December 24, 2014

Eggless banana cake recipe - How to make eggless banana cake

Banana cake
Eggless banana cake recipe - This Banana cake is a pleasurable soft cake with ripe banana, milk and butter. Banana in this cake enhances the flavor and addition of  butter adds extra softness and taste.This cake is simply wonderful and above all it is eggless. I like it most due to its texture and taste.

December 17, 2014

Bhajanichi chakli recipe - Maharashtrian chakli recipe

Chakli in a serving plate
Chakli with bhajani recipe - Chakli is our all time favorite delicious crunchy snack. Few days back, during  Deepawali festival, I had made bhajani  for chakli and posted it in this space. Please check out the bhajani recipe.. Though I made chakli during that time, I could not post it.  I always do chakli in small quantity as and when we feel eating and store the remaining bhajani or chakli flour in an airtight container, wrapping in zip lock plastic bag. 

December 06, 2014

Neer dose recipe - How to make neer dosa

Neer dose recipe - South Indian breakfast dish list is incomplete without dosa.  There are several varieties of dosas you can prepare and one of them is neer dosa /dose.  Neer dosa is a popular and very famous dosa of Karnataka. The batter for this dosa is prepared by grinding rice and coconut. The consistency of the batter is thin, I mean it is watery. Hence the dosa is called neer ( watery) dose.

November 26, 2014

Eggless orange cake recipe - How to make eggless orange cake

cake in a plate
Eggless orange cake recipe - Today I have orange cake for you all. Oranges are seasonal fruits and it is quite obvious that we prefer to eat fruits in its natural form. But making cake with oranges when they are in peak season is not a bad idea. This orange cake was very soft and  delicious, so I thought to share the recipe with you all. I am not a great fan of cake, but I like oranges a lot. Made this orange cake and we all enjoyed it. If you love orange juice added dishes, try out this delicious cake.

November 16, 2014

Ukadiche patholi in turmeric leaf recipe - Rice flour patholi recipe - How to make patholi in turmeric leaf

patholi in serving plate
Ukadiche patholi in turmeric leaf (arishina ele) recipe - Have a look at this traditional elegant sweet. This is patholi prepared using steamed rice flour. Earlier I had posted another version of making patholi. To know exactly what it is, read the following recipe. Check out some other traditional sweets recipes prepared with rice flour, Ukadiche modak using mouldUkadiche Modak (method 2),  Patholi using turmeric leaf ( metthod 1),  Phirni - Rice flour kheer.

November 14, 2014

Pomegranate juice recipe - Dalimbe juice

pomegranate juice in serving glasses
Pomegranate or  dalimbe juice - What would we prefer to drink in the scorching heat? Fresh fruit juice, right? Here is the pomegranate juice for healthy body and healthy mind. Also check out some other juice, milk shakes  and drinks recipes.  muskmelon juiceorange juicebadam kesar doodhlemon ginger squash and sharbatgreen grape juice black grape juicewatermelon juice khajoor milk shakechickoo milk shakeapple milk shakecustard apple milk shakestrawberry milkshake.

November 13, 2014

Apple pineapple jam recipe - Apple ananas jam

jam in a container
Apple pineapple jam recipe - This is a very healthy sweet and sour jam. As the name suggests this jam is prepared with  apples and pineapple. This jam can be used to prepare bread cheese sandwiches and bread butter sandwiches / toast. It can also be served with chapati and pooris. Check out some other dessert / sweet recipes. rasmalaimix fruits seekaranechibud rasayanapumpkin kheer, kharbuja rasayanaphool makhana puddingrice-chanadal  kheermoongdal kheerchana dal kheerPaneer Kheeramrakhandbadam kheerfruit saladvermicelli kheerphirnisitaphal rabdiwhite gourd kheerfinger millet halwalauki ka halwagajar ka halwa

November 07, 2014

Sabudana chivda recipe - Fried sago and ground nut mixture

fried sago and ground nuts
Sabudana chivda recipe - Category - snacks. Snack prepared with nylon sabudana which is specially meant for chivda, which is usually eaten during fasts. Check out other snacks recipes. Sabudana potato vadasabudana potato thalipeethsabudana khichadi, phool makhana snacks, churmuri chiwda, poha chiwda.

