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Papad is a dried lentil chip which has been mixed with some spices like pepper and garlic.This recipe is a great appetizer and I have used roasted urad dal with garlic papad.You can also make it with fried papads. Ingredients: Urad dal papad-4 medium size Tomatoes-4 teaspoons,finely chopped Onions-5 teaspoons,finely chopped Green chillies-2 teaspoons Green coriander leaves-2 teaspoons,finely chopped Lime juice-2 teaspoons Kala namak/salt-a pinch for each papad Method: -Roast the papad over mediun heat on a gas stove flipping the sides.Do not burn the papads. -Mix all the above ingredients in a bowl. -Spread the salad over each papad and serve immediately.

Broken wheat also called dalia is a product of wheat and has all the benefits of wheat  in addition to the nutrient rich outer bran and the germ of wheat.It is also rich in calcium, iron and phosphorous.This recipe is ideal for growing children as their little bodies need lots of carbohydrate,vitamins and minerals.It is also high in fiber. Ingredients: Broken wheat-1 cup Split Moong Dal(yellow)-1/4 cup Carrot-1/2,finely chopped Green peas-1/2 cup Cauliflower-3-4 florets,chopped Onion-1/2,finely chopped Turmeric powder-1/2 teaspoon Green chilli-1,finely chopped Cumin seeds-1/4 teaspoon Green coriander leaves-2 teaspoons,finely chopped Salt to taste Oil-1 teaspoon Water-3 cups Method: -Dry roast the dalia on medium flame till you get a nice aroma. -Take a pressure cooker and heat 1 teaspoon of oil in it. -Add the cumin seeds and let it crackle. -Add onions and green chillies and saute till it becomes translucent. -Now add the moong dal and fry it for another ...

Winters can be hard on health.While most of us prefer staying indoors and sipping hot cup of tea and soups,it is also a good time to enjoy all the seasonal fresh green veggies, fruits and nuts. Make sure you eat healthy this winter by including all the winter foods in your diet. Today I'm going to share a paratha recipe with spring onions and fresh green coriander leaves.Serve this paratha for breakfast or lunch with a bowl of curd and some pickle.This is also another way to sneak veggies into your kid's tiffin.Pack them in their lunch box with some healthy salads and pickles. Ingredients: Spring onions-1 bunch , finely chopped Green coriander leaves-1/2 bunch,finely chopped Whole wheat flour(Atta)-4 cups Gram flour(Besan)-3 teaspoons Lime juice-1 teaspoon Chilli powder-1 teaspoon Black pepper-1 teaspoon,crushed Cumin seeds-1/4 teaspoon Salt to taste Oil/Ghee-2 teaspoons Water-1.5 cups,to knead the dough Method: -Wash the spring onions well to remove all th...