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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KALE LEAVES STIR FRY / KALE LEAVES PORIYAL / INDIAN STYLE SAUTEED KALE / KALE THORAN Kale Poriyal , a quick, easy and healthy side. Kale is a super healthy food and a rich source of many vitamins and nutrients. Kale is an iron-rich, beta-carotene-rich superfood. It has similar taste and nutrition as our wonder superfood Moringa leaves.
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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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RICE RAVA UPMA /RICE RAVA UPPITTU /UPPUDU PINDI /ARISI UPMA/BIYYAM Rice rava is nothing but rice semolina or coarsely ground rice. It is used to make traditional Andhra recipes HOW TO MAKE RICE RAVA – First wash and soak rice, dal together for minimum 10 mins or maximum 2 hrs. Drain water and spread over a
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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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INSTANT HEALTHY CHIKOO HALWA / SAPOTA HALWA/ SUGAR FREE CHICKOO HALWA BY DISHA LAHORI A good source of dietary fibre, the pulp of this fruit functions as an excellent laxative. It is loaded with a rich array of vitamins A, C, niacin, folate and pantothenic acid and minerals iron, potassium and copper. The host of
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MAWA MODAK RECIPE /KHOYA MODAK BY SHWETA GALINDE [ CONTACT 9823519181 -FOR MODAK CLASS IN PUNE ] Mawa modak stuffed with dates and nuts mixture is a perfect modak recipe for the Ganesh Chaturthi festival. In Maharashtra, the modak made from mawa (khoya) is known as ‘Khavyache modak’ or amrit modak Hardly takes 20 mins and tastes
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HEALTHY DRUMSTICK LEAVES ADAI Adai is a healthy, protein-rich and nutrient dense lentil crepe from Tamil Nadu cuisine. Adai is a healthy, protein rich breakfast dish made using mixed dals and rice. It’s is slightly thicker and heavier than dosa. Adai with Aviyal is a great combo served in most of the restaurants and even in homes. In Drumstick
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MATKI SALAD / MOTH BEAN SALAD / MATKI CHAAT / HEALTHY SPROUTS SALAD RECIPE Moth beans are rich in antioxidants like phenols, carotenoids and flavonoids. These antioxidants help reduce the risks of cardiovascular disease, certain cancers and age-related degenerative conditions. Studies have shown that the germination of moth bean sprouts help enhance their antioxidant properties. Moth beans contain calcium
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AGATHI KEERAI PORIYAL / AGATHI KEERAI MOONG DAL STIR FRY /AGATHI KEERAI KOOTU /HUMMING BIRD TREE LEAVES RECIPE /अगेती के पत्तों में छिपा है सेहत का खज़ाना / Agathi Keerai, an omnipotent spinach, is capable of curing not only physiological but also psychological problems of human beings. Its botanical name is Sesbania grandiflra having precisely 63
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BROKEN WHEAT PONGAL / WHEAT RAVA PONGAL /SAMBA RAVA PONGAL / DALIA PONGAL Pongal is a traditional dish served mostly during breakfast in tamil nadu . It is a rice lentil dish that is often prepared in south Indian homes to offer to GODS during puja. This traditional South Indian breakfast is simply amazing! It’s light, delicious and goes
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PONNANGANNI PARUPPU MASIYAL / KEERAI PARUPPU MASIYAL Keerai masiyal is a side dish recipe made with greens and dal from Tamil nadu. This keerai masiyal is best comfort food . We can try this recipe with any greens like spinach / chowli / amaranth etc . It can be made with toor dal or mung
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Ram ladoo is a popular street food snack from Delhi. These are basically fried pakoras or vadas made from moong dal and chana dal batter. However they are called as ram ladoo It is deep fried till it is cooked and crisp.It is topped with green chutney and tamarind chutney . Like other chaat recipes, grated radish julienne is used
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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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KADAPPA RECIPE / KUMBAKONAM KADAPPA / SIDE DISH FOR IDLI AND DOSA Kumbakonam Kadappa is a classic recipe made in theThanjavur region. It has a perfect blend of the Maratha influence with the South. The Chola kingdom that stretched till Maldives and Indonesia influenced the food and cooking style. It is said that in a Sangam
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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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SUVA KI SABJI / STIR FRIED DILL LEAVES / KONKAN STYLE SHEPU BHAJI Rich in antioxidants and a good source of vitamin C, magnesium, and vitamin A, dill may have several benefits for health, including protection against heart disease and cancer. INGREDIENTS Dill leaves – 1 small bunch chopped Oil – 1 tbsp Jeera – ½ tsp Garlic crushed or
