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Ragi Flakes Granola (Ragi Muesli)

May 8, 2020 By Sharmila Kingsly Leave a Comment

Ragi Flakes Granola Recipe | Finger Millet Granola Recipe | Ragi Muesli Recipe with step by step pictures and a video. Making Granola / Muesli is always fun.We can mix and match and add all our favourite ingredients and the granola is ready. Granola is really not pocket friendly when bought in shops. For a small amount we need to pay large bucks. So I never buy outside. I easily make some batched in home every weekend. It is one of my favourite guilt free snack.

I also have a regular Granola with Rolled Oats recipe posted in blog already. I also have a stove top version of Granola coming soon in blog. Ragi flakes can be easily sourced from any organic shops. Also fakes comes in all the millets. Now lets see how to prepare Ragi Granola.

This is how Ragi flakes looks and it is easily available in all the organic stores.

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Step by Step Method with Pictures :

1. Heat a pan with 1 tsp of coconut oil, once its hot add in the ragi flakes. Saute in a low flame until it is crisp. It may take around 2-3 mins. If you touch and break the flakes you may feel the crunch. Switch off at this stage.

2. Transfer it to a plate, spread out and Allow it to cool down.

3. Next in the same pan add in the Almonds saute in a medium flame for 5 mins. And then add in the Pumpkin Seeds and Chia seeds, Roast for another 3 mins.

4. Transfer them to the same plate along with the Ragi Flakes. Mix well. To this add in the Dried Figs, Silvered pistachios and the dried cranberries. Mix well.

6. Finally add in the country sugar Mix well and the ragi flakes granola are now ready to be served.

Healthy and delicious granola flakes is now ready to serve.

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Pigeon Peas Pulao

April 15, 2020 By Sharmila Kingsly Leave a Comment

Pigeon Peas Pulao Recipe | Fresh Tuvar Pulao | Tuvar Lilva Pulao with step by step pictures. Fresh Pigeon peas is a seasonal produce. It is available only during the winters. Pigeon peas are very good source of dietary fibres. It can be cooked similar to the regular green peas and when in season we definitely can replace green peas with pigeon peas.

It tastes good in kurma, paratha,pulao, and many more. I usually stock it up during the winter and use it for quite some time. Only a time-consuming job is the de-shelling process, but it is definitely worth it. Now let's see how to prepare pigeon peas pulao.

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How to Prepare Pigeon Peas Pulao

1. Wash the Basmati Rice and Soak in water for 30 mins. Heat a pan with oil or ghee, once its hot add in the fennel seeds ,Cardamom pods,Cinnamom Stick, Star Anise, Maarti Mooku, Stone flower and cashew nuts let it splutter and the cashew nuts turn slightly golden.

2. Next add in the ginger garlic paste and saute till the raw smell leaves. Meanwhile grind the mint leaves, Coriander leaves, Green Chilli and cashew nuts to a fine paste by adding little water and set it aside.

3. Next add in the onions, Saute till the onions turn glossy.

4. Next add in the ground mint coriander cashew nuts puree. Mix well and cook till the raw smell leave

5. Now add in the Pigeon Peas. Saute for 2 mins.

6. Next add in the Garam Masala, Turmeric powder and Required salt mix well and cook till the masala blends well. Now add in the soaked basmati Rice. Mix well and roast for a minute.

7. Now add in the measured 1 ½ cups of water and mix well. Check for salt and add if necessary, Next add in the Curd and lemon juice.

8. Close the cooker and cook in a high flame and wait till the pressure comes out vigorously and then put on the whistle and cook for 3 mins and switch off the flame. Wait till the pressure subsides on its own and then open the cooker. Carefully fluff the rice without breaking. Serve hot

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Palak Soup Recipe| Spinach Soup Recipe

April 7, 2020 By Sharmila Kingsly Leave a Comment

Palak Soup with breadsticks makes a whole meal. Palak is one healthy spinach variety. It is filled with nutrients and perfect for a meal.

Palak Soup Recipe | Spinach Soup Recipe | How to make Palak Soup with step by step pictures. Palak is one healthy spinach variety. It is rich in nutrients. Many of us dislike spinach but when made as a soup it tastes really delicious.

