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Khichri is a preparation of rice and lentils and is generally considered as a comfort food.Lentils and rich in protein and khichri is also considered good for growing children.There are several ways of making a khichri and each state in India has it's own version.Today I am sharing an easy to make khichri recipe. Ingredients: Unpolished Split green moong dal-1/2 cup Rice-1.5 cups Cumin seeds-1/4 teaspoons Hing-a generous pinch Beans-5-6,finely chopped Carrot-1small,grated Green peas-1/2 cups Ginger-1/2 teaspoon,grated Curry leaves-4-5 Red chilli powder-1/2 teaspoon(optional) Turmeric powder-1/2 teaspoon Salt to taste Water-3.5 cups Ghee/any vegetable oil-1 teaspoon Method:  - Soak the split moong dal and rice separately in enough water for 2-3 hours. -Heat a pressure cooker and add oil to it. -Add cumin seeds and let it splutter. -Now add curry leaves and hing. -Add the finely chopped vegetables and stir for 3-4 minutes. -Drain the water from he rice and...

In my previous post i have already mentioned the awesome health benefits of banana. Today's recipe is a simple boiled raw banana mashed with boiled potato to make a tikki.This recipe can be served with any green chutney and can also be had as a starter.It is shallow fried with a lite oil and is extremely nutritious for kids. Ingredients:  Raw banana-2,boiled and peeled Potato-1 big,boiled and peeled Onions-1 small,finely chopped Green chilli-1,finely chopped Coriander eaves-2 teaspoons,finely chopped Aamchur powder-1/2 teaspoon(optional) Salt to taste  Oil to shallow fry the tikkis-Olive/vegetable oil Method:  - Peel the banana and the potato and mash it in a bowl. -Add all the above ingredients except oil to it and mix well. -Heat a  pan and add 1 teaspoon of any oil. -Take small portion of the mashed paste and make a round ball and gently flaten it on your palms to give the shape of a tikki. -Place the tikkis on the pan and cook till both sides...

Whole wheat vegetable crepes are packed with the goodness of carbohydrate and vitamins.It's easy to make and makes a good breakfast recipe. Ingredients: Whole wheat flour-2 cups Carrot-1 medium,grated Drumstick leaves-a handful,finely chopped(optional) Onions-1 small,finely chopped Green chilli-1,finely chopped Salt to taste Water-4 cups Olive oil-1 teaspoon for each crepe Method: -Take a big bowl and add the wheat flour and salt along with the above ingredients except oil and water. -Mix well and slowly add water. -Mix to make a thick batter.Make sure the batter is not thin.You can add a little flour if the batter is runny or add more water if you find the batter very thick. -Heat a pan and add little oil and take 2 ladle spoons of this batter and spread it on the pan to make a small pancake/dosa.Add a little oil on the sides of the crepe. -Let it cook for 2-3 minutes on medium flame and flip it and let the other side cook. -Repeat the above step for the rest ...

Sevai upma is another quick and healthy breakfast recipe.It is a popular South-Indian breakfast recipe which is also simple and easy to make.You can serve it with fresh home-made yogurt or pickle or just have it without any accompaniment.Sevai upma can also be served for dinner as it's rich in fibre and is therefore light and easy to digest.Add finely chopped vegetables to make your upma more nutritious. Ingredients: Vermicelli/Sevai-2 cups Green peas-1/4 cup Grated carrot-1 small Onion-1 medium,finely chopped Green chillies-2,finely chopped Capsicum-1/2,finely chopped Cauliflower-2-3 florets,finely chopped Curry leaves-2 sprigs Ginger-a small piece,grated Mustard seeds-1/2 teaspoon Turmeric powder -1/4 teaspoon Oil-2 table spoon Water-2.5 cups Salt to taste Coriander leaves-2 teaspoons,finely chopped Method: -Take a pan and dry roast the sevai for 2-3 minutes on low flame.If you are using the roasted sevai then skip this step. -Heat oil in a pan and add the...

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Winter is the time for some fresh green seasonal vegetables like radish.This recipe is a combination of radish and fenugreek(methi) leaves which is nutritious as both are great sources of some essential vitamins and minerals. Ingredients: Radish-4,medium sized;finely chopped Methi leaves-2 bundles Onion-1,small;finely chopped Dry red chillies-2,broken Garlic-5-6 cloves,crushed Mustard seeds-1/4 teaspoon Fenugreek(methi) seeds-a pinch Turmeric powder-1/4 teaspoon Salt to taste Oil-2 teaspoons Method: -Make sure you wash the methi leaves in running water 2-3 times to remove the dirt and then finely chop the leaves. -Peel the radish and finely chop them. -Heat oil in a pan and add mustard seeds,methi seeds,dry red chillies and let it splutter. -Now add finely chopped onions and saute for 2-3 minutes and then add the crushed garlic. -Add chopped radish and mix well and let it cook for 3-4 minutes on medium flame. -Add chopped methi leaves  and mix well again and ...

Keema cutlet is a favorite with kids.I always prefer chicken keema over mutton.To make this recipe a little more healthier I have added oats instead of corn-flour for binding.This combination tastes great.Do give it a try and don't forget to write your feedback :). Ingredients: Chicken Keeme-250 grams Oats-14 cups Ginger-1 small piece Garlic-6-7 cloves Onion-5-6 teaspoons,finely chopped Green chillies-2 Green coriander leaves-3 teaspoon,finely chopped Salt to taste Oil to shallow fry Method:  -Mix all the above ingredients except oil in a big bowl and let this mixture rest for 15-20 minutes. -Heat a little oil in a pan and take small portion of  keema  mixture from the bowl and flatten it with your hands and gently put it on the pan. -Cook  the cutlets on low to medium flame till both sides look golden brown. -Serve hot with green chutney.