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  • Banana Grape Smoothie

    Banana Grape Smoothie

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    Banana Grape Smoothie is delicious, filling and easy to make. It is one of the healthy breakfast you can treat yourself on a busy morning.

    Smoothie is filling, tasty and healthy, a good breakfast to kickstart the day. Banana Grape Smoothie is a nutrient rich breakfast to kick start the day.

    Do you know the power of eating a healthy breakfast? It keeps you charged to face the challenges of the day with a lot of vigour and vitality. The body is without food for more than ten hours and it is best you feed with a healthy diet. Smoothies are easy to make and filling. They have the added advantage of fruits or vegetables in it which normally many miss taking in small quantities too. Today’s smoothie recipe has :

    • Banana– Banana is available all round the year, it is easy on the pocket and packed with nutrients. It is rich in potassium, magnesium and riboflavin.It improves blood sugar level. It aids in digestion. It may help you feel fuller for a longer time and thus help to reduce weight.
    • Black Grapes – the wonder fruit which is available only for a couple of months.It contains a lot of reseveratrol and antioxidant that is good for the heart. The anti-oxidants also help to keep the heart healthy. The vitaimin K present in it  helps to build strong bones. Another interesting fact is grapes also helps in dealing with memory issues. The polyphenol compounds are associated with benefits of slowing mild memory due to old age.
    • Chia seed – It is one of the highly consumed seed these days. It contains quercetin, an anti-oxidant helps to lower blood pressure and in turn helps to reduce risk of heart diseases. They are rich in fiber.
    • Flaxseed- It is rich in proteins, fiber and omega 3 fatty acids. It is one of the oldest crop known to man. It can be used in various kind of dishes.
    • Yoghurt : I like to add yoghurt in smoothies as it is a good source of protein. It makes the smoothie filling and tasty.

    I like adding smoothie to my diet plan as it is a no cook recipe . It is easy to prepare and makes a quick, healthy breakfast. Moreover, I prefer smoothie to juice or milkshake. The other smoothie you can whip are Apple Banana Smoothie, Watermelon Rind Smoothie, Cantaloupe Carrot Smoothie

    banana grapes smoothie
    banana grapes smoothie

    Let us get to the recipe of Banana Grape Smoothie

    Ingredients:

    • 1 banana
    • 12 black grapes
    • 1/2 teaspoon chia seed
    • 1 teaspoon flax seed
    • 1/2 cup yoghurt
    • 1/2 cup water

    Method:

    1. Crush the chia seed and flax seed in the small jar.
    2. Put the banana, grape and yoghurt in the blender and swirl them together. Put water as per the need.
    3. Top with crushed seed powder.
    4. Chill and serve.

    Take a tip :

    • Use ripe banana to make smoothie.. It is packed with nutrients, sweet in taste and a good way to use it.
    • You may add a few chopped nuts as topping.
    • Sometimes, I add berries to it, it tastes good.
    • If the grapes are sour, add honey to it.
    • Sugar may be used, I do not use it here.
    banana grapes smoothie

    Banana Grape Smoothie

    Banana Grape Smoothie is delicious, healthy and filling. It helps to keep satiated for a longer time.
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    Ingredients
      

    • 1 banana
    • 12 black grapes
    • 1/2 teaspoon chia seed
    • 1 teaspoon flax seed
    • 1/2 cup yoghurt
    • 1/2 cup water

    Equipment

    • Blender, small jar, mixer, bowls, glass

    Method
     

    1. Crush the chia seed and flax seed in the small jar.
    2. Put the banana, grape and yoghurt in the blender and swirl them together. Put water as per the need.
    3. Top with crushed seed powder.
    4. Chill and serve.

    Notes

    Use ripe banana to make smoothie.. It is packed with nutrients, sweet in taste and a good way to use it.
    You may add a few chopped nuts as topping.
    Sometimes, I add berries to it, it tastes good.
    If the grapes are sour, add honey to it.
    Sugar may be used, I do not use it here.

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  • Masoor Dal Dosa | Healthy Breakfast

    Masoor Dal Dosa | Healthy Breakfast

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    Masoor Dal Dosa is crispy and tasty. It is rich in nutrients and makes a good option for breakfast.

    Ask any South Indian and they are never bored of having dosa. Idli may not be liked as much as they prefer dosa anytime. Let it be the regular kind or the rawa dosa, they are satisfied and happy.  The  dosa love is evident. Moreover, dosa variations are so many, you can keep making a different kind over a  month. Do find a new kind of dosa, Masoor Dal Dosa. 

    Masoor Dal Dosa is yet another variation, it is protein rich as the lentil is used in a larger quantity. I liked the dosa shared  in another food group and thought I must share it with my readers.

    masoor dal dosa



    What is Masoor Dal ?  

    Masoor Dal is one of the five legumes used regularly in Indian cooking. It is orange in colour. It is a good source of  nutrition as it is rich in protein, fibre and minerals. It does not need much time to cook and is tasty. 

    What are the  benefits of using masoor dal ?

     A cup of masoor dal has 230 calories, about 17 grams of proteins and 15 grams of dietary fibre. It has many  health benefits: 

    • It helps to keep the heart healthy by lowering cholesterol.
    • It helps to stabilise the blood sugar level.
    • It aids in weight loss. 
    • It boosts the immune system. 

     

    How is it used in cooking? 

