Chicken Roast Recipe

Ingredients: Chicken                   -1kg Coriander powder    -2 tbsp Meat masala powder-2 1/2tbsp Turmeric powder      -1 tsp Salt as required Cinnamon sticks       -2-3sticks Fennel seeds           ...

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Papaya Mango Salad

Ingredients: Ripe Papaya    - 2 cups cubed Ripe mango      - 2 cups cubed Apple               - 1/2 cup cubed Onion               - 1/2 cup cubed Cucumber        -  1/2 cup cubed Raisins             ...

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Dates Cakes - Sugarless And Eggless

Ingredients: Dates paste          - 1 cup Or  Dates                  - 28 no:s Milk                    -  1 cup Oil                     ...

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Curd ( Yogurt ) - Kerala Food Recipe

Ingredients Milk - 1litre Curd - 1tsp Lemon juice - 1/2tsp How to prepare =► Boil milk without adding water. Let it cool a bit =► When it is slightly warm, pour it into a glass or ceramic bowl. Add 1tsp of curd1/2tsp of lemon juice and mix well. =► Close the lid and keep it aside for 8 hours in hot weather and up to 16 hours in cold weather. We can get thick curd and keep it in refrigerator....

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Beans Thoran ( Upperi ) - Kerala Food

This is a simple & tasty side dish for lunch.I used here only a few ingredients. Ingredients Beans - 250gm Garlic pods - 3nos Green chilly - 2 or 3 Grated coconut - 2tps Mustard seeds - 1/4tsp Curry leaves - a few Oil - 2tsp Salt - as rqd How to prepare =► Cut beans into very small pieces. =► Heat oil in a pan . Add mustard seeds and when they crack add curry leaves, beans, salt...

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Ragi Puttu - Finger millet

  Ragi(Finger millet) is a kind of millet and good for diabetics, cholesterol and general health. It is extremely rich in calcium and is very beneficial for women over the age of 35-40. It is also given to infants. Ingredients Ragi flour - 1cup Water - ¼-1/2cup Grated coconut - 3tsp Salt - as rqd How to prepare =►It is as similar as preparing rice flour puttu. Instead...

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Rava Uppumavu - Kerala Food Recipe

  Uppumavu, as the name suggests is an amalgam of two words uppu (salt) and maavu (flour). This is a south Indian breakfast dish. It is a favorite among housewives as it is easy to be made. Ingredients Rava(sooji) -1cup Choped onion -1/2cup Green chillies -3nos Grated ginger -1/2tsp Grated garlic -1/2tsp Grated coconut(optional) -2tsp Mixed vegetables(carrot, beans,green peas,and...

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Onion Tomato Uthappam - Kerala Food

    It is a south Indian dish and is a form of thick dosha(dosa).It is usually made with left over Idly or dosha batter. Let us see how Onion-Tomato Uthappam is made. Ingredients Idly or dosha batter - 2cup Chopped Onion - 1/2cup Chopped Tomato - 1/4cup Sliced Green chilies - 6nos Curry leaves&Cilantro - a few Oil - 1tsp How to prepare =►Preheat tava or...

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Delicious Food Kaalan - Kerala Food

Kaalan is a Keralite dish made using yogurt, coconut and vegetables. Kaalan is very thick and is served as a part of Sadhya. Whether it is Onam Sadhya. Marriage Sadhya or any Sadhya it is incomplete without Kaalan. The preparation of this sour dish differs in different part of Kerala. This was the first dish that my mother in law taught me to make. Ingredients Raw banana -...

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Diabetic Recipe - Eggplant Lasagna

                 You save time with this recipe because you don`t precook the noodles. This is another meatless meal that your whole family will enjoy. You can substitute 1 1/2 cups of fresh sliced vegetables, such as zucchini, for each layer of eggplant. ...

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Diabetic Food Recipe - Grilled Chicken Breasts With Fruit Salsa

Additional nutritional info: Calories From Fat: 54; Fiber: 3 grams; Sugars: 25 grams. Diabetic food recipe Ingredients Fruit Salsa: 2 cans (8 oz each) crushed pineapple, packed in juice, drained 1 mango, peeled and cubed 1/2 papaya, peeled and cubed 2 Tbsp rice vinegar 1 Tbsp finely minced cilantro 1 Tbsp minced red pepper Grilled Chicken: 2 whole chicken breasts, boned, skinned, halved (10 oz meat each) 2 tsp olive oil Garnish: Kiwi slices Directions In a medium bowl, combine...

