required:banana blossom-1,toordal-1 cup,dry red chillies-3,green chillies-2 finely chopped,salt-according to taste,turmeric pd-1/4 th tsp,saunf-1/2 tsp,mustard seeds-1/2 tsp,lemon juice(1 lemon)+water-4 cups or thin buttermilk-4 cups,hing-2 pinches,chanadal-1/2 tsp,uraddal-1/2 tsp,curry leaves-few,coriander chopped-little,ginger-1&1/2" piece finely chopped,oil-3 tbsp
method
take a banana blossom and remove the petals.inside the petals there are small flowers.take each flower and open it up.there is a thread inside which is like a matchstick.remove that from each of the flowers and discard.repeat this procedure until the flowers can't be opened easily. put the roughly chopped flowers into the buttermilk or lemon juice+water simultaneously.
soak the toordal,dry red chillies for an hour.grind toordal with chillies.to this add the chopped green chillies,ginger,drained banana flower.put this mixture on idli plates and steam this for 5-7 min.
take a pan and heat the oil.tip in mustards and then add saunf,chanadal,uraddal,curry leaves,tumeric pd one after the other.when the dal changes colour put the steamed mix into this and saute on medium until almost dry.tip in salt and lastly coriander.
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required:peanuts dry roasted and crushed-1/2 cup,sour buttermilk-1 cup,water-1 cup,lemon juice-1/2 large,nylon sabudana or fresh sago[asian market]-1 cup,bombay rawa or sooji-1/2 cup,riceflour-4 tbsp,shallots-2 finely chopped,green chillies-2 finely chopped,mustard seeds-1/2 tsp,oil-2 tsp for tempering,coriander-finely chopped,salt-according to taste,ginger-1&1/2" piece finely chopped,oil-to make uthappam
method
soak the sabudana in buttermilk and water overnight.in the morning add the rawa to the same and soak for half an hour.then add peanuts,riceflour and mix well.adjust the water consistency if any to make a thick batter and add the tempering to this.add lemon juice,salt also.now make small uthappam's and fry with little oil on a heated tawa.cook on both the sides.
for tempering:heat oil in a pan and pop the mustards.tip in shallot,green chillies,ginger and stirfry until the onion is translucent.add this to the prepared batter along with coriander.adjust the salt.
now make small uthappam's using little oil on a heated tawa.
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required:beetroot finely grated-2&3/4 th cups,sugar-1/2 cup fine granulated sugar,cardamom pd-1/2 tsp,almond flakes-few or cashew bits,ghee-1 cup melted,already boiled whole milk-2 cups
method
add half of the ghee to a thick bottomed vessel and fry the almond flakes or cashew bits until they slightly change colour.to the same vessel add the beetroot and fry on medium for 2 minutes.pour the milk and let it cook on medium until the milk is completely absorbed.add the sugar,remaining ghee,cardamom pd now.sugar will melt and the mixture will loosen up.turn off when the mixture appears to be turning dry.
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required:potatoes medium size-4 peeled and diced,yellow cucumber-2 small size peeled and diced,onion-3/4 th large finely chopped,oil-2 tbsp,water-1&1/2 cups,mustard seeds-1/2 tsp,cumin seeds-1/2 tsp,curry leaves-few,red chilli pd-1 tsp,salt-according to taste,turmeric pd-1/4 th tsp
method
if the seeds of the cucumber are bitter remove the seeds and the soft part under the seeds.if they are not bitter proceed with the seeds.heat the oil in a deep bottomed pan and pop the mustards.tip in onion,cumin seeds,curry leaves,turmeric pd and saute until the onion turns translucent.add the potatoes and stir fry for a min.now add the cucumber,red chilli pd,salt,water and cover to cook.cook until the potatoes turn soft but not mushy.
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required:oil-1 tbsp,ghee-2 tbsp,ginger-2" piece finely chopped,green chillies-6 finely chopped,yellow moongdal-1 cup,quinoa-1&1/2 cups,coriander-finely chopped,red chilli pd-1/4 th tsp,garam masala-1 tsp,frozen green peas-3/4 th cup,tomato-1 medium finely chopped,shallot-1 or small onion-1 finely chopped,water-3&1/2 cups,salt-according to taste
method
wash the moongdal and quinoa seperately and drain.take a pressure cooker and heat it up with ghee and oil.tip in onions,green chillies and saute until the onions are translucent.then add the ginger and saute for few seconds.add the tomato and mix well.tip in green peas along with moongdal,quinoa and saute again for a min.add water,salt,garam masala,red chilli pd and close the lid.cook for two whistles and turn off.
