TRADITIONAL KAMBU KOOZH / HEALTHY FERMENTED BAJRA DRINK / PEARL MILLET PROBIOTIC PORRIDGE Let’s get back to our roots and make healthy and filling breakfast which is perfect for the summer. Kambukoozh is an ancient recipe, a drink mentioned in Sangam literature as healthy traditional breakfast or lunch. Rich in fibre, high in iron, calcium and vitamin B-
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MOONG DAL SABUDANA PAYASAM sorry for poor picture. INGREDIENTS [ 1 cup 250 ml ] METHOD First soak the sabudana for 30 mins before you start cooking the dal . Fry the cashew and raisins separately in ghee and keep aside . Dry roast the moong dal aromatic .colour should not change . Off the
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THOOTHUKUDI CASHEW MACAROONS RECIPE / HOW TO MAKE TUTICORIN MACAROONS / CASHEW MERINGUE / COOKIES It is a special type of macaroon available in southern Tamil Nadu especially in Tuticorin. Macaroons in general are made from ground almonds. Tuticorin macaroons are different since they have cashew nut instead of almonds as their major ingredient. It’s
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PEPPER PRAWNS MASALA FRY Eating prawns not only tickles your taste buds but they also are healthy for your body. Prawns are a rich source of selenium, one of the most effective antioxidants at maintaining healthy cells. They also contain high levels of Zinc, which is important to develop a healthy immune system. Eating prawns helps build strong
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SINDHI STYLE GREEN MOONG DAL GRAVY BY DISHA LAHORI INGREDIENTS Green moong dal – ½ cup Tomato chopped -1 Ginger chopped – 1 tsp Green chilli – 2 Garlic cloves – 2 tbsp crushed Turmeric powder – ¼ tsp Red chilli powder – 1 tsp or as per taste Asafoetida – a pinch Curry leaves
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GUJARATI LIVE KHATTA DHOKLA /GUJARATI LIVE DHOKLA BY DISHA LAHORI A fermented and steamed sour cake made from rice, black gram (urad dal) & sour yogurt. It is light and spongy. A nutritious and tasty low fat and gluten-free snack from the Gujarati cuisine. Mildly spiced with ginger and green chilies. Gujarat weddings are incomplete
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RESTAURANT STYLE EGG GRAVY Hard-boiled eggs are an excellent source of lean protein. They’ll fill you up without packing in too many calories, which is helpful if you want to lose weight. The protein in hard-boiled eggs also works alongside vitamin D to promote prenatal development. INGREDIENTS Boiled eggs – 6 Cumin seeds – ½ tsp
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WHOLE WHEAT BREAD (BROWN BREAD) BY SHWETA GALINDE CALCIUM PROPIONATE (CP) is commonly used in bread as an antifungal agent. Alternatively, sourdough can be used as a natural preservative. A BREAD IMPROVER enables the baker to create a trouble-free processing and ease in dosing, even when facing a wide range of bread, the complexity of the baking . GLUTEN helps dough to rise and lends
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SOUP STICKS ( WITH YEAST ) BY SHWETA GALINDE CALCIUM PROPIONATE (CP) is commonly used in bread as an antifungal agent. Alternatively, sourdough can be used as a natural preservative. A BREAD IMPROVER enables the baker to create a trouble-free processing and ease in dosing, even when facing a wide range of bread, the complexity of the baking . GLUTEN helps dough to rise and
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KALE LEAVES STIR FRY / KALE LEAVES PORIYAL / INDIAN STYLE SAUTEED KALE / KALE THORAN Kale Poriyal , a quick, easy and healthy side. Kale is a super healthy food and a rich source of many vitamins and nutrients. Kale is an iron-rich, beta-carotene-rich superfood. It has similar taste and nutrition as our wonder superfood Moringa leaves.
