BANANA PUTTU /KERALA ETHAKKA PUTTU | NENDRAPAZHAM PUTTU Made of steamed rice flour and grated coconut, Puttu has a unique taste and texture, which comes from the special container that it is steamed in. Traditionally, Puttu was steamed in coconut shells but now stainless steel puttu steamers are readily available in shops. This delicious steamed rice
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INSTANT OATS MASALA DOSA RECIPE / OATS BESAN MASALA STUFFED CHILLA RECIPE This is a dish that can be prepared in no time and served as a delightful breakfast or snack meal. This popular breakfast meal can be eaten any time of the day when hunger strikes. Health Benefits of Oats Oats Are Incredibly Nutritious.
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EASY AND SIMPLE GARAM MASALA RICE / QUICK PULAO MADE WITH LEFTOVER RICE / GARAM MASALA CHAWAL A quick, flavourful dish made from fresh or leftover rice. this garam masala rice goes well with any veg or non veg curry or gravy. It tastes almost like a biryani or pulao . This recipe is similar to
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CHETTINAD TOMATO CHUTNEY Chettinad cuisine is the cuisine of a community called the Nattukotai Chettiars, or Nagarathars, from the Chettinad region in sivagangai district of Tamil Nadu state in South India, India. Chettinad cuisine is perhaps the most renowned fare in the Tamil Nadu repertoire. It uses a variety of spices and the dishes are made with
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PEPPER POHA / MILAGU AVAL / KALIMIRI POHE INGREDIENTS Poha – 2 cup of regular poha Onion finely chopped – 1 Jeera – 1 tsp Whole black pepper – 1 tsp or 1 ½ tsp or as per taste Broken cashews – few [ optional – or use peanuts ] Freshly grated coconut – 2
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DRY CHOLE RECIPE INGREDIENTS Kabuli chana – 200 gms Oil + ghee – 1 tbsp Jeera – 1 tsp Asafoetida – a generous pinch Everest chole masala – 1 ½ tbsp Red chilli pwdr – 1 tsp or as per taste Coriander pwdr – 1 tsp Turmeric – ¼ tsp Salt to taste NOTE ***
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ALOO BEANS KI SABJI INGREDIENTS 2 big potatoes peeled and cubed 200 gm French Beans 1 tsp jeera Pinch of asafoetida ¼ tsp turmeric Powder 1 tsp or as per taste red chilli powder 1 tsp coriander Powder ¼ tsp garam Masala Salt to taste 1 tbsp Oil METHOD Heat some oil in a pan or kadai. Add some cumin seeds (jeera) to it. Fry till
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SOYA KEEMA PULAO RECIPE Soy is full of polyunsaturated fats, proteins and omega 3 fatty acids. 100 grams of uncooked soya chunks have 345 calories with 52 grams of protein, 0.5 grams total fat, 33 grams carbohydrates and 13 grams dietary fibre. They are also rich in calcium and iron while providing no extra sugar or sodium
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MAHARASHTRIAN PANCHAMRUT RECIPE / PANCHAMRUT SWEET ,SPICY AND SOUR / |HOW TO MAKE PANCHAMRUT BY SHWETA GALINDE Panchamrut (Panchamrit, Charnamrut) is a traditional ayurvedic concoction made for Hindu poojas and religious rituals. It is made using 5 ingredients (Paanch Amrut) and is considered holy and sacred. Panchyamrut” is a festive recipe, which is prepared primarily by Maharashtrian Brahmin and
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MOCHA CHOCOLATE MODAK RECIPE BY SHWETA GALINDE [ CONTACT 9823519181 -FOR MODAK CLASS IN PUNE ] Chaturthi festival. In Maharashtra, the modak made from mawa (khoya) is known as ‘Khavyache modak’ or amrit modak Hardly takes 20 mins and tastes like peda . It is a quick, simple, and easy Instant version of mawa modak or khoya modak.
