Watermelon N Pomegranate Juice

The climate is slowly changing with the Ac's On and Off.Last year we had rain from the month of October itself but now it is half of November,but still not that much rain.Few days back it drizzled a little.Mornings are a little cold but again afternoons are very hot.

Varutharacha Chicken Curry/Chicken In Roasted Coconut Gravy

Already the first ten days of Ramadan are over.And as usual the next ten and the last ten would also just fly off.Utilize the best of time for Ibaadah when you are in good health.Circumstances may not be the same always because sometimes I feel I did my Ibaadah  better last year compared to how I feel this year.This year I feel I am in a complete packed shedule because in between I have my Physiotherapy sessions and due to the medication I doze off suddenly every now and then.Otherwise I could spent late nights and early mornings completing my recitation.But then everything is His will.And as believers there is reward on being patient.

Bread Dahi Vada/Instant Bread Dahi Vada

Today's recipe is something I wanted to post before the weather  completely changes to winter.Actually I wanted to post this during Ramadan.Though I made this many times during Ramadan didn’t try taking a pic of the same during that month.

Luqaimat/Kaimati - Arabic Sweets

Back to blogging after a short break,this time the break was not from my side but my Internet connection.After a strong thunder and lightning 3-4 weeks back the Internet connection was lost in many areas here which included ours too.So had to take a break forcefully.

Oats With Dry Fruits And Nuts

Already we are in the last few days of Ramadan.And the ten days goes with the best prayers one can make expecting Lailathul Qadr. 
Allahumma innaka ‘afuwwun, tuhibbul-‘afwa, fa’fu ‘anni 
(O Allah, You are Most Forgiving, and You love forgiveness; so forgive me)
A little about Lailathul Qadr-the Night of Power/Decree expected during the the last days mainly the odd nights is of great significance. The Holy Quran was sent down in this night. Angels descend in this night.There is a chapter in the Holy Quran mentioning about this.

Chicken Pakoda

Ramadan Kareem to all !
We have reached the seventh day of fasting today just like the blinking of the eyes.Soon we will reach the 1st tenth ,then the next tenth and with another blink the last tenth.The month of Shah'ban the prayer on each Muslim's tongue was Allahumma  Ballighna Ramadan...and now on the these 1st ten days it would be seeking for His Mercy,then forgiveness and then Protection from the Hell fire...

Paalooda - Malabar Special Iftar Drink

Its the 10th of May and time for our MFB Challenge,a challenge that sometimes forces me to blog :) As the minutes to hours ,days to months and years are all just flying and so is this lovely challenge from one 10th to the next.This time the theme was ''Ramadan Food''    which was just apt for the month.
Paalooda is a semi thick sweet drink served warm during Ramadan.Just like Thari Kaachiyathu or Nombu Kanji even this is served as a warm Iftar drink.In North Malabar this is sometimes served as a welcome drink on special occasions enriched with Cashew nuts,Condensed milk and garnished with Cashew nuts,shallots and raisins fried in ghee.

Apple Pear Smoothie

Ramadan Kareem to all ...Once again we  are blessed to enter the holy month of Ramadan Alhamdulillah.Due to the tight schedule of Ramadan days it's a little hard to blog something.Today we have reached the 9th day of fasting which leaves only one more day to complete the first ten of this blessed month.How fast!

Prawns Pakoda/Chemmeen Pakoda

As I have mentioned earlier in my posts that one of my family's  favorite sea food is prawns.We like the addition of prawns in any recipes like snacks,fillings or curries.This is one such yummy snack which we all love.

Ingredients
Prawns            12-15 large(cleaned)
Onion                 2 large (finely chopped)
Egg white           of 1 egg
Green Chillies     3 (finely chopped)
Ginger paste        3/4 tsp
Garlic paste         1/2 tsp
Curry leaves         a few chopped
Baking powder     1/8 tsp
Turmeric powder   1/4 tsp
APF/Maida         5-6 tbsp(heaped)
Corn flour           4-5 tbsp(heaped)
Salt                    as needed

Water                 as needed

Oil                                  for deep frying

Method
-Clean and wash the prawns well.Cut each into 2-3 pieces(according to the size of the prawns).
-In a bowl add all the ingredients except the prawns and oil.Mix well and make a thick batter.Add water if its dry.(see image below)
-Check the salt and then add the prawn pieces and mix again.

-Now heat oil in a kadayi/wok .
-When the oil turns hot slowly drop this mixture little by little using your fingers.
-Cook till both sides turn golden brown.

-You can serve these with tomato ketchup or any sauce you prefer and of course with a cup of hot tea.

Crushed Watermelon Drink

To imagine summers without Watermelons is next to impossible.I think its a favorite summer fruit for many ,surely for my family.