Pepper chicken
PEPPER CHICKEN Why meat and poultry are so good for you iodine to help your body produce thyroid hormone. iron to carry oxygen around your body. zinc to keep
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TASTY AND HEALTHY CRAB RASAM RECIPE
CRAB RASAM 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, which is important for building and maintaining muscle.
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BANANA IDIYAPPAM
BANANA IDIYAPPAM INGREDIENTS Rice flour/Idiyappam flour – 1 cup Nendram pazham OR small ripen yellow banana puree – ½ cup Ghee / coconut oil -1 teaspoon Fresh grated coconut – ½ cup Boiling hot water – ¼ cup or as needed Salt to taste METHOD Roll boil a cup of water . Take the rice
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TINDA GRAVY RECIPE
SIMPLE TINDA GRAVY RECIPE Tinda is also called as Indian squash, round melon, Indian round gourd or apple gourd or Indian baby pumpkin. When fresh, Tinda is soft with a mild flavor similar to a cucumber. Tinda is a water-rich vegetable; it keeps your body cool and healthy. It also increases urinary flow, which helps excrete toxins
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KERALA FISH CURRY WITH COCONUT MILK
KERALA FISH CURRY WITH COCONUT MILK / KERALA FISH CURRY RECIPE / COCONUT MILK FISH CURRY Kerala style Fish Curry where fish is cooked in a coconut milk based gravy. The colour of this Fish curry is slightly yellowish. For bright red colour use Kashmiri red chilli powder. INGREDIENTS Any Fish – 300 to 400 grms Coconut
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KANIYAKUMARI SPECIAL INNIPPU THENKUZHAL MITTAI RECIPE
KANIYAKUMARI SPECIAL INNIPPU THENKUZHAL MITTAI / கன்னியாகுமரி தேன்குழல் Innippu Thenkuzhal mittai is famous in Nagercoil and Kanyakumari districts around festival seasons. Vendors set up live shop around festival scenes or any church or temple programmes and make hot Innippu Thenkuzhal . It is also known as soodu mittai . The sweet tastes best when it
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HOW TO MAKE Beetroot idli and dosa
BEETROOT IDLI AND DOSA RECIPE Beets are highly nutritious and loaded with health-promoting properties. They can support the health of your brain, heart, and digestive system. They provide a good source of folate and manganese,
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PIRANDAI CHUTNEY / ADAMANT CREEPER THUVAIYAL RECIPE
PIRANDAI CHUTNEY / ADAMANT CREEPER THUVAIYAL RECIPE Pirandai (Cissus quadrangularis) is known as Veldt Grape, Devil’s Backbone and Adamant Creeper in English. It is known as Hadjod in Hindi. It is a creeper and grows wild on fences. It can be easily grown at home. Pirandai has many medicinal benefits. It is used for medicinal purposes
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PURPLE CABBAGE IDIYAPPAM
PURPLE CABBAGE IDIYAPPAM In comparison to green cabbage, red cabbage contains 10x more vitamins, cancer-fighting flavonoids, and a winning amount of antioxidants which improve eye, teeth, bone, & immune health. This red vegetable is the powerhouse of dietary fibers, good quality carbohydrates, potassium, plenty of vitamins and other essential minerals. The dark pigment of the
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SURAN / YAM ROAST
SURAN YAM ROAST Suran or Elephant foot yam helps detoxify your body by keeping your internal organs clean. It flushes out toxins and keeps your liver, intestines, and stomach free from pathogens. Suran is rich source of Omega-3 fatty acids. Thus, it improves the good cholesterol and reduces the bad cholesterol, which in turn helps in reducing
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BEETROOT BEANS PORIYAL
BEETROOT BEANS PORIYAL Beets are loaded with vitamins and minerals yet low in calories and fat. They’re also a good source of several key nutrients, including folate, manganese, and copper. French beans or Snap beans are all rich in vitamins A, C, and K, they are a good source of folic acid and heart protective calcium
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DELHI STYLE CHOLE
DELHI STYLE CHOLE RECIPE /KEECHAD CHOLE BY DISHA LAHORI INGREDIENTS Kabuli chana – 1 cup Ghee – 3 to 4 tbsp Green chilli – 1 or 2 Finely minced ginger – 1 tsp Finely chopped onion – 1 big Finely chopped tomato – 2 Finely chopped coriander leaves – 2 tbsp Amchur powder – 3/4
