BEETROOT PULAO

required:oil-1/2 tbsp,ghee-1/2 tbsp,bayleaves-2,cloves-3,cardamom-1,cinnamon-1" piece,beetroot-1 medium size grated,onion-1 small sliced,green chillies-2 slit,ginger&garlic paste-1/2 tbsp,coriander-a small bunch chopped,red chilli pd-1 tsp,water-3 cups,india gate basmathi rice-2 cups
method
soak the basmathi rice for 15 min.in a pressure cooker heat the oil and ghee.tip in bay leaves,cloves,cardamom,cinnamon and wait until they change colour.now add the onion,green chilli and fry until the onion sweats.next tip in ginger&garlic paste and fry until the raw smell disappears.add the beetroot,drained rice,red chilli pd and saute for 2 min.add water,salt,coriander.add just enough salt so that the water is slightly salty.when the water starts boiling close the lid with the whistle in place and cook on a high flame.when the first whistle starts lower the flame and turn off after the second whistle.

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RADISH FRY WITH PEANUTS

required: oil-1/2 tbsp, mustard seeds-1/2 tsp,uraddal-1/2 tsp,chanadal-1/2 tsp,curry leaves-few,onion-1 medium finely chopped,green chilli-1 slit,turmeric pd-2 pinches,white radish-2 medium cut into small pieces along with the greens[remove thick stalks],peanuts-2 tbsp,dry red chillies-3,salt-according to taste
method
dry roast the peanuts and dry red chillies seperately and grind them together in a small jar.heat a non stick pan with oil and pop the mustards.tip in uraddal,chanadal,curry leaves.when they change colour, add onion,green chilli,turmeric pd,salt and saute until the onion turns translucent.now tip in the leaves and after a min, tip in the radish.cover for 2 min.open the lid and fry on medium flame until the radish turns soft.lastly sprinkle the ground powder and mix well.

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BEETROOT AND GINGER JUICE

required:beetroot-1 large size cut into cubes,ginger-1/2"piece,lemon juice-1small lemon,maple syrup or sugar syrup or honey-little or 3tsp,water-little
method
grind beetroot pieces along with ginger,maple syrup,little water in a juicer jar or a vegetable juicer.stain and mix with the squeezed lemon juice.

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RAGI ROTI

required:ragi flour-3 tbsp,wheat flour-1 tbsp,green chilli-1 big,cumin seeds-1/4 th tsp,coriander-little,cabbage-a small piece-finely chopped,scallion-white part finely chopped or onion-1 tbsp finely chopped, salt-according to taste,water-to make soft dough,oil-to fry
method
mix ragi flour,wheat flour,cabbage,scallion in a bowl.now grind green chilli,cumin seeds,salt,coriander in small mixie jar.add the ground paste to the flour mix.mix everything nicely.add water little by little to make a dough much softer than the chapathi dough and pliable.keep this aside for 30 min.now take a seasoned tawa and spread this dough as thinly and evenly as possible with greased fingers.heat the tawa and when the bottom of the roti changes colour flip and fry on the other side also.take another seasoned tawa and spread the dough in the same manner and repeat the procedure.use both the tawa's alternatively to spread the dough because the tawa will be hot.

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STEAMED AND FRIED EGGS

required:eggs-7,green chillies-3 slit,ginger&garlic paste-1/4 th tsp,red chilli pd-1/2 tsp,white pepper pd-2 pinches,salt-1/2 tsp,turmeric pd-2 pinches,onion-finely chopped-1 large,oil-1&1/2 tbsp,clove-1,cardamom-1,cinnamom-1 small piece,curry leaves-few,coriander chopped-little
method
beat the eggs in a vessel along with half of the turmeric pd,half of the salt,white pepper pd,ginger&garlic paste.pour this into a greased container and steam the eggs in a pressure cooker containing hot water.steam for almost 7-8 min on medium to high flame.check in the middle with a knife to see if it's cooked.cut the egg mixture into pieces in the vessel itself and remove with a spatula.
now heat a pan and add oil.when the oil is hot; tip in clove,cardamom,cinnamon.when they slightly change colour; tip in onions,green chilli,turmeric,curry leaves and saute until the onion is soft.now add the egg pieces into the pan and mix lightly.adjust salt and finally add coriander leaves.if fried for long the eggs will become tough

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OATS IDLI

required:3/4 th glass instant plain oats,3/4 th glass[250 ml]-steel cut oats,greek yoghurt or thick curd-just enough to coat the oats,water-add enough to make idli batter consistency,1/2 medium size carrot-grated,semolina or sooji-3/4 th glass,soda or baking soda-2 pinches,coriander leaves-few,salt-according to taste
for tempering the batter:2 tsp oil,mustard seeds-1/2 tsp,chanadal-1 tsp,uraddal-1/2 tsp,curry leaves-few,turmeric pd-1/4 th tsp
method
grind the steel cut oats lightly and add to a bowl.also add instant oats,semolina,salt,curd,water,coriander leaves,carrot to the same bowl.now prepare the tempering and add to the batter.let the batter rest for 10 min.after 10 min add the soda and mix well.fill up the greased idli plates with batter and put them in steamer for 5-6 min or until they are done

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MUNAGAKU[DRUMSTICK LEAVES] VADA

required:1&1/4 th cups-chanadal,dry red chillies-6,munagaku-2 handfuls nicely washed,saunf-1/2 tsp,salt-according to taste,cumin seeds-1/2 tsp,onion-chopped-2 handfuls,oil-to deep fry
method
soak chanadal,dry red chillies together for about one and half hours.drain nicely and keep little chanadal aside.grind the remaining chanadal along with red chillies into a coarse mixture.remove to a vessel and tip in cumin seeds,saunf,onion,salt.now add the drumstick leaves,chanadal and  mix.make even sized balls of this mixture and flatten them. deep fry these vadas on a medium flame after the oil is hot.

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TAPIOCA OR SAGGUBIYYAM UTTAPPAM

required:saggubiyyam-1 cup,curd-3/4 th cup,water-3/4 th cup,semolina or sooji-1/2 cup,riceflour-1/2 cup,salt-according to taste,green chillies-2 finely chopped,1/2 of large onion-finely chopped,ginger-1"piece finely chopped,coriander-little finely chopped,cumin seeds-1/2 tsp,oil-to fry
method
wash the tapioca once and drain.soak in water and curd overnight along with some salt.next day morning or after 6 hours grind this for few sec without making a smooth paste.add semolina,riceflour and mix well.add little water if required to make slightly thick batter.after an hour mix onions,cumin seeds,green chillies,coriander and adjust any salt.pour this batter on the heated flat griddle or tawa and spread the batter evenly.fry on both sides.grated carrot can be sprinkled on top.

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