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SUGARFREE KHAJOOR MODAK RECIPE / DATES MODAK RECIPE / KHAJUR MODAK RECIPE Modak is a very popular neivedyam recipe for lord Ganesha during Ganesha Chaturthi. There are different ways one can make a modak. Today i have used dry fruits and dates to make the modak. I have used moulds to shape the modak. Khajur modak
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KESAR MALAI KALAKAND MODAK / PANEER MODAK RECIPE BY DISHA LAHORI INGREDIENTS METHOD Heat non stick pan on medium flame , add grated paneer + condensed milk + saffron mixture + cardamom and mix well . Mix and while stirring keep mashing the large paneer crumbles using a back of spatula. Stir and cook till it
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MOM’S FRESH COCONUT LADOO RECIPE BY DISHA LAHORI INGREDIENTS Freshly grates coconut – 1 cup Ghee – 1 tbsp Milk – ¼ cup Milk powder – 6 tbsp Sugar – 4 to 5 tbsp Finely chopped dryfruits of choice – 2 to 3 tbsp [ optional] METHOD [ cooking to be done on low flame
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SWEET PIDI KOZHUKATTAI /STEAMED SWEET RICE DUMPLING RECIPE It is a popular South Indian dumpling made from rice flour + grated coconut + jaggery, Pidi Kozhukattai is a very mild sweet variety . A very easy to make Kozhukattai variety. Pidi Kozhukattai is a traditional neivedhyam dish done for Vinayakar Chaturti or even for normal Friday
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DAL DHOKLI RECIPE INGREDIENTS FOR DHOKLI INGREDIENTS FOR DAL PREPARATION METHOD Heat ghee in a pan ,add 1 tsp jeera + mustard seeds and let it crackle . Add the bayleaf + curry leaves + red chilli + cinnamon + asafoetida and stir fry. Lower the flame and add chilli pwdr + coriander pwdr and
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HOW TO COOK BROWN RICE INGREDIENTS Daawat brown rice – 1 cup Water 5 cup Salt – 1 tsp METHOD Wash and soak the rice for 2 hrs Drain and transfer the soaked rice into a big pan with 5 cup of water. Cook on medium flame by covering the pan half with a lid
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RAINBOW PUTTU /VEGETABLE PUTTU / COLOURFUL PUTTU Puttu is basically a steamed rice flour and coconut log. Puttu is a breakfast dish eaten in the South Indian states of Kerala, Tamil Nadu and parts of Karnataka, as well as Sri Lanka. Puttu means “portioned” in Malayalam. It is made of steamed cylinders of ground rice
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CRISPY KANTOLA FRY /SINDHI STYLE KANTOLA FRY Among many monsoon treats, one seasonal veggie is kantola. They are also known as teasel gourd or Indian gourd. Kantola season starts with the onset of monsoon and lasts for about 3-4 months. In northern parts of India they’re available in abundance but they do not grow abundantly in South
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TAMIL NADU STYLE COCONUT CHUTNEY INGREDIENTS Freshly grated coconut – 1 cup Green chilli – 4 or 5 [ don’t reduce ] Tamarind – a small piece [ must ] Water – 1 cup Salt to taste Oil – 1 tbsp Shallots finely chopped – 8 [ or 1 small sized onion ] Mustard seeds
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BAO STEAMED BUNS RECIPE Bao is steamed buns and it can be many different shapes and it can be by itself or filled with sweet/savory filling. INGREDIENTS [ 8 to 10 medium size ] NOTE – Better use instant yeast METHOD Mix warm water + milk + active yeast + sugar + oil. Mix well
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SOUTHINDIAN STYLE DRUMSTICK RECIPE / INSTANT DRUMSTICK PULI KUZHAMBU WITHOUT COCONUT / MURUNGAKKAI KULAMBU Drumstick helps in purifying the blood of toxins and making our organs function better. They further act as a potent antibiotic agent. Consuming drumsticks on a regular basis may help you streamline blood circulation well. Constantly changing weather and hectic lifestyle takes a toll on the
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PATOLI RECIPE /PATOLEO RECIPE PATOLI is made specially during Independence day, Ganesh Chaturthi festival and Nagpanchami. They are also they are offered as prashad or bhog. It is an Indian sweet and traditional delicacy, consisting of rice parcels encased in a dough made of rice flour, with sweet fillings, steamed in fresh turmeric leaves .These can be served
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HOMEMADE SANDESH RECIPE / SONDESH BY SHWETA GALINDE Sandesh is a dessert, originating from the Bengal region created with milk and suga Some recipes of Sandesh call for the use of chena or paneer (which is made by curdling the milk and separating the whey from it) instead of milk itself.Some people in the region of
