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<span style="font-size: large;">Easy Stuffed Eggplant and Potato Curry - Gutti Vankaya Koora with Bangala Dumpa. It is usually made with potatoes and tender, short and round egg plants (brinjal) be it a white or green or purple (your choice of color) the taste is pure fiery heaven. There are many ways of making this curry, but this is my own easy recipe and for this I am adding stuffed potatoes to give a light twist so that even children can enjoy this recipe and its our family favorite recipe too. Apart from its wonderful taste, this recipe provides a very healthy meal, as it is loaded with protein packed peanuts. A good reason to make this dish more often in every ones house.</span><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Ingredients for Easy Stuffed Eggplant Curry - Gutti Vankaya Koora:</span></b><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">1/4 kg Eggplants : 1/4 kg</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">4 to 6 Potatoes / Bangala Dumpa </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1/4th cup Roasted Penut</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1 tsp Red chilli powder</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1 & 1/2tsp <a href="http://savispassions.blogspot.sg/2014/04/home-made-coriander-powder-dhania-powder.html">Coriander powder</a></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1 tsp <a href="http://savispassions.blogspot.sg/2014/04/ginger-garlic-paste.html">Ginger Garlic paste</a></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1/4 tsp Turmeric Powder</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Salt as per Taste</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">2 tbsp Olive Oil</span><br />
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</span> <b><span style="font-size: large;">To prepare Easy Stuffed Eggplant Curry - Gutti Vankaya Koora:</span></b><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">1. Dry roast the Peanuts and bring it to room temperature. (To avoid this step and fasten the process, dry roast the peanuts as soon as get it from the shop. Then after bringing them to room temperature, store them in airtight container and use whenever its required.) </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">2. Grind the masala by adding Roasted Peanuts, Red chilli powder, <a href="http://savispassions.blogspot.sg/2014/04/home-made-coriander-powder-dhania-powder.html">Coriander powder</a>, <a href="http://savispassions.blogspot.sg/2014/04/ginger-garlic-paste.html">Ginger Garlic paste</a>, Turmeric Powder and salt by adding less water. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">3. Wash the eggplants and Potatoes and make a plus shape slit and stuff them with the ground masala. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">4. Heat oil in cooker and add the stuffed eggplants and Potatoes. Cook for 2 min then turn all the eggplants and potatoes to cook other side too.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">5. Then add remaining ground masala paste and required amount of water to it. Cover with lid and cook for two wishels. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">6. Open the lid, adjust the taste and cook it further for 2 mins.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">7. Easy Stuffed Eggplant and Potato Curry_Gutti Vankaya Koora with Bangala Dumpa is ready to serve. Serve it with roti, chapati or with white rice.</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-size: large;">Adjust the spice and salt level as per your requirement.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">U can add Tamarind extract to get tangy taste.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">U can add onion too while grinding masala to get onion spice stuffed brinjal and potato curry.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">U can add fried sesame seeds while grinding masala to get different flavor.</span></li>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Health Benefits </span></b><br />
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</span> <b><span style="font-size: large;">Eggplants:</span></b><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1. Eggplant is very low in calories and fats but rich in soluble fiber content.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">2. Eggplant is effective to control high blood cholesterol.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">3. The peel or skin (deep blue/purple varieties) of aubergine has significant amounts of phenolic flavonoid phyto-chemicals called anthocyanins. Scientific studies have shown that these anti-oxidants have potential health effects against cancer, aging, inflammation, and neurological diseases.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">4. This vegetable is an also good source of minerals like manganese, copper, iron and potassium. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">1. Potatoes are nutrient-dense, meaning you receive many nutrients for the amount of calories they have. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">2. The fiber is half soluble, half insoluble, so it helps to keep you regular and helps to lower cholesterol. And slowing down digestion helps to keep you full longer</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Different kinds of squashes and doddapatre / vaamaaku are used for making this curry, most common is ash gourd, doddapatre / vaamaaku other veggies and squashes like cucumber, winter squash, chayote, bottle gourd are used. I made this with Chayote (seemebadanikayi /chow chow) squash. Majjige (curds / yogurt ), Huli means thick curry made by grinding coconut with spices. When I get bored of eating sambar with rice I prepare this using more yogurt. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Ingredients for Chayote squash Majjige Huli / Chayote squash Yogurt Curry:</b></span><br />
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</span> <span style="font-size: large;">2 cups - Curds/yogurt </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1 no - Chayote squash ( skin peeled, core removed, chopped and cooked till tender)</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">¼ Coconut grated</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">2 tbsp Dalia Dal/hurigadale</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">¼ cup Cilantro/coriander leaves washed</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">3 to 4 Green chillies</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1 tsp Cumin seeds</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">2 tsp Oil</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">½ tsp mustard seeds</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1 tsp urad Dal</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Hing a pinch (optional)</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Salt as per Taste</span><br />
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</span> <span style="font-size: large;"><b>To prepare Chayote squash Majjige Huli / Chayote squash Yogurt Curry:</b></span><br />
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</span> <span style="font-size: large;">1. Cook Chayote with little water, until just tender.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">2. Take For grinding items and Grind into smooth paste with adding required amount of water.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">3. Mix ground paste with yogurt, add cooked squash and salt mix well. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">4. Do the tempering by adding mustard seeds and urad dal to oil, add hing. When dal starts to change color add the tempering to yogurt mixture. Mix well Majjige Huli / Yogurt Curry is ready to serve. </span><span style="font-size: large;">Enjoy with hot rice.</span><br />
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</span> <span style="font-size: large;"><b>Health Benifits :</b></span><br />
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</span> <span style="font-size: large;">Made from milk, this dairy product has a lot of health benefits. Here are some reasons why you should add curd to your daily diet starting today.</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-size: large;">Helps improve digestion</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">Healthy for your heart</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">Milk substitute for those who are lactose intolerant</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">Helps boost immunity</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">Good for your teeth and bones</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">Helps you lose weight</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">Helps release stress and anxiety</span></li>
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</span> <span style="font-size: large;">Although chayote (Sechium edule) is typically prepared as a vegetable, it is in fact a fruit. It’s quite crunchy flesh can be eaten both raw and cooked. </span><br />
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<li><span style="font-size: large;">Good for the heart (Folate – 23% DV)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">May prevent cancer (Vitamin C – 13%)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">Energizes the body (Manganese – 9%)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">Guard against constipation (Fiber – 7%)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">Keeps thyroid healthy (Copper – 6%)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">Helps prevent acne (Zinc – 5%)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">Prevents bone loss (Vitamin K)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">Eases tired and heavy legs (Potassium – 4%)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">Good for the brain (Vitamin B6 – 4%)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">Put leg cramps in check (Magnesium – 3%)</span></li>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Yogurt / Curd is one of the mandatory item is lunch menu of Indians and its almost made in every house here. Making this is such an easy one and healthy too with no preservatives.</span><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Ingredients for Homemade Curd / Homemade Yogurt :</span></b><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Milk-1/2 litre</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Starter / Curd / Plain yogurt - 2 tbsp</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Setting time required : 6 hours or more depending on the weather. </span><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">To prepare Homemade Curd / Homemade Yogurt :</span></b><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">1. Boil the milk well and Cool till it is only slightly warm ( you must be able to comfortably insert your finger in it and stay like that for 15 seconds ). DO NOT USE HOT MILK.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">2. Transfer the Curd / Plain Yogurt into the bowl in which you want to set the Curd / Yogurt and pour the warm milk over and mix well. Close the lid tightly and keep to set in a warm place for about 6-8 hrs or overnight. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">3. If the Curd / Yogurt is still stringy or runny, keep for some more time until it is perfectly set . That's it your curd is set. Use this as the starter Yogurt for the next batch. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">4. U can use this Curd / Yogurt to make varieties of Raitas, Curd rice / Daddojanam, Masala Lassis, Sweet lassis, for curries preparation to give mild taste, for Biryanis and Bath preparations and even u can just mix Curd / Yogurt with plain rice and have it with favorite Pickles and so on....as per ur wish and place refrigerate the remaining. In summer the curd set faster and in winter it may take long time.</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-size: large;">Take care not to move / disturb the bowl of curd at the setting period.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">The curd taste and quality depends on milk and Starter / Curd / Plain yogurt brand and type, temperature of the room and the milk, the amount of starter curd and setting time affect the process of curd making. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">So, when you fail to get that perfect bowl of curd, don't let that discourage you. Change in any one or more of the above factors might do the trick and you will be rewarded.