    It can be use in cooking different dishes as soups and dal. It can also be used in making a variety of snacks as fritters, dosa and khichdi. Today, I am sharing a dosa recipe which I have adopted from Shobana Rao, food blogger and friend. 

    What are the other dosa recipe you have shared earlier ?

    The other kind of dosa normally made in my kitchen are jowar dosa, ragi dosa, masala dosa, quinoa dosa, watermelon rind dosa, 

     

    Masoor Dal Dosa  Recipe: 

    Ingredients:

    • 2 cup Masoor dal
    • 1 cup raw rice
    • 1 teaspoon methi seed
    • salt to taste
    • oil for roasting

      Method:

    • Wash and soak masoor dal for 2-3 hours.
    • Wash and soak raw rice and methi seeds for 2-3 hours.
    • Grind masoor dal to a smooth paste and remove it in a wide bowl.
    • Grind raw rice and methi seeds to a smooth paste. Use water as required, the consistency should be of a dosa batter.
    • Mix both of them together, keep it in a warm place and allow it to ferment for six to eight hours. I usually keep it overnight.
    • Next day, add salt to the batter.
    • Take the required quantity of batter, adjust the consistency.
    • Heat a skillet, take a spoonful of batter and spread it like a dosa. Sprinkle oil around it.
    • Once it is golden in colour, remove from the skillet and serve with coconut chutney.
    • Repeat for the rest of the batter.

    Take a tip:

    • A few red chilly may be added while grinding the batter. 

    About the event :

         Sending this to “Flatbreads Theme” at Shhh Secretly Cooking Challenge. Every month, one of the blogger suggests a theme, we are paired as partners and the secret ingredients are exchanged between the two ladies. They prepare a dish using the secret ingredients and later share it in the FB group, other members try to guess those ingredients. It is interesting to see some ingredients cannot be guessed by the members.  During the month of March, Anu Kollon suggested the theme. I liked her Uluva Kanji, a traditional Kerala dish  made with methi seeds and raw rice, I have bookmarked it to make it soon. 

    I was paired with Priya Iyer. Priya gave me oil and salt which was versatile to prepare any kind of recipe  I needed to do. I gave wheat flour and chilli, she made the delicious Gujarati Methi Bhakris. 

                                            shhh cooking secretly

     

    Masoor Dal Dosa 

    Masoor Dal Dosa is crispy and tasty. It is a good way to include the healthy legumes in breakfast.
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    Ingredients
      

    • 2 cup Masoor dal
    • 1 cup raw rice
    • 1 teaspoon methi seed
    • salt to taste
    • oil for roasting

    Equipment

    • 1 big bowl
    • 1 ladle
    • 1 dosa skillet
    • 1 dosa spatula
    • 1 small bowl
    • 1 small spoon
    • 1 round plate

    Method
     

    1. Wash and soak masoor dal for 2-3 hours.
    2. Wash and soak raw rice and methi seeds for 2-3 hours.
    3. Grind masoor dal to a smooth paste and remove it in a large, wide bowl.
    4. Grind raw rice and methi seeds to a smooth paste. Use water as required, the consistency should be of a dosa batter.
    5. Mix both of them together, keep it in a warm place and allow it to ferment for six to eight hours. I usually keep it overnight.
    6. Next day, add salt to the batter.
    7. Take the required quantity of batter, adjust the consistency.
    8. Heat a skillet, take a spoonful of batter and spread it like a dosa. Sprinkle oil around it.
    9. Once it is golden in colour, remove from the skillet and serve with coconut chutney.
    10. Repeat for the rest of the batter.

    Notes

    • A few red chilly may be added while grinding the batter.
    • Dosa can be made either crisp or like the regular ones.
    • Ghee or a mix of oil and ghee can be used for roasting.
    Masoor dal dosa is crispy and tasty. It is a healthy twist to the usual one. Masoor dal is a good source of nutrient and this recipe is an ideal way to include it in your diet. Give a try to Masoor Dal Dosa. #breakfastrecipes #healthy #southindian
    masoor dal dosa

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  • Kothu Parotta with leftover chapathi

    Kothu Parotta with leftover chapathi

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    kothu parotha | street food | breakfast | snack | 

     Kothu Parotta is tasty and filling. It is a popular street food from Tamil Nadu.Here, is an easy recipe to make Kothu Parotta or Kothu Chapathi

    What is Kothu Parotta? 

    Kothu Parotta is a popular street food from Tamilnadu. It translates to shredded paratha. Parotta is a layered flatbread from Indian sub-continent. It’s popularity has spread to many othher countries too. Kothu Parotta is minced paratha with a medley of vegetables or meat along with  salna. Thus, it is a filling meal.

    Is Kothu Parotta healthy ?

     Kothu Parotta is made using parathas. which are usually made using all -purpose flour and laden with ghee. It is again cooked with oil along with other vegetables and salna. So, it is not ideal for the weight watchers.

    What is the easy version of Kothu Parotta?

    The easy version of Kothu Parotta makes use of left over chapatis. It is a good way to use the leftover chapatis. Moreover, wheat flour is used here. Lesser quantity of oil is used as no salna is added here. 

    Have you shared any recipes with leftover food? 

    No, I haven’t shared much here. But recently I shared a Bread Gulab Jamun which makes use of leftover bread slices. I remember sharing a pakoda recipe with leftover rice. They are tasty and make good accompaniments.