November 05, 2014

Heerekayi palya recipe - ghossale randayi - how to make ridge gourd sabzi

ridge gourd subzi
Heerekayi or ridge gourd palya recipe - Category - sabzi. Cuisine - Konkan region cuisine. This is a cuisine from konkan region where fresh and fleshy ridge gourds are available in plenty throughout the year. There can be two versions one with minimal spice and the other as spicy one. A spicy version of this dish goes well with roti, chapathi, curd rice and steamed rice.

October 30, 2014

Mushroom korma recipe - How to make mushroom kurma

mushroom masala in plate
Mushroom korma or kurma recipe - Yesterday, I made this mushroom korma for chapatis. Here mushrooms are available all around the year, I bring them fresh and make curry or masala or kurma or mushroom rice with different variations. This mushroom kurma masala was delicious and went well with chapatis. So, I thought to share this recipe with you all.

October 22, 2014

Peda using milk powder and condensed milk recipe

peda in a serving plate
Peda using milk powder and condensed milk recipe -  Wishing you all a very Happy and Prosperous Deepavali. Today I am sharing with you all a very easy to make peda made with milk, milk powder, condensed milk and sugar. These basic ingredients give the peda all the required taste and texture. The cardamom infuses the flavor with all these and the lovely peda was soft and  delicious. The method of making peda with khava is quite different than this method.  Khava peda is one of the common pedas available in sweet shop. But peda prepared with milk powder and condensed milk is unique. It tastes so good and every one in my family liked it. It is always a great treat to eat this tiny sweet with rich taste.

October 19, 2014

Bhajani for chakli recipe - Rice flour mix for preparing chakli - how to make bhajani for chakli

flour mix in a container
Bhajani  for chakli recipe  (flour mix for preparing chakli) - Today I am posting the recipe of traditional bhajani for chakli, which is a traditional savoury of Maharashtra. Chakli is a savoury snack usually prepared during diwali. Every house hold is making chakli or murukku for the festival with their own version. Bhajani in Marathi means roasted flour. This flour is prepared out of rice, roasted chana dal, urad dal and cumin seeds. This flour is  durable and you can store it for a couple of months and can be used as and when required. As a variation for having a different taste, you can add roasted ajwain, chilli powder and sesame seeds to the flour while preparing chakli.

October 09, 2014

Palak soup recipe - Spinach soup recipe

palak soup in serving glasses
Palak or spinach soup recipe - The recipe I am going to share today is simple soup prepared with spinach.You can just boil and blend the spinach, tomatoes, onions black pepper and ginger. Add the corn flour paste as thickening agent to the simmering soup and your creamy, delicious soup will be ready within few minutes. This is a healthy soup which gives comfort to the throat and soul. Spinach, popularly known as palak is a widely used leafy vegetable available all round the year. So the soup can be made at any season.

October 03, 2014

Ground rice patholi recipe - How to make patholi using turmeric leaf - Patholi using arisina ele or haldi paan recipe

patholi
Patholi using turmeric leaf recipe Wishing You All a Very Happy and Prosperous Dussehra. Patholi is a traditional, delicious and flavorful sweet dish made in Konkan region. Patholi is a steamed rice flour dumplings, prepared by spreading the rice flour dough on turmeric leaves and stuffed with coconut jaggery filling. 

October 01, 2014

Kempu harive soppu upkari Recipe - Amaranth leaves stir fry

stir fry in a plate
Kempu harive soppu upkari  recipe -This is a simple stir fry prepared with amaranth leaves in combination with fresh coconut and served as a side dish to chapati and rice with curry. Amaranth leaves are extensively cultivated in all parts of India. This leafy vegetable is also known as kempu harive soppu, tamdi bhajji and lal math.

September 26, 2014

Bataate vataane ambat - Potato green peas curry

aloo matar curry recipe
Bataate vataane ambat  - Today I have come up with one easiest and simplest  ambat recipe of Karnataka, prepared with potato and green peas. It has mildly spiced coconut based gravy which really goes well with hot rice and chapati. There are number of ways by which you can make ambat. But this is the simplest method with very few ingredients. Check out other  dal, sambar, saaru recipes. Curry is called as ambat in konkani language. Curries are staple food in this region. It is usually served with steamed rice. The coconut based masala paste for this curry is made by grinding the coconut and other ingredients to a smooth paste. These types of curries can be made using some other vegetables like brinjal, raw banana, french beans, chickpeas, green peas, black eyed beans etc.

