MUSHROOM CHETTINADU

required:oil-3 tbsp,mushrooms-500 g washed and cut,onion-1 big finely chopped,saunf-1/4 th tsp,tomato-1 small finely chopped,salt-according to taste,coriander leaves-1 small bunch
for the paste:dry red chillies-8,coriander seeds-2 tsp,coconut-1/2 part and grated,uraddal-2 tsp,chanadal-2 tsp,cinnamon-1 small piece,cashews-4 to 5,saunf-1 tsp,cloves-3,black cardamom-1,mace-1 small piece,curry leaves-2 sprigs,turmeric pd-1/4 tsp,tomato-1 small,ginger&garlic paste- 3 tsp,water-2 cups
method
for the paste: take 2 tsp oil in a pan and fry dry red chillies,coriander seeds,uraddal,chanadal,cinnamon,saunf,cloves,black cardamom,mace together on medium heat.when they change color tip in curry leaves,coconut.fry until the coconut is light golden.turn off and add cashews.grind all these together without adding water. when this becomes a smooth powder add the tomato and water and grind again in a mixie jar.the paste is ready.
now in the same pan heat up the remaining oil and add saunf.when it splutters, tip in the onion and fry until light golden.next add the chopped tomato and fry until the oil appears on the surface.add the chopped mushrooms and fry for 3 min on high flame.now add the ground paste to this and let it cook covered until the oil appears on the surface again.add salt.lastly add chopped coriander and mix well

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SWEETPOTATO PAYASAM

required:sweetpotato-1 grated,milk-3 cups,cardamom powder-2 pinches,cane sugar-2 heaped tsp,ghee-2 tsp

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method
grate the sweet potato.heat a thick bottomed pan and in the medium flame,fry the sweet potato in the ghee for 2 min.now pour the milk and let it boil for some 15 min until it reduces to three-fourth of the quantity. finally add sugar and cardamom powder and mix well.

KHOVA

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required:whole milk-1&1/2 lt,cane sugar-4 or 5 heaped tsp,ghee-1 tbsp

method
pour milk in a heavy bottomed vessel and keep stirring for about an hour on a medium flame to high flame.take care to see that the mixture doesn't stick to the bottom while stirring.add sugar when the milk is reduced to half the quantity.when it looks like chapathi dough turn off.let it cool for a little while.when the mixture is 

warm,knead the mixture until it's smooth.dip the fingers in melted ghee to make pedas.

RICE UPMA

required:oil-1 tbsp,dry red chili -1 broken,mustard seeds-1 tsp,uraddal-1 tsp,chanadal-1 tsp,raw peanuts-2 tbsp,onion sliced thin-1 small,green chillies-5 chopped fine,curry leaves-2 sprigs,salt-according to taste,cooked rice-1big bowl
method
heat up the oil and tip in the mustard seeds, dry red chilli.when they pop add the uraddal,chanadal. when the dal turns light golden in color, add the peanuts and fry on a medium flame.now tip in the onion,green chillies,curry leaves and salt.after the onion is light golden, add the rice and mix.this can be prepared with left over rice.

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CREAMY AVACADO DEVILLED EGGS

required:eggs-6,avacado-1,garlic powder-2 pinches,siracha sauce-1/2 tsp,sourcream-1 tbsp,salt-according to taste,lemon juice-1/2 lemon

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method
boil the eggs for half an hour.drain the water and fill cold water so that the eggs will stop cooking.half the eggs lengthwise carefully with a knife and remove the yolks in a bowl.place the whites in a serving plate.
peel and mash the avacado.now prepare a mix with the avocado,garlic powder,siracha sauce,sour cream,salt,lemon juice.take the mixture with a spoon and fill up the egg whites with a piping bag or a spoon.put a coriander leaf on top.    

BLUEBERRY LASSI

required:blueberries-1 cup,thin buttermilk-2 cups,honey-as per requirement
method
blend all of them together and strain.serve immediately or mix nicely before serving.

