SUNFLOWER SEEDS AND CRANBERRY LADDU

required:sunflower seeds-1 cup,sweetened dried cranberries-2 small packs ,honey-2 or 3 tsp
method
grind sunflower seeds along with cranberries and put the mix in a bowl.add honey to shape them into small laddu's.

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RED BELLPEPPER CHUTNEY

required:coriander seeds-1 tsp,uraddal-1 tsp,methi seeds-few,white sesame seeds-2 tsp,curry leaves-2 sprigs,red bellpeppers-2 chopped and deseeded,dry red chillies-18 to 20,turmeric pd-1 pinch,salt-1 tsp or according to taste,tamarind paste-3/4th tsp,oil-1tbsp,cumin seeds-1/2 tsp,garlic cloves-2
method
dry roast coriander seeds,uraddal,methi seeds,white sesame seeds seperately until the smell emanates from them.put them in a plate.in the same pan pour the oil, fry the curry leaves. remove the leaves and put them in the same plate.also fry the dry red chillies until they are crisp and they change colour.also put them in the same plate.while they are cooling off fry the bell pepper in oil until it is charred.now grind the coriander seeds,dry red chillies,uraddal,methi seeds,sesame seeds,curry leaves,cumin seeds,turmeric pd,salt,garlic cloves together in a mixie.add the bell pepper,tamarind paste to this and grind again.serve this with dosa or rice.

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CREAMY SCRAMBLED EGGS

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required:butter-1/2 tsp,eggs-2,salt-a pinch,white pepper-a pinch,bread

method

heat the butter in a pan.beat the eggs nicely and pour into the pan.reduce the heat and  keep moving the egg mixture with the help of a wooden spoon so that the eggs do not set.no lumps should be formed.sprinkle the salt and white pepper pd and when the mixture is still wet and creamy turn off and serve with bread immediately.can also be served with toasted bread.

EGG AND BANANA PANCAKE

required:melted butter-3 tsp,ripe banana-1,eggs-2,honey-to drizzle
method
mash the banana nicely and add the eggs to it.beat the mixture nicely.add the butter to the non stick pan and make 3 to 4 small pancakes.cook on both the sides.drizzle some honey over the pancake while serving.

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MIRCHI BAJJI

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required:green chillies-12-fat variety,oil-to deep fry

required for filling:roasted chanadal-1 tbsp,tamarind paste-1/2 tsp,carom seeds-1 tbsp,hot oil-3tsp,salt-3 pinches

required for batter:chickpea flour-1&1/2 cups,riceflour-1 tbsp,salt-according to taste,hot oil-1 tbsp,water-enough to make thick batter

method

grind the carom seeds in a coffee grinder.when they are done, add the roasted chanadal to the grinder and grind to a fine powder.mix the powdered carom seeds and powdered chanadal with salt,tamarind paste and oil.keep it aside.

pour the oil in a deep bottom pan and heat it up on medium flame.

wash the chillies and dry them with a tissue.take the chillies one by one and slit them vertically from top to bottom,with the help of a safety pin.keep the stem intact and remove the seeds.tap the chillies on a plate to remove the seeds or use the bottom side of a spoon to remove them.put the filling in the chillies.the chillies should only be half filled with the filling.dip the chillies in batter and deep fry.take care to see that the whole of the chilli is not immersed in the batter.this leaves some room for the chilli and the filling inside to cook nicely.remove them from oil when they are light yellow in colour.

again dip all the chillies in the same batter and deep fry them on a medium flame.

EGG IDLI

required:eggs 2,sugar-2 tsp,maida-1/2 tsp,green cardamom pd-2 pinches,melted butter-1 tsp,kissmiss-to garnish
method
beat the eggs.add sugar,maida,cardamom pd to the eggs and again beat the mixture without any lumps.apply butter to the idli mold and pour this mixture.steam these idli's for 2 to 3 minutes after the water is hot in the idli vessel.later remove the idli's and make a small cut on the top with a knife and put the kissmiss in.

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ASPARAGUS CURRY

required:asparagus-1 kg,oil-1 tbsp,mustard seeds-1 tsp,cumin seeds-1/2 tsp,curry leaves-1 sprig,turmeric pd-1/4 th tsp,chopped onion-3 tbsp,red chilli pd-1 tsp,salt-according to taste,milk-1&1/2 cups
method
take the bunch of asparagus and wash nicely.trim the top ends.if the bottom part is whitish rather than being green try and break the asparagus closer to the white part.discard the white parts.later cut them in small pieces
heat up the oil in a pan.prepare a tempering with mustard seeds,cumin seeds,curry leaves.add the onion to this and stir fry.tip in turmeric pd,salt.when the onion is translucent add the prepared asparagus to the pan and cover for sometime on a medium flame.check and mix in between and tip in red chilli pd.when the asparagus is soft pour cold milk into the pan and keep stirring for 2 minutes until the gravy is slightly thick.serve with rice or roti

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BANANA OATS SMOOTHIE

required:juice of 1 lemon,apple and cinnamon flavoured instant oatmeal-35 g sachet,honey-1 tsp[optional],banana-1,unsweetned readymade coconut milk-about 1&1/2 cups
method
squeeze the lemon juice directly into the blender.put banana,oats and blend.lastly add chilled coconut milk and honey and blend again.

