RED RICE 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 layered with coconut
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RAW MANGO SAMBAR Raw mango is high in vitamin C, calcium, magnesium which is useful for releasing toxins from the body. Raw mangoes are also high in niacin, which helps boost cardiovascular health. Healthy cholesterol levels lower the risk of chronic diseases like diabetes, heart disease, stroke, and heart attacks. INGREDIENTS Tuvar Dal – 1/2 cup Turmeric powder – 1/4 tsp Raw mango –
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SUPER SOFT IDLIS MADE FROM 3 DIFFERENT RICE My experiment continues .. I keep trying idlis with different ingredients , different rices and in different ratios . So one more experiment of mine goes hit …. Here I have used 3 varieties of rices – Par boiled rice in hindi its called ukdha chawal .[
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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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CORN PUTTU / MAKKAI ATTA PUTTU / YELLOW CORN FLOUR PUTTU / CHOLAM PUTTU / CORN MEAL PUTTU /MAIZE FLOUR PUTTU Corn meal contains dietary fiber, a beneficial carbohydrate. Fiber helps fill your stomach after a meal to keep you feeling satisfied and it helps soften your stool . Puttu is basically a steamed rice flour
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MAMIDIKAYA PAPPU, MANGO DAL RECIPE Mamidikaya is the telugu word for mango & pappu is dal. Mamidiakaya pappu is a dish made with raw mango, dal, chilies & spices. Raw Mango Dal is a dish of yellow lentils cooked with unripe mango pieces. The tangyness of raw mangoes gives a delicious flavor to the lentils. Basically it is
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RAW BANANA PORIYAL 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. … Raw
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HOMEMADE AMCHOOR POWDER RECIPE / DRY MANGO POWDER / HOW TO MAKE AMCHOOR POWDER AT HOME BY DISHA LAHORI Dried mango powder or the Amchur powder is nothing but the Indian masala prepared by grinding dried mangoes. Amchur is called as dry mango powder. Its addition in food gives the touch of tangy and sour
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SINDHI TAHIRI BY DISHA LAHORI A traditional sweet rice recipe , specially made on Sindhi new year day – CHETI CHAND Traditionally, Tahiri is made using jaggery(gur) and is cooked on dum(slow cooking), since jaggery has a tendency to stick to the bottom of the pan. You can cook this traditional way, dum (slow) cooking
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CHEESY PANEER MASALA This is a vegetarian version of very popular Surti Egg Dish “Egg Ghotala” This ghotala or gotala taste amazing with dosa or Pav / Bread. Here I have replaced egg . Cheesy Paneer is a delicious delicacy mixed with the creaminess of cheese and cream . Cheese is loved especially by children and
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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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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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SIMPLE DRUMSTICK PORIYAL / SIMPLE DRUMSTICK STIR FRY A study published in the American Journal of Neuroscience reveals that drumstick exhibited amazing aphrodisiac property and improves the testosterone levels, increasing sexual virality and libido. Furthermore, Ayurveda recommends including drumstick flowers to improve the sperm count and treat ED. Powerful Health Benefits of Drumsticks High on vitamin C and antioxidants, drumstick helps to combat against common cold, flu
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CUSTARD POWDER ICE CREAM BY RAKHIS RASOI Custard powder Ice cream recipe – No need for ice cream maker or any complicated things to make this delicious yet easy recipe ! INGREDIENTS 2 tbsp custard powder (vanilla flavor) 1/4 cup milk +500 ml milk 1/4 cup sugar 1 cup whipping cream 2 Drops yellow food
