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Thursday, September 27, 2012

Instant Horse gram Thuvaiyal - Kollu thuvaiyal - ulaval Thokku


Horse gram Thuvaiyal is very Easy to prepare.It is a best accomplishment for dosa,idli and chapati's.Ayurveda uses horse  to treat a variety of conditions ranging from rheumatism to worm removal,treating Conjuctivitis and piles.It has phenols which helps in reducing weight.Horse gram also helps in lowering cholesterol levels.

 
Ingredients
Horse Gram(kollu) - 1/2 cup.
green chillies - 3 to 4.
salt - for taste.
hing - 4 pinch.
tamarind extract - 2 spoon.

Preparation
  • Boil horsegram(kollu) as you pressure cook the rice for 4 whistles with needed water.
  •  When the horse gram is cooked drain the water from it and keep it aside.
[you can use that  water for preparing the rasam].

Method
  • Grind cooked horse gram,green chillies,salt,hing,tamarind extract into coarse paste by sprinkling some water on  it.
  • Now quick kollu  thuvaiyal is ready.
 It will be a very good accomplishment for rice.you can also have it with chapati,idli,Dosa.
 


Tuesday, September 25, 2012

Carrot stir fry - carrot poriyal - carrot sabzi - carrot pappu koora

Carrot curry(Carrot Thoran) Goes well with rice, roti and chapathi. Any curries made with lentils is called pappu koora in Andra Pradesh. So it is called also called Carrot Pappu koora. The health benefits of carrot include reduced cholesterol, prevention from heart attacks, warding off certain cancers and many others. Most of the benefits of carrot  can be attributed to its beta carotene and fiber content. This root, which has a scientific name of Daucus Carota, is a good source of antioxidant agents as well. Carrots are rich in vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin K, and potassium.Both adults and children like carrots because of its crunchy texture and sweet taste.Now we prepare a crunchy carrot fry.






Ingredients

Grated carrot - 1 cup.
Moong dal -  2  tbsp.
Green chillies - 2.
Red chillies -2 
curry leaves - 1 sprig.
coconut - 2 tbsp.(grated)

To Temper

Mustard seeds - 1/2 tsp.
urad dal - 1 tsp.
oil - to fry.
salt - as required.


Preparation
  • Grate the carrots and keep it aside. 
  • cook the moong dal in a vessel with little water, till it soft.
 Method
  • Heat the oil, add mustard seeds,when it splutters add urad dal, curry leaves, red and green chillies.
  • When dals  turns golden brown colour add grated carrots, 


  •  Add 3 tbsp of water, and cook it covered , till it is soft.(it takes nearly 5 minutes to cook)
  • Then  add cooked Moong dal,  grated coconut and salt. 


  • cook for 2 more  minutes till everything combines. Now stir fry is ready to serve.


Tuesday, September 18, 2012

Potato Masala Curry - Aloo Masala sabzi - urulaikizhangu masala poriyal

Potato Masala curry is a  simple curry recipe made with potatoes and some spices.This is an authentic Recipe, goes well with rice, roti, and chapathi's and even with dosa's.Also spread inside Sandwiches & Dosa's.

Ingredients

Potatoes - 2.[ Medium size].
Onion -1 [ medium size].
oil - to fry.
Mustard seeds - 1/2 tsp.
chana dal - 1/2 tsp.
urad dal - 1/2 tsp.
oil - to fry.

To Grind

coconut -  3 tbsp.
corinader seeds - 2 tsp.
Red chillies - 3.
turmeric - 1/8 tsp.
Roasted chana dal(Chutney dal) - 1 tbsp.
salt - as required.

Preparation
  • Boil the potatoes, remove the skin and crumble it. 
  • Grind the items in grind column with needed water into fine paste.
Method
  • Heat the oil,add mustard seeds,when it splutters add chanadal,urad dal, saute  till dal's turns golden brown,  add onions.
  •  When onions turns pink, add ground paste with 1/4 cup of water.
  • stir well. when Ground paste starts boiling add crumbled potatoes. 
  • Cook in a Medium flame till Everything Combines.Garnish with fresh Coriander leaves.
  • It goes very well with rice,roti,and chapati's.








Saturday, September 15, 2012

Capsicum Carrot poriyal/Carrot Capsicum Curry - capsicum carrot subzi

   Capsicum carrot Stir fry goes well with rice and roti's.Capsicum helps in curing many diseases that include lowering blood pressure, reducing cholesterol and warding off strokes and heart attacks, speeding up metabolism, treating colds and fevers, preventing cancer and pain control.
   The health benefits of carrot include reduced cholesterol, prevention from heart attacks, warding off certain cancers and many others. Most of the benefits of carrot can be attributed to its beta carotene and fiber content. This root, which has a scientific name of Daucus Carota, is a good source of antioxidant agents as well. Carrots are rich in vitamin A Vitamin C, Vitamin K, and pottasium. Now we prepare a delicious Capsicum carrot poriyal.





