Moong Sprouts Poha or Sprouted Moong Avalakki is very simple and easy to prepare. It has the nice tangy and spicy flavor. Poha (oggarane avalakki ) or seasoned rice flakes are healthy and easy to digest too, just right for all ages. Adding vegetables to Poha makes it more healthier.   Prep time: 10 mins Moong Sprouts Poha Cooking time:10 mins Total time: 20 mins Servings: 3 Category: Breakfast Author- Smitha Shrisha Ingredients 1 cup poha (flaked rice /avalakki)  Onion-1 finely chopped Soaked moong sprouts-1/2 cup 1 tbsp. oil 1/2 tsp. mustard seeds 1/2 tsp. Chana dal 1 ..read more

Cabbage Thove is a delicious spicy mix of cabbage with lentils (moong Dal) that can be enjoyed with chapati or white rice. Ingredients:   1. Cabbage - Finely Chopped 1 Cup 2. Moong Dal - 1/2 Cup (soaked for 1 hr) Cabbage Thove 3. Green Chilies - 5-6 finely chopped 4. Grated Coconut - 2 tbsp 5. Salt to taste 6. Jeera - 1/2 tsp 7. Mustard - 1/2 tsp 8. Chana dal-1/4 tsp 9. Urad dal-1/4 tsp 10. Oil - 1 tsp 11.Hing-pinch 12.Chopped coriander leaves 13.Curry leaves Method-  Heat oil in the pressure pan, add mustard seeds, chana dal, urad dal , hing , Jeera, finel ..read more

Ambe Dal recipe is perfect for brightening up your lunch with its refreshing raw mango flavor goodness of legumes. A must try recipe during the mango season. A blend of raw mango into the soaked and healthy legume is rich in nutrients. Ingredients: 1 cup soaked Chana Dal 1 medium-sized raw mango, shredded Ambe Dal Seasoning 2-3 red chilies, slit lengthwise 1 teaspoon mustard seeds 1 teaspoon cumin seeds A pinch of asafoetida (hing) 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder Curry leaves few Salt to taste 1 tablespoon oil A handful of fresh coriander leaves, chopped, for garnishing Fresh Coconut ..read more

Horse Gram Dosa or Kulith/ Hurali Dosa  is another dosa variety that can be made with wholesome horse gram - an interesting protein-rich and high-fiber, dosa for brunch or breakfast for a busy day. Incorporating Khulith dosa into your diet can be a nutritious and delicious way to enjoy the health benefits of this legume while adding variation to your meals.   Kulith Dosa Recipe Ingredients Khulith Dosa/ Horse Gram Dosa Soaked Urad Dal-1/2 cup Soaked Horse gram- 1 cup Rice-3 cups Soaked Methi seeds/ Poha -handful salt - as per taste Water Oil/Ghee-for making dos ..read more

Hara Bhara Kabab is a popular Indian vegetarian appetizer made with nutrition rich spinach, peas, and potatoes, flavored with spices and herbs. Enjoy this flavorful and nutrient-packed delicacy as part of a well-balanced diet for a nourishing culinary experience. Nutrition details : (references from Net) Spinach: It is loaded with essential nutrients like iron, vitamins A, C, and K, as well as folate and antioxidants. Peas: Green peas are a good source of plant-based protein, fiber, vitamins, and minerals such as vitamin K, manganese, and folate. Potatoes: While potatoes are starchy, they ..read more

Cabbage Peas Chitranna is easy and perfect one pot meal. Stir fried shredded cabbage with peas blended with coconut and chilies in rice is mildly spiced and tastes delicious. Enjoy with raita /papad. Ingredients: 1 cup rice 1 cup stir fried Green Cabbage(shredded) Cabbage Peas Chitranna (pata Gobi) 1/2 cup peas (steamed) 1/2 tsp. mustard 1/2 tsp.chana dal 1/2 tsp. urad dal Hing-Pinch Curry leaves-few Turmeric pwd-pinch 2 tbsp. oil Salt to taste coconut-2 tbsp Green Chilies-2-3 Peanuts-few Method:  Cook rice and Spread it on a plate.   Heat oil fry peanuts and keep it ..read more

Onion Avalakki  or Onion Masala Avalakki is spicy and tangy easy breakfast recipe. Rightly spiced with onion, makes this Poha version a must try! Ingredients: 1 cup poha ((flaked rice /avalakki) Onion Avalakki  1/2 tsp. turmeric powder  1 Onion finely chopped 2 tbsp.fresh coconut 2-3 tbsp. tamarind juice 1-2 tsp grated jaggery 2 tsp Puliyogare pwd Salt for taste  Seasoning: 2-3 tbsp. oil 1/2 tsp mustard  1 tsp. chana dal 1 tsp. urad dal 2 -3 tbsp. groundnut 1-2 dry red chillies Hing-pinch Curry leaves Method:  Soak the poha in wat ..read more

Kala Chana Salad or Dry Black Chickpeas  is a healthy nutritious and protein packed salad. Chana is Brown Chickpea , a legume variety easily available.   Ingredients Kala Chana– 1 cup (cooked soft ) Kala Chana Salad Tomatoes-1/2 cup (chopped) Onion-1 /2 cup (chopped) Dhania Jeera pwd-1/2 tsp Garam Masala-1/2 tsp Red chili Pwd-1/2  tsp Green chutney-1 tsp Oil-1-2 tsp Salt-for taste Cumin seeds -1/2 tsp Coriander leaves-few Yogurt-1 tsp Lemon juice-1/2 tsp Sev for garnish Method- In a pan, heat oil in a pan, add cumin seeds add onions and sauté well ..read more

Amla Pickle is simple and easy accompaniment for Chapati or parathas. Try this version too. Gooseberry is healthy and loaded with nutrients. We can make variety of recipes using Amla. You can add fresh shredded Amla to Gravies and Sabzies too! Ingredients: 10-12 big Amla / Gooseberry   (cleaned,deseeded and chopped into fine pieces) 2 tsp grated jaggery or sugar Amla Pickle 8-10 red chillis Salt for taste oil 1 tsp methi/fenugreek seeds 1 tsp mustard seeds Seasoning 1 tsp mustard seeds 10 fresh curry leaves 2-3 tsps oil Hing-pinch Fresh kalamiri Method - In a pan ..read more

Vegetable Saagu or Mix veg sagu is an interesting melange of vegetables in coconut and spice mix that can be enjoyed with Idlis, Dosas or Chapatis. Ingredients for Saagu Mixed vegetables -washed and chopped  Carrot, Beans, Potato, Onion, tomato, semebadnekai (ChowChow) Peas : 1 cup Vegetable Saagu   For Grinding 1.Hurigadale/Dhalia dal - 2 tbsp 2.Chakke/Cinnamon stick -1"piece 3.Star Anise-1 petal (1/4 tsp powder)(opt) 4.Lavanga/Clove - 2 5.Khus Khus 6.Green Chillies-5-6 7.Coriander leaves - 1tbsp (chopped) 8.Salt 9.Fresh grated coconut-2-3 tbsp For Seas ..read more