HEALTHY RAJMA DIET CHAAT RECIPE Rajma is loaded with dietary fiber which means it will keep you full for a longer period of time and therefore stop you from overeating and even contributes to weight loss Rajma is one of the most beneficial legumes to incorporate into a weight loss diet plan due to its high
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QUINOA MOONG DAL KHICHDI INGREDIENTS PREPARATION Wash the quinoa + dal together and keep aside. METHOD Heat oil / ghee in a cooker , crackle the jeera . Add cinnamon + bay leaf + clove and give a mix. Immediately add the onion + ginger + chilli and stir fry till translucent . Add tomato
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QUICK BUN DOSA RECIPE Bun Dosa is a thick dosa made in a kadhai. Bun dosas are made from the fermented batter made from 1 cup rice + ½ or 1 tsp methi seeds + ¼ cup poha /murmura + ¼ cup coconut . INGREDIENTS METHOD Heat a small pan with oil , splutter mustard seeds
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EMARALD DIP / GREEN YOGHURT DIP RECIPE COURTESY SONU SHOREE INGREDIENTS FOR THE BASE METHOD Take all ingredients one by one in a big bowl and mix well The base for the dip is ready. INGREDIENTS METHOD Now add all the above ingredients and mix well . Refrigerate for sometime before serving . Goes well
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BANANA LEAF DOSA /SOUTHINDIAN PANKI RECIPE INGREDIENTS NOTE – You can add any veges of your choice PREPARATION METHOD In a mixing bowl 🥣add all the ingredients and mix together . Keep frying pan on low heat and place one cut banana leaf on it with the oiled side facing up. Do not grease the
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HEALTHY VEG RAGI MILLET STEAMED BALLS RECIPE / NACHNI RECIPE / RAGI STEAMED BALLS RECIPE / RAGI PUNDI BALLS / NACHNI RECIPE FOR BREAKFAST / FINGER MILLET RECIPE Healthy and tasty recipe made with finger millet or raagi. Studies have shown that the health benefits of Ragi far supersede that of wheat. It’s gluten-free, promotes
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HEALTHY VEG RAGI MILLET ROTI RECIPE / NACHNI ROTI / RAGI ROTI RECIPE | RAGI ROTTI | NACHNI ROTI | FINGER MILLET ROTI Healthy and tasty roti recipe made with finger millet or raagi. Studies have shown that the health benefits of Ragi far supersede that of wheat. It’s gluten-free, promotes heart health, the fiber
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MIXED VEG CHICKEN STUFFED PARATHA RECIPE INGREDIENTS METHOD FOR MAKING THE STUFFING Mix wheat flour + salt + oil well.gradually add water and knead into soft dough and keep aside. Boil the boneless chiecken cubes with little salt for 7 to 8 mins .Allow to cool and blend it using mixie or food processor.Check the
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HOW TO COOK SAFFOLA MASALA OATS INGREDIENTS METHOD Heat 2 teaspoon oil in pan , add cumin seeds let it sizzle. Add finely chopped green chilies, + curry leaves + ginger + onion to it, sauté till translucent . Add tomato and fry till soft . Add the veges and fry for 2 or 3
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SWEET POTATO CUTLET OR KEBAB RECIPE / RATALU STARTER INGREDIENTS Salt to taste Oil to deep fry or shallow fry Note – I have not added any veges . PREPARATION METHOD Take the mashed sweet potato in a big bowl . Now add coriander jeera pwdr + garam masala pwdr + chaat masala pwdr +
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KHARA BHAT / MASALA RAVA BHAT khara Bath also known as Rava Bath , a famous breakfast from Karnataka. It is made with semolina, mix veggies, curry leaves and spices. It is a simple and easy south indian breakfast recipe . Khara bath is a variation of the most popular Rava Upma. INGREDIENTS NOTE – We
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MOMOS PARATHA INGREDIENTS NOTE – If using grated veges ,squeeze the excess water and use . METHOD Take all the stuffing ingredients in a mixing bowl . After mixing if you feel there is moisture ,then take the stuffing in a thick towel and squeeze the juice . The stuffing should not be wet . Divide
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KALLAPPAM / VELLAYAPPAM RECIPE / SOFT RICE DOSA WITHOUT DAL /TRI COLOUR FOOD Kallappam (Vellayappam) is a traditional Christian breakfast in Kerala. This soft, tasty pancake is made with fermented rice and coconut batter. Usually, fresh toddy (Kallu) is used to ferment the rice batter. Since, it is not possible to get toddy here, I use yeast.