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RAW BANANA ROAST RECIPE
RAW BANANA ROAST RECIPE Green bananas may provide some additional nutrients and benefits that yellow bananas do not. They’re rich in resistant starch and pectin, which are filling, improve digestive health and help lower blood sugar levels. HEALTH BENEFITS OF RAW BANANAS Rich in vitamins. Raw bananas or green bananas comprise most essential vitamins and minerals. … Great for diabetics. …
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PURPLE CABBAGE SOUTHINDIAN STYLE STIR FRY
PURPLE CABBAGE PORIYAL/ PURPLE CABBAGE STIR FRY RECIPE Purple cabbage also known as red cabbage is a nutrient-dense vegetable. Purple cabbage has 10 times more vitamin A than green cabbage. Both types of cabbage contain vitamin A in the form of the carotenoids beta-carotene, lutein and zeaxanthin. Purple cabbage is a nutrient-rich vegetable linked to
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POTATO ROAST RECIPE
POTATO ROAST RECIPE INGREDIENTS PREPARATION METHOD Take all the masala pwdrs + rice flour + garlic + salt in a plate and mix well and add it over the chopped potato . Mix well till it is coated nicely. Keep aside for marination for 10 mins or more . Heat oil in a flat frying
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BANANA PUTTU /KERALA ETHAKKA PUTTU | NENDRAPAZHAM PUTTU
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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instant oats masala dosa recipe
INSTANT OATS MASALA DOSA RECIPE / OATS BESAN MASALA STUFFED CHILLA RECIPE This is a dish that can be prepared in no time and served as a delightful breakfast or snack meal. This popular breakfast meal can be eaten any time of the day when hunger strikes. Health Benefits of Oats Oats Are Incredibly Nutritious.
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Pepper poha
PEPPER POHA / MILAGU AVAL / KALIMIRI POHE INGREDIENTS Poha – 2 cup of regular poha Onion finely chopped – 1 Jeera – 1 tsp Whole black pepper – 1 tsp or 1 ½ tsp or as per taste Broken cashews – few [ optional – or use peanuts ] Freshly grated coconut – 2
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ALOO BEANS KI SABJI INGREDIENTS 2 big potatoes peeled and cubed 200 gm French Beans 1 tsp jeera Pinch of asafoetida ¼ tsp turmeric Powder 1 tsp or as per taste red chilli powder 1 tsp coriander Powder ¼ tsp garam Masala Salt to taste 1 tbsp Oil METHOD Heat some oil in a pan or kadai. Add some cumin seeds (jeera) to it. Fry till
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SOYA KEEMA PULAO
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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MOCHA CHOCOLATE MODAK RECIPE
MOCHA CHOCOLATE MODAK RECIPE BY SHWETA GALINDE [ CONTACT 9823519181 -FOR MODAK CLASS IN PUNE ] Chaturthi festival. In Maharashtra, the modak made from mawa (khoya) is known as ‘Khavyache modak’ or amrit modak Hardly takes 20 mins and tastes like peda . It is a quick, simple, and easy Instant version of mawa modak or khoya modak.
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Sugarfree khajoor modak recipe / dates modak recipe / khajur modak recipe
SUGARFREE KHAJOOR MODAK RECIPE / DATES MODAK RECIPE / KHAJUR MODAK RECIPE Modak is a very popular neivedyam recipe for lord Ganesha during Ganesha Chaturthi. There are different ways one can make a modak. Today i have used dry fruits and dates to make the modak. I have used moulds to shape the modak. Khajur modak
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KESAR MALAI KALAKAND MODAK RECIPE
KESAR MALAI KALAKAND MODAK / PANEER MODAK RECIPE BY DISHA LAHORI INGREDIENTS METHOD Heat non stick pan on medium flame , add grated paneer + condensed milk + saffron mixture + cardamom and mix well . Mix and while stirring keep mashing the large paneer crumbles using a back of spatula. Stir and cook till it
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SWEET PIDI KOZHUKATTAI RECIPE
SWEET PIDI KOZHUKATTAI /STEAMED SWEET RICE DUMPLING RECIPE It is a popular South Indian dumpling made from rice flour + grated coconut + jaggery, Pidi Kozhukattai is a very mild sweet variety . A very easy to make Kozhukattai variety. Pidi Kozhukattai is a traditional neivedhyam dish done for Vinayakar Chaturti or even for normal Friday
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COLOURFUL RAINBOW PUTTU