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">The best option to set the yogurt in cold country is to leave the bowl of curd covered with a plate in the oven with the light turned on. Do not turn on the oven itself. The heat from the light is enough to give it that extra push.</span></li>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">FAQ’s about Yogurt / Curd :</span></b><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">1. Why did my curd not set properly?</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Your milk might have been too hot or cold at the time of adding curd/culture.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Your quantity of curd/culture was not enough.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">2. Why is my curd half-set (half of it is curd and the other half is milk)?</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Once you add the curd, you should stir well such that curd and milk are blended well. Curd should mix with the milk uniformly.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">3. Can I use sour curd as a culture instead of fresh one?</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Always use fresh curd. Whenever you make a batch of curd, reserve a teaspoon of curd for the next batch. You can either freeze or refrigerate the culture. Before going to India myself put a cup of curd in the freezer. Once come back, i will make a new batch of curd with the frozen culture. If you are using the frozen culture, let it come to the room temperature, and then add it to the lukewarm milk. If you use sour curd, your new batch of curd will turn sour quickly.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">4. Even after 5 to 6 hours, my curd has not yet set, what should I do?</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Place the curd in a vessel of hot water and leave it aside for another 1.5 to 2 hours. If the curd does not set, then somewhere something has gone wrong. Do not worry. You will get it by practice and experience.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">5. My curd is little watery. What should I do?</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Try refrigerating it for 2-3 hours.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">6. I live in a cold place. I see my curd is taking a long time to set up.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">For a cup of milk, instead of adding 2 teaspoons of curd, add 3.5 teaspoons of curd. Also place the curd in a vessel of hot water and leave it aside for it to set. You can also preheat the oven for just 2 minutes at 180C. Switch off the oven. Keep the oven lights on and place the curd container inside the oven for 7 hours or let it stay overnight.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">7. By mistake, I allowed the milk to cool down completely. What should I do now?</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Its okay. Just heat the milk up and when it is lukewarm, add the curd culture.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">8. When I boil milk, the bottom of my pan gets burnt and the milk has burnt flavor?</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Keep stirring the milk on and off. or else use a non-stick pan.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">9. Can I use the same container that I boiled milk to set up curd?</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Do not make curd in the same container that you boiled milk. Set the curd in a different container.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">10. Can I remove the cream that is formed on the milk?</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">It is your choice. With the cream, you will get a thick and creamy curd.</span><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Health Benefits of Yogurt / Curd :</span></b><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">1. Yogurt comes from milk. So yogurt eaters will also get a dose of animal protein (about 9 grams per 6-ounce serving), plus several other nutrients found in dairy foods, like calcium, vitamin B-2, B-12, potassium, and magnesium.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">2. Yogurt May Reduce the Risk of High Blood Pressure</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">3. Yogurt With Active Cultures May Discourage Vaginal Infections</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">4. Yogurt May Help You Feel Fuller</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Yogurt / Curd is fermented milk and contains many of the good qualities of milk. Yogurt / Curd is eaten by people around the world today for its health benefits. Yogurt is loaded with healthy nutrients. It is a rich source of calcium, and yogurt with live active cultures aids the body’s absorption of calcium. Also, yogurt contains protein that is easy to digest. Other valuable nutrients in yogurt are riboflavin, B vitamins, folic acid, lactic acid, potassium, phosphorous, iodine and zinc. U can prepare Yogurt / Curd at home. For tips and tricks for Home made Yogurt / Curd click this link.</span><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Here are the Health Benefits of Yogurt / Curd </span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">1. Aids Digestion</span></b><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Yogurt is an easily digestible food. In addition, the good bacteria or probiotics present in some types of yogurt help with digestion of other foods and promote regularity. Also, yogurt is highly recommended for those suffering from different gastrointestinal conditions like constipation, diarrhea and stomach aches.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Eat one cup of low-fat yogurt with live cultures daily to soothe your tummy and keep your digestive tract running smoothly.</span><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">2. Boosts Immune System</span></b><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">According to several studies, people who eat two cups of yogurt daily with live cultures for three months have higher levels of immunity boosting cells compared to those who do not eat yogurt.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The good bacteria in yogurt strengthen the intestine, help the body absorb nutrients properly and make the digestive system strong. All these factors in turn boost the immune system.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">To boost your immune system, eat yogurt with active cultures daily.</span><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">3. Helps Weight Loss</span></b><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Yogurt can help you lose weight at a faster speed. The good bacteria in probiotic yogurt help improve metabolism and digestion, and keep you feeling full longer.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Plus, the high amount of calcium in yogurt signals your fat cells to pump out less cortisol, making it easier for you to lose weight. Also, the amino acids in yogurt help burn fat.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">To lose weight, avoid junk foods and start eating yogurt with berries instead.</span><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">4. Treats Vaginal Yeast Infections</span></b><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Women who have diabetes are more likely to get yeast or candida overgrowth in the vagina. Yogurt is a rich probiotic food containing Lactobacillus acidophilus that helps kill yeast. Also, it helps balance the pH inside the vagina and thus reduces the risk of yeast infections.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Eating six ounces of unsweetened yogurt daily will reduce the risk of vaginal yeast infections to a great extent. If you have a vaginal yeast infection, dip a tampon in plain yogurt and insert it in the vagina for two hours daily for several weeks.</span><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">5. Prevents High Blood Pressure</span></b><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Eating too much salt is one of the key reasons behind high blood pressure. The potassium present in yogurt helps absorb and flush out sodium from the body.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">According to a study presented at the High Blood Pressure Research 2012 Scientific Sessions of the American Heart Association, people who ate non-fat yogurt on a daily basis were 31 percent less likely to develop high blood pressure compared to others.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Eat at least one cup of low-fat yogurt every other day to reduce your risk of developing high blood pressure.</span><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">6. Lowers Cholesterol</span></b><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Yogurt with live active cultures can be very effective for lowering your cholesterol level. The live active cultures decrease cholesterol synthesis in the liver. Plus, thew probiotics also binds bile acids, which in turn helps lower cholesterol.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">It can be particularly helpful for reducing the chance of cardiovascular disease among people with type 2 diabetes.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">A 2011 study published in the Journal of Dairy Science found that people with type 2 diabetes who ate 10.6 ounces of yogurt containing live active cultures each day had a greater decline in total cholesterol and low-density lipoprotein levels compared to those who ate other types of yogurt.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Those who have high cholesterol must eat two cups of yogurt with live active cultures daily. Other types of yogurt are less effective in lowering cholesterol levels.</span><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">7. Prevents Colon Cancer</span></b><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Yogurt is great for keeping your colon healthy. Lactobacillus bacteria are a kind of intestine-friendly bacteria present in yogurt that promote growth of healthy bacteria in the colon and thus reduces the risk of colon diseases.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">These good bacteria kill the harmful microorganisms in the colon before they become carcinogenic. Plus, the high calcium content in the yogurt binds cancer-producing bile acids and keeps them away from the colon walls.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">To keep your colon healthy, eat yogurt on an empty stomach in the morning. Avoid eating yogurt with dinner.</span><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">8. Supports Oral Health</span></b><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Yogurt can also improve your oral health. Low-fat yogurt, whether sweetened or not, will protect against cavities, one of the leading gum problems. This is mainly due to the lactic acid in yogurt that protects your teeth as well as gums.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Plus, yogurt is an excellent source of calcium and protein, two important nutrients that promote oral health. Experts also believe that the good bacteria in yogurt help control the growth of “unfriendly” bacteria in the mouth that can cause bad breath.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Just two ounces of yogurt per day can lower your risk of periodontal disease and also satisfy your sweet tooth.</span><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">9. Prevents Osteoporosis</span></b><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The calcium, vitamin D and live active cultures in yogurt strengthen bones and increase bone density. This in turn prevents osteoporosis, a progressive disease in which the bones gradually become weak and vulnerable to fractures.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">To help make your bones strong, always look for yogurt that has the most vitamin D. Just look at the label on the back of the product to help you to buy the best one.</span><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">10. Makes Hair Healthy</span></b><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">If you have yogurt, there is no need for pricy treatments promising healthy and shiny hair. Yogurt is a rich source of zinc, lactic acid, protein, calcium, and other nutrients that are good for your hair.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Yogurt promotes hair growth, reduces dandruff and relieves scalp itchiness. Plus, yogurt acts as a great natural conditioner for dry and damaged hair and helps gain and retain moisture.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Blend one-half cup of plain yogurt, apply it on your hair, leave it on for 30 minutes, and then wash your hair with a mild shampoo. Use this hair treatment once a week to enjoy healthy and strong hair.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">By eating yogurt daily, you can give your body a nourishing treat and help prevent many health problems.</span><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Hope this information is useful for u. So be healthy by including Yogurt / Curd intake in your daily diet.</span></b><br />
