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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GHOL BHAJI KI MUTHIYA / CHIVAL MUTKULEY BY RAKHIS RASOI Very famous gujarati Farsan Muthiya made with very healthy leafy vegetable called … भाजी / घोल भाजी / nuniya / kulfa/ loni bhaji /ghol bhaji Purslane Leaves or Ghol, Chival are weeds. Extremely nutritious and you would be amazed to read the health benefits Purslane is a green, leafy vegetable that can be
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MORINGA LEAVES OMELETTE Nutritious omelette recipe with drumstick leaves Moringa, a nutrient-packed superfood that comes from the Moringa oleifera tree in India, has been used for centuries in Eastern cultures to alleviate headaches, ease constipation, stimulate the immune system, promote weight loss, and increase libido. Modern research suggests moringa can help lower cholesterol, balance blood sugar, and
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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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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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HEALTHY SALAD BY DISHA LAHORI at a Salad a Day A Natural Source of Fiber. … Nutritional Benefits of Fresh Fruits and Vegetables. … Load up on Salads for Weight Control. … A Daily Salad Will Aid Your Intake of Healthy Fats. … Build Strong Bones. … Protect Your Peepers. … Improve Muscle Performance. …
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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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CHANA DAL SAMBAR INGREDIENTS Chana Dal – 1/2 a cup Turmeric powder – 1/4 tsp Sambar mixed veges cooked – 2 cup [ carrot / pumpkin/ white pumpkin / beans etc ] Tamarind – marble size Tomato – 1 medium Sambar powder – 2 ½ or 3 tbsp [ depending on how strong flavour you
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HEALTHY JOWAR FLOUR UPMA / HEALTHY MILLET FLOUR UPMA / TRADITIONAL MAHARASHTRIAN UKADPENDI RECIPE BY DISHA LAHORI Ukadpendi is a nutritious dish Ukadpendi is a traditional Maharashtrian breakfast recipe. It is basically a healthy wheat flour upma that makes for a warm and comforting meal. Here I have tried the same recipe with jowar flour
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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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CRISPY VEG NUGGETS A nugget is a product made from veg or non veg ingredients that is breaded or battered, then deep-fried or baked. Nuggets have become a popular fast food restaurant item, as well as widely sold frozen for home use. Veggie Nuggets is an amazing combination of potatoes, vegetables and seasoning, that is finely coated in
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CELERY SOUP Celery has received a lot of attention as a ‘superfood,’ with supporters claiming that celery juice helps combat a range of ailments, including inflammation, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol. Celery is a member of the carrot family. Celery is rich in vitamins and minerals with a low glycemic index. You’ll enjoy vitamins A, K, and C, plus minerals like potassium and folate when you eat
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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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VEGETABLE AU GRATIN Like many culinary terms, the phrase au gratin derives from a French word that means something similar to “scrapings.” According to the Oxford Companion to Food, gratin simply refers to a crisply baked top. That crusty top is often achieved by grated cheese and/or breadcrumbs. Gratin is a French word a technique in which the top has a golden brown crust
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INSTANT KHANDVI BY DISHA LAHORI Khandvi, a popular Gujarati snack that is also served for breakfast in the Gujarati households. Khandvi, also known as Patuli, Dahivadi or Suralichi Vadi, is a savory snack in Maharashtrian cuisine as well as in Gujarati cuisine of India. It consists of yellowish, tightly rolled bite-sized pieces and is primarily
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INSTANT RAVA UTTAPAM /INSTANT SUJI UTTAPAM /SOOJI UTTAPA Instant Rava Uttapam Recipe – Everybody loves an uttapam, when it is hot & freshly made in minutes. Traditional Uttapam or Ootappa recipe uses fermented rice & lentil batter but here it is an Instant Rava Uttapam made with Rava (suji/sooji) & curd. It is easy to
