How to Make Gulab Jamun at home

Posted on January 26, 2009 by Sucharitha

Ingredients:

1 cup Carnation Milk Powder

1/2 cup all purpose flour

1/2 tsp baking soda

2 tablespoons butter or ghee-melted

Whole milk just enough to make the dough

For the Sugar Syrup

2 cups Sugar

1 cup water

Oil or Ghee for frying

How to make gulab jamun:

Make the dough by combining the milk powder, Bisquick, butter. Add just enough whole milk to make a medium-hard dough. Divide the dough into 18-20 portions. Make balls by gently rolling each portion between your palms into a smooth ball. Place the balls on a plate. Cover with a damp yet dry kitchen towel.
Heat the oil on high and then lower the heat to medium. Slip in the balls into the hot oil from the side of the pan, one by one. They will sink to the bottom of the pan, but do not try to move them. Instead, gently shake the pan to keep the balls from browning on just one side. After about 5 mins, the balls will rise to the surface. The Gulab Jamuns should rise slowly to the top if the temperature is just right. Now they must be gently and constantly agitated to ensure even browning on all sides.
If the temperature of the oil is too high then the gulab jamuns will tend to break. So adjust the temperature to ensure that the gulab jamuns do not break or cook too quickly.
The balls must be fried very slowly under medium temperatures. This will ensure complete cooking from inside and even browning.

Sugar Syrup
The syrup should be made earlier and kept warm. To make the hot sugar syrup add mix the 2 cups of sugar to 1 cup of water. Add 4-5 cardamom pods, slightly crushed and a few strands of “Kesar”. Mix with a spoon and then heat at medium heat for 5-10 minutes until sugar is all dissolved in water. Do not overheat, that will caramelize the sugar.

Transfer this hot syrup into a serving dish. Keep warm on stove. Add the fried gulab jamuns directly into the warm syrup. Leave gulab jamun balls in sugar syrup overnight for best results. They can be served warm or at room temperature.

How to Make Gulab Jamun at home

Posted on January 25, 2009 by Sucharitha

Ingredients:

1 cup Carnation Milk Powder

1/2 cup all purpose flour

1/2 tsp baking soda

2 tablespoons butter or ghee-melted

Whole milk just enough to make the dough

For the Sugar Syrup

2 cups Sugar

1 cup water

Oil or Ghee for frying

How to make gulab jamun:

Penne with Chicken and Broccoli (Penne con Pollo e Broccoli)

Posted on January 21, 2009 by Sucharitha

Ingredients
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
4 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
1/2 large onion,
chopped 8 cups broccoli florets
1 pound chicken breast, boneless, skinless, cut into 1-inch cubes 1 box (16 ounces)
BARILLA Penne
2 tablespoons Romano cheese, grated to taste
freshly ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup
extra virgin olive oil
4 cloves
garlic, peeled and minced
1/2 large
onion, chopped
8 cups
broccoli florets
1 pound
chicken breast, boneless, skinless, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 box (16 ounces)
BARILLA Penne
2 tablespoons
Romano cheese, grated
to taste
freshly ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon
salt

BRING a large pot of water to a rolling boil over high heat.

HEAT oil in a medium-sized skillet over medium heat. Saute garlic and onions until translucent, being careful not to brown.

ADD chicken pieces; cook thoroughly. When chicken is cooked, remove from heat and set aside.

ADD broccoli to large pot of boiling water and cook until firm yet tender, approximately 4 minutes. Using a slotted spoon or skimmer, remove broccoli and add to the skillet with garlic, onion and chicken

RETURN pot of water to a boil and add pasta; cook according to package directions. Remove 1 cup of pasta cooking water and add to broccoli mixture.

DRAIN pasta and add to skillet.

TOSS with cheese and top with black pepper

Penne with Chicken and Broccoli (Penne con Pollo e Broccoli)

Posted on January 21, 2009 by Sucharitha

HEAT oil in a medium-sized skillet over medium heat. Saute garlic and onions until translucent, being careful not to brown.

ADD chicken pieces; cook thoroughly. When chicken is cooked, remove from heat and set aside.

RETURN pot of water to a boil and add pasta; cook according to package directions. Remove 1 cup of pasta cooking water and add to broccoli mixture.

DRAIN pasta and add to skillet.