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</span> <span style="font-size: large;">Pav Bhaji is considered to be one of the healthy and favorite food of kids. It is mainly made up of potato, tomato, onion and vegetables like capsicum. But this is a recipe where all the possible vegetables (including green beans, cauliflower, brinjal, bottle gourd, spinach) can be boiled, mashed and put inside. The flavor and aroma of the spices and masalas used in it masks the taste, odor and flavor of the vegetables. And thus, it is one of the excellent recipes where all the vegetable in the dislike list can be put inside and great for fussy and picky eaters, or those who does not like eating vegetables</span><br />
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</div><b><span style="font-size: large;">Ingredients for PAV BHAJI / HEALTHY PAV BHAJI FOR KIDS:</span></b><br />
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</span> <span style="font-size: large;">4 Small Carrot</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">4 small Potatoes</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1/2 cup Peas</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">2 med chopped Tomatoes</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">2 med chopped Onions</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">2 chopped Green Bell pepper(Capsicum)</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">2 tsp Pav Bhaji masala</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1 tsp Coriander powder</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1 tsp Red chilly powder</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1/4 tsp Turmeric powder</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">2 tsp Lemon juice</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Salt to taste</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Oil</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">chopped coriander leaves for garnish</span><br />
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</span> <span style="font-size: large;">Whole wheat Bun – 8 to 10 buns (depends on size, I use hamburger bun from grocery store) or Pav or Whole wheat bread </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Chopped Green Beans - 1 cup</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Cauliflower – 4 or 5 florets</span><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">To prepare PAV BHAJI / HEALTHY PAV BHAJI FOR KIDS:</span></b><br />
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</span> <span style="font-size: large;">1. Boil or pressure cook the vegetables with about 1 1/2 cup water. Let it cook for 3 to 5 whistles. Drain the water(save it for making bhaji) from the steamed vegetables and mash it well.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">2. Chop 1/2 the onion into smaller pieces and set aside. </span><span style="font-size: large;">Chop the capsicum and tomato separately and set aside.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Note: </span><span style="font-size: large;">Step 2 done in parallel when the vegetables are being cooked.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">4. Heat 2 tsp oil and butter in a kadai or pan and add the chopped onions and saute. </span><span style="font-size: large;">When the onion becomes golden brown add the chopped capsicum and peas and saute for a minute.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">5. Add the mashed vegetables puree along with the water that was used to cook the vegetables and cook for 2 min.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">6. Add the finely chopped tomato, turmeric powder, Coriander powder, Red chilli powder, pav bhaji masala and salt to taste and cook for 5 – 10 minutes.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">7. At last add Coriander leaves and lemon juice to the bhaji and mix well. Add a spoon of butter and mix with the bhaji.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">8. Bring a non stick dosa pan to low heat. Toast the pav (Whole wheat Bun ) after adding a thin layer of butter to it.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">9. You can also toast whole wheat slices to eat along with bhaji.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">10. Serve the hot and tasty Pav Bhaji with chopped onion and lemon and relish its taste.</span><br />
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<ul><li><span style="font-size: large;">Adjust the Pav Bhaji masala, spices and salt level as per your taste.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">U can prepare this recipe by just adding garlic paste or by adding Ginger garlic paste.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">Along with capsicum, vegetables like Green beans, cauliflower, brinjal, bottle gourd, spinach can also be added in the recipe its up to individual choice.</span></li>
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</span> <b><span style="font-size: large;">Health benefits</span></b><br />
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</span> <span style="font-size: large;">1. Most vegetables are naturally low in fat and calories. None have cholesterol. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">2. Vegetables are important sources of many nutrients, including potassium, dietary fiber, folate (folic acid), vitamin A, and vitamin C.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">3. Capsicum is rich in anti-oxidants and vitamin B and helps in body cell repair. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">4. Green beans and peas are rich in dietary fiber. The iron and vitamins in them boosts our immune system. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">5. Carrot with its high vitamin A content keeps you young and your skin glowing. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">6. Cauliflower with high fiber content not only helps in proper digestion but also protects the stomach lining cells.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">7. The vitamin C in tomato, lemon and onion help in removing metallic toxins from the body. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">8.Potato and Pav(bun) have the carbohydrate good for a meal.</span><br />
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</span> <span style="font-size: large;">Kadi patta or curry leaves commonly used as seasoning, this leaf adds a special flavor to every dish it is added to. Curry leaves are Packed with carbohydrates, fiber, calcium, phosphorous, iron, magnesium, copper, minerals and vitamins like nicotinic acid and vitamin C, vitamin A, vitamin B, vitamin E, antioxidants, plant sterols, amino acids, glycosides and flavonoids, curry leaves help your heart function better, fights infections and can enliven your hair and skin with vitality. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">So by using this curry leaf we can prepare chutney to serve with breakfast dishes like <a href="http://savispassions.blogspot.sg/2014/05/rawa-idli.html">Idli</a>, <a href="http://savispassions.blogspot.sg/2014/04/ragi-dosa.html">Dosa</a>, <a href="http://savispassions.blogspot.sg/2014/05/pesarattu-moong-dal-dosa-hesaru-kaalina.html">Pesarattu</a>, <a href="http://savispassions.blogspot.sg/2014/05/plain-upma-simple-uppittu.html">Upma</a>, Vada and <a href="http://savispassions.blogspot.sg/2014/05/beaten-rice-avalakki-atukula-poha.html">Pongal</a>. Apart from curry leaves which is the main ingredient, fresh coconut is also added and this is also a no onion and no garlic recipe.</span><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Ingredients for Curry leaves chutney :</span></b><br />
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</span> <span style="font-size: large;">2tsp oil</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1/2 tsp mustered seeds</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">3 to 4 stems Curry leaves </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">3 to 4 Green chillies</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1/2cup grated fresh coconut</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Small marble size Tamarind</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Salt as per taste</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1tsp gud or as per taste</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1 pinch Hing</span><br />
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</span> <b><span style="font-size: large;">To prepare Curry leaves chutney :</span></b><br />
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</span> <span style="font-size: large;">1. Place a kadai on stove, put oil, mustered seeds. Once they start splutter add curry leaves, green chillies, and hing and fry for 2 to 3 min. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">2. In a mixi jar add coconut, tamarind, salt, gud and the frayed curry leaves mixture and grind them to make chutney. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">3. Temper it with mustered seeds and hing. Curry leaves Chutney is ready to serve with breakfat dishes like <a href="http://savispassions.blogspot.sg/2014/05/rawa-idli.html">Idli</a>, <a href="http://savispassions.blogspot.sg/2014/04/ragi-dosa.html">Dosa</a>, <a href="http://savispassions.blogspot.sg/2014/05/pesarattu-moong-dal-dosa-hesaru-kaalina.html">Pesarattu</a>, <a href="http://savispassions.blogspot.sg/2014/05/plain-upma-simple-uppittu.html">Upma</a>, Vada and <a href="http://savispassions.blogspot.sg/2014/05/beaten-rice-avalakki-atukula-poha.html">Pongal</a>.</span><br />
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<ul><li><span style="font-size: large;">If u want u can add Rosted channa dal or fried Penuts to this chutney.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">I dont prefer to put tadka for any chutneyso that i can use it for more than a day by keeping it in refrigerator.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">This is also a no onion and no garlic recipe. So u can prepare this chutney during fasting.</span></li>
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</span> <b><span style="font-size: large;">Health Benefits of curry leaves :</span></b><br />
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</span> <span style="font-size: large;">1. Helps keep anaemia at bay</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Tip: </b>If you suffer from anaemia eat one date (khajoor) with two kadi patta leaves on and empty stomach every morning. This will not only help keep your iron levels up it will also help make you stronger and beat the symptoms of anaemia.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">2. Protects your liver from damage</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Tip: </b>This remedy is very effective to strengthen the liver. Heat one spoon of homemade ghee, add the juice of a cup of kadi patta, some sugar and freshly powdered pepper. Remember to only heat this mixture a little as Kaempferol boils at very low temperatures and will evaporate if overheated.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">3. Keeps your blood sugar levels under check – fights diabetes</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Tip: </b>To help keep your blood sugars under check you should ideally add kadi patta to all your meals. Alternatively having fresh leaves on an empty stomach everyday can also help.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">4. Can help relieve the symptoms of diarrhoea</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Tip: </b>If you suffer from diarrhoea gently crush some kaddi patta into a ball (the size of a berry), and drink it with some butter milk. Do this twice to thrice a day for relief.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">5. Reduces congestion in the chest and nose</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Tip: </b>To relieve congestion take a spoon of powdered curry leaves and add a spoon of honey to it. Make it a paste and eat this solution twice a day.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">6. Is great to stop hair fall, premature greying of the hair and accelerate hair growth</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Tip:</b> To help strengthen your hair and fight dandruff, add the juice of kadi patta, to 100ml of coconut oil. Heat this oil till it turns blackish and apply it to your scalp regularly. </span><br />
