Coriander mint chutney recipe – How to make coriander mint chutney for idli/dosas – chutney recipes
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by Charulata
2M ago
Coriander mint chutney is a quick Indian chutney recipe made with mint leaves, coriander leaves, coconut and spices.  It goes well with idlis, dosas and medu vadas.  Chutneys form a very important part of South Indian cuisine.   Mint leaves when added to the chutney gives a nice flavor to it and tamarind gives a tangy taste to the chutney.  Mint coriander chutney stays fresh for up to 2-3 days when stored in an airtight container in the fridge.  Do try this spicy and refreshing coriander mint coconut chutney for a change and enjoy!! Prep Time :  15 mins Cook Tim ..read more
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Methi moong dal subzi recipe – How to make methi (fenugreek leaves) moong dal sabzi recipe – methi recipes
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by Charulata
5M ago
Fenugreek (methi) moong dal subzi is a easy and quick vegetable dish made with fenugreek leaves, split yellow moong dal and coconut. It serves a good side dish for rice. I added sugar at the end to reduce the bitterness of the leaves and benefits to be utilised to the fullest. This subzi is both protein and iron rich as it has goodness of moong dal and methi leaves.  All the green leafy vegetables are extremely nutritious and has lot of health benefits.  Methi leaves can be cooked in a variety of ways like methi paratha, methi mutter malai, aloo methi and so on. Fenugreek leaves give ..read more
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Ragi ladoo (finger millet ladoo) recipe – How to make ragi ladoo recipe – ragi recipes
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by Charulata
6M ago
Ragi is a wonderful ingredient and a rich source of calcium, protein and iron.  Ragi is also called as nachni, finger millet or red millet and an extremely nutritious millet.  It resembles mustard seeds in appearance.  Nowadays, after realising the importance of ragi in our diet, people have started mixing ragi with other grains for preparing dishes like idli, dosas, upma etc.  Ragi is called as finger millet in English, ragi in Kannada, nachini in Marathi and mandika in Hindi.  The consumption of ragi is believed to help women in osteoporosis.  It also helps in w ..read more
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Homemade sambar powder recipe – How to make sambar powder / sambar podi recipe
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by Charulata
8M ago
Sambar is a lentil, tamarind and vegetable based curry or stew and very popular in South India. The story is that it got originated in the kitchen of  Thanjavur.  Maratha ruler, Shahuji during the 17th century from the southern Indian state of Tamilnadu tried to make a dish called amti (Maharashtrian curry) and experimented with toor dal or pigeon peas  instead of mung bean, and tamarind pulp for  kokum and the court named it sambhar after the guest of the day, Sambhaji, second emperor of the Maratha empire. (adapted from Wikipedia). Sambar powder is a mix of spices made wi ..read more
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Potato rice/Aloo rice – How to make Potato rice – rice recipes
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by Charulata
1y ago
Potato rice – a very quick and delicious rice recipe made with boiled potatoes and rice.  It is best served with curd, papad or raita.  Potato rice or aloo rice is also  an ideal lunch box dish too, as this dish can be prepared instantly and in a jiffy.  You can add more vegetables along with potato to make it more nutritious. Potato rice is very similar to any vegetable rice or vegetable masale bhath.  This rice recipe is one of those recipes which you can make when you do have any vegetables at home.  This dish can be prepared with the minimum ingredients availa ..read more
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Tomato sambar recipe – How to make quick and tasty tomato sambar in pressure cooker – sambar recipe
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by Charulata
1y ago
Sambar is a lentil, tamarind and vegetable based curry or stew and very popular in South India. The story is that it got originated in the kitchen of  Thanjavur.  Maratha ruler, Shahuji during the 17th century from the southern Indian state of Tamilnadu tried to make a dish called amti (Maharashtrian curry) and experimented with toor dal or pigeon peas  instead of mung bean, and tamarind pulp for  kokum and the court named it sambhar after the guest of the day, Sambhaji, second emperor of the Maratha empire. (adapted from Wikipedia) Sambar is prepared ei ..read more
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How to make kesar therattipal recipe/instant therattipal recipe – easy sweet recipes
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by Charulata
1y ago
Therattipal is a very traditional Indian sweet made in Tamil Nadu on special occasions and festivals.  It is also popularly called as pal khova.  As the name itself suggests, pal means milk.  It is made with milk solids and sugar is added to sweeten it.  You can also use jaggery instead of sugar for a healthier version.  This recipe is an instant recipe of therattipal where I have used readymade khoya and sugar.  Few saffron strings have been added to give a nice flavour to this sweet. Traditionally, for making therattipal, milk is cooked on a low to medium flame ..read more
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Lauki chana dal subzi recipe – How to make lauki chana dal ki sabzi in pressure cooker – side dish for rotis
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by Charulata
1y ago
Lauki chana dal ki sabzi is made with bottlegourd also called as doodhi or lauki and chana dal and seasoned with spices. Split bengal gram or chana dal gives a delicious taste to this vegetable. Bottlegourd has many vitamins and minerals like calcium, phosphurus, vitamin A, C and magnesium which helps in reducing blood pressure and also supports healthy digestion. Bottlegourd has high fiber content which helps cure acidity, indigestion and constipation. Chana dal or bengal gram or split chickpeas is rich in proteins, which makes  a great addition to a vegetarian diet. It is a healthy ..read more
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Masala tea powder recipe – How to make masala tea powder or homemade Indian chai masala recipe
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by Charulata
1y ago
Masala tea is the most flavoured tea which is prepared with a mix of spices – ginger, cardamoms, cloves, cinnamon and cloves.  It is also the most popular among all teas.  The version of making this tea is to ground the tea masala powder and store it in an airtight container and use it as and when required.  Masala tea is also a very healthy tea, as each spice added to it, has its own health benefits.  It also revitalizes the body and removes the fatigue. It is a blend of whole spices which gives a nice and unique flavour to the regular tea.  It is a flavourful and aro ..read more
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Mango srikhand recipe – How to make mango srikhand recipe – mango recipes
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by Charulata
2y ago
Shrikand is a very popular sweet dish in Maharashtra and Gujarat and is best served with puris or as a dessert. Shrikand is made especially during summers and is very simple to make too. The sugar is well blended with hung curd and flavoured with nuts, saffron strings and cardamom powder.  If you prefer fruit flavoured shrikand, you can just add mango puree or mango pulp to the hung curd and make amrakhand or mango shrikand. You can use seasonal fruits like custard apple or strawberry and make a fruit based shrikand.  Shrikand is a  very traditional yoghurt based dessert and pre ..read more
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