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PURPLE CABBAGE PUTTU /HOW TO MAKE KERALA 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
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DOSA RECIPE /JINI DOSA / MASALA DOSA / UTTAPAM RECIPE . REFER HERE FOR THE BATTER WITH WHICH YOU CAN MAKE DIFFERENT TYPES OF DOSAS KARNATAKA DOSA BATTER
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APPE MADE FROM IDLI BATTER / KULI PANIYARAM / PADDU / RICE BUNS / VEGETABLE APPE INGREDIENTS METHOD Mix all the above ingredients well. Keep the appe pan on medium heat. Once it is hot , add a few drops of oil in each mould. Pour spoonful of the batter leaving some space over the
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CHICKEN BURMESE KHAO SUEY RECIPE / BURMESE COCONUT CURRY Khow Suey is a Burmese noodle dish with coconut milk + stock and served with an assortment of toppings like fried noodles , chilli oil , lemon garlic, fried onion, cilantro etc. Traditionally Khow suey is a nonveg noodle soup made of egg noodles and curried beef or chicken with coconut milk, served
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QUICK VEG DALIA BIRYANI RECIPE / BROKEN WHEAT BIRYANI INGREDIENTS METHOD Take a big mixie jar , add onion + tomato + ginger garlic paste + mint leaves + coriander powder + garam masala pwdr + turmeric + lewmon juice + curd + salt and grind into fine paste by add ing ¼ cup water.
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BURMESE RECIPE / HOW TO COOK BURMESE VEG KHAO SUEY / NOODLES IN COCONUT CURRY Traditionally Khow suey is a nonveg noodle soup made of egg noodles and curried beef or chicken with coconut milk, served with a variety of contrasting condiments. A squeeze of lemon also adds tanginess to khow suey. The dish is similar to the Burmese noodle dish ohn no khauk
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SOUTHINDIAN LEMON RICE RECIPE / CHITRANNA INGREDIENTS PREPARATION – Cook rice till completely done [not overcooked,grains have to be separate]or use left
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BOONDI CHAAT / BOONDI SALAD RECIPE Boondi, a water droplet sized deep fried crispy Indian snack prepared from gram flour and few spices, is a main ingredient in making boondi chaat / salad . INGREDIENTS Masala boondi or plain boondi – 2 cup – RECIPE – Namkeen boondi Boiled corn kernels – ½ cup Roasted peanut
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 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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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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QUICK AND EASY INSTANT PRESSURE COOKER GREEN PEAS PULAO /NO SOAKING INGREDIENTS PREPARATION – Wash the rice an keep aside till use , no need to soak. METHOD Heat ghee + oil in cooker , add the whole garam masala and let it splutter. Add the onion + green chilli and saute till light golden brown.