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</span> <span style="font-size: large;">Chocolate Beetroot Cake with Walnut and Raisins is an exceptional combination of cake made with Beetroot and walnuts mixed together in the cake batter and the cake top sprinkled with walnuts and raisins. Walnuts that are rich in omega-3 fatty acids strengthen the heart and Beetroot is low in fat, full of vitamins and minerals and packed with powerful antioxidants. So here comes the healthy cake recipe...</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Ingredients for Chocolate Beetroot Cake with Walnut and Raisins :</b></span><br />
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</span> <span style="font-size: large;">100 grams Wheat flour</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">100 grams Butter</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">100 grams Beetroot (grated)</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">100 grams Sugar powder </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">3 number Egg (medium size) (approximately 100g)</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">4 tbsp Unsweetened coca powder</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">2 grams Baking powder </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">2 tsp Vanilla essence</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">100 grams Walnuts</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">50 grams Raisins (Optional)</span><br />
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</span> <span style="font-size: large;"><b>To prepare Chocolate Beetroot Cake with Walnut and Raisins :</b></span><br />
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</span> <span style="font-size: large;">1. Take a bowl add butter, sugar powder, cream it and add vanilla essence, egg, mix this well.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">2. Take another bowl add wheat flour, coca powder, baking powder, walnuts, Beetroot grated, mix this with the flour, add this wet mixture to the butter mixture and mix it well.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">3. Transfer into the greased baking tray and spread the walnuts and raisins on the top of the cake batter and bake them at 200 c for 20 to 25 minutes or until the tester (toothpick or knife) inserted near the center comes out clean. Allow the cake to become cool for 15 min before inverting on a wire rack.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">4. Delicious Chocolate Beetroot Cake with Walnut and Raisins is ready to serve.</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-size: large;">U can add any nuts instead of walnuts for this cake</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">U can prepare Carrot Walnut Raisins cake by following the same steps by replacing the Beetroot with Carrot.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">Instead of Walnuts and Raisins spreading</span><span style="font-size: large;"> on the cake u can sprinkle</span><span style="font-size: large;"> sugar powder before cutting and serving the cake.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">U can use All purpose flour or Ragi flour instead of wheat flour.</span></li>
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</span> <b><span style="font-size: large;">Health benefits :</span></b><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">1. Beetroots have long been used for medicinal purposes, primarily for disorders of the liver as they help to stimulate the liver's detoxification processes.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">2. Beetroot is rich in fiber, exerting favorable effects on bowel function, which may assist in preventing constipation and help to lower cholesterol levels too.</span><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;">Walnuts :</span></b><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1. Walnuts have potential health benefits in the area of memory and cognitive function as well.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">2. Walnut helps prevent heart disease and are the fruit recommended for lowering cholesterol.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">3. Walnut is a good ‘hair food’ too. This is because walnut contains biotin (vitamin B7) that helps strengthen hair, reduce hair fall and improve hair growth to certain extent. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">4. Walnuts are high in protein, vitamins, omega 3 fatty acids, trace minerals, lecithin and oils. Compared with other nuts, which typically contain a high amount of monounsaturated fats, walnuts are unique because the fats in them are primarily polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) and are the only nut with a significant amount of alpha-linolenic acid. Moreover, walnuts have insignificant amounts of sodium and are cholesterol free.</span><br />
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</span> <span style="font-size: large;">Methi chicken is a delicious and a distinctive flavorful dish. Chicken Curry prepared with fresh fenugreek leaves is really a non vegetarian delight. Here's comes the easy method to prepare. </span><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Ingredients for Methi Chicken :</span></b><br />
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</span> <span style="font-size: large;">1000 grams chicken (In this recipe I am using natu kodi)</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">2 tsp Shajeera</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1 tbsp oil</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">4 cloves</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">4 small cinnamon sticks</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">4 Green Cardamom</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1 Star Anise</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1 to 2 Bay leaves</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">2 med onions chopped finely</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">2 med Tomatoes chopped finely</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1 bunch fenugreek leaves </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1 tbsp <a href="http://savispassions.blogspot.sg/2014/04/ginger-garlic-paste.html">ginger garlic paste</a></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1/2 tsp turmeric</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1 1/2 to 2 tsp chilli powder</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1 1/2 to 2 tsp <a href="http://savispassions.blogspot.sg/2014/04/home-made-coriander-powder-dhania-powder.html">coriander powder</a></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">2 tbsp coconut powder</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Water as needed</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Salt as per taste</span><br />
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</span> <span style="font-size: large;">1. Take a pressure cooker add oil, Whole garam masala and saute till aroma comes from garam masala.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">2. Add shajeera, chopped onion, ginger garlic paste, salt. Cook till onions are slightly golden brown, then add fenugreek leaves and mix well.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">3. Now add chicken and cook for 5 min then add tomatoes, chilli powder, coriander powder, turmeric powder, coconut powder and required amount of water depending on the required curry thickness mix well. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">4. Close with lid cook for 3 to 4 wishals or till chicken gets tender.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">5. Methi Chicken is ready to serve. Sprinkle some coriander leaves and serve hot with Chapati, roti, Steamed Rice or even with Dosa or Idli.</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-size: large;">For this recipe u can add Curd to get mild flavour.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">Adjust the spice and salt level as per your taste buds.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">U can prepare this recipe by just adding garlic paste instead of Ginger garlic paste.</span></li>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Health Benefits :</span></b><br />
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</span> <span style="font-size: large;">1. Fenugreek appears to slow absorption of sugars in the stomach and stimulate insulin. Both of these effects lower blood sugar in people with diabetes.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">2. Women who are breast-feeding sometimes use fenugreek to promote milk flow.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">3. Chickens are low in fat and calories and high in protein, which makes it ideal for weight maintenance. Not to mention that this bird is jam-packed full of essential nutrients and vitamins.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Vegetable Saagu is a classic Kannadiga dish. Visit any of the Darshini hotels or Dosa corners and you are sure to see Vegetable Saagu as their signature dish. I prepare this dish with leftover vegetables at the weekend or month end dazzle with flavour and aroma and are not less worthy than any other exotic dish. Traditionally we prepare saagu using grinded masala. But in this recipe I am not using any grinded masala to fasten its cooking process. This saagu an be served with <a href="http://savispassions.blogspot.sg/2014/07/avalakki-set-dosa-poha-set-dosa-beaten.html">Avalakki set Dosa</a>, <a href="http://savispassions.blogspot.sg/2014/07/set-dosa-set-dose_25.html">Set Dosa</a>, <a href="http://savispassions.blogspot.sg/2014/05/rawa-idli.html">Rava Idly</a>, <a href="http://savispassions.blogspot.sg/2014/06/ragi-oats-rawa-dosa.html">Rava Dosa</a>, Chapathi, Poori, Any type of <a href="http://savispassions.blogspot.sg/2014/06/ragi-dosa-using-left-over-idli-batter.html">Dosa</a>, or even with rice.</span><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Ingredients for Vegetable Saagu :</span></b><br />
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</span> <span style="font-size: large;">3 tsp Olive oil</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1 tsp cumin seeds</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">3 small piese cinomon sticks</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">4 cloves</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">2 green cardamoms</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1 star anise </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">2 med size chopped onions</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1 tsp <a href="http://savispassions.blogspot.sg/2014/04/ginger-garlic-paste.html">ginger garlic paste</a></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1 stem curry leaves</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1 cup green beans</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1 med size chopped Capcicum</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">2 med size chopped tomatoes</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">2 boiled potatoes chopped in cubes</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1 tsp Red chilli powder</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1&1/2tsp <a href="http://savispassions.blogspot.sg/2014/04/home-made-coriander-powder-dhania-powder.html">coriander powder</a></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1 tsp <a href="http://savispassions.blogspot.sg/2014/07/versatile-homemade-garam-masala-powder_28.html">garam masala powder</a></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Salt as per taste</span><br />
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</span> <b><span style="font-size: large;">To prepare Vegetable Saagu :</span></b><br />