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INSTANT AMLA PULAO / AMLA RICE / AMLA PULAO / NELLIKAI PULAO / GOOSEBERRY PULAO Amla pulao – A healthy delicious rice made with Indian Gooseberry .A peppy rice dish with the tangy taste of amla , which is a must-try when the berry is in season. It has a refreshing taste. Amla berries are rich
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BASIC FRESH HOME MADE VEGETABLE STOCK INGREDIENTS Bay leaf – 1 Clove – 1 Cardamom – 1 Pepper corn – ½ tsp Cinnamon – a small piece Turmeric – 1/4 tsp [ optional ] Garlic – 3 cloves chopped Onions chopped – 1 sliced Carrot chopped – ½ cup Cabbage chopped – ½ cup Salt
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MASALA NOODLES Noodles tossed in Indian masala INGREDIENTS Cooked noodles – 2 ½ to 3 cup Onion thinly sliced – ¼ cup Carrot sliced – ¼ cup Cabbage thinly sliced – ¼ cup Capsicum – ¼ cup Finely chopped ginger and garlic – 2 tsp Green finely chopped – 1 Oil – 1 or 2
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WHEAT MOMOS Momo is a type of East and South Asian steamed filled dumpling. Momos are native to Southwest Chinese region of Tibet as well as Bhutan, Nepal, North Indian region of Ladakh, Northeast Indian regions of Sikkim, Assam, and Arunachal Pradesh, and East Indian region of Darjeeling. A simple white-flour-and-water dough is generally preferred
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BAJRA BADAM SOUP BY DISHA LAHORI The bajra badam Soup Recipe is a wholesome high fibre and protein rich recipe that you can serve for a one dish lunch or dinner. It also makes a great Indian diabetic lunch or dinner giving you all the added nutrients. It is a wholesome high protein soup that
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INSTANT MOONG DAL IDLI / INSTANT IDLI WITHOUT RICE / HIGH PROTEIN IDLI Moong Dal Idli is a delicious gluten free Idli recipe made using only yellow moong dal . It is an instant recipe made without rice and does not require any fermentation time. It is a healthy, high protein idli recipe and very
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VEG JAIPURI SABJI BY DISHA LAHORI Vegetable Jaipuri“. This dish is made with usual mix of different seasonal vegetables. The gravy is made using authentic rajasthani / jaipuri style spice paste The flavor and fragrance of the Rajasthani food are unique of its kind and that can’t be generally compared with other parts of India. .
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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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MIXED VEG MALAI CURRY INGREDIENTS Mixed veges small pieces – 2 OR 3 cups [ potato / carrot / peas / beans / cauliflower ] Onion – 1 finely chopped Ginger garlic paste – 1 tsp Tomato finely chopped or puree – 2 Oil + ghee – 1 ½ tbsp Chilli pwdr – 1 ½
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HEALTHY VEG CORIANDER SOUP BY DISHA LAHORI Lemon coriander soup is clear vegetable soup made with mix vegetables, lemon and coriander leaves. Lemon gives a sour taste and coriander leaves give subtle citrus notes in the soup. Lemon coriander soup is healthy and has a good amount of vitamin C to drive your cold and cough away. Lemon coriander soup is a clear soup with fresh vegetables and flavour of lemon and coriander leaves.Lemon Coriander Soup is a delicious soup,
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SOYA CHUNK PULAO 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 to
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CHOW CHOW COCONUT GRAVY Kuzhambu is one of the commonly made Kuzhambu in Tamil Nadu. In Arachu Vitta Kuzhambu, we grind the fresh masala and add to the Kuzhambu instead of the instant Sambar / Chilli powder. This gives us good flavour and taste. Made with fresh ground spices without any cooked dal added to it,
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EGG SEVAI / EGG SEVAI UPMA RECIPE / EGG IDIYAPPAM / EGG STRINGHOPPERS Egg Kothu Idiyappam, a delicious breakfast/ dinner item made from the egg and idiyappam. This recipe is such a versatile one, you can make it just with eggs like how I have prepared it here or if you like veggies, you can
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VEGETABLE GRAVY MADE WITH FRESHLY GROUND MASALA IN SOUTHINDIAN STYLE / SAMBAR WITHOUT DAL / SOUTHINDIAN GRAVY WITHOUT ONION AND TOMATO / VARUTHARACHA KUZHAMBU RECIPE, VARUTHU ARACHA KUZHAMBU Kuzhambu is one of the commonly made Kuzhambu in Tamil Nadu. In Arachu Vitta Kuzhambu, we grind the fresh masala and add to the Kuzhambu instead
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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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STEAMED VEGES BY DISHA LAHORI REASONS TO STEAM MORE MEALS – There are several key factors that make steaming a healthy and economical way of cooking: 1. There’s no need to add fats or oils when steaming; this keeps your meals heart-healthy and keeps the number of calories you’re consuming to a minimum. 2. Steamed
