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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HEALTHY GREEN MOONG SPROUTS DOSA INGREDIENTS Make sprouts following this recipe – Homemade sprouts METHOD Take all ingredients one by one in a mixie jar and grind into a fine batter of medium pouring consistency . Dont make very thick or very thin batter . Add baking soada and give a nice mix. Bkaing soda
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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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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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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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HEALTHY GREEN PEAS SOUP RECIPE /MATAR SOUP RECIPE Peas are a good source of vitamins C and E, zinc, and other antioxidants that strengthen your immune system. Other nutrients, such as vitamins A and B and coumestrol, help reduce inflammation and lower your risk of chronic conditions, including diabetes, heart disease, and arthritis. For starters, not only
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BLACK TIL CHIKKI | BLACK SESAME CHIKKI BY SHWETA GALINDE The combination of Til and Gur also boosts immunity and guards the body from seasonal infections. Black sesame seeds are rich in healthy omega 3 fatty acids, that can lubricate the intestinal walls and help with constipation. The seeds are also rich in fibre, that can
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ALOO MATAR PARATHA INGREDIENTS Wheat flour – 3 cup Oil to knead the dough – 3 tsp Green peas – 2 cup Mashed aloo – 1 cup Green chilli + ginger + garlic paste – 1 tbsp Garam masala – ½ tsp Red chilli pwdr – ½ tsp or as per taste Chaat masala –
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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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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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HEALTHY RAGI FLAKES SOUP BY DISHA LAHORI Finger millet is a rich source of protein and minerals in comparison to all other cereals and millets. It contains important amino acids. It has the highest amount of calcium (344 mg) and potassium (408 mg). It is beneficial for individuals with low haemoglobin levels as it is
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BREAD HARA BHARA KEBAB / INSTANT HARA BHARA KEBAB Hara bhara kabab are pan-fried spiced patties made with a mix of spinach, green peas and potatoes. It is a popular Indian appetizer that is very famous among North Indian restaurants. It is a tikki that is made with the combination of blanched spinach, peas, green coriander, green
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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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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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GREEN GARLIC CILANTRO CHUTNEY / HARE LEHSUN KI CHUTNEY It is a basic green chutney .Fresh garlic imparts amazing flavour and freshness to this chutney. This chutney can be served with appetizers as dips , sandwiches wraps etc Green garlic contains the same nutrients as full-grown garlic, such as allicin (a sulfur compound and natural antibiotic), manganese (a
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HARE CHANE KA SAAG / SINDHI SPECIAL PALLI SAAG RECIPE / CHICK PEA TENDER LEAVES RECIPE BY DISHA LAHORI INGREDIENTS Chick pea leaves – 250 grms leaves with tender stem [ 1 big bunch ] Spinach / palak – 20 leaves small bunch ] Tomato puree – 2 big Green chiili – 3 or
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THUMM PATATA SINDHI RECIPE / GARLIC GREENS OR GARLIC CHIVES AND POTATO SABJI / LAHSUN PATTE AUR ALOO KI SABJI / THOOM WARA ALOO BY DISHA LAHORI Green Garlic (hara lahsun) : The most peculiar benefit of green garlic is due to its active ingredient, allicin. This works as a powerful antioxidant to boost your immune
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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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GOPALKALA BY DISHA LAHORI The Gopalkala Recipe is a popular offering to Lord Krishna on Janmashtami. It is a savory dish made of beaten rice, cucumbers, green chilies, coconut and the tempering is done using ghee. The recipe is similar to curd rice, the only difference is beaten rice is used. This is mainly distributed as
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PALAK PANEER STUFFED PARATHA GREEN PALAK DOUGH INGREDIENTS Wheat flour 3 cup Palak – 3 cup Green chilli – 2 Oil – 3 tsp for kneading Ginger garlic paste – 1 tsp Salt to taste Til – 2 tbsp. Ajwain – 1 tsp [ optional ] Water to knead the dough as required
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HOMEMADE SAMBAR MASALA POWDER RECIPE SAMBAR – Sambar, also spelled sambaar, is a lentil-based vegetable stew or chowder, cooked with dal and tamarind broth. It is popular in South Indian and Sri Lankan cuisines Sambar is part of a tradition of lentil-based vegetable stews in southern India. In regions that grow coconuts , notably some
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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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MIXED MILLETS IDIYAPPAM RECIPE / MULTI GRAIN IDIYAPPAM MILLETS are an excellent choice to replace your regular food with. They come in varying shapes and sizes, and each grain has its own health benefits. These whole grain millets are available in the markets at all times, and even throughout the year, as they are cultivated
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RAMASSERY IDLI THE RAMASSERY IDLI is known for its soft and fluffy texture . These idlis were described as a cross between dosa and idli . People who belonged to Mudaliar community migrated from Kanchipuram [ Tamil Nadu ] to Ramasssery in Palakkad in search of job.They started making idlis first , for those who