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</span> <span style="font-size: large;">1. Heat oil in a kadai or pan. Whole garam masala (cinomon sticks, cloves, green cardamoms and star anise) and saute till aroma comes from garam masala.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">3. Add cumin seeds, chopped onions, <a href="http://savispassions.blogspot.sg/2014/04/ginger-garlic-paste.html">ginger garlic paste</a>, curry leaves and salt. Cook till onions are slightly golden brown, at this point add green beans and capsicum and saute for 2 min.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">4. Now add required amount of water, tomatoes, cooked potato cubes, chilli powder, <a href="http://savispassions.blogspot.sg/2014/04/home-made-coriander-powder-dhania-powder.html">coriander powder </a>and cook for 10 more min. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">5. Add <a href="http://savispassions.blogspot.sg/2014/07/versatile-homemade-garam-masala-powder_28.html">garam masala powder</a>. At this stage taste the curry and adjust the salt and spice level. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">5. Vegetable Saagu is ready to serve. Serve hot with <a href="http://savispassions.blogspot.sg/2014/07/avalakki-set-dosa-poha-set-dosa-beaten.html">Avalakki set Dosa</a>, <a href="http://savispassions.blogspot.sg/2014/07/set-dosa-set-dose_25.html">Set Dosa</a>, <a href="http://savispassions.blogspot.sg/2014/05/rawa-idli.html">Rava Idly</a>, <a href="http://savispassions.blogspot.sg/2014/06/ragi-oats-rawa-dosa.html">Rava Dosa</a>, Chapathi, Poori, Any type of <a href="http://savispassions.blogspot.sg/2014/06/ragi-dosa-using-left-over-idli-batter.html">Dosa</a>, or even with rice.</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-size: large;">For this recipe u can add Curd to get mild flavour.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">Adjust the whole garam masal, spice and salt level as per your taste.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">U can prepare this recipe by just adding garlic paste instead of <a href="http://savispassions.blogspot.sg/2014/04/ginger-garlic-paste.html">Ginger garlic paste</a>.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">U can omitt <a href="http://savispassions.blogspot.sg/2014/04/ginger-garlic-paste.html">Ginger garlic paste</a> to prepare it as fasting recipe.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">U can add vegetables of your choice.</span></li>
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<span style="font-size: large;">2. Vegetables are important sources of many nutrients, including potassium, dietary fiber, folate (folic acid), vitamin A, and vitamin C.</span><br />
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 13.5pt;">Tomato Dal or Tomato Pappu or Tomato Bele is a tasty and simple delicious Dal prepared in mostly each and every south Indian homes every day. Boiled and mashed dals cooked with some tangy tomatoes. This recipe is very simple to prepare and it tastes wonderful.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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Toor Dal: 1/2 cup<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Tomatoes : 1 cup chopped<br />
Ghee : 2 tbsp<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 13.5pt;">Cumin seeds : 1/2 tsp<br />
Dried Red Chillies : 4<br />
Garlic cloves : 3 to 4 sliced thinly<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 13.5pt;">Curry Leaves : 1 string<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 13.5pt;">Red Chilli Powder: 1 tsp or as per taste<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 13.5pt;">Turmeric Powder : 1/4 tsp<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 13.5pt;">To prepare Tasty Tomato DAL:<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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1. Pressure cook the rinsed toor dal and moong dal till they become mashy. approximately 4 to 5 vishal.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<li><span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">U can add fennel seeds instead of garlic cloves for to get fennel flavored dal.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">U can add Channa dal and Toor Dal 1/4 cup each instead of adding Toor Dal 1/2 cup</span></li>
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<span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">Lentils are Low in calories and high in nutrition - that anyone can benefit from by incorporating this healthy legume into their diet.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">Ridge guard /
Beerakaya / Heerekai Chana Dal Curry is one of the amazing and tasty dish. Ridge
gourd acts as an appetizer in many recepies. The soft pulp and skin of
ridge gourd both are used in making various recipes, especially in South
Indian cuisine. Chutneys made from the pulp and the peel of ridge gourd is
known for their health benefits.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">½ kg Ridge guard
/ Beerakaya / Heerekai <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">½ Cup Channadal<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">1 no finely Chopped
Onion <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">2 small finely Chopped
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<span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">1 string Curry
Leaves<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">2 nos Whole Red
Chilli<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">½ tsp Mustard
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<span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">½ tsp Cumin Seeds <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">1Pinch Hing<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">1 tsp Ginger
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<span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">1Pinch Turmeric<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">¾ tsp Chilli Pdr<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">1 tsp Coriander
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<span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">3 tbsp Olive Oil<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">Salt To Taste<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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to garnish<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Heerekai Chana Dal Curry :<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">1. Soak the Chana
dal for 1/2hr to 1 hr with enough water. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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pan and once heated add mustard seeds. when the seeds crackle add cumin seeds
and whole red chillies. Add Ginger Garlic paste<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">and saute for few
seconds, then add the onions, curry leaves, hing and turmeric and little salt. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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onions are slightly cooked add Ridge guard / Beerakaya / Heerekai to it and
saute till it gets half cooked. Then add channa dal, tomatoes, red chillie
powder, coriander powder and required amount of salt and water to it. Cook till
vegetables and dals cooked.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Leaves and serve it hot with rice / chapati.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">1. The ridge
gourd is a healthy diet and contains a good amount of fiber, vitamins and
minerals including Vitamin B2, Vitamin C, carotene, niacin, calcium,
phosphorus, iron and small quantities of iodine and fluorine.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">2. Ridge gourd is
also an effective home remedy for the prevention of premature greying of hair.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">3. Since the
ridge gourd is low in saturated fat and cholesterol, it is the ideal diet for
those who are looking for weight loss. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">4. Ridge gourd
has a high water content which makes it a food with very less calories. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">5. One
cup Ridge gourd juice mixed with 2 spoons of sugar, if taken twice
daily cures jaundice. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">6. It is having a
blood purifying properties. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">7. It has beta
carotene which is good for eyes.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">1. Channadal is
great hunger controllers and they are rich in fiber and proteins.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">2. Channadal
reduce risk of heart disease as they reduce cholesterol.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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have good amount of iron which boost energy and good amount of calcium which is
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that Channadal / basan floor is ideal for skin and hair.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-SG" style="font-size: 13.5pt;">½ Cup Channadal<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-SG" style="font-size: 13.5pt;">1 no finely Chopped Onion <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-SG" style="font-size: 13.5pt;">2 small finely Chopped Tomatoes<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-SG" style="font-size: 13.5pt;">1 string Curry Leaves<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-SG" style="font-size: 13.5pt;">2 nos Whole Red Chilli<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-SG" style="font-size: 13.5pt;">½ tsp Mustard Seeds<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-SG" style="font-size: 13.5pt;">½ tsp Cumin Seeds <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-SG" style="font-size: 13.5pt;">1 Pinch Hing<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-SG" style="font-size: 13.5pt;">3 Cloves Crushed Garlic<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-SG" style="font-size: 13.5pt;">1 Pinch Turmeric<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-SG" style="font-size: 13.5pt;">¾ tsp Chilli Pdr<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-SG" style="font-size: 13.5pt;">1 tsp <a href="http://savispassions.blogspot.sg/2014/04/home-made-coriander-powder-dhania-powder.html">CorianderPdr</a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-SG" style="font-size: 13.5pt;">¼ tsp Garam Masala Pdr(optional)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-SG" style="font-size: 13.5pt;">3 tbsp Olive Oil<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-SG" style="font-size: 13.5pt;">Salt To Taste<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span lang="EN-SG" style="font-size: 13.5pt;">To prepare </span></b><b><span lang="EN-SG" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Dondakaya Shanagapappu Kura / Tindora Channa Dal Curry :</span></span></b></div>
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<span lang="EN-SG" style="font-size: 13.5pt;">1. First take the Channa dal (preferably 1/2hr soaked one) </span><span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">and boil it with enough water. The Channa dal should be cooked but not mashy.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-SG" style="font-size: 13.5pt;">2. Put oil in the pan and once heated add mustard seeds. When the seeds crackle add cumin seeds and whole red chillies. Add the crushed garlic and saute for few seconds, then add the onions, curry leaves, hing and turmeric and little salt. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-SG" style="font-size: 13.5pt;">3. When the onions are slightly cooked add the tomatoes, red chillie pdr, <a href="http://savispassions.blogspot.sg/2014/04/home-made-coriander-powder-dhania-powder.html">corianderpdr</a> mix well and add the tindoras and required amount of water and salt to it.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span lang="EN-SG" style="font-size: 13.5pt;">Health Benefits of </span></b><b><span lang="EN-SG" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 13.5pt;">Tindora / Dondakaya / Tondekayi :</span></b></div>