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SUVA ALOO KI SABJI / DILL LEAVES WITH POTATO / SHEPU ALOO KI SABJI Rich in antioxidants and a good source of vitamin C, magnesium, and vitamin A, dill may have several benefits for health, including protection against heart disease and cancer. INGREDIENTS Dill leaves – 1 small bunch chopped Oil – 1 or 2 tbsp Jeera – 1 tsp
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BREAD CRUMBS CUTLET WITHOUT POTATO BY DISHA LAHORI Bread crumbs or breadcrumbs are sliced residue of dry bread, used for breading or crumbing foods, topping casseroles, stuffing poultry, thickening stews, adding inexpensive bulk to soups, meatloaves … Here in this cutlet we are using fresh bread crumbs and making cutlets . INGREDIENTS 2 cups bread
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DRY KACHORI BY SHWETA GALINDE INGREDIENTS 200 gms fried Moong Dal namkeen 11/2 tsp amchur Powder 1 tsp or as per taste chilly powder 11/2 tsp Dhaniya powder 1 tsp coarsely ground Saunf ½ tsp sugar powder finely chopped dryfruits like cashew raisins – 3 to 4 tbsp 1/2 Kg Maida 125 gm
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CHATPATTA BHARWA KARELA / STUFFED KARELA Your diet plan is incomplete without bitter gourd (commonly known in Hindi as karela). It boosts weight loss and helps in controlling diabetes. Bitter gourd is a rich source of vitamins and minerals. It contains iron, magnesium, potassium and vitamins like A and C. It contains twice the calcium of spinach and beta-carotene of broccoli. Various anti-oxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds are
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TURI BHASAR / SINDHI GILKI RECIPE BY DISHA LAHORI Mild delicious sponge gourd cooked with simple fresh herb and spices Turai ki sabzi / Turai/ Toori/ Gilki /soft gourd is a very healthy vegetable,it is easy to cook and very easy to digest. It is good for summer , as it is very cooling for
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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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TOMATO GOTSU / INSTANT TOMATO ACCOMPANIMENT FOR IDLI AND DOSA / TOMATO SIDE DISH FOR SOUTHINDIAN BREAKFAST Tomato gotsu aka thakkali gotsu is a perfect accompaniment for fluffy idlys and it can be made in no time. Simple side dish made using onions and tomatoes which goes well with idli, dosa, Pongal ,upma and with
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KARACHI HALWA / HOW TO MAKE KARACHI HALWA / HOMEMADE KARACHI HALWA RECIPE BY KRUPA SALVA As the name suggests, its origin points to the city of Karachi in Pakistan. Origin of Karachi Halwa – Karachi, Pakistan. It entered India when Indians returned from Pakistan during partition. They brought some of the authentic Pakistani recipes to India. Karachi
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BEANS CARROT PORIYAL / BEANS CARROT STIR FRY / BEANS CARROT THORAN INGREDIENTS Carrots finely chopped – ½ cup Beans chopped – 1 cup Finely chopped onion – 1 Green chill chopped – 2 or as per taste Oil – 2 or 3 tsp Mustard seeds + urad dal – 1 tsp Curry leaves –
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INSTANT MULTIGRAIN DOSA RECIPE / CRISPY MULTIGRAIN DOSA / INSTANT MILLET DOSA /INSTANT MIXED MILLET DOSA RECIPE 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,
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DAHI VADA /SOFT DAHI BALLES /SOFT DAHI VADAS Dahi vada is a type of chaat originating from the Indian subcontinent and popular throughout South Asia. It is prepared by soaking vadas in thick dahi. Dahi bhallas and dahi vadas are different – dahi bhallas are made from urad dal + moong dal , where as
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SINDHI WADIYA / MOONG DAL AND URAD VADIYA / MASALA DAL WADIS / AMRITSARI WADIS BY DISHA LAHORI INGREDIENTS [ for 30 wadis ] Urad dal – 250 grms Moong dal – 50 grms [ moong dal is added to make the wadis light ] Grated ginger – 1 tbsp Red chilli flakes –
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PAYARU KANJI WITH COCONUT CHUTNEY / RICE PORRIDGE Payaru Kanji is a kind of rice porridge which is made in different parts of Tamil Nadu and Kerala in different ways. Payaru Kanji is a comforting porridge. It is
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THALIPEETH BHAJNI / HOMEMADE THALIPEETH FLOUR / MULTIGRAIN FLOUR MIX BY SHWETA GALINDE The multi-grain flour mix used for making Thalipeeth is called Thalipeeth Bhajani INGREDIENTS Raw rice – 2 cup Chana dal – 1 Jawar – ½ cup Bajra – ½ cup Moong dal -1/2 cup Urad dal- ½ cup Coriander seeds – ½
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SWEET PONGAL RECIPE / SAKKARAI PONGAL RECIPE INGREDIENTS PREPARATION 1 – Roast the dal and rice separately till it becomes hot in a pressure cooker with 1/2 tsp ghee [it should not change colour]. Roasting is optional – you can directly wash and cook the dal + rice .
