HEALTHY CRAB SOUP / VEG CRAB SOUP /BENEFITS OF CRAB 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,
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VEG IDLI NOODLES/CHINESE STYLE IDLI HAKKA NOODLES/IDLI NOODLES RECIPE/CHINESE IDLI RECIPE /INDO CHINESE IDLI FRY RECIPE /VEGETABLE FRIED IDLI /LEFTOVER IDLI RECIPES INGREDIENTS 5 leftover idlis ½ cup onion thinly sliced (chopped lengthwise) ½ cup carrot thinly sliced lengthwise ½ cup cabbage ¼ cup capsicum 1 tbsp finely minced garlic 1 small green chilli finely chopped 1 tsp soya sauce 1 tbsp red
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MORINGA THEPLA/ DRUMSTICK LEAVES THEPLA / HEALTHY THEPLAS Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi claimed he eats drumstick parathas / theplas once or twice a week to stay fit and healthy, and advised his people to do the same as he celebrated the first anniversary of the Fit India Movement . even explained the health benefits of
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KULITH AMTI / HORSE GRAM GRAVY / HIGH PROTEIN RECIPE Horsegram contains the highest protein content of any lentil in the world. This grain is fed to horses to keep them energetic and maintain weight, hence the namesake. Horsegram is also rich in iron and calcium among other nutrients. It is a poor man’s food as it provides
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CHOW CHOW TOMATO DAL BY DISHA LAHORI Chow chow is rich in antioxidants, keeping inflammation at bay and ailments like cancers and joint pains. Quercetin, myricetin, morin and kaempferol are the antioxidants found. Not only do these prevent cell-related damage, but they also prevent the onset of type 2 diabetes by controlling blood sugar levels Tomatoes are
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CRISPY CABBAGE 65 BY KUSUM UMASHANKAR INGREDIENTS METHOD Cut 1/2 kg cabbage into thin strips , don’t use the lower part of the cabbage as it is hard to cook, Wash it , transfer to a strainer and drain. Add little salt and keep aside for 10 minutes, squeeze the cabbage and remove extra water,
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HEALTHY LOTUS STEM SALAD / KAMAL KAKDI SALAD Edible lotus root is known for its crunchy texture and slightly sweet taste. It is a versatile vegetable.. It is more commonly known as kamal kakri in India, and is a woody, edible root that can grow as long as four ft . It is rich in dietary fiber,
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TOMATO BIRYANI IN PRESSURE COOKER / THAKKALI BIRYANI Tomatoes are the major dietary source of the antioxidant lycopene, which has been linked to many health benefits, including reduced risk of heart disease and cancer. They are also a great source of vitamin C, potassium, folate, and vitamin K. Consumption of tomatoes will provide anti-inflammatory properties and thus, can
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DRAGON CHICKEN RECIPE / INDO CHINESE STARTER RECIPE / RESTAURANT STYLE DRAGON CHICKEN / CHICKEN STARTER RECIPE This dish, made of chicken and not dragons, is probably named thus because of its red colour, like a fire-breathing chicken… Dragon Chicken is easy to make and can be cooked in 45 minutes. Dragon Chicken is best to
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MASALA PRAWNS Eating prawns not only tickles your taste buds but they also are healthy for your body. Prawns are a rich source of selenium, one of the most effective antioxidants at maintaining healthy cells. They also contain high levels of Zinc, which is important to develop a healthy immune system. Eating prawns helps build strong bones because
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KERALA STYLE MASHED TAPIOCA / KAPPA PUZHUKKU / KAPPA VEVICHATHU/ TAPIOCA STIR FRY RECIPE / KAPPA / MARAVALLI KIZHANGU / CASSAVA Kappa or kappa puzhukku is a staple food that originates from the Indian state Kerala. This recipe is a classic combo dish from Kerala. Kappa and fish curry . tapioca is very nutritious and grows
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JAMAICAN JERK CHICKEN The most loved recipe in the Caribbean. Jerk Chicken is seasoned with spices that give the dish a smoky taste. The smoky and hot taste comes from having the chicken marinated in hot spices overnight or for some few hours. INGREDIENTS: Chicken Thighs /Drumsticks/ boneless breast – 500 grms Onion – 1 chopped toughly
