Aloo Matar Paratha | Potato and pea paratha is a tasty and filling breakfast. The goodness of fresh green peas along with onion and other spices makes it delectable. (more…)
Banana Mango Oat Shake is a n easy to make, tasty and healthy drink to serve the family members. It is filling and provides the nutrients for the body.
Mornings are busy and one needs to search dishes that are not only healthy but easy to prepare. I serve milkshake along with other dish as it is helps to sustain for a longer period during the day.
Huli nuchu or katambli is a traditional food that is made using broken rice and buttermilk. It is a coolant food for summer from Karnataka.
Some recipes are cherished since ages, they have stood the test of time and are worth mentioning. May be with time, life is moving super fast these days, some dishes will be soon forgotten and face a silent death with time. Writing it here, for all the kannadiga fans who love these dishes, Huli nuchu or katambli is one such unique dish, it’s one of the heirloom recipes, passed on through generations.
It makes a good dish for lunch or breakfast. Huli nuchu is a kannada word, where “huli” means “sour” and ” nuchu ” is the term used for broken rice granules. Thus, the broken rice granules are cooked in sour buttermilk. With the recipe written down here, I hope many will continue to cook and enjoy this rare dish.
huli nuchu or katambli
Broken rice granules are cooked in sour buttermilk with seasoning and spices, it makes a comfort meal by itself. One can serve it for breakfast or lunch. A simple mango pickle tastes good with it.
One needs a little prior preparation here. Raw rice needs to be washed and dried on a cloth. It is then coarsely grinded in the mixie. You can make this a day earlier and keep it ready.
How to make the broken rice:
It is usually available in the market, but one can make it at home also. Take a cup of rice, wash and soak it for two hours. Later, discard the water put it to dry on a cotton cloth in shade. Once, it is partially dry, grind it coarsely in the mixer.
Heat oil in a thick bottom pan, it is good to use a pressure cooker if you do not have a thick bottom vessel. Add mustard seeds, as it crackles, put bengal gram and urad dal to it. Add asafoetida, after a few seconds, put the green chilly and curry leaves to it. Mix water to the curds. Pour it into seasoning, add salt.
As it boils, mix the broken rice granules (akki tari) slowly to it. Keep stirring, lumps may be formed here. Let cook on a slow heat for some time. Keep stirring in between.
Add fresh coriander to it.
Add more water, if the consistency is thick.
The rice granules should be soft, once it is done, remove and serve. Mango pickle tastes good with it.
Take a tip:
Sour curds is essential.
Adjust chilly as per your needs.
Ginger may be grated and put in the seasoning.
Do not skip adding ginger, it gives a good taste to thhe dish.
It needs time to prepare this dish.
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Huli nuchu | Katambli | Karnataka recipe
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Huli nuchu is one of the heirloom recipes that is prepared by me. Broken rice are simmered in buttermilk with a seasoning for a long time, it makes a tasty meal by itslef.
Whisk the curds, add water to it and keep it aside.
Heat oil in a thick bottom pan, add mustard seeds, as it crackles, put asafoetida, bengal gram, urad dal, ginger pieces, green chilly and curry leaves. Let cook for a few seconds. Now, add the buttermilk (curds and water mixed) to it.
Once it boils, slowly add the broken rice to it, keep stirring in between. Add salt and let cook on a slow flame for half an hour.
Keep stirring in between. Add water if necessary, the consistency should be moderately thick.
Add fresh chopped coriander to it while cooking. It imparts good smell.
Notes
To make broken rice, wash the raw rice and put it to dry on a cloth. Later, coarsely grind it.
Curds should be sour.
Adjust the consistency of water.
Grated ginger can be added.
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I am on the look out for better break fast option these days and by far this has been the tastiest one, Cucumber Smoothie. It’s ideal for summer and hardly takes a couple of minutes to whip it. (more…)
Strawberry Lassi is a flavoursome, yoghurt based drink. It is refreshing during summer.
Lassi is an ideal drink for summer. It is a yoghurt based sweetened drink that is chilled and garnished with nuts. Strawberry Lassi is a flavourful summer drink that one can easily make at home.
The temperature is rising each day and thus we need to change our food habits. Fruits and fluids need to be taken in more quantities. Chaas, lassi and lemonades are gulped down easily.
Punjabi Lassi is one classic drink for summer, posted it earlier. Cucumber Lassi is a spicy variety, do give a try.
Hubby bought rose lassi the other day. It was good and soon I was tempted to try making strawberry lassi. It was a refreshing drink which all of us enjoyed.
Strawberry Lassi
Ingredients:
250 ml thick curd
50 ml milk
4 strawberries ( I used large ones)
3 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon almond and cashew crushed
a little cardamom powder ( optional)
250 ml cold water
Method:
Wash and cut the strawberries.
Add sugar to it. Blend both together.
Add curd and whisk it again.
Put water and blend once again.
Pour in glasses, top with dry fruit powder and serve.
Take a tip:
Use fresh curds.
Add sugar as per your taste, this measurement gives a not too sweet lassi which we prefer.
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Strawberry Lassi
Strawberry lassi is a flavourful drink ideal for summer.
Its the season of strawberries, the red luscious fruit is loved by all. Mostly consumed as a fruit, it is also used in desserts, cakes and toppings. It gives a wonderful taste to cold beverages. Strawberrymilkshake is a favourite drink to enjoy in this season.
