WHEAT FLOUR IDIYAPPAM / WHEAT FLOUR STEAMED SEVAI / WHEAT STRING HOPPERS / GOTHUMAI IDIYAPPAM Enriched wheat flour may be a good source of iron, thiamine, niacin, calcium, and vitamin B6, in addition to the above nutrients. Whole wheat may be a decent source of several vitamins and minerals, including selenium, manganese, phosphorus, copper, and folate. INGREDIENTS 1 cup wheat flour
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LAL MAAT ALOO KI SABJI / RED SPINACH COOKED WITH POTATO /TAMBDI BHAJI /AMARANTH Indian Red spinach is known for its high nutritional value including iron, vitamins and minerals. Doctors opine that the brighter your food colour is, the better it is for your health. Red spinach tops the charts when it comes to offering
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SWANJHRO / SWANJHRE JI BHAJI / SINDHI STYLE DRUMSTICK FLOWERS RECIPE /BENEFITS OF DRUMSTICK FLOWERS BY DISHA LAHORI BENEFITS OF DRUMSTICK FLOWERS Each part of the drumstick tree — leaves, fruit, flowers and roots — is edible and has been used for generations. … It is deemed as a superfood. The flowers have such a delicate and soft texture,
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RUSK DABELI / DABELI BITES / DABELI TOAST BY DISHA LAHORI Dabeli, kutchi dabeli or double roti is a popular snack food of India, originating in the Kutch or Kachchh region of Gujarat. It is a sweet snack made by mixing boiled potatoes with a special dabeli masala, putting the mixture in a ladi pav (burger bun), and
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BEETROOT TOMATO SOUP BY DISHA LAHORI INGREDIENTS 3 Tomatoes (large sized, cubed) 1 Beetroot ( cubed) 1 Onion (medium sized, cubed) ½ inch Ginger piece 4 garlic 1 cup water veg stock – 1 tbsp Butter 1 bay leaf Salt to taste Pepper pwdr to taste Fresh cream [ optional ] METHOD Heat butter in a cooker . Add the bay
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BROCCOLI CUTLET / BROCCOLI TIKKI BY DISHA LAHORI Broccoli is a good source of fibre and protein, and contains iron, potassium, calcium, selenium and magnesium as well as the vitamins A, C, E, K INGREDIENTS Broccoli – 1 cup finely grated [ USE A FINE GRATER ] Potato boiled and mashed – ¼ cup Onion –
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PLUM SALSA BY DISHA LAHORI A plum a day may keep anxiety away. Plums. Plums are relatively low in calories, but contain a fair amount of important vitamins and minerals. Just one plum packs 481 mg of vitamin C, which is 530% of the DV (3). It’s also rich in potassium, vitamin E and the antioxidant lutein, which may benefit eye health INGREDIENTS 2
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COCONUT MILK CHAAS / VEGAN BUTTERMILK / DAIRY FREE BUTTERMILK BY DISHA LAHORI Coconut milk is a versatile ingredient and an excellent milk alternative. Like other coconut products, it may provide health benefits. Consuming moderate amounts of coconut milk may be able to lower cholesterol and promote weight loss. Benefits of Coconut Milk Lowers blood pressure and cholesterol. Builds muscle and helps reduce fat. Is rich in
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PEACH ICED TEA By DISHA LAHORI Iced tea is a form of cold tea. Though usually served in a glass with ice, it can refer to any tea that has been chilled or cooled. It may be sweetened with sugar, syrup , honey , jaggery or fruit slices /pulp . Peach tea contains powerful antioxidants that
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JACKFRUIT APPE /JACKFRUIT APPAM / JACKFRUIT NEI APPAM /JACKFRUIT FRITTERS / HALASINA HANNU MULKA Jackfruit appam or Jackfruit sweet paniyaram is called Gaarige in Tulu . One of the traditional Mangalorean dishes during the monsoon season. Delicious sweet idlis made from ripe jackfruits . Jackfruit appes tastes heaven when had fried in ghee. They taste the best
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JACKFRUIT IDLI / HALASINA HANNINA KADUBU / PELATA GATTI / GIDDE / PONSA MUDDO It is a steamed rice cake. A traditional dish from Karnataka especially coastal and malnad regions. Delicious sweet idlis made from ripe jackfruits made especially in jackfruit season during the summers. Traditionally, jackfruit idlis are steamed in banana leaves, teak leaves for
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MATKI SALAD / MOTH BEAN SALAD / MATKI CHAAT / HEALTHY SPROUTS SALAD RECIPE Moth beans are rich in antioxidants like phenols, carotenoids and flavonoids. These antioxidants help reduce the risks of cardiovascular disease, certain cancers and age-related degenerative conditions. Studies have shown that the germination of moth bean sprouts help enhance their antioxidant properties. Moth beans contain calcium
