Ragi Adai (a twist to the adai batter)

Author : Devi      Blog : Devi's Blog      Date : 5/23/2013 4:07:00 AM

'I usually add ragi flour to left over idli/dosai batter. So I thought of trying the same to the cracked wheat, lentils and sago adai batter I had and usually make. It turned out really good and yummy :) You can find the Cracked Wheat, Lentils n Sago Adai recipe here'

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Fun Idli Shapes (Cookie Cutters) - Kids Friendly

Author : Devi      Blog : Devi's Blog      Date : 5/22/2013 4:56:00 PM

'Making fun shaped or rather cutting out fun shaped idlis for my kid with cookie cutters :) '

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Milani Color Statement Lipstick - "Teddy Bare" swatch

Author : Devi      Blog : Devi's Blog      Date : 5/21/2013 7:29:00 PM

'A nice everyday wear color for my NC 45 skin tone.. I got it from CVS..Nice creamy finish, pigmented and natural is how I'll describe this lipstick.. '

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Scrambled Eggs With Jalapeno

Author : Devi      Blog : Devi's Blog      Date : 5/19/2013 10:15:00 PM

'This just your usual scrambled eggs with a flavorful touch of Jalapeno!Number of Servings - 2Ingredients:Eggs - 2Jalapeno - 2 bigOnion - 1/2 choppedSaltPepper (freshly ground)Turmeric Powder - a pinch (optional)To Temper:Mustard seedsUrad DalProcedure:Heat oil in wok, splutter items to temper. Add onions and saute wellAdd the jalapeno and saute well. Break the eggs into the wok and add all the powders and scramble itCook until the eggs are doneTrust me... Jalapeno is just so flavorf(...)'

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Deal buys and some products I like...

Author : Devi      Blog : Devi's Blog      Date : 5/16/2013 4:37:00 PM

'This post mainly contains pictures of my deal steals and products I like. If you are on my FB Page, you would've have seen these before.. like as soon as I get it from sale I post it on my FB page so that you can buy it on sale too :)  Right now, I'm not sure if these are still on sale or not...From Charming CharlieMy Planner for $1 from TargetMy current Fav Cleanser - got this for around $10 after a $5 off coupon from manufacturer and a sale offer with CVS card (reta(...)'

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Instant Paruppu/Pottu Kadalai Thuvaiyal Mix

Author : Devi      Blog : Devi's Blog      Date : 5/14/2013 6:42:00 PM

'I use to love this as a kid and now I make this often :) I remember when we go trips, Amma use to make vathal kulambu, rice and this paruppu thuvaiyal mix. It is the best combination ever! Just add water to the mix and thuvaiyal is ready :)This is an instant mix.. can be prepared in a jiffy!Number of servings - 2Ingredients:Pottu kadalai -  1/2 cupRed chilli - 2 to 3Garlic - 2 podsSaltProcedure:Just make a powder of all ingredients in the blender. Paruppu thuvaiyal podi is read(...)'

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IPSY

Author : Devi      Blog : Devi's Blog      Date : 5/11/2013 2:08:00 AM

'Want to know more about this bag?? Head over to my FB Page.. '

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The Secret Ingredient to a RED chutney - tip to boost the red color

Author : Devi      Blog : Devi's Blog      Date : 5/10/2013 5:43:00 AM

'I learnt this tip from my MIL. The secret ingredient is " a variety of RED CHILLI"... no, I'm not kidding :) There are different type of red chillies. The one we normally use in Indian cooking is very hot and spicy. The color it adds to the food differs depending on the type. But there is one type of red chilli that adds immense color without adding spicy-ness. It is usually curly looking (the one from India) and long. This is not as crispy as the normal ones we use..I was wond(...)'

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Grammarics' Pictorial Grammar Guide - Review and Giveaway!

Author : Devi      Blog : Devi's Blog      Date : 5/8/2013 4:02:00 AM

'"Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever" - Mahatma GandhiI started this post by quoting Gandhi's words. It's very true. Learning is a never ending process.I got the opportunity to review "Grammarics' Pictorial Guide To Common Errors In English Usage". Once I started reading the e-book, I was hooked on. I couldn't divert my mind, until I completed the reading. This is such a practical book with pictures that explains commonly committed mis(...)'

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Peanut Sundal - easy evening snack..

