Varshini

I head a story when I was young , In my language "Puli ' means Tamarind in cooking and tiger for animals. While narrating how to make Puli Sadam (rice) it seems people of the same culture considered cooking tiger meat . I consider them as Armature (LOL)

After Coming to USA only I had Waffles and learned how to make it while staying in hotels during vacation.

I used to ready stories, news ,household tips etc., from various tamil magazines like kalki, Ananda vikatan ,Mangai , Mangayar malar ,Rani,Rani muthu etc., (No TV in our home That is also a reason for reading ) . That time I ready about how to make paneer at home . I am south Indian and did not know what Paneer is. During 95 It was sold in many restaurants and I had once and Made at home once too in 96.

1. Finger Millet Powder Roasted
2. Powdered Brown sugar / Jaggery
3. Cardamom Powder, Grated Coconut

Kheer is Some sweet which in Semi Solid consistency .Can Make Kheer out of tapioca pearl, Vermicelli , Flattened rice. I tried with Almond flour

1. Equal portion of roasted vermicelli and roasted Semolina
2. yogurt (Low fat),water
3. For tempering: Mustard seeds, Cashews, Carrot, ginger, salt, chopped green chillie,oil
4. Pinch baking powder

1. Wheat Flour
2. Sliced onion
3. Sliced Ginger
4. Sliced Green Chilies
5. Salt,curry leaves, Fennel seeds,Oil for frying

It is interesting that how I learned this combination. I had Ethiopian Food in Chicago in November 2012 . There they served Injera bread with 5 curries (Veg Platter ). I tried the same with Indian spices.

Recently learned .

1. Basic ingredients to make Omelette
2. Shredded Chayote