Palak ka soup has a really pleasant color and makes it more appealing. So treat your family with some yummy palak Soup and Garlic bread. Makes a perfect meal.

How to make Palak Soup

1.Heat a pan with butter, once it melts add in the sliced garlic pods and crushed ginger. Sauté for a min in low flame.

2.Next add in the Bay leaf saute for few secs and then add in a cup of sliced onions. Sauté till it turns glossy.

3.Next add in a cup of chopped tightly packed palak leaves. Saute in medium flame. It will shrink.

4.Once it shrinks and completely cooked switch off the flame and allow it to cool down. Remove the bay leaf and then transfer the contents to a blender.Add half cup of water

5.Blend it into a fine puree. Now transfer the blended palak back to the pan and start cooking.Add ½ a cup of water more. Cook in a medium flame.Add in the required salt

6.Add in the pepper powder. Cook for 2 mins.Next add in ¾ cup of milk. Check for salt add more if required and cook till it comes to a boil and then switch off the flame.

Yummy Palak soup is now ready to serve.

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Sweet Corn Raw Mango Salad |Sweet Corn Salad

March 31, 2020 By Sharmila Kingsly Leave a Comment

Sweet Corn Raw Mango Salad | Sweet Corn Salad with step by step pictures. Sweet corn along with raw mango, Cucumber makes a yummy combo. The sourness from the mangoes are perfectly balanced by the sweet corn and cucumber.

If you have some boiled sweet corn ready you can prepare the salad in no time. Just that do serve the salad immediately after preparing. Feel free to add the ingredients as you wish.

Topping it with some toasted sesame seeds and peanuts gives a nice crunch. Also, you can also add some pumpkin seeds, Cucumber seeds many more.

I try to add different combinations of ingredients as per the availability and it turns out to be great every single time. Now let's see how to prepare Sweet corn Salad.

Sweet Corn Salad | Sweet Corn Raw Mango Salad

How to Prepare Sweet corn Salad, Pictorial

1. In a mixing bowl add in the Sweet corn, add in a tsp of butter and mix well This is optional but it gives a nice taste to the sweet corn. Next, add in finely chopped onion and tomato.

2. Next add in Raw mango and cucumber, chop them into small cubes. Give everything a good mix. Now add in the finely chopped coriander leaves.

3. Required Salt, Pepper and Lemon Juice.

4.Mix everything together and serve immediately.

Serve as a meal for weight watchers.

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Paneer Fried Rice

March 28, 2020 By Sharmila Kingsly Leave a Comment

Paneer Fried Rice is an Indo-Chinese restaurant style main course. It is prepared with cooked basmati rice, sauces, paneer, and a few vegetables.

Paneer Fried Rice Recipe | How to make Paneer Fried Rice with step by step pictures. Fried Rice is always a good and complete meal. It goes well for any meal of the day. It can be made with any veggies or meat. I have already shared Chicken Fried Rice, Egg Fried Rice, and Vegetable Fried Rice recipes in blog.

Recipe Cuisine: Indo Chinese | Recipe Category: Main Course

Prep Time: 10 mins | Cook Time: 10 mins | Serves: 2 | Author: Sharmila Kingsly

Ingredients:

Cooked Basmati Rice – 1 cup

Onion – 1

Garlic 5 pods

Capsicum - ¼ cup chopped

Carrot – 3 tbsp (optional)

Beans – 3 tbsp (optional)

Cabbage – 3 tbsp (optional)

Sweet Corn – 2 tbsp (optional)

Sugar – 1 tsp

Salt as needed

Soy Sauce – ½ tsp

Green Chilli sauce – 1 tsp

Pepper powder – 1 tbsp

Spring onion – as needed

Method:

1. Chop the Paneer and crumble it or you can saute in a pan until light golden. Heat oil to this add in the finely chopped garlic pods and saute well. Next, add in the Chopped onions and cook for 2 mins in a high flame.

2. Add the chopped Bell Peppers/Capsicum and mix well. Then add in the chopped and other veggies if using. Cook for 5 mins. The veggies should have a crunch and hence no need to cook fully Then add in the Soy sauce and Green Chilli Sauce. Mix well so that everything mix evenly.