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HEALTHY BEETROOT RASAM BY DISHA LAHORI Rasam is packed with rich dietary fibres, which adds bulk to your stool and enables smoother bowel regularity. Rasam is backed with thiamin, folic acid, vitamin A, vitamin C and niacin along with minerals such as potassium, iron, calcium, zinc, selenium, copper and magnesium. Packed with essential nutrients, beetroots are a great
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TRICOLOUR PUTTU / CARROT PUTTU /SPINACH PUTTU /GREEN PUTTU / PALAK PUTTU / HEALTHY PUTTU RECI 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
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PEANUT SPINACH INGREDIENTS Palak – 1 medium bunch thinly sliced Oil – 1 tbsp Chilli pwdr – 1 ½ tsp or as taste Coriander pwdr – 1 tsp Jeera pwdr – ½ tsp Turmeric – ½ tsp Roasted peanut pwdr – 3 or 4 tbsp METHOD FOR MORE RECIPES CLICK ON THE NAMES BELOW :-
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MUSKMELON DOSA INGREDIENTS Idli rice or any rice – 1 cup Urad dal – 1 tbsp Red chilli – 3 or as per taste Freshly grated coconut – ¼ cup Chopped muskmelon – 1 cup Fennel seeds – 1 tsp Salt Oil or ghee as required PREPARATION Clean ,wash ,rinse and soak the rice +
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MOONG DAL SPROUTS TIKKI / CUTLET INGREDIENTS Moong dal sprouts – 2 cup Mashed potato – ¼ cup [ optional ] Besan – 2 tbsp for binding Thinly sliced palak – 1 cup [ optional ] Ginger garlic green chilli paste – 1 tbsp Oil – 1 tsp Finely chopped coriander leaves – 2 or
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SOOJI / RAVA TOAST INGREDIENTS Sooji / regular upma rawa / semolina – ½ cup Curd – 4 tbsp water – 3 to 4 tbsp Finely chopped onion Finely chopped capsicum Finely chopped deseeded tomato Grated carrot Green chilli or
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SARSO KA SAAG INGREDIENTS PREPARATION METHOD Take the chopped
Read MoreLASAGNA / LAZANYA [ It is pronounced as la …zaa…ne…aa ] Lasagne sheets are easily available in stores. Here I have used selva brand sheets .[they are ready for baking ] There is no need to cook the sheets , if using thin consistency sauce . If the sauce is thick then we need to
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DAL MAKHANI / MAA KI DAL INGREDIENTS PREPARATION METHOD Heat oil + butter in a pan. Add jeera + bayleaf and let
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SINDHI RECIPES By Dine in with Disha #Sindhi cuisine, A Cuisine which is not very famous but it’s Full of Flavours and Variations. Generally everyone knows about Sindhi Kadhi Chawal or Dal Pakwan. But this Cuisine has many such varieties. Today we will make Sai Bhaji / Dal Palak 🍵which is made by split chickpeas
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SINDHI SAI BHAJI [ sai means green – bhaji means veges ] INGREDIENTS Palak leaves – 1 bunch Khatta leaves – 1 small bunch Chana dal – 1/4 cup Onion finely chopped – 1 big chopped Tomatoes finely chopped – 2 Green chilli finely chopped – 1 Ginger garlic paste – 1 1/2 tsp Potato
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BESAN WAFFLES / CHEELA WAFFLES INGREDIENTS Besan /gram flour – 1 cup Fine sooji /rava – 2 tbsp Curd – 2 tbsp Finely chopped onions – 2 tbsp Finely chopped coriander leaves – 2 tbsp Red chilli pwdr – 1/4 tsp Turmeric pwdr – a generous pinch Ginger garlic paste – 1/4 tsp Salt to
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STUFFED CHICKEN BREAST FRY BY SONU INGREDIENTS FOR STUFFING · Olive oil + butter – 1 tbsp · Finely miced garlic – 1 tbsp · Finely chopped palak/spinach – 1 cup · Grated paneer – ¼ cup · Salt and pepper to taste · Finely chopped coriander leaves – 1 tbsp [optional ] METHOD Heat
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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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DRUMSTICK LEAVES SAMBAR INGREDIENT Drumstick leaves – 3 or 4 cup Toor dal – ½ cup Tamarind – small goose berry size Onion chopped – 1 Curry leaves – few Tomato – 1 chopped Fenugreek seeds – ¼ tsp Sambar pwdr –2 or 2 ½ tbsp Turmeric pwdr – ¼ tsp Asafoetida – a generous
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GREEN MOONG DAL IDLI / PROTEIN PACKED BREAKFAST 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 . On sprouting, the protein content of moong increases
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PESARATTU / MOONG DAL DOSA INGREDIENTS Whole green moong dal with skin – 1 cup Raw rice – 1 or 1 ½ tbsp. Ginger – 1 inch Green chilli – 1 Jeera / cumin seeds – ¾ tsp Salt to taste Ghee or oil to drizzle Finely chopped onion + grated carrot + finely chopped
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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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DRUMSTICK LEAVES WITH MOONG DAL [ The leaves have many beneficial nutritional Values ] INGREDIENTS PREPARATION METHOD Heat oil in a pan ,add mustard seeds and allow it to crackle. Add onion+ chilli and saute till translucent . Add the leaves and mix well. Add salt and mix well. Sprinkle ¼ cup water and allow it to
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GREEN CHAWLI LEAVES / AMARANTH LEAVES WITH MOONG DAL [ SouthIndian style ] INGREDIENTS Green Chawli leaves – 1 medium bunch Moong dal – ¼ cup Onion chopped – 1 Garlic chopped – 3 cloves Tomato chopped – 1 Green chilli – 3 or as per taste Turmeric pwdr – ¼ tsp Freshly grated coconut –
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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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COOKING TIPS BY WHATSAPP AND FACEBOOK MEMBERS FROM THEIR KITCHEN AND EXPERIENCE – Brinjal should have thorns on it for good taste . Always pick up onion which r dry n has double layer.. u can store these for minimum 6 months When you buy cauliflower always take little yellowish one not white one Will
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CREAMY CORN SPINACH PASTA [ image got corrupted ] INGREDIENTS Cooked pasta – 2 cup Very finely chopped palak / spinach – 1 cup Tomato – 3 Boiled corn – ¼ cup [ optional ] Fresh cream – ¼ cup Red chiili flakes – ½ tsp Mixed herbs / oregano – 1 ½ tsp Pepper
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