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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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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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RAW PAPAYA MOONG DAL CURRY / GREEN PAPAYA DAL [ southindian style ] Raw papaya has exceptional amounts of carotenoids, in fact more than carrots and tomatoes. Also, the carotenoids found in raw papaya are more bio-available to the human body. It has a lot more active enzymes than its ripe version. The two power-packed
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CHICKEN MOMOS Momo is a type of East and South Asian steamed filled dumpling, popular across the Indian subcontinent and the Himalayan regions of East-South Asia border.Momos are extremely popular among the natives of the Indian subcontinent, and can be found in every kind of shop from restaurants to street vendors In this recipe I
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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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BEETROOT POHA RECIPE Packed with essential nutrients, beetroots are a great source of fiber, folate (vitamin B9), manganese, potassium, iron, and vitamin C. Beetroots and beetroot juice have been associated with numerous health benefits, including improved blood flow, lower blood pressure, and increased exercise performance. “Poha is a wholesome meal. It is a good source of carbohydrates, packed with iron, rich in fibre,
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Veg.Langos (Hungarian fried bread) Recipe by Krupa’s Kitchen Langos is Hungarian fried bread, sometimes called Hungarian pizza. It is a favorite street and fair food that has a yeast dough made with mashed potatoes and flour. This snack became part of the country’s cuisine centuries ago when it was introduced by the Turks during their occupation.
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WHITE KURMA RECIPE /SOUTHINDIAN STYLE WHITE KURMA RECIPE South Indian Tamil Nadu Restaurant style white vegetable kurma called as vellai kuruma or parotta korma. A popular and creamy variation to the south Indian based vegetable kurma gravy made with different vegetables. Tastes amazing when served with parotta /idiayappam /dosa /appam INGREDIENTS Mixed veges chopped into small sizes –
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BEETROOT SEVAI / BEETROOT VERMICELLI The recipe for vermicelli upma have many variations and may differ with different vegetables or spice added to it . Here I have added beetroot . Same recipe can be tried with carrot . Packed with essential nutrients, beetroots are a great source of fiber, folate (vitamin B9), manganese, potassium, iron, and vitamin C. Beetroots
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PANEER AFGHANI GRAVY / VEG AFGANI GRAVY “Paneer is loaded with healthy fats, proteins and are very low on carbs. It is excellent for weight loss and diabetics. You can have them raw, or cook them in healthy way. INGREDIENTS 250 or 300 grms of paneer or 2 cups of stir fried veges like [ green peas /beans /potato /cauliflower /carrot /capsicum
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HEALTHY BEETROOT JUICE BY DISHA LAHORI It is best to have beetroot juice early morning or one hour before your breakfast. “Drink a 200 ml glass of beetroot juice every day to reap all its benefits. But drink it fresh else the nutritional value of the juice diminishes, It is low in fat, full of
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INSTANT MANGO BURFI MANGO KALAKAND BY DISHA LAHORI INGREDIENTS FOR 10 SMALL PIECES Fresh paneer – 250 grms Milkmaid – 200grms Milk pwdr – 1 tbsp Mango essence – few drops [ optional ] Yellow food colour few drops [ optional ] Mango pulp from 2 mangoes Finely chopped pista for garnish PREPARATION Crumble
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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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BURNT GARLIC FRIED RICE INGREDIENTS FOR MORE RECIPES CLICK ON THE NAMES BELOW:- LIKE OUR FACEBOOK PAGE – https://www.facebook.com/virtual.treat.for.foodies
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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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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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