September 25, 2014

Rava banana kesari recipe - Rava baale hannina sheera - Sheera recipe

rava-banana-kesari in a plate
Rava banana sheera or kesari recipe - Today it is Ghatasthapna. On this auspicious day I would like to post a very delicious sweet dish recipe which is commonly made in all parts of India. Rava banana sheera is a very essential naivedya dish prepared during  Satyanarayana Pooja and Durga Pooja. It is also called Mahaprasaad. If it is for naivedya, ghee, sugar and rava is used in equal quantity.

September 24, 2014

Dudde poori recipe - Pumpkin poori recipe

Pumpkin poori in plate
Dudde poori recipe - Pumpkin is a healthy yellow vegetable with rich sources of vitamins and minerals. Growing kids must eat them regularly. Usually I make stir fry called dudde sukke with it. But this sukke is not much in demand and nobody likes to eat at home. So I have been making pooris with pumpkin to satisfy the taste bud of my family members. 

September 22, 2014

Pav bhaji recipe - Mumbai pav bhaji recipe

making pav bhaji
Pav bhaji recipe - Pav bhaji is a famous street food of Mumbai or Bombay.  It is a common scene that several carts are serving pav bhaji on streets and beach. Now it is a popular fast food in all parts of India. For the preparation of this bhaji, I have used MTR pav bhaji masala which is readily available in the shop. 

August 27, 2014

Besan ladoo recipe

besan-ladoos in serving plate
Besan ladoo recipe - Today I am going to share a traditional besan ladoo recipe of Maharashtra. During the Ganesh Chaturthi festival, sumptuous sweet like besan ladoo for prasaad  in naivedya thali definitely would make a traditional delight. During Deepavali festival the aroma of besan ladoo spreads from every homes of Maharashtra.

August 26, 2014

Palak pulav recipe - Spinach pulao recipe

spinach-pulav-in plate
Palak pulav recipe -  Today I am going to share with you all a very simplest, easiest and yummy palak pulao recipe. In India varieties of pulao is made using various vegetables and this pulao is one of them.  It is a healthy one pot meal made with well known leafy vegetable spinach in combination with rice. 

August 18, 2014

Rava dose recipe - Rava dosa recipe - Semolina Dosa

Dosa in serving plate with chutney and sambar
Rava dose recipe - Rava dosa is yet another breakfast dish of  South India. For breakfast we look forward to prepare classic dishes to serve. This rava dosa has a great texture and softness that makes a splendid breakfast dish when accompanied with sambar and chutneys. This is a very simple and easy to prepare dish which is a time saver in the morning rush. 

August 15, 2014

Dudde paays - Kumbalkayi payasa - Pumpkin kheer

Dudde paays or  kumbalkayi payasa recipe - India celebrates 68th Independence day  today.  Each Indian enjoys the happiness of  this day. This is the most memorable day for all of us. Wishing Each Indian A Very Happy and Joyful Independence Day. Today I made this pumpkin kheer to celebrate the special occasion of Independence day. Pumpkin kheer is a very popular South Indian traditional dessert. An ideal sweet dish to make on some occasions and festivals. Traditionally, pumpkin is cooked in thin coconut milk, simmered with thick coconut milk and jaggery, flavored with cardamoms and textured with semolina. Coconut milk and jaggery together release an excellent flavor  when it is induced with cardamom powder.

August 14, 2014

Kaju makhan masala recipe - How to make cashew nut butter masala

cashew nuts butter masala
Kaju makhan masala  recipe - Kaju makhan masala is a delicious creamy dish to relish with naan, roti, phulka, chapati, jeera rice and even steamed rice. Kaju Makhan masala is a North India's Punjabi speciality. It has rich gravy of cashews, onions, tomatoes, butter and fresh cream that is flavored with spice powder and the dish is different from the usual  kaju curry.

August 06, 2014

Mix bele dose - Dal dosa recipe - Mix lentils dosa

dal dosa with chutney in serving plate - dal dosa recipe
Bele dose is a guilt free breakfast dish prepared with bengal gram (chana dal ), husked split green gram (moong dal), husked split black gram (urad dal ) and semolina (rava). Yogurt is added just to give a sour taste to the dosa. Urad dal and rice dosa is  a common breakfast dish in South India. But, this mixed lentils dosa is an interesting alternative to usual urad dal and  rice dosa. This is a healthy breakfast dish which provides both proteins and energy. Consuming  2 -3 dosas for breakfast,  provide sufficient energy balance till lunch.