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BLACK SESAME SEEDS CHUTNEY | KARUPPU ELLU THUVAIYAL / THOGAYAL | கருப்பு எள்ளு துவையல் Ellu Chutney also known as the Sesame Seeds Chutney Recipe is one of the popular accompaniment recipes from South India. It is usually made using black sesame. Sesame with its nutty taste and flavour gives a unique taste to this til
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TOOR MASOOR DAL FRY BY DISHA LAHORI INGREDIENTS Toor dal – ½ cup Masoor dal OR moong dal– ¼ cup Onion finely chopped – 1 big Curry leaves – 1 sprig Green chilli – 1 Tomato puree – 3 Oil – 1 tbsp Butter – 1 tbsp Methi dana – ½ tsp Mustard seeds –
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EGGLESS DUCHESS POTATOES / DUCHESS POTATOES RECIPE BY DISHA LAHORI INGREDIENTS 3 medium sized potatoes [ 500 grms ] peeled and chopped 2 tbsp butter ¼ tsp salt Piping star nozzle and Bag METHOD Peel and chop the potatoes . Boil the potatoes for 18 to 20 minutes in water in a medium pot, until soft and
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SINDHI MAJUN SHEERO RECIPE /HOW TO MAKE AUTHENTIC AND TRADITIONAL SINDHI MAJUN / EASY MAJUN RECIPE BY MANJU AHUJA It is called Majun (or Majoon). A classic mithai among the Sindhis, it is basically a mix of dry fruits, nuts, coconut, milk, sugar et al. It has a semi-dry consistency and is an integral part of
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HEALTHY VEG OATS CORN DHOKLA BY DISHA LAHORI INGREDIENTS Oats – 1/2 Cup Sooji – 1/2 Cup Sour curd – 1/2 Cup Oil – 1 tbsp Ginger green chilli paste – 1 ½ tsp Salt to taste Carrot grated – ½ Cup Sweet corn – ½ cup Coriander leaves very finely chopped – 3 or
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CARROT KHEER / CARROT SEMOLINA PORRIDGE /CARROT SOOJI KHEER BY SHWETA GALINDE Carrot Kheer – Another interesting kheer variation where roasted carrots simmered in milk and mixed with sugar and nuts until it reaches a creamy consistency. It can be made ahead of time and refrigerated. Excellent way to treat your guests on parties and get
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CORN RAVA UPMA /HEALTHY BREAKFAST FOR KIDS A popular and easy breakfast recipe from south india and western india, cooked with dry roasted semolina / sooji. it can be prepared with several variations and hence it is known with different names like, uppumavu, uppuma, uppindi, uppeet etc Upma, uppumavu or uppittu is a dish originating
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POMFRET FISH CURRY RECIPE /PAPLET FISH CURRY RECIPE Known as the Indian butterfish, Pomfret or Paplet is a type of Butterfish that is widely found in South Asia, including the Indian Ocean. Delicious in taste, this fish is rich in protein and has a tremendous amount of omega 3 fatty acids. Silver pomfret is lean source of
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LOBSTER MASALA Lobsters are a family of large marine crustaceans. Lobsters have long bodies with muscular tails, and live in crevices or burrows on the sea floor. Three of their five pairs of legs have claws, including the first pair, which are usually much larger than the others. Lobster is a type of shellfish that
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GUJARATI RICE FLOUR PANKI As adorable as the name panki sounds, this food item is oh so yummy and easy to make. A panki can simply be described as a rice batter steamed in banana leaves. Panki is an all-time favourite traditional Gujarati snack, which can be thought of as thin and tasty pancakes cooked between
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GARLIC ONION / SHALLOTS CHUTNEY INGREDIENTS [ IF YOU DONT HAVE SHALLOTS USE 1 BIG ONION ] INGREDIENTS Peeled garlic – 20 Peeled shallots – 20 Red chilli – 3 or 4 or as per taste Oil – 1 ½ tsp Urad dal – 1 tsp Tamarind – a tiny piece Jaggery – a tiny