TOSS with cheese and top with black pepper

Andhra Royyala Koora

Posted on January 15, 2009 by Sucharitha

My Special Royyala Koora

List of ingredients

1 pound of Large Shrimp ( Royyalu )

1 Large Onion

3 Large Green Chilies

1 Large Tomato

2 long Cinnamon sticks ( Dalchini Chekka)

4 Cardamom ( Yalukalu)

1 table spoon of Poppy Seeds ( Gasagasalu)

4 Cloves ( Lavangalu)

2 Table spoons of Dry grated Coconut (Kobari )

1 table spoon Ginger Garlic Paste

Cayenne Pepper ( Karam ) as per your spice level

Salt to Taste

5 teaspoons of Olive Oil(healthy Option & it adds great taste )

Pinch of Oregano

Cilantro ( Kotimeera) { as much as you need }

{ Pictures are for those who doesnt want to read }

Preparation

Step 1 : Clean the Shrimp ( remove the shell and tail )

Devein (removal of the gastrointestinal tract of a shrimp) the shrimp

Wash the shrimp with turmeric and water ( that really takes the smell off )

Step 2 : Cut the Green Chillies , Onion , Tomato

Step 3: Grind all the masala Items.

Step 4: Heat olive oil in a pan

Step 5 : Add the cut Green Chilli to the Olive Oil and let it turn Brown

Step 6: Add the finely chopped Onion, let them cook till they are golden brown.

Step : 7 Now Add the Chopped Tomato and let it cook.

Mean while you can chop the Cilantro

Step 8: Add all the Masala powder , Poppy Seed Powder and coconut Powder

Give it a good stir and let it cook for a few minutes.

I chopped the curry leaves too as it brings in more flavour.
I wish you can smell this when the spices were added .Its already tummy filling.

Step 9 : Add the Cleaned Shrimp to the Pan.

{ Doesnt need to be this way …this is just for fun }

Step 10 :Stir up the contents of the pan and Shrimp and let it cook

The shrimp Slowluy changes color as its cooking.

Step 11 : Once the shrimp is cooked well and the gravy is thickening add the chopped cilantro

Stir it up and let cook for another 2 minutes.

Step ready : Shrimp Curry is now ready to eat .

Enjoy your Shrimp with some Hot white Rice

Believe me it tastes amazing !!!!

Andhra Royyala Koora

Posted on January 15, 2009 by Sucharitha

My Special Royyala Koora

List of ingredients

1 pound of Large Shrimp ( Royyalu )

1 Large Onion

3 Large Green Chilies

1 Large Tomato

2 long Cinnamon sticks ( Dalchini Chekka)

4 Cardamom ( Yalukalu)

1 table spoon of Poppy Seeds ( Gasagasalu)

4 Cloves ( Lavangalu)

2 Table spoons of Dry grated Coconut (Kobari )

1 table spoon Ginger Garlic Paste

Cayenne Pepper ( Karam ) as per your spice level

Salt to Taste

5 teaspoons of Olive Oil(healthy Option & it adds great taste )

Pinch of Oregano

Cilantro ( Kotimeera) { as much as you need }

{ Pictures are for those who doesnt want to read }

Preparation

Step 1 : Clean the Shrimp ( remove the shell and tail )

Devein (removal of the gastrointestinal tract of a shrimp) the shrimp

Wash the shrimp with turmeric and water ( that really takes the smell off )

Step 2 : Cut the Green Chillies , Onion , Tomato

Step 3: Grind all the masala Items.

Step 4: Heat olive oil in a pan

Step 5 : Add the cut Green Chilli to the Olive Oil and let it turn Brown

Step 6: Add the finely chopped Onion, let them cook till they are golden brown.

Step : 7 Now Add the Chopped Tomato and let it cook.

Mean while you can chop the Cilantro

Step 8: Add all the Masala powder , Poppy Seed Powder and coconut Powder

Give it a good stir and let it cook for a few minutes.

I chopped the curry leaves too as it brings in more flavour.
I wish you can smell this when the spices were added .Its already tummy filling.

Step 9 : Add the Cleaned Shrimp to the Pan.

{ Doesnt need to be this way …this is just for fun }

Step 10 :Stir up the contents of the pan and Shrimp and let it cook

The shrimp Slowluy changes color as its cooking.

Step 11 : Once the shrimp is cooked well and the gravy is thickening add the chopped cilantro

Stir it up and let cook for another 2 minutes.

Step ready : Shrimp Curry is now ready to eat .

Enjoy your Shrimp with some Hot white Rice

Believe me it tastes amazing !!!!

Suchi Garalu Special

Posted on January 2, 2009 by Sucharitha

Suchi Garalu Special

Posted on January 2, 2009 by Sucharitha

31 Ways to Praise God !!!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted on December 29, 2008 by Sucharitha

God the Creator

“Creator God, I praise you because you made the heavens, even the highest heavens, and all their starry host, the earth and all that is on it, the seas and all that is in them. You give life to everything, and the multitudes of heaven worship you’. . . . ” (Nehemiah 9:6).
The Only God “God, I praise you because you are the LORD, and there is no other; apart from you there is no God. . . .” (Isaiah 45:5).

