Soy is full of polyunsaturated fats,proteins and omega 3 fatty acids.They are also rich in calcium and iron while providing no extra sugar or sodium to the body. It enables faster muscle building and metabolism.Soak 1 cup of soya chunks in 21/2 cups of boiled water and then rinse them in cold water after they soften.Ingredients
Corn flour…….2 TBS
Chilli powder…1 TSP
Salt………1 TSP
Turmeric powder…1 TSP
Coriander powder..2 TSP
Marinate the above ingredients and keep it for 10 mts.
Can deep fry but I fried in non-stick pan.Can serve with rice or roti.
Banana flower is known as annans heart.This is used as a vegetable..It is large which grows from the end of the bunch of bananas. It has outstanding medical properties.It is also known as banana blossom. It is packed with essential minerals such as phosphorus,calcium,potassium,copper, magnesium and iron.It is a rich source of Vitamins like A,C,E and also fiber and iron.It is packed with dietary fibre.
It has got antioxidant properties.It is good for diabetic patients.
It can be added to salads,stir friesand herbal tea.
Ingredients
Banana flower …..1
Green gram dhal…..1 cup
Mustard seeds…..1 tsp
Shallots….few or big onion 1 chopped
Turmeric…..1/2 tsp
Green chillies…3
Salt as needed
Curry leaves…few
Cumin seeds…1/2 tsp
Garlic.. 3 to 4 cloves
Oil…..as required
Method.
Boil green gram.It should not be mushy. Keep aside.
Just pulse coconut scrapings,g.chillies, garlic clovesand cumin seeds.
In a kadai add oil. I have used coconut oil.
Add mustard seeds when it splutters add curry leaves and chopped onion.
Fry and then add chopped banana flower add little salt.Dont add water.Fry for few minutes.
Now add grinded masala and turmeric and mix well.keep in centre and cover with a lid in a medium flame.
When it is almost cooked add boiled green gram and mix well.Again cook for3 mts in low flame.
Garlic is closely related to onion family.Each segment of a garlic ball is called a clove.There are about 15 to 20 cloves.It is popular ingredient in cooking cos of it’s smell and taste.We have health benefits once when it chopped or crushed.It contains sulphur componds.It is very nutritious and has few calories.It is rich in Vit.C,Vit.B6 and Manganese.Various other nutrients are also present.Garlic supplement help prevent and reduce the severity of common illness like flu and common cold.High doses of garlic appear to improve blood pressure for those with high blood pressure. It also improves cholesterol levels.It is delicious and can add to savoury dishes,soups, sauces dressings and more.
Ingredients:
Pepper…..1 tsp
Cumin seeds…1 tsp
Garlic cloves…3 or 4
Dry chilles….2
Have to powder these ingredientsGarlic cloves to be crushed.
For rasam
Red chillies…. 2
Tomato…1
Turneric powder…1/4 tsp
Hing a pinch.
Mustard seeds…1/4 tsp
Urad dhal split….1/2 tsp
Curry leaves few
Oil…..1 tbs
Tamarind small lime size and extract pulp
Method
In a pan add oil and seasonings to it with red chillies.
Add crushed garlic to it
Fry a little and add tomatoes to it.
Now add the rasam powder to it.
Add asafoetida and then tamarind extract.
When it starts to boil add Coriander leaves and switch it off.
Serve with rice.
Suggestion:
I have used red chillies for the powder with seeds but can deseed and use it.
An easy snack for evening. Chickpeas have various health benefits.They are rich in fiber and protein.It contains a range of nutrients including protein. It has calcium,zincand Vit.K contributes to building and maintaining bone structure and strength.It is high in iron content,a source of magananese and folate. Also it is a source of selenium, potassium,Vit.C and B6..
Very simple few ingredients.
Chickpeas
Oil
Salt
Method
Soak chickpeas for 6 to 8 hrs.
Drain water and spread it in a towel. Discard any loose skins from the outside.
Transfer the chickpeas on a tray drizzle oil on it and add salt.Mix and spread it evenly.
I have grilled it keeping it in the upper tray.It took nearly 20 to 25 mts.This depends on the model and brand.
Sometime s you can hear bursting sound of chickpeas.
After 10 mts take the tray mix well and keep it again.
When it is crunchy remove it.can have it as such or add flavours of your choice.
A recipe using curd and dhal vada. It is common in south Indian restaurant . I have already given the recipe for uzhundu vadai.https://anindianhomemaker.wordpress.com/2020/04/18/uzhundu-vadaurad-dhal-vada-2/The above is the link.
Now the recipe for thayir vada. Soak the vadas in warm water for15 to 20 minutes .Then press the vada between your palms to remove water.After removing water keep aside
.INGREDIENTS:
Curd……2 cups
Carrot grated few tablespoon
Coriander chopped few tablespoon.
For grinding:
Coconut scrapings…..1/4 cup
Green chilly……1
Water
Grind all these ingredients into a paste.Whisk the curd a little and add the grounded paste to it.Add salt as per your taste.
Now arrange the vada in a platter.
Add the prepared curd over the vada.Vadas should soak for mini 1/2 an hour to 3 to 4 hrs .Cover it and refrigerate.Finally garnish with grated carrot and chopped coriander leaves.
Serve vadai with little curd. I haven’t added any seasoning in but can add seasoning to the beaten curd.
Multi grain adai is a healthy breakfast recipe. I haven’t used rice for this recipe. Have included a number of grains you can choose the grains of your choice. This is best for breakfast or dinner. This is good for diabetic patients.
Ingredients
Masoor dhal…..1/4cup
Moong dhal…1/4 cup
Soyabeans…..1/4 cup
Toor dhal……1/4 cup
Karamani…..1/4 cup
Barnyard millet…4 tbs
Black Channa…..4 tbs
Salt as needed
These grains can be increased or decreased according to your taste. Also can include other grains of your choice.
Soak the grains for 4 to 6 hrs.Then grind it with 4 to 5 redchillies accdg to your taste. Keep it aside.
For seasoning:
Oil….1 Tbs
Onion…2 to 3 finely chopped
Curry leaves a few
Mustard seeds…1/2 TSP
Urad dhal…..3/4 TSP
Method
In a kadai add oil when it gets heated add mustard seeds
When it splutters add urad dhal.
Now add chopped onions and curry leaves and fry well.
Now add the mixture to the batter. Add needed salt
In a dosa tawa spread a little batter on a dosa tawa.Pour oil to it allow it to cook.
When one side is cooked flip it on the other side.
When it gets cooked remove and serve with chutney.
Optional
Can add methi leaves or drumstick leaves if you like