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required:thick lightly salted,dosa batter-1 cup,kheema curry-[remove whole spices if any]-4 or 5 tbsp
method
pour the dosa batter in the center of the heated tawa and put the kheema all over it.when the bottom changes colour flip and fry on the other side as well.
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required:honey-1 tsp,granulated sugar-1 tsp,butter-2 tsp,salted dosa batter-3/4 th cup,coconut grated-2 tbsp
method
in a bowl mix coconut,sugar,honey and keep it aside. spread the dosa batter on the heated tawa and when the batter becomes dry spread the mix onto the dosa. pour butter on and around the dosa and roll it carefully.cut through the middle.
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required:small purple eggplants-10 nos,red chilli pd-2 tsp, sesame seeds-1&1/2 tbsp,garlic cloves-4 large, cumin seeds-1 tsp, roasted chanadal-2 tbsp, salt-according to taste, dry coconut pieces-3/4 th cup, turmeric pd-1/4 th tsp,oil-4 tbsp
method
grind red chilli pd, sesame seeds, garlic cloves, cumin seeds,roasted chanadal,salt,dry coconut together.wash the eggplants and dry them or wipe them.cut the small portion of the eggplant stem and discard.then make two cuts on egg plants from the bottom to almost under the stem.see to it that the stem is still intact and these cuts are made in equal distance.stuff the eggplants immediately with the ground mixture.take a deep bottomed pan with oil in it and heat it up on low flame.place all the eggplants next to one another and cover to cook on high for a min.then reduce the flame and flip all the eggplants.keep the vessel covered and on the smallest burner.cook until soft.when pressed under the stem portion of an eggplant it should be soft.turn off.
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required:a bunch of asparagus-stalks removed and diced into small pieces, coriander -finely chopped, green chillies-2 finely chopped, black pepper pd-a pinch, salt-3 pinches or according to taste, eggs-2,oil-3 tsp
method
stir fry the asparagus and green chillies in oil for half min.remove them to a plate.now beat the eggs with salt and add the fried asparagus, green chillies.pour into the same heated pan.cook on low flame.sprinkle coriander and black pepper pd on top.when the top is slightly set flip and cook on the other side.
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required:pineapple slices fresh-2 big,water-3/4 th lt, cinnamon-1"piece
method
chop the pineapple into small pieces.put them in a vessel along with water, cinnamon and simmer for sometime until the water reduces to 250 ml.mash the pineapple lightly and strain.serve hot.
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required:coconut milk-400 ml[store bought],black rice[ready to eat from costco]-240 g, sugar-8 tsp, cashews-few,kissmiss-few,melted ghee-3 tsp,water-1&1/2 cups
method
mix coconut milk, water,black rice and water.cook in a deep bottomed pan until the colour of the rice has steeped into the milk and add sugar.mix well and turn off after a min.fry the cashews and kiss miss in ghee and add to the payasam
alternatively soak the black rice in water for an hour and cook in a pressure cooker for 3 whistles.for 1 cup of black rice use 2 cups of water and add salt to taste.use this instead of the instant rice.
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required: red onion-1/2 large sliced thin or finely chopped,moongdal dosa-2 medium thick dosas cut into pieces[or any dosa], oil-1 tbsp, mustard seeds-1/2 tsp, cumin seeds-1/2 tsp, turmeric pd-1/4 th tsp,red chilli pd-1/2 tsp,green chillies-2 slit,coriander pd-1 tsp, salt-according to taste,coriander-little,dessicated coconut-1 tbsp,water-1/2 cup, ginger&garlic paste-1 tsp, curry leaves-few
method
heat the oil in a pan and pop the mustards.next tip in cumin seeds, onion,green chillies, turmeric pd, curry leaves and saute until the onions sweat.now add the ginger&garlic paste and fry until the raw smell disappears.now put the dosa pieces, and saute for few sec.tip in red chilli pd, salt.add water and cover until water dries up.lastly add coconut and sprinkle coriander.mix well and turn off.
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