Leibster blog Award !!

Hi everyone, hope you all are doin great. 
I have a little news to share with you, My blog has been nominated for Leibster Blog Award by Love to Experiment of My Food Treasures.
The Liebster Blog award is meant to be given to fellow bloggers to recognize new and up-and-coming blogs that has less than 200 followers.
Thanks a ton dear for giving me this award. So honored to receive your nomination.

With the award comes 11 questions and a responsibility to pass on the award to other 11 bloggers.
So Here we go.....

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rules of the award: 

1. Write 11 random facts about yourself.
2. Answer the 11 interview questions you've been given by the person who nominated you.
3. Fabricate 11 new questions.
4. Nominate 11 bloggers who have less than 200 followers and mention them in your post.
5. Tell the person who nominated you, along with the people whom you've nominated.

  

Some random facts about me :

1.  I love making food but not so great at baking.
2.  Favorite food is Hyderabadi harees.
3.  I have a huge sweet tooth and ice cream is my weakness .
4.  I love painting.
5.  I love my kajal...cant even think of stepping out without it.
6.  I love spending time making food with my family .
7.  My dream is to travel all around the world.
8.  I love to shop.
9.  I love cleaning my home and making it look pretty.
10.  I love being out in nature and admiring gods creations.  

 

Questions I was asked :

1. What is it about you that makes others happy?

A.  I think they are happy with me because i 'm a good listener and i give them all the time they   need. It’s not always easy, but listening tells others that you are genuinely interested in them as a person, and who doesn’t like that?

2. What gives meaning to your life?

A.  My Family ♥:)♥

3. What did you want to be when you were 11 years old?

A.  I wanted to be a doctor. A cardiologist to be exact.

4. If didn't make it happen, why not?

A.  But as I grew up I wanted to pursue a career in Biotechnology as I was really interested in the subject.

5. Is there anything that you would avoid in your kitchen?

A. Unhygienic conditions.

6. Which one would you prefer - a trip to the Mountains or Islands?

A. Islands

7. If you were given a chance to change something in your life, what would it be?

A. I don't think I want to change anything in my life, I'm absolutely satisfied and very happy with what all God has given me....:D

8. Which brings more joy to your heart - cooking or cleaning?

A.  Cooking (for my family).

9. What is your idea of a good movie?

A.  It should be out of ordinary but still enjoyable. I like fantasy and sci-fi movies .

10. While traveling by train, would you prefer to sit facing forward or backward. Why?

A.  Backwards :p....I pretty much enjoy watching the things go in the opposite direction , feels like I'm traveling back in time.

11. Is blogging a necessity or pass-time for you?

A.  Pass-time which has become an addiction now.

And my 11 questions for my nominees are: 

1. When you were a kid, what did you want to be when you grew up?
2. What’s your favorite thing to have for dessert?
3. If you could travel back in time where would you want to go?
   
4. Did you ever wish you had a different name? If yes, what name?
5. Where do you live and what do you like most about living there?
6. If you could trade places with any TV character who would it be?
7. Your favorite cuisine?.
8. What was the first thing you made in your kitchen?
9. What is the one feature you’d change about yourself and why? 
10. What are your interests other than blogging?
11. What inspired you to begin blogging? 

And now here are my nominees for the Award ...

1. Sowmya of Nivedhanam
2. Asiya omar of My Healthy Happy Kitchen
3. Rosh of Chef Al dente
4. Latha madhusudan of Fork n Folks
5. Ramya Krishnamurthy of lemonkurry
6. Viya of SpiceNFlavors
7. Neela manogar of Indian Food Nest
8. Nayana of Nayanas-kitchen-kreations
9. Sajina Bishar of Saju's tastes.
10. Rashida shaik of  Inherited Recipes 
11. Priya sateesh of Food Lovers.... 

 And thanks again to Love to experiment for the Liebster Award nomination! 

 

Have a wonderful day everyone ♥

 

Carrot-Capsicum Uttapam / Indian pancakes

 Uttapam is a delicious and super quick breakfast recipe made from rava / semolina with 
     different kinds of  veggies as toppings also called as savory indian pancakes.
     Here's a yummy uttapam recipe that's really easy to make.

 

Ingredients :

1. Rava / semolina - 2 cups
2. Curd - 2 cups
3. Onion - 1 finely chopped
4. Carrots - 2 grated
5. Capsicum - 1 finely chopped / grated
6. Salt - as per taste
7. Cumin seed powder - to sprinkle
8. Red chilli powder - to sprinkle

Method :

1. Mix the rava and yogurt together in equal quantities to form a batter.
2. Let it rest for about 30 minutes.
3. Then add salt as per your taste and mix well.
4. It should have the consistency of pancake batter so add a little water to have the right consistency.
5. Heat a skillet and Pour a ladle full of batter and spread gently. 
6. Add the chopped onions, capsicum and carrot on top. 
7. Sprinkle some cumin seed powder and red chilli powder.
8. Drizzle a little oil around the edges for cooking.
9. Let it cook for a couple of minutes on one side and then flip. 
10. Cook for another couple of minutes, till its done.
11. Serve hot with coconut chutney or any chutney of your choice.

                        Enjoy and Good luck :)

                                           

                                                 

 

Linking to:

Jagruti’s Pancake Day celebration

,Nivedhanam, CookCookandCook and Thoushaltcook

Jagruti's Cooking Odyssey & The Mad Scientist's Kitchen 

What is with my cuppa and Nupur's page
Winter Food - 30 Min Challenge @ - Sizzling Tastebuds  

Pooran poli / Pooran roti

Ingredients :

 

For pooran :

 

1. Chana dal / Split Bengal gram  - 2 cups
2. Jaggery / sugar - 1 1/2 cup 
3. Fennel seeds / saunf - 1 tbsp
4. Oil - 2 tbsp

For the dough :

1. Wheat flour / all purpose flour - 2 cups
2. Salt - a pinch
3. Oil / ghee - for smearing

Method : 

 

For pooran :

1. Wash and cook chana dal along with jaggery in a pressure cooker till the dal is soft and completely done.
2. Meanwhile dry roast the fennel seeds on medium flame till it emits a pleasant aroma, cool and grind into fine powder.
3. When the dal is done, drain the excess water and mash it with a wooden masher or you can even blend it in a mixer. 
4. Add the fennel seed powder to the dal paste and mix well.
5. Heat oil in a large vessel and add the dal paste into it and fry for a few minutes.
6. Cook till the mixture thickens and is completely dry. 
7. Remove and let it cool to room temperature.    

For the dough :

1. Combine the wheat flour, salt and oil/ghee in a bowl and knead into a soft dough using enough water.
   Cover the dough with a muslin cloth and allow it to rest for atleast 30 minutes.
   Divide the dough into equal portions and keep aside.
2. Roll out each portion of the dough into a small poori. 
3. Place a portion of the filling mixture and fold the edges of the dough over the filling. 
4. Again roll out each stuffed ball into a flat chapati.
5. Heat a griddle or tawa on medium to low flame 
6. Put the chapati on the griddle and cook till light golden then apply oil / ghee and flip to cook on the other side.
7. Cook the chapati till golden brown on both the sides applying oil on each side.
8. Serve hot.

                      Enjoy and Good luck :)

 

Linking to :

Authentic Indian Sweets w Giveaway at Nivedhanam