For Vinayagar Chathurthi, I want to make a echo friendly Ganesha for pooja.Here is my turmeric powder Ganesha for pooja.Its made only by using turmeric powder and water .For decorations ,I use glitter glue and some paint.
Thursday, March 5, 2015
Tuesday, September 24, 2013
Cherry Blossom Festival NJ USA
Branch Brook Park in Newark,NewJersey,USA has thousands of cherry trees.Every year during the time of spring Essex county celebrated cherry blossom festival.There are more than 4,000 cherry blossom trees with 17 different varieties in Branch Brook Park . Usually, these cherry blossom trees are in full bloom in the second week and the third week in April each year. Many visitors come to enjoy the beautiful cherry blossom all over the place during the annual Cherry Blossom Festival in Branch Brook Park Newark instead of travel to the capital Washington DC.It also equally attracted.
Not only the cherry trees were bloomed Daffodils also compete.
Both sides of the river.
Distant view of the Church.
Cherry Blossom and daffodils.
Opposite side
For more information click the link :http://www.essexcherryblossom.com/
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Thursday, September 19, 2013
Fruit Loops Necklace
Fruit Loops Necklace is the fun craft can be easily made by kids.Its edible,non toxic,kids can enjoy making these especially girls.It can be made as a party favor and give them with return gifts.
Friday, April 12, 2013
Macys Flower Show 2013
Macys Flower Show was held between Mar 24 2013-Apr 7 2013.
The Asian-themed flora display has been set up in a tent in Herald Square, and Macy's store windows. Inside the the store they made some arrangements in the cellar,2nd floor,and 7th floor.In the background of paintings plants were displayed.The centerpiece was stone sculpted elephant decorated with live flowers.The flower show displayed spices and cultural elements of south Asia(India).
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The Asian-themed flora display has been set up in a tent in Herald Square, and Macy's store windows. Inside the the store they made some arrangements in the cellar,2nd floor,and 7th floor.In the background of paintings plants were displayed.The centerpiece was stone sculpted elephant decorated with live flowers.The flower show displayed spices and cultural elements of south Asia(India).
Thursday, March 28, 2013
Eggless Banana Walnut Bread
Last time i tried the Banana Bread with egg ,this time i want to make without egg and wheat flour.Finally i search in google end up with this.
Ingredients:
Whole Wheat Flour-3/4 Cup
Maida(APF)-1/2 Cup
Banana-3 nos.
Sugar-1/2 Cup
Yogurt-2 Tbsp
Milk-1/4 Cup
Oil-4 Tbsp
Salt-1/4 tsp
Baking Soda-1 Tsp
Cardamom-3 nos.(powdered)
Walnuts-1/4 Cup(chopped optional)
Method:
*Mash the bananas well.
*Sieve maida,wheat flour,baking soda twice.
*Cream yogurt and sugar, till sugar dissolves.
*Add milk,oil,mashed bananas .Whisk it well.
*Preheat the oven 350'F.
*Add the sieved mixture,salt,cardamom.Mix it well without any lumps.
*Pour the batter in a greased pan,sprinkle the chopped walnuts on the top.Bake it for 35 to 40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean.
*Cool it for 10 mins,slice it.
Note:
* Avoid wheat flour use maida itself alone.
*Instead of cardamom use vanilla essence.
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Ingredients:
Whole Wheat Flour-3/4 Cup
Maida(APF)-1/2 Cup
Banana-3 nos.
Sugar-1/2 Cup
Yogurt-2 Tbsp
Milk-1/4 Cup
Oil-4 Tbsp
Salt-1/4 tsp
Baking Soda-1 Tsp
Cardamom-3 nos.(powdered)
Walnuts-1/4 Cup(chopped optional)
Method:
*Mash the bananas well.
*Sieve maida,wheat flour,baking soda twice.
*Cream yogurt and sugar, till sugar dissolves.
*Add milk,oil,mashed bananas .Whisk it well.
*Preheat the oven 350'F.
*Add the sieved mixture,salt,cardamom.Mix it well without any lumps.
*Pour the batter in a greased pan,sprinkle the chopped walnuts on the top.Bake it for 35 to 40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean.
*Cool it for 10 mins,slice it.
* Avoid wheat flour use maida itself alone.
*Instead of cardamom use vanilla essence.
Tuesday, March 26, 2013
Yogurt(curd) BlueBerry Muffin
Recipe Source:joyofbaking.