     

    Today, I am sharing an easy recipe of Kothu Parotta. You may call it as Kothu Chapathi. Chapatis are regularly made at home. Even after all members eat, we are usually leftover with a few chapatis. A few ways to use the remaining chapatis is to distribute among workers. In the bygone years, I remember my mother used to make chapati ladoos. The next best thing is to convert them into khakras.  A  couple of times, I have created  interesting  recipes, several times, it was elegantly  transferred to a chapathi pizza and noodles too. Lastly, it is the kothu paratha which we enjoy, rather I should say it as Kothu Chapathi. It is ideal to serve as breakfast, lunch or an evening snack. 

    Kothu Parotta
    Kothu Parotta

    What goes in the Kothu Paratha ?

    • Leftover chapathis : It is the star ingredient here. You may use leftover paratha which is commonly used.
    • Ingredients of seasoning : oil, mustard, cumin, turmeric, asafoetida, 
    • Saunf: lends a good taste
    • Ginger garlic paste : It is used here
    • Onion: chop it finely
    • tomato : cut into small bits
    • garam masala: for that special taste
    • chilli powder: for the hot taste
    • coriander: fresh one for garnishing

    Making of kothu paratha :

    As usual, get the things ready by cutting the onion and tomato, making a paste of ginger and garlic and last but not the least, cutting the chapathi into pieces. You may use other vegetables as beans, carrot, capsicum. In a pan, make the seasoning, as the mustard seeds crackle, add cumin, saunf, turmeric powder, asafoetida, ginger garlic paste and saute for sometime. Put the onion and cook for sometime. Let the raw smell vanish, add the tomato pieces along with a little salt.Let cook, then add the garam masala, chilli powder and a little water. Let cook. Put the chpathi pieces and letcook for a minute. Finally, garnish with coriander leaves.

    You can use the ready malabar partaha to make this dish. Adjust the spice level as per your liking. Be careful with the addition of salt. Serve it hot with a onion raita.

     

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    Kothu Paratha

    5 from 3 votes
    Kothu Paratha is an easy to make dish with left over chapatis. It is tasty and filling.
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    Course: Breakfast, lunch
    Cuisine: Indian
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    Ingredients
      

    • 1 tablespoon oil
    • 1/4 teaspoon mustard
    • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
    • 1/2 teaspoon saunf
    • 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
    • 1/4 teaspoon asafoetida
    • 1 onion
    • 2 to mato
    • salt to taste
    • 1/4 cup water
    • 1/2 teaspoon garam masala
    • 1/2 teaspoon chilly powder
    • 4 leftover chapati broken into pieces
    • coriander for garnishing

    Equipment

    • 1 pan
    • 1 ladle
    • kitchen scissor

    Method
     

    1. Chop the onion and tomato finely.
    2. Cut the chapati into small pieces.
    3. Take oil in a pan, add mustard seeds, as it splutters put cumin and saunf. Addditionally, throw in asafoetidda and turmeric powder.
    4. Now, put the onion and saute it for sometime.
    5. Once it is translucent, put the tomato pieces with a little salt. Give a stir. Once it is slightly cooked, put some water to it. Allow to cook
    6. Now, add garam masala, chilly powder and turmeric powder to it, mix them thoroughly.
    7. Put the chapathi pieeces to it and let cook for a minute or two.
    8. Garniish with coriiander leavves.
    9. Kothu Paratha is ready to serve.

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  • Quinoa Dosa | Healthy Quinoa Dosa Recipe

    Quinoa Dosa | Healthy Quinoa Dosa Recipe

    Quinoa Dosa is a healthy twist to the usual dosa we normally prepare. It is crispy and tasty, ideal to serve for breakfast.

    If you are looking for different breakfast recipes, here is another kind of dosa. It has no rice in it, ideal for those who are opting for a healthy diet. It needs no fermentation and can be served with a chutney. Earlier, I had shared quinoa upma, if you have not tried it yet, check out the recipe. 

    The other breakfast recipes you can make are ragi dosa, ragi idli, jowar dosa, 

    Quinoa Dosa
    Quinoa Dosa

    With the increasing awareness to be fit and healthy, every little change goes a long way. Initially, there is resistance but if one considers to adopt, it has something good in the longer period of time. Quinoa is rich in fibre, it helps in maintaining gut health and obesity. It is ideal for those following gluten-free diet. It consists all nine essential amino acids, hence it is a complete protein food. It also has zinc, magnesium and folate.

    A few facts about Quinoa :

    • It is a pseudo cereal.
    • It is an excellent source of proteins. 
    • 100 grams of quinoa provides 14 grams of protein and 7 grams of fibre.
    • It is known since five thousand years, but  its use  has increased rampantly in the past ten years. 

    Why should you make Quinoa  dosa?

    • easy to prepare with a little planning  as no fermentation is needed.
    • If you add ginger and green chilly, it is spicy and can be eaten with a podi.
    • You can make soft dosas too
    • It is rich in nutrients as it has the goodness of lentils and quinoa in it. 
    • It is a no rice dosa, ideal for those who avoid eating rice.

      Quinoa Dosa Recipe:

      Ingredients :

    • 1 cup quinoa
    • 1/2 cup urad dal
    • 1/2 cup moong dal
    • 1/2 teaspoon fenugreek 
    • salt to taste
    • water for grinding
    • oil for roasting

      Method:

    1. Wash quinoa a couple of times in running water. The water should be clean and clear. Soak it in water.
    2. Wash urad dal and moong dal separately, put them together in the same bowl along with a few methi seeds. Soak for five to six hours.
    3. Grind them together to a smooth paste. Keep it aside for two hours.
    4. Add salt to the batter. Adjust the consistency, if it is very thick.
    5. Heat a skillet, take a ladle full of batter and pour it. Quickly, spread it into a thin crepe. Put a little oil over it. Let it cook for a minute.
    6. Once it is done, remove and serve with chutney and potato sabzi.

