW TO MAKE GHEE: HOMEMADE NEYYI / NEI – CLARIFIED BUTTER RECIPE

    Ghee  (Clarified Butter) is a semi-liquid form of Butter that has the milk solids and water removed by following a special heating and straining process.  Stays fresh up to 6 months and dos not need refrigeration. Takes about an hour (approx) for the entire process.