Wednesday, November 29, 2017

CASSAVA FRY

required:1 medium or 2 lb-cassava[karra pendalam],oil-1&1/2 tbsp,mustard seeds-1/4 th tsp,chanadal-1/2 tsp,uraddal-1/2tsp,curry leaves-few,salt-according to taste,turmeric pd-2 pinches,red chilli pd-1/2 tsp
method
peel the cassava.remove the ends and wash nicely.dice into 3 or 4 equal parts.boil these pieces in a vessel with water until soft.drain and take out the fibrous parts if any on the outside and also a thread like fibre running in the middle.
heat a pan with oil and pop the mustards.tip in chanadal,uraddal,curry leaves,salt,red chilli pd immediately.now add the cassava and mix well.saute for some time.




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HORSEGRAM PANIYARAM

required:dry red chillies-6,curry leaves-a handful,salt-according to taste,cumin seeds-1 tsp,toordal-1 tbsp,methi or fenugreek seeds-1 tbsp,horsegram-1&1/4 th cups,water-to grind,oil-as needed
method
wash the horsegram,toordal,methi seeds well.soak the dry red chillies,methi seeds,toordal,horse gram together overnight.grind them along with curry leaves,cumin seeds,salt in a mixer jar.add enough water to grind to a slightly coarse, dosa batter consistency.put little oil in all the molds of the paniyaram pan.heat the pan and pour the batter into each mold.fry on both sides until almost dark brown.




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SPINACH AND SWEETCORN SOUP

required:spinach-5 handfuls,hot water-to dip the spinach,water-4 cups,sweetcorn kernels-1 tin,salt-according to taste,butter-1 tbsp,garlic -3 cloves finely chopped,nutmeg pd-a pinch,white pepper pd-1/2 tsp,green chillies-3,dry ginger pd-2 pinches
method
put the spinach in hot water for 2 min and remove to a colander.pour cold water on the spinach and make a puree of the leaves along with green chillies.pass this through a sieve.keep it aside.open the sweetcorn tin and put it in a mixie jar with all the liquid in the tin.turn on the mixie and immediately turn off so that the sweetcorn doesn't turn a puree.
heat a sauce pan and add butter,garlic.when the garlic is slightly brown,add  ground sweetcorn and spinach puree,water,ginger pd,nutmeg pd,white pepper pd.cook for few minutes until the raw smell disappears and the soup becomes thick.



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Friday, November 24, 2017

AVACADO SMOOTHIE

required:avacado-1,coconut milk-3/4 th ltr,dates-5,lemons-2 small
method
blend deseeded avacado along with coconut milk,deseeded dates and lemon juice until smooth




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CHOCOLATEY PEANUT BUTTER BITES

required: unsweetened cocoa pd-1/4 th tsp,unsweetened desiccated coconut-1 cup,dried cranberries-1 tbsp, mejdool dates-4 or 5 finely chopped,kissmiss or raisins-1 tbsp,peanut butter-1/2 cup
method
mix all the ingredients very well in a vessel and make bite sized balls.roll them in coconut again and store them in an airtight container





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Monday, November 20, 2017

OVERNIGHT SWEETPOTATO OATS

required:almond flakes-2 tbsp,coconut milk-enough to keep the mixture wet,sweetpotato-1 small roasted and mashed,old fashioned oats-2&1/2  tbsp,chia seeds-1 tsp,fruit-optional
method
take a roasted sweetpotato and mash it well.to roast the sweetpotato dice it and cook it covered in a sauce pan with little ghee until soft on medium to low heat.mix almond flakes,oats,chia seeds in a airtight container along with mashed sweet potato and coconut milk.
keep this overnight in the refrigerator .if the mixture absorbs all the moisture add some more coconut milk in the morning.this can be had with a banana or any other fruits.the chia seeds can be replaced by subja seeds.coconut can be replaced by normal milk




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AVACADO CAKE IN A MUG

required:avacado-1 deseeded and mashed,sugar-5 tbsp,oil-2 tbsp,maida or all purpose flour-8 tbsp,cardamom pd-2 pinches,baking pd-1 tsp,milk-4 tbsp
method
mash the avacado well with a fork on a cutting board.scoop into a microwave safe mug.add milk,baking pd and mix well.now add sugar and mix again.lastly add the flour,cardamom pd,oil and mix.turn on the microwave.it takes about 2 min for this to cook.check in the middle with a toothpick or a fork and if it comes out clean take out the mug.if it is still wet increase the time by another 15  to 30 sec