    Take a tip:

    • You may add ginger and green chilli to the batter.
    • A little cumin and coriander can be made into a paste and mixed in the batter. 
    • Dosa can be made instantly but keeping it aside for an hour gives a good taste to it. 

     

     

    quinoa dosa

    Quinoa Dosa

    5 from 8 votes
    Quinoa dosa is crispy, tasty and healthy. It is ideal for those who want to avoid rice or gluten in their diet.
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    Course: Breakfast
    Cuisine: Indian
    Ingredients Method Notes

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 cup quinoa
    • 1/2 cup urad dal
    • 1/2 cup moong dal
    • 1/2 teaspoon fenugreek
    • salt to taste
    • water for grinding
    • oil for roasting

    Method
     

    1. ash quinoa twice or thrice in running water. The water should be clean and clear. Soak it in water.
    2. Wash urad dal and moong dal separately, put them together in the same bowl along with a few methi seeds. Soak for five to six hours.
    3. Grind them together to a smooth paste. Keep it aside for two hours.
    4. Add salt to the batter. Adjust the consistency, if it is very thick.
    5. Heat a skillet, take a ladle full of batter and pour it. Quickly, spread it into a thin crepe. Put a little oil over it. Let it cook for a minute.
    6. Once it is done, remove and serve with chutney and potato sabzi.

    Notes

    You may add ginger and green chilli to the batter.
    A little cumin and coriander can be made into a paste and mixed in the batter. 

    Pin Quinoa Dosa for later:

    Quinoa dosa is a tasty, crispy dosa ideal to serve for breakfast. It needs no fermentation.
    Quinoa dosa

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  • Quinoa Upma | How to make quinoa upma

    Quinoa Upma | How to make quinoa upma

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    Quinoa Upma is a healthy, hearty breakfast ready in thirty minutes. It is ideal for people of all ages. 

    Quinoa is a little grain packed with nutrients. It is one of the food we regularly consume these days. Initially, we did not like it much,  but now, we do enjoy. The numerous benefits and the rich source of proteins makes it an ideal diet for all vegetarians. It is vegan, gluten-free and good alternative for health conscious people. 

    Quinoa Upma
    quinoa upma

    What is quinoa? 

    Quinoa (pronounced as Kinwa or kinuwa) is a flowering plant of Amaranth family. It is technically a seed but classified as a grain. It is a pseudo cereal grown since 5000 years. It is a good source of nutrition for people following animal diet. It is also used as a substitute to rice by many people. 

    What does quinoa contain? 

    Quinoa is a rich source of protein.  It also contains manganese, iron, folate, magnesium along with anti-oxidants. It is also a good source of fiber. 1 cup of cooked quinoa provides 222 calories and  contains 8 grams of protein,  39 grams of carbohydrates, 5 grams of fiber and 6 grams of fat. (Source: Everyday Health) It helps to keep hunger at bay for a long time. 

    How is quinoa cooked ?

    Quinoa should be washed a couple of time  to remove saponin. It is a bitter coating which gives a good covering for the grain. Put the rinsed quinoa and water in the ratio of 1:2 and simmer it for ten to fifteen minutes. It should be well cooked, cover it with a lid while cooking. 

    How is it used ?

    It is versatile to use. It can be used in salads or as a filling  with a few other vegetables. One can also use it to make dosa and idli.  The versatility makes it even more interesting for us to use it.  Watch out this space for more quinoa recipes.

    Quinoa Upma
    quinoa upma

    What recipe are you sharing today and the event related ? 

    Archana, from The Mad Scientist Kitchen has given the theme as Seeds to Cook  in the Shhh Cooking Secretly Challenge. Archana has many recipes on her blog. She has made a winter treat with edible gum. It is the right season to have  Kachaya Dinka Chi Pud. Here we are paired and secret ingredients are shared to guess later by other members in the group.  I decided to make Quinoa Upma. My partner for this month was Poonam Bachchav and she gave me bengal gram and lemon as the secret ingredients accordingly. Poonam wanted to make a mouth freshener and I have given black salt and sesame seed as the secret ingredients. I would love to make this this Flaxseed Mukhwas soon. 

     

     

    shhh cooking secretly

     

    Quinoa Upma Recipe 

    Ingredients:

    • 2 teaspoon oil
    • 1/2 teaspoon mustard seed
    • a pinch of asafoetida
    • 3 green chilli
    • 1 onion
    • 1/4 cup green pea
    • 1 cup quinoa
    • salt to taste
    • sugar
    • 1/2 lemon
    • coriander for garnishing

      Method:
      1. Wash the quinoa by rinsing a couple of times to remove saponins. Keep it aside.
      2. Take oil in a pan, add mustard seed, as they splutter put asafoetida and green chilli. After a minute, put onion to it. Saute it
      3. Add green peas to it. Let them cook for sometime.
      4. Put the rinsed quinoa to it. Add two cups of water to it with salt and a dash of sugar.
      5. Let it cook for sometime. After sometime, cover with a lid and let it cook evenly.Finally, when the water is absorbed and it is well cooked, add lemon juice and garnish with fresh coriander leaves. Serve hot.

