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Restaurant style tofu curry / Indian butter tofu

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                   TOFU CURRY   Here I am sharing the recipe of Indian style tofu curry .I made using  classic tofu. This is homemade tofu.  I like homemade tofu than the store bought tofu. Tofu is a plant based protein. I prepared restuarant style tofu Recipe. For this type of curries slightly firm tofu is perfect because we have to pan fry then put in boiling curry and so on.... The best combination for this is parotta and chapati. Let's see how to make restaurant style tofu curry. INGREDIENTS :- * Tofu - 200gm * Onion - 2 * Tomato - 1 big * Ginger - 1 inch piece * Garlic - 7 * Capsicum - 1 * Coriander powder - 2 Tsp * Chilly powder - 2 Tsp * Turmeric powder - 1/2 Tsp * Garam masala powder - 1/2 Tsp * Fennel seeds - 1 Tsp * Fresh cream - 2 Tbsn * Cashew nuts - 7 * Butter - 2 Tbsn * Oil - 2 Tsp * Coriander leaves - 1 Tbsp * Sugar - 1/2 Tsp * Salt - to taste METHOD :- * Put a pan on the stove add 1 1/2 Tbsp butter. ...

Raw banana stir fry / raw banana recipe

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      RAW BANANA STIR FRY      Today I am sharing one more simple recipe. Raw banana stir fry. Goes well with hot rice. we have to make this delicious recipe using nedra kaya. This is a variety of raw banana that we used to make chips.  when we use other types of raw banana, stir fry will not get the correct texture. Use coconut to enhance the taste. We can also pair this with tomato rice. Let's see how to make this easy delicious recipe.                    Cuisine - South Indian                    Coarse - lunch                    No: of portion - 4 INGREDIENTS :- * Raw banana - 3 * Chilly powder - 1 Tsp * Pepper powder - 1/2 Tsp * Turmeric powder - 1/4 Tsp * Shallots - 10 * Garlic - 5 * Mustard seeds - 1/2 Tsp * Dried chilly - 2 * Curry leaves - 1 sprig * Salt - to taste * Coconut oil - 2 Tbsn METHOD ...

Brinjal Kosumalli / Brinjal chutney

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   Brinjal Kosumalli / Brinjal Chutney      Brinjal Kosumalli or brinjal chutney is a Tamil Chettinad style recipe. Made using brinjal and potato. best side dish for dosa and idli. The ingredients may differ from region to region that depends on the taste.. Some people add garlic. Some people make this recipe without potato. This is a quick recipe. Can be prepared in few minutes. Let's see how to make this easy recipe. INGREDIENTS : - * Brinjal - 3 * Potato - 1 * Tomato - 2 * Onion - 1 * Green chilly - 6 * Turmeric powder - 1/4 Tsp * Asafoetida powder - 1/2 Tsp * Salt -  to taste * Oil - 2 Tbsn * Mustard seeds - 1/2 Tsp * Urad dal - 1 Tsp * Curry leaves - 1 sprig * Coriander leaves - 3 Tbsp METHOD :- * Put a pressure cooker on the stove add oil when it becomes hot add Mustard seeds when it pops up add chopped onion. * Saute it till it becomes transparent. * Then add green chilly, tomato pieces, potato pieces, brinjal pieces, turmeric powder, curry leaves a...

Soya chunks curry / soya chunks masala

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            SOYA CHUNKS CURRY   Soya chunk recipe is a very healthy dish to include protein in our diet. It's a best side dish for chapati, ghee rice, rice etc. This is my mom's recipe. First step is shallow fry the cooked Soya chunks. It will give an extra taste to the curry. If you don't like to fry the soya chunks then add boiled soya chunks to the curry. Some times we add chopped carrot and potato. But in this curry i am not adding any vegetables.    Let's see the step-by-step instructions for how to make this Soya chunks curry. INGREDIENTS :- * Soya chunks - 50 gm * Onion - 2 * Tomato - 1 * Ginger - garlic paste - 1 1/2 Tsp * Green chilly - 2 * Chilly powder - 1 1/2 Tsp * Coriander powder - 2 Tsp * Turmeric powder - 1/2 Tsp * Garam masala powder - 1 Tsp * Salt - to taste * Oil - 1 Tbsp + 2 Tbsn * Coriander leaves - 2 Tbsn METHOD :- * Boil the soya chunks along with enough water. Let it rest for 20 minutes. * Wash it and squeeze out the ...

