MINT RAITA/PUDINA RAITA

MINT RAITA/ PUDHINA RAITA INGREIENTS METHOD Take all ingredients one by one in a mixie jar . Add ½ cup  curd  and grind to smooth paste  –  avoid adding water . Now add the remaining curd and pulse beat once. Transfer to a serving bowl and give a good mix making sure the spices are

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MUTTON SEEKH KEBAB RECIPE

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Sweet BANANA wheat flour appe

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NO FRY VADA PAV

NO OIL NO BESAN NO FRY VADA PAV INGREDIENTS METHOD  Watch the video – NOTES Instead of vada pav stuffing you can use any potato sabji . FOR MORE RECIPES CLICK ON THE NAMES BELOW:-  LIKE OUR FACEBOOK  PAGE   – https://www.facebook.com/virtual.treat.for.foodies

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HIGH PROTEIN SALAD RECIPE FOR GYM WORKOUTS

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BELL PEPPER SALAD RECIPE

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HEALTHY CURRY LEAVES SOUTHINDIAN BREAKFAST RECIPES

CURRY LEAVES SOUTHINDIAN BREAKFAST ITEMS Curry leaves can be beneficial for your skin, hair and overall health. Apart from adding them to the tadkas of your food, you can also chew fresh curry leaves every morning on an empty stomach. Mostly we add in tadkas, but kids usually discard the leaves. Also we don’t chew the

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HOMEMADE TAHINI RECIPE

TAHINI SAUCE RECIPE Tahini, sometimes called tahina, is a ground sesame butter or paste that’s traditionally used in Middle Eastern cuisine.  Tahini or tahina is a Middle Eastern condiment made from toasted ground hulled sesame. It is served by itself or as a major ingredient in hummus, baba ghanoush, and halva.  Tahini, also called “tahina” in some

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Lemon rice recipe / CHITRANNA

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SNAKE GOURD ROASTED COCONUT GRAVY

SNAKE GOURD ROASTED COCONUT GRAVY /  PODALANGAI PORICHA KUZHAMBU INGREDIENTS PREPARATION METHOD . Pressure cook the bottle gourd + roasted moong dal or masoor dal + tomato upto 2 to 3 whistles till soft . [not mushy ] Add the coconut paste + 1 ½  cup of water into the cooked gourd and mix well.

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TAMARIND PUMPKIN GRAVY RECIPE

TAMARIND PUMPKIN GRAVY RECIPE INGREDIENTS Pumpkin cubes – 250 to 300 grms Tamarind marble size soaked in 1 cup hot water Jaggery – ½ or 1 tsp Oil – 1 tbsp Mustard seeds + jeera – 1 tsp Methi seeds –  ½ tsp Onion finely chopped – 1 Grated ginger – ½ tsp Green chilli

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MUTTON BONES SAMBAR RECIPE

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COCONUT POHA RECIPE

COCONUT POHA INGREDIENTS Poha –  2 cup [ medium ] Freshly grated coconut – 5 to 6 tbsp Onion finely chopped – 1 big Green chilli chopped – 2 or 3 or as per taste Sugar – ½  tsp [ optional ] Oil – 2 tbsp Mustard seeds + jeera – 1 tsp Curry leaves

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soft and spongy coconut shell idli recipe

COCONUT SHELL IDLI RECIPE INGREDIENTS Cooking is not just about following the recipes. It is more about your perception of a dish , creativity , innovation and  a process guided by instinct and sensibility. One should know to play with a recipe . We can always use alternative ingredients or a different technique etc .

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STRRET STYLE CHICKEN KHEEMA

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SINDHI STYLE CHICKEN CURRY RECIPE

SINDHI STYLE CHICKEN GRAVY RECIPE INGREDIENTS Chicken with bones – ½  kg Oil – 2 or 3 tbsp Whole garam masala – few cardamom /clove / bayleaf/ star anise/ black cardamom /cinnamon Onion thinly sliced – 3 big Ginger garlic paste – 1 tbsp Green chill – 2 whole Tomato puree – 2 Chilli pwdr

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MANGALOREAN FISH CURRY RECIPE

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CHEESE Corn capsicum sandwich recipe

CORN CAPSICUM SANDWICH INGREDIENT Boiled Corn – 1 cup Capsicum finely chopped – 1/2 cup Olive oil – 1 tsp + butter – 1 tbsp Oregano or mixed herb – 1 tsp Red chilli flakes – 1 tsp Pepper pwdr – 1/4 or 1/2 tsp Garlic finely minced – 1 tsp All purpose flour /

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HOW TO MAKE MANGALORE STYLE CRAB CURRY

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Pepper chicken

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TASTY AND HEALTHY CRAB RASAM RECIPE

CRAB RASAM Crab meat is high in phosphorous, which is an important mineral to the growth of bones and teeth. People who are at a high risk for osteoporosis should increase their crab intake for the calcium and phosphorous that crab meat provides. Crab is packed with protein, which is important for building and maintaining muscle.