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INSTANT CRISPY MAIZE FLOUR DOSA /MAKAI DOSA RECIPE Health Benefits of Maize Flour, Makai ka atta, Makki ka Atta • The flour is naturally rich in dietary fibre, antioxidants, vitamin B, omega 6 unsaturated fat and vegetable proteins. It is also rich in magnesium. It is relatively less expensive to buy too. VARIETIES OF DOSA RECIPES –
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TOMATO SAMBAR INGREDIENTS Tomato – 3 Moong dal – ¼ cup Oil – ½ tbsp Onion – 1 chopped Green chilli – 2 Sambar pwdr – 1 ½ or 2 tbsp [ depending
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RAW PAPAYA CURRY INGREDIENTS Raw papaya – 2 or 3 cup [ peeled and chopped into small cubes ] Moong dal or masoor dal – ¼ cup Grated coconut –1/4 cup Red chilli – 4 or as per taste Pepper corn – 5 nos Coriander seeds
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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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MILLET PONGAL MILLET PONGAL Millet – there are different types of millets [ Samai / little millet / foxtail millet / thinnai ] – millets
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RESTAURANT STYLE MASALA KHICHDI INGREDIENTS Rice – ½ cup [ any rice , I have used basmati ] Tuvar / moong dal – ½ cup Onion chopped – 1 Tomato chopped – 1 Oil + ghee – 1 tbsp Few whole garam masala – 2 green cardamom / small piece of cinnamon /2 clove /
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SINDHI KOKI Popular dish from Sindhi Cuisine, Sindhi Koki is a flatbread with a fabulous taste and interesting texture. It is a breakfast dish made using wheat flour, spices, and herbs. Sindhi koki recipe is a fabulous roti prepared with a dough of whole wheat flour perked up with a large array of flavour enhancers like onions and
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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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BHAJNI CHI CHAKLI / MULTI GRAIN CHAKLI Chaklis are an important part of Diwali celebration. Bhajani chakli is chaklis made using roasted dal,riceand spices . The word ‘Bhajaney’ means ‘to roast’ in Marathi. All the ingredients are roasted and then ground into a flour, and so the name Bhajani Chakli. INGREDIENTS FOR THE BHAJANI FLOUR · Chana
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CHORAFALI / CHORAFALI FAFDA Recipe courtesy – CHAMPA PATEL INGREDIENTS 3 cup chana dal2 cup urad dal1 cup moong dal1/4 tsp Turmeric pwdrGenerous pinch of asafoetida1 tbsp Oil1\4 tsp of baking sodaSalt to tasteOil to deep fry PREPARATION Wipe the dals and grind it into fine pwdr. METHODTake the flour with other ingredients and make a
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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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GINGER CHUTNEY / ALLAM PACHADI INGREDIENTS Peeled and chopped ginger pieces – ¼ cup Red chilli – 4 or 5 or as per taste Urad dal – 2 tbsp [ wipe it with a cloth ] Tamarind – a big piece Jaggery – 1 ½ or 2 tbsp. Oil – 2 tbsp Curry leaves –
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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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SAMA / SAMAI / BAGAR / LITTLE MILLET PONGAL INGREDIENTS [ serves 4 ] Millet / sama / burgar – 1 cup Moong dal – ¼ cup Ginger grated or crushed – 1 ½ tsp Ghee – 2 or 3 tbsp Asafoetida – a pinch Whole black pepper – 1 ½ tsp Jeera – 1
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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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COOKING TIPS 1 – shared by whatsapp group members of ‘ COOK CLICK SHARE ‘ Buy small ,green and tender vegetables .Wash vegetables before chopping them..and always buy ripe fruits . While chopping veges chop it small to reduce cooking time
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BEANS AND POTATO STIR FRY Poṟiyal tamil word for a fried, or sometimes sauteed, vegetable dish. The Kannada word for the same dish is Palya and in Telugu, it is Vepudu. It is usually made by shallow frying shredded or diced veges along with spices. The preparation would normally involve frying rai , urad dal , onions and then the main vegetable, and finally
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