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MANNA HEALTH MIX BURFI / HEALTHY BURFIS / MANNA LADOOS RECIPE / MANNA HEALTH MIX RECIPES / MANNA HEALTH MIX MODAK Millets and cereals: 82% Ragi, Bajra, Corn, Jowar, Wheat, Red rice, Barley Pulses: Fried gram, Green gram. Sago, Groundnut, Cardamom, Almonds, Cashewnuts 100% Nature and Organic Manna Health Mix is a traditional Indian blend
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LEFTOVER CHAPATI NOODLES EGG BURJI INGREDIENTS Small chapatti / phulkas – 4 Egg – 4 Milk / water– 2 tbsp Oil – 2 tbsp Onion finely chopped or sliced – 1 Tomato finely chopped – 2 Jeera – 1/2 tsp [optional ] Finely chopped green chilli – 1 Ginger garlic paste – 1 tsp Red
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CHOCOLATE CREAM BISCUIT RECIPE| BOURBON BISCUIT | HOMEMADE CHOCOLATE BISCUIT BY SHWETA GALINDE INGREDIENTS ½ cup unsalted butter 10 tbsp powdered sugar 1 ½ cup flour (maida) 1 ¼ tsp baking powder ¼ cup cocoa powder Pinch of salt 1 tsp vanilla essence 1 or 2 tbsp milk Sugar to sprinkle as required CHOCOLATE
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HOMEMADE INSTANT ROOHAFZA SYRUP BY SHWETA GALINDE Rooh Afza is a concentrated squash. Well it is not just rose syrup , many other ingredients are added to it . Traditionally rooh afza was made with herbal extracts, fruits and aromatic spices Here in this recipe we are making instant rooh afza . It is sold commercially
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JOWAR IDIYAPPAM / JOWAR STEAMED SEVAI /MILLET STRING HOPPER INGREDIENTS Jowar flour – 1 cup Rice flour – ¼ cup Oil/ ghee – 1 tspn Salt – as required Boiling hot water to knead the dough Fresh coconut to garnish Chakali press with very fine holes. Steamer to steam PREPARATION Boil the water. Grease the
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FULJAR SODA RECIPE BY RAKHIS RASOI Fuljar soda is a newly trending spicy cool drink in Kerala Fuljar soda is made by adding a masala concoction to chilled soda. Claimed to have origins from Kerala, no one knows who created the Fuljar (pronounced as ‘full jar’) The drink got attention first by its name. It is
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PYAAR MOHABBAT SHARBAT / MOHABBAT KA SHARBAT It is a popular Summer drink from the streets of Old Delhi which is a delicious combination of Watermelon, Rose Syrup, Milk, Sugar, Ice Cubes and Rose Petals. This drink became popular from a street shop/thela opposite Jama Masjid, run by a person called Nawab Qureshi who is also
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Suryakala chandrakala sweet recipe / Rasbhari Chandrakala BY SHWETA GALINDE Chandrakala is a very elegant and royal Indian sweet usually made during Diwali and Holi in North India. It is quite similar to gujiya. It is richer in taste and looks. Suryakala, chandrakala sweets are called so because of their shapes. Suryakala is suryan which is sun shaped and chandrakala is chandran means
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FLUFFY MOIST SCRAMBLED EGGS Eggs contain several vitamins and minerals that are essential parts of a healthful diet. In many parts of the world, eggs are a readily available, inexpensive food. Eggs can provide a number of health benefits. – https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/283659#nutrition Strong muscles: The protein in eggs helps maintain and repair body tissues, including muscle. Brain health:
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CHICKEN CURRY FOR BACHELORS Chicken is a lean meat with high nutritional value, and eating it regularly will help you stay healthy. Protein supply. Chicken has a very high protein content, which plays a very important role in sustaining our muscles. Weight-loss. Healthy bones. Stress reliever. Immunity boost. COOKING MEAT WITH BONES : The bone itself yields minerals like calcium and phosphorus. Sodium, magnesium, potassium, sulfur and silicon
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OATS PIZZA / OATS PANCAKE BY RAKHIS RASOI This Homemade Oats Pizza is easy,and made with few ingredients , it’s so delicious and gluten free . Oats Are Incredibly Nutritious. … Whole Oats Are Rich in Antioxidants, Including Avenanthramides. … Oats Contain a Powerful Soluble Fiber Called Beta-Glucan. … They Can Lower Cholesterol Levels and Protect LDL Cholesterol From Damage.
