CHICKEN PACHADI

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required:fenugreek seeds pd-1 tsp,mustard pd-1 tsp,cinnamon pd-1 tsp,garam masala-1 tsp,plain red chilli pd-1/2 cup,khuskhus pd-1/4 cup,turmeric pd-1/2 tsp,ginger and garlic paste-4 tsp full, chicken with bones-1 kg,oil-14 tbsp,salt-6 tsp,lemons-8
method
mix fenugreek pd,mustard pd,cinnamon pd,garam masala pd,red chilli pd and keep it in a ceramic bowl.wash the chicken pieces nicely and drain.put the chicken in a vessel and add salt-1 tsp,turmeric pd and cook it covered without adding any water.turn off the heat when all the water from chicken evaporates.deep fry this chicken until medium brown in colour.add the fried chicken to the powder mixture.in the same oil, also deep fry the khus khus pd and ginger garlic paste until golden brown and add this oil in to the chicken.tip in the remaining salt.when it comes to room temperature add the juice from the lemons and mix nicely.use it from next day onwards.serve with rice.

LADIES FINGER CHUTNEY

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required:garlic cloves-4,salt-according to taste,turmeric pd-a pinch,ladies finger-1/4 th kg,cumin seeds-1 tsp,
green chillies-70 g,oil-5 tsp,tamarind-the size of 2 marbles.
method
heat a pan with oil and add the chopped ladies finger to it.stir fry until light brown in colour and allow to cool.in the same pan add a tsp of oil and put the whole green chillies and cover.stir fry the chillies until light brown.in a mixer jar grind the green chillies,salt,turmeric pd,tamarind,garlic cloves,cumin seeds to a smooth paste together.later add the ladies finger to the jar and grind very coarsely.

CAULIFLOWER FRY

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required:cauliflower-1,oil-1 tbsp,mustard seeds-1 tsp,uraddal-1tsp,chanadal-1/2tsp,turmeric pd-1/4 tsp,curry leaves-1 sprig,onion-2 small in size chopped,green chillies-2 slit,ginger-garlic paste-1/4 tsp,salt-according to taste,garlic chilli pd-1/2 tsp
method

half boil the flowerettes in salted water and drain.heat the oil in a non stick pan and tip in mustard seeds.after they pop tip in the uraddal,chanadal,curry leaves,turmeric pd.when the dals are light brown in colour add the chopped onion along with green chillies and saute for sometime.add ginger-garlic paste when the onion turns light brown.after a min add the flowerettes also.stir fry for sometime and tip in salt ,garlic chilli pd finally.

YELLOW CUCUMBER WITH DRY PRAWNS

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required:oil-1&1/2 tbsp,cinnamon-1 small piece,cloves-3,onion-2 small finely chopped,green chilli-1 slit,ginger&garlic paste-1/4 tsp,turmeric pd-2 pinches,dry prawns-1 hand ful,cucumber-2 nos small in size and diced ,tomatoes cut in small pieces-2nos small,garlic cloves-3,cumin seeds-1 tsp,salt-according to taste,red chilli pd-1/2 tsp
put the dry prawns in warm water and wash nicely for 3-4 times and soak them for 15 min.

method
heat the oil in a pan and tip in cinnamon and cloves.after they are fried add onion and green chilli.saute until the onion is light brown and tip in turmeric pd and ginger-garlic paste.add the drained prawns to the pan and saute for 2 min.now put the diced cucumber and tomatoes and saute for 2 min.add 3 cups of water and cook covered until the cucumber is translucent and tomatoes are soft.turn off and keep it covered for sometime on the stove.

ALOO TUK

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required
baby potatoes-8, chaat masala-a pinch,red chilli pd-1/4 tsp,salt-to taste,dry mango pd-1/4 tsp,coriander pd-1/4 tsp,oil for deep frying.
method
boil the baby potatoes with skin for 1 whistle.
mix chaat masala,red chilli pd,salt,dry mango pd,coriander pd and keep it ready.drain and cool the potatoes and press them lightly.deep fry the potatoes until brown and crisp.when they are still hot, sprinkle the powder mix on the potatoes and mix well.serve as a snack.chaat masala can be avoided when served with sambhar rice.

SESAME AND ROASTED CHANADAL POWDER

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required:cumin seeds-3 tsp,dry red chillies-20,garlic cloves-20,curry leaves-10 sprigs,roasted chanadal-1 cup,white sesame-1 cup,salt-4 tsp,oil-4 tsp

method
heat roasted chanadal for a min.then grind it to a fine powder in a mixie jar and remove.dry roast the sesame seeds until they pop and grind them.they should not change colour.mix both the powders.
heat oil and fry the dry red chillies in it until bright red and put them in the mixie jar.fry the curry leaves in the same oil and add to the same jar.grind them together coarsely and add garlic cloves,salt to this and grind again.later add the earlier powder mix to this and finally grind again.serve with rice,idli,dosa,upma.

BOTTLE GOURD FRY

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required:oil-1tbsp,mustard seeds-1 tsp,uraddal-1 tsp,chanadal-1 tsp,curry leaves-1 sprig,onion-1 medium size,green chillies-2 slit and halved,turmeric pd-1/4 tsp,bottle gourd-1 medium diced,salt-according to taste,garlic chilli pd-1 tsp,coriander-few leaves.
method
add 1 cup water to the bottlegourd and cover to cook.check in between and when the bottlegourd is half done and slightly cooked put the contents in a muslin cloth and tie the ends to squeeze out the water.this water can be used to prepare rasam or sambhar.
now take a pan and heat it up with oil.tip in mustard seeds,uraddal,chanadal and curry leaves.when they pop
tip in the turmeric pd,onion,green chillies and fry until the onions are light brown in colour.add the bottlegourd
now and saute for 5 min.it doesn't take much time because it's already cooked.tip in salt,garlic chilli pd and coriander leaves.mix nicely and serve with rice.

RAW BANANA IN MILK GRAVY

required:oil-1 tbsp,mustard seeds-1/2 tsp,cumin seeds-1/2 tsp,turmeric pd-1/4 tsp,curry leaves-1 sprig,onion-1small finely chopped,raw banana-1 diced in small squares,salt-according to taste,red chilli pd-1tsp-milk-3/4th cup boiled and in room temperature
method
heat the oil and tip in mustard seeds and cumin seeds.when they pop tip in the turmeric pd and curry leaves.add the onion and saute.reduce the flame and when the onion turns pink add the raw banana and cover.open the lid every few seconds and toss the vegetables.tip in salt,red chilli pd.when the banana is little soft pour the milk and cover for a min.

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