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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INSTANT DRUMSTICK PULI KUZHAMBU
SOUTHINDIAN STYLE DRUMSTICK RECIPE / INSTANT DRUMSTICK PULI KUZHAMBU WITHOUT COCONUT / MURUNGAKKAI KULAMBU Drumstick helps in purifying the blood of toxins and making our organs function better. They further act as a potent antibiotic agent. Consuming drumsticks on a regular basis may help you streamline blood circulation well. Constantly changing weather and hectic lifestyle takes a toll on the
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PATOLI RECIPE
PATOLI RECIPE /PATOLEO RECIPE PATOLI is made specially during Independence day, Ganesh Chaturthi festival and Nagpanchami. They are also they are offered as prashad or bhog. It is an Indian sweet and traditional delicacy, consisting of rice parcels encased in a dough made of rice flour, with sweet fillings, steamed in fresh turmeric leaves .These can be served
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EASY Amritsari chole
EASY AMRITSARI CHOLE EASY AMRITSARI CHOLE RECIPE INGREDIENTS Kabuli chana – 250 grms Tomato – 3 puree Onion – 2 finely chopped Ginger garlic paste – 2 tsp Ginger – 1 inch thinly
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GREEN MOONGLET RECIPE
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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KERALA STYLE PINEAPPLE PACCHADI /KERALA MADHURA CURRY
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 CARROT PACHADI
KERALA STYLE CARROT PACCHADI One medium carrot provides around 4% of a person’s daily requirement of potassium. Eating vegetables high in fiber, such as carrots, may also lower a person’s risk of developing ca The fiber in carrots can help keep blood sugar levels under control. And they’re loaded with vitamin A and beta-carotene, which there’s
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How to make sushila / MURMURA POHA
SUSHILA RECIPE / SUSLA RECIPE | PUFFED RICE UPMA | MANDAKKI OR CHURUMURI SUSLA | UGGANI /MURMURA UPMA INGREDIENTS 4 cup puffed rice / churumuri / murmura 2 tbsp oil 3 or 4 tbsp peanuts 1 tsp jeera ½ tsp mustard seeds Pinch of asafoetida Few curry leaves 2 onion finely chopped 2 or as per taste
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KERALA STYLE PARIPPU CURRY FOR SADYA
KERALA STYLE PARIPPU CURRY FOR ONAM SADYA /KERALA DAL CURRY RECIPE Kerala Parippu Curry is a delicious moong dal curry , It is one of the popular recipe in Kerala made using dal and it is one of the main dish as part of Onam Sadya. Parippu curry is a comforting meal when served with rice accompanied by few more
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COCONUT DOSA RECIPE
COCONUT DOSA Coconut meat contains large amounts of medium chain fatty acids (MCFAs), a type of saturated fat that is much easier for the human body to digest than animal fats. … Rich in fiber and MCTs, it may offer a number of benefits, including improved heart health, weight loss, and digestion. Yet, it’s high
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KERALA STYLE BEETROOT PACHADI RECIPE
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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SPINY GOURD PORIYAL
KANTOLA STIR FRY IN SOUTHINDIAN STYLE / SPINY GOURD PORIYAL Among many monsoon treats, one seasonal veggie is kantola. They are also known as teasel gourd or Indian gourd. Kantola season starts with the onset of monsoon and lasts for about 3-4 months. In northern parts of India they’re available in abundance but they do not grow
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HEALTHY MOONGLET RECIPE
MOONGLET RECIPE / MOONG DAL CHILLA/MOONG DAL OMELETTE /VEG FLUFFY OMELLETE / INSTANT HANDVO 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
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KAKORA – KANTOLA KI SABJI
KAKORA – KANTOLA KI SABJI FRY RECIPE Among many monsoon treats, one seasonal veggie is kantola. They are also known as teasel gourd or Indian gourd. Kantola season starts with the onset of monsoon and lasts for about 3-4 months. In northern parts of India they’re available in abundance but they do not grow abundantly in South
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KANTOLA FRY RECIPE
