PEANUT BUTTER MODAK Modak or Modakam also known as Kozhakattai in Tamil is an Indian sweet popular in many Indian states and cultures. According to Hindu beliefs, it is considered as one of the favourite dishes of Lord Ganesh and offered as a prasad. Usually modak is prepared from rice flour ( for outer layer…
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MULTI GRAIN FLOUR HALWA
MULTI GRAIN FLOUR HALWA Halwa or halva is a popular Indian sweet. Though it originated in Middle East but it is popular in India, Iraq, the Middle East, Somalia, Djibouti and Greece. Basically halwa is prepared from ghee, flour and sweetner. Additional ingredients like dry fruits, fruits, saffron, cardamom etc are added as per choice….
FARFALLE PASTA SALAD
FARFALLE PASTA SALAD Farfalle are a type of pasta commonly known as bow-tie pasta or butterfly pasta. The name is derived from the Italian word farfalle which means butterflies. Farfalle pasta are usually served with creamy sauces in pasta salads with vegetables or with tomato sauce too.I prepared this salad using refreshing pesto dressing, farfalle…
CARAMELISED MAKHANA
CARAMELISED MAKHANA(CARAMELISED FOX NUTS) Fox nuts/Lotus seeds are commonly known as Makhana or phool makhana are popular as a fasting food. It’s health benefits are superior of dry fruits such as walnuts and almonds. Makhana are good source of protein, magnesium, carbohydrates, fiber, potassium, phosphorus, iron and zinc. It is high in fiber and low…
Kacche Kele ki Sukhi Bhaji
KACCHE KELE KI SUKHI BHAJI Nendran banana is a variety of banana cultivated in Southern part of India and commonly used for cooking in India, also known as plantain or cooking banana. It’s large, starchy and less sweet than dessert bananas. These bananas are used yo make chips, curries and dessert like halwa. ‘Nendran banana…
DRY ARBI
Dry Arbi Taro is a root vegetable, from the family Araceae, genus Colacasia and widely cultivated. Colacasia leaves also known as arbi leaves and taro roots also known as arbi are widely used for various dishes.Taro roots is a starchy root vegetable which has a brown outer skin and white flesh with purple specks throughout….
SEEDS CRACKERS
SEEDS CRACKERS Seeds are as healthy as nuts and have similar health benefits as nuts due to their content of nutrients. Seeds are good source of proteins, healthy fats, fibers, vitamins and minerals. Oily seeds also contain antioxidants. Some of healthy seeds are chia seeds, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, watermelon seeds, flax seeds and sesame…
KANTOLA SABZI ( STIR FRY SPINY GOURD)
KANTOLA SABZI(STIR FRY SPINY GOURD) The Spiny Gourd is a cucurbit fruit that mainly grows during monsoon in tropical regions. Spiny gourds are small and ovoid with soft, green bristly skin, meaty flesh and bead like edible seeds. Spiny gourd also known as Kantola, kankoda, kakrot, teasel gourd and they are commonly used in Indian…
POTATO VINDALOO
POTATO VINDALOO Vindaloo is a spicy Goan curry based on the Portuguese dish “carne de vinha d’alhos”. This spicy curry is prepared with special Vindaloo paste, which has a distinct taste. You can prepare various vindaloo curries ,by replacing potatoes. Preparation time: 15 minutesCooking time: 30 minutesServes: 4 persons Ingredients:3 potatoes (diced and parboiled)2 tbsp…
TOFU GARLIC MAYO TOAST
TOFU GARLIC MAYO TOAST Toast is a bread of slice which has been browned by radient heat aka toasting bread which makes bread crispy. Usually toast are consumed in breakfast with or without any spread. When toast is topped up with various spread, veggies or other food items, it knowns as open sandwich or open…
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