It been just a short time I started blogging & I have got a sort of addiction to it. Daily thinking of new recipes, new thoughts…Just love doing those!!
Well folks, for few weeks I’ll be away as I’m planning for a vacation to my homeland!! Recently I read from Archana’s blog about drafting recipes, I too plan for the same, but cannot guarantee how often can I. I will certainly be trying to do so.
Picture courtesy answers.com
You know I’m going to be rich soon, as Vishu is approaching…Vishu is an important festival for all the Malayalees which is regarded as New year. Of all the festivals I like Vishu as I used to get lots of Vishukaineettam ( money given in form of coins by elderly people which symbolizes prosperity). It is also believed that the first objects which one sees on the morning of this auspicious day determine the prosperity experienced in the coming year. Hence, all of them make it a point to see all the auspicious things as soon as they wake up. This is called Vishukkani .
Pic courtesy keralatourism.org
When we were young we used to make these arrangements the previous day & next day early morning our mom used to come & wake us…keeping our eyes closed slowly we approach the place where it is arranged and see the kani !! After that keep on asking for kaineettams! At the end of the day we start counting the amount we got & feel envious on who got more J Another important thing is the feast which is one of the best part of the day!!Vendakka kichadi is one of the Thodukari’s in this feastwhich is served for every vishu at my place. So thought of sharing 🙂 My loving wishes for all of you….Happy Vishu!! For the kichadi
- Okra – 20 to 25 thinly sliced
- Curd 1 ½ cup
- Curry leaves
- Salt
- Oil for frying
To grind
- Grated coconut 1 cup
- Green chilies 3 to 4
- Mustard seeds 1 tsp
Fry the okra slices till it is brown & crisp. If in large quantity fry them in batches. Grind coconut & said ingredients to fine paste. Cook the paste with little water [say quarter cup of water]. Once it is cooked add curry leaves & salt. Add Okra & mix; switch off the gas & add curd, stir at once. The curd should be sour enough…
Happy Vishu to you and your family:) Happy vacation:)
Happy Dhanya:) Safe journey, will miss ya.
Ooops!I meant to say “hi Dhanya, happy Vishu” ;p
Happy Vishu Dhanya. Have a safe journey.
Happy Vishu Dhanya 🙂
Have a nice trip 🙂
Happy Vishu 🙂 Have a safe trip and enjoy your vacations 🙂 The okra dish looks nice 🙂
Happy Vishu Dhanya. Have a safe trip.
Dhanya Vishu Ashamsakal!Innu Dollars kaineetum ayittu kitikanumalle;)Have a lovely trip dear!
wish u and ur family a very hapy and prosperous year.
Happy Vishnu to you and your family. Safe travels and have a great time with your family and friends.
Those Pics and the recipe looks awesome!!
this is the first time i am visitng u .too good …recipe is great
Hay this dish sounds new to me…….They are looking great…Nice colourful one……Love it….
Hello natithum thirichu ethiyo?
Nope, Will be posting soon!!….Being very busy these days 🙂
Dhanya
ഞാനും ഈ ബ്ലോഗിന്റെ സ്ഥിരം സന്ദര്ശകയാണ്
എനിക്ക് ഈ ബ്ലോഗ് വളരെ ഇഷ്ടപ്പെട്ടതാണ്. വളരെയധികം രുചിയുള്ള പാചകക്കുറിപ്പുകല് ഇവിടെയുണ്ട്.
ഞങ്ങള് ഈയിടെ ഒരു “മലയാളം പാചകക്കുറിപ്പുകളുടെ” ഒരു വെബ് സൈറ്റ് തുടങ്ങി.
സൗകര്യം പോലെ അവിടം സന്ദര്ശിക്കുക.
ഞങ്ങളുടെ വിലാസം
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വരുമല്ലോ ??…. ഞങ്ങള് കാത്തിരിക്കും
Urappayum njan sandarshikunnundu…..Thanx for dropping here too:))
Dhanya
Vishu-nu mungiyadhaanu allo :)… a long vacation trip huh? Enjoy Dhanya!! Have fun!!!
I will be back dear…We have settled back in India…so settling process still going on…but soon will be posting new ones :))
Dhanya
happy vishu to you and your family. Have a safe trip!
Wish you and your family a very happy Vishu.
Rg.
My fav recipe.
Just one doubt…Wont the coconut paste break up if it is cooked with quarter cup water as you have mentioned?
hi,
visiting your website first time, got your link through your comment in my blog.
Adding you up in my blog roll… keep posting nonveg recipes.
Aparna
HI, ALL ARCHANA HEAR!!!!!! VISHU IS REACHING VERY SOON SO WERE ARE MY VISHUKIENEETAM????????