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ONE POT MUTTON BIRYANI [ SOUTHINDIAN RECIPE ] This biryani tastes similar to Dindigul thalappakatti biryani. I have made the process easy .Actually this recipe is made with seerga samba rice . We can also cook with regular basmati rice . Seeraga Samba rice is the most expensive sub-variety and has the smallest grain, about one
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AMBAT CHUKKA DAL / CHUKKA KEERAI PARUPPU / GREEN SORREL COOKED WITH LENTILS / KHATTA BHAJI Green Sorrel or Ambat Chukka is a perennial herb that is used all around the world and is cultivated for a wide variety of uses. It is used in Smoothie as one of the major green ingredients. Chukka leaves are medium
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SOUTHINDIAN STYLE CHICKEN KURMA A food rich in protein, chicken can help with weight management and reduce the risk of heart disease. Chicken contains the amino acid tryptophan, which has been linked to higher levels of serotonin (the “feel good” hormone) in our brains. Why meat and poultry are so good for you – Iodine to
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HEALTHY DRUMSTICK LEAVES DAL / MORINGA DAL Pulses or lentils are rich in protein, fibre and iron. That’s why, eating dal every day can help you stay healthy and fit. Love it or hate it, but you can’t go without a katori of dal, especially when you’ve grown up in India. The leaves have 7 times more vitamin C than
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PUMPKIN CHANA DAL INGREDIENTS Pumpkin big cubes – 250 gms Chana dal – ½ cup Jeera – 1 tsp Fennel seeds / jeera – ½ tsp Onion chopped – 1 Tomato chopped – 1 Ginger garlic paste – 1 tsp Asafoetida – a pinch Red chilli pwdr – 1 1/2 tsp or as per taste
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CHICKEN BHUJING / POHA ALOO CHICKEN BY SHWETA GALINDE This is a unique recipe that originated at a place called Agashi in Virar [ 1940 ] which is on the outskirts of Mumbai.It’s basically a process where chicken and potato roundels are marinated with select grinded spices, barbequed and then mixed with poha along with
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TANDOORI SOYA CHAAP / VEGETARIAN CHICKEN TIKKA BY DISHA LAHORI As soya chaap is made up of soya beans it includes soy protein and consumption of which does not offer much calories than other foods. Its consumption can help in fat as well as weight loss with reducing calorie intake. Soya chaap can advance in
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LAL MAAT ALOO KI SABJI / RED SPINACH COOKED WITH POTATO /TAMBDI BHAJI /AMARANTH Indian Red spinach is known for its high nutritional value including iron, vitamins and minerals. Doctors opine that the brighter your food colour is, the better it is for your health. Red spinach tops the charts when it comes to offering
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SWANJHRO / SWANJHRE JI BHAJI / SINDHI STYLE DRUMSTICK FLOWERS RECIPE /BENEFITS OF DRUMSTICK FLOWERS BY DISHA LAHORI BENEFITS OF DRUMSTICK FLOWERS Each part of the drumstick tree — leaves, fruit, flowers and roots — is edible and has been used for generations. … It is deemed as a superfood. The flowers have such a delicate and soft texture,
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BEETROOT TOMATO SOUP BY DISHA LAHORI INGREDIENTS 3 Tomatoes (large sized, cubed) 1 Beetroot ( cubed) 1 Onion (medium sized, cubed) ½ inch Ginger piece 4 garlic 1 cup water veg stock – 1 tbsp Butter 1 bay leaf Salt to taste Pepper pwdr to taste Fresh cream [ optional ] METHOD Heat butter in a cooker . Add the bay
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BROCCOLI CUTLET / BROCCOLI TIKKI BY DISHA LAHORI Broccoli is a good source of fibre and protein, and contains iron, potassium, calcium, selenium and magnesium as well as the vitamins A, C, E, K INGREDIENTS Broccoli – 1 cup finely grated [ USE A FINE GRATER ] Potato boiled and mashed – ¼ cup Onion –
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PLUM SALSA BY DISHA LAHORI A plum a day may keep anxiety away. Plums. Plums are relatively low in calories, but contain a fair amount of important vitamins and minerals. Just one plum packs 481 mg of vitamin C, which is 530% of the DV (3). It’s also rich in potassium, vitamin E and the antioxidant lutein, which may benefit eye health INGREDIENTS 2
