required:ladies finger or bendakayalu-1/2 kg,onion-1 big sliced thin and halved,red chilli pd-1 tsp,tamarind paste-3 tsp,jaggery grated or sugar-according to taste,salt-according to taste,turmeric pd-1/4 th tsp,water-approx 5 to 6 cups
for tempering:oil- 4 tsp,garlic clove-1,mustard seeds-1 tsp,cumin seeds-1 tsp,curry leaves-1 sprig
method
make small pieces of ladies finger and put them in a pressure cooker.also add onions,red chilli pd,tamarind paste,salt,turmeric pd,water and cook covered for sometime on medium until the ladies finger is soft or cook for a whistle on high flame.open the lid and add tamarind paste,sugar and cook for a min.prepare the tempering.fry the crushed garlic in oil along with mustard seeds.when they change colour; tip in cumin seeds,curry leaves.when they too change colour pour the tempering into the pan.
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required:coriander-3 bunches,mint-3 small bunches,green chillies-10,cumin seeds-1 tsp,garlic cloves-5,tomatoes-3 medium ripe diced,oil-1&1/2 tbsp,salt-according to taste,turmeric pd-a pinch,tamarind paste-2 or 3 tsp
method
pan fry the green chillies with little oil while keeping them covered.after they change colour remove to a mixie. fry the tomatoes in the remaining oil.when they reduce, tip in the leaves into the same pan and fry until they are soft.first grind the green chillies with cumin seeds,garlic cloves,salt,turmeric pd,tamarind paste.now add the tomato and leaves mixture to the jar and grind to a smooth paste.adjust the salt if necessary.serve with rice or spread on a chapathi
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required:coriander seeds-1 cup,cinnamon-2" pieces-4 and less than 1/2" wide,green cardamom-1/2 tsp,black peppercorns-1 tsp,cloves-1 heaped tsp
method
slightly heat them up in a pan and when the smell emanates turn off.grind in a coffee grinder until smooth
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required:idli batter-4 ladles,maida-1 tbsp,cabbage-finely chopped-a handful,green chilli-1 or 2 finely chopped,onion-2 tsp finely chopped,cumin seeds-1/2 tsp,salt-according to taste
method
mix all the above ingredients and make pongadalu in a aebleskiver pan with little oil.
required:green chillies-2,turmeric pd-1 pinch,baby spinach leaves -4 handfuls,garlic cloves-2,tamarind paste-1 tsp,red chillies-10,oil-3 tsp,cumin seeds-1/2 tsp,uraddal-1 tsp,coriander seeds-1 tsp,salt-according to taste
for tempering:oil-3 tsp,mustard seeds-1/2 tsp,uradal-1 tsp,curry leaves-1 sprig
method
take a pan and heat it up with a spoon of oil and fry the split green chillies.when they change colour add dry red chillies to the same pan and fry until the colour becomes slighly dark.remove and put the chillies in a mixie jar.later fry uraddal,coriander seeds together in the same pan.when they turn golden remove and put them in the same jar.now grind these ingredients with garlic,cumin seeds,turmeric pd.
heat the remaining oil and fry the washed spinach leaves until they wilt.put the leaves along with tamarind paste,salt into the same jar and grind to a smooth paste
prepare a tempering with the above ingredients and serve with rice
required:oil-1tbsp,mustard seeds-1/2 tsp,cumin seeds-1/2 tsp,onion-finely chopped and handful,chandal-1/2 cup,asparagus-1 bunch,red chilli pd-1 tsp,ginger&garlic paste-1/2 tsp,salt-according to taste,curry leaves-1 sprig,turmeric pd-1/4 th tsp,water-1 cup
method
soak the chanadal for one hour.wash the asparagus.keep the bud side intact and on the other side snap holding the end.disard what ever piece seperates and cut them into small pieces.take a pressure cooker and add oil.when oil heats up, tip in mustards,cumin seeds.when the mustards pop add onion,turmeric pd and fry until the onion is light golden.add the asparagus,chandal and fry for few seconds.tip in salt,red chilli pd.add water and presuure cook for one whistle.serve with rice
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required:oil-1 tbsp,mustard seeds-1/2 tsp,uraddal-1 tbsp,chanadal-1 tbsp,onion-sliced thin-1 small,green chillies-4,curry leaves-1 sprig,salt-according to taste,water-5 cups,couscous-4 cups,frozen mixed vegetables[beans,carrots,corn,green peas]1/2 cup,ginger-1" piece finely chopped
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method
prepare a tempering with oil,mustard seeds,uraddal,chanadal,curry leaves in a pan.after they change colour;tip in onion,green chillies,ginger.after a few seconds add the thawed vegetables and fry. pour the water into the pan.when the water comes to the boil add salt,couscous,turn off and cover for 2 min.
required:oil-1 tbsp,mustard seeds-1/2 tsp,curry leaves-1 sprig,onion-a handful finely chopped,turmeric pd-1/4 th tsp,broad beans-3 handfuls trimmed on the ends and peeled on the sides,tomatoes-2 handfuls finely chopped[sour variety],red chilli pd-3/4 th tsp,salt-according to taste,water-1 -1&1/2 cups for cooking
method
take a pan and heat the oil.tip in mustard seeds and when they pop add the curry leaves,onions,turmeric pd and fry until the onions are light golden in colour.tip in the beans and fry for a min. then add the tomatoes,salt and red chilli pd and mix well.pour the water and cook covered
until the beans are soft.
required:butter-1 tbsp,garlic cloves-5 finely chopped,maida-1 tbsp,spinach leaves-3 handfuls,tri colour pasta-300 g,milk-1&1/2 cups,grated parmesan cheese-1 tbsp,salt-according to taste,white pepper-2 tsp
method
blanch the spinach in hot water.drain and run cold water on the leaves.grind spinach to a smooth paste.cook the pasta with a spoon of olive oil and salt while following other instructions on the pack.
take a pan and heat butter.when the butter melts tip in garlic and fry them a little.do not let the garlic turn golden.now add the maida and fry for few seconds until the raw smell goes away.maida should not change colour or burn.pour the milk and mix well without any lumps.add the spinach paste and mix again.after a min tip in the boiled pasta and toss.lastly add the parmesan cheese,salt and pepper.
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required:chickpea flour-2 cups,riceflour-1 tbsp,green chillies-3,ginger-small piece,water- to make a batter,oil-to deep fry,salt-according to taste,soda bicarb-2 pinches
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method
take even sized beans.take the beans and trim the ends and also remove the threads on the sides.grind green chiliies and ginger in a small mixer jar.mix chickpea flour,riceflour,ground paste,cumin seeds,water,salt to make a batter.this batter should not be very runny or very thick.dip the beans in this and put them in hot oil.
required:riceflour-2 cups,cumin seeds-1 tsp,ginger-1" piece grated,green chillies-6 finely chopped,salt-according to taste,salted or unsalted butter-1 tbsp[not melted],water-enough to make like chapathi dough,onion-1&1/2 big size thinly sliced,coriander-few leaves chopped,oil-to deep fry
method
mix onions with cumin seeds,ginger,green chillies,butter,coriander leaves well.add riceflour to this and mix with water to make this like a loose chapathi dough.adjust the salt and deep fry in hot oil.
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