Yearly Archives 2017

Kaju Katli – Easy Diwali Sweets

October 12, 2017 Diwali Sweets, Holi Recipes, Sweets/Desserts  6 comments

Kaju Katli – the very name drives many of us crazy ?!? This is a very rich and exotic sweet. U can find this in any sweet stall and as far as I know this is the most expensive one!! But once u make it at home, am sure U will agree with me that homemade is the best!! I had posted this Kaju Katli recipe long back, have updated with new pics and video! 🙂

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Carrot Burfi – Carrot Besan Burfi

October 10, 2017 Carrot, Diwali Sweets, Holi Recipes, Sweets/Desserts  5 comments

Carrot Burfi is a mouth-watering sweet perfect for Diwali. This is yet another sweet which does not need sugar syrup consistency. It is a no fail recipe even beginners can try. Nobody will be able to find out that it is made out of carrot. The combo of besan makes it taste like carrot mysore pak. Though the procedure for mysore pak is different. I have grated carrot and used it here. Chk tips for other options.

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Besan Murukku – Kadalai Mavu Murukku

October 9, 2017 Diwali Snacks, Gokulashtami Recipes, Savoury Snacks  No comments

Am sure you all are busy preparing for Diwali. Me too. This year lets begin with a kara kara muru muru snack. Yes Besan Murukku is an easy, crunchy murukku perfect for the season. Usually murukku is made with a combo of rice flour & urad dal or gram dal flour. This is quite a different variety compared to it. It is spicy, though u can adust spice levels as per your preference. Recipe with video..

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Cabbage Rice – Rice Varieties

October 4, 2017 Bachelor Friendly Recipes, Cabbage, Lunch Box Menu, Rice Varieties  2 comments

Cabbage Rice is an easy and simple rice variety perfect for lunch box. It is very flavourful and quick to make as well. Thinking of a menu for lunch box or for kids is always a struggle. This is very apt for both. Dont know how I missed to post this here as this is a favourite at home. My mom makes this quite often. U can make good use of left over rice too. This Cabbage Rice and a simple raita will be a complete meal.

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My Magic Pan Blog Anniversary

October 2, 2017 Others  No comments

Today is My Magic Pan Blog Anniversary. Yes! My Magic Pan is entering into its 5th year of blogging! “Friends I have come up with an idea of starting a blog….” This is how my blogging journey started same day in 2013. Just started as a hobby out of my passion for cooking and today it is my IDENTITY! 🙂 The name My Magic Pan has added magic to my name as well. Yes! People call me Magic-Sundari, MagicPan-Sundari… Am so happy and thankful to each and everyone of you for supporting me all these years and hope to get the same in the future too.

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Sweet Potato Tawa Fry – Sweet Potato Fry

September 25, 2017 Kootu / Poriyal Varieties, Potato Recipes  One comment

Tawa frying veggies has been my long time wish. I have seen many people tawa frying yam. I made this Sweet Potato Tawa Fry last week and it was a super hit. I somehow feel like making some non-veg as it resembles fish fry. Sweet Potatoes were the best to tawa fry as they get cooked very quickly. They were sweet, spicy, crispy.. Yumm!! I guess this will be on repeat mode for a while. 🙂 All u need is to plan 30 mins for the marinating part, otherwise it can be made in just 15 mins. Check my sweet potato fry recipe too.

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Paal Kesari – Milk Kesari – Kesari Using Milk

September 21, 2017 Navaratri Special, Sweets/Desserts  3 comments

Paal Kesari or Milk Kesari is a simple South Indian sweet. I made this for the 1st day of Navaratri (today). Perfect for this festive season and for sudden cravings/guests. It is very similar to the normal Rava Kesari. The addition of milk gives it a magical taste. It tasted more like a halwa! The needed ingredients are always available at home. All u need is 15-20 mins. Do check my Semiya Kesari, Pineapple Kesari & Aval Kesari recipes too.

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Red Capsicum Soup – Roasted Capsicum Soup

September 19, 2017 Bell Pepper/Capsicum, Soups  One comment

Soups are recently in demand at home, since the weather has started changing. Its getting really cold. I feel, a hot bowl of a filling soup in the evenings is a better alternative to tea/coffee. Later a light supper/dinner would do, to finish the day. This Red Capsicum Soup had been in my to do list since a long time. I usually prefer the green and yellow peppers as I feel the red ones have a slight fruity flavour. But the red ones served best in making this soup. It was so flavourful. The colour is very attractive to tempt kids as well. Check my other soups HERE

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Masala Paniyaram – Masala Kuzhi Paniyaram

September 14, 2017 Breakfast/Dinner, Kids Bay, Snacks / Starters  5 comments

Masala Paniyaram is a simple snack made from left over idli/dosa batter. When the batter becomes sour or old I make this. It is a simple recipe which can be made without any prior preparation. Can be had for breakfast/dinner too. Perfect for kids as it has a good dose of vegetables and looks colourful/attractive. I have already shared the traditional recipe of kuzhi paniyaram before, this is a quick & instant version. If u are looking for sweet verions of paniyaram check this or this!

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Beetroot Chutney – Beetroot Coconut Chutney

September 12, 2017 Beetroot, Chutney Recipes, Side Dish for Idli/Dosa  2 comments

Beetroot Chutney, the very name is so unique.. I am not a big fan of beetroot, all I end up making is this simple poriyal or this soup! My favourite is halwa though 🙂 I can’t think of anything else. I had some beetroots sitting in the fridge and did not want to make the same old dishes as above. So made this chutney, though I was skeptical in the beginning. Trust me it tasted so good! Went on well with idli, dosa and even with hot rice.

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