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DRUMS OF HEAVEN BY VIDHUBALA A food rich in protein, chicken can help with weight management and reduce the risk of heart disease. Chicken contains the amino acid tryptophan, which has been linked to higher levels of serotonin (the “feel good” hormone) in our brains. Chicken is rich in an array of important nutrients and can be an excellent addition
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CURRY LEAVES ONION TOMATO CHUTNEY Kadi patta or curry leaves are not only popular spices but they are packed with several health benefits too. Ensure you take curry leaves in various forms for good health. Commonly used as seasoning, this leaf adds a special flavour to every dish. But there is more to the humble curry leaf than simply
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HOW TO MAKE CURRY LEAVES POWDER Kadi patta or curry leaves are not only popular spices but they are packed with several health benefits too. Ensure you take curry leaves in various forms for good health. Commonly used as seasoning, this leaf adds a special flavour to every dish. But there is more to the humble curry leaf than
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CABBAGE CORN SABJI Half a cup of cooked cabbage has about a third the vitamin C you need for the day. It also gives you doses of fiber, folate, potassium, magnesium, vitamins A and K, and more. Cabbage is loaded with lots of chemicals that help ease swelling in your tissues. This helps protect you
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CURRY LEAVES COCONUT CHUTNEY RECIPE / KADIPATTA NARIYAL CHUTNEY Coconut curry leaves chutney is an aromatic and flavourful condiment that tastes great with southindian breakfast items . As the name suggests, the main ingredients of this lip smacking chutney are fresh coconut and curry leaves. Kadi patta or curry leaves are not only popular spices but they are
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AGATHI KEERAI PORIYAL / AGATHI KEERAI MOONG DAL STIR FRY /AGATHI KEERAI KOOTU /HUMMING BIRD TREE LEAVES RECIPE /अगेती के पत्तों में छिपा है सेहत का खज़ाना / Agathi Keerai, an omnipotent spinach, is capable of curing not only physiological but also psychological problems of human beings. Its botanical name is Sesbania grandiflra having precisely 63
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BROKEN WHEAT PONGAL / WHEAT RAVA PONGAL /SAMBA RAVA PONGAL / DALIA PONGAL Pongal is a traditional dish served mostly during breakfast in tamil nadu . It is a rice lentil dish that is often prepared in south Indian homes to offer to GODS during puja. This traditional South Indian breakfast is simply amazing! It’s light, delicious and goes
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LUCKNOW FAMOUS MAKHAN MALAI / MALAIYYO / DAULAT KI CHAAT BY SHWETA GALINDE Makhan malai is one of Lucknow’s most famous dessert. Its airy, sweet, fluffy and cloud like consistency makes it disappear in your mouth in no time. Makhan Malai or Malai Makkhan also called ‘Malaiyo or Nimish is a sweet snack made from
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MORINGA PARATHA RECIPE / DRUMSTICK LEAVES PARATHA / HEALTHY BREAKFAST RECIPE PM Narendra Modi eats this to boost immunity – Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi claimed he eats drumstick parathas once or twice a week to stay fit and healthy, and advised his people to do the same as he celebrated the first anniversary of
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HEALTHY DRUMSTICK LEAVES DOSA / MORINGA DOSA Moringa, a nutrient-packed superfood that comes from the Moringa oleifera tree in India, has been used for centuries in Eastern cultures to alleviate headaches, ease constipation, stimulate the immune system, promote weight loss, and increase libido. Modern research suggests moringa can help lower cholesterol, balance blood sugar, and ease other
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BUTTER MURUKKU BY GUNJAN TIWARI PATHAK Murukku is the south indian variation of north indian chakli. Murukku recipes usually contain rice flour and urad dal flour. There are many easy murukku recipes like potato murukku, peanut murukku, cashew murukku, mullu murukku, pottukadalai murukku, rava murukku recipes. These savory snacks are very easy to make. Butter murukku
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SEEM PAAL SWEET RECIPE / SEEM PAAL PALKOVA / THIRATTU PAAL / COLOSTRUM MILK SWEET Therattipal | Palkova is a traditional Indian dessert made with just 2 main ingredients, Milk and Sugar. WHAT IS COLOSTRUM / CHEEK MILK ? It is the milk which the cow / buffalo produces after delivering a calf for first
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MANGALOREAN PUNDI RECIPE | RICE DUMPLINGS RECIPE / UNDE KADUBU RECIPE | HOW TO MAKE MALNAD STYLE PUNDI GATTI | UNDLIGE RECIPE | AKKI PUNDI RECIPE BY SUSHEELA POOJARI Pundi or Pundi Gatti, usually a round shaped soft rice dumpling belonging to Mangalorean cuisine, native to Tulu Nadu region of India, prepared by soaking, grinding, tempering, cooking and finally steaming