3. Next add in Sugar and Salt and mix well. Now add in the paneer

4. Now add in the cooked Rice and mix well. Toss in high for 2 mins. Finally add in the pepper powder and give a good mix. garnish with spring onions and switch off the flame.

Notes:

· Next miss to add Sugar as it helps to maintain the crunch and freshness of the veggies.

· Always cook in a high flame while cooking fried rice.

· Check here for how to cook rice perfectly for fried rice.

· You can either crumble and use the paneer or saute until light golden cubes and then use.

· You can skip the veggies if you don’t prefer them. However, it gives a nice volume to the fried rice.

Step by Step Method with Pictures:

1. Chop the Paneer and crumble it or you can saute in a pan until light golden. Heat oil to this add in the finely chopped garlic pods and saute well ,Next add in the Chopped onions and cook for 2 mins in a high flame.

2. Next add in the chopped Bell Peppers/Capsicum and mix well. Then add in the chopped and other veggies if using. Cook for 5 mins. The veggies should have a crunch and hence no need to cook fully Then add in the Soy sauce and Green Chilli Sauce. Mix well so that everything mix evenly.

3. Next add in Sugar and Salt and mix well. Now add in the paneer

4. Now add in the cooked Rice and mix well. Toss in high for 2 mins. Finally add in the pepper powder and give a good mix. Garnish with spring onions and switch off the flame.

Yummy Fried Rice is now ready to serve.

It goes well with any Chinese gravy or just tomato ketchup.

Palak Methi Sweet Potato Paratha

March 26, 2020 By Sharmila Kingsly Leave a Comment

Palak Methi SweetPotato Paratha with step by step pictures. Parathas are a lovely way to include more nutrients to a vegetable. We can add as many ingredients and stuff in to the parathas. I have used sweet potato ,palak and Methi in this paratha and my kids enjoyed it and I had the satisfaction of feeding the family more vegetables. Now lets see how to prepare this yummy paratha.

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Step by Step Method with Pictures:

1. Heat a pan with water and blanch the palak for 3 mins. Switch off drain the excess water. Allow it to cool down and blend well to a fine puree.

2. Clean the Methi leaves. Cook the sweet potato in a cooker for 4 whistles. Wait till the pressure is released on it own and then peen the skin and mash well. In a bowl add in the mashed sweet potato , palak puree and add the methi leaves.

3. Mix well and then add in the wheat flour, Chilli powder.

4. Next add the Turmeric powder, Garam Masala and Salt.

5. Sprinkle water little by little and knead it to a fine dough. Allow the sough to rest for 30 mins. Divide the dough into small balls of equal sizes. Flatten it to parathas with a rolling pin.

6. Heat a tawa with oil ,once hot add the paratha ,drizzle in ghee or oil and spread on the parathas.

7. Cook on both sides. Serve hot.

I served it curd and kovakai Masala.

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Basundi ( No Condensed Milk Basundi )

March 24, 2020 By Sharmila Kingsly Leave a Comment

Basundi Recie | How to prepare Basundi | No Condensed Milk Basundi with step by step pictures and video. Basundi is a creamy and rich milk-based dessert. It is made with milk, nuts, saffron. Just the few ingredients and we get the delicious basundi. It can be made for any festival occasions. Today being Ugadi / Teugu New Year I felt this is the right time to post this recipe. Happy Ugadi to everyone who is celebrating.

My kids loved this version of Basundi and we enjoyed this is an after-meal dessert after our Sunday Lunch. No need to reduce the milk so much the reduced version is called Rabdi , it is usually slightly thin consistency than rabdi. Now let see how to prepare this delicious dessert.

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Step by Step Method with Pictures:

1.Heat milk in a sauce pan. Soak a generous pinch of saffron in t tbsp of milk and set aside. Keep the nuts ready.

2.Bring the milk to a boil and then reduce the flame. Keep stirring continuously. Scrap the edges and keep cooking.

3.Cook until the milk is slightly reduced, and the colour turns to a pal yellow. It may take upto 20 minutes in low flame. Meanwhile keep stirring and scrap the edges to avoid burning the bottom. However, the milk need not to be reduced to half. Now add in the sugar and keep cooking. Also add in the cardamom powder and mix well.