The Almighty God
“O LORD God Almighty, who is like you? You are mighty, O LORD,” and I praise you . . . .” (Psalm 89:8).

The Everlasting Father, the Ancient of Days
“I praise you, Lord, as the Ancient of Days (Daniel 7:9), the Everlasting Father (Isaiah 9:6), who lives forever and ever. . . .”

A Loving God
“I praise you because you are a loving God, whose very nature is love. . . .” (1 John 4:16).

A God of Justice
“Lord, I praise and magnify you, who is just and the one who justifies those who have faith in Jesus. . . .” (Romans 3:26).

The Trustworthy God
“Heavenly Father, I give you my praise and adoration, because you are a “faithful God, keeping [your] covenant of love to a thousand generations of those who love [you] and keep [your] commands. . . .” (Deuteronomy 7:9).

A Merciful God
“You, O Lord, are a gracious and merciful God,” (Nehemiah 9:31), and I praise you for your great mercy. . . .”

God my Refuge, my Fortress
“I praise you, Lord, for you are my mighty rock, my refuge. . . .’” (Psalm 62:7).
A Longsuffering, Persevering God
“Father, I praise you because you are patient with [all your children], not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance’ (2 Peter 3:9). Thank you for your patience with me.

. . .”
The Only Wise God

“I give praise to you, my Father, the only wise God [my] Saviour’ (Jude 1:25). May all glory and majesty, dominion and power, be yours both now and ever. . . .”
The Holy One
“Holy, holy, holy are you, Lord God Almighty, who was, and is, and is to come. . . .” (Revelation 4:8).

A Personal God
“I praise you, God, because you are a personal God, who gives me the honor of knowing you personally, just like you did to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. . . .” (Matthew 8:11).

A Giving God
“Praise and honor be yours, O God, because you are a generous God, who did not even stop short of giving your own Son (John 3:16). . . .”

The Provider God
“I praise you today, Lord, as my Jehovah-jireh, who will generously provide all [I] need’. . . .” (2 Corinthians 9:7).

The Shepherd God
“I bless your name and praise you as my Jehovah-rohi, who will shepherd me and guide me in the paths of righteousness for your name’s sake” (Psalm 23:1-3).

God my Victory
“Praise to you, my God, because you are my Jehovah-nissi, God my victory, who always leads [me] in triumphal procession in Christ’. . . .” (2 Corinthians 2:14).

God my Peace
“I praise you with all my heart, Lord, because you are my Jehovah-shalom, the God of peace [who] will soon crush Satan under [my] feet. . . .” (Romans 16:20).

The God Who Heals
“Father, I praise you because you are the Lord who heals me. . . .” (Exodus 15:26).

The God of All Comfort
“Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort. . . .” (2 Corinthians 1:3).

The God of Miracles
“Lord, I praise you because You are the God who performs miracles; you display your power among the people’. . . .” (Psalm 77:14).

A Forgiving God
“I want to bless you with my praise, Father, because you are a forgiving God, gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and abounding in love’. . . .” (Nehemiah 9:17)

The Burden-Bearer
“Praise be to the LORD, to God [my] Savior, who daily bears [my] burdens’. . . .” (Psalm 68:19).

A Faithful God
“I praise you because your love, O LORD, reaches to the heavens, your faithfulness to the skies’. . . Great is your faithfulness’. . . .” (Psalm 36:5; Lamentations 3:23).
God the Blessed and Only Ruler, King of kings and Lord of lords
“All honor and praise be to you, my God, the blessed and only Ruler, the King of kings and Lord of lords’. . . .” (1 Timothy 6:15).

God the Liberator
“I praise you because You are my help and my deliverer; O LORD’. . . .” (Psalm 70:5).

The Lifter of My Head
“Father God, I praise you because you are a shield around me, O LORD; you bestow glory on me and lift up my head’ when I am weary or depressed. . . .” (Psalm 3:3).

A God of Light
“I praise you, Lord, because you are my light and my salvation,’ and because you know what lies in darkness, and light dwells with you’. . . .” (Psalm 27:1, Daniel 2:22).

A God of Joy
“I give you my praise, O Lord, because you have granted [me] eternal blessings and made me glad with the joy of your presence’. . . .” (Psalm 21:6).

The God Who Answers Prayer
“I praise and honor you, Father, because you are a God who loves to answer prayer, and who begins to answer even before I begin to pray” (Isaiah 65:24).

The God of All the Earth
“I praise and adore you, Lord, as the Holy One of Israel. . . [my] Redeemer. . . the God of all the earth’. . . .” (Isaiah 54:5).