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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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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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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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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ABC JUICE RECIPE ABC juice also known as MIRACLE DRINK helps in detoxification of your body and promotes blood purification. This also increases the production of red blood cells, thus increasing hemoglobin, making you feel less fatigue. It works well for digestion, weight loss as well as eye and skin health. It is advisable to consume
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SOOJI CUTLET / LEFTOVER UPMA CUTLET INGREDIENTS Rawa / sooji – ½ cup Oil – 1 tsp Water – 1 1/4 or 1 ½ cup Salt to taste Boiled corn – 2 or 3 tbsp Carrot grated – 2 tbsp Beetroot grated – 2 tbsp Finely chopped onion – ¼ cup Green Chilli ginger
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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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आंवले का मुरब्बा / AMLA MURABBA RECIPE 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 murraba everyday can help boost immunity. It helps keep any common health
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CHANA DAL CHAAT / CHANA DAL SALAD Chana dal or Bengal gram is a staple in India. It is also known as baby chickpeas or split chickpeas. It has a delicious nutty flavour. Chana dal has innumerable health benefits, the most important being that it is a rich source of protein and is essential for
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COW PEA SALAD / CHOWLI CHAAT / WHITE LOBIA SALAD / CHAAT Black eyed peas or cow peas is also known as ‘Lobia’ or ‘Chawli’ in Hindi, Bobbarlu or Alasandalu in Telugu ‘Karamani’ in Tamil, Chavli in Marathi and Alasande in Kannada. It contains almost all essential vitamins and minerals including vitamin A, B1, B2,
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INSTANT RICE FLOUR APPE/RICE PADDU/HOW TO MAKE RICE FLOUR APPE INGREDIENTS Rice flour – 1 cup Rava /sooji / semolina – ¼ cup Curd – ½ cup Salt to taste Water as needed to make dough Finely chopped onion/carrot / beetroot grated or any veges – ½ cup Grated ginger – ½ tsp Finely chopped
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INSTANT NYLON KHAMAN DHOKLA RECIPE Very few people know the difference between khaman and dhokla. While dhokla is made of a rice-chana dal batter, the khaman is made of just split chickpeas. It’s the further addition of baking soda that makes khaman lighter than dhokla, and a hot favourite with those who love light, steamed food.
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CHAPATI UPMA / KUSKARA / PHODNICHI POLI /ROTI UPMA BY GUNJAN TIWARI PATHAK INGREDIENTS 4 leftover or fresh chapathi 1 tbsp – Oil 1/2 tsp mustard seeds 1/2 tsp urad dal 2 tbsp groundnut few curry leaves 1 or 2 green chilli 1 cup veges [ carrot / peas / beetroot etc ] 1 onion finely chopped Few curry leaves Lemon juice as
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HOMEMADE VEGETARIAN FOOD FOR DOG /NUTRITIOUS VEG DOG FOOD RECIPE/BEST VEG DOG FOOD / SAVE MONEY WITH HOMEMADE DOG FOOD Pets provide a great way to de-stress during especially during the lockdown . During the lockdown, many pets were adopted and welcomed home Loneliness has been a significant issue affecting the mental and physical health of people during the
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IDLI UPMA / LEFTOVER IDLI RECIPE / EASY SOUTH INDIAN IDLI UPMA Idli upma is made from leftover idlis .A good way to use up lefover Idlis. Idli upma is the quickest that one can make under 10 mins. This can be enjoyed for a evening snack or quick breakfast. Idli upma is a very simple
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SINDHI SPECIAL BATAN [ BATAR ] PAPDI CHAAT / ULHASNAGAR SPECIAL BATAN PAPDI CHAAT BY DISHA LAHORI Papdi chaat (Batan Papdi) is a mouth melting famous sindhispecial chaat or snack dish , here bread buttons are topped with delicious mixture of onion and potatoes, then flavoured with chutney and finally garnished with papdi and nylon
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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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HORSE GRAM SPROUTS SALAD Horse gram is a storehouse of polyphenols, flavonoids, and potent antioxidants that keep your body strong, vibrant and young. Researchers from the Indian Institute of Chemical Technology have revealed that raw, unprocessed horse gram seeds have the ability to lowers blood sugar spikes post meal by slowing down gastric emptying time
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PAPAYA SAMBHARO / RAW PAPAPYA CHUTNEY BY DISHA LAHORI Health Benefits Of Raw Papaya Aids Digestion. Raw papaya can help you cleanse your body and improve digestion. … A Powerhouse Of Vitamins, Minerals. Ms. … Help In Cell Repair. Ms. … Prevents Constipation. Raw papaya is loaded with fibre which prevents constipation. … Soothes Inflammation Or Infection. Papaya chutney
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INSTANT RAGI APPE Ragi has high calcium content. Ragi is also a rich source of fiber and helps lower cholesterol level. – Ragi is best food for weight control, diabetes and a cooling the body. Ragi comprises a vast array of key nutrients like vitamin C and E , B-complex vitamins, iron, calcium, antioxidants, proteins, fibers, sufficient calories