4.Heat a pan with ghee and add in the nuts and roast until it is lightly roasted. I used cucumber seeds, Pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds and crushed almonds. Use any nuts as per your preference. Add the roasted nuts to the basundi and mix well. Finally add in the saffron soaked milk. Cook for another 2 minutes and switch off.

Creamy rich basundi is now ready to serve.

Makes a lovely dessert for any occasion.

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Basundi

Basundi is a creamy and rich milk-based dessert. It is made with milk, nuts, saffron. Just the few ingredients and we get the delicious basundi.

Prep Time10

Cook Time30

Total Time40

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: Indian

Servings:

Calories: 170kcal

Author: Sharmila Kingsly

Standard 1 cup measures 240 ml

Ingredients

Instructions

Heat milk in a sauce pan. Soak a generous pinch of saffron in t tbsp of milk and set aside. Keep the nuts ready.
Bring the milk to a boil and then reduce the flame. Keep stirring continuously. Scrap the edges and keep cooking.
Cook until the milk is slightly reduced, and the colour turns to a pal yellow. It may take upto 20 minutes in low flame. Meanwhile keep stirring and scrap the edges to avoid burning the bottom. However, the milk need not to be reduced to half. Now add in the sugar and keep cooking. Also add in the cardamom powder and mix well.
Heat a pan with ghee and add in the nuts and roast until it is lightly roasted. I used cucumber seeds, Pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds and crushed almonds. Use any nuts as per your preference. Add the roasted nuts to the basundi and mix well. Finally add in the saffron soaked milk. Cook for another 2 minutes and switch off.

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Notes

Serve hot or chilled ,it tastes good either way.
No need to reduce the milk too much.
Condensed milk is usually added for a creamier basundi ,but it tasted good the same way even without adding. Add if you prefer.
Add any nuts as you prefer.

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Foxtail Millet Idli Dosa

March 20, 2020 By Sharmila Kingsly Leave a Comment

Foxtail Millet Idli Dosa Recipe | Thinal Idi Dosa Recipe | Millet Recipes with step by step pictures and video. Millet recipes are getting very much popular these days. It is a healthy alternative to the regular rice. It has more nutrients and definitely we can cook instead rice.

I have shared many millet recipes in blog already and today lets see a healthy Idli and dosa with Foxtail Millet.

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How to make Foxtail Millet Idli and Dosa

1. Wash the foxtail millet and Urad Dal and Soak them in separate bowls for 4 hours.

2. After soaking them, Grind the foxtail millet and Urad Dal separately. You can grind the soaked Fenugreek seeds along with the Urad Dal.

3. Transfer the soaked Urad dal and Fenugreek seeds in a blender and grind it to a fine paste. Transfer it to a bowl. Next in the same blender grind the soaked Foxtail Millet. Grind them without any grains. Transfer it to the Bowl with the Urad Dal batter.

4. Mix the batter well and all it to ferment for 8 hours or overnight. After fermenting mix well.

5. Just before cooking add Salt and mix well. For preparing Idli Add the required water to the batter and bring t to the idli batter consistency. Grease the idli plate with oil and then steam cook in a medium flame for 10 mins.

6. Allow it cool down a bit and then sprinkle little water and remove the idli.Serve hot.

7. For preparing the dosa, add water and adjust the batter to the desired consistency. Heat a dosa tawa once hot pour a ladle full of batter and evenly spread. Drizzle oil over the edges and cook.

8. Flip and cook the other side as well. Once its cooked remove from the tawa and serve hot.

Serve hot.

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I served Foxtail Millet with spicy khara chutney and Black Urad Dal Idli Podi.

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Foxtail Millet Idli Dosa

Millet's are a healthy alternate to the regular rice. It has more nutrients and definitely we can cook instead rice.This recipe features a healthy millet Idli and Dosa.

Prep Time20

Cook Time10

Resting Time8

Total Time8 30

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: Indian

Servings: servings

Calories: 103kcal

Author: Sharmila Kingsly

Standard 1 cup measures 240 ml