HOMEMADE PAV BHAJI MASALA POWDER પાવ ભાજી / Tawa Pav Bhaji from HomeMadePavBhajiMasala / बाजार जैसी पाव भाजी BY RAKHIS RASOI Pav bhaji masala as the name suggests is a blend of spices used in the preparation of the bhaji used in Pav Bhaji. It combines spices like red chillies, coriander seeds, cumin seeds, black pepper, cinnamon, clove, black
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RED RICE 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 layered with coconut
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RAW MANGO SAMBAR Raw mango is high in vitamin C, calcium, magnesium which is useful for releasing toxins from the body. Raw mangoes are also high in niacin, which helps boost cardiovascular health. Healthy cholesterol levels lower the risk of chronic diseases like diabetes, heart disease, stroke, and heart attacks. INGREDIENTS Tuvar Dal – 1/2 cup Turmeric powder – 1/4 tsp Raw mango –
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CHANA DAL SAMBAR INGREDIENTS Chana Dal – 1/2 a cup Turmeric powder – 1/4 tsp Sambar mixed veges cooked – 2 cup [ carrot / pumpkin/ white pumpkin / beans etc ] Tamarind – marble size Tomato – 1 medium Sambar powder – 2 ½ or 3 tbsp [ depending on how strong flavour you
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HEALTHY JOWAR FLOUR UPMA / HEALTHY MILLET FLOUR UPMA / TRADITIONAL MAHARASHTRIAN UKADPENDI RECIPE BY DISHA LAHORI Ukadpendi is a nutritious dish Ukadpendi is a traditional Maharashtrian breakfast recipe. It is basically a healthy wheat flour upma that makes for a warm and comforting meal. Here I have tried the same recipe with jowar flour
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LEFTOVER CHAPATI NOODLES EGG BURJI INGREDIENTS Small chapatti / phulkas – 4 Egg – 4 Milk / water– 2 tbsp Oil – 2 tbsp Onion finely chopped or sliced – 1 Tomato finely chopped – 2 Jeera – 1/2 tsp [optional ] Finely chopped green chilli – 1 Ginger garlic paste – 1 tsp Red
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JOWAR IDIYAPPAM / JOWAR STEAMED SEVAI /MILLET STRING HOPPER INGREDIENTS Jowar flour – 1 cup Rice flour – ¼ cup Oil/ ghee – 1 tspn Salt – as required Boiling hot water to knead the dough Fresh coconut to garnish Chakali press with very fine holes. Steamer to steam PREPARATION Boil the water. Grease the
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CARROT POHA Poha is a wholesome meal. It is a good source of carbohydrates, packed with iron, rich in fibre, a good source of antioxidants and essential vitamins and is gluten free. Poha is a wholesome meal. It is a good source of carbohydrates, packed with iron, rich in fibre, a good source of antioxidants and essential
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JAGGERY TEA / GUD KI CHAI / GUR KI CHAI Jaggery tea or gud ki chai is a traditional Indian tea with jaggery and spices. This tea has a deep earthy flavor from jaggery and tastes delicious. There are a lot of substitutes for diabetes patients such as stevia and sugar-free capsules, however, for those who
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CHIA PUDDING BY DISHA LAHORI Chia pudding is the perfect healthy breakfast or snack to meal prep for the week. It’s creamy, satisfying and loaded with protein, fiber and omega-3s. Vegan, gluten-free, paleo and keto. … It starts with chia seeds, tiny little seeds that are packed with nutrition. Consuming chia seeds in morning can give a boost to your digestion and
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CHOCOLATE CHIA PUDDING BY DISHA LAHORI Chia pudding is the perfect healthy breakfast or snack to meal prep for the week. It’s creamy, satisfying and loaded with protein, fiber and omega-3s. Vegan, gluten-free, paleo and keto. … It starts with chia seeds, tiny little seeds that are packed with nutrition. Consuming chia seeds in morning can give a boost to your digestion
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MUTHIYA / DUDHI NA MUTHIYA / DOODHI MUTHIYA /HOW TO MAKE LAUKI MUTHIYA BY DISHA LAHORI Muthia is one of the famous foods of Chhattisgarh. 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,
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INSTANT KHANDVI BY DISHA LAHORI Khandvi, a popular Gujarati snack that is also served for breakfast in the Gujarati households. Khandvi, also known as Patuli, Dahivadi or Suralichi Vadi, is a savory snack in Maharashtrian cuisine as well as in Gujarati cuisine of India. It consists of yellowish, tightly rolled bite-sized pieces and is primarily
