Wednesday, May 18, 2022

OMELETTE WITH DILL

required:eggs-3,dill leaves-1 small bunch[only thin stems] chopped roughly,onion-1 small finely chopped,green chillies-2 finely chopped,cumin seeds-1/4th tsp,red chilli pd-1/4 th tsp,lemon juice-1/2 tsp[optional],salt-according to taste,oil-4tsp

method

heat the pan and pour oil into it.mix everything well and pour slowly onto the pan.cook on medium flame and once it sets turn to the other side and cook.serve with rice



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THREE DAL VADA

required:chanadal-1 heaped cup,1/2 cup-moongdal,uraddal-1/2 cup,ginger-3 tsp grated,onion chopped-3/4 th cup,curry leaves few-chopped,mint leaves few-chopped,coriander leaves chopped-few,green chillies-4,cloves-4,cinnamon-1" piece,saunf-1/4th tsp,cumin seeds-1/2 tsp,salt-according to taste,oil-for deep frying

method

soak cinnamon,cloves,dals together for 3 hours.drain and grind coarsely.mix all the chopped leaves,saunf,cumin,onion,salt,green chillies,ginger to the mix and make even sized balls.if the mix is too dry use wet hands to make the balls.flatten them and gently drop into moderately hot oil.fryon both sides until golden brown.

proportions can also be changed for this recipe.use moongdal-1/4 th cup and uraddal-1/4 th cup instead

or the other option is to  use uraddal-1/2 cup and moongdal-1/4 th cup



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Wednesday, May 11, 2022

MANGO AND TODDY PALM JUICE

required:mango juice fresh-250 ml,toddy palm seed-1 roughly chopped,rose syrup[optional]-to decorate the glass,subja seeds-1 tsp

method

soak the sabja seeds for 15 min in just enough water.combine mango juice,toddy palm seed along with sabja seeds and pour into a glass.


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CURRYLEAF JUICE

required:curryleaves with stem-4,sugar-1 tsp,ginger-a tiny piece,lemon juice-2 tsp,water-300 ml

method

blend everything well and strain


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Thursday, May 5, 2022

CURRY LEAF TEA

required:curry leaves-a handful,water-250ml
method
heat the water and tip in curry leaves.when the water changes colour slightly turn off.let the colour seep in  for little more time.strain the water.discard the leaves.drink warm or cold.



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MUSKMELON,CARROT AND ORANGE SMOOTHIE

required:muskmelon-2cups,orange-1 small,carrot juice-1 cup,salt-2 pinches,black pepper pd-1 pinch,dry ginger powder-1/4 th tsp

method

blend every thing together and strain.


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Wednesday, April 28, 2021

PRAWN CURRY WITH METHI

required:oil-3 tbsp,cloves-2,green cardamom-1,cinnamon-1" piece,small size prawns-2 lb,methi leaves-1 big bunch,tomatoes-2 medium finely chopped,onion-1&1/2 large size,green chilli-1 slit,turmeric pd-1/4 th tsp,ginger&garlic paste-2 tbsp,red chilli pd-1&1/4th tsp,garam masala pd-1 heaped tsp,salt-according to taste,water-3/4 th cup

method

heat a pan and pour oil into it.tip in cloves,cardamom,cinnamon and when they change colour; tip in onions,green chillies,turmeric pd,salt and stirfry until light golden.then add the ginger&garlic paste and saute until it changes colour.add the tomatoes,chilli pd and cook till tomotoes become soft.add the methi leaves and mix well.after 30 sec add the prawns and saute for a min.pour enough water and cook agin.add garam masala after the gravy thickens slightly.turn off after the desired consistency.

if adding already cooked prawns from costco,drain and put them in hot water for a min inorder to remove any fishy smell.frozen methi leaves also can be added in case fresh methi is not available.


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CHICKPEA STEW

required:coconut milk-3/4 th cup,red chilli pd-1/2 tsp,salt-according to taste,onion-1 medium finely chopped,ginger&garlic paste-1 tsp,coriander chopped-little,curry pd-1 tsp,chickpeas canned and rinsed-440g,water-1 cup,oil-2 tbsp,turmeric pd-2 pinches,cloves-2,cinnamon-1" piece,bayleaf-1

method

heat a pan and pour oil.tip in cinnamon,bayleaf,cloves.after few sec tip in and fry the onions until light golden in colour.next add ginger&garlic paste and stir fry.add turmeric pd,curry powder,red chilli pd,chickpeas,salt and saute for a min.pour coconut milk,water and cook for sometime until the raw taste of the coconut goes away


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NANNARI MILK

required:nannari syrup without artificial flavourings-1&1/2 tbsp,sabja seeds-1 tsp soaked, chilled milk-200 ml

method

soak tha sabja seeds or tukmaria seeds  for 30 min.mix everything together and refrigerate to serve cold



