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Broad beans are rich in fiber and are good way to get your daily fiber requirements in. Preparation time: 40 minutesServing: 6 Ingredients:Goru chikkudukaya(broad beans)- 4-5 cups choppedOil-2 teaspoonMustard seeds-1/2 teaspoonCumin seeds-1/2 teaspoonChana dal-1 tablespoonUrad dal-1 tablespoonsGarlic-3 cloves finely choppedCurry leaves-1 stemTurmeric-pinchRed chili powder-1-2... Continue Reading →
Bachali kura also called as Malabar Spinach is rich in iron and protein.This dish is a lentil preparation using Malabar spinach. Preparation time 20 minutes Serves 4 Serving Size 1/4 portion Calories Per Serving Approximately 65 per serving Difficulty Easy Ingredients: Bachali kura(malabar spinach)-2 bunches(separate leaves and chop) Onions -1/2 medium chopped moong dal-1/2 cup Oil-2 teaspoon... Continue Reading →
On days when you don't feel like eating heavy dinner, soups are my go to food.They are filled with flavor and yet are so light on the stomach.Preparation time: 2 hours(slow cook method),30 minutes(stove top)Serving: 6 cupsIngredients:1 Tbsp. olive oil1 cup onion, chopped1 cup carrots, chopped4 cloves of garlic10 large, very ripe tomatoes(any tomatoes or... Continue Reading →
Baba Ganoush is a Mediterranean dish with eggplant and tahini. I modified it a bit to make it a stuffing for the pastry sheets and to adapt to the Indian taste. The traditional baba ganoush recipe chars the eggplant in whole and removes the skin before grinding, it doesn't use green chilies and peanuts as... Continue Reading →
I love fresh salads,I usually eat salads in the night instead of a heavy meal,it helps me go to bed feeling lighter and waking up lighter.This can be paired with a fresh baked chicken or fish fillet.Preparation time: 5 minutesServing: 2-3 cupsIngredients2 cups finely chopped romaine lettuce1-2 teaspoons balsamic vinaigrette(see recipe below,also available in trader... Continue Reading →
Salmon has many health benefits,the main health benefit is that it is an excellent good fat or Omega-3 fatty acids, the protein in salmon is easy to digest and absorb into the body. It also contains Vitamins A, B and D as well as the minerals calcium, iron, phosphorus and selenium.This is a simple baked Salmon dish,... Continue Reading →
There is a funny story behind this.Growing up I always used to compete with my brother and always speak opposite of what he says.If he wants egg yolk,I will ask for egg white,likewise he said his favorite curry was Bendakaya(Okra) and then I say mine is Dondakaya(Ivy gourd), Thus my favorite curry all through my... Continue Reading →
Egg muffins can be made with pretty much any vegetable.Here I have used tomatoes,onions and spinach.You can also use bell peppers,mushrooms,broccoli,cheese to make these.Preparation time: 30 minutesServing: 24 mini muffinsIngredients8 eggs1/4 cup chopped onions 1/4 cup chopped tomatoes1/4 cup chopped spinach2 pinches oregano(optional)1/2 tsp salt1/2 tsp your favorite seasoning like chili pepper, Cajun, black pepper... Continue Reading →
My mom used to give us cucumber salad in India during the hot summer months.Cucumber is 90 percent water which will keep you hydrated in summer.This preparation hardly takes 5 minutes and needs no cooking.Preparation time: 5 minutesServing: 2-3 cupsIngredients:Cucumber-1 large finely choppedOnion-1/4 medium finely choppedTomato-1 medium finely choppedLemon-1Black pepper powder-1/4 teaspoonSugar-2 pinchesSalt to tasteProcedure:1.Take... Continue Reading →
I love anything that can be dipped into ketchup :).I used the same recipe for potato cutlets and added some tuna fish into it to create fish cutlets and it turned out just delicious.Preparation time: 1 hourServing: 20 cutletsIngredients:Tuna in water 7oz(200 Grams-about to packets)Boiled Potato-1 Large boiled, peeled and mashedOnion-1 Large ,finely choppedGreen Chilies-3-4... Continue Reading →
Prathima Koneru 