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Black eyed peas or Lobia are a good source of protein and there are many recipes that can be made using lobia.The cutlet recipe that I'm going to share today is very healthy and nutritious and if your child is a fussy eater,you can make this for him. I have shallow fried the cutlets instead of deep frying them and have added some spices to enhance the taste of the cutlets.Give this recipe a try and I'm sure you won't be disappointed! Ingredients: White Lobia-2 cups,soaked for 6-8 hours Ginger-1 small piece Garlic-5-6 cloves Green chilli-2 Onion-1 small Coriander leaves-4 teaspoons Black pepper powder-1 teaspoon Salt to taste Red chilli powder-2 teaspoons Aamchoor powder(Dried mango powder) -2 teaspoons Garam masala powder-1 teaspoon Oil-1 teaspoon for each cutlet Method: -Soak the white lobia in water for 6-8 hours. -Take a pressure cooker and add 4-5 cups of water and add 1 teaspoon of salt to it. -Put the soaked lobia in the cooker and pressure cook...

This is yet another easy recipe I have used whole wheat bread instead of white bread and used freshly crushed garlic in place of garlic powder.The used for the recipe is also olive oil and not butter. Ingredients: Whole wheat bread- 6-7 slices Garlic cloves-4-5 ,peeled and crushed Olive oil-2 teaspoons for each slice Pizza seasoning-3 teaspoons Method: -Cut the sides of the bread and again cut the bread into the desired shape using a knife.You can cut it into triangles,squares,rectangles or even circles. -Rub the crushed garlic on both sides of the cut bread pieces. -Heat a flat pan and toast the bread pieces and add little olive oil to each side. -Let the bread toast till they look slight golden brown. -Sprinkle  some pizza seasoning on top.

This is a very healthy stir fry which is cooked in little oil and I have used lots of vegetables too.You can use all the seasonal vegetables that are available.Serve the stir fry hot with chapatis,puris or have it with rice and dal. Ingredients: Pumpkin-200 grams French beans-5-6 Okra/bhindi-5-6 Potatoes-1, medium Drumsticks-2 Carrots-1 medium Brinjal-2,small Oil-2 teaspoons Garlic-6-7,crushed Turmeric powder-1/2 teaspoon Salt to taste Mustard seeds-1 teaspoons Dry red chillies-2,whole Fenugreek seeds-6-7 seeds Cumin seeds-1/4 teaspoons Method: -Wash all the vegetables and chop then into small pieces. -Heat oil in a pan and add the mustard seeds,dry red chilli,fenugreek seeds and cumin seeds and let it splutter. -Now add the crushed garlic and saute and add the chopped vegetables. -Mix well and cook for 2-3 minutes on high flame stirring it in between. -Add the salt and turmeric powder and mix well again. -Let the vegetables cook for another 10-12 minutes on...

This idli is quick and is very tasty.I have added grated carrots,beans and capsicum to make it more nutritious. Rava idlis served with some coconut chutney and sambar is a perfect breakfast to start your day. Ingredients: Rava/Semolina-2 cups Curd-1/2 cup Water-1 cup Carrot-1 small,grated Beans-3-4,finely chopped Red,green and yellow capsicum-3-4 teaspoons,finely chopped Green chilli-1,finely chopped Onions-1/2,finely chopped Urad dal-2 teaspoons Curry leaves-3-4 Mustard seeds-1/4 teaspoons Baking soda-1/4 teaspoons ENO(fruit salt)-1 sachet Salt to taste Oil-2 teaspoons Method: -Heat oil in a pan and add thee mustard seeds to splutter. -Add the chopped green chillies,urad dal,curry leaves and saute. -Now add the onions and the chopped vegetables and cook till the vegetables are cooked. -Now add the rava and salt and mix well and cook for another 3-4 minutes. -Let he rava cool. -Take a bowl and add the curd and beat it well. -Add the rava with the cooked ve...

This is a very easy recipe that is nutritious as well as tasty.Red bell peppers  and tomatoes are a great source of antioxidants whereas the green mangoes contain vitamin C. This dip can be served  with tacos,puris,chapatis,idlis,dosas and can also be served with rice. Ingredients: Reb bell peppers-2 Tomatoes-1,medium sized Green mango-2 tablespoons,peeled and grated Green chilli-1 Coriander leaves-2 teaspoons,finely chopped Garlic-2-3 cloves Turmeric powder-a pinch Mustard seeds-1/4 teaspoons Fresh coconut-2 teaspoons,shredded(optional) Salt to taste Oil-1 teaspoon Method: -Wash and cut the tomatoes and red bell peppers. -Take a fry pan and heat 1 teaspoon of oil and all the mustard seeds to it. -As the mustard seeds begin to splutter ass the diced red bell peppers and tomatoes and cook for 3-4 minutes. -Add the garlic cloves,turmeric powder and salt and cook for another 2 minutes.The tomatoes and bell peppers should be cooked properly.Allow it to cool. ...

Thoran is a popular dish from Kerala and is usually eaten with steamed rice.Thoran can be made with beetroots,carrots and even cabbage.The vegetables are finely grated and stir-fried  with grated coconut,mustard seeds and curry leaves. Ingredients: Beetroots-2 medium size,grated Coconut-1/2 cup,shredded Urad dal-1 teaspoon Mustard seeds-1/4 teaspoons Curry leaves-5-6 Small onions-2-3 Green chillis-2 garlic-2 cloves Cumin seeds-1/4 teaspoons coconut oil/vegetable oil-1 teaspoon Turmeric powder-1/4 teaspoon Salt to taste Method: -In a mixer jar put the shredded coconut,green chillies,garlic,onions,cumin seeds and turmeric powder and grind to make a paste.Do not add ay water to make the paste. -In a pan heat oil and add mustard seeds and let it splutter.Add the curry leaves,salt and the grated beetroot. -Mix the beetroot well and let it cook on slow flame for 5-6 minutes. -When the beetroot is properly cooked add the coconut paste and stir well again for 2-3 min...

Potato tikki is one of the quickest recipes which can be made from potatoes that have been boiled the night before and refrigerated.I have added finely chopped and blanched spinach to make it a little healthy.You can serve this tikki with some cutneys/dips or use them as a filling for sandwich. Ingredients: Potatoes-3 medium size,boiled and peeled Spinach leaves-1 cup,finely chopped and blanched Garlic-2 cloves,crushed Green chillies-1,finely chopped Salt-to taste Gram flour-3 teaspoons Green coriander leaves-3 tablespoons,finely chopped Oil-2 tablespoons Method: -Grate the boiled and peeled potatoes and keep them in a bowl. -Add the finely chopped and blanched spinach leaves to the grated potato. -Add all the above ingredients except oil and mix well. -Wet your palms with little water and take small portions of the mixture and flatten them with your hand to make flat rounds. -Heat oil in a flat pan and add the tikkis and let them cook until both sides are properly...