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<span lang="EN-SG" style="font-size: 13.5pt;">Tindora / Dondakaya / Tondekayi - Contains a fabulous mix of complex carbohydrates, fiber, and a vast array of B vitamins and minerals. It is quite a valuable source of nutrients.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-SG" style="font-size: 13.5pt;">1. Channadal is great hunger controllers and they are rich in fiber and proteins.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-SG" style="font-size: 13.5pt;">2. Channadal reduce risk of heart disease as they reduce cholesterol.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">Mushrooms - Enjoyed for its taste and texture, mushrooms are cooked in various ways and incorporated in an array of dishes that range from the usual to the exotic. Mushrooms are not only tasty, but they also have lots of health benefits. Mushrooms seem to occupy a special place in our food preferences. Magic mushrooms tend to absorb the flavors of the seasoning and taste great as snacks, appetizers and main dishes. So here I am using Mushroom sprouts in my Vegetable Upma to increase its Nutritional Value and Its a good nutritious breakfast to start our day too...<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">Ingredients for Mushroom sprouts Upma / Uppittu :<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">1 Cup of Rava or Sooji (cream of wheat)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">2 to 2 1/2 cup water<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">2 tablespoon of oil<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">1 tsp mustard seed<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">1 tsp cumin seed<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">1 tbsp black gram dal (washed) or Dhuli Urad<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">1 tbsp Channa dal<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">1/4 cup finely chopped Mushroom Sprouts<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">1 small size onion<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">3 green chillies or as per taste<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">1 stem chopped curry leaves<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">1/2 Cup of mixed vegetables such as Carrots grated, frozen Green peas<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">Optional Garnish : with roasted Cashews<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">To prepare Mushroom sprouts Upma / Uppittu :<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">1. Roast Rava or Sooji in a non-stick pan till golden brown. Keep it aside.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">2. In a kadai put oil then add mustard seeds, cumin seeds, black Gram Dal or Dhuli Urad, channa dal and fry till dal gets golden in color.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">3. Put chopped onions, green chillies and curry leaves. When onion turns brown add the vegetables, Mushroom Sprouts and fry for a while.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">4. Then add water and salt and cook till water boils. then add Rava or Sooji.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">To avoid lumps keep on stirring the Upma / Uppittu till all the water is absorbed. Serve hot with any choice of your chutney or curd.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<li><span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">To prepare Vegetable Upma / Vegetable Uppittu u can use Homemade </span><a href="http://savispassions.blogspot.sg/2014/04/homemade-ghee-clarified-butter-neyyi.html" style="font-size: 13.5pt;">Ghee / Clarified Butter / Neyyi</a><span style="font-size: 13.5pt;"> instead of oil to enhance the taste.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">Fry Rava or Sooji and store it in a jar to prepare recipe in no time, so that u can omit the first step.</span></li>
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<span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">1. Mushrooms are low in calories as well as fat and sodium. These also have lots of fiber, which on the whole, makes it a good food option for hypertensive.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">Searching for a quick, easy and oil-less snacks, here comes Bhel puri - I am giving you a healthy, home-made version of Bhel puri – easy-to-make if you have the main ingredients at home. The main ingredients are Puffed rice (murmura) and sev (omappodi) with a sprinkle of other items (always available at home) to make it spicy and tangy.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 13.5pt;">Are you busy mom or working women or a busy professional? looking for instant yet healthy recipes, then this is just for you Instant Wheat Butter Dosa. How to prepare instant wheat flour Dosa !! You have a guest and you are in confusion that what to do for them and serve. Then this Instant wheat flour Dosa will be better. Yeah with less ingredients you can make it within 10 minutes. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Water as required<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">Plain Dosa / Sada Dose is fast and easy to cook. This page would
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breakfast recipe made with white gram dal and rice. Dosas recipe is one of the
famous south Indian breakfast dishes. If you are looking for recipes for Dosa
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Sada Dose is a main dish which could be used along with side dishes like <a href="http://savispassions.blogspot.sg/2014/07/simple-peanut-onion-chutney.html">PenutChutney</a>, <a href="http://savispassions.blogspot.sg/2014/05/mint-coconut-chutney.html">Pudina Chutney</a>, <a href="http://savispassions.blogspot.sg/2014/05/coconut-chutney.html">Coconut Chutney</a> or any other chutney varieties or with
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<span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">1. Heat a non-stick Dosa pan or Iron tawa. Add ¼ spoon of oil and
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 13.5pt;">Mixed Vegetable Saagu is basically a coconut based vegetables curry with a beautiful blend of flavors and spices. Mixed Vegetable Saagu is one of the most popular side dishes in almost all kannadigas house. Restaurants in Karnataka that is usually served it with <a href="http://savispassions.blogspot.sg/2014/07/avalakki-set-dosa-poha-set-dosa-beaten.html">Avalakki set Dosa</a>, <a href="http://savispassions.blogspot.sg/2014/07/set-dosa-set-dose_25.html">Set Dosa</a>, <a href="http://savispassions.blogspot.sg/2014/05/rawa-idli.html">Rava Idly</a>, Rava Dosa, <a href="http://savispassions.blogspot.sg/search/label/Dosa">Any type of Dosa</a>, Chapathi, Poori, the list is endless. You will surely see a little cup of this along with some chutney. And this is one of my family favorite side dish too.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 13.5pt;">Finely chopped mixed vegetables (ex : Beans, Carrot, Potato, Peas, cauliflower, chayote squash etc- Quantity of veggies are your choice. I normally add more vegetables)<br />
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Lemon -1<br />
Coriander leaves - to garnish ; chopped<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 13.5pt;">Grated Coconut - 1/2 cup<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 13.5pt;">Coriander seeds / Dhania - 1 tsp<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 13.5pt;">Cumin seeds / Jeera - 1/2 tsp<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 13.5pt;">Dried kapok buds / Shalmali / marathi moggu-2 -3<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 13.5pt;">3. Heat oil in a kadai or pan. Add mustard seeds and urad dal. When they start splutter add broken red chillies, curry leaves and haldi. Add chopped onion fry till translucent. Add chopped tomatoes. Fry for some more mins.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<li><span style="font-size: 13.5pt;"> If u don't have all the garam masala ingredients mentioned under Masala To grind, you can manage with cinnamon, cloves and elaichi. Later add some Garam masala powder.</span></li>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 13.5pt;">To beat the heat in the summers here’s simple and healthy watermelon juice. However when at home one of my favorite thirst quenchers is water melon juice. It's not too sweet, and full of goodness. Simple to make just a case of juicing the melon flesh. </span><span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">Most of us know that cold drinks and artificially flavored juices are not good for health. But still most of us end up drinking them. However, what is really cool for the body are drinking drinks made from fresh fruits like - sherbet, sweet lime juice, musk melon juice, mint juice, aam ka panna (prepared with raw mango) and watermelon juice. Best option on a hot summer day could be having coconut water. I think that no drink can beat coconut water on a hot day.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 13.5pt;">4 to 5 cups chopped watermelon cubes, deseeded<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 13.5pt;">1. Blend the watermelon and honey in a blender.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<li><span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">U can add 1 medium or large sized orange, juiced or ¾ to 1 cup orange juice to above mentioned ingredients to make watermelon orange juice</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">U can add sugar instead of honey or without adding anything u can consume this juice.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">Serve watermelon juice immediately.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">U can add mint leave while grinding this juice to get mint flavor in it. </span></li>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 13.5pt;">1. L-citruline: Watermelon contains an abundance of an amino acid called L-citruline.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 13.5pt;">2. Alleviates high blood pressure.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 13.5pt;">3. Diuretic: Watermelon is a natural diuretic (as if the name isn’t a straightforward giveaway) and good for hydration.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 13.5pt;">4. Natural Viagra: In the area of improved circulation, <span style="color: black; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">one study</span> has found that watermelon has Viagra-like effects where increased circulation is a necessity.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 13.5pt;">5. Vitamin and mineral rich: The body needs all sorts of vitamins and minerals to function.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 13.5pt;">7. Low fat: <span style="color: black; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">According to Nutrition Data</span>, the big green fruit has almost no fat per serving, so…<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span> <span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 13.5pt;">Tomato Onion Pachadi or Tomato Onion Chutney is one of the easiest chutney recipes and can be prepared very quickly. It goes well with dosas, idlis, chappatis and even plain rice. Sometimes this chutney is also used to mix with left over white rice and eaten as a spiced rice. This is a good spread for sandwiches too.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 13.5pt;">Ingredients for </span></b><b><span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">Tomato Onion Pachadi or Tomato Onion Chutney</span></b><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 13.5pt;">:</span></b><b><span style="font-size: 13.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 13.5pt;">3 Tomatoes fully riped chopped<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 13.5pt;">2 Oninos chopped length wise<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 13.5pt;">6 green Chillies<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 13.5pt;">½ lemon sizeTamarind<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 13.5pt;">2 tsp Oil<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 13.5pt;">½ tsp Mustard Seeds<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 13.5pt;">1 tsp Coriander Seeds<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 13.5pt;">¼ tsp Fenugreek Seeds <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 13.5pt;">Salt to taste<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 13.5pt;">To prepare </span></b><b><span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">Tomato Onion Pachadi or Tomato Onion Chutney :<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">1.Chop the onions and tomatoes.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">2. In a pan heat oil. Add the mustard seeds, coriander seeds, fenugreek seeds. Once mustard start splutter, add onions, green chillies, tomatoes and tamarind and fry them till onion become translucent</span>. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">3. Switch off the stove and bring this to room temperature. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">4. Grind them by adding salt and required amount of water.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">5. After grinding them in smooth paste, add tadka with mustard seeds, dry red chillies and curry leaves if required. Tomato Onion Pachadi or Tomato Chutney is ready to serve with breakfast dishes like upma, pongal, pesarattu, dosa, idli and vada. U can even use this to spred on the dosa while preparing masala Dosa or spicy Dosa.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<li><span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">I don't prefer to put tadka for any chutneys so that I can use for more than one day by keeping it in refrigerator.</span></li>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 13.5pt;">In my home <a href="http://savispassions.blogspot.sg/2014/07/idli-dosa-batter.html">Idli_Dosa batter</a> is
made once a week and Idli is made immediately after the first round of
fermenting. Idlis only made an appearance the day after the batter was ground.
