MIRCHI BAJJI

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required:green chillies-12-fat variety,oil-to deep fry

required for filling:roasted chanadal-1 tbsp,tamarind paste-1/2 tsp,carom seeds-1 tbsp,hot oil-3tsp,salt-3 pinches

required for batter:chickpea flour-1&1/2 cups,riceflour-1 tbsp,salt-according to taste,hot oil-1 tbsp,water-enough to make thick batter

method

grind the carom seeds in a coffee grinder.when they are done, add the roasted chanadal to the grinder and grind to a fine powder.mix the powdered carom seeds and powdered chanadal with salt,tamarind paste and oil.keep it aside.

pour the oil in a deep bottom pan and heat it up on medium flame.

wash the chillies and dry them with a tissue.take the chillies one by one and slit them vertically from top to bottom,with the help of a safety pin.keep the stem intact and remove the seeds.tap the chillies on a plate to remove the seeds or use the bottom side of a spoon to remove them.put the filling in the chillies.the chillies should only be half filled with the filling.dip the chillies in batter and deep fry.take care to see that the whole of the chilli is not immersed in the batter.this leaves some room for the chilli and the filling inside to cook nicely.remove them from oil when they are light yellow in colour.

again dip all the chillies in the same batter and deep fry them on a medium flame.

EGG IDLI

required:eggs 2,sugar-2 tsp,maida-1/2 tsp,green cardamom pd-2 pinches,melted butter-1 tsp,kissmiss-to garnish
method
beat the eggs.add sugar,maida,cardamom pd to the eggs and again beat the mixture without any lumps.apply butter to the idli mold and pour this mixture.steam these idli's for 2 to 3 minutes after the water is hot in the idli vessel.later remove the idli's and make a small cut on the top with a knife and put the kissmiss in.

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ASPARAGUS CURRY

required:asparagus-1 kg,oil-1 tbsp,mustard seeds-1 tsp,cumin seeds-1/2 tsp,curry leaves-1 sprig,turmeric pd-1/4 th tsp,chopped onion-3 tbsp,red chilli pd-1 tsp,salt-according to taste,milk-1&1/2 cups
method
take the bunch of asparagus and wash nicely.trim the top ends.if the bottom part is whitish rather than being green try and break the asparagus closer to the white part.discard the white parts.later cut them in small pieces
heat up the oil in a pan.prepare a tempering with mustard seeds,cumin seeds,curry leaves.add the onion to this and stir fry.tip in turmeric pd,salt.when the onion is translucent add the prepared asparagus to the pan and cover for sometime on a medium flame.check and mix in between and tip in red chilli pd.when the asparagus is soft pour cold milk into the pan and keep stirring for 2 minutes until the gravy is slightly thick.serve with rice or roti

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BANANA OATS SMOOTHIE

required:juice of 1 lemon,apple and cinnamon flavoured instant oatmeal-35 g sachet,honey-1 tsp[optional],banana-1,unsweetned readymade coconut milk-about 1&1/2 cups
method
squeeze the lemon juice directly into the blender.put banana,oats and blend.lastly add chilled coconut milk and honey and blend again.

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SILKEN TOFU AND RASBERRY SMOOTHIE

required:silken firm tofu-175g,rasberries-350g,honey-4 or 5,coconut milk readymade-2 cups,banana-1
method
wash the rasberries and blend together with tofu,coconut milk,banana and honey.deseeded dates can be used instead of honey as sweetener.

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PRAWNS FRY

required:oil-2 tbsp,green cardamom-2,cinnamon-1/2" piece,cloves-2,frozen prawns-900 g or 2 lbs,onion-1 big size,green chillies-5 slit,turmeric pd-1/2 tsp,ginger&garlic paste-1&1/2 tbsp,garam masala-2 tsp,red chilli pd-1&1/2 tsp,salt-according to taste,curry leaves-1 sprig
method
heat the oil and tip in cardamom,cinnamon and cloves.after few seconds add onion,green chillies,curry leaves and turmeric pd.when the onions are light golden in colour tip in the ginger&garlic paste.stir fry until the raw smell of the ginger&garlic paste is gone.after a min or two when the onions are golden add the prawns,red chilli pd,salt.fry for another 7-8 min on a medium flame.adjust the salt and finally add garam masala pd and mix nicely.

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FRENCH TOAST

required:sandwich bread or sourdough bread slices-2,fine cardamom pd-less than 1/4 th tsp,milk-1&1/2 tbsp,vanilla essence-few drops,powdered cane sugar-1&1/2 tsp,butter-to fry the bread slices,egg-1
method
mix milk,vanilla essence and cardamom pd together.to this add egg and beat nicely.dip the bread pieces in this mixture and soak them nicely.heat the pan on low flame and melt the butter.put the bread slices in the pan and wait until they become light golden in colour.sprinkle the cane sugar on the bread slices and flip them.again sprinkle cane sugar on the reversed side and flip again.wait until the slices are golden in colour and until there is a nice glaze on the slices.serve with fruit.

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