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DRUMS OF HEAVEN BY VIDHUBALA A food rich in protein, chicken can help with weight management and reduce the risk of heart disease. Chicken contains the amino acid tryptophan, which has been linked to higher levels of serotonin (the “feel good” hormone) in our brains. Chicken is rich in an array of important nutrients and can be an excellent addition
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CABBAGE CORN SABJI Half a cup of cooked cabbage has about a third the vitamin C you need for the day. It also gives you doses of fiber, folate, potassium, magnesium, vitamins A and K, and more. Cabbage is loaded with lots of chemicals that help ease swelling in your tissues. This helps protect you
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MORINGA PARATHA RECIPE / DRUMSTICK LEAVES PARATHA / HEALTHY BREAKFAST RECIPE PM Narendra Modi eats this to boost immunity – Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi claimed he eats drumstick parathas once or twice a week to stay fit and healthy, and advised his people to do the same as he celebrated the first anniversary of
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QUICK OIL FREE CHICKEN FRY A food rich in protein, chicken can help with weight management and reduce the risk of heart disease. Chicken contains the amino acid tryptophan, which has been linked to higher levels of serotonin (the “feel good” hormone) in our brains. Chicken has a lot of nutritional value that makes it a noteworthy
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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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CHICKEN KOLA URANDAI Chicken Kola Urundai / chicken Balls are deep fried minced mutton balls made with beautifully spiced masala. This is a famous dish from Tamil Nadu, a South-Indian state. It can be served as both an appetizer and as a side-dish. This is a very simple recipe. Kola urundai has a unique texture, it
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MENTHI KHARAM MASALA (multipurpose Andhra style masala) BY KUSUM UMASHANKAR INGREDIENTS Chana dal -2 tablespoons Urad daal – 2 tablespoons Dhania seeds – 4 tablespoons Jeera – 3 tablespoons Methi seeds – 1/2 tablespoon Dried red chillies – 8 or 10 or as per taste Oil -1 tablespoon METHOD Heat oil in a thick pan,
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BENGALI CHANAR DALNA / BENGALI CHANAR KOFTA CURRY KUSUM UMASHANKAR Chanar dalna is a simply delicious niramish (means without onion and garlic) or vegetarian cottage cheese curry of bengali cuisine. Onion and garlic are not used for making this authentic chanar dalna recipe as it’s traditionally connected with bengali’s niramish or veg kitchen. Fresh homemade
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BENGALI CHANAR BORA / COTTAGE CHEESE NUGGETS / PANEER FRITTERS BY KUSUM UMASHANKAR INGREDIENTS Milk – 1 litre Lemon juice or vinegar – 2 tbsp Sugar – 1 tsp Roasted jeera pwdr – ½ tsp Chilli pwdr – ½ tsp Salt to taste Maida – 1 tbsp as knead for binding [ try adding less
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SOUTHINDIAN STYLE DRUMSTICK PULP COCONUT CURRY 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 immune system. Drumsticks are rich in proteins and
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VAZHAKKAI VARUVAL / SIMPLE RAW BANANA FRY SOUTHINDIAN STYLE Raw bananas can help maintain the body’s electrolyte balance and support healthy kidney functions. Raw bananas or green bananas comprise most essential vitamins and minerals. Raw bananas are specifically rich in Vitamin C and Vitamin B6. They help in weight loss. Raw bananas are rich in fibre. … Good for heart health. Raw bananas are a rich source
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GUJARATI RICE FLOUR KHICHU / PAPDI NO LOT / MASALA KHICHU BY DISHA LAHORI Khichu is a popular gujarati street food recipe. Gujarati Khichu recipe is prepared from rice flour. This recipe is spiced up with some green chilies, cumin seeds and carom seeds. To make khichu recipe at home is very easy and quick.
