required:rice-2 cups,white sesame seeds-6 tbsp toasted,dry red chillies-20,salt-according to taste,oil-3 tbsp,mustard seeds-1 tbsp,chanadal-4 tsp,uraddal-4 tsp,curry leaves-2 handfuls,tamarind paste-approximately 5 tbsp,raw groundnuts with skin-2 handfuls,hing-1/2 tsp
method
cook the rice with water in a pressure cooker or rice cooker.dry roast red chillies and grind with sesame seeds.take a pan and pour oil.heat it up and tip in the mustards,chanadal,uraddal,curry leaves,hing one after the other.when the dal turns light brown ,add the peanuts and toss until they change colour.
now add the tamarind paste and saute for a minute.lastly add the ground chilli pd.mix well and turn off.add this mix and salt to the rice and mix again.
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required:readymix falafel,green chutney[store bought],bread slices
method
prepare the falafel according to the instructions on the pack.apply green chutney to a bread slice and place the lightly crushed falafel balls on the slice.cover it with another slice.
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required:oil-1 tbsp,onion finely chopped-2 tbsp,ginger&garlic paste-1 tsp,green chillies-2 slit,potato-1 diced,carrot-1 diced,salt-2 pinches,tomato-1 small finely chopped,top ramen wheat noodles-2 bundles,seasoning mix-2 packets,dried or fried and crushed curry leaves pd-1 tsp,coriander chopped-little,salt-according to taste,water-for cooking noodles,red chilli pd-2 pinches,water-3 cups
method
heat a pan with oil and fry the onions,green chillies until the onions sweat.tip in ginger&garlic paste
and fry until raw smell disappears.now add potato,carrot and fry until they are slightly soft.tip in the tomato,red chilli pd and fry a minute.add noodles,seasoning mix,curry leaves pd,salt,water,red chilli pd and then water to cook the noodles.cook until soft.sprinkle coriander.
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required:oil-4 tbsp,cloves-2,green cardamom-1,cinnamon-1"piece,yellow cucumber-200 g,chicken kheema-16 oz or 450 g,green chillies-3 slit,onion large-finely chopped,ginger&garlic paste-3 tsp,red chilli pd-1&1/2 tsp,salt-according to taste,turmeric pd-1/4 th tsp,garam masala pd-1 heaped tsp,water-1/2 cup to cook cucumber,coriander-finely chopped,water-3/4 th cup to cook kheema
method
cover and cook the cucumber with little salt,turmeric pd,red chilli pd,water until al dente.heat the oil in a thick bottomed vessel and tip in cloves,cardamom,cinnamon.next tip in the onion,green chillies,little salt and stir fry until the onions are slightly brown.add the ginger&garlic paste and fry until the onions are golden.next add the kheema and keep covered for sometime.when the kheema changes colour tip in red chilli pd and pour water.cook until soft and then put the cooked cucumber into the vessel and mix well.adjust salt,red chilli pd and add garam masala,coriander.
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required:mint leaves-a cup,salt-2 pinches,thin buttermilk-3 cups
method
grind the mint leaves and then add curd to the same jar and grind on the whipper mode or blend in a juicer until well combined. pour into the glasses or strain and pour
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required:1&1/4 th cups raw peanuts with skin,water-1/2 cup to cook,salt-1/2 tsp,water-2 cups to soak
method
wash and soak the groundnuts in water for 2 hours.drain some water and keep enough water to cook.add salt and cook for 2 whistles in a pressure cooker.open the lid when the pressure goes down and simmer until all water has evapourated.
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required:organic bread large slices-2,organic uncured pepperoni-6 slices,grated cheese little.
method
place the bread slices on a tawa and heat them up.flip them and arrange the pepperoni on top of one slice.sprinkle the cheese and close with the other slice with the heated side facing the cheese.wait until crisp on both sides.take a bread knife and cut diagonally.
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required:1 small apple,1small pear,1 small banana,avacado-1/2,lemon juice-2 lemons,chaat masala-2 tsp
method
squeeze the lemon juice in a bowl.dice the apple,pear and avacado.add to the bowl and also slice the banana.toss them nicely.now sprinkle chaat masala and toss them again.serve chilled.
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required:chicken mince-16 oz,green chillies-5 finely chopped,turmeric pd-1/4th tsp,cumin seeds-1 tsp,garlic cloves-10 roughly chopped,ginger-2" piece finely chopped,red chilli pd-2 tsp,salt-according to taste,red onion-1/2 large finely chopped,coriander-1 small bunch finely chopped,chanadal-3/4th cup,curry leaves-few-chopped,garam masala pd-1 tsp,oil-to deep fry,water-2 tbsp
method
soak the chandal for 3 hours and drain.grind coarsely with water.mix chicken mince,chanadal,green chillies,turmeric pd,cumin seeds,garlic,ginger,red chilli pd,onion,coriander,curry leaves,garam masala until well combined.make round balls of the mixture and flatten them.deep fry the vadas on low flame flip them slowly once in between with a slotted spoon.