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PUMPKIN MOONG DAL CURRY BY DISHA LAHORI Yellow Pumpkin Dal Recipe is a comforting and wholesome dal made with moong dal and pumpkin. Serve with rice or phulka for a complete meal. Pumpkins contain a wealth of antioxidants. Vitamin C, vitamin E, and beta carotene support eye health and prevent degenerative damage in older adults. Moong
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TIL GUR MAWA BURFI / TIL GUD BATI RECIPE / TILKUT GUD MAWA BATI RECIPE / TIL GUR MAWA BATI RECIPE BY DISHA LAHORI Tilkut Gud Mawa Bati Recipe is an authentic sweet recipe specially prepared during the festival of Makar Sankranti or winter season. Usually we prepare numerous food items using Makar Sankranti like til ladoo, til
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TIL GUD KI REVDI / REVRI RECIPE /TIL REWARI /TIL GUD REVDI RECIPE | HOW TO MAKE TIL GUD REWARI AT HOME | TIL GUD REWARI RECIPE BY DISHA LAHORI Til revdi is a traditional Indian brittle recipe generally prepared during the festivals of Lohri and Makar Sankranti (kite flying festival). Sesame seeds or til are
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TILPATTI RECIPE | HOW TO MAKE TIL PAPAD | CRISPY TIL CHIKKI RECIPE /How to make thin crispy tilpatti/Beawar ki famous tilpatti/Makar sankranti til papdi recipe/Chikki BY DISHA LAHORI Til Chikki – Sesame Seed Bar is a traditional Indian brittle recipe generally prepared during the festivals of Lohri and Makar Sankranti (kite flying festival). It is a flavorful
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EGGLESS BROOKIES / BROWNIE COOKIES BY RUCHITA A brookie is a dessert mashup of epic proportions: it’s part brownie and part cookie. INGREDIENTS [ colour of the brookies depends on the colour of cocoa powder ] ¼ cup Wheat Flour ¼ cup All Purpose Flour /maida ¼ cup Cocoa Powder ¼ cup Caster Sugar or sugar powder ¼ tsp Baking Powder ¼ tsp Baking Soda 3 tbsp Butter 2 tbsp Milk 3 or
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RESTAURANT STYLE MUSHROOM GRAVY BY SHWETA GALINDE Mushrooms are a rich, low calorie source of fiber, protein, and antioxidants. INGREDIENTS Sliced mushroom – 2 pkt Onions chopped- 2 Ginger Garlic paste- 2 tsp Cashew nuts- 10 Whole red chillies- 5 or 6 Red ripe tomatoes – Turmeric powder – 1/2 tsp Red Chilli Powder
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BAJRA RAAB / BAJRA NI RAAB / PEARL MILLET SWEET PORRIDGE /INSTANT BAJRA PORRIDGE / KAMBU KANJI / HEALTHY BREAKFAST BY DISHA LAHORI Bajra raab is a nourishing and healing winter drink .It is a traditional warm healthy soup prepared from bajra (pearl millet) & ajwain / carom seeds infused with dry ginger powder. Bajra raab is
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FISH CURRY RECIPE WITHOUT TAMARIND Fish is filled with omega-3 fatty acids and vitamins such as D and B2 (riboflavin). Fish is rich in calcium and phosphorus and a great source of minerals, such as iron, zinc, iodine, magnesium, and potassium. The American Heart Association recommends eating fish at least two times per week as part
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HEALTHY OVERNIGHT SOAKED OATS FOR BREAKFAST Overnight oats are a no-cook method of making oatmeal. Instead of cooking your oats with liquid on the stove or in the microwave, you mix oats with the liquid and other mix-ins, and let it rest in the fridge overnight. In the morning, you have a pudding-like porridge that is perfect
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CRISPY KARELA FRY /BITTER GOURD FRY BY KUSUM UMASHANKAR INGREDIENTS Bitter gourd / karela – 2 [cut into thin circles] Turmeric powder – ½ tsp Red chilli powder – ½ tbsp Oil for deep fry Salt to taste Red chilli pwdr and chaat masala as needed to sprinkle PREPARATION Wash and pat dry the karela
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BUTTER GARLIC GREEN PEAS BY KUSUM UMASHANKAR Green Peas are a great food to have in your diet as they are sort of like a multi-vitamin because they are packed full of a variety of minerals and nutrients. Peas are a good source of vitamins C and E, zinc, and other antioxidants that strengthen your immune system.