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Diabetic Food Recipe

With damage to the nervous system, a person with diabetes may not be able to feel his or her feet properly. Normal sweat secretion and oil production that lubricates the skin of the foot is impaired. These factors together can lead to abnormal pressure on the skin, bones, and joints of the foot during walking and can lead to breakdown of the skin of the foot. Sores may develop. Here is a basic meal plan that anyone can expand upon. You can’t go wrong if you stick with whole grains, fresh...

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Moong Dal Kheer Recipe - Parippu Payasam

                 One of the sweetest dish of south India, easy to make and readily available ingredients makes it a flavor to cherish. A very good healthy payasam. Ingredients Yellow split Moong dal – 1/2cup (Cherupayar parippu) Jaggery (Sarkkara) – 3-4cubes Coconut Milk – ½ cup Cashew nuts – 6nos Cardamom...

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Cabbage Upperi Thoran Recipe -

           Ingredients Grated cabbage – 1cup Green chilies – 3nos Grated Garlic – 2nos Finely chopped Onion – 3tsp Grated coconut – 2tsp Dry red chilies – 2nos Curry leaves – A few Turmeric powder - 1/4tsp Mustard seeds – 1/4tsp Oil – 1tsp Salt – as rqd How to Prepare =►Heat oil in a pan, add mustard seeds and allow it to splutter. =►Add dry...

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Malabar Chicken Curry Recipe - Nadan Kozhi Curry

This is the traditional chicken masala curry made on a regular basis in my mom’s house. She makes it when there are impromptu guests for breakfast with pathiris, or for dinner with neichoru or madikki pathiri. For a long time, I had been adding variations to this recipe, but gradually gravitated away it, finally forgetting the original recipe. So it was a pleasure to get it back from my mom...

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Chicken with Roasted Spices Recipe - Varutharacha Kozhi Curry

Some curries are traditional... plenty of coriander, plenty of coconut milk, a whiff of spices, an amalgamation of masalas...They taste the best with the salty coastal air, the rush and the sound of rain... But if its raining outside, making them at home and a taste of it with pathiri or puttu.... can transport you in a second to somewhere else, melding with the pumpkins, the September rush...

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Cheera Thoren Recipe - Amaranthus Thoren

Today I am putting up the recipe for Cheera thoren. I planted some seeds of red cheera in my garden but when they started growing I got a mixture of green and red leaves infact it was neither red nor green, but I am happy as this is one of the tastiest cheera I have got. Cheera is very healthy as it is very rich in vitamins and minerals (http://www.tropilab.com/amaranth.html). Ingredients:- 1....

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Whole Wheat Sweet Appam Recipe

Know what you Eat - Whole Wheat is rich in dietary fiber. High fiber foods reduces cholestrol in the digestive system that would otherwise end in the blood stream. Coconut is fruit rich in protein and helps to keep your soft wrinkle free. Panela(jaggery) is a nutritious form of sugar and rich in iron. Cooking Time - 15 minsPreparation Time -10 mins Serves - Makes around 10 Ingredients Whole...

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Upside Down Pineapple Cherry Cake Recipe - Eggless

Know What You Eat: My First upside down cake..I always wanted to make an upside down cake and when I saw this recipe, it sounded interesting. Also, this happens to be an egg less one. Now don’t you believe that everything happens for a reason ;)?  I got lot of pineapples from framers market the other day, thinking I will juice it everyday, up till 2 days we enjoyed fresh pineapple and...

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Spinach And Garlic Pasta Recipe

 Spinach and Garlic Pasta is super easy to prepare and it gets done in minutes. More on Spinach apart from a healthy greens it is good to clear up acne and maintain healthy skin, and it is easy to use spinach for acne treatment.Just blend the spinach with little water and apply it to your face as acne mask for 20 minutes. It will help your skin to remove dirt, oil, and inflammation. You...

