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Stuffed Spinach and Paneer Dhokla

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cup sooji 1/2 cup besan, 1 cup sour curd, 1 cup spinach purée, 1/2 teaspoon green chilli paste, a pinch of baking soda, 1 teaspoon eno fruit salt, 1/2 lemon juice, salt and water. For the stuffing: 1 cup grated Paneer ( Cottage cheese), 1/2 cup grated Processed or Mozzarella Cheese, 1/4Continue reading “Stuffed Spinach and Paneer Dhokla”

Unique Spinach With Gram flour Subzi

Ingredients: Spinach leaves( separated from stem) -1 bunch Gram flour- 2 tbsp, Ginger thinly sliced , Garlic thinly sliced, finely chopped onions 2, finely chopped tomatoes 2, red chilli powder-1 tsp, coriander powder-1 tsp, turmeric powder-1/2 tsp, carom seeds(ajwain)- a pinch, coriander seeds- 3-4, bay leaf -1, 1 small piece of cinnamon, cumin seeds (Continue reading “Unique Spinach With Gram flour Subzi”

Brinjal (Egg plant) Curry ( Srilankan Style)

Srilankan Name: Wambattu Moju Ingredients: Brinjal-4, Green chilli -1, Onions-2, Tomato-1, Ginger garlic paste or grated / chopped ginger and garlic – 1 tsp Jaggery- 1 teaspoon, Turmeric powder-1/2 teaspoon, Red chilli powder -1 teaspoon, Tamarind – a pinch, Coriander leaves chopped, Salt To taste Oil Method: Wash and cut the brinjal into thin orContinue reading “Brinjal (Egg plant) Curry ( Srilankan Style)”

Pak Choi( Bok Choy) with Garlic & Chilli

Bok choy or pok choi is a type of Chinese cabbage . This leafy green is not only tasty, but it is low in calories and packed full of vitamins and minerals. Ingredients: Pak Choi leaves 6 Salted Butter-1 tablespoon Oil -1 teaspoon garlic chopped finely – 5-6 cloves 1 teaspoon Chilli flakes Salt (Continue reading “Pak Choi( Bok Choy) with Garlic & Chilli”

Quick and Simple Biscuit Cake

Ingredients: 6 Oreo biscuits , 10 Marie Biscuits, 2tbsp Sugar, 1/2 cup Milk, 1/2 tsp baking soda , 1 tsp Oil for greasing . Note: The ratio of Oreo biscuits to Marie Biscuits- 3:5 Procedure: Break both the biscuits and put in a mixer jar. Add the sugar and grind into a fine powder .Continue reading “Quick and Simple Biscuit Cake”

Murmura ( PuffedRice , Mandakki ) dosa with Tomato Garlic Chutney

Murmura Dosa: Ingredients: 1 cup Raw Rice, 2cups Murmura, 1/2teaspoon Methi seeds, Salt Oil Procedure: Wash and Soak Raw Rice with methi seeds for 4-5 hours. Grind into a smooth paste adding little water. Soak Murmura for 5-10 minutes. Wash and grind into a smooth paste adding little water. Add to the rice batter. AddContinue reading “Murmura ( PuffedRice , Mandakki ) dosa with Tomato Garlic Chutney”

Butter Garlic Green Beans

Ingredients: Beans 1/2 kg , 3 cloves garlic minced, 2 tablespoons butter, 2 teaspoons lemon&pepper salt to taste. Procedure: Wash the beans and cut into long pieces. Place the beans in a pan . Add some water and let it cook covered in medium flame for about 5 minutes, till the beans soften. Drain water.Continue reading “Butter Garlic Green Beans”

Lauki ( Bottle Gourd) Utthapam

Ingredients: 1&1/2 cups Lauki paste, 1&1/2 cups Rice flour, 1/2 cup Rava ( Semolina) , 1 finely chopped green chilli, 1 finely chopped onion, few finely chopped coriander leaves, Salt to taste Oil. Method: Take bottle gourd.Wash, peel and chop into medium size pieces . Grind it in the mixie into a smooth paste. TakeContinue reading “Lauki ( Bottle Gourd) Utthapam”

Sundal (Healthy mixed lentil snack )

Ingredients: 1 cup White Chana ( soaked overnight), 1/2 cup peanuts (soaked for an hour), 1/2 cup black eyed Cow peas ( lobhia) , 1/2 cup Fresh / frozen Sweet Corn 1/2 cup Green peas 1/2 cup Grated Coconut 1 Carrot finely chopped Turmeric powder-1/4 tsp salt to taste. For tempering – 1 tbsp oil,Continue reading “Sundal (Healthy mixed lentil snack )”

Chana Dal ( Kadala parupu) Halwa

Ingredients: Chana Dal -1cup, Jaggery-1 cup, Grated Coconut-1 cup, Ghee-2 Tbsp , Badam -5 , Kaju -5, Elaichi-5( can put Elaichi powder also 1 tsp instead) Method: Wash the Chana Dal and soak for an hour. Then remove water and pressure cook add water to the Chana Dal and cook for four whistles. Mash theContinue reading “Chana Dal ( Kadala parupu) Halwa”