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RAGI COOKIES BY SHWETA GALINDE INGREDIENTS FOR 16 COOKIES [ 1 cup – 240 ml ] 6 tbsp unsalted butter, at room temperature 5 or 6 tbsp granulated or castor sugar 1/2 cup whole wheat flour 1/2 cup ragi or finger millet flour 2 tbsp cocoa powder [ optional ] 1/8 tsp salt [ avoid
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KARAM CHUTTALU / ANDHRA JANTHIKALU SNACK RECIPE BY KUSUM UMASHANKAR Karam Chuttalu is a traditional Andhra savory snack recipe. INGREDIENTS 1 cup besan flour 2 cup rice flour Oil for deep frying 2 tbsp hot oil/ ghee for dough 1 tbsp ajwain Salt 1 or 2 tsp or as per taste kashmiri red chilli Powder 2 tbsp White Sesame Seeds
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QUICK OIL FREE CHICKEN FRY A food rich in protein, chicken can help with weight management and reduce the risk of heart disease. Chicken contains the amino acid tryptophan, which has been linked to higher levels of serotonin (the “feel good” hormone) in our brains. Chicken has a lot of nutritional value that makes it a noteworthy
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MAHARASHTRIAN ONION PEANUT CHUTNEY BY NIMU Spicy Maharashtrian Chutney is an easy and incredibly flavorful condiment. It has a very sharp tart and tangy taste with overpowering garlic flavor. This chutney is special in Maharashtra regions. This chutney goes well with almost every snack item also with vada pav . The main ingredient for this
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EGGLESS PARSI MAWA CAKE / IRANI MAWA CAKE BY TAMANNA Decadent, delicious and arguably the butteriest delight, mawa cake is a must-have. Mawa cake is a moist, dense, decadent and delicious Indian cake. It is not overly sweet and makes for a perfect accompaniment along with your tea or coffee. This eggless mawa cake is a cardamom-spiced eggless buttery cake with
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HIGH PROTEIN SUGAR FREE BARS BY DISHA LAHORI Protein bars can be a convenient way to add , protein, vitamins, and minerals to your diet. Also, they may curb appetite, fuel a workout, or support muscle repair after exercise. They provide the post-workout nutrition your body requires to build new muscle tissue, fixing whatever minute muscle tears occurred in the
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CURRY LEAVES DOSA / KARIVEPILLAI DOSAI Commonly used as seasoning, this leaf adds a special flavour to every dish. But there is more to the humble curry leaf than simply flavour. Packed with carbohydrates, fiber, calcium, phosphorous, irons and vitamins like vitamin C, vitamin A, vitamin B, vitamin E, curry leaves help your heart function
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PONNANGANNI KEERAI PORIYAL / KEERAI PORIYAL Keerai poriyal is a side dish recipe made with greens from Tamil nadu. This keerai masiyal is best comfort food . We can try this recipe with any greens like spinach / chowli / amaranth etc . A South Indian side dish that goes well with any South Indian
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PONNANGANNI PARUPPU MASIYAL / KEERAI PARUPPU MASIYAL Keerai masiyal is a side dish recipe made with greens and dal from Tamil nadu. This keerai masiyal is best comfort food . We can try this recipe with any greens like spinach / chowli / amaranth etc . It can be made with toor dal or mung
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BADAM PISIN FALOODA A falooda is a South Asian version of a cold dessert made with noodles. It has origins in the Persian dish faloodeh, variants of which are found across West, Central, and South Asia. Traditionally it is made by mixing rose syrup, vermicelli, and sweet basil seeds with milk, often served with ice
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HEALTHY BANANA SMOOTHIE BY RAKHIS RASOI Banana shakes are a popular drink made by blending bananas with other ingredients. Many people enjoy banana shakes as a convenient breakfast option, quick snack, component of their fitness routine, or strategy to help reach their weight goals. Bananas are a rich source of complex carbs, which can increase
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HEALTHY STAR FRUIT JUICE BY RAKHIS RASOI Star fruit can provide many health benefits and be an excellent addition to the diet. Practitioners of Ayurvedic and traditional Chinese medicine, for example, use it to treat a fever, a sore throat, a cough, asthma, headaches, and skin problems. Having a diet rich in fruits and vegetables
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BIOTIN LADOO FOR HAIR GROWTH AND GLOWING SKIN Biotin is a B vitamin found in food. It helps the body convert food into energy and plays many other important roles in health. Biotin boosts the health of the hair and nails, supports a healthy pregnancy, and helps manage blood sugar levels, among other benefits. Biotin, also known