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Manga Pulli Recipe - Mango Curry

manga kuttan is one of my favourites...........during the mango season we often make it........here is the recipe Ingredients: raw or ripe mango-4 buttermilk-1/2 glass grated coconut-1/2 coconut chilli powder-1tsp turmeric-1/2tsp cumin seeds-1/2tsp curry leaves cumin seeds-1/2 tsp whole red chilli-1 salt oil jaggery(optional)-according to taste(I like it very sweet) Wash the mangoes well...

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Cabbage Upperi Recipe - Kerala Food

One of my Hubby's favourites..... Very simple and fast !!!!!! Heres how you can make it...... Ingredients:cabbage-1cup chopped coconut-1/2 grated green chilli-2 garlic-3 shallots-3 cumin seed-1/2tsp urad dal-1/2 tsp mustard seed-1/2 tsp curry leaves salt oil Grind coconut with green chilli,garlic,shallots and cumin seeds(just grind it once, don't make it a paste).In a pan heat oil and splutter...

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Fish Curry Recipe - Kerala Food

Ingredients:1/2 kg medium sized fish pieces 1/2 cup thick coconut milk 1/4 tsp fenugreek powder 3 tamarind piece/kudampulli soaked in 1/4 cup hot water 1cup water 2 stick curry leaves 1 cup water salt as required For masala:1 big onion 6no shallots 2 green chillies 1tbsp ginger pieces 4 garlic pieces 1 tbsp coriander powder 11/4 tsp chilli powder 1/4 tsp turmeric powder 1 big tomato cut into...

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Cherupayar Papaya Thoran Recipe - Kerala Food

Ingredients:-1 cup cherupayar 1/2cup grated raw papaya 1/2cup grated coconut 4 shallots 3 garlic 1 green chilli(according to the taste) 1/2 tsp turmeric powder 1 tsp mustard seeds 1/2 tsp jeera curry leaves coconut oil salt to taste Cook moong dal.Crush the coconut along with shallots,turmeric,garlic, green chilli and salt.Heat oil in a pan.Splutter mustard seeds and jeera.Add curry leaves...

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Easy And Healthy Carrot Soup

This 5-star soup has a secret ingredient-orange juice.serve it hot or cold. Ingredients:2 big carrots,peeled and chopped 1 onion,chopped 8-10 peppercorns 1"piece ginger,chopped 1 potato,peeled and chopped 4 cups vegetable stock or water juice of one orange or 1/2 cup ready made orange juice 2tbsp chopped coriander 3/4 tsp salt to taste pepper Saute onion,peppercorns and ginger in a pan till onion...

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Egg Curry Recipe

Ingredients:3 eggs 2 onion 1 tomato 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste 1 green chilli(according to taste) 1 cup thick coconut milk 1 tsp chilli powder 1/2 tsp turmeric powder 2 tsp coriander powder 1/2 tsp garam masala 1/2 tsp cumin seeds Curry leaves 1 cup water Salt Oil Boil eggs and remove the shell.Heat oil in a pan . splutter cumin seeds.Add curry leaves , onion and green chilli.Saute till the onion...

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Chicken Ularthyathu Recipe

Ingredients: 1 kg chicken 1tbsp ginger -garlic paste 1 tsp pepper powder 1/2 tsp turmeric powder 2 tsp chilli powder 1 tsp garam masala 3 big onions,chopped 2 big tomato,chopped 1 tsp vinegar salt to taste 5 tbsp coconut oil Method:Marinate chicken with ginger-garlic paste,pepper powder,turmeric,salt and vinegar for 2hrs.Heat oil in a pan,add onion and saute untill it become light brown.Add chilli...

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Delicious Tomato Chicken Recipe

Ingredients: 1 kg chicken 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste 1o no green chilli(according to taste) 1 tsp pepper powder 1/2 kg tomato 100gm butter salt to taste 3 tsp oil for frying+1tsp for marination curry leaves Grind green chillies along with ginger-garlic paste.Marinate the chicken with this ginger-garlic-green chilli paste,pepper powder,salt and oil for 1 hr.Puree the tomato without adding water...