This site has video of this recipe and have lot of good recipes also.
Ingredients:
All-PurposeFlour (Maida)-2 Cups
BlueBerries-1 Cup
Curd-1 Cup(plain yogurt)
Canola Oil-1/3 Cup
Egg-1
Vanilla Extract-1 tsp
Sugar-1/2 Cup
Baking Powder-11/4 tsp
Baking Soda-1/2 tsp
Salt-1/4 tsp
BlueBerries-1 Cup
Method:
*Beat the egg lightly.
*In a bowl whisk together yogurt,oil,beaten egg and vanilla extract.
*Add sugar to the above mixture and mix it.
*Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degree C).
*Sieve flour , baking powder, baking soda, and salt twice for even mix.Add this to the beaten mixture in batches, mix well without any lumps.
*Add the blueberries and stir it gently.
*Fill the muffin cups with the batter ,bake it for 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Note:
*You can bake it a muffin cup or loaf pan.
*Add either low fat or full fat yogurt.
*Frozen blueberries can also be used instead of fresh one.
Monday, February 4, 2013
Sri Sharada Ambal Temple, Stroudsburg, PA, US
Sharada Ambal Temple in Stroudsburg ,PA was surrounded by green woods of Poconos.It was founded and maintained by Sringeri vidhya Bharati Foundation(svbf).The main deity was Sri Sharada Devi.All the deities were decorated so gracefully.They allow devotees to do aarti to the ambal. Every evening they chant lalitha sahasranamam. They offer the place to stay for long
devotees for minimum amount.
Address:
327, Cays Rd, Stroudsburg, PA 18360 - USA
For more information ,check their website http://svbf.org/home_page.php.
Thursday, November 29, 2012
Bronx Zoo NewYork
Bronx Zoo
Bronx Zoo in New York has almost 600 species of animals around the world.The special attractions are
4-D Theatre,Bug Carousel,Butterfly Garden,Children's Zoo,Congo Gorilla Forest,Wild Asia Monorail,Jungle World,Zoo Shuttle.
For the tickets and rates check the link.The entire zoo cannot be covered in a single day,so plan accordingly.
Address:
2300 South Blvd Bronx, NY 10460
(718) 220-5100
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Bronx Zoo in New York has almost 600 species of animals around the world.The special attractions are
4-D Theatre,Bug Carousel,Butterfly Garden,Children's Zoo,Congo Gorilla Forest,Wild Asia Monorail,Jungle World,Zoo Shuttle.
For the tickets and rates check the link.The entire zoo cannot be covered in a single day,so plan accordingly.
Address:
2300 South Blvd Bronx, NY 10460
(718) 220-5100
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Floating Candles With Flowers
Floating candles with flowers is a nice decoration for entrance or anywhere.
We can light the candles also.In the water adding kumkum gives more attraction,
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We can light the candles also.In the water adding kumkum gives more attraction,
Wednesday, November 7, 2012
Thursday, September 27, 2012
Modak(Kozhukattai)
Modak is one of the Vinayaka Chaturthi special.
Ingredients:
Outer Covering
Rice Flour-1 cup
Water-1 1/4 cup
Oil-1 tsp
Salt-pinch
Stuffing
Grated Coconut-1/2 cup
Jaggery-1/4 cup
Ghee-1 tsp
Water -little
Salt-pinch
Cardamom-1(powdered)
Method:
*Heat the pan add jaggery and little bit water to melt,then add grated coconut,ghee,salt,cardamom powder mix well,until water dries.
*Mix everything under the heading (outer covering) in a bowl without any lumps.Pour it in a pan stir continuously in a medium heat until it leave the sides and roll like a ball.
*Once its done keep it covered to avoid drying.Take a small ball of the flour,make it as a cup,put a teaspoon stuffing,close it.
*Steam these in greased idli vessel for 10 -15 mins.
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Ingredients:
Outer Covering
Rice Flour-1 cup
Water-1 1/4 cup
Oil-1 tsp
Salt-pinch
Stuffing
Grated Coconut-1/2 cup
Jaggery-1/4 cup
Ghee-1 tsp
Water -little
Salt-pinch
Cardamom-1(powdered)
Method:
*Heat the pan add jaggery and little bit water to melt,then add grated coconut,ghee,salt,cardamom powder mix well,until water dries.