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PUDHINA CHUTNEY FOR SOUTHINDIAN BREAKFAST /MINT LEAVES CHUTNEY INGREDIENTS Fresh mint leaves – 2 cup Fresh coriander leaves – ½ cup Curry leaves – 1 sprig Onion – 1 Garlic cloves – 4 or 5 Ginger – small piece Green chilli – 3 or 4 or as per taste Urad dal – 2 tsp Cumin
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HOMEMADE MAKHAN RECIPE/ WHITE BUTTER /LONI RECIPE / BENNE RECIPE BY SHWETA GALINDE Lord Krishna is lovingly portrayed as a naughty child who stole butter and curd from pans and pots because he was so fond of these food products. Janmashtmi is a Hindu festival that celebrates the birth of Lord Krishna. It is also
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HEALTHY DALIA MOONG DAL KHICHDI INGREDIENTS Ghee – 2 tbsp Jeera – 1 tsp Turmeric – ¼ tsp Dalia / broken wheat of small size – ½ cup Yellow moong dal – ½ cup Ginger grated – 2 tsp Onion finely chopped – 1 Tomato finely chopped – 1 big Green chilli – 2 or
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PARSI STYLE CHICKEN CURRY INGREDIENTS Chicken with bones – 750 grams [ thigh portion ] Potato – 2 big [ chopped into 4 big cubes ] Fresh curd – 1 ½ cup [not sour ] Ginger garlic paste – 2 tbsp Onion – 3 Green chilli finely chopped or paste – 7 or 8 as
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EASY AMRITSARI CHOLE EASY AMRITSARI CHOLE RECIPE INGREDIENTS Kabuli chana – 250 grms Tomato – 3 puree Onion – 2 finely chopped Ginger garlic paste – 2 tsp Ginger – 1 inch thinly
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INDORE SPECIAL SHAHI SHIKANJI RECIPE BY SHWETA GALINDE A golden beverage blended with creamy milk + hung curd + dry fruits. Amid the hot weather in Indore, all one thinks about is the chilled glass of Shahi Doodh Shikanji. INGREDIENTS 500 ml full fat milk A fat pinch of saffron crushed ¼ tsp cardamom powder 3 tbsp or as per
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HOW TO MAKE THICK CREAMY CURD AT HOME / PERFECT YOGHURT RECIPE Curd also known as Dahi in Hindi is a fermented milk product made from warm milk and a bacterial yogurt starter. Daily consumption of yogurt contributes to calcium intake which makes your bones strong. Regular yogurt contains bone-strengthening mineral calcium of which one serving
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GREEN MOONGLET Moonglet is basically a fluffy version of moong dal cheela or Indian pancake. Moonglet is a popular street food that you can have even while dieting. It is loaded with protein and is ideal for all the weight watchers out there. Moonglet / Moong dal chilla or cheela is a delicious snack with just
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KERALA STYLE PINEAPPLE PACCHADI /KERALA MADHURA CURRY Pineapple Pachadi is a hearty and wholesome dish with perfectly balanced sweet, spicy and tangy favours. Also known as Sweet Pachadi or Madhura pachadi, this dish is made of Pineapple Pachadi refers to a traditional South Indian side-dish. In Kerala and Tamilnadu, pachadi is a side-dish curry similar
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KERALA STYLE CARROT PACCHADI One medium carrot provides around 4% of a person’s daily requirement of potassium. Eating vegetables high in fiber, such as carrots, may also lower a person’s risk of developing ca The fiber in carrots can help keep blood sugar levels under control. And they’re loaded with vitamin A and beta-carotene, which there’s
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SUSHILA RECIPE / SUSLA RECIPE | PUFFED RICE UPMA | MANDAKKI OR CHURUMURI SUSLA | UGGANI /MURMURA UPMA INGREDIENTS 4 cup puffed rice / churumuri / murmura 2 tbsp oil 3 or 4 tbsp peanuts 1 tsp jeera ½ tsp mustard seeds Pinch of asafoetida Few curry leaves 2 onion finely chopped 2 or as per taste
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KERALA STYLE PARIPPU CURRY FOR ONAM SADYA /KERALA DAL CURRY RECIPE Kerala Parippu Curry is a delicious moong dal curry , It is one of the popular recipe in Kerala made using dal and it is one of the main dish as part of Onam Sadya. Parippu curry is a comforting meal when served with rice accompanied by few more
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COCONUT DOSA Coconut meat contains large amounts of medium chain fatty acids (MCFAs), a type of saturated fat that is much easier for the human body to digest than animal fats. … Rich in fiber and MCTs, it may offer a number of benefits, including improved heart health, weight loss, and digestion. Yet, it’s high
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KERALA STYLE BEETROOT PACHADI RECIPE Pachadi refers to a traditional South Indian side-dish. In Kerala and Tamilnadu, pachadi is a side-dish curry similar to the north Indian Raita. There are different varieties of pachadis . Beetroot Pachadi is made with cooked beetroot and plain yogurt and has a bit sweet taste. Many varieties made of the