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BANANA IDIYAPPAM

BANANA IDIYAPPAM INGREDIENTS Rice flour/Idiyappam flour – 1 cup Nendram pazham OR  small ripen yellow banana puree – ½ cup Ghee / coconut oil -1 teaspoon Fresh grated coconut – ½  cup Boiling hot water – ¼ cup or as needed Salt to taste METHOD Roll boil a cup of water . Take the rice

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BUTTER GARLIC MUSHROOM FRY

BUTTER GARLIC MUSHROOM FRY Mushrooms are rich in the B vitamins: riboflavin, niacin, and pantothenic acid. The combination helps protect heart health. Riboflavin is good for red blood cells. Niacin is good for the digestive system and for maintaining healthy skin. Mushrooms don’t just taste nice. They also pack a nutritional punch as they are loaded with vitamins, promote a healthy

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BASIL LEAVES GREEN CHUTNEY

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TINDA GRAVY RECIPE

SIMPLE TINDA GRAVY RECIPE Tinda is also called as Indian squash, round melon, Indian round gourd or apple gourd or Indian baby pumpkin. When fresh, Tinda is soft with a mild flavor similar to a cucumber. Tinda is a water-rich vegetable; it keeps your body cool and healthy. It also increases urinary flow, which helps excrete toxins

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BOONDI SALAD / BOONDI CHAAT

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HOW TO CUT AND CLEAN LIVE CRABS

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KERALA FISH CURRY WITH COCONUT MILK

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KANIYAKUMARI SPECIAL INNIPPU THENKUZHAL MITTAI RECIPE

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HOW TO MAKE Beetroot idli and dosa

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PIRANDAI CHUTNEY / ADAMANT CREEPER THUVAIYAL RECIPE

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CELERY RICE

QUICK CELERY RICE RECIPE Celery contains vitamin C, beta carotene, and flavonoids, but there are at least 12 additional kinds of antioxidant nutrients found in a single stalk. It’s also a wonderful source of phytonutrients, which have been shown to reduce instances of inflammation in the digestive tract, cells, blood vessels, and organs. It is rich

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PURPLE CABBAGE IDIYAPPAM

PURPLE CABBAGE IDIYAPPAM In comparison to green cabbage, red cabbage contains 10x more vitamins, cancer-fighting flavonoids, and a winning amount of antioxidants which improve eye, teeth, bone, & immune health. This red vegetable is the powerhouse of dietary fibers, good quality carbohydrates, potassium, plenty of vitamins and other essential minerals. The dark pigment of the

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PURPLE IDLI AND DOSA / PURPLE CABBAGE IDLI AND DOSA RECIPE

PURPLE IDLI AND DOSA / PURPLE CABBAGE IDLI AND DOSA RECIPE In comparison to green cabbage, red cabbage contains 10x more vitamins, cancer-fighting flavonoids, and a winning amount of antioxidants which improve eye, teeth, bone, & immune health. This red vegetable is the powerhouse of dietary fibers, good quality carbohydrates, potassium, plenty of vitamins and

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SURAN / YAM ROAST

SURAN YAM  ROAST Suran or Elephant foot yam helps detoxify your body by keeping your internal organs clean. It flushes out toxins and keeps your liver, intestines, and stomach free from pathogens. Suran is rich source of Omega-3 fatty acids. Thus, it improves the good cholesterol and reduces the bad cholesterol, which in turn helps in reducing

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HONEY CHILI LOTUS STEM

HONEY CHILI LOTUS STEM / CRISPY FRIED LOTUS STEM / SWEET & SPICY LOTUS STEM /VEG  STARTER RECIPE  Lotus stem is a great source of Vitamin C, which helps boost the immunity of a person and fight viral infections. 3. The root also contains essential minerals like zinc, magnesium, copper and iron, which help the body

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BEETROOT BEANS PORIYAL

BEETROOT BEANS PORIYAL Beets are loaded with vitamins and minerals yet low in calories and fat. They’re also a good source of several key nutrients, including folate, manganese, and copper. French beans or Snap beans are all rich in vitamins A, C, and K, they are a good source of folic acid and heart protective calcium

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DELHI STYLE CHOLE

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WHITE SAUCE CHICKEN  PASTA RECIPE Pasta is a type of food typically made from an unleavened dough of wheat flour mixed with water or eggs, and formed into sheets or other shapes, then cooked by boiling or baking. White sauce is also known as béchamel sauce and has it’s origin in French cuisine. Classic béchamel sauce is made with butter, flour and

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RAW BANANA ROAST RECIPE

RAW BANANA ROAST RECIPE Green bananas may provide some additional nutrients and benefits that yellow bananas do not. They’re rich in resistant starch and pectin, which are filling, improve digestive health and help lower blood sugar levels.  HEALTH BENEFITS OF RAW BANANAS Rich in vitamins. Raw bananas or green bananas comprise most essential vitamins and minerals. … Great for diabetics. …

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CHICKEN SANDWICH  A chicken sandwich is a sandwich that typically consists of boneless, skinless chicken breast or thigh served between slices of bread, on a bun, or on a roll. A delicious mix of mayonnaise, chicken, pepper and some veggies spread on the bread, all done at home in no time. This quick and easy

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PURPLE CABBAGE SOUTHINDIAN STYLE STIR FRY

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POTATO ROAST RECIPE

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