Separation...... Is it necessary???????? -Part I

Life is full of surprises.We all are born as toddlers and then grow as days pass on...And we are bound to have ups and downs, togetherness and separation.A baby cannot stay in her mothers embrace forever.She learns to be on her own as she grows.Changes are unavoidable....That doesnt mean that they are harmful.Infact we discover new things about ourselves when we are on our own.So separation for a short while is definitely healthy in my opinion.I must tell u that I got out of my home once I completed my higher secondary .It was the first time I was away from my parents for the entrance exam coaching.It was a short stay .My parents used to visit me on weekends....and I used to long to be at home.Those few days seemed to be so long for me.And my separation did not end there.I got into an Engineering college which was fully residential.So another 4 years went on.Then I got a job in Chennai which again put me into a hostel life of 3 years.....

One thing I wud say is I never regret for being away from my parents.It is not that I dont love them but all these days of being apart from my family has taught me to be independent and given me confidence.

Thengai Pal Rasam (Tempered coconut milk):

This is a very simple yet a favourite dish of mine.My mom had taught this recipe even when I was doing my schools.It has a very suttle flavour of the coconut milk and the coriander leaves.Goes well with steaming hot rice and any spicy fry.Try it at home , sure u'll like it.

Here goes the recipe,

Ingredients:
1.Coconut Milk-3 cups(extracted from half of a coconut)
2.Tomatoes-1 Medium size (or) lemon half
3.Green chillies-2 (slitted)
4.Garlic-2 cloves(crushed)
5.Cumin Seeds- a pinch
6.Mustard seeds- a pinch
7.Turmeric powder-a pinch
8.Curry leaves -a sprig
9.Coriander leaves -a handful
10.Salt- as per taste
11.Oil - 1 tblspn

Procedure:
Heat Oil in a wok.Once it is hot add mustard seeds .Add the cumin seeds once they start crackling .Then add the curry leaves ,chillies and garlic.Once they are done add the tomatoes .Cook them until they turn mushy.Add the turmeric powder,salt and then the coconut milk.Stir it occassionally.Reduce the flame and cook until the first boil comes.
Switch off the stove and garnish with chopped coriander leaves.
Yummy thengai pal rasam is ready.

Wud love to come up with a pic soon.

The inauguration !!!!!

Happy to Inaugurate this blog .I pray that God will bless this small effort and make it a blessing for many of us.

See you all with many interesting posts in the coming days....!