MASALA PODI FISH FRY RECIPE / MEEN VARUVAL INGREDIENTS METHOD Clean the fish by thoroughly washing it – Refer here FISH RECIPES Rub it with salt and keep aside for 5 minutes . Wash ,rinse and drain the water completely . Pat dry with a kitchen towel . [so that the marinade sticks ] Take a
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IDLI RECIPE WITH CASTOR SEEDS / KOTTAIMUTHU IDLI RECIPE NOTE As per Wikipedia – Raw castor bean is toxic . Also, castor seeds or oil can be allergic to some people. The hull [ outer hard covering ] contains a deadly poison called ricin. Castor beans, sometimes used in traditional therapies, contain ricin one of the most toxic substances known.
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BELL PEPPER CHEELA RINGS INGREDIENTS METHOD Cut peppers into rings ( ¼ inch thick), carefully remove any attached stems and seeds and set aside Mix all the ingredients with enough water till you get the consistency of dosa batter or beaten egg. Heat your non stick pan, add just enough oil to barely coat the
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MORINGA LEAVES RICE Moringa powder can be used to protect tissue (liver, kidneys, heart, and lungs), and to reduce pain. Antioxidants help protect cells against free radicals, which are produced by digesting food, smoking, and exposure to radiation. Antioxidants from plant-based sources such as moringa powder are considered best. INGREDIENTS PREPARATION – Cook rice till completely
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HEALTHY AVACADO SALAD FOR WEIGHTLOSS INGREDIENTS METHOD Whisk the olive oil, lemon juice, garlic , oregano, salt and pepper pwdr together until blended. Combine the veges and mix well . Finally sprinkle feta cheese/ paneer + coriander leaves / mint / dill leaves . Refrigerate for sometimes and serve.
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CURD OATS RECIPE / THAYIR OATS Oats is a healthy super food high in fibre and low in fat making it a wonderful substitute against complex carbs. Regular consumption of oats is suppose to lower the bad cholesterol and aid in weight loss as well. Since, this recipe uses minimal spices, it is lighter on
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SAGGUBIYYAM PUNUGULU / SAGO PAKORA / SABUDANA VADA WITHOUT POTATO Saggubiyyam (sabudana) punugulu is a snack food typically made in Andhra Pradesh, India. They are sometimes called challa punugulu owing to the use of buttermilk or curd in the recipe, preferably sour. INGREDIENTS METHOD In a large bowl take sabudana and rinse well with water. Drain off the water. Soak sago in buttermilk
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HARIYALI MATAR POHA RECIPE / GREEN PEAS POHA RECIPE INGREDIENTS METHOD Rinse poha in a colander under running water 2-3 times until they soften, and then drain out all the water.Cover and keep it aside. Grind coriander leaves + mint leaves+ ginger + garlic + green chilli + jaggery + lemon juice + salt into
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BATATA KAAP/ BATATYACHE KAAP Batata Kaap a popular Maharashtrian recipe are shallow fried potato slices coated with some spices and semolina. It is slightly crisp from outside while soft from inside. This can be served as a side dish with dal-rice or roti-sabzi. INGREDIENTS [ adjust ingredients as per taste ] METHOD Peel and Wash
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SOUTHEKAYI AVALAKKI RECIPE / HOW TO MAKE CUCUMBER POHA A must try quick and healthy breakfast. Cucumber adds a beautiful flavour to the poha and it’s super refreshing and comforting to eat. INGREDIENTS1 cup poha1 cup grated cucumber3 tbsp grated coconutSmall finely chopped onion1/2 tsp Sugar2 tbsp finely chopped coriander leaves1 tbsp oil1 tsp mustard
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MORINGA LEAVES VADA / DRUMSTICK LEAVES FRITTERS / KEERAI VADA INGREDIENTS2 cups chopped moringa leaves or keerai Amaranth leaves or spinach1/2 cup chana dal1 onion finely chopped2 or 3 red or green chilli1 small piece of ginger1 . 5 tsp fennel seedsSaltPinch of baking sodaOil for deep frying PREPARATION METHOD Take the ginger + red
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PUI METULI SABJI /POI KE BEEJ / MALABAR SPINACH SEEDS COOKED WITH POTATO /KODI PASALAI SEEDSPui Mituli – hidden gem of Bengali cuisine that turns the seeds of Malabar spinachinto a soulful dish called Pui Mituli It’s a dish that celebrates Bengal’s love for- using every part of a plant, embodying the idea of “zero
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ULLI THEYAL RECIPE / Ulli theeyal is a thick tamarind based shallot gravy made with fresh roasted and ground coconut spice paste. This is a classic Kerala pearl onion curry, served with rice typically. INGREDIENTS METHOD Firstly, soak tamarind in hot water for 15 – 30 minutes and extract juice . Dry roast coconut till golden
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KARELA KI SABJI INGREDIENTS METHOD Wash and wipe the karela. Slice it and discard the seeds. Heat 1 tbsp oil in a pan , add the karela and mix well. Cover and cook for few mins till it is soft . In the same , heat 1 tbsp spoon and crackle the jeera. Add onions
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ALOO BEANS KI SABJI INGREDIENTS METHOD Heat some oil in a pan or kadai. Add some cumin seeds (jeera) to it. Fry till they start to splutter. Also add a pinch of heeng (asafoetida). Add diced potatoes to the pan. Fry them for 3-4 minutes till they start to brown very slightly. Now add chopped
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BEETROOT MASALA PORIYAL INGREDIENTS METHOD Dry roast fennel seeds+ jeera+ pepper+ red chilli + garlic for a min.Add the coconut and stir fry till light golden. Cool it and grind into coarse powder and keep aside. Heat oil in a pan. Add onion + green chilli + curry leaves and stir fry till translucent. Add
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CRAB SANDWICH INGREDIENTS NOTE – Adjust ingredients as per taste METHOD Boil or pressure cook the crab. Deshell the cooked crabs and shred the meat and keep aside. Heat oil in a pan . Stir fry the onions till translucent. Add ginger garlic paste and stir fry till raw smell leaves . Add the masala
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PRAWNS SATAY RECIPE INGREDIENTS NOTE – if you don’t have tandoori pwdr , use ½ tsp garam masala pwdr PREPARATION METHOD Whisk hung curd really well till creamy . Mix all dry spices in it one by one . Marinade is ready . Apply the marinade all over the fish. Make sure that the masalas
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