Tuesday, July 30, 2013

LEMON RICE

required:oil-1 &1/2 tbsp,mustard seeds-2 tsp,uraddal-2 tsp,chanadal-1 tsp,peanuts-1/2 cup,green chillies-4 or 5,ginger-1" piece finely chopped,curry leaves-2 sprigs,turmeric pd-1/4 th tsp,sona masoori rice-1 cup,lemons-1&1/2,salt-1 tsp or according to taste
method
cook the rice with enough water.when the rice is hot, tip in the salt and turmeric pd.also add little oil,lemon juice.wait for the rice to be warm,mix everything nicely with very light hands taking care that the rice does not break.
prepare a tempering with the remaining oil,mustard seeds,uraddal,chanadal,peanuts,green chillies,ginger and curry leaves.add the tempering to the rice and mix again.

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Monday, July 29, 2013

BITTERGOURD FRY

required:bittergourd-300g or 4 big,onion-1 big diced,red chilli pd-1 tsp,coriander powder-1 tsp,garam masala-1/2 tsp,turmeric pd-1/4 th tsp,amchoor pd-1&1/2 tsp,salt-according to taste,oil


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method
chop the bittergourd in thin, round slices and deep fry until the white part turns light golden in colour.heat another pan and add little oil.tip in the onions and add turmeric,salt.
before the onions start turning light brown in colour,tip in the fried bittergourd,redchilli pd,coriander pd,garam masala pd,amchoor pd and fry on low flame for 3-4 min.

Thursday, July 25, 2013

YARD LONG BEANS FRY

required:yard long beans-500g cross cut,water-1/2 cup,turmeric pd-1/4 th tsp,salt-1/2 tsp,oil-3/4 th tbsp,mustards seeds-1 tsp,curry leaves-1 sprig,onion-1 big chopped,red chilli pd-1 tsp
method
add water,turmeric pd to the beans and cook covered for sometime.when the beans are 90% cooked,increase the heat so that the water dries up.turn off.heat a pan and pour the oil.when the oil is hot, tip in mustard seeds and curry leaves.after the mustards pop,tip in the onion.add the salt.saute until the onion turns light brown.now add the cooked beans and red chilli powder and mix nicely for 3-4 min.


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KIWI SMOOTHIE WITH GREEN TEA

required:green tea bags-2,2 cups water,honey according to taste,kiwi's-2 refrigerated.
method
boil the water and turnoff the stove.put the tea bags in water until the water colour is light golden.refrigerate the tea.later blend the kiwi's,honey and tea.serve immediately.

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Friday, July 19, 2013

SPRING ONION UPMA

required:oil-1 tbsp,mustard seeds-1 tsp,uraddal-1 tsp,chanadal-1 tsp,curry leaves-1 sprig,spring onion greens-1 cup chopped{white part of the spring onions also can be included if slender} ,ginger&garlic paste-1 tsp,green chillies-5 finely chopped,1 cup- brown wheat rawa ,salt-according to taste,water-3 glasses
method
heat the oil and tip in mustard seeds,uraddal,chanadal and curry leaves.when the mustards pop add the spring onions,ginger&garlic paste,green chillies and fry for 2 minutes on medium flame.now add the rawa and salt.stir fry for a minute and pour water.cook covered on high flame until done.serve hot.


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Thursday, July 18, 2013

CHUKKAKURA PARANTHA

required:chukkakura pappu or dal,wheat flour,oil or ghee
method:take some prepared dal and add sufficient wheat flour to it.knead them together to make a dough.make paranthas and fry with little oil or ghee on a tawa.

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CHUKKAKURA PAPPU

required:chukkakura-4 small bunches,toordal-1 cup,onion-1 small diced,green chillies-2 slit,salt-1/2 tsp,turmeric pd-1/4th tsp,red chilli pd-3/4 th tsp,water-2&1/2 cups
for tempering:oil-1 tbsp,mustard seeds-1 tsp,garlic cloves-2 crushed,cumin seeds-1 tsp,curry leaves-1 sprig


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method
wash the dal and soak it in water for half an hour.put the dal along with water in a pressure cooker.also add onion,green chillies and chopped greens to the dal.cook the dal for 1 to 2 whistles and turn off.when the pressure comes down open the lid and turn on the flame.tip in turmeric pd and red chilli pd.cook for a minute and turn off.prepare the tempering in another vessel and pour it on the dal and cover for a min.





Friday, July 5, 2013

GARLICY MUSHROOM PAKODA

required:chickpea flour or besan-1 cup, button mushrooms-250 g,garlic paste-2 tsp,turmeric pd-2 pinches,red chilli pd-3/4 th tsp,ajwain or carom-1 tsp,salt-according to taste,baking soda-2 pinches,lemon juice-2 tsp,water
method
make a thick batter with chickpea flour,red chilli pd,soda,salt,ajwain,garlic paste,turmeric pd,lime juice and enough water.clean the mushrooms and remove the stalks.dip the mushrooms in the batter and deep fry on a high flame.serve hot.


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Tuesday, July 2, 2013

EGG CURRY WITH MILK

required:oil-1 tbsp,onion-1 big,red chilli powder-1 tsp,salt-1/2 tsp,turmeric pd-2 pinches,eggs-2,milk-1/4 th cup
method:take a non stick pan which is deep in the middle or an appam pan.add oil to the pan and tip in finely chopped onions.saute for some time until medium brown and add red chilli pd,turmeric pd,salt.mix nicely and pour the milk.move the onions to one place in the pan.drop the eggs next to each other without disturbing the yellow part.keep it covered until the eggs are cooked.serve with rice.

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MALAI MUSHROOM

required:oil-1/2 tbsp,ghee-1 tbsp,onions-2 medium finely chopped,ginger&garlic paste-2 tsp,mushrooms-250g diced in four pieces,tomato-1 big pureed or finely chopped ,turmeric pd-1/4 th tsp,red chilli pd-1 tsp,salt-according to tatse,green chillies-2 finely chopped,1 cup-water,1 cup-milk,coriander leaves-chopped,1 tbsp cream


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method:
Heat a non stick pan and pour oil.also add ghee.when the oil turns hot tip in the onions and fry until light brown.tip in ginger-garlic paste and saute for a minute.now add the mushrooms and mix nicely for two min
on high flame.then add tomato,turmeric pd,green chillies,red chilli pd,salt.saute until oil seperates and then add water and cook on high flame.when the water dries up add milk,coriander.keep stirring for a minute and lastly add cream.turn off  before the milk splits and serve with pulka.