Crispy Honeyed Bitter Gourd

Bitter gourd!!! No one likes Bitter gourd because of it's bitterness.  As always, no one likes those things that good for our health. I still remember those days where mom used to cook 'Paavakkai Perattal' and forced us to eat it. Then, slowly she changed the recipe and made 'Paavakkai Poriyal' which we still hate it. Time flies and mom stopped cooking 'Paavakkai' at home. Or should I say that my sister take over the cooking task........ Whatever it is.......... now when I started to cook for the two of us, I used to do this Crispy Honeyed Bitter gourd at least once in a month. Don't think that I've started to love eating it. Actually, I 'll do this whenever I feel lazy to cook :P 

 

 

This recipe is quite easy and by adding honey, you will be able to make those Bitter gourd hater to eat it.

 

 

Ingredients :-

 

 

2 Bitter gourd

2 tbsp rice flour

1/2 tbsp corn flour

1/2 tbsp chilli powder

1/2 tsp turmeric powder

10 tbsp water

5 - 7 tbsp honey 

Salt to taste

Oil for deep frying

 

 

Method :-

 

 

• Slice the Bitter gourd as thin as possible and set in a bowl.
• Mix rice flour, corn flour, chilli powder, turmeric powder, salt and water.
• Heat oil and fry on a medium flame. It should not stick to each other when you fry.
• Drain on a paper towel.
• Pour honey on the fried Bitter gourd and serve.

Purple Cabbage Salad

I got this purple cabbage staring at me each time I open the fridge. I've got no idea what to do with it. So, I started to Google for the recipes. Unfortunately, nothing attracts me to try. At last, ended up with this easy, simple yet delicious salad. This was the easiest recipe (I guess) that was taught by Latha Chitti and I just love it.

Do you know, that colors are important in our daily life as it can affect our mood. Thus, instead of having the same typical cabbage let's give a try with this purple cabbage. This cabbage is rich of Fiber, Potassium, Vitamin C & Vitamin A. Let us take a look at what does this minerals and Vitamins can do.......

 

• Fiber prevents excess cholesterol from entering your bloodstream

 

• Potassium keeps your body's fluid level from fluctuating to unhealthy volumes, preventing potassium-related blood pressure disorders.

 

• Vitamin C is an effective antioxidant 

 

• Vitamin A produces retina pigments for your eyes, maintains vision health and improves vision at night.  

 

So...........what are you waiting for??? Grab the purple cabbage at the market and get ready to prepare the salad which can be ready in minutes.

 

 

Ingredients :-

 

 

1/2 head of purple cabbage - shredded

4 tbsp. of real mayonnaise

 

 

Method :-

 

 

• Set the cabbage in a large bowl and add mayonnaise.
• Mix well. Then place in the refrigerator to cool.
• Serve chilled

 

 

Steamed Layer Cake @ Kuih Lapis

Today is the second day of Eid. Eid is celebrated by the muslims all over the world on the 1^st day of Syawal that ends the fasting month of Ramadan. When talk about Ramadan, the main thing that goes straight to my mind will be the Bazaar. I will be very excited, because this is when I can see a lot of stalls along the street selling varieties of Kuih-Muih and colorful drinks. I might  be absence to work but not to the Bazaar. That is how crazy I am about the Bazaar (actually the Kuihs). And, I will be greedy too at that time till I buy almost everything that looks nice and delicious to me. Oh! Come on, I am a human just like you and I got tempted.

 

 

Talking about the Kuih, Kuih Lapis will be one of my favorite. Do you know why? The taste…….  :P Hahaha…. I don’t want to lie, it’s actually because of the layers. I love to peel the layers. I used to think that, it must be very difficult and time consuming to make the Kuih Lapis. But, not anymore once I have tried on my own. I was very happy as this was my first time making the Kuih Lapis and it comes out so perfectly. I was even happier when Jaya akka asked for the recipe from me. J So, Jaya akka here is the recipe for you…….    

 

 

 

 

Ingredients :-

All purpose flour - 1 1/2 cup

Rice flour - 2tbsp

Corn flour - 2tbsp

Coconut milk - 3 cup

Sugar - 3/4 cup

Red colour - 1/2 tsp

Salt to taste

Method :-

• Mix the flours, sugar and salt in a bowl.
• Add the coconut milk and mix well.
• Divide into 2 portions.
• Add the colour to one of the portion.
• Grease the pan and heat.
• When the pan is hot pour 1 cup of the plain batter and steam for 5 minutes.
• Then, pour 1 cup of the coloured batter and steam for another 5 minutes.
• Repeat till you are done with all the batter.
• Once you are done with all the batter, remove the pan and let it cool.
• Cut into slices and serve with your favorite tea time drink.