DRY SHRIMP AND EGG FRIED RICE

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required:oil-2 tbsp,onion-1 small,garlic cloves-2,dry red chillies-5,dry shrimps-3 tbsp,salt-according to taste,eggs-2,cooked and left over white rice-1 big bowl
method:
soak the dry red chillies in hot water for 30 min and grind with a tsp of vinegar to make a redchilli paste.also grind onion and garlic together with the red chillies.wash and soak the dry shrimps in very little water for 15 min.grind the soaked shrimps along with the water very coarsely.
in a wok heat up the oil and add the red chilli mixture along with the shrimp mixture and fry until the mixture turns thick.now add salt and also the rice.keep mixing and after 2 min push the rice aside and add eggs-2 in the centre with a pinch of salt.when the egg scrambles,mix it lightly with the rice.serve hot.

TOMATO SOUP

required:oil-2 tsp,onion-1small,green chillies-2,tomatoes-4 small which are red in colour,ginger and garlic paste-1 tsp,salt-according to taste,water-2-3 cups,coriander-1 small bunch,milk-1/2 cup,cornflour-1 tbsp,ajinamoto-a pinch,tomato ketchup-2 tsp[optional],beetroot-1 small[optional]
method:
take a cooker and add oil and heat it up.tip in the roughly chopped onion and green chillies and fry.when the onion turns transperant add g&g paste and fry until the raw smell disappears.now add the roughly chopped
tomatoes.chopped beetroot can also be added at this point.when the tomatoes are slightly mushy add water,coriander chopped with the stalks and cook for 1 whistle and turn off.
after the pressure reduces open the lid and put it back on the stove on low flame.now add ajinamoto and cornflour which has been mixed with cold milk.tomato ketchup can be added at this point.cook for 2 more min.mash it up with a masher and strain and serve.if beetroot is added tomato ketchup need not be added
and viceversa.both beetroot and tomato ketchup change the colour of soup to red.if they are not used the soup will remain orange in colour.

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CABBAGE GRAVY

required: oil-1 tbsp,cinnamon-1 small piece,onion-1 small,tomato-1 small,cabbage-1small bowl julienned,turmeric pd-2 pinches,green chillies-2,cumin seeds-1 tsp,saunf-1/4 tsp,salt-1/2 tsp,water-350 ml, coconut-1 small piece,cashews-2,roasted chanadal-1 tsp.

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make a paste of green chillies,cumin seeds and saunf.also make a paste of coconut,cashews,roasted chanadal.heat a pan with oil and tip in the cinnamon,chopped onion,when the onion turns light brown add the chopped tomato.tip in the turmeric pd,green chilli paste and salt.when the tomato turns soft add the cabbage.

wait for the cabbage to turn translucent and then add water.when the water comes to a boil, tip in the cashew,coconut and roasted chanadal paste which is prepared.let this cook for 2-3 min.serve with puri and dosa.

PANEER IN GREEN MASALA

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required: paneer-200g,oil-1 tbsp,ginger-garlic paste-1/2 tsp,onion-1small,mint leaves-1/2 small bunch,coriander-1 bunch,green chillies-2,cinnamon-1 small piece,pepper corns-,1 tsp,coriander seeds-1/2 tsp,dry red chillies-2,cumin seeds-1/2 tsp,saunf-1/2 tsp,salt-according to taste,water-2 cups,lemon-1/2.
method:
make a paste of green chillies,coriander leaves,mint leaves.dry roast pepper corns,coriander seeds,cumin seeds,dry red chillies,saunf,cinnamon and make a spice powder.heat oil in a pan and tip in chopped onion and fry until light brown.add ginger-garlic paste and fry until the raw smell disappears.now add the green paste and saute for a min.add diced paneer and mix nicely.add water and cover for 5 min.later tip in the ground spice powder.cook for 1 more min and turn off.add lime juice.

CHICKPEA VADA

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required: chickpeas-1 big glass,onions-2 medium,green chillies-6-7,salt-according to taste,coriander-1 bunch.
method:soak chickpeas in water for 7-8 hours.drain and grind them coarsely.add chopped onions,finely chopped green chillies,salt,chopped coriander to the vada mixture.deep fry vadas.

BABY POTATOES WITH SESAME

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required: babypotatoes-1/4 kg,salt-1/4 tsp or according to taste,turmeric pd-2 pinches,oil-1 tbsp,cumin seeds-1/2 tsp,garlic cloves-3,dry red chillies-4 or 5,black sesame seeds-2 tsp.
method: heat 1/2 cup of water in a small vessel.when the water is hot turn off the stove and put dry red chillies-4-5 in the water.after15 min grind the red chillies to a paste with little water and garlic.
boil baby potatoes-1/4 kg in a cooker with water, for 1 whistle on high flame.pour oil in a pan and tip in turmeric pd,salt and then peeled potatoes.saute until the potatoes turn a golden shade.now tip in crushed cumin seeds and the chilli garlic paste.mix nicely for 3-4 min and tip in toasted sesame seeds finally.

