SWEET MANGO CHUNKS CHUTNEY
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INGREDIENTS (Recipe adapted from Steaming Pot)1 large ripe Mango (The original recipe calls for a semi-ripe one)1 heaped tbsp Jaggery /Brown Sugar1.5 inch stick Ginger2-3 dry Red Chillies1/2 tsp Cumin seedsSalt to tasteOilMETHOD1.Peel and dice mangoes and ginger.2.Dry roast cumin seeds on medium flame for about a minute and set aside.3.Grind ginger,roasted cumin seeds and red chillies into a coarse powder.4.Heat oil in a pan and add the coarse powder (ginger+cumin seeds+red chillies). Stir...
SPINACH CHICKEN CURRY (PALAK CHICKEN)
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INGREDIENTS(Serves 2-4)Chicken-500 gmsSpinach(shredded)-1-2 bunchesOil-3 tblsp.Black peppercorns-4Cloves-4Cardamom-3Onions-1 (finely chopped)Garlic clove-4(finely chopped)Ginger-1/2"inch piece(finely chopped)Coriander powder-1/2 tsp.Cumin powder-1 teaspoonKashmiri chilly powder-1/2 tsp.Yogurt-3 tblsp.Garam masala powder- a pinchBay leaves-2(optional)Salt-to tasteMETHOD1.Heat oil in a kadai and add the whole garam masalas i.e. peppercorns, cloves, cardamom and add the bay leaf and saute for a min...
FUN RAVA IDLI
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INGREDIENTSRava/Semolina-1 cupYogurt/curd-6-8 tblsp.Baking powder-1 1/2 tsp.Salt-to tasteCarrot puree-2 tblsp.Spinach paste-1-2 tblsp.Vegetables-Carrot, peas, tomato etc. METHOD1.Add little water to yogurt and beat well till there are no lumps left. Add this yogurt solution to semolina/rava and make a batter whith is neither too thick nor too thin adding more water if required.(don't add much water,add puree later on)2.Add salt and baking powder and mix till well combined and divide in 3 seperat...
SOYA CHUNKS CUTLET (MEAL MAKER CUTLET)
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INGREDIENTS2 cups Cooked Soya Chunks5-6 Green Chillies (finely chopped)2 Onion (finely chopped)1/2 cup cooked and mashed Potato1 tsp Garlic-ginger paste1 tsp Garam masala powder1/4 tsp Turmeric powder1/4 tsp Red Chilly powderSalt to tasteOil1 Egg (beaten)1 cup (approximately) Bread Crumbs RECIPE SOURCE:VANITHA METHOD1. Mince / grind the soya chunks finely without adding water.(Can be done in an ordinary mixie/food processor)2.Heat oil in a pan and saute onion until it turns light brown. Add garl...
CHATTI PATHIRI (MALLU LASAGNE)
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INGREDIENTS (Serves 2-4)FOR THE PANCAKESMakes 10 small pancakesPlain flour/Maida-1 cupEgg-1Water-1 1/2 cupSalt-1/2-3/4 tsp.FOR THE FILLINGChicken-500 gmsOnion-2 mediumGreen chillies-3-5Ginger-garlic paste-2 tsp.Curry leaves-2 sprigs(finely chopped)Turmeric powder-1/2 tsp.Coriander powder-1 tsp.Red chilly powder-1/2 tsp.(optional)Garam masala-1/4 tsp.Pepper powder-1/2 tsp.Salt-to tasteCoriander leaves-handfulCoconut oil-2-4 tblsp.Eggs-3 METHODCHICKEN FILLING1.Boil 500 gms of chicken in little wat...
HEALTHY BANANA BREAD (TOTALLY GUILT-FREE)
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If your looking for an oil-free,sugar-free and scrumptious banana bread , don't look any further. Just preheat your oven, prepare your pan and bake away! INGREDIENTS (Recipe Source :? Foodloveeat) 2 cups Whole-wheat flour/Atta 2 cups mashed Banana (preferably overripe) 1/4 cup roughly chopped Dates 1 tsp Baking powder 1/2 tsp Baking soda A pinch of salt 2 Eggs (or 2 tbsp flax seed powder + 6 tbsp water) Sesame seeds (enough to sprinkle on top) METHOD 1.Grease and flour a loaf tin and pre-heat yo...
CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER (A HEALTHIER VERSION)
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INGREDIENTS (adapted from Lovefoodeat) 1 cup peanuts? 3 tbsp Cocoa powder? 3-4 tbsp Olive oil/ any vegetable oil 1/3 cup Jaggery (or brown sugar) A pinch of salt chocolaty,yummy and HEALTHY! METHOD 1.Dry roast peanuts until you feel the raw smell has left and peel them (Mine were already peeled ones).? 2.Add all the ingredients along with the roasted and peeled peanuts into a food processor/mixie/grinder (whatever you have at hand) and blend away. Keep on blending until you get the desired consi...
FRUITS SALAD (Quick,Easy and real yummy!)
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A super-easy dessert that never fails with guests INGREDIENTS A medium sized bowl of fruits of your choice (chopped into bite-size) 1/4 cup of table cream (Nestle / Amul cream) Honey (to taste) METHOD 1.Mix cream along with honey well and add it to your bowl of fruits . Mix well making sure you coat the fruits with this absolutely delicious honey + cream dressing. Note:We used bananas,dates,water melon,apple and oranges...
RAW VEGAN BROWNIES
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INGREDIENTS? (Recipe Source: MyNewRoots)1cup Walnuts1 1/2 cups Dates (soft dark brown ones, preferably Mejdool dates)1/2 cup cacao1/2 cup almonds (roughly chopped)A pinch of saltMETHOD1. Ground walnuts finely in a food processor or mixie. 2. Add in cocoa and salt. Pulse until well combined. 3. Add dates and combine just until you feel that it's combined enough to stick together when pressed slightly. Add more dates if required to achieve this consistency. 4.Transfer the mixture into a bowl and a...
VARUTHARACHA SAMBAR
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INGREDIENTS1/2 cup Toor Dal(parippu)1? 1/2? cup Miixed Vegetables cubed? (We used Shallots,Raw Bananas,Carrots,Lady's Finger,Drumsticks,? Potatoes? & Ivy Gourd)1/4 tsp Turmeric powderA lime sized ball of Tamarind (soaked in warm water and squeezed and drained to get extract )Salt to tasteWaterFor Roasted Coconut paste:1/2 cup Coconut (grated/shredded)2-3 Shallots (cut into half)1 tsp Channa Dal (kadala parippu)1 tsp Split Urad Dal (uzhunnu parippu)3 heaped tsp Coriander powder4 Dry Red chill...
LEAF STEAMED FLAT CAKES (ILA ADA)
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INGREDIENTSFor adas(flat cakes)Whole wheat flour-1 cupWater- more than 1/2 cupSalt-a pinchHoney(optional)-1 tblsp.For fillingCoconut grated-3/4 cupJaggery grated-1/4-1/2 cupCardamom powder-1/2 tsp.Bay leaf-as requiredSteamerMETHOD1.Make adas by combining ww flour, water, salt and honey(only add if you want adas cover to be sweet). The dough should be sticky and gooey.2.Make the filling by heating coconut, grated jaggery and cardamom powder in a frying pan until well combined. 3.Spread the sticky...
MATHI THAPPU
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INGREDIENTS1/2 kg Sardines / Mathi1/2 cup Shallots chopped1 tsp Garlic crushed1 tsp Ginger crushed1 tsp Red chilly powder1/4 tsp Turmeric powder1.5 tsp Coriander powderCurry leavesSalt to tasteCoconut oilMETHOD1. Mix turmeric powder, red chilly powder,coriander powder,crushed ginger + garlic and shallots with water in a bowl to make a paste. 2. Coat fishes in the prepared masala paste and set aside for about 10-15 minutes. 3.Meanwhile, coat an earthen pot (or non-stick kadai) with a thin layer o...