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GHOL BHAJI KI MUTHIYA / CHIVAL MUTKULEY BY RAKHIS RASOI Very famous gujarati Farsan Muthiya made with very healthy leafy vegetable called … भाजी / घोल भाजी / nuniya / kulfa/ loni bhaji /ghol bhaji Purslane Leaves or Ghol, Chival are weeds. Extremely nutritious and you would be amazed to read the health benefits Purslane is a green, leafy vegetable that can be
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LASORA KA ACHAAR / GUNDA PICKLE BY RAKHIS RASOI Gunda (Gum Berry) is known as ‘Lesoda ‘ in North India . These raw fruits are available for a very limited period of time from March to June in summer . It is believed that Gunda has anti-diabetic properties Gunda is also known as Fragrant Manjack,Gumberry, Labeda, Lasora,Indian Cherry,Bird Lime,Clammy Berries
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Ram ladoo is a popular street food snack from Delhi. These are basically fried pakoras or vadas made from moong dal and chana dal batter. However they are called as ram ladoo It is deep fried till it is cooked and crisp.It is topped with green chutney and tamarind chutney . Like other chaat recipes, grated radish julienne is used
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SOFT AND FLUFFY RICE FLOUR IDLI INGREDIENTS 1 cup whole urad dal 3 cups rice flour METHOD Clean , wash , rinse the dal . Soak it for 3 – 4 hoursGrind urad dal to a smooth thick batter .Add water as need for grinding . Tansfer to a big vessel . Add rice flour
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HEALTHY GUAVA BEETROOT JUICE BY DISHA LAHORI Packed with essential nutrients, beetroots are a great source of fiber, folate (vitamin B9), manganese, potassium, iron, and vitamin C. Beetroots and beetroot juice have been associated with numerous health benefits, including improved blood flow, lower blood pressure, and increased exercise performance. Guava juice is a great source of Vitamin C which helps one fight
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CHICKEN KOLA URANDAI Chicken Kola Urundai / chicken Balls are deep fried minced mutton balls made with beautifully spiced masala. This is a famous dish from Tamil Nadu, a South-Indian state. It can be served as both an appetizer and as a side-dish. This is a very simple recipe. Kola urundai has a unique texture, it
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POORNAM BOORELU [ SUIYAM / SUGIYAM / SUYYAN / SUZHIYAM /PANIYARAM / SUSIYAM / SUGIYAN ] Indian sweet Purnam Burelu is made of Chana dal, Jaggery, Cardamom powder being the flavor enhancer and the outer casing is the same as the dosa batter made of urad dal and rice. Poornalu is the traditional Indian sweet
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MENTHI VANKAYA RECIPE [ Andhra Style Fenugreek Spiced Baingan ] BY KUSUM UMASHANKAR Methi Vangaya is a stuffed baingan sabzi where brinjal is stuffed with spice powders and then fried until it becomes soft and crispy. Serve this delicious Baingan Ki Sabzi along with Sambar and Steamed Rice. INGREDIENTS Baby brinjal – 500 grms Oil
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MENTHI KHARAM MASALA (multipurpose Andhra style masala) BY KUSUM UMASHANKAR INGREDIENTS Chana dal -2 tablespoons Urad daal – 2 tablespoons Dhania seeds – 4 tablespoons Jeera – 3 tablespoons Methi seeds – 1/2 tablespoon Dried red chillies – 8 or 10 or as per taste Oil -1 tablespoon METHOD Heat oil in a thick pan,
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BENGALI CHANAR DALNA / BENGALI CHANAR KOFTA CURRY KUSUM UMASHANKAR Chanar dalna is a simply delicious niramish (means without onion and garlic) or vegetarian cottage cheese curry of bengali cuisine. Onion and garlic are not used for making this authentic chanar dalna recipe as it’s traditionally connected with bengali’s niramish or veg kitchen. Fresh homemade
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BENGALI CHANAR BORA / COTTAGE CHEESE NUGGETS / PANEER FRITTERS BY KUSUM UMASHANKAR INGREDIENTS Milk – 1 litre Lemon juice or vinegar – 2 tbsp Sugar – 1 tsp Roasted jeera pwdr – ½ tsp Chilli pwdr – ½ tsp Salt to taste Maida – 1 tbsp as knead for binding [ try adding less
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JIGARTHANDA RECIPE / MADURAI SPECIAL JIL JIL JIGARTHANDA / HOMEMADE INSTANT JIGARTHANDA DRINK / HOW TO MAKE JIGARTHANDA DRINK Jigarthanda is a cold beverage, that is famous in the South Indian city of Madurai in Tamil Nadu . It is generally prepared and served at roadside stalls as a refreshment during the Indian summer. The basic ingredients include milk, almond gum, sarsaparilla root syrup [
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