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WHOLE GREEN MOONG DAL PALAK IDLI Green Moong Dal Idli. Green Moong dal or chilke wali moong dal (along with husk) is rich in fiber and potassium which helps in lower blood .Green moong Dal Idli, a no rice ,no fermentation Idli made with protein rich Moong dal . Mung beans are high in nutrients and
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HOW TO BOIL EGGS / PERFECTLY BOILED EGGS One egg has only 75 calories but 7 grams of high-quality protein, 5 grams of fat, and 1.6 grams of saturated fat, along with iron, vitamins, minerals, and carotenoids. The egg is a powerhouse of disease-fighting nutrients like lutein and zeaxanthin. Boiled eggs recipe is a simple recipe which can be a protein booster
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INSTANT RAVA UTTAPAM /INSTANT SUJI UTTAPAM /SOOJI UTTAPA Instant Rava Uttapam Recipe – Everybody loves an uttapam, when it is hot & freshly made in minutes. Traditional Uttapam or Ootappa recipe uses fermented rice & lentil batter but here it is an Instant Rava Uttapam made with Rava (suji/sooji) & curd. It is easy to
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CHOCOLATE IDIYAPPAM / STEAMED CHOCOLATE SEVAI Idiyappam, also known as string hopper, nool puttu, or noolappam, is a rice noodle dish originating from the Indian states of Kerala and Tamil Nadu and as well as from Sri Lanka. It consists of rice flour pressed into noodles, woven into a flat disc-like shape and steamed. Also
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COCONUT STUFFED SWEET BUNS / DILPASAND RECIPE | DILKUSH RECIPE | BAKERY STYLE DIL PASAND SWEET INGREDIENTS FOR DOUGH [ 1 LARGE – 8 PIECES ] Warm milk /water – ½ cup Sugar – 2 tbsp Dry yeast – 1 ½ tsp Maida – 2 cup Salt – ¼ tsp Oil – 2 tbsp INGREDIENTS
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BENGALI CHOLAR DAL RECIPE RECIPE COURTESY – KUSUM UMASHAKAR Cholar Dal is a traditional Bengali dish prepared from Chana Dal, ghee, coconut and other spices and is best paired with luchi or steamed rice. The dal is slightly sweet and fragrant due to the addition of whole spices or garam masala like bay leaf, cloves, cinnamon and cardamom. Unlike many other
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CARROT IDIYAPPAM Idiyappam, also known as string hopper, nool puttu, or noolappam, is a rice noodle dish originating from the Indian states of Kerala and Tamil Nadu and as well as from Sri Lanka. It consists of rice flour pressed into noodles, woven into a flat disc-like shape and steamed. Also known as sevai , Santhagai,
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EGG STEAMED IN IDLI COOKER BY SHWETA GALINDE Eggs are rich sources of selenium, vitamin D, B6, B12 and minerals such as zinc, iron and copper. Egg yolks contain more calories and fat than the whites. They are a source of fat-soluble vitamins A, D, E and K and lecithin, the compound that enables emulsification in recipes such
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EGGLESS CHOCOLATE PANCAKE BY DISHA LAHORI A pancake is a flat cake, often thin and round, prepared from a starch-based batter that may contain eggs, milk and butter and cooked on a hot surface such as a griddle or frying pan, often frying with oil or butter. INGREDIENTS Maida / APF – 1 cup Cocoa
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FARALI KHANDVI / WHITE KHANDVI BY DISHA LAHORI Khandvi, also known as Patuli, Dahivadi or Suralichi Vadi, is a savory snack in Maharashtrian cuisine as well as in Gujarati cuisine of India. It consists of yellowish, tightly rolled bite-sized pieces and is primarily made of gram flour and yogurt. Khandvi is usually prepared from a
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GREEN SEVAI UPMA INGREDIENTS Bambino / MTR vermicelli/ semiya -1 cup Fresh coriander leaves – 1 cup mint leaves – ¼ cup [ optional ] Green chilli – 2 or as per taste garlic – 3 ginger – small piece Onion – 1 finely chopped Frozen peas – ¼ cup Green chilli – 2 Salt
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CHAVLI VADA / LOBIA VADA /BLACK EYED PEA FRITTERS BY KUSUM UMASHANKAR Due to their content of protein and soluble fiber, adding black-eyed peas to your diet is a great way to boost weight loss. Protein, in particular, has been shown to reduce levels of ghrelin, a hormone that’s responsible for stimulating feelings of hunger Alasanda vada or black eyed pea fritters are very
