COUSCOUS SALAD WITH CHICKPEAS

required:couscous-2&1/2 cups,chickpeas-1 can drained and rinsed well,olive oil-2&1/2 tbsp,lemon juice-2 lemons,salt-according to taste,black pepper pd-1 tsp,carrot-1 large size grated,celery-1 stick grated,parsley leaves-very few finely chopped,apricots-4 very finely chopped,kissmiss-few-finely chopped,toatsed pinenuts-4 tbsp
method
cook the couscous according to the instructions on the pack.to this add drained chickpeas,carrot,parsley,celery,apricots,kissmiss and mix well.now add olive oil,salt,black pepper,lemon juice and mix well.lastly add pinenuts before serving

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SPROUTS VEGETABLE SALAD

required:green moongdal sprouts-4 tbsp,english cucumber or kheera-1 medium,red onion-1/4 th or shallot-1 finely chopped,tomato-1 medium deseeded,black pepper pd-2 pinches,carrot-1 grated,coriander-few leaves,paneer[optional]-few pieces,lemon juice-1/2 lemon,salt-according to taste
method
if the paneer is store bought put the pieces in hot water for a min and drain.now mix sprouts,tomato,cucumber,carrot,onion[optional],paneer[optional],coriander well.now add lemon juice,salt,black pepper pd according to taste

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SPROUTS SALAD WITH FRUITS

required:pineapple-3 tbsp chopped,mint leaves-4 or 5 finely chopped,coconut pieces-few,chaat masala-1 tsp,salt-according to taste,black pepper pd-3 pinches,apple-1/2 chopped,lemon juice-1 small lemon,green moong sprouts-6 tbsp,ripened mango -1/2 diced,mustard pd-2 pinches,paneer[optional]-few pieces[if store bought then soak in hot water for 2 min] and use

method

take the apple pieces in a bowl and mix well with lemon juice.add all other ingredients except black pepper pd,mustard pd,chaat masala,salt.mix well.now add the seasonings little by little and toss well.

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BLACK BEAN SOUP

required:olive oil-3 tsp,1 can black beans,4 or 5 cups water,cumin pd,garlic-2 cloves finely chopped,onion-finely chopped-a handful,veg stock cube-1,black pepper pd-little,salt[optional]
method
open the can of beans and put them in the colander.rinse the black beans well under running water.now heat a vessel with oil and tip in garlic.when the garlic sweats, tip in the onions and fry until they sweat.tip in cumin pd and mix well.now add the black beans,water, stock cube and cook.lightly mash the beans.add pepper pd and only if necessary add salt.

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CHICKPEA SALAD

required:chickpeas-2 cups,cherry tomatoes-few or large banglore tomato[not the sour variety],english cucumber-or kheera-1 medium size,salt-to taste,black pepper pd-little,olive oil-1 tbsp,lemon juice-from 1 lemon or little more
method
soak the chickpeas overnight and cook for 3 whistles in water with little salt and turmeric pd.for cooking chickpeas just pour enough water to almost cover the chickpeas in the cooker.after the pressure goes down,drain the chickpeas nicely.the drained water can be used for a soup.cut the grape tomatoes in halves and cucumbers in the same size as the chickpeas.mix chickpeas,olive oil,cucumbers,tomatoes and add pepper pd,salt,lemon juice.check the seasonings and adjust if necessary

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BAKED BROCCOLI AND CHEESE BITES

required:mild cheddar cheese-1 cup or  any processed cheese,egg beaten-1,broccoli florets chopped fine-1&1/2 cups,black pepper pd-1/4th tsp,plain bread crumbs-5 tbsp,salt-according to taste
method
preheat the oven to 375 F or 190 C.mix beaten egg,broccoli well.now add cheese and mix well.add breadcrumbs to remove the stickiness of the broccoli mixture.place the broccoli bites on a baking tray and put the tray in the oven for 20 to 25 min.depending on the quantity it will take more or less time.flip once them in between after 7-8 min and continue to cook until brown spots appear

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BLACK EYED PEAS VADA

required:2 cups black eyed peas,salt-according to taste,green chillies-2 finely chopped,cumin seeds-1/2 tsp,coriander-a handful finely chopped with stems,curry leaves-few chopped,ginger-1" piece grated,oil-to deep fry
method
soak the black eyed peas for 2 hours.grind coarsely in a mixie jar.add salt,green chillies,ginger,cumin seeds,coriander,curry leaves and mix well.shape them into vadas and deep fry in oil on a medium flame.

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QUINOA WITH CURD

required:quinoa-1 cup,water-2 cups for cooking,salt-according to taste,homemade curd or yoghurt
for tempering:oil 2 tsp,mustard seeds-1/2 tsp,uraddal-1/2 tsp,curry leaves-few,dry red chillies-1 or majjigamirapakayalu 
method
put the quinoa in a pressure cooker and dry roast them for sometime.now wash the quinoa by filling up the cooker with water and drain the water.use a colander for draining the water.now add water and cook the quinoa for 2 whistles on high flame and turn off.let the quinoa come to room temperature.add enough salt and curd to the cooked quinoa.
prepare the tempering and add to the quinoa.sprinkle some pomegranate on top[optional]

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IVYGOURD FRY

required:3/4 th kg ivygourd or dondakayi,red chilli pd-1/2 tsp,red chilli flakes-1/2 tsp,grated coconut-2 handfuls,white sesame seeds-3 tsp,chanadal-1 tsp,uraddal-1 tsp,cumin seeds-1 tsp,mustard seeds-1/2 tsp,peanuts-1/2 cup,turmeric pd-2 pinches,salt-according to taste,oil-2 tbsp,curry leaves-few
method
wash the ivygourd well.cut them into half and make three slices of each half.pour little oil in a pan and heat it up.tip in chanadal,uraddal,peanuts,cumin seeds and fry until they slightly change colour.now add the sesame and fry for few sec.add the coconut and saute.turn off when the coconut is lightly golden.grind this whole mixture in a mixie jar.
add the remaining oil to the pan and pop the mustards.tip in the ivygourd with some turmeric pd,salt,red chilli pd,curry leaves.saute until it is soft.lastly add the ground mixture and mix well.
this ground mixture can be added to the deep fried ivygourd slices also

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SABUDANA OR TAPIOCA LADDU

required:sabudana-1 cup,dessicated coconut-1/2 cup,3/4th cup fine granulated sugar,ghee-as needed,nutmeg pd-2 pinches,cardamom pd-1/4 th  tsp
method
dry roast the sabudana until lightly golden in a wide pan.constantly move the tapioca around in order to get an even colour.remove to a mixie jar.also dry roast the dessicated coconut until light golden and add to the same jar.now grind the tapioca,coconut along with sugar,nutmeg pd,cardamom pd until almost a fine powder.remove this mixture to a big plate or any other vessel.add melted hot ghee to this mixture. press the mixture nicely and work on it for sometime to shape them like laddu's.add more ghee if required.the mixture should be wet with ghee.
if the mixture is in room temperature and there is difficulty making laddu's then this mixture can be slightly heated.

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