GREEN GRAM DHAL CURRY/GREEN GRAM CURRY KERALA STYLE/MASHED GREEN GRAM DHAL CURRY

The mung bean alternatively known as the green gram is a plant species in the legume family.

These beans are the best plant based source of protein. This has high levels of globulin and albumin. They are rich in essential amino acids such as Phenylalanine, Arginine,Lysine, Tryptophan,Methonine, Valine,Leucine and Isoleucine.

Mung beans easiest to digest among all beans.It boosts immunity. It is low in calories,low in fat,low in sodium.It contain good to high levels of several B complex vitamins and someA, C,E and K.

Have good to excellent levels of several minerals among them potassium,iron,manganese,calcium and magnesium.

An excellent way to enhance the nutritive values of this dal is to sprout them.

Ingredients

• Green gram dhal….100gms
• Tomatoes………2
• Garlic few pods.
• Onion….2
• Oil ..1 to 2 tbs.
• Coriander leaves….few
• Turmeric powder..1 tsp
• Mustard seeds…..1/4 tsp
• Urad dhal…1/2 tsp.
• Ginger grated….1/4 tsp
• Redchiilies…..2
• Curry leaves few

Optional I have added a powder which I have prepared.Dry roast coriander seeds,red gram dhal and chillies. You can add sambar powder if you want.

Method.

• Fry green gram for few minutes and soak it for atleast three hours.
• Now in a pressure pan add turmeric powder, tomatoes,garlic and onion. Cook for three to four Whistles.

• When cooked mash it with wooden spatula or any other spoons.
• 
• In a kadai pour oil.add mustard seeds when it splutters add urad dhal when it turns brown add red chillies.Add grated ginger
• Then add sliced onions,curry leaves to it.Fry a little.
• Add to the curry.
• Allow it to boil after adding salt and that powder.
• Finally add chopped coriander leaves.

Another option can add coconut paste that is grind 1/4 cup coconut in a mixer and add it.

Suppose if you cannot prepare the powder which I have mentioned can add 1 tsp coriander powder and1 tsp chilly powder depending upon your taste.

You can serve this curry for rice,chappathi,roti,appam and puttu.

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BROCCOLI STIR FRY/BROCCOLI PORIAL

Broccoli is an edible green plant in the cabbage family whose large flowering head is eaten as a vegetable.It is known to be a tasty vegetable which is rich in nutrients.

It has substantial amount of Vit.C,Vit.K,Vit.A,Vit.B6,folate,dietaryfibre,potassium,serenium,manganese and phosphorus.It is a rich source of phytonutrient,glucosinates,flavonoids and antioxidant that boost your health in a great way.

Health benefits of broccoli:

It prevents certain types of cancer

Reduces cholesterol, reduces allergic reaction and inflammation and is also good for eye care.

INGREDIENTS

• Broccoli 1 medium size or 1 cup florets.
• Onion_1no finely chopped
• Oil as required
• Mustard _1/4 tsp
• Urad dhal_1/2 tsp
• Garlic minced 1 tsp or ginger garlic paste.
• Turmeric powder 1/2 tsp
• Chilly powder 1 tsp.
• Salt as needed.

• METHOD

1. Broccoli florets should be separated.
2. Cut broccoli into small bits we do for cauliflower
3. Put in warm water for few minutes and remove it immediately.
4. Heat oil in kadai and add mustard seeds to it when it splitters add urad dhal to it.
5. 4.Add chopped onions to it and saute it.Add garlic too.
6. 5.Add broccoli to it now add turmeric powder,chilly powder and salt to it.
7. 6.If needed sprinkle little water
8. And cook.
9. This will get cooked soon.
10. Optional:
11. Chilly powder can be replace with sambar powder or can use little coriander powder
12. If u don’t want to add turmeric powder can avoid that.
13. 

BREAD UPMA

A bachelor’s receive from me.An easy breakfast or evening snack.Also lunch box special.

Ingredients:

• Bread slices______6 to 8 
• Oil________________3tbs
• Onion_____________2
• Green chillies _____2
• Capsicum__________1 or 2
• Tomato____________2
• Red chilly powder___1/2 TSP
• Mustard seeds_______1/4 TSP
• Urad dhal____________1/2 TSP
• Turmeric powder____1/4tsp
• Lemon juice_________1/2 TSP
• Sambarpowder/garam masala powder1/2 to 3/4 TSP(optional)
• Coriander leaves finely chopped
• Ginger garlic paste___1/2 TSp

Slice onions,cut tomatoes and capsicum.

If you are adding other vegetables cut it if adding potato par boil and add it.

Method:

1.First toast bread slices on a tawa and cut into pieces.

2.In a kadai put oil in it.

3.Add mustard seeds after  it spluters add urad dhal.

4.First add sliced onions saute a little then add tomatoes when tomatoes are half done add capsicum.If you are adding other veggies add now.

5.Now add red chilly powder,ginger garlic paste,turmeric powder,garam masala powder and required salt and fry then add lemon juice.

6.When it is done finally add bread slices.

7Mix well add chopped coriander leaves.

Options

• Can add ghee and csahews while giving for kids.
• Can add sambar powder instead of garam masala powder.
• Can skip both powders and do as regular upma.

Lunch box special, kids friendly, breakfast receive, evening snack receive,bachelor’s recipe.Indian cooking