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TURKEY MEAT BALLS

required:turkey ground-700 g,salt-3/4 th tsp,egg-1,coriander-small bunch chopped,finely chopped onion-1/2 cup, finely chopped garlic cloves-1&1/2 tsp,ginger-3 tsp finely chopped,bread crumbs-enough to shape into balls,shahjeera-1 tsp,oil-to shallow fry,green chillies-5 finely chopped,red chilli pd-1 tsp,carom seeds powder-1/4 tsp[optional],turmeric pd-1/4 th tsp
method
put the ground turkey in a mixing bowl.fry the onion, shahjeera,green chillies,ginger,garlic in little oil for a min.add this to the turkey.tip in the egg,coriander,red chili pd,turmeric pd,carom seeds powder,salt.mix everything together and shape into balls with the help of bread crumbs.shallow fry them in oil.

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EDAMAME OR SOYABEANS VADA

required:edamame[ready to eat]-1&1/4 cups,chanadal-2 cups,green chillies-8-9,ginger&garlic paste-1 tsp,coriander-few leaves,curry leaves-2 sprigs chopped,salt-according to taste,cumin seeds-1 tsp,
method
wash and soak the chanadal for 2 hours.drain and grind coarsely along with ginger&garlic paste,salt,cumin seeds,green chillies,edamame,coriander.adjust the salt and add curry leaves to the mixture.shape them into vadas and deep fry

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STEAMED RICE DUMPLINGS

required:idli rice-1 cup,coconut-1 tbsp,green chillies-2,salt-according to taste,oil-3 tsp,mustard seeds-1 tsp,chanadal-1/2 tsp,uraddal-1/2 tsp,curry leaves-1 sprig,coriander leaves-few chopped,finely chopped onion-3 tsp,water-1&1/4 th cups for grinding

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method
wash the rice and soak it in lukewarm water for 3-4 hours.drain the water.put the rice in the mixie jar and grind along with coconut,green chillies,salt,water.when the rice turns like rawa,turn off the grinder.
in a separate pan pour the oil and make a tempering with mustard seeds,chanadal,uraddal,curry leaves.tip in the onion and fry for a min.then pour the ground mixture into the pan and cook for less than a min until it looks like upma and turn off.add coriander to this and make shapes with the hand.put these dumplings in a idli cooker and steam for 7 min.

CHOWCHOW DAL

required:toordal-1&1/2 cups,water-3&1/2 cups,oil-2 tbsp,garlic clove-1 crushed,mustard seeds-1 tsp,cumin seeds-1 tsp,onion sliced-1 tbsp,curry leaves-1 sprig,tomato-1 medium chopped[sour variety],turmeric pd-1/4 th tsp,red chilli pd-1 tsp,sambhar pd-1&1/2 tsp,salt-according to taste,chowchow-2 nos deseeded and diced after peeling
method
cook the toordal with water in a pressure cooker for 2 whistles.meanwhile take a pan and heat up the oil.tip in garlic,mustard seeds,cumin seeds,curry leaves in the pan.when they change color add the onion and fry for half a min.next add the tomato,turmeric pd,red chili pd,sambhar pd,salt,chowchow and cover for sometime.when the chowchow is soft then add the cooked dal along with the water to this and mix nicely

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SOYAGRANULES AND SPINACH FRY

required:oil-2 tbsp,onion-1 medium& finely chopped,green chillies-2 slit,cloves-2,cardamom-1,cinnamon-1 small piece,curry leaves-1 sprig,soyagranules-200g,turmeric pd-1/4 th tsp,ginger&garlic paste-1 tsp,red chilli pd-1 tsp,garam masala-1 tsp,salt-according to taste,baby spinach leaves-5 handfuls,garam masala-1 tsp[optional]
method
prepare the soyagranules according to the instructions on the pack.heat the oil and tip in cloves,cardamom,cinnamon.next add the onions,curry leaves,green chillies,turmeric pd.fry until the onions are soft and then add the ginger&garlic paste.when the raw smell disappears and the paste is fried,tip in the soya granules,red chilli pd,salt.when the granules are almost fried add the spinach leaves and garam masala.turn off after a min or two.