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CHOCOLATE TAHINI SMOOTHIE

required: lady finger bananas-3,tahini-1&1/2 tbsp,cocoa pd-2 tsp, chilled milk-250 ml.

method

blend everything together until smooth


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Friday, April 9, 2021

SPICY BUTTERMILK

required:salt-1/2 tsp,cumin pd-1/2 tsp,coriander chopped with stems-1/2 cup,curry leaves-2 strands,lemon juice-1&1/2 tbsp,ginger-1&1/2"piece,green chilli-1,thick curd-from 1/4th ltr milk,chilled water-300 ml
method
blend everything nicely 


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MANGO TAHINI SMOOTHIE

required:mango pulp-3/4th cup,tahini-1 tbsp,water-3/4 th cup chilled

method

blend everything together until smooth


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MANGO, CILANTRO& SPINACH SMOOTHIE

required: cold mango pulp-3/4 th cup,coriander leaves-2 sprigs[not stems],spinach-2 handfuls, cold water-1/2 cup

method

blend everything well until smooth


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Wednesday, March 31, 2021

ASPARAGUS AND MUSHROOM STIRFRY

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required:brown button mushroom-200 g sliced thick,asparagus-1 bunch diced after trimming the ends,small shallot-1 sliced thick,garlic pd-1/4 th tsp,salt-according to taste,olive oil-1&1/2 tbsp,black pepper pd-1/2 tsp

method          

heat the pan and pour in olive oil.when it's warm add the vegetables and saute.tip in salt,black pepper pd,garlic pd and mix well.turn off when the vegetables are slightly golden.


MIXED BEANS FRY

required:oil-2 tbsp,mustard seeds-1/2 tsp,uraddal-1 tsp,curry leaves-few,turmeric pd-2 pinches,frozen green peas-1/4 th cup,frozen corn-1/4 th cup,carrot-1/2 cup diced into small cubes,grated coconut-1/4 th cup,frozen broad beans-1/4th cup,salt-according to taste,garlic chilli pd-1 tsp,hyacinth beans-200 g,water-2 tbsp,garlic chilli pd-1 tsp
method
blanch frozen green peas,corn,carrot,broad beans together.drain and keep them seperately.prepare the hyacinth beans now.remove the fibre on the sides by peeling away both the ends.pressure cook the hyacinth beans with water for a whistle.after the pressure comes down remove the lid and cook further until dry.
heat a pan and pour oil.tip in mustards,uraddal,curry leaves one after the other.add all the vegetables,turmeric pd,salt and stir fry.after 2 min, add coconut and mix well.fry for a min.lastly add garlic chilli pd and turn off.



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SWEET AND SALTY BEETROOT LASSI

required: beetroot pd-2 tbsp,salt-2 pinches,3 cups -thick curd with cream,sugar-4 tsp or honey

method

blend everything nicely or use a churner and churn until foam forms.


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RADISH AND APPLE SALAD

required:red radish-340 g,apple-1 large,lemon juice-1 small lemon,salt-according to taste,black pepper-1/4 th tsp,coriander-finely chopped little

method

wash and dice both radish and apple.put them in a bowl and mix well with all other ingredients.


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Thursday, February 11, 2021

ZUCCHINI,CARROT AND ASPARAGUS STIRFRY

required:oil-3 tsp,carrots peeled and chopped diagonally-2 medium,asparagus trimmed and cut diagonally-a handful,zucchini cut lengthwise and cut diagonally-300g,dry ginger pd-1 tsp,salt-according to taste,black pepper

method

heat a pan with oil and tip in the carrots and stirfry.after 30 sec, tip in zucchini,asparagus,ginger,salt,pepper and continue to stirfry.turn off after 30 sec.



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BROCCOLI & MUSHROOMS STIRFRY

required:oil-3 tsp,garlic cloves-2 finely chopped,broccoli seperated into florets-1 head,button mushrooms halved-250g,red pepper diced-1,salt-according to taste,black pepper crushed-a pinch,red chilli flakes-1/4th  tsp

method

heat a non stick or steel pan with oil.tip in garlic and when it changes to light brown add the broccoli,mushrooms and stir fry for a min.add the peppers,salt,black pepper,red chilli flakes and mix well.turn off in less than a min before the peppers become soggy


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Sunday, January 17, 2021

KALE AND CASHEW PAKODA

required:kale leaves roughly chopped-3 cups,1/2 or 3/4 th cup riceflour for binding,garlic cloves-3 finely chopped,green chillies-2 or 3 finely chopped,salt-to taste,oil-to deep fry,raw cashews-a handful,onion thinly sliced-1/2 medium

method

put the kale leaves in a vessel and tip in green chilli,garlic,salt,onion.mix the kale leaves well.when the kale releases water add riceflour,cashews and mix again.sprinkle little water if required for binding.heat the oil and make small balls of this mixture.drop these balls in whole or two lumps


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