KANTOLA FRY / TEASEL GOURD FRITTERS / PHAGLA PHODI /KANTOLA CHIPS Among many monsoon treats, one seasonal veggie is kantola. They are also known as teasel gourd or Indian gourd. Kantola season starts with the onset of monsoon and lasts for about 3-4 months. In northern parts of India they’re available in abundance but they do not
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SOY BEANS GRAVY
SOYA BEANS GRAVY / SOY BEANS RECIPE Soy is rich in quality protein and digestible energy. Soy is a complete protein. This means that it contains all nine essential amino acids. It is an important source of protein for many people, especially those who follow a vegan or vegetarian diet. INGREDIENTS Soya beans /soy –
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ALOO PALAK KI SABJI
ALOO PALAK KI SUKHI SABJI INGREDIENTS Potato peeled and chopped – 2 Palak leaves ,washed ,drained and chopped – 1 big bunch Crushed garlic – 1 tbsp Onion chopped – 1 Tomato chopped – 1 big Oil – 1 tbsp Jeera – ½ tsp Green chilli chopped – 1 Turmeric – ¼ tsp Chilli pwdr
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TEMPLE STYLE SWEET JAGGERY PONGAL
SAKKARAI PONGAL RECIPE / TEMPLE STYLE CHAKKARA PONGAL /PRASHADAM BY DISHA LAHORI Sakkarai pongal is traditionally made from freshly harvested rice, fresh ghee and jaggery. It is flavoured with spices like nutmeg, saffron and cardamom. This is traditionally served as ‘naivedhyam’ or offering to Lord Vishnu in Hindu temples, and then distributed as ‘prasadham’ to the devotees. INGREDIENTS PREPARATION Take
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PANEER IN WHITE GRAVY
PANEER IN WHITE GRAVY INGREDIENTS FOR BASE Onion chopped – 2 medium Cashew nut – 15 METHOD Take onions, cashew nuts and 2 cups water, boil for 10 mins OR pressure cook upto 1 whistle . INGREDIENTS FOR GRAVY Oil + butter – 2 tbsp Paneer cubes – 250 or 300 grms Ginger garlic paste
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NO SOAKING PRESSURE COOKER PEAS PULAO
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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how to cook millets
HOW TO COOK MILLETS /MILLETS RECIPE /HOW TO COOK FOXTAIL MILLET /MILLETS COOKED IN OPEN POT / Millets such as sorghum (jowar), pearl millet (bajra), foxtail millet (kangni), finger millet (ragi), Barnyard millet, Kodo mille, Little Millet, Proso Millet are amongst the healthiest millet grains available HEALTH BENEFITS OF MILLETS – Millets are nutritious, non-glutinous (non-sticky) and
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EASY PRAWNS THOKKU RECIPE
EASY PRAWNS THOKKU /SOUTHINDIAN STYLE PRAWNS MASALA /ERAL THOKKU /PRAWNS SIDE DISH FOR IDLI ,DOSA .APPAM INGREDIENTS Prawns – 250 grms Oil – 3 tbsp Onion thinly sliced – 1 big Slit green chilli – 1 Curry leaves – 1 sprig Ginger garlic paste – 1 tbsp Tomato chopped – 1 big Red chilli pwdr
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MALAI SOYA CHAAP
MALAI SOYA CHAAP BY DISHA LAHORI INGREDIENTS 4 Soya Chaap Oil for frying 2 tsp ginger garlic paste 2 tsp green chilli paste [ as per taste ] 1/4 cup Milk 2 or 3 tbsp Ghee 1 Black Cardamom 2 Green Cardamom 2 Cloves 5 Black Pepper corns 1 cup fresh Curd 8 Cashew nut
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SOUTHINDIAN PALAK STIR FRY RECIPE
SOUTHINDIAN PALAK STIR FRY RECIPE / PALAK KEERAI PORIYAL / PASALAI KEERAI PORIYAL / KEERAI PORIYAL This is a very very simple to make recipe, which can be tried with any greeny leafy veg . India has a number of keerai or “greens” that are used in traditional meals and for their health benefits. Spinach is
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Maharashtrian traditional ras khaproli recipe
MAHARASHTRIAN TRADITIONAL RAS KHAPROLI RECIPE BY SHWETA GALINDE Traditionally khaproli is made on khapar – tava made of mud ,thus the name khaproli. Mud tava gives it a distinct flavour and taste. Khaproli is a thick dosa, like Maharashtrian amboli made from mixture of various dals and rice. These dosas are very spongy and
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soft gourd cooked with chana dal
NENUA CHANA DAL KI SABJI / SOFT GOURD COOKED WITH CHANA DAL / नेनुआ चना दाल की सब्ज़ी / तोरई चना दाल की सब्जी -/ SPONGE GOURD WITH BENGAL GRAM RECIPE INGREDIENTS Soft gourd – 300 or 400 grms Chana dal – ½ cup Oil – 1 tbsp Jeera – 1 tsp Fennel seeds /
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