Gur Ka Halwa is a traditional Punjabi sweet recipe prepared during Lohiri and Baisakhi. It is prepared with semolina and jaggery. It is mostly used during cold and winter seasons. This recipe is very simple and easy to make for festivals and celebrations. Let`s go thru the process of preparing GUR KA HALWA Ingredients: Semolina […]
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Makar Sankranti is one of the festivals that is celebrated all across India in different styles and forms. Sankranti signifies the beginning of spring season. Sankranti is a harvest festival. In Karnataka it is celebrated by preparing a mixture – ELLU BELLA. Ellu means sesame seeds/til and Bella means jaggery. It is a mixture prepared […]
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Chicken Manchurian is a favorite dish which is relished by people of all age group. It is a Chinese recipe with Indian touch. Chicken Manchurian is prepared in two varieties – one is dry and other is wet/gravy. Today I am posting Dry Chicken Manchurian recipe. Chicken is marinated in a batter and then fried […]
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Tomato Chutney is a delicious recipe prepared as side dish for idli and dosa. Ingredients: Onion 1 Tomatoes 4 – 5 Red chilli powder 1 tsp Oil 1 tsp Water ½ cup Salt to taste For seasoning: Oil 1 tsp Mustard seeds ½ tsp Curry leaves 1 strand For garnishing: […]
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Wholegrain oats is a good source of fibre, which helps reduce cholesterol from our body. Oats are low in sodium. Diets low in sodium may reduce the risk of high blood pressure. It also helps in normal bowel movements and also manages the blood glucose. Oats helps you to stay fuller for longer. This prevents […]
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Pigeon peas are harvested during winter season. It is the power house of Vitamins and Minerals. Green pigeon peas are called tuvar dal in Hindi, arahar dal pods in Bengali, Kandikayalu in Telugu, Thuvarai in Tamil and Thuvara in Malayalam. It is eaten as a boiled snack. When these are peeled, dried and processed, they […]
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Andhra chicken curry is famous for its spicy taste. Today I am posting Andhra Chicken Curry which is spicy, tasty and easier to prepare. Let’s go thru the process of preparing Andhra Chicken Curry. Ingredients: Chicken 1 ½ kg For Marination: Turmeric powder ¼ tsp Red chilli powder 4 tsp Curd 4 tsp Salt to […]
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Fish Fry is a famous dish among all the age group. You can just have it with dal, sambar, rasam and rice. Today I am posting Fish fry prepared in Kerala style which is tasty and yummy. Just go ahead and try it. Ingredients: Fish ½ kg Shallots 7 – 8 Dry red […]
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Aval Payasam is a quick and easy payasam which can be prepared with milk and sugar or jaggery and coconut milk. In my previous posts I have prepared Atukula/Poha Payasam with milk, sugar and custard powder. Today I am posting Aval Payasam with jaggery and coconut milk in Kerala style. I have used Red Aval […]
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Karthigai Deepam is a festival of lights celebrated in Tamil month of Karthigai. It is celebrated on the full moon day of Karthigai month. Nel Pori Urundai is one of the famous neivedyam offered to God during Karthigai Deepam in Tamil Nadu. Let’s go thru the process of preparing Nel Pori: Ingredients: Nel Pori 3 […]
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Soya beans is a highly nourishes protein food for the entire family especially for growing children, elderly persons, pregnant and nursing mothers, diabetics, cardiac patients and slimmer’s. Soya beans are rich in body building proteins and natural minerals. It contains very low cholesterol and salt and is almost free from fats, light and easy to […]
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Kumbalanga Moru Curry is a traditional Kerala recipe which is prepared using kumbalanga/ashgourd, coconut, curd and other spices. It is a tasty dish which goes well with plain rice, pickle, papadam, any vegetable fry, fish fry and chicken fry. Ingredients: Ashgourd / Kumbalanga 1 ½ cups (diced to small pieces) Turmeric Powder 1/2 […]
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Amla or Indian Gooseberry is famous among Indians for its medicinal Ayurvedic Properties. Amla are good source of Vitamin C. Amla helps against indigestion, inflammations and arthritis. It cools the stomach when taken in, treats dry cough and it gets rid of the toxins in the liver. Amla candy is healthiest candy. It is loved […]
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Peanut Chikki is a healthy, delicious traditional Indian candy made of peanuts and jaggery. Peanut Chikki is good for health because of the proteins in the peanuts and iron in the jaggery. It is also a perfect snack during winter to keep your body warm. Peanut Chikkis are loved by kids for its unique taste, […]
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