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KANTOLA STIR FRY IN SOUTHINDIAN STYLE / SPINY GOURD PORIYAL Among many monsoon treats, one seasonal veggie is kantola. They are also known as teasel gourd or Indian gourd. Kantola season starts with the onset of monsoon and lasts for about 3-4 months. In northern parts of India they’re available in abundance but they do not grow
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MOONGLET RECIPE / MOONG DAL CHILLA/MOONG DAL OMELETTE /VEG FLUFFY OMELLETE / INSTANT HANDVO Moonglet is basically a fluffy version of moong dal cheela or Indian pancake. Moonglet is a popular street food that you can have even while dieting. It is loaded with protein and is ideal for all the weight watchers out there. Moonglet
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KAKORA – KANTOLA KI SABJI FRY RECIPE Among many monsoon treats, one seasonal veggie is kantola. They are also known as teasel gourd or Indian gourd. Kantola season starts with the onset of monsoon and lasts for about 3-4 months. In northern parts of India they’re available in abundance but they do not grow abundantly in South
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KANTOLA FRY / TEASEL GOURD FRITTERS / PHAGLA PHODI /KANTOLA CHIPS Among many monsoon treats, one seasonal veggie is kantola. They are also known as teasel gourd or Indian gourd. Kantola season starts with the onset of monsoon and lasts for about 3-4 months. In northern parts of India they’re available in abundance but they do not
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INSTANT MISAL PAV RECIPE BY DISHA LAHORI INGREDIENTS NOTE – IF making for tari poha , then add 3 cup water . METHOD Grind together onion + ginger + garlic into fine paste . Heat oil in a cooker . Lower the flame and add sugar + chilli pwdr + coriander pwdr + turmeric and
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DAL POWDER SAMBAR RECIPE BY SUMITHRA MENON It is a very simple and tasty sambar and needs very less ingredients. All you need is just 15 minutes to make this sambar. It is a perfect side dish for southindian breakfast . PREPARATION Dry roast ½ cup of toor dal or chana dal OR a combination
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HOW TO MAKE NAGPUR SPECIAL TARRI POHA RECIPE BY DISHA LAHORI Poha is a staple Indian breakfast dish, and it is said that Nagpur serves one of the yummiest pohas. Tarri Poha is a speciality of Vidarbha region in Maharashtra, more specifically Nagpur. Tarri Poha is a delicious breakfast that combines Pohe with a spicy sprouts
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TANDOORI CORN RECIPE /TANDOORI BHUTTA BY SHWETA GALINDE INGREDIENTS 2 Sweet corns 2 tbsp curd 1 Tsp ginger garlic Paste 1/8 tsp turmeric ¼ tsp roasted Cumin Powder ¼ Tsp Garam Masala 1 tsp or as per taste chilli powder 2 tsp Mustard Oil or regular oil Salt to taste 1 tsp lemon juice A
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HOW TO COOK KERALA RED MATTA RICE Matta rice also known as Rosematta rice, Palakkadan Matta rice, Kerala Red rice or Red parboiled rice. Matta rice or red rice is highly nutritious because of its outer bran We have different types of matta rice like polished /unpolished / single boiled /double boiled /raw matta / with bran /without bran
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SOYA BEANS GRAVY / SOY BEANS RECIPE Soy is rich in quality protein and digestible energy. Soy is a complete protein. This means that it contains all nine essential amino acids. It is an important source of protein for many people, especially those who follow a vegan or vegetarian diet. INGREDIENTS Soya beans /soy –
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ELLU SADAM / SIMPLE BLACK SESAME RICE RECIPE / TIL RICE Sesame seeds are an excellent source of manganese and calcium, both of which help your bones grow healthy and strong. The oil-rich seeds contain superb organic properties that restore the skin’s glow and hair’s strength. Til contains a considerable amount of calcium. And calcium is
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CHEESE CORN PARATHA INGREDIENTS FOR THE STUFFING Mashed potato – 2 cup Crushed boiled corn – 1 ½ cup Grated cheese – 3 or 4 cubes or more Finely chopped coriander leaves – 3 to 4 tbsp Chilli flakes – as required Pepper pwdr – as required Oregano /mixed herbs / pizza masala – as
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CHEESE CORN BALLS INGREDIENTS Mashed potato – 2 cup Crushed boiled corn – 1 ½ cup Grated cheese – 3 or 4 cubes or more Finely chopped coriander leaves – 3 to 4 tbsp Chilli flakes – as required Pepper pwdr – as required Oregano /mixed herbs / pizza masala – as required Cornflour –
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