    Take a tip:

    • You can use other vegetables as beans and carrot. Chop them finely and put them in the seasoning.
    • Tomatoes too can be added. I have kept it simple with onion and green peas.
    • Alternatively, you can skip onion if you wish.
    • Instead of green chilli, you can add a little sambar and chilli powder. It also tastes good. 
    • To make it gluten-free, avoid asafoetida or using gluten -free asafoetida.
    Quinoa Upma
    quinoa upma
    Quinoa Upma

    Quinoa Upma

    5 from 12 votes
    Quinoa Upma is a healthy, easy to make and tasty breakfast. It is ready in thirty minutes.
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    Ingredients
      

    • 2 teaspoon oil
    • 1/2 teaspoon mustard seed
    • a pinch of asafoetida
    • 3 green chilli
    • 1 onion
    • 1/4 cup green pea
    • 1 cup quinoa
    • salt to taste
    • sugar
    • 1/2 lemon
    • coriander for garnishing

    Equipment

    • bowl, pan, ladle

    Method
     

    1. Wash the quinoa by rinsing a couple of times to remove saponins. Keep it aside.
    2. Take oil in a pan, add mustard seed, as they splutter put asafoetida and green chilli. After a minute, put onion to it. Saute it
    3. Add green peas to it. Let them cook for sometime.
    4. Put the rinsed quinoa to it. Add two cups of water to it with salt and a dash of sugar.
    5. Let it cook for sometime. After sometime, cover with a lid and let it cook evenly.
    6. Finally, when the water is absorbed and it is well cooked, add lemon juice and garnish with fresh coriander leaves. Serve hot.

    Notes

    • You can use other vegetables as beans and carrot. Chop them finely and put them in the seasoning.
    • Tomatoes too can be added. I have kept it simple with onion and green peas.
    • Alternatively, you can skip onion if you wish.
    • Instead of green chilli, you can add a little sambar and chilli powder. It also tastes good. 
    • To make it gluten-free, avoid asafoetida or using gluten -free asafoetida.
     
    Quinoa Upma is a healthy, tasty and easy to make breakfast. It is ready in thirty minutes.
    Quinoa Upma

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  • Homemade Granola on Stovetop

    Homemade Granola on Stovetop

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    Granola on stovetop is an easy to make recipe with ingredients easily available at home. It is vegan, gluten-free, soy free snack you can enjoy anytime,  Eat it with milk or yoghurt topped with fruits. 

    Granola can be customised as per one’s  need, use different variety of nuts and dates. I have used almonds, raisins and melon seeds. If you want to make it nut free avoid nuts and substitute with any other ingredient as choco chips, coconut pieces or seeds.  Different sweeteners  may be used as  maple or brown sugar. 

    This homemade granola can be had as it is or with milk or yoghurt and fruit pieces too. It is healthy and filling. Moreover, you are in control of the ingredients that you use.

    This recipe is ideal for those who wish to make on stovetop instead of the oven. You may like to check a few other healthy recipes as muesli bar, oats ladoo, dry fruit ladoo

     

    homemade granola on stovetop
    homemade granola on stovetop

    Ingredients:

    • 2.5 cup oats ( I prefer using the quick oats)
    • 1/4 cup almonds
    • 1/2 cup melon seeds
    • 4 teaspoon honey
    • 2 teaspoon coconut oil
    • 1/4 cup raisins


    Method: 

    • Cut the almond into slivers.
    • Take a pan, add all the ingredients and roast on a low flame for five minutes.
    • Add the raisins, continue to toss for sometime.
    • Keep tossing in between as it gets burnt easily.
    • Once it is crisp, remove from flame. Keep it aside.
    • Store in an air-tight container.

    Take a tip:

    • I prefer using quick oats.
    • Pecans, walnuts, cashew may be used.
    • You can add dried berries also.
    • Maple syrup or brown sugar may be used. 
    • Keep roasting on a low flame. If you do not toss in between, it will get burnt easily. 
    homemade granola on stovetop
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    Homemade Granola on Stovetop

    Granola makes a good and easy to serve breakfast or snack option. It can be served with milk or as a topping with fruits or desserts.
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    Prep Time 10 minutes
    Cook Time 10 minutes
    Total Time 20 minutes
    Course: Breakfast
    Cuisine: international
    Ingredients Method Notes

    Ingredients
      

    • 2.5 cup oats
    • 1/4 cup almonds
    • 1/2 cup melon seeds
    • 4 teaspoon honey
    • 2 teaspoon coconut oil
    • 1/4 cup raisins

    Method
     

    1. Cut the almond into slivers.
    2. Take a pan, add all the ingredients and roast on a low flame for five minutes.
    3. Add the raisins, continue to toss for sometime.
    4. Keep tossing in between as it gets burnt easily.
    5. Once it is crisp, remove from flame. Keep it aside.
    6. Store in an air-tight container.

    Notes

    • I prefer using quick oats.
    • Pecans, walnuts, cashew may be used.
    • You can add dried berries also.
    • Maple syrup or brown sugar may be used. 
    • Keep roasting on a low flame. If you do not toss in between, it will get burnt easily. 
    Homemade Granola is tasty and healthy.It is easy to make and has no added sugar in it. Give a ty to this version of granola made on stove top.
    homemade granola on stovetop

     

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  • Apple Banana Smoothie | How to make apple banana smoothie

    Apple Banana Smoothie | How to make apple banana smoothie

    Apple and Banana smoothie is a quick, no fuss, delicious drink ready in a jiffy. Serve this smoothie to fussy children with a topping of nuts and they will relish it.