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required:whole wheat flour-1&1/2 cups,cardamom pd-2 pinches,grated jaggery-3 tbsp,water-to make a thick& runny batter,ghee-1 tsp for each dosa,salt-1 pinch,powdered sugar-3 tsp
method
put the grated jaggery in water and mix well.pass through the sieve to avoid any impurities.add cardamom pd[optional] to the water.then add the flour and mix well without any lumps.keep this aside for ten min.mix again and add water if necessary.the batter should taste very sweet and only then the dosa will have enough sweetness.take a small thick bottomed pan with a lid and heat it up with ghee.pour two ladles of the batter to make a thin dosa and cover. cook on both sides.
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required:oil-2 tbsp,mustard seeds-1/2 tsp,cumin seeds-3/4 th tsp,turmeric pd-1/4 th tsp ,salt-according to taste,red chilli pd-water-1/2 cup,ridgegourds-2 peeled and cut into small cubes,paneer-8oz diced in small cubes,ginger-1" piece grated or finely chopped,curry leaves-few,onion-1 small finely chopped
method
heat the oil and tip in mustard seeds and then cumin seeds.when they crackle add onion,turmeric pd,salt and fry until the onions are translucent.put the ridgegourd,ginger,red chilli pd and cover until the ridgegourd is half cooked.add paneer,water and cover to cook.cook until the paneer is soft.
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required:boiled and peeled eggs-5,dry coconut pieces-1/2 cup,roasted chanadal-3 tbsp,red chilli pd-1&3/4th tsp,cumin seeds-1 tsp,salt-according to taste,turmeric pd-2 pinches,curry leaves-few,garlic cloves-3,2 medium onions-sliced thin and halved,oil-5 tbsp
method
shallow fry the eggs in oil and remove to a plate.use a deep bottomed pan.in the same oil; fry the onions,turmeric pd,curry leaves until almost they turn soft.grind coconut,chanadal,red chilli pd,salt,cumin seeds,garlic cloves together.sprinkle this powder on the onions and mix well.saute for a min and turn off.mix along with the eggs,serve with rice.
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required:2 cups milk,dry ginger-1" piece,cinnamon-1" piece,green cardamom-2,water-1 cup,tea pd-4 tsp,water-1 cup,sugar-3 tsp
method
coarsely grind ginger,cinnamon,cardamom.heat the water and add the ground masala,tea pd.when the colour steeps into the water, pour the milk and let it come to a boil.add sugar and mix well.strain and serve hot.
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required:roasted chanadal-1 cup,green chillies-4,cumin seeds-1 tsp,water-for consistency,salt-according to taste,shallot-finely chopped,coriander chopped-little
method
grind chanadal,green chillies,cumin seeds,salt,water into a smooth pouring consistency.sprinkle some
onion,coriander on top.tastes better with deep fried punugulu or paniyaram
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required:coconut grated-450 g,grated jaggery-300 g
method
mix both coconut and jaggery and cook on medium flame for about 15 min until this starts forming little lumps and turn off.make laddus when warm.grind the coconut for a smoother texture
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required:orange soda or fanta chilled-250 ml,tender coconut icecream or vanila icecream-1 scoop
method
pour the soda upto 3/4 th of the glass and then carefully drop a scoop of icecream into it.
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required:fennel seeds-1 tsp,black pepper pd-a pinch,turmeric pd-1/4 th tsp,milk-250 ml,jaggery pd-1&1/2 tsp
method
grind the fennel seeds coarsely in a coffee grinder or a small mixie jar.boil the milk with fennel pd,turmeric pd,black pepper pd until a boil.lastly add jaggery and turn off.mix well and strain
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required:onion-1/4 th large finely chopped,spinach leaves or bunch of spinach-8 oz,button mushrooms-500 g,red chilli pd-1 tsp,ginger&garlic paste-1/2 tsp,salt-according to taste,tomato-1 medium chopped fine,cumin seeds-1/2 tsp,green chillies-3,oil-2 tbsp,garam masala-1/2 tsp,turmeric pd-a pinch,water-1/2 cup
method
quarter the mushrooms or make thick slices.blanch the spinach and grind into a smooth paste with green chillies and water.heat a pan with oil and tip in cumin seeds,onion.saute until the onions turn translucent
and then add ginger&garlic paste.when the raw smell disappears add tomato,mushrooms,salt,turmeric pd and stir fry for a min.lower the flame and cover for 2-3 min.open the lid and pour the spinach puree along with red chilli pd and cook until it thickens and lastly sprinkle garam masala.
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required:pandan extract-5 or 6 drops,thick refrigerated curd-1&1/2 cups,boiled and cooled milk-3/4 th cup,sugar-6 tsp
method
blend everything together for sometime until there is foam and pour.serve chilled.
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required:carrots-2 large,oranges-5 large,sugar-1 or 2 tsp,lemon juice-1/2 lemon,ginger-1" piece
method
peel the carrots,ginger and extract the juice in a juicer.also juice the oranges in a citrus juicer.if the oranges are small like cuties double the quantity and because they don't have seeds also put them in the juicer.mix both the carrot juice, orange juice well along with lemon juice
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