From day two onwards, it will be dosa time - soft, fluffy and slight thick for small
Kids, roasted and crisp for all of us. This would go on for about 4 days
until the next round of batter was made. Sometime Dosa is prepared for dinner
too with different kinds of chutneys and side dishes.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 13.5pt;">1. Dosa is white even after it
is cooked. Why?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 13.5pt;">Couple of reasons are - Batter
is too cold - just bring it to room temperature before making. Cold batter
would yield hard idlis and rubbery dosas. or, the proportion of rice in Batter
is too high. Adjust proportions to make the Batter. Adding too much dal in
batter will contribute to dosas that are too red in colour. Adjust accordingly
while grinding next batch. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 13.5pt;">2. Dosa batter grainy. Why?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 13.5pt;">To get smooth consistency
Batter remember to soak the rice and dal for enough time and grind it to a very
smooth consistency before fermenting. An Indian mixie is good to make small
quantities. A wet grinder is obviously the best option for making Idli_Dosa
batter at home.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 13.5pt;">3.Why does Dosa stick to the
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</span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 13.5pt; text-indent: -18pt;">Use a well-greased pan - if your tawa is new, you need to season
it to make sure it's ready to make dosas. Using a non stick pan works but , the
dosas turn out bit dry compared to tawa. Use a pre-seasoned iron tawa and it
will be fine.</span></div>
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</span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 13.5pt; text-indent: -18pt;">Also, Keep one tawa exclusively for dosa, never use a dosa tawa to
make rotis.</span></div>
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</span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 13.5pt; text-indent: -18pt;">Grease Dosa pan properly, by using anything you can dip into oil -
like a piece of onion, potato, a wooden spoon, etc. Dip into the oil and rub
generously all over the tawa. So always grease tawa fully and don't pour the
oil before spreading dosa.</span></div>
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</span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 13.5pt; text-indent: -18pt;">Batter is too old and sour. That's another reason why it would
stick to the pan.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 13.5pt;">4. How to ferment Idli_Dosa
batter in a cold place?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 13.5pt;">The best option to ferment in
cold country is to leave the batter in a bowl covered with a plate in the oven
with the light turned on. Do not turn on the oven itself. The heat from the
light is enough to give it that extra push. It also helps if you mix the batter
for 2-3 mins with your hand before keeping the Batter for fermentation.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 13.5pt;">5. How much salt need to add to
the dosa batter?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 13.5pt;">I actually don't measure salt.
Add required amount of salt and you can taste the batter and see if it seems
salty enough. Adding enough salt is important for right amount of fermentation.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 13.5pt;">6. Why are my Idlis hard?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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batter or too less urad dhal. The batter should always be in room temperature
before making Idlis or Dosas. The urad dhal should be ground to fluffy
consistency to make soft idlis. If the ground urad dhal batter is tight it would
lead to hard idlis. Having said that, do not add water to make it loose. It
doesn't work that way. Adding water little by little while grinding gives the
fluffy cloud like consistency. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 13.5pt;">7. Why are my dosas not crispy/
Why are my dosas are white?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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this. First, the batter should have fermented well and slightly sour (compared
to idly) for crisp golden dosas. Second, the batter should be in room
temperature for golden dosas.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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8. Dosas are very sour. Why?<br />
Batter is over-fermented or too old. If you have some Ragi flour or wheat flour,
add it to the old batter and make Instant Ragi Dosas or semi-wheat dosas.
Another trick is to add equal amounts of fresh batter and make dosas.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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9. How do I use store-bought Idli_Dosa batter?<br />
The quality of store-bought batter really varies a lot. With different brands we
usually have different experiences. One thing that's common is, although they
all claim to also make good idlis, they don't. So don't waste your time making
idlis with store-bought batter. To prepare Dosas, add some water to bring it to
the right consistency. Use up all batter within 3 days, they don't last as much
as homemade batter.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">10. What about variations to
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 13.5pt;">U can find different variations
of Dosa and Idlies in my blog for recipes plz click the following links.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">2 cups Bottle gourd chopped</span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">3 tbsp olive oil<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">1/2 tsp mustard seeds<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">1/2 tsp cumin seeds<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">2 green chillis<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">1 stem curry leaves<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">2 med Tomatoes chopped<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">1/2 tsp Red chilly powder<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">1tsp <span style="color: black; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;"><a href="http://savispassions.blogspot.sg/2014/04/home-made-coriander-powder-dhania-powder.html">Dhaniya powder/ Coriander powder</a></span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">A pinch turmeric powder<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">Salt to taste <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">1. Wash and peel the skin of the bottle gourd and chop to bite sized pieces<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">2.Heat oil in a wide heavy bottomed pan, add mustard seeds, cumin seeds, when they begin to crackle add curry leaves and green chilis and fry for a while.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">3. Add the bottle guard, sprinkle salt and turmeric.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">4. Fry on a medium to high flame for 3 to 5 mins, keep stirring to prevent burning till bottle guard cooked 80%. Add tomatoes, red chilli powder, <a href="http://savispassions.blogspot.sg/2014/04/home-made-coriander-powder-dhania-powder.html">coriander powder</a> mix well and cook till it is fully cooked.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">5. Serve hot with rice and rasam or sambhar. Even u can serve this with white rice and Ghee.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<li><span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">U can add <a href="http://savispassions.blogspot.sg/2014/04/ginger-garlic-paste.html">ginger garlic paste</a> for this stir fry it taste yummy.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">U can add Onion before adding the Bottle gourd this will give light different taste and flavor.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">Adjust spice and salt level as per your requirement.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">I make my stir fries always on the high flame so that I can cook faster. To prevent burning I always use heavy bottomed pan. If you are not using a heavy bottomed pan, cook on a medium flame else your veggie can be burnt.</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">Aids digestion</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">Great for weight loss</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">Helps treat urinary disorders</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">Refreshes you during summers</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">Prevents heart disease</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">Reduces stress</span></li>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Easy Stuffed Eggplant Curry - Gutti Vankaya Koora. It is usually made with tender, short and round egg plants (brinjal) be it a white or green or purple (your choice of color) the taste is pure fiery heaven. There are many ways of making this curry, but this is my own easy recipe and for this I am adding stuffed potatoes to give a light twist so that even children can enjoy this recipe and its our family favorite recipe too. A part from its wonderful taste, this recipe provides a very healthy meal, as it is loaded with protein packed peanuts. A good reason to make this dish more often in every ones house.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">1/4 kg Eggplants : 1/4 kg</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">4 to 6 Potatoes / Bangala Dumpa </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1/4th cup Roasted Penut</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1 tsp Red chilli powder</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1 & 1/2tsp <a href="http://savispassions.blogspot.sg/2014/04/home-made-coriander-powder-dhania-powder.html">Coriander powder</a></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1 tsp <a href="http://savispassions.blogspot.sg/2014/04/ginger-garlic-paste.html">Ginger Garlic paste</a></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1/4 tsp Turmeric Powder</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Salt as per Taste</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">2 tbsp Olive Oil</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">1. Dry roast the Peanuts and bring it to room temperature. (To avoid this step and fasten the process, dry roast the peanuts as soon as get it from the shop. Then after bringing them to room temperature, store them in airtight container and use whenever its required.) </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">2. Grind the masala by adding Roasted Peanuts, Red chilli powder, <a href="http://savispassions.blogspot.sg/2014/04/home-made-coriander-powder-dhania-powder.html">Coriander powder</a>, <a href="http://savispassions.blogspot.sg/2014/04/ginger-garlic-paste.html">Ginger Garlic paste</a>, Turmeric Powder and salt by adding less water. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">3. Wash the eggplants and Potatoes and make a plus shape slit and stuff them with the ground masala. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">4. Heat oil in cooker and add the stuffed eggplants and Potatoes. Cook for 2 min then turn all the eggplants and potatoes to cook other side too.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">5. Then add remaining ground masala paste and required amount of water to it. Cover with lid and cook for two wishels. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">6. Open the lid, adjust the taste and cook it further for 2 mins.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">7. Easy Stuffed Eggplant and Potato Curry_Gutti Vankaya Koora with Bangala Dumpa is ready to serve. Serve it with roti, chapati or with white rice.</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-size: large;">U can add Tamarind extract to get tangy taste.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">U can add onion too while grinding masala to get onion spice stuffed brinjal and potato curry.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">U can add fried sesame seeds while grinding masala to get different flavor.</span></li>