 
 Ingredients
Carrot - 1.
capsicum - 1.[Medium size].
onion -1 [Medium size].
Ginger garlic paste - 1 tsp.
oil - to fry.
salt - to taste.
Mustard seeds - 1/2 tsp.
cumin seeds - 1/2 tsp.
coriander powder - 1 tsp.
Chilli powder - 1 tsp. 
turmeric powder - 1/8 tsp.

To Grind
Roasted Peanuts - 2 tbsp.

Preparation
  • Chop the onion, length wise.  chop carrot,capsicum into cubes.
  • Remove the skin of Peanuts, and powder it in a mixie or blender, and keep it aside.
Method
  •  Heat the oil, add Mustard seeds when it splutters add cumin seeds, when it sizzles add  onion,Ginger Garlic paste, saute till  onions  turns golden brown colour.
  • Add carrot and capsicum together,saute for few minutes ( 7 to 10 minutes) till 3/4th of it is cooked.


  • Then add  chilli powder, turmeric powder, coriander powder,salt  and groundnut(peanut) powder,mix  well.
  • Saute frequently in a medim low flame till carrot,capsicum  are cooked and it becomes soft.

  • It goes very well with rice,roti, and chapati's.

Monday, September 10, 2012

Brinjal Poriyal - Vankaya Vepudu - Easy Brinjal Stir fry - badanekayi palya

   Brinjal curry Goes well with rice, chapathi,  and roti.Eggplant commonly known as brinjal is a popular  easily available vegetable in India. At  festive occasions, brinjal curry is made in  meal spread.  This vegetable contains lots of vitamins and minerals like Vitamin A, Vitamin B1, B2, B3, and minerals like potassium, calcium and iron. Brinjal is also rich in dietary fiber. Brinjal is deep violet in color and can be cooked in many forms like fried, grilled, roasted and stir fry and in many recipes it balances the surrounding flavors.  Brinjal is high in fiber content and is low in carbohydrates. It also has phenols which help to control blood sugar levels in diabetes.  Eggplant helps to maintain cholesterol levels. Cholesterol is the main cause of heart diseases so we can say that brinjal is a great food for preventing heart diseases.



Ingredients

Brinjal - 6.
onions -1.
Garlic - 2.
Coriander powder - 1 tsp.
chilli powder - 1 tsp.
salt - to taste.
turmeric powder - 1/8 tsp.
Mustard sees - 1/2 tsp.
Cumin seeds - 1/2 tsp.
curry leaves - 1 sprig.
oil - to fry.


Preparation

Remove the skin of Garlic, and crush it.
cut the brinjal lengthwise or desired shape and place it in a water, to avoid discoloration. 

Method
  •  Heat the oil, add mustard seeds, when it splutters, add cumin seeds, when it sizzles, add  crushed Garlic and curry leaves.
  • When Garlic turns golden brown colour, add onions, saute till onions turns pink, then add brinjals, cook it covered for 7 to 8 minutes. Stir now and then.

  • When three-fourth of brinjals are cooked, add coriander powder, chilli powder, turmeric powder and salt. mix well.
  • Saute for few more minutes till brinjals are soft.

  • Then serve hot, with rice, roti or chapathi's.
























Thursday, September 6, 2012

Mutli dal gravy for Roti,chapati and rice

     A single serving of lentils provides sixty percent of the daily quota for iron, a mineral that vegetarians often lack sufficient quantities of. Lentils are a powerhouse of soluble fiber, the kind that protects the heart by lowering cholesterol levels. Most people don't get enough heart healthy fiber in their diet and lentils provide an easy way to add fiber. The same soluble fiber found in lentils also helps to moderate blood sugar levels and promote digestive health. Lentils are good source of the B vitamins as well as essential minerals, including iron. Lentils are a great choice for individuals suffering from Diabetes or Rheumatoid Arthritis. Lentils also provide you with enough nutrition to satisfy your daily recommended amount of Folate, Vitamin B, Iron and minerals such as Phosphorous and Manganese. Lentils are easy to prepare and compliment any dinner menu. Here I prepare delicious lentil gravy.

Ingredients
Toor dal - 1/4 cup.
Chanadal -1/4 cup.
Moongdal - 1/4 cup.
Masoor dal - 1/4 cup.   
tomato - 1.[chopped]
onion - 1 (big size)[chopped].
salt - to taste
Ghee - 3 - 4 tsp.
cilantro - 1tbsp.

To grind
Red chillies - 6 -7.
coriander seeds - 11/2 tsp.
black pepper seeds - 1 tsp.
garlic - 4
cumin seeds - 1/4 tsp.
ginger - 1 tsp.(grated)
cinammon sticks - small 1.


Preparation

pressure cook ,all the dal's to gether till mushy. 
Grind all the items mentioned in grind column.

Method

  • Heat the ghee, add onion saute well,Then add tomato saute well.
  • Then add ground paste with needed water,add salt.stir well for few minutes.
  • Then add all cooked dal's, that we pressure cooked already, stir well, allow it boil,for few seconds,then finally garnish with cilantro.Now multi dal gravy is ready.
  • It goes very well with chapati,roti and rice.