CHANNA SATTHU

CHANNA SATTU  IS VERY GOOD FOR HEALTH. IT GIVES INSTANT ENERGY.

Take 1 sp of sattu powder ,add little salt , pinch chat masala ,and 1 cup luke warm water.
Mix well and drink daily.

IF IT IS ROASTED CHANNA WITH SKIN , 1ST REMOVE THE  SKIN AND POWDER IT .
(U CAN EVEN ADD ROASTED JEERA AND POWDER IT )

TUDHUVALAI DOSA

SOLANUM TRILOBATUM / TUDHUVALAI  is a thorny creeper , which bears a purple flower and a small fruit. The whole plant is used as medicine and a home remedy for variuos condition.
it can be cooked to make tasty and healthy  dishes.

HEALTH BENEFITS:
contains natural steroid.
Has been traditionally used to treat respiratory disease.
Good for cough.
cures astma

CLEAN THE THDHUVALAI  LEAVES ,(there will be small thorns, so cut the thorns.)
 MAKE DOSAI IN A TAWA and add the leaves (5) .cook both sides .
remove and serve with chutney.

ALSI PODI

FLAX SEEDS  alasi

The benefits of Flax seed are numerous and this tiny brownish seed is packed with micronutrients, vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and healthy cholesterol that help fight several ailments such as, diabetes, heart disease, cancer, hot flashes.  A single table spoon of ground flax seeds contain 2 grams of poly-unsaturated fatty acids.

• NEEDED
• flax seeds - 100 gms 
• urad dal -  2 tbsp
• red chilly  - 5
• jeera / cumin seeds - 3/4 tsp
• tamarind - small marble size
• salt 

• METHOD
• Dry roast flax seeds on medium heat . leave it to cool.
• dry roast urad dal and red chilli until dal turns golden brown .
• dry roast jeera and tamarind separately .
• dry grind everything together with needed salt to a slightly coarse powder.
• store it  in a air tight container.

• can have it with idly , dosa  
• or you can mix this podi with steaming hot rice  topped with ghee.

KACHU CURRY

Kachu (taro)  is nothing but arbi big in size.some kachu may

Cause itching even while chopping.add little tamarind Water  to kachu and  fry.

NEEDED:

Kachu -1 peel skin and cubed (same like aloo)
Chilly powder
Salt
Oil
Mustard, urad dal
Haldi
Hing
little Amchur powder

METHOD:

• In a kadai add little oil and temper mustard , urad dal.
• then add the kachu , chilly powder , hing ,haldi, salt, amchur powder.
• sprinkle little water , close the lid cook .
• add little oil  and  fry till  brown and soft.
• good with rice...............

DRAGON FRUIT MILKSHAKE

NEEDED;
1 dragon fruit - take out the flesh alone
milk - 2 cups
sugar  or honey to ur taste
1 drop vanilla essence
vanilla ice cream

• in a mixer add  the dragon fruit ,vanilla essence, sugar, add little milk and grind to a paste .
• then again add milk little by little and turn the mixer slightly. ( c it doesnt pour out)
• transfer it to a cup , add vanilla icecream  on top and serve.

RAJI KANJI ( salted)

Ragi is the richest source of calcium among plant food.
( natural calcium for children , helps in development of bones.)
Regular consumption reduces the risk of diabetes.
Contains amino acids which helps to bring dowm cholesterol level , by eliminating excess fat from liver.
Helps in relaxing the body naturally.

NEEDED
Ragi flour - 2 tbsp
Butter milk - 1 cup
Salt
1 tsp oil,  mustard , curry leaves
Greem chilly  or roasted moremillagai(2)
Hing

METHOD

• In a pan add 2 tbsp ragi flour , add 1 cup water,  mix without lumps .
• Keep on flame , and cook till it is little thick.(semi solid,  like batter)
• Add buttermilk , mix well. 
• Remove and allow it to cool . 
• In a wok add 1 tsp oil roast the moremilagai , then add mustard .
• Remove and add to the ragi mix .
• Then add salt , hing .
• Add corriander or curry leaves . 
• Mix well and serve.