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PONGAL

required:oil-2tbsp,rice-3/4 th  cup,moongdal-1&1/4 th cup,ghee-3 tbsp,curry leaves-2 sprigs,cashew nuts-a handful,pepper pd-1 heaped tsp,cumin seeds-1 tsp,salt-1 tsp,ginger-1" piece finely chopped,water-8-9 cups,hing-1/4 th tsp

method

soak the rice rice and moongdal in water for 20 min after washing them nicely.cook the rice,moongdal,ginger,oil,salt together with water in a pressure cooker or rice cooker.make a tempering with ghee,hing,cashews,pepper pd,cumin seeds,curry leaves.add this to the pongal

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TURKEY FRY

required:oil-3 tbsp,cloves-2,green cardamom-1,cinnamon-1 small piece,onion-1 medium finely chopped,ginger&garlic paste-4tsp,green chillies-3 slit,turmeric pd-1/4 th tsp,curry leaves-1 sprig,red chilli pd-1 heaped tsp,salt-according to taste,garam masala pd-1 tsp,ground turkey-700g,coriander-few leaves chopped
method
take a pan and pour oil into it.heat up the oil in medium flame and tip in cloves,cardamom,cinnamon.after they change colour; tip in the onions,green chillies,curry leaves,turmeric pd and little salt.fry until the onions are light golden and then add the ginger&garlic paste.fry for two more min and then add the ground turkey.also add the red chilli pd and adjust the salt.try to breakdown the lumps of meat in between so that it is evenly cooked.keep frying until the turkey is cooked.add some coriander eaves and mix finally.

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MUSHROOM AND SPINACH OMELETTE

required:3-portbello mushrooms sliced thin,2-eggs,baby spinach leaves-handful chopped roughly,salt-2 pinches,pepper pd-1/2 tsp or red chilli flakes-1/2 tsp,oil-3 tsp,water-few drops
method
mix the salt,pepper in few drops of water.drop the eggs into this and beat nicely.
now take a pan and heat the oil.tip in the mushrooms,spinach and stirfry on high flame for half a min.remove them to a plate.now turn the heat to low and pour the egg mixture into the same pan.put the mushrooms,spinach on top of the eggs.when the eggs are cooked on the bottom side,fold the omelette and press it down lightly.flip to the other side and cook for few seconds.

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CHUKKAKURA CHICKEN

required:2 bunches-chukkakura or any other sour leafy vegetable chopped roughly,chicken with bones-250g,oil-1&1/2 tbsp,cinnamon-1" piece,onion-1 big sliced,green chillies slit-4 or 5,turmeric pd-1/4 th tsp,red chilli pd-1&1/2 tsp,salt-according to taste,ginger&garlic paste-2&1/2 tsp,garam masala-1 tsp,water-2 cups
method
marinate the chicken with red chilli pd,turmeric pd,g&g paste,salt and keep it aside for 30 min.boil this chicken with water in a pressure cooker for 2 whistles on high flame.
heat the oil in a pan and add the cinnamon piece to it. tip in the onion along with the green chillies and fry until onion are golden brown.add little ginger &garlic paste to the onion.meanwhile seperate the chicken from the stock and add to the pan and fry for 5 min.then add the chukkakura,garam masala,chicken stock one after the other.squeeze few drops of lemon juice if required.

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SPINACH DOSA

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required:a bunch of spinach,green chillies-2,thick dosa batter-2 ladles,salt-according to taste,oil-to make dosa

method

take a handful of spinach leaves with tender stems and blanch in hot water.remove after the color changes to bright green. grind the spinach along with dosa batter, green chillies and salt.add water 

to adjust the batter and make dosa's.serve with any chutney

POTATO AND SPINACH FRY

required:oil-1 tbsp,cumin seeds-1/2 tsp,onion-1 medium,ginger&garlic paste-1 tsp,potatoes-1/2 kg,spinach-1 big bunch washed and chopped ,red chili pd-1 tsp,turmeric pd-1/4 th tsp,salt-according to taste
method
peel the potatoes,dice and put them in water.also heat up the oil and add the cumin seeds into the pan.immediately put the chopped onion and fry until the onion is soft.also add the turmeric pd.tip in the ginger- garlic paste and fry until the raw smell disappears. then add the potatoes and add salt. mix nicely and cover.when the potatoes are light brown and soft, add the chopped spinach and also red chili pd.wait until the spinach is soft and turn off

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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.