*Mix everything under the heading (outer covering) in a bowl without any lumps.Pour it in a pan stir continuously in a medium heat until it leave the sides and roll like a ball.
*Once its done keep it covered to avoid drying.Take a small ball of the flour,make it as a cup,put a teaspoon stuffing,close it.
*Steam these in greased idli vessel for 10 -15 mins.
Saturday, September 22, 2012
ChickPeas (Chana or Kondakadalai) Sundal
Chick Peas Kondakadalai in tamil,is commonly cooked for all neivadiyam.
Here is the sundal recipe,
Ingredients:
Chick Peas-3 Cups
Salt-as needed
Tempering:
Oil-1 2 tsp
Mustard seeds-1 tsp
Chana dal-1 tsp
Urad dal-1 tsp
Green Chilly-2 nos
Red Chilly-2
Onion-1 (medium size)
Curry Leaves-few
Grated Coconut-1 tbsp.
Method:
* Soak chickpeas for 6 hours or whole night.Pressure cook it with enough water and salt for 4-5 whistles or until it becomes soft.
*Heat oil in a pan add mustard seeds,let it splutter.
*Add chana dal,urad dal ,saute until golden brown.
*Saute the chopped onion,greenchilly,red chilly,curry leaves.Add little bit salt also.
*Drain the water and add cooked chick peas mix well.
*Finally add the grated coconut ,mix well.
For this we can use either black or yellow.
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Here is the sundal recipe,
Ingredients:
Chick Peas-3 Cups
Salt-as needed
Tempering:
Oil-1 2 tsp
Mustard seeds-1 tsp
Chana dal-1 tsp
Urad dal-1 tsp
Green Chilly-2 nos
Red Chilly-2
Onion-1 (medium size)
Curry Leaves-few
Grated Coconut-1 tbsp.
Method:
* Soak chickpeas for 6 hours or whole night.Pressure cook it with enough water and salt for 4-5 whistles or until it becomes soft.
*Heat oil in a pan add mustard seeds,let it splutter.
*Add chana dal,urad dal ,saute until golden brown.
*Saute the chopped onion,greenchilly,red chilly,curry leaves.Add little bit salt also.
*Drain the water and add cooked chick peas mix well.
*Finally add the grated coconut ,mix well.
For this we can use either black or yellow.
Wednesday, September 12, 2012
Baked Tilapia Fillet
Ingredients:
Tilapia Fillet-3
Marinate:
Curd-3 tsp
Ginger Garlic Paste-1 tsp
Garam Masala-1/2 tsp
Chilly Powder-1 tsp
Turmeric Powder-1/4 tsp
Lemon Juice-1/2 tsp
Methi Leaves-1 tsp
Oil-2 tsp
Salt-as needed
Method:
*Mix everything under the heading marinate to a paste.
*Apply this paste on both sides of the fillet.Let it for 30 mins.
*Bake the marinated fillet for 20-25 mins at 350'f or 180'c.
Note:
*Brush the top with oil,if necessary.
*Line the baking tray with aluminium foil to avoid the fillet sticking to it.
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Tilapia Fillet-3
Marinate:
Curd-3 tsp
Ginger Garlic Paste-1 tsp
Garam Masala-1/2 tsp
Chilly Powder-1 tsp
Turmeric Powder-1/4 tsp
Lemon Juice-1/2 tsp
Methi Leaves-1 tsp
Oil-2 tsp
Salt-as needed
Method:
*Mix everything under the heading marinate to a paste.
*Apply this paste on both sides of the fillet.Let it for 30 mins.
*Bake the marinated fillet for 20-25 mins at 350'f or 180'c.
Note:
*Brush the top with oil,if necessary.
*Line the baking tray with aluminium foil to avoid the fillet sticking to it.
Tuesday, September 11, 2012
Medu Vada
Ingredients:
Urad Dal-1 cup
Rice Flour-1 tbsp
Onion-1 (finely chopped)
Green Chilly-3 nos.
Curry Leaves-few
Coriander Leaves-2 tsp
Pepper Corns-1/2 tsp(optional)
Salt-as needed
Oil-to deep fry
Method:
*Soak urad dal to 30-45 minutes,grind it to a smooth paste by adding water in teaspoons.
*Mix Urad dal paste,rice flour,chopped onion,green chilly,curry leaves,coriander leaves,pepper corns,salt in a bowl.