    One needs to take fruits regularly in their purest form to reap the benefits. When one desists them, smoothie comes to the rescue. Smoothie is tasty and filling. It is made in many ways. It is ideal to serve as a quick drink.  To prepare a smoothie, one  can use  a combination of fruits, vegetables, yoghurt, seeds, nuts, milk, juices  or spices in it. Apple Banana Smoothie is one such drink. It is delicious, naturally sweet  and filling. This smoothie tastes great with a topping of few almond pieces.

    Apple and banana are available round the year. Apples are a rich source of fibre and Vitamin C. It helps in maintaining ideal weight. It is diabetic friendly, good for the gut and lowers the risk of stroke. It helps to have a good immune system. The antioxidants may help in preventing cancer. 

    Bananas are tasty and extremely healthy. One  should consume it on a daily basis. It is a good source of potassium, manganese and magnesium.It also contains Vitamin B6, VitaminC and fiber. Bananas reduce appetite. It contains nutrients that moderate blood sugar levels. They may aid in weight loss as they are rich in fibre and nutrients and low in calories.

    Apple Banana Smoothie Recipe: 


    Ingredients:

    1 apple
    1 banana
    1/4 cup curd
    1 tablespoon oats


    Method:


    Wash and cut the apple into chunks.
    Cut banana into pieces.
    Put them in a blender along with curd and oats.
    Pulse them.
    Chill and serve.

    Apple Banana Smoothie
    Apple Banana Smoothie

    Serving suggestions of smoothie:

    • Serve it with all the ingredients mentioned in the list.
    • Use fresh curds.
    • You may add a few pieces of nuts as topping.
    • You may add a few berries as topping.
    • A dash of cinnamon powder tastes good.
    • Oats is optional but gives a good texture. 
    • Honey may be added. 
    • Be creative and let me know what would you add to this smoothie. 

    Other kind of smoothie recipes shared earlier are: Watermelon Rind Smoothie, Cantaloupe, Carrot and Beetroot Smoothie, Cucumber Smoothie, Pear Smoothie

    Apple Banana Smoothie
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    Apple Banana Smoothie

    Apple Banana Smoothie is tasty, easy to make and filling. It is ideal to serve as a quick breakfast.
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    Prep Time 10 minutes
    Total Time 10 minutes
    Servings: 1 glass
    Course: Breakfast
    Cuisine: international
    Notes

    Notes

    • Serve it with all the ingredients mentioned in the list.
    • You may add a few pieces of nuts. 
    • You  may add a few dried berries.
    • A dash of cinnamon powder tastes good.
    • Oats is optional but gives a good texture. 
    • Honey may be added.
     

    If you ever make this vegetable spice mix recipe,  do take a picture and tag @foodiejayashree on Instagram or @evergreendishes on Facebook or Twitter. I will be glad to see your creation and share it further. Let’s be connected, do follow on social media platforms. Until next time, let’s stay connected.  Subscribe to get all updates and an e-book for free. Check out my e-books on Amazon.  Happy Cooking!

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  • Rawa Kesari | Sheera | Prasad recipe

    Rawa Kesari | Sheera | Prasad recipe

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    Rawa Kesari is quite often prepared in most households. It is called by different names as Rawa Kesari, Sheera or as Sooji ka halwa in different parts of the country. In South India, Sheera is made as offering during the Satyanarayan Pooja. 

    The ease of making it and the different flavours which one can impart to it makes it a favourite of every household. It is ideal to pair with breakfast, lunch or dinner. In olden times,  kesari with jaggery was often made.  Earlier, I have shared mango kesari.

    The method of making the sheera as offering is different from the usual one. It is tasty and different from the usual one. Today, I am sharing the recipe of the same.
    rawa kesari/ sheera/ satyanarayan prasad

     

    Let us get to the recipe of Rawa Kesari / Sheera

    Ingredients :


    1 cup semolina ( measurement used :1 cup=200ml)
    2 teaspoon + 2 tablespoon ghee
    8 cashew
    1 cup water
    2 cup milk
    1 banana
    1 cup sugar
    a few strands of saffron
    1/4 teaspoon cardamom powder



    Method:

    • Take a thick bottom pan, add two teaspoon of ghee and roast the semolina to a golden colour along with cashew pieces. Be careful not to burn it.
    • Put the saffron in a little milk and set it aside.Cut thee bananana into pieces.
    • In another pan, add milk and water, put it on a low flame. Add sugar and ghee to it. Put banana pieces to it. Give a stir, once it boils, slowly add the semolina to it. Keep stirring with a ladle, no lumps should be formed. Let cook for sometime..
    • Add saffron soaked in milk  and cardamom powder to it. Give a stir. Rawa Kesari or Sheera is ready to offer to the Lord.

