tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25413803067534775382024-03-13T11:52:06.928-04:00My Foodarama By Reshma Seetharam - A collection of Indian recipes, desserts and fusion cuisine!Reshma Seetharamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17310929427692530008noreply@blogger.comBlogger1045125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2541380306753477538.post-52603206411498471962024-01-14T15:00:00.000-05:002024-01-14T23:11:33.981-05:00Sankranthi recipes
The harvest festival of India goes by many names. Makar Sankranti, Thai Pongal, Uttarayana, Lohri, and Magh Bihu or Bhogali Bihu. Hindus celebrate the harvest festival thanking the Sun God for agricultural abundance. It also marks the end of winter solstice and the start of longer days.Traditionally, in South India, Sankranthi is celebrated by making a yummy porridge of rice and lentils. The Reshma Seetharamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17310929427692530008noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2541380306753477538.post-54375948650009132382024-01-07T22:53:00.004-05:002024-01-07T23:14:34.822-05:003 ingredient energy bites Here are some quick, and yummy energy bites you can take on the go, to work, school, hike, picnic, or just make these and keep it in your car. They will help fight those temptations to the drive thru when you are out and about. Yields: About 20 2-inch ballsPrep time: Reshma Seetharamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17310929427692530008noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2541380306753477538.post-83515247952058500342024-01-07T22:30:00.009-05:002024-01-07T23:15:56.170-05:00Eggless Ragi BiscuitsMade a new snacks to graze through the week. This one, ragi biscuit was hubby's request. I love how these biscuits turned out. I experimented a shortbread recipe swapping ragi/finger millet flour and it was perfect. My kids and husband are making frequent trips to the cookie counter, Im sure they will be over in a few days! lolHere is the recipe. Makes 24-2 inch cookiesIngredients1 cup ragi Reshma Seetharamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17310929427692530008noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2541380306753477538.post-82698970922588471352023-12-27T11:41:00.006-05:002023-12-29T12:04:43.268-05:00Greatest Baker Contest! UPDATE: I dint make the cut for Top 5. It was an amazing journey to have been here this long, thank you to all my supporters who voted for me. You got me this far!! Thank you from the bottom of my heart! Hey everyone! Thankful and grateful! Please continue to vote and support me. Thank you!!! Contest link here Reshma Seetharamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17310929427692530008noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2541380306753477538.post-56777156553924110552023-12-18T14:20:00.005-05:002023-12-18T14:20:48.337-05:00Weekend bakes - Fruit and cream cake, Rum infused Blackforest cake Reshma Seetharamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17310929427692530008noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2541380306753477538.post-66364216832232842262023-12-05T23:19:00.010-05:002023-12-06T00:56:26.385-05:00Making Apple Tart and Apple Pie - A videoMade a few apple tarts and an apple pie for Thanksgiving. Making a pie is work, but it is therapeutic for me. After all the time, care and effort you put into it, and it turns out edible, or good enough to eat, that is a reward in itself. Made 3 apple tarts and one apple pie. Started with making the apple crust from scratch, chilled the dough, prepped the apples, assembled the pie and got Reshma Seetharamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17310929427692530008noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2541380306753477538.post-71621110078436735822023-12-03T01:13:00.006-05:002023-12-03T01:16:06.724-05:00Pink and blue flower cupcakes Reshma Seetharamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17310929427692530008noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2541380306753477538.post-74204123745551633622023-12-03T01:10:00.005-05:002023-12-03T01:15:55.175-05:00Babyshower cake with palette knife flowers Reshma Seetharamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17310929427692530008noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2541380306753477538.post-73609494957052367522023-12-02T23:57:00.009-05:002023-12-29T14:07:04.407-05:00Thanksgiving Feast 2023 at home A glimpse of behind the scenes.Reshma Seetharamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17310929427692530008noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2541380306753477538.post-75984530603532113122023-12-02T23:54:00.003-05:002023-12-03T01:16:46.913-05:00Indian Cricket Team Cake Reshma Seetharamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17310929427692530008noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2541380306753477538.post-8509954222664417052023-11-11T01:03:00.001-05:002023-12-03T01:17:25.646-05:00Deepavali at home Reshma Seetharamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17310929427692530008noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2541380306753477538.post-52088003611285564492023-11-03T23:46:00.000-04:002023-12-03T01:17:48.696-05:00Ombre baby shower cakeReshma Seetharamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17310929427692530008noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2541380306753477538.post-6860251586691035312023-10-28T01:06:00.001-04:002023-12-03T01:18:05.836-05:00Halloween cupcakes Reshma Seetharamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17310929427692530008noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2541380306753477538.post-47397579428445471812023-10-24T17:15:00.001-04:002023-12-03T01:18:29.855-05:00Football themed cake Made this overnight for my teenager.Reshma Seetharamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17310929427692530008noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2541380306753477538.post-23309916670129056812023-09-23T16:59:00.001-04:002023-10-24T17:13:01.718-04:00Feeding a Village - Behind the scenes! We cooked for a village, literally! A handful of humble volunteers came together and creates magic. I was blessed to be a tiny part of this celebration.A good friend organized a get together of Gowdas in Seattle - Gowdas are a community in Karnataka, South India. The couple accomplished a herculean task of getting this community for lunch in their backyard. A handful of magical cooks Reshma Seetharamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17310929427692530008noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2541380306753477538.post-36098677742614767622023-09-18T00:22:00.000-04:002023-09-18T01:36:31.276-04:00Video recipe: Khara Kadubu recipe - Sekke unde - kolakottai - Savory Lentil Dumplings - These dumplings are an age old classic made in South India during Ganesha festival. They are vegan too! They serve as a yummy main course for lunch or dinner.You can use a variety of greens with the lentil dumplings. Dill is usually used, but you may also add fresh mint, coriander and shredded carrot as well. Lets get to the recipe.