August 04, 2014

Matar shimla mirch sabzi recipe - Green peas capsicum sabzi

matar shimla mirch subzi in serving plate
Matar or green peas and capsicum sabzi recipe - Today I have come up with a simple and easy matar, shimla mirch dry sabzi, which goes well with roti, chapati,  parathas, theplas and even pulao. There are different ways of making stir fry or dry subzis. This North Indian style matar, shimla mirch sabzi tastes well when cooked in its own moisture and oil. But you can add little amount of water, compromising with the taste.

August 03, 2014

Hariyali chole masala recipe

Hariyali kabuli chana masala in serving container
Hariyali chole masala recipe - Today I am going to share a delicious hariyali chole masala recipe which goes great with parathas, theplas, phulka, roti, pulao or even rice.  This is an easy to prepare side dish which I make often and very different from the usual chana masala.
This hariyali chole masala is a delicious combination of  kabuli chana, green corianders and fresh coconut. We enjoyed it with  hot methi theplas along with crisp papads, curd and mango pickle. This recipe is a mix of both South Indian and North Indian style.  The combination of coconut with chickpeas is particularly South  Indian, while the use of coriander leaves  and spice powder is very North Indian. In India, chickpeas are one of the most important and popular legumes used to prepare various dishes like kadbuli chana masala, punjabi chole, chana usal, chana curry, salads and so on.

August 01, 2014

Masala roti recipe - Spicy roti recipe

masala roti in serving plate
Masala roti recipe - Are you looking for a spicy roti recipe for lunch box, breakfast, lunch or dinner? Here is the masala roti that goes well with any dry subzis, chutneys, chutney powder, curd and raitas. This masala roti is alternative to parathas, theplas and chapati. I have used coriander powder, jeera powder, garam masala, chilli powder,  turmeric powder, besan and curd along with wheat flour. This mildly spiced roti can be roasted till crisp to store for three  to four days.

July 31, 2014

Pumpkin soup recipe - Lal bhoplyachi soup recipe

pumkin soup in serving bowl
Pumpkin soup recipe - Are you a weight watcher?  Here is the perfect low calorie pumpkin soup recipe for you. A soup  made with pumpkin and tomato is always healthy and very low in calories. I have been trying to make soups using various low calorie vegetables. One of them is pumpkin soup.

July 30, 2014

Phool makhana pudding recipe - Fox nuts dessert recipe

phool makhana pudding in serving bowl
Phool makhana pudding is an Indian dessert made with fox nuts drenched in thick,  sweet vanilla custard milk and garnished with sliced pistachios. This is an easiest and simplest dessert whereas the flavor and thickness is achieved with the vanilla flavored custard powder. The same kheer can be made using nestle condensed milk, but the taste and flavor gets changed with the use of condensed milk.

July 24, 2014

Bhindi raita recipe - Ladies finger raita recipe

bhindi raita in a large bowl
Bhindi or ladies finger  raita recipe - This is a simple and easy raita recipe prepared to accompany the spicy main course and rice. Nothing can be a better cooler than chilled raitas when you have a spicy main course in your platter. Like other raita, this raita is also made using strained yogurt. If you use the strained yogurt, the raita doesn't turn watery. Otherwise, you will miss those creamy yummy texture and great taste.

July 12, 2014

Onion tomato raita recipe

Kanda-tomato raita
Onion tomato raita recipe - Today, I am going to share a simplest, easiest and tasty onion tomato raita recipe. As I mentioned in my earlier post, whenever I make pulao, biryani or spicy rice,  I make it a point to serve variety of raitas along with it. The chilled raita not only goes great with biryani and pulao, but also keep the stomach cool by balancing the spice in the food we eat. Serve this tomato raita with Vegetable Biryani. 

July 11, 2014

Mix vegetable biryani recipe - Veg biryani in pressure cooker

Mix vegetable biryani recipe - I am a  great fan of all kinds of  biryani, pulao and spicy rice. In fact, I can't live without rice. Today, I am going to share a classic Vegetable Biryani recipe which you can prepare and serve for a small party or your weekend meal. This vegetable biryani has been tried and tested many a times and ingredients are adjusted to suit our taste buds.