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Pepper Chicken Recipe - Delicious

Ingredients:-1 kg chicken pieces 1 big onion 1 cup tomato puree 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste 1 tsp chilli powder 1 tsp coriander powder 1/2 tsp turmeric powder 2 tbsp pepper powder 1 cinnamon stick 5 staranise 3 tbsp butter curry leaves salt coriander leaves Grind onion,ginger-garlic paste,chilli powder,coriander powder,turmeric powder,1 tbsp pepper powder,2 tsp chicken masala into a smooth paste.Marinate...

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Paneer Makhani Recipe

I love paneer.I like it in all forms .Be it a curry,dry one, cutlet, any thing will do.So every week I will try to experiment a new dish with paneer.This week I tried this dish.This lip smacking preparation is popular in almost all Indian states...originally of north India,every state adds a distinct touch to this recipe.I got this recipe from Tarla dalal's Punjabi subjis.Ingredients : 2 1/2...

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Tuna Thoran Recipe - Kerala Special Food

Here is recipe for canned tuna.I never had tuna before.This is the first time am making it and it came out very well .So I thought I will share it with you. Ingredients:2 canned tuna fish 1 large tomato chopped 1 large onion sliced 1/2 cup grated coconut 1 tsp finely sliced ginger 3-4 pods crushed garlic 3 green chillies 1/2 tsp mustard seeds 1 tsp chilli powder 1 tsp coriander powder 1 tsp...

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Broccoli Manchurian Recipe - Delicious

Broccoli manchurian is one of my favorite side dishes.Broccoli is low in calories but dense in nutriants.It is considered as women's super food..coz it is rich in folic acid,antioxidents especially carotines,vitamines A&C which helps to boost immune system. Ingredients:1 medium sized broccoli 1 large onion 2-3tbsp tomato ketch up 2 tsp soya sauce 1/2 tsp ginger paste 3-4 garlic pods cut...

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Ivy Gourd Recipe - Katta Meeta Kovakka

ingredients:250gm kovakka(ivy gourd) 2 tsp oil 1/4 tsp cumin seed 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste 2 green chillies cut into small pieces 1 big onion cut into small pieces 1 tomato cut length wise 1/2 tsp turmeric powder 1 tsp chilli powder 1 tsp coriander powder 2 tsp tamarind pulp soaked in water 1 tsp sugar salt coriander leaves Cut kovakka lengthwise into 4.Sprinkle some salt and keep it aside.Heat...

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Easy Tomato Curry Recipe

Ingredients:3 tomatoes 1/2 cup grated coconut 1 tsp chilli powder 1/2 tsp turmeric powder 2 tsp chicken masala 3 tsp coconut oil 1 tsp mustard seeds 6 shallots chopped finely curry leaves salt 1 dried red chilli water Cut tomatoes into small pieces.Grind coconut with chilli powder,turmeric and chicken masala into a fine paste.Heat oil in a pan and splutter the mustard seeds.Add shallots,curry...

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Cherupayar Puzhukku Recipe - Whole Moong Dal

Ingredients: 1/2 cup cherupayar (whole moong dal) 2 raw plantain cut into small pieces 1/2 cup grated coconut 4 pods garlic 2 green chillies 3 shallots 1 tsp chilli powder 1/2 tsp turmeric powder salt 1 tsp coconut oil Cook cherupayar with enough water,chilli powder,turmeric powder in a pressure cooker.Add salt and plantain.Cook for some time till plantains are done.Grind coconut with shallots,garlic,green...

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Kerala Vegetable Biryani Recipe

Sunday is usually a very lazy day.......... don't like to spend much time in the kitchen ......so i try and make some thing real quick for lunch ........ that way i can go out and spend time with my hubby.............usually the menu includes veg pulav or fried rice with tomato raita..........this week i made veg Biryani with pomegranate raita........ Although pomegranates have high nutritive...

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Quick Mutter Recipe - Paneer Masala

Ingredients:1 chopped onion 1tsp ginger-garlic paste 1tsp chilli powder 1/2 tsp turmeric powder 2tsp coriander powder 1 1/2 tsp chicken masala 1 finely chopped tomato 1/2 cup cooked peas 1/2 cup paneer salt Heat oil in a pan.Add onion and saute till it changes colour.Now add ginger -garlic paste and saute till raw odour vanishes....

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