Serves 4, makes about 12 dumplingsIngredients:2 cups Reshma Seetharamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17310929427692530008noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2541380306753477538.post-15522355052133462202023-09-17T21:38:00.000-04:002023-09-18T01:35:42.336-04:00Sweets for Ganesha festivalThese yummy modals and many other simplesweets you can make today. Recipes here Indian sweets Reshma Seetharamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17310929427692530008noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2541380306753477538.post-73044394494792925812023-09-17T20:00:00.000-04:002023-09-18T01:36:03.806-04:00Kadubu - Modak recipe (Sweet stuffed dumplings) Ganesha habba or Ganesha's birthday is my favorite festival. He is my favorite god, and kadubus are my favorite sweet. Warm rice flour dough shells with a filling of peanuts, coconut, jaggery and poppy seeds. There are several variations of this sweet. Fillings are the most creative part. They can be wet or dry. Shells are usually made from rice flour, all purpose flour, millet flour, Reshma Seetharamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17310929427692530008noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2541380306753477538.post-6592563698973742632023-09-17T17:41:00.000-04:002023-09-18T01:37:13.212-04:00Bele Obbattu/Holige/puran poli - Whole wheat stuffed sweet bread
The classic recipe calls using bleached flour, but I experimented it using whole wheat flour instead. I must say, it came out much softer than the original, and may I say, was more nutritious :-)
Makes 20 medium sized obbattusIngredients:
For the filling
2 cups channa dal2 and 1/4 cups jaggery powdered (whole cane sugar)2-4 green cardamoms5 cups of water
For the covering
2 cups Reshma Seetharamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17310929427692530008noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2541380306753477538.post-67075364420242905862023-09-17T15:44:00.000-04:002023-09-18T01:37:51.510-04:00Indian festival recipes
What are you going to make for Lakshmi pooje (Celebration and worship of Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth and prosperity) tomorrow? What will you be serving your guests when they come home? These recipes will have you covered for a festive meal!
A festive Hindu dinner is usually vegetarian. The menu consists of a sweet, a spicy fritter complemented with a chutney, a salad, a vegetable stirReshma Seetharamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17310929427692530008noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2541380306753477538.post-38319404463624333882023-08-23T01:20:00.008-04:002023-08-23T17:51:29.950-04:00Instant Pot Tomato PilafInstant Pot Tomato Pilaf, such an easy and delicious rice dish! You can totally make this to suit your taste buds. Ramp up the spices or just use a few. Use chili powder or leave it completely out of the equation to make a mellow pilaf. I hope you enjoy it as much as my family does! Recipe below. Ingredients:2 Tbsp oilWhole spices (1 tsp fennel seeds, 2 bay leaves, 2 inch cinnamon stick, 2-3Reshma Seetharamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17310929427692530008noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2541380306753477538.post-8360884239762479342023-07-10T22:56:00.003-04:002023-07-10T23:52:39.927-04:00Quinoa Salad recipe Here is an easy chopped salad you can take to work, now that work from home is no longer an option, lol.Makes 5-6 cups salad, enough to fill 4 lunch boxesIngredients 2 cups of cooked and cooled quinoa2 red apples, diced2 green apples diced1/4 lettuce, diced1 bunch fresh cilantro, washed, rinsed and chopped1 avocado, diced1/2 broccoli head, chopped finely1 red pepper, Reshma Seetharamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17310929427692530008noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2541380306753477538.post-86608755896428028282023-07-04T01:08:00.006-04:002023-07-04T03:24:05.446-04:00Chili Garlic Lamb Curry recipeThis delicious curry does not use ginger, and coconut milk. It gets its consistency from the ground spices, onions and tomatoes. Prep time: 20 minutesCook time: 30 minutesServes 6Ingredients2 lb lamb chops with bone1/2 tsp turmeric and 1/2 tsp salt to cook the lamb Whole garam masala (4 cloves, ½ inch cinnamon, 3 cardamoms, 1 tsp fennel seeds, 1/2 tsp black pepper seeds)6-8 whole Reshma Seetharamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17310929427692530008noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2541380306753477538.post-40390691866941780432023-06-29T22:09:00.002-04:002023-06-30T01:55:28.911-04:00Lemon Chicken Wings recipe
Lemon chicken wings! So easy, just a few simple ingredients and a stovetop pan! Ingredients:24 chicken wings1 tsp salt or more1 tsp pepper powder2 tsp minced garlic1/2 tsp turmeric powderJuice of one lemonChopped onion and coriander to garnishoil to sautéMethod:In a large shallow pan, add oil just enough to coat the bottom. Turn on medium high.When it begins to smoke, lay wings flat side Reshma Seetharamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17310929427692530008noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2541380306753477538.post-51047083869583424252023-03-28T12:15:00.005-04:002023-03-28T12:17:44.060-04:00Date and Nut Rolls - no cooking or baking needed! These rolls are super easy to make and store great in the refrigerator. Ive made different versions of these rolls. A previous version linked here was cooked on the stovetop which holds good at room temperature. This one below can be stored in the fridge. Its a great snack on the go for work and school lunch boxes.This makes 3-8 inch rolls - about 10 discs each.Recipe:2 cups dates2 cups Reshma Seetharamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17310929427692530008noreply@blogger.com