CUCUMBER SUBJI

NEEDED:

3 cucumber - peel skin and cut medium size
1 carrot (big)- cut small
1 Capsicum- ( big) - cut medium
1 tomato - chopped
Salt
Chilly powder
Hing
Turmeric powder
1/ 2 tsp sugar
2 tsp oil , mustard,
jeera- 1 tsp

METHOD

• In a wok add 2 tsp oil and temper mustard, jeera.  
• Then add the carrot and fry for few minutes. 
• Then add water as required and close the lid . 
• Cook on medium flame for few minutes.  
• Remove the lid and add cucumber,  tomato,  capsicum . 
• Add hing,  turmeric powder,  salt,  chilly powder.  
• Add 1/2 tsp sugar. 
• Again close the lid and cook for few minutes, till carrot and cucumber is done. 
• Remove the lid . ( if  its watery , cook for few more minutes. )
• Add curry leaves and remove.  
• Good with roti ......

BANANA

  

SWEET POTATO CURRY

BENEFITS OF SWEET POTATO:

1.  They are high in vitamin B6.  Vitamin B6 helps reduce the chemical homocysteine in our bodies.  Homocysteine has been linked with degenerative diseases, including the prevention of heart attacks.

2. They are a good source of vitamin C.  Which plays an important role in bone and tooth formation, digestion, and blood cell formation.
It helps accelerate wound healing.

3.  They contain Vitamin D which  plays an important role in our energy levels, moods, and helps to build healthy bones, heart, nerves, skin, and teeth, and it supports the thyroid gland.

4.  Sweet potatoes contain iron. we need the mineral iron to have adequate energy, but iron plays other important roles in our body, including red and white blood cell production, resistance to stress, proper im­mune functioning, and the metabolizing of protein, among other things.

5.  Sweet potatoes are a good source of mag­nesium, which is the relaxation and anti-stress mineral.

NEEDED:

sweet potato - wash nicely , peel skin and cubed .salt
hing
haldi/ turmeric
curry leaves
oil, mustard , jeera

TO ROAST and GRIND:
channa dal 3 tsp
dhaniya - 1 tsp
red chilly
( this measurement is just an approx, depends on the qty of the vegetables.)
roast and grind the above said items to a powder. let this powder b very spicy.

METHOD;

• Temper mustard jeera in 2 tsp oil.
• then add the vegetable , sprinkle some water , add haldi, hing.
• close the lid  and  cook for few min .
• then remove the lid , add salt  and cook till the sweetpotato is done.
• then add the ground powder, mix well , cook for 2 min .
• garnish with corriander and remove.

VEGAN FOOD

DID U KNOW

    

   

LEMON RICE

HEALTH BENEFITS OF LEMON:

1. lemon has strong anti bacterial, anti viral &  immune boosting powers.

 2.lemon juice is a digestive  aid & liver cleanser , which helps in weight loss.

3.lemon contains citric acid , bio flavonoids, vitamin C, pectin, calcium- which promotes immunity & fights infection.

NEEDED:

Cooked rice
1 lemon
turmeric powder- 1 tsp
green chilly- chopped
salt
3 - 4  tsp oil
1tsp mustard
1/2 tsp urad dal.
1 tsp channa dal
curry leaves

METHOD :

• Temper mustard , u.dal , channa dal, in oil. add the green chillies, curry leaves & haldi .
•  now add this to the  cooked rice  .
•  add salt & squeeze the lemon juice .
•  mix well & serve.

ORANGE BURFI

HEALTH BENEFITS:

• ORANGE is rich in citrus limonoids, which helps to prevent cancer.
• prevents kidney disease.
• since they are full of soluble fibre , it helps in lowering  cholesterol.
• relieves constipation.
• rich in potassium , an electrolyte mineral responsible for  helping the heart  function well.
• full of vitamin C, which protects the cells by neutralizing free radicals. so they lower the risk of diseases.