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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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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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HOMEMADE RASAM POWDER BY DISHA LAHORI The process of making Rasam podi is quite simple, has most ingredients easily available in your kitchen pantry and all it takes is just 30 minutes from start to finish. Black Pepper and Cumin Seeds – The combination of these two ingredients is what makes Rasam a most sought after
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EASY RASAM Rasam, charu pani, chaaru, saaru or kabir is a South Indian dish, traditionally prepared using kokum or tamarind juice as a base, with the addition of tomato, chili pepper, black pepper, cumin and other spices as seasonings. Steamed lentils can be added along with any preferred vegetables. It is eaten with rice or
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MORU KACHIYATHU RECIPE / KERALA STYLE SEASONED BUTTERMILK / SOUTHINDIAN MORU CURRY WITHOUT COCONUT / MORU CURRY RECIPE, KERALA MORU KACHIYATHU, KACHIYA MORU Health benefits of curd: 10 reasons you must include curd in your daily diet It makes your teeth and bones stronger. It improves immunity. It is used as home remedy to get fair skin
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SINDHI DAL MOONG [ Ulhasnagar special ] BY DISHA LAHORI INGREDIENTS 1/2 cup moong yellow dal soaked for half an hour 1/2 cup whole green moong soaked for 4 hrs Green chiili – 2 Asafoetida – 1/4 tsp Turmeric – 1/4 tsp Green chutney Boiled potatoes Boiled beetroot Haldi Red chilli powder Black pepper powder
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INSTANT MOONG DAL CHAAT / MOONG DAL SALAD INGREDIENTS Fried moong dal – 1 cup Boiled / roasted peanut – ¼ cup Finely chopped onion – 1 small Finely chopped tomato – 1 small [ remove the pulpy part ] Finely chopped coriander leaves – 2 tbsp Green chilly finely chopped – 1 Red chilli
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ONION RICE A quick and easy recipe of fried rice laced with onions and a tangy flavor of lemon. A mouthwatering onion flavoured rice recipe, Onion rice has stir fried onions and spice powders tossed with boiled rice. Seasoned Onion Rice (aka Vagharelo Bhaat) is a practically effortless way to a quick lunch or snack. Like
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SPICY CURD IDLI HEALTHY DAHI IDLI NOTE – Use idli made from rice rava for better texture . RECIPE – Idli recipe using idli rava – Mary’s Kitchen (maryzkitchen.com) INGREDIENTS METHOD Whisk the curd + water + ginger + chilli + salt + coconut well . Curd should always be thin in consistency and cool.
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RICE CUTLET RECIPE / CUTLET MADE FROM LEFTOVER RICE INGREDIENTS Cooked or Left over rice – 2 cup Bread slice – 2 Finely chopped onion – 2 tbsp Ginger + green chilly + garlic paste – 1 tsp Chat masala – 1/2 tsp Garam masala – ½ tsp Turmeric pwdr – ¼ tsp
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METHI SEEDS SPROUTS SALAD / FENUGREEK SEEDS SPROUTS SALAD INGREDIENTS Methi sprouts – 1 cup Finely chopped onion – ¼ cup Finely chopped tomato – ¼ cup Grated carrot / beetroot – 2 0r 3 tbsp [squeeze the excess juice from beet ] Finely chopped cucumber – ¼ cup Chaat masala – ¾ tsp or
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HANDVO RECIPE Handvo is a tempered healthy savory cake made with mix lentils, rice and vegetablesHandvo is a famous Gujarati dish which is a very healthy and a one pot meal. It is full of proteins and vegetables. Traditionally handvo is made in handvo pot /cooker. INGREDIENTS PREPARATION Clean ,wash ,rinse and soak the dal
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VEG CUTLET / RAILWAY CUTLET RECIPE INGREDIENTS PREPARATION METHOD Heat 1 tbsp oil, add the ginger + garlic + green chilli paste
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SIRKE WALI PYAAZ / INSTANT PICKLED ONIONS INGREDIENTS · Onion sliced or small mini onions or shallots – 1 cup · White vinegar / lemon juice – 1 or 2 tsp · Salt to taste + a pimch of sugar · Little red chilli pwdr if required [optional ] · Beetroot juice – ½ or 1
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CARROT PARATHA INGREDIENTS Wheat flour – 2 or 2 1/2 cup Grated carrot – 1 cup Finely chopped coriander leaves – 1/4 cup Green chilli ginger garlic paste– 1 tsp Chaat masala – 1/2 tsp Besan – 1 tbsp [optional] Jeera pwdr – 1/2 tsp Garam masala pwdr – 1/4 tsp Salt to taste Oil
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#महाराष्ट्राचे पंचपक्वान्न MAHARASHTRIAN CUISINE – 12 [ malvani recipe ] By Dine in with Disha #MALVANI_CHICKEN is the famous preparation of Konkan region. This authentic cuisine is combo of Konkani and Goan style food. It’s a coastal region hence they use more of dry and fresh coconut for the cooking. Today Malvani Chicken is served
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HOMEMADE BURGER RECIPE INGREDIENTS PREPARATION Make tikkis /cutles of your choice . Click on the link below – METHOD Slice the bun from middle . Toast it on a hot pan . Top the base with mustard sauce / mayo and spread it . Now place few torn lettuce . Place the cheese slice .