Author : Devi      Blog : Devi's Blog      Date : 5/7/2013 2:27:00 AM

'Do you all do evening snacks on a regular basis?? (I mean.. not the kids. I know when we have kids its not snacks for just the evening, but a whole day :) )And when the kid does not eat sundal??.. don't we all ignore somethings when the kid does not like it :) Anyways, I do make sundal for just us rarely.. in a jiffy. Today was one such day.. and when I started making, I was just wondering what others do??Number of servings - 2Ingredients:Raw Peanuts - 1 cupOnion - 1 smallJalapeno -(...)'

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Black Eyed Peas Curry

Author : Devi      Blog : Devi's Blog      Date : 5/1/2013 4:32:00 PM

'I had this sitting in my pantry idly for a long time! Last time I cooked it.. as sundal. So wanted to try something different this time... Number of servings - 3-4Ingredients:Black eyed peas - 1 and 1/2 cupOnion - 1 choppedTomato - 1 choppedLemonCilantroSaltRed chilli powder - 1 spoonCumin powder - 1/2 spoonAmchur powder - 1/2 tspCoriander powder - 1 spoonGaram masala powder - 1/2 spoonTo Grind:Tomato - 1 Cashew nuts - 5Jalapeno - 1Garlic - 5 podsGinger - 1 inchTo Temper:C(...)'

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Surprise Gift From Mont Bleu

Author : Devi      Blog : Devi's Blog      Date : 4/29/2013 4:07:00 PM

'Hello Ladies!! Now a days I'm better being regular at my FB Page  ... so in case you want to know what is going on frequently :)I received this surprise gift from Mont Bleu past holiday season. I know its a bit late to blog about it.. but I was in India that time, on a long vacation...... They sent a customized file with my birth sign on it.. isn't it cute? Also a crystal embedded tweezers and crystal earrings and the most amazing pen also with a crystal studded (...)'

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Antique Jhumkas - 2

Author : Devi      Blog : Devi's Blog      Date : 4/25/2013 6:22:00 PM

'Got these jhumkas from JhillMilll Fashion Accessories when I was in India. The background is a custom printed semi tussar silk saree.. The pic reminds so much of India :)Would you like to see like a haul post on my Indian shopping??'

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Red Poha Kozhukattai

Author : Devi      Blog : Devi's Blog      Date : 4/15/2013 3:19:00 PM

'I first had this at a friend's home and wanted to try this for a long time. Finally I got the chance to make this during the weekend. Absolutely healthy, tasty and snack-y :)No. of servings - 10-12Ingredients:Red Poha - 1/2 cupCoconut - 1/2 spoonSaltTo temper:Mustard seedsUrad dalRed chilliProcedure:Soak the poha for 10 minutes separately. In a kadai heat oil splutter items to temper. Squeeze out the water from the soaked poha and add the poha to the kadai along with coconut an(...)'

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Upcoming projects n antique jewelry

Author : Devi      Blog : Devi's Blog      Date : 4/11/2013 2:44:00 PM

'Did you get to see my antique jhumkas on my FB page ? And my upcoming projects on jewelry making....'

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New blog layout n beets chapathi

Author : Devi      Blog : Devi's Blog      Date : 4/9/2013 10:27:00 PM

'Do you like my new layout to the blog ???Made beets chapathi with leftover poori flour...'

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Fun shaped beetroot and spinach pooris

Author : Devi      Blog : Devi's Blog      Date : 4/9/2013 12:53:00 AM

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BlogLovin

Author : Devi      Blog : Devi's Blog      Date : 4/5/2013 4:35:00 AM

'Follow my blog with BloglovinJust created a bloglovin id for my blog....'

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Simple Vegetable Biryani

Author : Devi      Blog : Devi's Blog      Date : 4/4/2013 7:51:00 PM

'Don't we all love those time saving one pot meals :) This is one of that kind. The process is inspired from Vah Re Vah Chef.Number of servings - 3Ingredients:Mixed veggies - 1 cup (I used beans, carrots, bell peppers, green peas)Onion - 1 choppedJalapeno - 1 choppedGinger garlic paste - 1 spoonBasmati rice - 1 cupWater - 1 and 1/2 cupYoghurt - 1/2 cupRed Chilli powder - 1 spoonCilantro Powder (malli thool)- 2 spoonsCumin Powder - 1 spoonGaram Masala powder - 1tspCilantro choppedSalt(...)'

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Dinner plate today

Author : Devi      Blog : Devi's Blog      Date : 4/1/2013 12:08:00 AM

'Today's dinner was ragi dosai (ragi flour mixed with dosai batter and red chilli chutney)'

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