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MIXED DAL FRITTERS / MIXED DAL PAKORA / MIXED DAL VADA BY NIMU Pulses or lentils are rich in protein, fibre and iron. That’s why, eating dal every day can help you stay healthy and fit. Love it or hate it, but you can’t go without a katori of dal, especially when you’ve grown up in India. Putting together a
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EASY AND SIMPLE PANEER CHILLI GRAVY Chilli Paneer is a Indo Chinese Recipe but can be very well paired up with fried rice / noodles as well. It is one of the popular street food from the Indian Chinese cuisine. There are many ways of making it. You can make it dry, semi dry or a even a
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RED LOBIA / LAL CHOWLI / KARAMANI GRAVY [ Black eyed beans, cow peas, Lobhiya, lobiya, chawli, chavli, Karamani ] INGREDIENTS Red lobia – 1 cup Onion – 1 chopped Tomato – 2 Ginger + garlic paste – 2 tsp Turmeric pwdr – ½ tsp Red chilli pwdr – 1 ½ tsp or as per taste
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DRUMSTICK LEAVES SOUP / HEALTHY MORINGA SOUP 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 ease other
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ALOO BONDA / POTATO BONDA / BONDA Bonda is a deep-fried South Indian potato snack that has various sweet and savory versions in different regions. Most common of which is “Aloo Bonda”, and other region specific variations including potato replaced with sweet potato, tapioca, grated pineapple, green peas, paneer, etc. A popular snack which is
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CRISPY PANEER 65 BY PINKY ALISINGHANI INGREDIENTS Paneer – 250 grms Ginger garlic paste – 2 tsp Chilli powder – 1 tsp or as per taste Coriander powder – ½ tsp Jeera powder – ½ tsp Chaat masala – ¼ tsp Garam masala – ½ tsp Salt to taste Cornflour – 2 tbsp Lemon juice
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HEALTHY DRUMSTICK DAL FOR KIDS Drumstick loaded with iron, calcium and essential vitamins, fibre and antioxidants fight infections, bolsters immunity and keep diseases at bay. One of the most important health benefits of drumsticks is that it promotes a healthy bone structure due to the presence of high amount of calcium and iron that not only help build
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CHOW CHOW SAMBAR / CHAYOTE SQUASH SAMBAR It is a traditional and popular sambar in south India. It can be served for lunch along with the steamed rice or as a side dish with the idli/dosa. The flavor of shallots and garlic enhance the taste of the sambar. Lets look at the method of making
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DRUMSTICK ALOO CURRY RECIPE Consuming drumsticks on a regular basis may help you streamline blood circulation well. Constantly changing weather and hectic lifestyle takes a toll on the immune system. Powerful Health Benefits of Drumsticks Rich source of vitamins and minerals. Drumstick leaves are an excellent source of vitamins and minerals. … Regulates blood sugar levels. The high blood sugar level is the main
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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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PRAWNS KOLIWADA BY SHWETA GALINDE Prawn Koliwada is a spicy Fried Prawn dish, relished as a starter in restaurants and also a appetizer for a party. This dish got its name from the north Indian immigrants of Punjab who put up stalls selling it in the Sion village called Koliwada in Mumbai . INGREDIENTS 250 grams
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KAT VADA RECIPE | KAT WADA RECIPE | KOLHAPURI KAT VADA | VADA USAL Kat Vada is a curry based dish where a fried batata vada is served in a spicy gravy. This dish is a Kolhapuri special recipe, enjoyed throughout Maharashtra. This mouthwatering, delicious dish makes a great lunch or dinner, especially during winters /rainy season . Kat 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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OATS BESAN CHILLA RECIPE | HOW TO MAKE OATS BESAN CHEELA Chilla or cheela is the Indian version of a pancake. Made with various cereal or lentil flours, they can be savory or sweet. In the Indian cuisine, there are many variations of chilla that are prepared. … In Hindi, besan is gram flour and chilla
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