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HOMEMADE TOMATO KETCHUP FOR A YEAR BY CHAMPA PATEL INGREDIENTS Fresh tomatoes – 5 kg Sugar – 400 gms Salt to taste – 25 gms or as per taste Whole red dry OR fresh chillies – 5 or 7 nos [deseeded and broken into 2 ] Jeera – 3 gms [1/2 tsp ] Clove –
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PANI PURI FLAVOURED SALAD BY DISHA LAHORI INGREDIENTS 1 cup chopped mix fruits (grapes, orange, apple, pineapple, pomegranate,strawberry) 1 cup par boiled sprouts 1 cucumber peeled and fine chopped 1 small carrot grated 1 tomato deseeded and fine chopped 1/4 cup shredded cabbage 1/4 cup beetroot grated 1/2 cup mint leaves washed and fine chopped
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SANDWICH TOAST MADE WITH IDLI BATTER INGREDIENTS ***** You can use any stuffing like pav bhaji / potato bhaji /noodles etc etc. In the video ,you can see that masala dosa potato filling and pav bhaji sabji is used . PREPARATION Make idli batter using this recipe – Batter for soft idli and dosa VARITEIES OF
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COCONUT CHUTNEY FOR RICE / THENGAI THOGAYAL Thengai Thogayal or Coconut Thuvaiyal is an easy South Indian Chutney which is made with freshly grated coconut. Chutney for rice porridge / kanji / lemon rice / curd rice / tamarind rice etc Thengai Thogayal also known as the Tangy and Spicy Coconut Chutney is different from the
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REAL GUAVA JUICE INGREDIENTS Pink guava – 1 kg Sugar as required – 150 or 200 gms or as per the taste Water as required PREPARATION Peel the guava and chop into small pieces . Blend it in a mixie with sugar + water .[ water should be 1 inch above the guavas level in
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PUMPKIN SOUP INGREDIENTS Pumpkin cubes – 1 or 1 ½ cup [ peeled /deseeded ] Cinnamon – small piece Bayleaf – 1 Clove – 1 Garlic chopped – 1 tbsp Onion – 1 small chopped Pepper powder – as per taste Butter – 2 tsp Olive oil or regular oil – 1/4 tsp Milk /water
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MINI TIFFIN SOUTHINDIAN BREAKFAST [ BRUNCH ] / SOUTHINDIAN BREAKFAST THAALI . Mini tiffins are served in hotels in Tamil Nadu.They are very popular . For mini tiffin make prepartions before. As we are making many items , make in less quantity. Batters for idli /dosa /vadas can be made before , also chopping of
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BLACK PEPPER PULAO INGREDIENTS Cooked rice – 4 cup Mix veges – 1 or 2 cup [small pieces of cauliflower/ peas /potato / carrot /beans ] Oil + ghee – 1 ½ tbsp Black pepper – 1 ½ or 2 tsp Jeera – 1 tsp Ginger garlic paste – 1 ½ tsp Onion finely chopped
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CRISPY VEG CORN LOLLIPOP INGREDIENTS Boiled corn – 1 ½ cup Mashed Potato – 3 medium Fresh bread slices – 2 or 3 Grated carrot or beetroot – ¼ cup [squeeze off the excess juice ] Finely chopped onion – ¼ cup Finely chopped capsicum – ¼ cup Cooked green peas – 1/4 cup [mash
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VEG RECIPES Vegetarian diet is associated with higher consumption of fiber , folic acid ,vitamin C and E , magnesium ,unsaturated fat and many more . SOME VEG RECIPES FROM MY BLOG :- FOR MORE RECIPES CLICK ON THE NAMES BELOW:- LIKE OUR FACEBOOK PAGE – https://www.facebook.com/virtual.treat.for.foodies
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