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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Kuzhi Paniyaram

Its usual with the idli batter,first its idli,then dosa,then oothappam or kuzhi paniyaram.
Ingredients:
Idli Batter-3 cup
Onion-2(medium size)
Green Chilly-4-5 nos.
Mustard Seeds-1 tsp
Urad Dal-1 1/2 tsp
Chana Dal-1 1/2 tsp
Currry Leaves-few
Coriander Leaves-few
Oil-3 tbsp
Salt-as needed

Method:
*Heat oil in a pan add mustard seeds let it splutter.Add chana dal,urad dal saute until golden brown.
*Add chopped onion,green chilly,curry leaves,coriander leaves,salt.Saute well.
*Mix the sauteed things to the batter,mix well.
*Heat the paniyaram pan,add oil.Once the pan is heated pour the batter.one side cooked flip it off.
Serve it with coconut chutney.
Note:
*If you want add grated carrots also.
*Batter is like oothappam consistency,not too thick or thin.

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DrumstickLeaf Stir Fry (Poriyal)

Drumstick leaves are rich in iron content,good for health.
Ingredients:
Drumstick leaves-2 cup
Shallots-10-15 nos.
Red Chilly-3-4 nos.
Toor dal-2 tbsp
Salt-as needed
Water-1/4 cup
Mustard seeds-1/2 tsp
Oil-1 tbsp
Grated coconut-2 tbsp

Method:
*Remove the leaf from stick and wash it
*Heat oil in pan ,add mustard seeds.Let it splutter.
*Add the cut shallots,red chilly ,saute it well.
*Add water,toordal,salt.Let it boil.
*When the water boils,add drumstick leaves saute until water dries.
*Once water dries add grated coconut mix well.
Serve with rice.
Note:
*Shallots give nice taste,can substitute with big onion also.

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Honeydew Melon Juice

*Roughly chopped honeydew 1 cup,ice cold water,sugar as per taste.
*Blend everything in a blender,strain it in a strainer.
*Serve with ice cubes.

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Bushkill Falls-PA(USA)

Bushkill Falls known as the 'Niagara of Pennsylvania.It consists of series of 8 waterfalls ,the  tallest is over 100 feet.It is located in Northeast Pennsylvania's Pocono Mountains in the USA.We reach the falls top to bottom by wooden trails.

The entrance fees to the falls is 

• Adults: $11 / day
• Seniors (Ages 62 and older): $10 / day
• Children (Ages 4 through 10): $6 / day
• Children (Ages 3 and younger): Free / day

At the entrance there is an array of stuffed animals,it looks like real,

Based on the difficulties and length of the paths , marked as red,blue,yellow,green,one can choose of their choice.Strollers are difficult to taken in.

There are lot of wooden bridges and benches to enjoy the different views of the falls.

Some other attractions are,

Miniature Golf

Paddle Boat

Fishing Area

Children Play Area

There are few places for food ,but its better to have your own. Barbeque (BBQ)places also there.

They rent spaces for private gatherings.All together it is good place for family fun,hiking,boating,fishing etc.

Address:

Rte 209 Bushkill Falls, Bushkill, PA 18324

For more information check the link.

From New Jersey it will took around 2 hours to reach the falls.

Near by places are ,

Sri Saradambal Temple

SRI SHARADA TEMPLE : 

327, Cays Rd, Stroudsburg, PA 18360 - USA

Guru Temple

Arshavidya

Saylorsburg PA 18353, Pennsylvania

These three places can be visited in one day if plan accordingly.All together it is good for one day trip from NewJersey.

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Beetroot Stir fry -Beetroot Poriyal

Ingredients:

Beetroot-1 (medium size)
Onion-1(medium size)
Green Chillies-3 nos.
Curry Leaves-few.
Grated Coconut-2 tsp(optional)
Oil-1 tsp
Salt-as needed
Tempering:
Mustard seeds-1/2 tsp
Urad dhal-1/2 tsp
Chana dhal-1/2 tsp

Method:
*Peel the skin and wash beetroot.Then Shred it.
*Finely chop the onion and green chilly.
*Heat oil in a pan,add the tempering ingredients,let it splutter.
*Add onion,greenchillies,curryleaves saute it until the onions become transparent.
*Add salt to it.
*Add the shredded beetroot saute it until the raw smell goes.
*Finally add grated coconut ,stir it .
Your yummy beetroot poriyal is ready.

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Kolam no. 3

This is a 4-4 parallel dot sikku kolam,we can expand as big as we want,

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