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 Cauliflower Curry without  onion and garlic :   Shravan is an auspicious month for Hindus and this month is dedicated to the worship of lord Shiva.It is believed that Shravan month is a good time to meditate and pray to lord Shiva.Many people refrain from eating onion and garlic during this time as these are considered to be Tamsik in nature as per Ayurveda. This cauliflower curry is cooked without onions and garlic and can be eaten during vrat or fasts.I have used roasted  whole spices and made a nice powder from it.You can store this powder in an air tight jar and use whenever you want to make any recipe without onions and garlic.Use dry ginger powder(Saunth) if you do not want to use the powder immediately. Try this delicious curry during this holy month of Shravan or any Vrat and I'm sure you won't be disappointed. Ingredients: For Masala Powder Cumin seeds-2 teaspoons Coriander seeds-2 teaspoons Black pepper corns-3-4 Dry Red chillies-2 Cloves-...

Flaxseed(Alsi)  Powder/Chutney: Flaxseed is the new wonder food.These small seeds are a powerhouse of some of the most healthy components like lignans,omega-3 fatty acids and fibre. Flaxseeds have the power to fight against certain cancers like breast,colon and prostrate. These seeds also protect us against diabetics and cardiovascular diseases.A diet rich in flaxseeds helps reduce inflammation and also control hot flashes in menopausal women. Today's recipe is a simple and quick flaxseed powder/chutney which you can store upto a week in an air tight glass container. You can have it with rice,idli,dosa or even chapati. Ingredients: Flaxseeds-1 small bowl Cumin seeds-1/2 teaspoon Red chilli powder-1 teaspoon Garlic-5-6 cloves Rock salt-as per taste Sugar-1/2 teaspoon(optional) Steps: -Heat a small heavy bottom pan on medium to low heat and dry roast the flaxseeds,stirring them constantly for 2-3 minutes. As soon as the seeds start to splutter,turn off the gas and allow the flaxseeds...

Immunity Boosting recipes :1 Home made immunity boosting (Kadha/Kashayam )Powder: As most states begin to re-open, we are seeing a surge in new cases everyday. I want to make sure that every parent is armed with what they need to support their kids. In this pandemic-ridden world, we need all the right information we can get to protect ourselves and our loved ones. The much awaited monsoon season is also here and monsoon brings along numerous diseases too. Our immunity takes a dip during this season making us more susceptible to common cold, flu, other viral infections,and digestive issues. A good immune system, therefore, is required during this season, which can be built by consuming good seasonal food. We all know that the market is flooded with many immunity boosting capsules and powders that are expensive and most of them contain preservatives to retain the shelf-life of these products. Anything that is home made is always easy on the pocket and we are sure about the ingredien...

  (Photo credit: Jennifer Kumar ) When it comes to making sambar,I always prefer making home-made sambar powder.Everyone has their own version of making sambar powder.Though you can always find ready-made sambar powders in your local stores but there is definitely a difference in the taste and aroma of both types of sambar powders. You can make this sambar powder and store in in air-tight containers so that it stays fresh for weeks. Ingredients: Coriander seeds-1.5 cups Dried red chillies-1/2 Cup Chana dal-1/4 cups Toor dal-1/4 cups Cumin seeds-100 grams Black peppercorns-100 grams Fenugreek seeds- 150 grams Asafoetida -2 tablespoons Curry leaves-10-15 Salt-2 teaspoons Method : -Take a pan and dry roast each ingredient except asafoetida and salt seperately on low flame till you get a nice aroma from each ingredient. -Let it cool completely. -Put all the roasted  ingredients along with asafoetida and salt in a mixer jar and grind to make a nice powder. ...