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EASY COOKER CHOLE MASALA Chana masala, also known as channay, chole masala, chhole masala, chole or chholay, is a dish originating from the Indian subcontinent. The main ingredient is a variety of chickpea called chana or kala chana. INGREDIENTS Chickpeas /kabuli chana 250 gms (Soak it in normal water for 7-8 hours or overnight) Chopped
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PALAK BESAN KI SABJI RAKHIS RASOI Besan is an excellent source of several minerals, including iron, magnesium, phosphorus, copper, and manganese. Chickpea flour is full of vitamins and minerals, with 1 cup (92 grams) providing 101% of the RDI for folate and over a quarter of your daily needs for several other nutrients. Besan contains soluble
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JOWAR PHULKA BY RAKHIS RASOI Jowar roti is super rich in fibre, is gluten free, good for diabetics, high in magnesium and iron also lowers blood pressure and cholesterol. We have used hot water for kneading the dough as it helps in getting the roti soft and even when not served for hours, it doesn’t become hard or
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CREAMY MUSHROOM SOUP BY DISHA LAHORI All types of edible mushrooms contain varying degrees of protein and fibre. They also contain B vitamins as well as a powerful antioxidant called selenium, which helps to support the immune system and prevent damage to cells and tissues. INGREDIENTS 1 tbsp butter + 1 tsp olive oil 1 onion thinly sliced 1 tbsp garlic
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HOMEMADE COLOURED SUGAR SPRINKLERS BY SHWETA GALINDE INGREDIENTS Granulated Sugar – ¼ cup Gel based food colour or Liquid Food colors – few drops NOTE – If using food colour powder then add drop of water in the food colour and use .. METHOD Take sugar in a container or zip lock pouch . Pour
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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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PANI PURI ICE CREAM BY SHWETA GALINDE Panipuri or fuchka or gupchup or golgappa is a type of snack that originated in the Indian subcontinent, and is one of the most common street foods in India, Pani puri ice cream is an absolute treat in summer, a different take on ice cream , pani puri
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HEALTHY BLACK URAD DAL VADA / KANDESHI UDID DAL VADA / TIRUPATI VADA BY DISHA LAHORI Rich in fibre, it aids in monitoring the portion of nutrients which get absorbed by the digestive tract. 2. Boosts Bone health: Get ample dose of calcium, iron, vitamin B and other bone-building minerals from the daily intake of urad
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GRAPE JUICE BY DISHA LAHORI Grape juice reduces bad cholesterol, helps maintain healthy blood pressure, prevents damage to blood vessels in your heart, and reduces the risk of blood clots. Taking grapes or its juice recipe on a daily basis will help increase potassium in the body that helps keep away problems like heart stroke and prevent loss of muscle mass
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BOILED GRAPE JUICE BY DISHA LAHORI Boiled grape juice can be preserve in fridge even for a weeks time with all the goodness of grapes without any preservatives. It is an all seasonal health drink,made of fresh grape pulp. Grape juice reduces bad cholesterol, helps maintain healthy blood pressure, prevents damage to blood vessels in
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ANDHRA STYLE CARROT PICKLE /CARROT AVAKAYA By Kusum Umashankar 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 evidence to suggest can lower your diabetes risk. They can strengthen your bones. Carrots have calcium and vitamin K, both of which are important for bone health. INGREDIENTS Orange
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INSTANT COLD DRINK PREMIX POWDER / INSTANT SHARBAT PREMIX / 2 MINS COLD DRINK PREMIX POWDER BY SHWETA GALINDE As the name suggests, instant beverage premixes are drinks that can easily be prepared usually by adding water /soda . Instant premix sharbat Powder is so easy to make at home . These drinks Instant Powder
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GUJARATI BUFF VADA / FARALI ALOO PATTIES BY DISHA LAHORI This farali recipe made during the Navratri fasting, or other upvaas or vrat days like Ekadasi, Mahashivratri or Janmashtami or Gauri vrat. Buff vada or nariyal ki kachori is a Gujarati specialty which is a popular snack to have during fasting.The outer covering is made