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COCONUT PUDDING

required:1 can coconut milk,fine granulated white sugar-1/4th cup,cornflour or cornstarch-1/4th cup
method
mix all the above ingredients in a saucepan without any lumps.now put the vessel on the stove and on medium heat keep stirring for 15 to 20 min until a thick paste or a thick custard like consistency is formed.pour little water into a pudding mould and pour it out.now scrape out the sauce pan and put  the paste into the mould. let it come to room temperature.then put the mold in the refrigerator for 2-3 hours until its cold and sets completely. place a plate on top of the pudding mold and by holding the mold and the plate together, gently take them upside down and tap lightly on the mold to demold




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Saturday, November 11, 2017

SAUSAGE AND SPINACH FRIED RICE

required:1 tbsp oil,garlic clove-1 or 2 roughly chopped,1 heaped cup-uncooked rice,salt-according to taste,spinach leaves-3 handfuls,white pepper pd-1tsp,red pepper and roasted garlic chicken sausages-4,msg-1/4 th tsp[optional]
method
cook the rice with enough water and let it come to room temperature.heat a wok with oil and tip in the garlic.when the garlic slightly changes colour ,tip in sausages and fry for half min.add rice,white pepper pd,msg and mix well.lastly add spinach,salt.turn off when the spinach wilts.






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CORN GRITS OR RAWA UPMA

required:oil-1 tbsp,mustard seeds-1/2 tsp,uraddal-1 tsp,green chillies-3 finely chopped,carrot-small pieces few,raw peanuts with skin-1&1/2 tbsp,salt-according to taste,curry leaves-few, corn rawa-1 cup,water-2&1/2 cups,coriander-finely chopped.
method
if rawa is very coarse grind it and use it or corn grits will be perfect for this recipe.heat the oil in a 
vessel and pop the mustard seeds.tip in uraddal,curry leaves and lastly peanuts.when the peanuts are fried, tip in green chillies,carrot. fry and then pour the water and add salt.when the water comes to a boil add the rawa and keep it covered until cooked.lastly add coriander.




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Tuesday, November 7, 2017

POHA OR FLATTENED RICE CEREAL

required:red rice flakes-1 cup,milk-enough to soak the poha,1 tsp-sugar or grated jaggery or honey ,cinnamon pd-1 pinch,ripe banana-1 sliced,almond slices or fried cashew bits or fried peanuts,grated coconut[optional]
method
mix the rice flakes with milk and keep aside for 20 min until soft.now add the cinnamon pd,sugar,nuts,grated coconut and mix well.lastly add the sliced banana or any other fruit.





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Sunday, November 5, 2017

DRUMSTICK LEAVES POWDER

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required:dry red chillies-13 long,chanadal-4 tsp,uradal-4 tsp,cumin seeds-1 tsp,garlic cloves-2,tamarind paste-1 tsp,dessicated coconut-3 tbsp,salt-according to taste,hing or asafoetida-2 pinches,oil-3 tsp,drumstick leaves-2 handfuls
method
wash the drumstick leaves and put them on a towel to dry them.take a pan and pour oil into it.when hot add the hing,chanadal,uraddal,dry red chillies and fry.when they slightly change colour; tip in cumin seeds,dessicated coconut. fry until the coconut is slightly golden and remove all this mixture to a mixie jar.
in the same pan tip in the leaves and fry until they are dry and crisp.to this add the tamarind paste and fry a little.grind all this with enough salt,garlic cloves.serve with rice or idli

SWEET TAPIOCA PANCAKE

required:riceflour-2 cups,semolina or sooji-1 cup,sugar-1 cup,tapioca or sabudana-1 cup,water-1 cup,milk-2 cups,water-2 cups[for soaking],oil-few spoons
method
take tapioca and soak them in double the quantity of water for 3 hours.to this add all the above ingredients and mix well.leave this in the refrigerator overnight.next day before making the pancakes
keep the batter outside for an hour.mix well and pour this onto a heated,greased tawa or griddle and cook on both sides with little oil.each time mix well because the riceflour will settle in the bottom.




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