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SILKEN TOFU AND RASBERRY SMOOTHIE

required:silken firm tofu-175g,rasberries-350g,honey-4 or 5,coconut milk readymade-2 cups,banana-1
method
wash the rasberries and blend together with tofu,coconut milk,banana and honey.deseeded dates can be used instead of honey as sweetener.

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PRAWNS FRY

required:oil-2 tbsp,green cardamom-2,cinnamon-1/2" piece,cloves-2,frozen prawns-900 g or 2 lbs,onion-1 big size,green chillies-5 slit,turmeric pd-1/2 tsp,ginger&garlic paste-1&1/2 tbsp,garam masala-2 tsp,red chilli pd-1&1/2 tsp,salt-according to taste,curry leaves-1 sprig
method
heat the oil and tip in cardamom,cinnamon and cloves.after few seconds add onion,green chillies,curry leaves and turmeric pd.when the onions are light golden in colour tip in the ginger&garlic paste.stir fry until the raw smell of the ginger&garlic paste is gone.after a min or two when the onions are golden add the prawns,red chilli pd,salt.fry for another 7-8 min on a medium flame.adjust the salt and finally add garam masala pd and mix nicely.

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FRENCH TOAST

required:sandwich bread or sourdough bread slices-2,fine cardamom pd-less than 1/4 th tsp,milk-1&1/2 tbsp,vanilla essence-few drops,powdered cane sugar-1&1/2 tsp,butter-to fry the bread slices,egg-1
method
mix milk,vanilla essence and cardamom pd together.to this add egg and beat nicely.dip the bread pieces in this mixture and soak them nicely.heat the pan on low flame and melt the butter.put the bread slices in the pan and wait until they become light golden in colour.sprinkle the cane sugar on the bread slices and flip them.again sprinkle cane sugar on the reversed side and flip again.wait until the slices are golden in colour and until there is a nice glaze on the slices.serve with fruit.

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EGG DAL TADKA

required:oil-1tbsp,melted ghee-1 tbsp,onion-1 medium finely chopped,tomato -1 big and sour finely chopped,cumin seeds-1 tsp,green chillies-2 slit,ginger&garlic paste,turmeric pd-1/4 th tsp,red chilli pd-1&1/2 tsp,salt-according to taste,coriander pd-2 tsp,moongdal-1 cup,water-5 cups,eggs-2
method
wash and soak the moongdal for 2 hours in water.drain and cook the moongdal with 2 cups of water in a pressure cooker for 3 whistles.the water in which the dal is soaked can be used for boiling the dal.meanwhile heat the pan and add a tsp of oil to scramble the eggs.add a pinch of salt to the eggs.remove the scrambled eggs onto a plate when they are still soft.
heat the oil and ghee together.tip in the onions along with cumin seeds and green chillies.when the onions are light brown in colour,add the ginger&garlic paste.fry the ginger&garlic paste further for a min.then add the turmeric pd,tomato,coriander pd,red chilli pd and fry until the oil appears on the surface.now add the cooked moongdal along with water. if required add some boiled water to adjust the consistency.mix everything nicely.check the spices.put the egg on top.serve with roti.

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RAGI DOSA

required:ragi flour-4 cups,uraddal-1 cup,riceflour-1 cup,salt,water-to make batter,salt-according to taste,oil-to make dosa's
method
wash and soak the uraddal for 4 hours. later grind to a smooth batter with enough water.put the batter in a bowl and mix with ragiflour,riceflour and salt.then add enough water to make it a thick batter.leave the batter to ferment for 5-6 hours or until it is fluffy.then make dosa's like the normal dosas.

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NUVVULA POORNALU

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required:sesame laddu's,dosa batter-to coat,oil-to deep fry
required to make laddu's: 2 cups white sesame pd,deseeded and ground dates-1&1/2 cups
method
dry roast the sesame until they pop.grind the sesame seeds coarsely.also grind the deseeded dates seperately and mix them both to make laddu's.
dip these laddu's in dosa batter and deep fry.the batter should be and it should be slightly salted.