Here is a healthy twist to the usual milkshake. There is no added sugar and the milk used is low fat. I usually blend my milkshakes with a scoop or two of ice cream but avoided it here. Thus, this low fat milkshake is ideal to be consumed by all weight watchers.
Strawberry is nutritional packed, it is rich in anti oxidants and polyphenols. It also has nutrients, vitamins and minerals as manganese, Vitamin C,folate, potassium , dietary fibre and magnesium.
Benefits of Strawberries
Strawberries boosts immunity, reduces hyper tension and improves heart function. They boosts brain function and improves eye sight. They help prevent arthritis and gout. It reduces inflammation caused by injuries. It helps in weight loss.
Wash the strawberry, pat dry and cut into small pieces. Freeze them for some time. Grind all ingredients, pour it in a glass, add ice cube and serve immediately.
Take a tip:
Natura is a sugar free sweetener added to enhance the taste of the beverage. It can be prepared without it also.
It is ideal to freeze strawberry pieces ahead of time.
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Low calorie strawberry milkshake
Low calorie strawberry milkshake is tasty and healthy, it can be consumed by all.
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Mocha Coffee Cookies are exquisite and melt in the mouth cookies. Serve it as a snack or with milk in the mornings. Recently, I was selected for the Belly Nirvana Campaign by Plattershare in association with Place of Origin Indian Tastes Delivered. I received a Leo Breakfast Blend Coffee Powder and Mocha Chocolate drink powder.
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The Mocha chocolate powder can be used for various purposes. It is ideal to use it in milk. I made a milk shake for my hubby and daughter and they did like it. It was tasty and flavoursome. Mocha Chocolate powder can be used in baking cakes and cookies. The Mocha powder is unique and has freshness in its taste. I shall definitely order the same brand again.
Mocha flavour blends well with coffee and makes a good and unique recipe. The coffee and chocolate medley is simply aweome and I am loving it. I will be making a few more in the next few days.
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mocha coffee cookies
Mocha Coffee Cookies Recipe
Ingredients: (Measurement used: 1 cup =200 grams)
1 cup all purpose flour
1/4 cup almond flour
1/8 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
2 teaspoon leo breakfast blend coffee powder
2 teaspoon mocha chocolate powder
1/3 cup butter
1/2 cup brown sugar
a little ghee for greasing
Method:
Sieve all purpose flour, almond flour, baking powder and baking soda together .
The butter should be at room temperature. Mix butter and sugar till it is soft.
Mix coffee powder and mocha powder to it.
Now, mix the flour slowly into the mocha coffee mix.
Do not knead it hard.
Keep it aside for ten minutes.
Grease the plate with a little ghee.
Take a small lemon sized ball, flatten it and place it on the tray. Keep them at an inch apart.
Pre- heat the oven at 200 degree celsius.
Bake it for ten minutes at 200 degree celsius.
Let them cool on rack.
Repeat for the rest of the dough.
Store in an airtight container.
mocha coffee cookies
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Mocha Coffee Cookies
Mocha Coffee Cookies made with finest ingredients does taste good. It is tasty and melt in the mouth.
1cup all purpose flour1 cup =200 ml used in recipe
1/4cupalmond flour
1/4teaspoonbaking soda
1/8teaspoon baking powder
1/2cupbrown sugar
1/3cupbutter
2teaspoonleo coffee powder
2teaspoonmocha hot chocolate powder
Method
The butter should be at room temperature while using.
Sieve the flour along with baking soda and baking powder.
Mix butter and brown sugar together. Beat it well. Add mocha hot chocolate powder and coffee powder to it. Mix it .
Now, mix the flour into the mocha coffee mixture. Do not knead it hard. Keep it aside for ten minutes.
Pre-heat oven at 200 degree centigrade.
Grease a tray. Take small lemon sized balls, flatten and arrange on the tray at a distance.
Bake for ten to twelve at 200 degree centigrade.
Once it done, let cool on the rack.
Keep it in an airtight container.
mocha coffee cookies
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Apple milkshake has been the recent addition to my list. It is one of the tastiest and healthiest drinks that one can slurp in the mornings. I don’t know why I had not tried earlier.
Apples are available all round the year and one can easily manage with it. It is thick, foamy and filling. Do not peel the skin of apples, just cut it into small pieces and pulse it, it blends well with the pulp and milk.
Wash and cut the apple into small pieces. Pulse it, add milk and honey to it. Again pulse it for thirty seconds. Pour it in a glass and serve chilled. Otherwise, add ice cubes to it.
Take a tip:
Add sugar if serving for children.
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Apple Milkshake
Apple milkshake is a tasty and healthy drink to kickstart the day.
Those reading me regularly know that I am ardent fan of milkshakes. What are the other variety of milkshakes that you prepare? Do let me know in the comment section below
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Have you ever tried making mint paratha? If not, do give a try to it. They are aromatic and refreshing. The smell of mint leaves can never be locked, it spills everywhere. No need of any accompaniment, you can serve it with curds and pickle.
Last year, I was going through Tarla Dalal vegetarian cook book and it was then I found this mint paratha. Since then, I have made it many times.
Turn it to the other side and smear oil. It should be well roasted.
Serve with curds or pickle.
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Mint paratha, pudina paratha
Mint paratha or pudina paratha is tasty and ideal for lunch box. It is served with pickle or curd usually.