    Take a tip:

    • You can add a little extra ghee to it. 
    • Almonds and raisins may be used. 
    • You can roast the nuts separately in the beginning. 
    rawa kesari/ sheera/ satyanarayan prasad
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    Rawa Kesari / Sheera / Satyanarayan Prasad

    Rawa Kesari is a traditional sweet dish from Indian sub-continent. This version is also prepared during Satyanarayan Pooja.
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    Prep Time 5 minutes
    Cook Time 15 minutes
    Total Time 20 minutes
    Servings: 6 people
    Course: Breakfast, dinner, lunch
    Cuisine: Indian, South Indian
    Ingredients Method Notes

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 cup semolina measurement used :1 cup=200ml
    • 2 teaspoon + 2 tablespoon ghee
    • 8 cashew
    • 1 cup water
    • 2 cup milk
    • 1 banana
    • 1 cup sugar
    • a few strands of saffron
    • 1/4 teaspoon cardamom powder

    Method
     

    1. Take a thick bottom pan, add two teaspoon of ghee and roast the semolina to a golden colour along with cashew pieces. Be careful not to burn it.
    2. Put the saffron in a little milk and set it aside.Cut thee bananana into pieces.
    3. In another pan, add milk and water, put it on a low flame. Add sugar and ghee to it. Put banana pieces to it. Give a stir, once it boils, slowly add the semolina to it. Keep stirring with a ladle, no lumps should be formed. Let cook for sometime..
    4. Add saffron soaked in milk  and cardamom powder to it. Give a stir. Rawa Kesari or Sheera is ready to offer to the Lord.

    Notes

    You can add a little extra ghee to it. 
    Almonds and raisins may be used. 
    You can roast the nuts separately in the beginning. 

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    Rawa kesari | Sheera | Prasad recipe is an offering made to the Lord during Satyanarayan Puja. It is tasty dish. Give a try to this version of prasad recipe.
    Rawa Kesari / Sheera

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  • Watermelon Rind Dosa | Watermelon Rind Recipes

    Watermelon Rind Dosa | Watermelon Rind Recipes

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    Watermelon Rind Dosa is a delicious and unique breakfast option. It is soft, spongy and porous.  It is vegan and gluten free  and as the name suggests watermelon rind is used in it.

    Considering the fact, watermelon rind is healthier, I don’t like to waste it. The rind is the white part of the watermelon. It is rich in fibre and aids in digestion.  Usually, I use it in a smoothie or a salad.  Of late, I have another recipe and I make this dosa also. The dosa is made slightly thick and cooked only on one side. Like the regular dosa, this needs to be fermented. This  recipe is adopted from Vinaya Prasad’s blog  Vegetarian Culinary Delights. I am active in a couple of groups on Facebook and this group is one of them. I like the enthusiasm and patience with which she runs the group. Recently, the group reached the 15000 milestone mark. 

    Watermelon Rind Dosa Recipe 

    Ingredients: 

     1. 25 cup  rice
    1/2 cup  urad dal
    1/4 cup flattened rice (poha) 
    1/2 cup   watermelon rind
    1/2 cup  fresh coconut
    1/2 teaspoon methi seeds
    oil for roasting
    water for soaking and grinding
    salt to taste



    Method:

    1. Soak rice, urad dal and methi for 4 hours.
    2. Soak flattened rice (poha) for half an hour.
    3. Cut the rind into small pieces. 
    4. Grind the soaked rice and lentil mixture to a fine batter, remove it in a bowl. Now, grind the rind pieces, soaked poha and  coconut, mix it into the batter. Add salt to it, cover and keep it in a warm place to ferment overnight or 5-6 hours.
    5. Next day, mix the batter, heat a skillet. Smear a little oil if using the cast iron. pour a ladleful of batter, spread a little oil, cover with a lid   and allow to cook. There is no need to cook the other side for this dosa. Once it is cooked, remove and serve hot with coconut chutney. Repeat for the rest of the batter. 

     

    Take a tip: 

    1. The dosa is made as a set dosa.  The consistency of the batter should be moderately thick.
    2. Use any kind of skillet, iron or non-stick, cover with a lid and cook. There is no need to flip  to the other side. 

     

    watermelon rind dosa
    watermelon rind dosa

     

    My family enjoys dosa any day.  Rava dosa is usually prepared during weekends. A dosa batter is handy and used in different ways. You can make masala dosa, uttapam or gundapongal. The other kind of dosa are ragi dosa, jowar dosa, set dosa, neer dosa and mixed flour dosa. 

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    Watermelon Rind Dosa

    Watermelon rind dosa is soft, spongy dosa. It is ideal to prepare it for breakfast.
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    Prep Time 4 hours
    Cook Time 30 minutes
    Fermentation time 6 hours
    Total Time 10 hours 30 minutes
    Course: Breakfast
    Cuisine: Indian, South Indian
    Ingredients Method Notes

    Ingredients
      

    • 25 cup rice
    • 1/2 cup urad dal
    • 1/4 cup flattened rice poha
    • 1/2 cup watermelon rind
    • 1/2 cup fresh coconut
    • 1/2 teaspoon methi seeds
    • oil for roasting
    • water for soaking and grinding
    • salt to taste

    Method
     

    1. Soak rice, urad dal and methi for 4 hours.
    2. Soak flattened rice (poha) for half an hour.
    3. Cut the rind into small pieces.
    4. Grind the soaked rice and lentil mixture to a fine batter, remove it in a bowl. Now, grind the rind pieces, soaked poha and  coconut, mix it into the batter. Add salt to it, cover and keep it in a warm place to ferment overnight or 5-6 hours.
    5. Next day, mix the batter, heat a skillet. Smear a little oil if using the cast iron. pour a ladleful of batter, spread a little oil, cover with a lid   and allow to cook. There is no need to cook the other side for this dosa. Once it is cooked, remove and serve hot with coconut chutney. Repeat for the rest of the batter.