July 09, 2014

Rava urad dal idli recipe - Sooji Idli recipe

Rava urad dal idli in a serving plate
Rava urad dal idli recipe - I am fond of all South Indian idlis. This rava urad dal idli is an alternative to rice urad dal idli. The interesting part of this idli is that the batter doesn't need any fermentation. Dal needs to be soaked for  three hours and your idli batter will  get ready within half an hour after grinding it. To make it more interesting, you can add  green peas, carrot, chopped curry leaves, coriander leaves, green chillies and spluttered mustard seeds to it.  But, we like it plain and I made it without adding any tempering and vegetables. I served this rava urad dal idli with sambar and coconut chutney.

July 04, 2014

Modak Recipes

Collection of modak recipes - Modak is an essential sweet dish prepared during Ganesh chaturthi festival and Sankashti Chaturthi in every month. There are several varieties of modaks are made to offer as prasad or naivedya to Lord Ganesh. Among them very popular Maharshtrian modaks are ukadiche modak, fried modak and ukadiche modak prepared using mould. I have posted three varieties of modaks. The filling is the mixture prepared with coconut and jaggery. The outer cover for both varieties of ukadiche modak is made with rice flour. The outer cover for fried modak is made from wheat flour. These are very easy naivedya sweets which can be prepared easily.

July 01, 2014

White sauce cheese sandwich recipe

bread sandwiches in a serving plate
White sauce cheese sandwich recipe - Today, I am going to share a very simple and easy recipe of  bread sandwich prepared with cheese and white sauce with corn and carrot. You can check here for the white sauce with corn and carrot recipe which I had posted earlier. I have served this sandwich with tomato - pepper -garlic chutney. It also goes well with mint coriander chutney and tomato sauce.

June 27, 2014

Tomato pepper garlic chutney recipe - How to make chutney for Indian flat breads

chutney  in a serving bowl
Tomato, pepper,  garlic chutney recipe - Chutneys are Indian staple food prepared almost everyday. Variations of chutneys are made to serve with breakfast and meal. Today I have come up with another chutney recipe made with tomato pepper and garlic.  I make this chutney often for parathas. This chutney is spicy and tasty with attractive vibrant red colour and goes well with roti, chapati, parathas and  bread sandwiches. Tomatoes are rich in Vitamin C and is contain essential nutrients.

June 26, 2014

Coconut coriander leaves chutney recipe

Chutney in a container
Coconut coriander leaves chutney recipe - Today I am posting a very simple and easy chutney recipe for dosa, idli, uttappa and paratha. The chutney is very flavourful and tasty. Sometimes, I used to eat hot steamed rice with this it and the combination of rice and chutney are fabulous. This delectable chutney can be relished with Indian flat breads and is used as dipping sauce to samosas and pakodas. The flavor and taste of this chutney can be changed by adjusting the quantity of coriander leaves and green chillies. Here is how to make coconut, corianders and peanut chutney.

June 21, 2014

Kasuri methi dal recipe - How to make kasuri methi dal

Kasuri methi dal in a serving bowl
Kasuri methi  dal recipe - Kasuri methi dal is one of the most easiest dals  which I make often. This dal is nutritionally rich with dal's proteins and kasuri methi's vitamins and minerals. This totally guilt free dal is a great accompaniment for hot rice along with kadai gobi beans, chutney powder with curds, pickles and papad as side dishes. You can try this dish with fresh methi or fenugreek leaves and toor dal  or  split green gram with skin or chilkewali moong dal combination, either way it tastes great.

June 05, 2014

Kabuli chana or chickpea paneer usli recipe - How to make kabuli chana and paneer usli

usal in  a serving plate
Kabuli chana and paneer usli recipe - Here is another simple and easy paneer and kabuli chana usli recipe. It is just a fabulous dish,  either used as snack or side dish along with other main course for rotis.

June 04, 2014

Khajoor milkshake recipe - Dates milkshake recipe

Dates milk shake in serving glasses
Khajoor or dates milk shake recipe - Here is the simple yet delicious milk shake which can be made in the busy morning rush. Dates milk shake with light snacks make a filling breakfast to remain energetic till lunch. Dates milkshake which is rich in protein, iron and is excellent for growing kids. Dates itself is very sweet, and no sugar is added in this drink. Do check out other milk shake recipes which I have posted earlier.