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GUAVA DIGESTIVE PILLS / PERU GOLI /AMRUD MUKHWA BY DISHA LAHORI A mouth watering guava digestive. You’ll be left craving for more each time you pop one! Guava is rich in vitamin A, vitamin C, antioxidants, fibre, folic acid and magnesium which makes it one of the most wholesome fruits. Guava fruit helps improve the sodium
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HEALTHY GREEN PEAS SOUP RECIPE /MATAR SOUP RECIPE Peas are a good source of vitamins C and E, zinc, and other antioxidants that strengthen your immune system. Other nutrients, such as vitamins A and B and coumestrol, help reduce inflammation and lower your risk of chronic conditions, including diabetes, heart disease, and arthritis. For starters, not only
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SIMPLE AND EASY WAY OF MAKING SOFT THIN RAGI ROTI / रागी रोटी / RAGI KI ROTI RECIPE /HOW TO MAKE SOFT RAGI ROTI / EASY FINGER MILLET CHAPATHI /GLUTEN FREE RECIPE BY DISHA LAHORI Ragi rotti is a breakfast food of the state of Karnataka, India. It is most popular in the rural areas of
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SIMPLE AND EASY WAY OF MAKING SOFT THIN MAKKI ROTI / मक्की की रोटी / MAKKI KI ROTI RECIPE BY DISHA LAHORI Makki ki roti is a flat unleavened bread made from corn meal, primarily eaten in the Punjab region of India and Pakistan; and in Jammu, Himachal, Haryana, Rajasthan, Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, and Uttarakhand in
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EGG THOKKU RECIPE | MUTTAI THOKKU RECIPE | EGG RECIPE | ANDA RECIPE | EGG CURRY | EGG MASALA | EGG GRAVY | முட்டை தொக்கு BY DISHA LAHORI A Thokku is a type of South-Indian pickle, made with grated vegetables, as opposed to regular pickles that are made with bite-sized chunks of vegetables or even meat
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TRADITIONAL MAHARASHTRIAN TEL POLI BY SHWETA GALINDE You might be familiar with Puranpoli. Puran Poli is a traditional Maharashtrian treat to satisfy our sweet tooth. With some variations in the recipe, Puran Poli is made in the other parts of India and known as Holige or Bobattalu or Parappu. Puran Poli is a unique dish that blends so-called savoury ingredients such
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AMLA PICKLE / AMLA ACHAR / GOOSEBERRY PICKLE /AMLA KI KHATTI MEETHI LAUNJI BY DISHA LAHORI Awala – Amla – Indian Gooseberry is available in winter and is full of nutrients. It’s a great immunity booster. One can make different accompaniments using Awala. This pickle is sweet and sour pickle made using Awala. It’s an
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PERFECT SOFT AND THIN HEALTHY JOWAR ROTI RECIPE /JOWAR PHULKAS / BHAKRI /GLUTEN FREE ROTI FOR WEIGHTLOSS / JOWAR ROTI RECIPE | JOWAR KI ROTI | RAJASTHANI JOWAR ROTI | MILLETS ROTI | HEALTHY SORGHUM ROTI Jowar is a gluten-free and protein-rich millet Jowar or sorghum is prized as a healthy alternative to refined flour or all-purpose flour, this fibre-rich millet is cultivated extensively in
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BLACK TIL CHIKKI | BLACK SESAME CHIKKI BY SHWETA GALINDE The combination of Til and Gur also boosts immunity and guards the body from seasonal infections. Black sesame seeds are rich in healthy omega 3 fatty acids, that can lubricate the intestinal walls and help with constipation. The seeds are also rich in fibre, that can