RIDGEGOURD CHUTNEY

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required: ridegourd-1 big,green chillies-8,garlic-4 cloves,salt-according to taste,turmeric-2 pinches,cumin seeds-1/2 tsp,tamarind-size of a marble.
method:chop the ridgegourd like circles.add oil in a pan and heat it up. put the chopped ridgegourd in oil and cover and cook until it is almost soft.remove and put on a plate.in the same pan fry the green chillies.
now grind garlic,cumin,salt,turmeric pd,green chillies,tamarind together.later add ridegourd to this mixture and grind.

BOTTLEGOURD WITH SORREL LEAVES

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required:bottlegourd-1 medium,onion-1 small,green chillies-5,salt according to taste,garlic cloves-5-7,sorrel leaves or gongura from-6 small bunches,turmeric pd-1/4 tsp,red chilli pd-1 tsp,mustard seeds-3/4 tsp,cumin seeds-3/4 tsp.

cook bottlegourd pieces with green chillies,onions,turmeric pd,salt.cook in a vessel  with the lid covered for sometime.need not add any water.when the bottlegourd is soft add sorrel leaves and cover for 2 min.turn off the stove.

prepare a tempering:oil-1 &1/2 tbsp,mustard seeds,cumin seeds,garlic cloves crushed.the garlic should be lightly fried.it should not turn brown.

OATS LADDU

required:oats-1 cup,ghee-1 tbsp,cashews-10,almonds-10,dates-6,honey-1 tbsp,sugar-1 tbsp,elaichi pd,bombay rawa or sooji-1 tbsp.
lightly fry the almonds and cashews in a pan with ghee.when they are light brown ,remove them and put them in a mixie jar and make a fine powder with sugar.
roast the quick cooking oats in the same pan until they are crisp.
next fry the sooji or bombay rawa in the same pan until it changes to yellow colour.
chop the dates after deseeding them.

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finally mix oats,powdered dry fruits,dates,sooji with honey.make laddus.
they stay fresh for 4 days.

RAW BANANA FRY

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make a paste of green chillies-5 and 1" piece of ginger.peel the raw bananas-2 big size and chop them into small pieces.boil them in water until aldente.heat oil-1&1/2 tbsp in a pan.tip in mustard seeds-1 tsp,uraddal-1tsp,chanadal-1/2 tsp,curry leaves-1 sprig,turmeric pd-1/4 tsp one after the other.wait until the mustards crackle and the dals are light brown.now add chopped onion-1 big and saute.when the onion turns pink, add the green chilli paste.mix nicely and add boiled raw banana and salt.lastly add garlic chilli pd.

CHANADAL LADDU

take equal quantities of roasted chanadal and sugar.grind roasted chanadal and sugar together.fry cashew pieces in ghee and pour this in chanadal pd.add enough melted ghee to bind and make laddus.

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SPINACH DAL

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required:spinach-2 bunches, toordal-1 cup,water-2&1/2 cups,onion-1 very small diced,green chillies-2 slit,red chilli pd-1 tsp,turmeric pd-1/4 tsp,tamarind paste-3 tsp,salt-according to taste,oil-1&1/2 tbsp,mustard seeds-1&1/2 tsp,garlic-3 cloves crushed slightly,cumin seeds-1 tsp,curry leaves-1 sprig
method
wash the dal nicely.add water and soak the dal for 30 min in a pressure cooker.meanwhile wash and chop the spinach along with the stems after trimming the ends.later add spinach to the cooker.also add onion,green chillies and cook for 1 whistle.turn off.after pressure goes down open the cooker and heat it up again.tip in red chilli powder,turmeric,salt,tamarind paste and cook for 2 min.mash it nicely.turn off.pour the prepared tempering into the dal.
for tempering:after the oil is heated add mustard seeds and garlic together.when the mustards pop, add cumin seeds and curry leaves.while still hot pour the tempering into the dal.

QUICK IVY GOURD FRY

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take ivy gourd-1/2 kg and wash them nicely.chop of the pointed ends and crush them in a mortar and pestle.take oil-1 tbsp in a pan and heat up.tip in mustard seeds-1 tsp,uraddal-1 tsp,curry leaves-1 sprig,turmeric-1/4 tsp and fry until the mustard seeds crackle and the dal turns light brown.now add ivygourd crushed,salt-1/2 tsp.stir-fry for 20-25 min. finally add garlic chilli pd-1 tsp and mix nicely.

AMARANTH COCONUT FRY

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take a big bunch of amaranth and clean 2-3 times with plenty of water and chop.use the thin stems also along with the leaves.put 1/2 tbsp oil in a pan and heat it up.tip in mustards-1/4 tsp,uraddal-1/2 tsp,turmeric-1/4 tsp.fry until the uraddal changes colour.now tip in the chopped leaves along with the stems and cover for 2 min.now open the lid and tip in grated coconut-1 tbsp and mix nicely. tip in salt-1/4 tsp,garlic chilli powder-1/2 tsp after the stems are soft.

COCONUT LADDU

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take dessicated coconut-100 g.add condensed milk-1 tbsp to the coconut.add more condensed milk if required to make a dough.
roast some almonds in a microwave for 2-3 min.take little coconut mixture in hand and flatten it.put an almond in the middle and make a ball.roll the balls in dessicated coconut.