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         Aval Upma/ Poha upma / Flattened rice upma           Aval upma is a quick, easy, simple and healthy breakfast recipe made with flattened rice. This is a mild tasty dish made by cooking poha with some tempering. It's a one pan dish that can be made under 10 minutes.  INGREDIENTS :- * Flattened rice - 1 cup * Grated coconut - 1/4 cup * Green chilli - 2 * Ginger - 1/2 inch piece * Onion - 1 * Curry leaves - 1 sprig * Mustard seed - 1/2 tsp * Salt - to taste * Sugar - 1 tsp * Oil - 1 tbs METHOD :-  * Wash the flattened rice 2 times.  * Drain it completely. Set aside.  * Heat a pan add oil, when it becomes hot add mustard seed.  * Wait to pops up.  * Then add Chopped green chilli and chopped ginger.  * Saute it for 1 minute.  * Then add chopped onion. Saute till it turns transparent.  * To this add curry leaves, salt and grated coconut.  * Saute it for another 1 minute.  * T...

           Tomato chutney        Tomato chutney or thakkali chutney is a popular recipe all over India. This can be served with idli, dosa, paniyaram, ada dosa or as a spread for sandwich.  INGREDIENTS :- * Tomato - 2 * Onion - 1 * Garlic - 2 cloves * Green chilli - 2 * Kashmiri chilli powder - 1 1/2 tsp * Fenugreek seed - 1/4 tsp * Mustard seed - 1/2 tsp * Dried chilli -1 * Curry leaves - 1 sprig * Oil - 2 tbs * Salt - to taste METHOD :- * Heat a pan add oil, when it becomes hot add fenugreek seeds wait until it pops.  * Once it done add chopped garlic and chopped green chilli.  * Saute it for 1 minute.  * Then add chopped onion. Saute it along salt until it becomes light brown color.  * Turn the low, then add Kashmiri chilli powder. Saute it for 15 second seconds or until the raw flavor of Kashmiri chilli is settled.  * After that add chopped tomatoes.  *Turn the flame medium and Saute it till it beco...

        Kappa pappadam /  Tapioca Pappad         Kappa pappadam also known as tapioca pappad is a crispy and savory treat that brings a unique crunch to your meals. Made from tapioca powder. This can be enjoyed on its own as a light, satisfying snack.  INGREDIENTS :- * Tapioca powder - 1 cup * Water - 1 1/2 cup * Chilli powder - 2 tsp * Asafoetida powder - 1/2 tsp * Salt - to taste METHOD :- * To a bowl add all the ingredients.  * Mix it.  * Batter should be in flowing consistency.  * Take a round plate. Grease with some oil.  * Then Pour 2tbs of batter  to the plate.   (The quantity of the batter depends on the size of the plate we are taking)  * Turn and tilt the plate so that the batter will spread evenly a thin layer.  * Steam it for 2-3 minutes.  * Take out the plate from the steamer.  * De-mould it using a spoon.  * Follow the same process until the batter finished....

             Perfect Palappam          Palappam also known as appam is a tasty, lacy and fluffy pancakes or hoppers from Kerala Cuisine. This is thin and crispy around edges with soft fluffy on the center portion. Tastes delicious with vegetable stew or with vegetable kurma for a hearty vegetarian breakfast.  INGREDIENTS :- * Raw rice - 1 cup * Grated coconut - 1/2 cup * Steamed rice - 1/4 cup * Coconut water - 1/2 cup * Instant yeast - 1/4 tsp * Baking soda - 1/4 tsp * Sugar - 1 tbs * Salt - as needed * Water - as needed METHOD :- * Wash and soak the rice for 5-6 hours.  * After that drain out the water.  * Transfer this to a mixer jar along with grated coconut, steamed rice, sugar, yeast and coconut water.  *Grind it by adding enough water. (Grinded paste should be not be fine paste just before that, when we rub the batter with two fingers we feel small grains)  * Add this to a big bowl. Correct ...

    Healthy Weight Gain Smoothie        This recipe is simple and super healthy. Banana is a source of healthy nutrition and also helps for those who are looking for weight gain in a healthy and natural way. Here I am making a creamy smoothie that is rich in protein and other essential nutrients.  INGREDIENTS :- * Dates - 2 * Almonds - 4 * Cashew - 4 * Peanut butter - 2 tbs * Banana - 1 * Milk - 1 cup METHOD :- * To a bowl add Almonds, dates, cashews along with water and soak overnight.  * In the morning strain it.  * To a blender add banana pieces, soaked ingredients, peanut butter and milk.  * Blend it nicely.  * Pour into the serving glass.  * Drink this every morning as a breaking smoothie.  ENJOY!!!! 

    Homemade Protein powder      Homemade protein powder can be an easy way to add more protein into our diet, especially if you have control over ingredients and want to avoid additives.  INGREDIENTS :- * Almonds - 1 cup * Walnut - 1/2 cup * Pistachio - 1/4 cup * Cashews - 1/4 cup * Cocoa powder - 1/2 cup * Pumpkin seeds - 2 tbs * Melon seeds - 2 tbs * Ground nut - 2 tbs * Oats  - 1/2 cup * Unsweetened Milk powder - 1/2 cup METHOD :- * Dry roast the almonds and keep aside.  * Dry roast walnut, pistachios, cashews in low flame till turns aromatic. Keep aside.  * Then dry roast pumpkin seeds, melon seeds in low flame till it turns aromatic. Keep aside.  * After that dry roast ground nuts till it slightly pop up.  * Dry roast oats in low flame till it becomes crispy.  * Transfer all dry roasted ingredients to a plate.  * Let it cool down completely.  * After that transfer to a mixer jar along with cocoa powder.  * ...

    Cowpea Beans stir fry / Payar Mezhukkupuratti       A simple home style, refreshing and healthy recipe today. It's one of the easy to make recipe. This is one of the best accompaniment with rice and sambar. The main thing keep in mind while making this is do not add too much of water while cooking this. When you all want is something really simple yet yummy, this will be a perfect choice.  INGREDIENTS :- * Cowpea beans - 250 gm * Green chilli - 3-4 * Shallots - 10 * Garlic - 3 clove * Mustard seed - 1/2 tsp * Dried chilli - 2 * Curry leaves - 1 sprig * Oil - 1 1/2 tbs * Salt - to taste * Water  - 1/4 cup METHOD :- * Clean and cut the cowpea beans. Cut it with your hands don't use knife, cut into 1 inch length piece.(tastes will be better when cut the cowpea beans using hands)  * Heat a pan add cowpea beans, green chilli, salt and water.  * When it starts vigorously boil, turn the flame low then close the lid.  Stir it occasionally. *...