*Heat oil in a pan,take small ball of the mix,flatten it in your palm,deep fry it until golden brown.
Serve with coconut chutney or sambhar .
Its one of the best tea time snacks.Even with ketchup also it tastes good.
Note:
* Grind urad dal with little water as possible.
*To make vada ,use the spatula to flatten it.
*Adding rice flour gives crispy taste to the vada,but to much make it harder.
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Urad Dal-1 cup
Rice Flour-1 tbsp
Onion-1 (finely chopped)
Green Chilly-3 nos.
Curry Leaves-few
Coriander Leaves-2 tsp
Pepper Corns-1/2 tsp(optional)
Salt-as needed
Oil-to deep fry
Method:
*Soak urad dal to 30-45 minutes,grind it to a smooth paste by adding water in teaspoons.
*Mix Urad dal paste,rice flour,chopped onion,green chilly,curry leaves,coriander leaves,pepper corns,salt in a bowl.
*Heat oil in a pan,take small ball of the mix,flatten it in your palm,deep fry it until golden brown.
Serve with coconut chutney or sambhar .
Its one of the best tea time snacks.Even with ketchup also it tastes good.
Note:
* Grind urad dal with little water as possible.
*To make vada ,use the spatula to flatten it.
*Adding rice flour gives crispy taste to the vada,but to much make it harder.
Friday, September 7, 2012
Bittergourd(pavakkai)Chips
Ingredients:
Bittergourd-1
Lemon Juice-1/2 tsp
Chilly Powder-1 tsp
Turmeric Powder-a pinch
Salt-as needed
Oil-to deep fry
Method:
* Thinly slice the bittergourd.
*In a plate add turmeric powder,salt,lemon juice ,sliced bitter gourd,mix well,let it for an hour.
*Heat oil in a pan,deep fry the bittergourd slices.
*Add salt,chilly powder according to your taste.
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Bittergourd-1
Lemon Juice-1/2 tsp
Chilly Powder-1 tsp
Turmeric Powder-a pinch
Salt-as needed
Oil-to deep fry
Method:
* Thinly slice the bittergourd.
*In a plate add turmeric powder,salt,lemon juice ,sliced bitter gourd,mix well,let it for an hour.
*Heat oil in a pan,deep fry the bittergourd slices.
*Add salt,chilly powder according to your taste.
Friday, August 31, 2012
Lemon Rice
Ingredients:
Cooked Basmati Rice-1 cup
Lemon-1
Mustard Seed-1 tsp
Chana dal-1 tsp
Urad dal-1 tsp
Cashewnuts-5-7
Peanut-1 tbsp
Cumin-1 tsp
Turmeric powder-1/2 tsp
Curry Leaves-few
Oil-1 tbsp
Salt-as needed
Method:
*Soak basmati rice for 30 minutes,cook it for 3 whistles.Spread it on a plate,cool it down.
*Squeeze the lemon juice.
*Heat oil in a pan add mustard seeds let it splutter.
*Add cashewnuts,peanut,chana dal,urad dal saute until golden brown.
*Add cumin seeds,let it splutter.
*Add turmeric powder,curry leaves,coriander leaves.
*Finally add the lemon juice and switch off .
*Mix this,salt to the cooled rice.
Serve with any pickle or pappad.
Note:
*Grated carrots and green peas can also added to it.
*Cumin seeds give nice crunchy taste.
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Cooked Basmati Rice-1 cup
Lemon-1
Mustard Seed-1 tsp
Chana dal-1 tsp
Urad dal-1 tsp
Cashewnuts-5-7
Peanut-1 tbsp
Cumin-1 tsp
Turmeric powder-1/2 tsp
Curry Leaves-few
Oil-1 tbsp
Salt-as needed
Method:
*Soak basmati rice for 30 minutes,cook it for 3 whistles.Spread it on a plate,cool it down.
*Squeeze the lemon juice.
*Heat oil in a pan add mustard seeds let it splutter.
*Add cashewnuts,peanut,chana dal,urad dal saute until golden brown.
*Add cumin seeds,let it splutter.
*Add turmeric powder,curry leaves,coriander leaves.
*Finally add the lemon juice and switch off .
*Mix this,salt to the cooled rice.
Serve with any pickle or pappad.
Note:
*Grated carrots and green peas can also added to it.
*Cumin seeds give nice crunchy taste.
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