    Notes

    The dosa is made as a set dosa.  The consistency of the batter should be moderately thick.
    Use any kind of skillet, iron or non-stick, cover with a lid and cook. There is no need to flip  to the other side. 

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    Watermelon rind dosa is soft, supple and porous. It is a good way to use the rind of the fruit which is usually discarded. Watermelon rind is rich in fibre and minerals. Give a try to this variation of dosa.
    watermelon rind dosa

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  • Kara Pidi Kozhukottai

    Kara Pidi Kozhukottai

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    Kara  Pidi Kozhukottai is an aromatic, filling  and healthy dish ideal to serve for breakfast. The rice and lentil mixture is twice cooked to make a delicious dish. It is from Tamil cuisine and commonly prepared in Tamil Brahmin households.

    Kozhukottai is a dish familiar to Tamilian cuisine. It is commonly made in  Tamilian households on a regular basis.  They are usually rice dumplings  with or without a filling. It may be sweet or savoury, thus different kinds of kozhukottai are prepared.

    Since I started my blogging, the love to know about different cuisines is even more. Pidi Kozhukottai as I have read in many blogs makes use of only rice. I came across a recipe which made use of lentils too and liked it. Here is the  recipe which I tried recently, I hope you will try and enjoy it. I got this recipe from a book titled Tiffins:Memories and Recipes of Indian Cooking by Rukmini Srinivas

     

    pidi kozhukottai

    Earlier, I have shared Ammini Kozhukottai recipe, it is tasty and I usually make it for dinner.

    Coming to the recipe, it is not a quick one. It involves three steps. At first, we grind the ingredients and roast them. Next it is cooked with a seasoning like upma.  Once it is ready and cooled, it is then shaped into dumplings and steamed. But, it is healthy and quite easy to make.  I liked as it involved additional mere steaming  for just ten more minutes. Over to the Kara Pidi Kozhukottai Recipe

    Kara Pidi Kozhukottai Recipe

    Ingredients:

    To grind:

    • 1 cup raw rice
    • 1/4 cup tur dal
    • 1 tablespoon chana dal
    • 2 dry chillies
    • 10 peppercorns

    Other ingredients:

    • 2 tablespoon oil
    • 1/2 teaspoon mustard
    • 1 teaspoon bengal gram
    • 2 green chillies
    • few curry leaves
    • 1/4 teaspoon asafoetida
    • 2 cup water
    • 1/2 cup fresh coconut
    • 1/4 cup grated carrot
    • 1/4 cup green peas
    • 1 bunch fenugreek
    • salt

    Method :

    1. Dry grind the ingredients under, “To Grind” to a coarse semolina like texture.
    2. Put the mixture in a pan and dry roast for two minutes. Keep it aside.
    3. Heat oil in a pan, add mustard seeds. As they splutter, put bengal, asafietida and curry leaves. Throw in the green chilly too. As they turn golden, put water and salt to it.
    4. As the water begins to boil, throw in coconut, vegetables and greens.
    5. Bring to a boil, now slowly add one cup of the ground mix to it. Keep stirring as no lumps should be formed.
    6. Cook until water is absorbed.
    7. Allow it to cool.
    8. Make elongated shaped dumplings with the mixture,
    9. Take a steamer or idli cooker. Put water in the beneth.
    10. Grease a bowl, put the dumplings into it.
    11. Put the perforated lid and keep the bowl with dumplings over it.
    12. Let cook for eight minutes, check with a tooth pick
    13. Once it is done, serve hot.

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    Kara Pidi Kozhukottai

    Kara Pidi Kozhukottai is a healthy, and tasty recipe from Tamil cuisine. It is ideal to serve for breakfast.
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    Course: Breakfast
    Cuisine: Indian, Tamilnadu
    Ingredients Method

    Ingredients
      

    To grind:
    • 1 cup raw rice
    • 1/4 cup tur dal
    • 1 tablespoon chana dal
    • 2 dry chillies
    • 10 peppercorns
    Other ingredients:
    • 2 tablespoon oil
    • 1/2 teaspoon mustard
    • 1 teaspoon bengal gram
    • 2 green chillies
    • few curry leaves
    • 1/4 teaspoon asafoetida
    • 2 cup water
    • 1/2 cup fresh coconut
    • 1/4 cup grated carrot
    • 1/4 cup green peas
    • 1 bunch fenugreek
    • salt

    Method
     

    1. Dry grind the ingredients under, “To Grind” to a coarse semolina like texture.
    2. Put the mixture in a pan and dry roast for two minutes. Keep it aside.
    3. Heat oil in a pan, add mustard seeds. As they splutter, put bengal, asafietida and curry leaves. Throw in the green chilly too. As they turn golden, put water and salt to it.
    4. As the water begins to boil, throw in coconut, vegetables and greens.
    5. Bring to a boil, now slowly add one cup of the ground mix to it. Keep stirring as no lumps should be formed.
    6. Cook until water is absorbed.
    7. Allow it to cool.
    8. Make elongated shaped dumplings with the mixture,
    9. Take a steamer or idli cooker. Put water in the beneth.
    10. Grease a bowl, put the dumplings into it.
    11. Put the perforated lid and keep the bowl with dumplings over it.
    12. Let cook for eight minutes, check with a tooth pick
    13. Once it is done, serve hot.

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    Kara Pidi Kozhukottai is a dish from Tamil cuisine. Lentil and rice mixture is cooked and steamed to form a hearty and filling breakfast
    Kara Pidi Kozhukottai

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