May 30, 2014

Dal curry with white masala recipe - Dali ambat recipe

dali ambat in a pan
Dal curry with white masala recipe - Today I am posting toor dal curry with white masala recipe of Karnataka for steamed rice. This curry goes well with spicy side dishes.  This dal curry with hot rice, makes  a delicious meal with papad and pickles.The masala is called white masala because the ground masala looks white in colour. Vegetables such as french beans and ivy gourds can be added to this curry.

Ginger garlic paste recipe - Adrak lasun paste

ginger garlic paste in a bowl
Ginger garlic paste recipe - Ginger garlic paste is one such ingredient which I need almost everyday all around the year. This versatile paste has health benefits especially on digestive system. It's flavor enhancing and taste increasing quality make it a popular, essential ingredient in day to day cooking. Instead of grinding in small quantity on daily basis, this storable paste can be prepared in advance. This can be stored in the fridge for over a week.  I use this paste especially for subzis and marination.

May 28, 2014

Capsicum carrot raita recipe

vegetable based raita
Capsicum carrot raita recipe - This is a vegetable based raita made with capsicum and carrot. Whenever  I make pulao,  spicy curry or paratha, I make it a point to prepare raita to balance the spiciness in the food.  We enjoyed this  raita with soya beans pulao and paneer gobi paratha. Consuming vegetables in the form of salad and raita provides essential nutrients, and fibers to our system.

May 27, 2014

Soya beans pulao recipe - How to make soya beans pulav in pressure cooker

Soya beans rice
Soya beans pulao in pressure cooker recipe - I prefer to make pulao or biryani over rice and curry for a variety of reasons. Pulao being one pot meal carries the whole meal with so ease. This pulao contains soya beans, and we all know that soya beans are rich sources of proteins. All of we need proteins in different quantity on daily basis depending upon the need. Hence this classic pulao is an ideal healthy dish to get complete proteins through your diet.

May 22, 2014

Kadai bhindi recipe - How to make kadai bhindi

kadai bhindi in a serving plate
Kadai bhindi recipe - I am never ever bored with bhindi ( Ladies finger / okra ) side dishes. Be it Bhindi MasalaStuffed Bhindi or Bhindi Upkari.  Every week we have bhindi side dishes either for lunch or dinner. One such dish is kadai bhindi which is a nice accompaniment for Indian flat breads. Its a nice side dish for rice and curry too. Mixing this kadai bhindi with rice and dal also gives an excellent taste to the meal.

May 15, 2014

Mugachi dalichi amti recipe - Green gram dal amti recipe

moong dal amti
Mugachi dal amti recipe - Amti is the Maharashtra's authentic curry. Various amtis such as katachi amti, toor dal amti, urad dal amti, mixed dal amti are very popular. Kala masala is an authentic spice powder of Maharashtra which is very flavorful and adds an extra taste to the vegetable dish and curry as well. This flavorful amti is stunning with hot, sweet and tangy taste in combination with unique spice flavor. For a heavenly taste, eat hot rice with this amti. It can also be sipped like a soup. Either way this tastes good.

May 14, 2014

Phool gobi batatyachi bhaji recipe - Cauliflower potato sabzi

Sabzi in a serving bowl
Cauliflower and potato bhaji recipe - Today I am going to share a very simple and easy to prepare cauliflower potato bhaji  recipe. Cauliflower bhaji can be made with variations. You can use green peas in combination with it to make a very delicious side dish. Variety of dishes such as  gobi manchurian, paratha, pakoda can be prepared by using cauliflower. This bhaji can be prepared within few minutes in morning rush.

May 13, 2014

Eggless cocoa cake recipe - How to make eggless cocoa cake

cakse in a serving plate
Eggless cocoa cake recipe - After a long time, I really enjoyed baking cocoa cake. This is a delectable cake with cashew nuts, pistachios and tutti frutti. Baking the cocoa cake is so simple and incredibly easy that any one can do it.

May 06, 2014

Soya beans and lauki kootu recipe

Soya beans, lauki kootu recipe - Legumes and lentils are required to suplement the proteins. The childhood is the phase of muscle and bone growth.  They need adequate amount of protein and calcium for a strong bone structure and muscle formation. It will be better, kids above 2 years get milk, eggs, lentils, legumes, leafy vegetables and fresh fruits in proper proportion. Now to the kootu. For hot rice, kootu is the queen of curries. The reason for using soya bean is for it's rich protein, which with hot rice is a complete meal in itself. Besides dal, sambar, saaru, palya and amti, kootu is another kind of  curry for steamed rice.