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<span style="font-size: large;">1. Eggplant is very low in calories and fats but rich in soluble fiber content.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">2. Eggplant is effective to control high blood cholesterol.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">3. The peel or skin (deep blue/purple varieties) of aubergine has significant amounts of phenolic flavonoid phyto-chemicals called anthocyanins. Scientific studies have shown that these anti-oxidants have potential health effects against cancer, aging, inflammation, and neurological diseases.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">4. This vegetable is an also good source of minerals like manganese, copper, iron and potassium. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">1. Potatoes are nutrient-dense, meaning you receive many nutrients for the amount of calories they have. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">2. The fiber is half soluble, half insoluble, so it helps to keep you regular and helps to lower cholesterol. And slowing down digestion helps to keep you full longer</span><br />
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</span> <span style="font-size: large;">Sabjiwala In India depending on how often you bought from him or how well you knew him, for less price would hand you some green chillies, kadipatta, cilantro, a small piece of ginger and if you haggled enough, he might throw in a lemon too. Some time we get more cilantro or kadipatta, in addition to a lemon, as a reward of loyalty if buy on a daily basis. </span><br />
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<b style="font-size: x-large;">Ingredients required t</b><b style="font-size: x-large;">o Store Green chillies </b><b style="font-size: x-large;">:</b><br />
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</span> <span style="font-size: large;">Fresh Green Chillies</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Paper towel</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Plastic container / ziploc cover </span><br />
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</span> <b><span style="font-size: large;">To Store Green chillies :</span></b><br />
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<li><span style="font-size: large;">Snap off the stem and discard it. At this stage discard the brownish or spoiled green chillies too.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">Take a plastic container place paper towel and put green chillies and cover with one more paper towel before closing the lid (to avoid getting more moisture) then refrigerate them. Or wrap them in paper towels, put them in a ziploc cover and refrigerate them.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">Green chillis are ready to stay fresh for more than a month. Mean while in between check for any browning and spoilage to discard but I no longer waste as many chillies as I did earlier.</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-size: large;">Green chillies are known to have bacteria around the stem. This leads to early spoilage. So as soon as u bring home, snap off and discard the stems.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">Make sure to wash green chillies before using them for cooking.</span></li>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Health Benefits of Green Chillies :</span></b><br />
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<li><span style="font-size: large;">Green chilies are very rich in Vitamin C, which plays an important role in absorption of other vitamins in the body.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">They are strong anti-oxidants and prevent against free radicals.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">Green chilies are rich in dietary fiber which is important for a healthy digestive system.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">They are rich in Vitamin A, which in turn is very good for your eyes and skin.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">According to some studies, green chilies are responsible of reduction in blood sugar levels and can be a boon to diabetics.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">Some studies suggest that Capsaicin, a chemical found in green chilies helps fight against prostrate cancer.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">Green chilies being good anti-oxidants, are good for skin as they help fight against acne and pimples.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">Capsaicin can be an anti-depressant as it releases endorphins ( hormones for good mood ) into the brain.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">Green chilies help prevent lung cancer according to some researches, but there is no solid evidence of it yet.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">The anti-bacterial property of green chilies help keep our body worm free.</span></li>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Lentils are good for so many parts of your life: your body, your blood, your pocketbook, your taste buds, and even the environment. Most recipes with lentils are gluten-free and sugar-free. So here comes the recipe using lentils Adai Rotti.</span><br />
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</span> <b><span style="font-size: large;">Ingredients to prepare Adai Rotti:</span></b><br />
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</span> <span style="font-size: large;">2cups Rice flour</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1/4th cup Curry leaves and coriander leaves finely chopped</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1/2tsp cumin seeds</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1/4th cup grated coconut</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1/4 cup finely chopped onions</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1/4 tsp hing</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Salt as per taste</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">1 cup Channa Dal</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1cup Tuar Dal</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1/2 cup moong Dal</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Green chilli 3</span><br />
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</span> <span style="font-size: large;">1. Soak lentils/Dal's for 1 to 2 hrs and grind them with green chillies using very little water. Let the mixture be coarse, do not grind it like dosa batter.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">2. Take a bowl pour dal paste. Add rice flour, curry leaves, coriander leaves, cumin seeds, grated coconut, onions, hing ad salt and mix well. Prepare rotti dove by adding required amount of water.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">3. Place a Tawa or non stick pan on the medium flame, Greece the pan with ghee or oil. Once the pan is hot place the rotti bater on the centre and pat it into 1/2" thick circle. Roast rotti on both sides till is red. Adai Rotti is ready to serve. Serve with curry leaf chutney and home made ghee.</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-size: large;">Prepare only as many rottis as you want. You can refrigerate the dough and use whenever you want.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">U can add mint paste to this rotti bater to make Mint Adai Rotti.</span></li>
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</span> <span style="font-size: large;">1. Low cost</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">2. High Protein</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">3. High Nutrition</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">4. Low in Fat and Sodium</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">5. Most Alkaline of all Protein Sources</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">6. Easy to Digest and Cook</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">7. High in Cholesterol-Lowering Fiber (both soluble and insoluble)</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I prepare this Gundugole payasam today for Ganesh Chaturthi, but one can make this on any festival. I learnt this recipe from my MIL during last year </span><span style="font-size: large;">Ganesh Chaturthi festival. </span><span style="font-size: large;">The process of making those tiny wheet balls is bit tedious but it is worth the effort. This is our family traditional naivedyam for Lord Ganesha on Ganesh Chaturthi. But u can prepare any day this naivedyam to Lord Ganesha on coming 11 days.</span><br />
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</div><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Ingredients to prepare Gundugole payasam:</b></span><br />
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</span> <span style="font-size: large;">1cup wheat flour</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1cup Channa dal</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1cup Gud / jaggery</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1cup Milk</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Water to boil Gundugole and Channa Dal</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">2 to 3 pinch salt</span><br />
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</b></span> <span style="font-size: large;">1. First make smooth consistency or chapati consistency dove using Wheat flour, salt and water. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">2. Take an empty plate and apply oil on it.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">3.Take some dough in your hand, and using your fingers make small balls as shown in picture (the smaller the balls, the better the taste. it all depends on your patience). If the dough keeps sticking to you hand, smear little oil to your fingers to continue making the balls. This is the most time consuming process but the end product makes you forget all the pain you have taken while making it.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">4. After you finish making all the balls, transwer it to a container add water to it and place in pressure cooker. In another container add Channa dal and water place this too in pressure cooker and cover it with lid. Cook them for two wishals.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">5. Once the pressure drops open the cooker. Place a vessel on stove and pore the cooked Gundugole and Channa dal with water. To this add Gud / Jaggery, once the water starts boil add boiled milk and cook for 2 min and switch off the stove. Or when ever u are serving add boiled milk and serve.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">6. Taste it at this point of time and adjust the thickness and sweetness of payasam by adding more milk or Gud / Jaggery to suit your taste buds. Do not boil for long as the mixture might curdle up sometimes.</span><br />
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<ul><li><span style="font-size: large;">Jaggery can be replaced with sugar in this recipe.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">If you do not have time to make those tiny wheat balls, u can prepare them one day before and sun dry it and store it in a box. When ever u are preparing this recipe u can use this dried Gundogole to fasten your cooking process on festive days.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">If you do not have time to make those tiny wheat balls, you can use a sev maker(slightly big holes) to press them into long cylinders. You do not need to steam them, you can press them directly into the milk-water mixture and boil it until they float and then add jaggery and boil for some time.</span></li>
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</span> <span style="font-size: large;">1. Controls Obesity (especially in women)</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">2. Improves body metabolism</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">3. Prevents Type 2 Diabetes</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">4. Reduces Chronic Inflammation</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">5. Prevents Gallstones</span><br />
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