VANGIBATH

required:small green brinjal or long brinjal-1/2 kg,coriander seeds-1&1/2 tsp,groundnuts1/2 cup,uraddal-4 tsp,cinnamon-2"piece,cumin seeds-1 tsp,cashews-2 tbsp,cloves-5,dry red chillies-11,dry coconut-2 tbsp,sona masoori rice-1&1/4th cup,water-2&3/4th cups,fenugreek seeds-less than 1/4 th tsp,tamarind paste-3 tbsp,salt-according to tatse,oil-4 tbsp,turmeric pd-1/2 tsp,mustard seeds-1/2 tsp,chanadal-3/4 th tsp,curry leaves-few,hing pd-2 pinches,jaggery pd-1 tsp

method

pressure cook the rice with water and keep.

dice the brinjal into thick wedges and keep in salted water.

dry roast uraddal,cinnamon,dry red chillies,cloves together.again dry roast cumin seeds,fenugreek seeds until nice aroma comes.grind  everything into a fine powder.this is the vangibath masala.this masala can be stored in a clean jar.

heat the oil in a wide pan and tip in mustard seeds,hing pd,chanadal,curry leaves,turmeric pd one after the other.when mustards pop add groundnuts,cashews.when they slightly change colour put squeezed and drained brinjal.tip in salt and cover on high flame for a min.after that reduce the flame and keep it covered until the brinjal turns soft.then add tamarind paste,coconut,jaggery pd and mix well.turn off after a min.to this mixture add rice,ground powder and mix well.

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VANGIBATH MASALA

required:coriander seeds-1&1/2 tsp,cloves-5,cinnamon-2"piece,fenugreek seeds-less than 1/4 th tsp,cumin seeds-1 tsp,dry red chillies-11,uraddal-4 tsp

method

dry roast coriander seeds,cloves,cinnamon,dry red chillies together until the toasted smell comes.put them in a mixie jar.now dry roast cumin seeds,fenugreek seeds until nice aroma comes.put them in the same mixie jar and grind until smooth.this masala powder is sufficient for 1&1/4th cups of rice.

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SPINACH APPAM

required:1&1/2 cups of thick dosa batter,salt-as required,cumin seeds-1 tsp,spinach leaves-3 handfuls,green chillies-4 finely chopped,red onion-1 medium finely chopped,water-as required,oil-for frying

method

wash and grind the spinach leaves with little water.mix dosa batter with spinach puree,onions,cumin seeds,green chillies,salt.adjust the consistency of batter.batter should be slightly thick but easy to drop into the heated ebelskiver pan.turn and fry on other side as well until done.the ebelskiver pan molds should be filled with upto one fourth of the height before heating.

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BANANA SMOOTHIE

required:1 large ripe banana,beetroot powder-3 tsp,almond milk[mtr brand] or coconut milk-300 ml

method

blend banana,beetroot powder,almond milk together.Even two scoops of mtr almond drink mix can be added along with milk instead of almond drink.some chocolate based protein can be added to this to make it more robust 

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TOMATO CURRY WITH COCONUT MILK

required:4 tsp-oil,mustard seeds-1/4 th tsp,dry red chilli broken-1,garlic clove-1 crushed lightly,curry leaves-few,cumin seeds-1/4 th tsp,turmeric pd-1/4 th tsp,onion-1 small thinly sliced,red chilli powder-1/4 th tsp,tomatoes-3 small-diced into cubes, water-1&1/2 cups,thick coconut milk-1cup,fennel powder-1/4 th tsp

method

heat a stock pot with 2 tsp of oil and tip in the onions,turmeric powder.fry until it slightly changes colour.then add the tomatoes,red chilli pd,salt,water and cover until the tomatoes are half cooked.pour the coconut milk,fennel powder and adjust any salt.cook further and let it reduce until slightly thick.

now prepare a tempering with the remaining oil.when the oil is warm; tip in mustard seeds,dry red chilli,garlic clove together.when the mustards pop, tip in cumin seeds,curry leaves.immediately add the tempering to the stock pot and cover for a min.

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MASALA DAL KICHDI

required: oil-1 tbsp,butter-2 tbsp,cloves-4,cinnamon-1"piece,salt-according to taste,moongdal halves with skin-3/4th cup,masoor dal-3/4th cup,sona masoori rice-3/4th cup,water-4&1/2 cups[for soft kichdi] or 4 cups,green chillies-4 slit,shallot or red onion-1 small thinly sliced,ginger&garlic paste-2 tsp

method

wash and soak the rice,masoor dal,moongdal for 5 min.heat the butter and oil together.tip in cloves,cinnamon and when they slightly change colour tip in onion,green chillies.when onion turns translucent add ginger&garlic paste and fry until it changes colour.add the drained rice and fry for a min.pour water,add salt and cook for 2 whistles in a pressure cooker.

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BOONDI LADDU SANDWICH

required:2 bread slices[ soft wheat bread],boondi laddu-1 

method

lightly toast the bread.crush the laddu and spread over one slice of bread.cover with another slice

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