EGGPLANT WITH CHICKPEA FLOUR

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required:eggplants-1/2 kg round and medium purple,oil-1&1/2 tbsp,cumin seeds-1/2 tsp,onion-1 medium finely chopped,salt-according to taste,red chilli pd-1&1/2 tsp,chickpea flour or senagapindi-2tbsp

method
wash and dice the eggplants and put them in salted water.heat the oil and tip in the cumin seeds along the onions.fry till the onions sweat.next squeeze the water from the eggplants and add the eggplants or brinjal to the pan along with the salt.the flame should be high initially for 2 to 3 minutes and the eggplants should be covered.check in between and  toss the brinjal.later open the lid and add red chilli pd and fry further until the eggplant is little soft.now sprinkle the chickpea flour and mix without any lumps.fry until the raw smell of the flour disappears and serve with rice.

FRIED CHICKEN

required:chicken breast piece-1,egg-1,lemon juice-4 to 5 drops,ginger&garlic paste-1/2 tsp,bread crumbs-to coat,cumin pd-1/4th tsp,salt-according to taste,red chilli pd-1/2 tsp,oil-to deep fry
method
take the breast piece of the chicken and cut like thick fingers.marinate the chicken with pepper pd,lemon juice,red chilli pd,cumin pd,ginger&garlic paste,salt for 10 minutes.beat the egg in a seperate vessel and keep.take each piece of the marinated chicken to dip in the egg and roll in bread crumbs.deep fry.

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CHICKEN PAKODA

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required:chicken breasts-2 cut in small cubes,coriander chopped-few leaves,onion-1 small finely chopped,green chillies-4 finely chopped,ginger&garlic paste-1&1/2 tsp,turmeric pd-2 pinches,red chilli pd-1 tsp,salt-according to taste,1 tbsp-riceflour,3 tbsp-chickpea flour,lemon juice-few drops,coriander seeds-1 tsp,cumin seeds-1/2 tsp,garam masala pd-1/4 th tsp,carom seeds-1/2 tsp,oil-to deep fry

method
grind the coriander seeds coarsely.also grind the cumin seeds coarsely.mix all the above ingredients and marinate for half an hour.meanwhile heat up the oil nicely and later reduce the flame and deep fry on medium
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MOONGDAL AND BROCCOLI FRY

required:oil-1&1/2 tbsp,mustard seeds-1 tsp,uraddal-1 tsp,chanadal-1/2 tsp,turmeric pd-1/4 th tsp,broccoli-1,moongdal-3/4 th cup,salt-according to taste,curry leaves-1 sprig,garlic chilli pd-1 tsp
method
tear the broccoli into florets.wash and cook the moongdal until soft in a seperate vessel and drain.blanch the broccoli.heat a pan with oil.tip in the mustard seeds,uraddal,chanadal.when the mustards crackle add the curry leaves,boiled moongdal,broccoli,turmeric pd.fry on a medium flame and lastly add salt,garlic chilli pd

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FISH CUTLETS

required:boneless&skinless fish steamed-1 bowl,bay leaves-2,potatoes boiled-1/2 bowl,salt-according to taste,coriander seeds-1/2 tsp,turmeric pd-1/4 th tsp,cumin seeds-1/2 tsp,finely chopped onion-1/4 th bowl,red chilli pd-1/2 tsp,green chillies-3 or 4 finely chopped,ginger&garlic paste-1 tsp,garam masala-1/2 tsp,coriander leaves-few finely chopped,mint leaves-few finely chopped,eggs-2,italian bread crumbs or any other readymade bread crumbs-to coat
method
cook the potatoes for 1 or 2 whistles in a pressure cooker.drain the potatoes after pressure comes down,  peel and mash them.grind coriander seeds and cumin seeds together in a coffee grinder to powder them.microwave the fish with bay leaves for 5 min and then remove the leaves and throw them away.squeeze out any water from the fish and mash it.put it in a bowl.
now combine fish,potatoes,salt,coriander pd,cumin pd,turmeric pd,onion,red chilli pd,garam masala,ginger&garlic paste,coriander leaves,green chillies,mint leaves.beat the eggs in a bowl.put the bread crumbs in a small plate.now make patties out of the fish mixture.each patty should be dipped in the egg
and coated with the bread crumbs.shallow fry them.

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EGGPLANT FRITTERS

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required:egg plant-1 big,salt,red chilli pd,turmeric pd,oil-to deep fry,riceflour-to dust or coat
method
cut the discs from the eggplant.the discs should not be very thin or very thick.arrange these discs on a plate.on one disc sprinkle a pinch of salt,2 pinches of red chilli pd and a pinch of turmeric pd.rub and coat these discs nicely with the powders on both sides.keep them aside for 2-3 min.just before frying,coat the discs with riceflour on both the sides.heat the oil and deep fry.serve them immediately.