GRAPE JUICE

required:black seedless or grapes with seeds-1 kg,citric acid-2 tsp,granulated sugar-according to taste,water-1 ltr,grape essence-2 tsp

method

blanch the grapes in hot water and then immediately put them in ice water. drain and put the grapes in a bowl along with little sugar and massage them gently so that the pulp and skin seperates.discard the skin and put the pulp back into a vessel with water.add citric acid and heat it up to a boil.turn offf and add the essence.when it comes to room temperature store in a clean container.this stays good for 10 days. in the refrigerator.basil seeds can be soaked for 15 min and added as and when required to this juice.

if you dilute the juice more with water you will have to add more sugar.

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KARIVEPAKU CHICKEN

required:oil-4 tbsp,chicken boneless thigh pieces-750g,lemon juice-3 tsp,onion-1 medium finely chopped,curry leaves-10 sprigs, green chillies-6,ghee-2 tsp,ginger&garlic paste-1&1/2 tbsp,water-1/2 cup,turmeric pd-1/4 th tsp,salt-according to taste

method

take ghee and heat it up.fry the curry leaves in the ghee until crisp.remove to a plate and also fry the green chillies until they change colour in the same pan.

marinate the chicken overnight in the friz with lemon juice and salt.add ginger&garlic paste, turmeric pd,onions to the chicken and cook the chicken covered on medium to high flame.if required add warm water and cook if the chicken is not cooked in its juices.

take another pan and heat the oil.put the cooked chicken into the oil and fry for sometime.lastly add the ground paste and saute.adjust any salt and turn off.

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BLACKEYED PEAS DOSA

required:2 cups of black eyed peas,green chillies-5,ginger-1" piece,cumin seeds-3/4th tsp,salt-according to taste,water-to grind,oil-few spoons,raw rice-1&1/2 tbsp

method

soak blackeyed peas overnight along with rice.drain and next day morning grind with green chillies,ginger,cumin seeds,salt and water to make thick and easy spreadable batter like dosa.heat a seasoned tawa and spread the batter evenly and cook on medium to high heat.when the batter changes colour pour few drops of oil around the dosa and in the middle to make it crisp.fold and remove to a plate

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