ORANGE BURFI:

 

NEEDED:
kamala orange juice -  1 cup  ( 3- 4 big oranges u need )
(remove the outer skin of the orange( orange rid). take 3 segments in ur hand & squeeze it. repeat till u get 1 cup juice. atlast  filter  the juice & keep aside)

arrow root powder - 1 cup
sugar - 1 1/4 cup
mawa - 150 gms

finely chopped orange rid - 1/2 cup
(take  the outer cover of the orange.u can see 1 side orange color , other side white color . using a knife  or peeler  scrap the white portion. then finely chop the orange rid)

orange essence -  4 drops
orange emulsion - 2 drops
orange red  color
ghee - 4 tsp

METHOD:

• in a thick  bottomed pan   add the mawa & stir for 2 min & remove . this  we are  doing to soften the mawa.
• now in the same pan add 2 tsp ghee & the  arrowroot powder.
• stir for 1 min & add sugar, orange juice, chopped orange rid, essence, emulsion, & color.
• cook in medium flame for 5 - 10 min.
• then add the mawa, mix well.
• stir continuous  so that it doesnt stick to the bottom.
• stir till u get the desired burfi consistency. ,, it will leave ghee  on the sides.
• remove &  spread  on a greased  plate. ( apply ghee on a plate & keep it ready)
• allow it to set & then put pieces.

NOTE :
this  burfi will be very soft.
the white part in the orange rid will be  bitter ,so it has to be removed.

RASAVANGI

NEEDED:
1/4  - 1/2  kg brinjal -cut to  big pieces
toovar dal - 1/4 cup ( approx)
tamarind pulp - 1 cup
hing
haldi
salt
sugar - 1/2 tsp (opt)
tempering- mustard, urad dal,curry leaf, 1 red chilly, ..

TO ROAST & GRIND:
1/2 cup grated coconut
2 tsp - dhaniya
red chilly
2 sp channa dal / kadalai parupu
roast & grinnd to a paste adding water as req.

METHOD:
pressure cook toovar dal & keep aside.
temper mustard , urad dal, curry leaves. add the brinjal & the tamarind pulp.
add hing , haldi. add water if req . cook till the brinjal becomes soft.
then add the ground paste , salt, & the toovar dal..... ( 1/2 tsp sugar)
cook in medium flame,  till it comes to a boil. remove.

NOTE:
 instead of brinjal u can do with white pumpkin also.

BEETROOT SALAD

 

 

 

HEALTH BENEFITS  OF BEETROOT:

• helps to reduce blood pressure.
• it contains abandunt supply of folic acid ,which is very good for the pregnant mom
• it contains  large amount of soluble fibre,flavanoids,betacyanin.this  reduces plaque formation * BETACYANIN gives purplish red color to the veg  & is also a powerful antioxidant.
• keeps diabetes under check.

NEEDED:

2 beetroot - grated
salt
1 green chilly- chopped
1/2 lemon
1tsp oil, 1tsp mustard

METHOD:

•  temper mustard in 1 tsp oil & add the green chilly.
• remove & add this to the grated beetroot.
• add salt. squeeze 1/2 lemon & mix well .

PUDINA RICE

Mint is used as a medicinal herb to treat stomach ache and chest pains, and it is commonly used in the form of tea as a home remedy to help alleviate stomach pain.
 IT IS GOOD FOR ACIDITY.

 mint leaves are used to whiten teeth.

 Mint tea is a diuretic.

 A common use is as an antipruritic, especially in insect bite treatments (often along with camphor).

 The strong, sharp flavor and scent of mint is sometimes used as a milddecongestant for illnesses such as the common cold. 

NEEDED:
pudina/ mint leaves - 1 handful
green chilly
1/2 lemon
groundnut - 2 tsp
cooked rice
3 tsp oil, mustard - for tempering
salt
haldi (opt)

METHOD:

• grind pudina ,green chilly to a smooth paste. add salt & squeeze 1/2 lemon .
• mix well &  keep aside.( make it little spicy )
• temper mustard in 2 tsp oil . add the groundnut , haldi .
• then add the pudina paste. cook for 1 min & add the cooked rice.
• mix well & remove .

