Happy's Cook

Sunday, February 02, 2014

Varutharacha Chicken Curry Recipe | Kerala style Chicken Curry| My 100th Post (Mom's Special Recipe)

Yet another milestone for  Happy's Cook, it's 100th post.  When my mom was there, we planned something special for this occasion. But somehow my mom's signature recipe came as my 100th post. I am really happy and blessed to present you all this simple and yummy chicken curry which my mom makes. I usually make Chicken curry differently (I will try to post that too). But Jany likes this chicken curry which they make it in my home. So two weeks back, he was asking for this chicken curry and I tried it on that Sunday. It came out really well. Here we go for the recipe:
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Sunday, January 19, 2014

Prawn Masala Recipe

I really love Prawns from my childhood. I taste the variety of prawn dishes when I visit restaurants since my mom doesn't make it often at home. She was not interested in prawns because of its mild sweet taste. After I start cooking, I make it myself whenever I wish to have. Once I forced mom to taste it and she said this was my best recipe so far and it tasted awesome. We usually prefer small Prawns when compared to the big ones. Keeping the cleaning and de-veining process in mind, I ordered it in Supreme seafood. This time Happy had it for the first time and she really loved it, even though it is a bit spicy. Off to the recipe:

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Saturday, January 18, 2014

Gobi Manchurian Dry Recipe | Cauliflower Manchurian

After a week of work in the office, I am in a mood to enjoy the weekend by cooking and blogging. Planning to try some new bakes and sweets after a long time. And coming to today's post, its Gobi Manchurian. The word Gobi Manchurian reminds me of my golden hostel days. Almost every Saturday we friends, get starters either Veg or Non-Veg from a nearby small hotel. My friend Angavai always goes for Gobi and the way she describes the taste of that Gobi makes me smile now. It is also one of my favorite veg recipes.
Final Pictures Updated on 8th August 2016 
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Sunday, January 12, 2014

Ven Pongal Recipe | Khara Pongal | Ghee Pongal | Pongal Special Recipes

I started to work again after my maternity break and it is really hard for me to manage the blog now. Yet, I am trying my level best to share some recipes. This Ven Pongal recipe was there in my drafts for such a long time now and thought of posting it before this year’s Pongal. Pongal is not my favourite breakfast while Jany loves to have it with Sambhar.  So, I make it once in a while.
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Sunday, January 05, 2014

Paneer Butter Masala Recipe - Restaurant Style

Happy New year to all my readers and friends. With my mom's blessing, I am here to blog again in this lovely space which holds my mom's memories. Coming to today's post, it is everyone's favorite Paneer Butter Masala. Whenever we go to restaurants and if I planned to have a veg dish then, PB masala or Gobi is my choice. I make it often in my home for dinner. If I don't have fresh cream readily in my pantry, I use milk instead. Homemade or store brought paneer can be used. I will share homemade paneer recipe in the near future.   

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Saturday, December 07, 2013

Learning to live without my Mom - In a short break from blogging

Hi Friends,

It is with a very heavy heart that I write to say I'll be taking a short break from blogging.

As you can see, it has been quite a while since I last posted. My sweet mother passed away very unexpectedly. It was very hard for me to accept this terrible fact.

My Mom was everything to me. She left us too early. She molded me to live independently and taught me everything to take good care of my family. She is the one who supports all my efforts and enjoys wholeheartedly whatever I do. She is the greatest mom in the whole world.

We used to talk on the phone every day, a number of times and share almost everything that happened on that day now and then. I miss all those calls and the moments we shared together won't come back again. I cry every day when I remember all my happy moments with her.

Happy's Cook is my Mom's blessing and I want to continue it throughout my life,  at least to honor my mom's cooking skills.

I ran into tears when I saw the text www.happyscook.com in my Mom's mobile after she passed away. She was the one who was very much excited and thrilled after seeing Happy's cook. She feels proud and enjoys spreading it to her well wishers. Most of my recipes will have her influence and you can find a word about her in most of my blog posts.

Amma, "Things could not be any better than having you in my life. I have never met anyone as wonderful as you and no one can replace you in my life.
I really miss you".

Thanks everyone for your support until now and do support me in the future.

Warm Regards,
Happy's Cook - Divya

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Sakkarai Pongal
Poosanikai Halwa (white Pumpkin)/Ash Gourd Halwa
Rava Kesari
Aval Urundai with Jaggery/Poha Balls
Aval Payasam(with Jaggery)/Poha Payasam
Paal Kozhukattai(with Sugar)
Ellu Urundai/ Sesame Seed balls
Vella Kozhukattai / Modhagam (Modak)
Pasi Paruppu Payasam/ Moong Dal Payasam (Kheer)
Unniyappam/Neyyappam
Semiya Payasam/Vermicelli Kheer
Suzhiyam/Susiyan
Motichoor ladoo
Paruppu Poli/ Puran Poli
Corn Flour Halwa
Adhirasam
Carrot Halwa/Gajar Ka Halwa
Mysore Pak(Krishna Sweets style)
Gulab Jamun(with Khoya)
Paal Payasam
Maa Ladoo/Pottukadalai Urundai
Sakkarai Pongal(without milk)/Sweet pongal
Sweet Pidi Kozhukattai
Thengai Poorna Kozhukattai
Chakka Pradhaman
Sarkara Varatti(Sweet Banana Chips)
Ada Pradhaman
Chakka Varatti(Jackfruit Jam)
Rasgulla
Thirattipal(Palkova)
Rasamalai
Vattayeppam
Kalkandu Pongal
Akkaravadisal
Pazham Pori
Banana Dosa(Chef Venkatesh Bhat Recipe)
Rava Ladoo
Ellu Poorna Kozhukattai
Ragi Kozhukattai
Badam Halwa
Aval Kesari
Besan Ladoo
Peanut Butter Marshmallow Fudge
Khajoor Ka Halwa(Chef Venkatesh Bhat Recipe)
Semiya Kesari
Poha Ghee Ladoo(Aval)
Palada Pradhaman
Milk Kesari
Pachaipayaru(Green Gram) Suzhiyam
Pachaipayaru(Green Gram) Ladoo
Malai(Paneer) Ladoo
Boondi Ladoo
Bread Gulab Jamun
Tirunelveli Wheat Halwa
Coconut Burfi
Sweet Bonda(Wheat Flour Unniyappam)
Munthiri Kothu
Achu Murukku(Achhappam)
Sweet Diamond Cuts
Wheat Rava Sweet Pongal
Makkan Peda
Wheat Flour Kesari
Green Gram Poli
Paneer Kheer
Green Gram Sago Payasam
Pineapple Kesari
Vella Seedai
Jackfruit Ela Ada
Therali Kozhukattai
Jackfruit Appam
Kaju Kathli
Vettu Cake(MuttaiKose)
Ashoka Halwa
Samai Sweet pongal
Health Mix Ladoo
Mango Kesari