http://cooksjoy.com/blog A vegetarian cooking blog with recipes that tickle your taste buds and leave you craving for more !!! Sat, 08 Aug 2020 00:27:38 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 http://cooksjoy.com/blog/2016/03/instant-mor-kuzhambu-powder.html http://cooksjoy.com/blog/2016/03/instant-mor-kuzhambu-powder.html#comments Thu, 10 Mar 2016 15:00:39 +0000 Vardhini http://cooksjoy.com/blog/?p=22075 “Mor Kuzhambu” is basically a yogurt gravy. It is one my favorite gravies and I like to have it with rice, idli, upma, etc. So, my joy knew no bounds when I saw this powder posted here. It only made me wonder why I had not thought of something like this earlier. Now I can...]]> http://cooksjoy.com/blog/2016/03/instant-mor-kuzhambu-powder.html/feed 0 http://cooksjoy.com/blog/2016/01/cranberry-thokku-indian-style-pickle.html http://cooksjoy.com/blog/2016/01/cranberry-thokku-indian-style-pickle.html#comments Wed, 27 Jan 2016 03:25:10 +0000 Vardhini http://cooksjoy.com/blog/?p=21344 When cranberries were part of the bountiful basket last Thanksgiving, I was stumped as to what to do with it. I was not into cranberry sauce and decided to try this pickle by using the tomato pickle as the inspiration. All along I was nervous wondering if the cranberries will break down and so on...]]> http://cooksjoy.com/blog/2016/01/cranberry-thokku-indian-style-pickle.html/feed 3 http://cooksjoy.com/blog/2015/11/instant-sambar-powder-just-add-to-hot-water.html http://cooksjoy.com/blog/2015/11/instant-sambar-powder-just-add-to-hot-water.html#comments Wed, 25 Nov 2015 02:48:17 +0000 Vardhini http://cooksjoy.com/blog/?p=21248 I am always on the look out for shortcuts to simplify cooking and this instant sambar powder caught my attention. This mix is perfect when travelling and you are craving for home cooked food. You can also pack it for kids going to college. I was skeptical at first, but the taste is pretty close...]]> http://cooksjoy.com/blog/2015/11/instant-sambar-powder-just-add-to-hot-water.html/feed 0 http://cooksjoy.com/blog/2015/03/instant-idli-sambar-pottukadalai-sambar.html http://cooksjoy.com/blog/2015/03/instant-idli-sambar-pottukadalai-sambar.html#comments Thu, 26 Mar 2015 23:58:23 +0000 Vardhini http://cooksjoy.com/blog/?p=16589 Idli and dosai are a staple breakfast item in Southern India. The batter is made every few days or once a week and is used for breakfast daily. Nowadays a lot of stores are selling ready made batter that makes it even more convenient to make idli or dosai. The usual side dish is coconut...]]> http://cooksjoy.com/blog/2015/03/instant-idli-sambar-pottukadalai-sambar.html/feed 0 http://cooksjoy.com/blog/2013/11/lemon-dal-dhal.html http://cooksjoy.com/blog/2013/11/lemon-dal-dhal.html#comments Wed, 13 Nov 2013 05:42:54 +0000 Vardhini http://cooksjoy.com/blog/?p=13610 I am going to take a small break from deep frying and today’s post is a very simple, but comforting dal with a hit of lemon. Dal being versatile and tasty is part of our daily menu. Some dals can be whipped up in no time and will be a perfect side for rotis. I...]]> http://cooksjoy.com/blog/2013/11/lemon-dal-dhal.html/feed 3 http://cooksjoy.com/blog/2013/06/rhubarb-pickle.html http://cooksjoy.com/blog/2013/06/rhubarb-pickle.html#comments Mon, 17 Jun 2013 05:42:11 +0000 Vardhini http://cooksjoy.com/blog/?p=12430 I had always thought rhubarb to be sweet since the only dishes I heard about were desserts made with rhubarb. So, I was surprised when my friend Rachel handed me a bunch of rhubarb and said that they were pretty tart. Since I have never cooked with rhubarb before, she was also kind to point...]]> http://cooksjoy.com/blog/2013/06/rhubarb-pickle.html/feed 6 http://cooksjoy.com/blog/2013/05/vatral-kuzhambu-vatha-kuzhambu.html http://cooksjoy.com/blog/2013/05/vatral-kuzhambu-vatha-kuzhambu.html#comments Fri, 31 May 2013 05:41:27 +0000 Vardhini http://cooksjoy.com/blog/?p=11638 Kuzhambu is a tangy gravy that is normally mixed with rice. It can also be used as a dip for idli, dosai and so on. There are tons of variations based on the spices and the vegetables used. This kuzhambu is made with “manathakkali (Dry Nightshade berries) vatral”. ‘Vatral’ is something that has been sun-dried. The...]]> http://cooksjoy.com/blog/2013/05/vatral-kuzhambu-vatha-kuzhambu.html/feed 8 http://cooksjoy.com/blog/2012/12/instant-carrot-pickle.html http://cooksjoy.com/blog/2012/12/instant-carrot-pickle.html#comments Mon, 10 Dec 2012 05:26:36 +0000 Vardhini http://cooksjoy.com/blog/?p=7835 Back from a wonderful vacation and slowly getting back to routine while fighting the jet lag. After a month of no cooking and cleaning, making rice also seems like a big task . We have been surviving on rasam the past two days and I have been cleaning and unpacking suitcases. Hoping to get back...]]> http://cooksjoy.com/blog/2012/12/instant-carrot-pickle.html/feed 3 http://cooksjoy.com/blog/2011/09/broccoli-methi-fry-broccoli-fenugreek-fry.html http://cooksjoy.com/blog/2011/09/broccoli-methi-fry-broccoli-fenugreek-fry.html#comments Tue, 13 Sep 2011 11:57:00 +0000 Vardhini http://cooksjoy.com/blog/?p=135 Broccoli is certainly not everybody’s favorite. Yeah, I used to be that way too initially, but now I like broccoli more than cauliflower. Even writing that makes me feel weird !!. When did those mini trees become my favorite? I would like to call this fry / curry as a powerhouse of nutrients packed with...]]> http://cooksjoy.com/blog/2011/09/broccoli-methi-fry-broccoli-fenugreek-fry.html/feed 0 http://cooksjoy.com/blog/2011/04/easy-lemon-pickle-pressure-cooker-method.html http://cooksjoy.com/blog/2011/04/easy-lemon-pickle-pressure-cooker-method.html#comments Wed, 13 Apr 2011 06:52:55 +0000 Vardhini http://cooksjoy.com/blog/?p=1316 After preparing pickles the traditional way of soaking lemons in salt and waiting for it to mellow down I came across this recipe from Priya of Priyas Easy n Tasty recipes. Tried it and it was a super hit. Now this is the only method I use to make lemon pickle. Pic updated on 2/8/2013. Tasty pickle...]]> http://cooksjoy.com/blog/2011/04/easy-lemon-pickle-pressure-cooker-method.html/feed 5