APPLE KHEER

HEALTH BENEFITS OF APPLE:

1. FIGHTS ALZHEIMERS:
apple contain quercetin, a powerful antioxident that protects brain cells from degeneration.eat the skin to get maximum disease fighting compounds.
2.PREVENT COLON CANCER:
when the natural fibre in apples ferments in the colon , it  produces chemicals that help fight the formation of cancer cells.
3. STABILIZE BLOOD SUGAR:
 apples r  loaded with soluble fibre, which slows the digestion of food and  the entry of glucose into the  blood stream.
4.FEND OFF HEART DISEASE:
 a fresh apple is an ideal snack.
5. BOOST GUM HEALTH.
  AND A FEW RISKS
1. PESTICIDES:
becoz  apples r vulnerable to worms, and  inscets, they r usually sprayed with pesticides several times.  always wash the fruit bef  eating.and  consider peeling waxed apple.
2. ALLERGIES:sulphur dioxide  is often added to dried apples to preserve moistness and  color which may provoke allergic reation.


APPLE KHEER:

NEEDED:

4 apple- peel skin , discard the middle part with seed and  GRATE
1 lr - milk
kaju - 10- 15
small piece dalchini/ pattai
1/2 tsp elachi powder
sugar to ur taste

 METHOD :

• grind  kaju, dalchini, elachi    and  1/2 the portion of the grated apple.(add little water  or milk if req)
• take a thick bottomed pan . pour 1/2 lr milk and  the remaining grated apple.
• cook in medium flame. when the milk comes to a boil add the ground paste and  the remaining milk 
• cook for 10 - 15 min on a low flame , stirring occasionally.
• remove  and  add the sugar . mix well .

NOTE:
if the apple is very sour , the milk may curdle.thats why 1/2 the  milk is added 1st .
kaju acts as a binding agent .

KOKUM JUICE

KOKUM JUICE IS NOT  ONLY DELICIOUS BUT ALSO HAS A LOT OF HEALTH BENEFITS.
IT IS RICH IN MINERALS LIKE POTASSIUM, MAGNESIUM & MANGANESE.

1. it cools the body  & is a popular summer  drink .
2. it promotes cell re generation & repair.
3. it stabilizes liver function.
4. kokum hellps in weight loss.
5. it gives relief from gastic problem like acidity,constipation , & indigestion.

NEEDED:

kokum syrup - 2 tsp
1 cup water
sugar - 1 tsp
a pinch salt
pepper jeera powder - sprinkle on top.

METHOD:

• mix all the above said . ur juice is ready

hara channa

Fresh green chickpeas are the winter food that tastes super good.Popular seasonal treat of India, fresh ones are a true delight. it is best eaten raw or roasted. can combine this with any vegetable . can add a little in ur kuttu, mixed subjee etc .

How to Select:
Look for green, shiny and pliable pods; beans should fill pods well. Avoid pods with signs of drying. When buying shelled beans, choose plump beans with green to greenish-white skins. Avoid the ones with brown blemishes or shriveled skins.

The green chick peas have a wealth of nutrients like energy, protein, calcium and iron .


HARA CHANA SUBZI:

NEEDED:
fresh hara chana - 1 cup
potato - 1 big - peel skin & cut big pieces.
hing
haldi
salt
oil, mustard , jeera

TO GRIND:
ginger - small piece
green chilly
corriander - very little 
little grated coconut
grind this to a paste adding water as req.

METHOD:

• pressure cook hara chana , potato  together and keep aside.
• temper mustard , jeera  in 2 tsp oil and add the cooked hara chana aloo . 
• add the hing,  haldi , salt  and the paste.
• add 1/2 sugar.
• cook for few min till it comes to a boil. remove.
• good with roti, pulav........................