Sometimes it's those little unexpected things in life that can make a big difference to us. 

Today was a day with surprises. First there was a phone call from my school friend who has been my close friend from 1957, till now we have contact with each other and we had a long chat. Then from morning suddenly my favourite site could not be logged in. Without sharing my experiences I feel lost. They say na in tamil mandai vedichchu poydum.

Today is my Office colleagues Birthday with whom I have worked for 36 years and we were very close. For his wife also I only selected name after they got married. Today I phoned him to wish him after a long time and he was so surprised and we had a long chat.

Today is my another close friend's Birthday with whom I used to travel in train and also in Contract Bus and our offices were nearby. It was a surprise that she came home with Payasam and flowers and Plantain. I felt happy because getting a flowers and plantain sitting at home from a Sumangali is very great for me. Also I could offer thambulam to her. Aadi Velli has been very good for me. Also I was happy that I could give her Ven pongal, Rava Kesari and she enjoyed.

Only thing I am missing my favourite site. Hope that is also solved by tomorrow

Photo of Palak, Onion Tomato thoku and dahi rice

Archana to Saibaba

Every Thursday I do Archana to Saibaba and get his blessings. Today I thought let me share the Archana done by me with you all. Also we have Saibaba temple where I stay and every Thursday I go there. Two weeks back Baba was looking very divine with Salwai. So I thought of sharing that also with you all. The archana which I did to Saibaba is the one given by Soldier recently when I met her in Kantha's house. May Saibaba bless all of you and fulfill all your wishes

Recipies for Palak Milagootal,Alu Palak, Tomato Thoku

Here are the recipies for Palak Milagootal, alu Palakand Onion and Tomato Thoku

Palak Millagootal

Boil the Palak with salt and haldi , then grind it

Grind Coconut, jeera and Red chilli

Boil Moongdal in cooker

Finally add the Palak grinded, grounded coconut  and dal and boil . When done bagar it with rai, urad dal and chana dal fried in oil.

Alu Palak

Fry onion in oil , then add the boiled potato, when it is well fried add tomatoes, then palak and add sambhar masala or garam masala according to your choice

Onion and Tomato Thoku

In Oil fry rai, uard dal, chanadal, when ready add  green chilly, ginger, onion and then add kadipatha and
tomatoes. Then add salt and haldi and LG powder. Then grind this fine . Again in oil add this grounded paste and make it thick. Thoku is ready to eat

Today's menu

Yesterday my dh had brought Palak. So today I made two in one, i.e. Palak Milagootal for lunch and Alu Palak for breakfast to have with Chapathi. Then I also made onion and tomato thoku which will go well with Milagootal. So here is the spread, enjoy and let me know how it is.

My Golu of last year

Please visit my Golu of last year