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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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INSTANT HEALTHY OATS WHEAT IDLI A filling and nutritious breakfast recipe . Oats are among the healthiest grains on earth. Oatmeal may help you lose weight by making you feel more full. OATS are gluten-free whole grain and a great source of important vitamins, minerals, fiber and antioxidants. Studies show that oats have many health
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HOMEMADE CRISPY TACOS SHELL / HARD TACOS RECIPE MEXICAN TACOS RECIPE BY DISHA LAHORI A taco is a traditional Mexican dish consisting of a small hand-sized corn or wheat tortilla topped with a filling. The tortilla is then folded around the filling and eaten by hand. The tortilla is then folded around the filling and eaten
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KARNATAKA STYLE TARKARI PALAV RECIPE Very tasty, nutritious and filling rice recipe prepared using pressure cooker. Karnataka style pulao is an one pot meal, prepared using regular rice, mixed vegetables and spices . Its called tarkari palav . In this recipe we will use fresh coconut .Freshly coconut is ground to a smooth paste with
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GUJARATI LIVE KHATTA DHOKLA /GUJARATI LIVE DHOKLA BY DISHA LAHORI A fermented and steamed sour cake made from rice, black gram (urad dal) & sour yogurt. It is light and spongy. A nutritious and tasty low fat and gluten-free snack from the Gujarati cuisine. Mildly spiced with ginger and green chilies. Gujarat weddings are incomplete
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HEALTHY VEG OATS CORN DHOKLA BY DISHA LAHORI INGREDIENTS Oats – 1/2 Cup Sooji – 1/2 Cup Sour curd – 1/2 Cup Oil – 1 tbsp Ginger green chilli paste – 1 ½ tsp Salt to taste Carrot grated – ½ Cup Sweet corn – ½ cup Coriander leaves very finely chopped – 3 or
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CORN RAVA UPMA /HEALTHY BREAKFAST FOR KIDS A popular and easy breakfast recipe from south india and western india, cooked with dry roasted semolina / sooji. it can be prepared with several variations and hence it is known with different names like, uppumavu, uppuma, uppindi, uppeet etc Upma, uppumavu or uppittu is a dish originating
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GUJARATI RICE FLOUR PANKI As adorable as the name panki sounds, this food item is oh so yummy and easy to make. A panki can simply be described as a rice batter steamed in banana leaves. Panki is an all-time favourite traditional Gujarati snack, which can be thought of as thin and tasty pancakes cooked between
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KATHIYAWADI UNDHIYU RECIPE/ GUJARATI UNDHIYU RECIPE/ કાઠીયાવાડી ચટાકેદાર ઉંધીયુ MOM’S RECIPE – JYOTI MANGALANI MADE BY DISHA LAHORI A traditional undhiyu recipe requires hours on end to make. … usually three versions of Undhiyu, matla undhiyu, Kathiyawadi undhiyu and surti undhiyu . Undhiyu, a traditional Gujarati curry prepared with many fresh vegetables and dhokli muthiya, is a must have item
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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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TANDOORI MANCHURIAN BALLS BY DISHA LAHORI Veg Manchurian is a delicious Indo-Chinese dish made with vegetables formed into dumplings an ddeep fried . These balls are super delicious & crisp. Cabbage is usually the leading vegetable in the manchurian balls, with carrots, green beans, bell peppers and even cauliflower added to the mix. INGREDIENTS Finely chopped or grated
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FAFDA / PATHA GATHIYA / GATHIYA BY DISHA LAHORI Fafda is a popular Gujarati snack. In many festivals, fafda is the most preferred snack. Fafda is rectangular in shape and yellowish in complexion. Fafda is a fried crispy crunchy tasty snack made with besan (gram flour), laced with carom seeds and black pepper. It is a popular
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CREAMY MIXED VEG WHITE GRAVY INGREDIENTS Onion chopped – 2 medium Cashew nut – 12 Water – 1 cup Oil – 2 tsp Oil + butter/ghee – 1 tbsp Ginger garlic paste – 2 tsp Boiled onion and cashew paste Fresh cream – ¼ cup Sugar – 1 tsp Coriander powder – 3 tsp Chaat
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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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HEALTHY CRAB SOUP / VEG CRAB SOUP /BENEFITS OF CRAB 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,
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VEG IDLI NOODLES/CHINESE STYLE IDLI HAKKA NOODLES/IDLI NOODLES RECIPE/CHINESE IDLI RECIPE /INDO CHINESE IDLI FRY RECIPE /VEGETABLE FRIED IDLI /LEFTOVER IDLI RECIPES INGREDIENTS 5 leftover idlis ½ cup onion thinly sliced (chopped lengthwise) ½ cup carrot thinly sliced lengthwise ½ cup cabbage ¼ cup capsicum 1 tbsp finely minced garlic 1 small green chilli finely chopped 1 tsp soya sauce 1 tbsp red
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METHI ALOO PARATHA FROM LEFTOVER SABJI /NO STUFF PARATHAS Aloo sabzi is one of the most prepared dishes in our Indian kitchens. However, there are days when you just don’t feel like having the leftover sabzis with chapati or roti . You can turn your leftover aloo sabzi into delicious and quick no stuffing parathas
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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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