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GREEN MOONG STUFFED PARATHA By DISHA LAHORI Ingredients 1 cup whole moong beans soaked overnight 1/2 cup finely chopped onions (optional) 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp + 1/2 tsp red chilli powder 1/4 tsp Raw mango powder / amchur 2 – 3 Tbsp ghee 1/4 tsp jeera or roasted jeera pwdr 1 cup whole wheat flour 1/4
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FERMENTED HEALTHY RAGI DRINK / FERMENTED RAGI PORRIDGE In tamil nadu it is sold on street . Ragi kanji recipe – a salt version of ragi porridge recipe made with ragi or finger millet flour.Ragi kanji can be made both ways either sweet or salt according to our taste preference. Ragi porridge is wholesome and filling for
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CHANA DAL DHOKLA / VATI DAL DHOKLA RECIPE COURTESY TAMANNA BHAGWATI SINHA MADE BY VALLI INGREDIENTS Chana dal – 1 cup 2 tsp ginger green chilli paste 1/8 tsp turmeric Water – ½ cup Eno – ½ tsp OR 1/3 tsp baking soda Oil – 1 tsp Oil – 2 tsp Mustard seeds – ½
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CHEESE MAGGI PAKODA BY DISHA LAHORI INGREDIENTS maggi – 1 pkt ginger garlic green chilli paste – 1 tbsp lemon juice – 2 tsp chopped coriander leaves – 2 or 3 tbsp besan – 2 or 3 tbsp for binding salt cheese cubes METHOD Cook normal maggi with the masala packet. Transfer to a bowl
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BEETROOT IDIYAPPAM Idiyappam, also known as string hopper, nool puttu, or noolappam, is a rice noodle dish originating from the Indian states of Kerala and Tamil Nadu and as well as from Sri Lanka. It consists of rice flour pressed into noodles, woven into a flat disc-like shape and steamed. Also known as sevai ,
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BENGALI POSTO BORA / KHUS KHUS VADA / POPPY SEEDS FRITTERS BY KUSUM UMASHANKAR Posto / Khus khus / Poppy seeds is an absolute favourite among Bengalis. Postor Bora is one ancient recipe which has maintained its presence remarkably in Bong kitchens for decades. It is a very simple and easy recipe which can produce a
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BUTTER STIR FRIED WATER CHESTNUTS / SINGHADA RECIPE /FRIED SINGHARA RECIPE INGREDIENTS Water chestnut – 250gm Butter – 1tbsp Oil -1tbsp Chilli flakes -1tsp Salt to taste CLICK ON THE LINK FOR FULL VIDEO – https://youtu.be/1tsyML91Y28 METHOD Peel the chestnut with the help of a knife . Chop it into small pieces. Heat butter + oil
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EGG SEVAI / EGG SEVAI UPMA RECIPE / EGG IDIYAPPAM / EGG STRINGHOPPERS Egg Kothu Idiyappam, a delicious breakfast/ dinner item made from the egg and idiyappam. This recipe is such a versatile one, you can make it just with eggs like how I have prepared it here or if you like veggies, you can
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BUTTON IDLI SAMBAR / MINI IDLI SAMBAR Mini idli sambar, the perfect bite size small idlis dunked into the hot sambar is the perfect combo to serve in the breakfast or lunch even dinner .Topped with ghee and finely chopped onions . METHOD CLICK ON THE LINK FOR FULL VIDEO – https://youtu.be/z5SO4wGqMg4 Usually you order this
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CHOCOLATE SHEERA BY DISHA LAHORI Let’s give the regular sheera a chocolaty touch! The Chocolate Sheera is an awesome creation that combines the rich flavour and texture of sheera with the chocolaty taste of dark chocolate . The chocolate added quite a good flavor to the halwa /sheera and you will enjoy it all the more if
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EGG APPE Chettinad Muttai Paniyaram Recipe is a traditional dish famous in the region of Tamil Nadu. It is a variation made from a rice batter filled in with High protein egg and some extra spice to kick start your breakfast in a healthy way. These are very soft and fluffy . South Indian recipes
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GREEN PANEER BURJI / PANEER BURJI IN GREEN MASALA [ Paneer Bhurji – scrambled Indian cottage cheese ] Macrobiotic Nutritionist and Health Practitioner Shilpa Arora says, “Paneer is loaded with healthy fats, proteins and are very low on carbs. It is excellent for weight loss and diabetics. You can have them raw, or cook them in healthy way. Dairy products like milk, paneer and
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GREEN EGG MALAI KHEEMA RECIPE / BOILED EGG KHEEMA Eating the egg white and yolk together in a whole egg provides the right balance of protein, fat, and calories. Egg yolks have their share of nutrients too. Egg protein is highly bio- available and both the egg white and the yolk help support muscle building.Compared to egg whites, the yolk contains most of an egg’s good stuff,