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SUGAR FREE SOFT ENERGY BARS / KHAJUR PAK / KHAJUR DRY FRUITS BURFI BY DISHA LAHORI An easy and interesting healthy dessert snack recipe made with dates and dry fruits. The recipe is very similar to the dates energy bar or dates ladoo, yet it is unique with the addition honey to it. Khajur Pak is
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SURTI GHARI BY SHWETA GALINDE Ghari or Surati Ghari is a RICH Gujarati sweet dish from Surat . Ghari is made of puri dough , ‘mawa’, ghee and sugar – made into round shapes with sweet filling, to be consumed on Chandani Padva festival. It is also available in many varieties and flavours such as
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HOW TO MAKE WATERMELON DISPENSER / WATER MELON KEG /WATERMELON PUNCH KEG BY DISHA LAHORI It’s a hollow watermelon “tapped” with a faucet and filled with your beverage of choice. The keg makes a fun center piece, and is a practical serving idea for beverage dispensers. You can also make kegs with pumpkins, other melons,
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ORANGE COCONUT MODAK /NO COOK MODAK RECIPE BY SHWETA GALINDE Modak is specially made on Ganesh Chaturthi/ Vinayak Chaturthi which is a very popular festival in India. Different varieties of sweets and Naivaidhyams are made during Ganapati Pooja. Sweet Modaks of different varieties are made and offered to Lord Ganesh. There are many versions, flavours and variety of making modaks
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UKHDICHI CHOCOLATE MODAK / STEAMED CHOCOLATE MODAK / SWEET CHOCOLATE RICE FLOUR DUMPLINGS. BY SHWETA GALINDE FOR THE COVERING INGREDIENT METHOD Sieve the rice flour + cocoa powder together . Boil the water with ghee and salt in a
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SOUTH INDIAN STYLE SNAKE GOURD CHANA DAL CURRY / PUDALANGAI KOOTU RECIPE Snake Gourd Kootu is a delicious no onion no garlic recipe that is prepared adding dal and coconut mixture. It is a popular traditional dish that is commonly cooked in most South Indian homes. This is a very flavourful and delicious recipe you can
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CARROT POHA Poha is a wholesome meal. It is a good source of carbohydrates, packed with iron, rich in fibre, a good source of antioxidants and essential vitamins and is gluten free. Poha is a wholesome meal. It is a good source of carbohydrates, packed with iron, rich in fibre, a good source of antioxidants and essential
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HOME MADE GULKAND RECIPE Gulkand, or Gulqand is a sweet preserve of rose petals made in India and in some other Asian countries. Gul means flower in both Persian and Urdu Languages, and qand means sweet in Arabic.Gulkand or rose petal jam is a sweet Indian delicacy. Gulkand has been prepared with Damask roses. Gulkand is used in
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GULKAND KULFI / ROSE KULFI BY SHWETA GALINDE Gulkand kulfi recipe a delicious kulfi made with gulkand. Gulkand, or Gulqand is a sweet preserve of rose petals made in India and in some other Asian countries. Gul means flower in both Persian and Urdu Languages, and qand means sweet in Arabic.Gulkand or rose petal jam is a sweet
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VAL PAPDI CHI BHAJI / GOAN STYLE STIR FRIED BROAD BEANS /PAPDI STIR FRIED IN GREEN MASALA Broad beans are one of the healthiest vegetables for your heart. A good source of vitamin A, K, C, proteins and folate . It boost your heart health by reducing the risk of iron deficiencies. Vitamin B and folate in this vegetable promote blood cell development,
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CLUSTER BEANS CHUTNEY / GAVAR CHA THECHA Thecha or kharda is an authentic Maharashtrian recipe made from green chilly or red chilly garlic chutney. It is served with jawari (sorghum) or bajra bhakri (roti). Here in the same recipe of thecha we are going to try with gavar /guar /cluster beans . Cluster beans come in
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CHOWLI COOKED WITH MOONG DAL / GREENS WITH DAL / KEERAI MASIYAL / ARAI KEERAI MASIYAL / AMARANTH LEAVES COOKED WITH MOONG DAL . 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
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