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Jeera Rice-Rice with cumin seeds

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Jeera Rice (Photo credit: easycooking ) Jeera rice is a quick to make recipe recipe which can be made even with left-over rice. Ingredients: Rice-2 cups,cooked Cumin seeds/jeera-2 teaspoons Curry leaves-5-6 Onion-1/2,finely sliced Green chilli-2,slit Cashew nuts-4-5,broken Salt to taste Oil-2 teaspoons Method: -Heat a pan and add 2 teaspoons of oil. -Add the cumin seeds and let it splutter.Next,add the curry leaves,slit green chillies and cashew nuts. -Stir for 1 minute and add finely sliced onions ans cook till the onions turn golden in colour. -Now add the rice and salt and mix well. -Serve hot with roasted papad and dal fry.
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Sprouts Salad-A healthy salad for summer

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Green moong dal sprouts with some tomatoes,carrots and cucumber along with some boiled chanas make this salad very healthy,nutritious and equally appetizing. Ingredients: Green moong dal sprouts-1 cup Bengal gram-3 tablespoons,soaked and boiled Tomatoes-1,finely chopped Cucumber-1/2,finely chopped Carrot-1,peeled and grated Onion-1/4,finely chopped Green chilli-1,finely chopped Lime juice-2 teaspoons Fresh coriander leaves-3 teaspoons,finely chopped Chaat masala- 1 teaspoon, Rock salt-a pinch Salt-1/4 teaspoon Method: -Take a large bowl and mix all the ingredients and toss well.
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Spring Onion Chutney

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I got this delicious recipe from a friend.She used the spring onion greens and not the bulbs.The spring onion gives the chutney a nice taste and smell too.You can use this chutney as sandwich spread or simple have it wit rice,puri or parathas. So here goes the spring onion recipe. Ingredients: Spring Onion greens -2 bunches Green mango-a small piece,peeled and finely chopped Fresh scraped coconut-2 teaspoons Green chilli-1 small Salt to taste Oil-1 teaspoon Method: - Finely chop the spring onion greens. -Heat 1 teaspoon oil in a pan and add the chopped spring onions and fry it till they are slightly cooked. -Take a mixer jar and add the fried spring onions and all the above ingredients and blend to make a nice smooth paste.
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Awesome Health Benefits of Banana

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Healthy Indian Meal Plan for Kids (Lunchbox + Tiffin Ideas)

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Easy Stuffed Bhindi(stuffed Okra with simple spices)

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  A Classic Indian Veg Recipe Everyone Loves Stuffed Bhindi, or Bharwa Bhindi, is a much-loved Indian dish that transforms simple okra into a flavorful, nutritious sabzi. With a handful of pantry spices and 15–20 minutes of cooking, this dry sabzi fits right into everyday lunches, tiffin boxes, or festive thalis. 🥄 Ingredients   250g fresh bhindi (okra) 2 tbsp besan (gram flour) 1 tsp coriander powder ½ tsp cumin powder ½ tsp red chilli powder ½ tsp turmeric Salt to taste 1–2 tbsp oil Optional: A pinch of amchur (dry mango powder) or chaat masala 👩‍🍳 Instructions   1. Wash & dry the bhindi completely. Slit each one lengthwise without cutting through. 2. In a bowl, mix all the dry spices and besan to create the stuffing. 3. Stuff each bhindi with the mixture carefully. 4. Heat oil in a non-stick pan. Place bhindi in a single layer. 5. Cook on low heat, gently flipping every few minutes until tender and golden. 6. Serve hot with roti, dal, or plain curd rice. ...
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