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DIFFERENT TYPE OF STUFFED PARATHAS BY SUSHMA HITEN Stuffed paranthas are Indian flat bread that are shallow fried on a griddle with clarified butter or oil. There are plan paranthas or the above mentioned stuffed paranthas, these stuffing could be really traditional like potatoes, cottage cheese, cauliflower, radishes or pretty innovative and new age like
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BRINJAL GOTHSU / BRINJAL SIDE DISH FOR SOUTHINDIAN BREAKFAST Gothsu is a famous South Indian side dish for idli, dosa and most popularly paired with pongal. There are different type of gothsu recipes and the most sorted or preferred is the one made with Brinjal/ eggplant which suits perfectly for southindian breakfast menu . INGREDIENTS
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CHUTNEY FOR IDLI AND DOSA WITHOUT COCONUT / FRIED GRAM DAL CHUTNEY / FUTANA CHUTNEY INGREDIENTS Fried gram dal / fuatana / chutney dal / daria dal – ½ cup Garlic – 3 Green chilli – 4 or 5 Salt to taste Water – 1 or 11/4 cup Oil – 2 tsp Mustard seeds –
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BHATURA RECIPE WITHOUT YEAST Bhatoora is a fluffy deep-fried leavened bread originating from the Indian subcontinent. Variations include aloo bhatura and paneer bhatura. It is often eaten with chickpea curry, chole or channe, making the traditional dish chole bhature. This bread is like the puri bread but is made with leavened dough. A typical recipe
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BEETROOT POHA RECIPE 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. “Poha is a wholesome meal. It is a good source of carbohydrates, packed with iron, rich in fibre,
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BEETROOT SEVAI / BEETROOT VERMICELLI The recipe for vermicelli upma have many variations and may differ with different vegetables or spice added to it . Here I have added beetroot . Same recipe can be tried with carrot . Packed with essential nutrients, beetroots are a great source of fiber, folate (vitamin B9), manganese, potassium, iron, and vitamin C. Beetroots
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NUTTY BANANA CARAMEL TOAST BY SEJAL GALINDE INGREDIENTS 1 tbsp butter 2 tbsp of brown sugar 100 ml heavy cream / fresh cream ½ cup roasted and chopped almonds/ peanuts /cashew /pista Banana slices METHOD In a pan ,butter . Add 50 brown sugar and mix well Stir and cook for 1 min. Add heavy
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Instant crispy wheat flour dosa recipe INGREDIENTS Wheat flour – 1 cup Rice flour – 1/2 cup Finely chopped onion – 1 small Finely chopped green chilli – 1 Grated ginger – 1/2 tsp [ optional ] Finely chopped coriander leaves – 1 tbsp Finely chopped curry leaves – few Jeera – 1 tsp Salt
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NAGA ONION TOMATO CHUTNEY / NO OIL ONION TOMATO CHUTNEY RECIPE BY MOHINI GUPTA INGREDIENTS onion 1 tomato – 1 green chilli – 1 garlic – 2 small piece of ginger Tamarind a small piece Fresh coriander leaves a handful salt METHOD A very easy and simple side dish recipe .Goes well with any fritters
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CAPSICUM MUSHROOM GRILLED SANDWICH Spongy and famous for their meat-like texture, mushrooms are edible fungi that hold a prominent place in our meals. Once considered to be an exotic ingredient, today, they are easily available and used in most dishes like soups, salad or stir-fries. All types of edible mushrooms contain varying degrees of protein
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RAW ONION TOMATO CHUTNEY FOR IDLI AND DOSA There are many versions of onion tomato chutney. An instant raw chutney for southindian breakfast .No flame recipe .Very easy .No need to temper INGREDIENTS Onion Tomato Coriander leaves Garlic Red chilli Oil Salt METHOD – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bdGZYhASTOY&t=10s FOR MORE RECIPES CLICK ON THE NAMES BELOW:- YOU TUBE
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WATERY COCONUT CHUTNEY FOR IDLI AND DOSA / THIN COCONUT CHUTNEY INGREDIENTS Freshly grated coconut – 1 cup Dariya dal – ¼ cup Green chilli – 2 or 3 Garlic – 2 Salt Warm water to grind METHOD – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PdtJo9MlYYw&t=18s NOTES Very important – after tempering don’t boil the chutney . Instead of daria dal ,use
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