SOFT GOURD / GALKA / GILKA / GHOSALYACHI / SILK GOURD /DAL INGREDIENTS Moong dal – 1/2 cup Galka [ tender ones ] – 2 medium size or 2 cup chopped Turmeric – 1/2 tsp Green chilli chopped – 3 or 4 or as per taste Salt to taste Oil + ghee – 1 1/2
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VEG DALCHA / SAALNA FOR BIRYANIS OR PULAO INGREDIENTS Toor dal – 4 tbsp Chana dal – 3 tbsp Oil – 2 tsp Whole garam masla – 1 piece of cinnamom + 2 clove + 2 green cardamom Onion finely chopped – 1 Tomato finely chopped – 1 Brinjal sliced – 2 small OR any
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MANGALORE CUCUMBER CURRY INGREDIENTS Sambar Cucumber cubes – 2 or 3 cup Tamarind – marble size Jaggery grated – 1 or 2 tsp Turmeric – ¼ tsp Jeera – 1 tsp Coriander seeds – 1 tbsp Urad dal – 1 tsp Chana dal – 1 tsp Methi seeds – ¼ tsp Red chilli – 4
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DRUMSTICK SAMBAR INGREDIENTS Moong dal – ½ cup Drumstick – 2 Oil – 1 tbsp Mustard seeds – 1 tsp Jeera – 1 tsp Fenugreek seeds – ¼ tsp Curry leaves – few Onion sliced – 1 Tomato chopped – 1 Tamarind – marble size Sambar masala pwdr – 2 ½ tbsp Turmeric pwdr –
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PUMPKIN WITH COCONUT INGREDIENTS Pumpkin small cubes – 2 cup [ skinless and seedless ] Fresh coconut – ¼ cup Jeera – 1 tsp Shallots /small onions – 5 Red chilli – 2 Sambar pwdr – ½ tsp Oil – 1 tbsp Mustard seeds + urad dal – 2 tsp Turmeric pwdr – a generous
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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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SOUTHINDIAN KADHI / MOR KUZHAMBU INGREDIENTS Butter milk lightly sour – 2 ½ or 3 cup [ not very sour ] Toor dal – 1 tsp Raw rice – 1 tsp Coriander seeds –1 tsp Jeera -1 tsp Ginger – ½ inch Green chilli – 3 or 4 or as per taste Grated coconut –
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CABBAGE DAL INGREDIENTS Chopped cabbage – 3 cup Toor dal – ¼ cup Turmeric – ¼ tsp Freshly grated coconut – ¼ cup Jeera – 1 tsp Sambar pwdr – 1 tbsp Oil – 1tbsp Mustard seeds + urad dal – 1 ½ tsp Curry leaves -few Asafetida – a pinch Finely chopped coriander leaves
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TINDA / INDIAN ROUND GOURD /INDIAN BABY PUMPKIN OR SQUASH WITH CHANA DAL inda, also called Indian squash, round melon, Indian round gourd or apple gourd or Indian baby pumpkin, is a squash-like cucurbit grown for its immature fruit, a vegetable especially popular in
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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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POTATO SAMBAR Potatoes are naturally gluten-free and they’re packed with nutritional benefits needed for a healthy lifestyle. Just 110 calories. No fat, sodium or cholesterol. Nearly
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MOONG DAL SAMBAR INGREDIENTS Moong dal – ½ cup Oil – 1 tbsp Mustard seeds – 1 tsp Jeera – 1 tsp Fenugreek seeds –
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POORI RECIPE Puri is a
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DRUMSTICK MASALA INGREDIENTS Drumstick – 15 or 20 pieces [ thick -fleshy and tender ] Onion finely chopped – 1
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DIET PLAN FOR LOSING WEIGHT / HEALTHY BODY EARLY MORNING AS YOU GET UP [ 6 AM ] A glass of luke warm water + 1 tbsp lemon juice + 1 tsp grated ginger BEFORE WORK OUT /EXERCISE [any
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SAMBAR WITHOUT DAL [ street side sambar served with idlis ] Sambar is a lentil-based vegetable stew, cooked with pigeon pea and tamarind broth. It is popular in South Indian and Sri Lankan cuisines
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CUCUMBER CURD CURRY / MORU CURRY INGREDIENTS Sambhar cucumber chopped – 1 ½ cup Fresh curd – 1 cup Freshly grated coconut – ¼ cup Mustard seeds – ¼ tsp for grinding [ optional ] Green chilli –
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BOTTLE GOURD PORIYAL / DUDHI WITH CHANA DAL INGREDIENTS Bottle gourd – 250 gms Chana dal – ¼ cup Oil – 1 or ½ tbsp. Mustard seeds – 1 tsp Onion finely chopped – 1 Green chilly chopped – 2 or 3 or as per taste Curry leaves – few Turmeric pwdr – ¼
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SNAKEGOURD WITH CHANA DAL INGREDIENTS Snake gourd – 250 gms Chana dal – ¼ cup Oil – 1 or ½ tbsp. Mustard seeds – 1 tsp
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DRUMSTICK COCONUT GRAVY INGREDIENTS PREPARATION. METHOD Take the coconut masala paste in a pan . Add
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MORU CURRY / VELLARIKKA PULISSERY/ CURD WITH CUCUMBER INGREDIENTS Sambar cucumber peeled and diced – 2 cups Little sour or fresh thick curd – 1 1/2 cup Freshly grated coconut – ½ cup Green chillies – 2 or 3 or as per taste Cumin seeds – 1/2 tsp
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RIPE MANGO CURD CURRY / MAMBAZHA PULISSERY [ KERALA CUISINE ] Mango is low in calories yet high in nutrients — particularly vitamin C, which aids immunity, iron absorption and growth and repair. High in Antioxidants. … May Boost Immunity. … May Support Heart Health. … May
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AVIAL RECIPE / MIXED VEGETABLES IN COCONUT BASE Avial is a dish which originated from Tamilnadu, although it is equally popular in South Canara region of Karnataka and Kerala. It is a thick mixture of 13 vegetables commonly found in the western ghats and coconut, seasoned with coconut oil and curry leaves. Avial is considered
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SAMBAR RECIPE VARIETIES OF SAMBAR RECIPES –
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