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GUJARATI FRIED METHI MUTHIYA BY DISHA LAHORI Muthia is a Gujurati dish. The name is derived from the way it is made, from the ‘gripping’ action of the hand. It is a vegan dish. It is made up of chickpea flour, methi, salt, turmeric, chili powder, and an optional bonding agent/sweetener such as sugar and
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DETOX DIET DRINK FOR WEIGHTLOSS Detox Water Recipe For Weight Loss/ तेजी से वजन कम करना हो तो सुबह उठते ही इसे पिए / Natural Belly Slimming diet drink Detox water is made by infusing water with fruits, vegetables, or herbs. You can make your own at home using a variety of flavors. It is
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SWEET POTATO JAGGERY PARATHA / SWEET POTATO PARATHA / SHAKARKAND PARATHA Just one sweet potato gives you 400% of the vitamin A you need each day. This helps keep your eyes healthy as well as your immune system, your body’s defense against germs. The high mineral composition of this root veggie makes it a great food for
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AMLA CHUNDA /GOOSEBERRY SWEET PICKLE /AMLA JAGGERY PICKLE /AMLA MEETHI CHUTNEY BY DISHA LAHORI If the bitter taste of amla was keeping you from including it in your diet, then you must try this amla candy, which is a perfect blend of sweet and sour flavour. Having amla everyday can help boost immunity. It helps keep
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RAGI PALAK POORI BY DISHA LAHORI Ragi is rich in fibre minerals and amino acids which make it a good choice for diabetics. It also has more polyphenols than the commonly used grains like rice, wheat, and corn which help control blood sugar levels. Spinach is a superfood. It is loaded with tons of nutrients in a
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CABBAGE RICE FLOUR POORI | CABBAGE KI PURI RECIPE /GLUTEN FREE POORI /RICE FLOUR POORI / MURAURI RECIPE | Bihari recipe. Pooris made from rice flour and veges with few spices. INGREDIENTS Grated cabbage – 1 cup Rice flour – 1 cup Salt to taste carrom seeds / ajwain – ½ tsp Kalonji / onion
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HEALTHY CURRY LEAVES GREEN PEAS SOUP BY DISHA LAHORI Peas are a good source of vitamins C and E, zinc, and other antioxidants that strengthen your immune system. Other nutrients, such as vitamins A and B and coumestrol, help reduce inflammation and lower your risk of chronic conditions, including diabetes, heart disease, and arthritis. They are
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KATHIYAWADI UNDHIYU RECIPE/ GUJARATI UNDHIYU RECIPE/ કાઠીયાવાડી ચટાકેદાર ઉંધીયુ MOM’S RECIPE – JYOTI MANGALANI MADE BY DISHA LAHORI A traditional undhiyu recipe requires hours on end to make. … usually three versions of Undhiyu, matla undhiyu, Kathiyawadi undhiyu and surti undhiyu . Undhiyu, a traditional Gujarati curry prepared with many fresh vegetables and dhokli muthiya, is a must have item
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PERFECT SOFT AND THIN HEALTHY BAJRA ROTI RECIPE /BAJRA PHULKAS / BAJRA BHAKRI /GLUTEN FREE ROTI FOR WEIGHTLOSS / BAJRA ROTI RECIPE | BAJRE KI ROTI | RAJASTHANI BAJRA ROTI | SAJJE ROTI | HEALTHY PEARL MILLET ROTI BY DISHA LAHORI Bajra Roti is a traditional Indian flatbread made with bajra or black pearl millet flour making it extremely nutritious. Bajra flour is high in protein
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