Breakfast recipe / poori and poori masala

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    Poori and poori masala is Indian dish. Mostly served as breakfast. Poori masala is made using potato with less spices. But the taste was delicious. Poori is an  Indian fried bread. Other combination for poori is green peas curry, vegetable kurma.  Let's see how to make this dish. INGREDIENTS FOR POORI:- * Wheat flour - 1 cup * Water - 1/2 cup * Salt - to taste * Sugar - 1/2 Tsp * Oil - 1/2 Tsp for dough * Oil - for frying METHOD:- * Take a bowl and mix wheat flour, salt, sugar, oil and water. * Make a dough. * Make small balls.  * Make flat round shape. * Fry it using oil in high to medium flame. INGREDIENTS FOR POORI MASALA:- * Potato - 3 * Carrot - 1 * Green chilly - 2 * Onion - 1 * Ginger - 1/2 Inch piece * Turmeric powder - 1/4 Tsp * Oil - 1 Tbsp * Mustard seeds - 1/2 Tsp * Chana dal - 1 Tsp * Curry leaves - 1 sprig * Coriander leaves - 2 Tbsn * Salt - to taste  METHOD :- * Put a pressure cooker on the stove add potato, cook for 2 whistles. * Peel ...

Green peas masala recipe/ Green peas curry

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    GREEN PEAS MASALA   This is a simple green peas curry, not adding cream and milk. But it's delicious. Goes well with chapati, dosa, rice, pulao, ghee rice etc... I prepared this curry using dried green peas that soaked overnight. I like the dried green peas than the frozen peas. you can use frozen peas too. That's your choice. I loved to serve this curry with dosa. Let's see how to make this delicious green peas curry. Serving suggestions :- * Roti / Chapati :- These whole wheat flatbreads are most common and every day pairing with green peas masala. They soak up the gravy beautifully.  * Naan :- The slight soft chewy texture of naan compliments the rich gravy well.  * Poori :- These deep fried puffed breads add a touch of richness to the meal.  * Steamed rice :- A classic and simple option that let the masala flavors shine.  * Pulao :- Pairs well with a light vegetable pulao.  INGREDIENTS:- * Green peas - 1 cup ( 125ml cup) * Onion - 2 medium...

Easy lunch recipes / pumpkin curry and cluster beans stir fry

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    Pumpkin curry and cluster beans upperi or stir fry is a simple and delicious lunch recipes. Goes well with rice. Pumpkin curry is a gravy type with tangy taste and cluster beans upperi is a dry dish. Both are from Kerala Cuisine. When we are in a hurry, we can try this recipe. It takes only 20 - 30 minutes for preparing both recipes. FOR PUMPKIN CURRY :- * Pumpkin - 1 cup * Tomato - 1 * Chilly powder - 1 Tsp * Sambar powder - 1 Tsp * Turmeric powder - 1/2 Tsp * Salt - to taste * Tamarind -  gooseberry sized * Grated coconut - 3 Tbsp * Asafoetida powder - 1/2 Tsp * Jaggery powder - 1/2 Tsp * Oil - 1 Tbsp * Mustard seeds - 1/2 Tsp * Curry leaves - 1 sprig * Dried chilly - 2 METHOD :- * Put a khadai or earthen pot on the stove, add pumpkin pieces, salt, turmeric powder along with enough water to cook well. *When the pumpkin is cooked well, add sambar powder, chilly powder and tomato pieces. * Let it boil for 2 minutes. Add tamarind paste. * Boil till the raw taste of tam...