Palak thepla recipe - Spinach thepla recipe

Palak thepla recipe - The parathas can be eaten for breakfast, lunch or dinner, depending on your need. But, always paratha is to be eaten hot, directly from the pan for the great taste, along with its favorite side dish. You can also prepare the dough well in advance and keep it in the fridge for further use. The dough can be stored in the fridge for about 2 days.  Spinach, popularly known as palak, is a leafy vegetable.

Leafy vegetables are rich sources of Vitamin B, iron, calcium, Vitamin B complex and Vitamin C. At least 3 - 5 servings ( serving size 1 cup ) of vegetables should be consumed daily by an adult, and one of them should be green leafy vegetable.Spinach contains lots of dietary fiber, which helps in digestive function and prevent constipation. It has cooling effect on body and system, and helps in preventing burning sensation.

So, with all the goodness of spinach with wheat flour, paratha makes a healthy meal for all age people. I know  three methods of making parathas. First one is stuffed paratha, second one is, double roti method and third one is mix and roll  method.  Parathas prepared by  mix and roll method  is known as thepla.   Spinach paratha goes well with chutneys, pickles, raita and yogurt.

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Paneer masala with cashew nuts recipe - How to make paneer masala with kaju

Paneer masala with cashew nuts recipe - This paneer masala with cashew nuts, milk, onion and tomato based gravy is a creamy and rich dish for Indian flat bread naan, kulcha, roti, lacha paratha etc.These days, paneer dishes have become sumptuous side dish for flat breads and the dishes attract vegetarians a lot. 

The paneer dishes are much in demand here, be it paneer tikka, kadai paneer, paneer peas korma or simple paneer capsicum stir fry. I make it a point to make fresh paneer at home, using fat free milk. Home made paneer has freshness and special creamy flavour with soft and smooth texture. This paneer masala is so tempting and spreads the aroma, to tickle the taste buds.

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Rajma brinjal potato kootu recipe

Rajma, brinjal, potato kootu recipe - I make dal, sambar, saaru, curry or kootu almost everyday. When fresh rajma is not available, I use  soaked  dried rajma for the kootu. Brinjal and potatoes are combined in this kootu, to make it a veggie version.The required thickness of kootu can be had with use of  boiled and mashed rajma. The roasted gram dal in the masala paste also gives extra thickness to the kootu.  The flavour of kootu is on account of the fresh spices such as coriander seeds, cumin seeds, cloves, cinnamon and fenugreek seeds. Onion, ginger, garlic and fresh coriander leaves enhance the flavour of this kootu.

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Carrot tomato soup recipe - Gajar tomato soup recipe

Carrot tomato soup recipe - I strongly feel that I am addicted to this deep red coloured soup. Carrot tomato soup is one of my  favorite vegetable soups. So many varieties of soup can be made with vegetable such as cabbage, mushroom, sweet corn, spinach, broccoli etc. This is the soup I made when I strongly desired to have hot soup. Though the tomato is tangy, the taste is balanced by the sweetness of carrot. Hence, this soup is the mixture of tangy and sweet taste. I like it most because while sipping it hot, it gives comfort to throat and immense satisfaction to the brain.

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Mint coriander leaves soup recipe - Pudina kothimbir soup

Mint cilantro soup recipe - Mint Coriander leaves soup is one of my favorite soups. Soup is one such dish, that one can have it at any time of any season. I recently visited a marriage reception, and tasted this soup. I found it soothing, refreshing and filling. I obtained the recipe from the chef, later tried it a few times with some modification in the quantity of ingredients. The one small change I have made in this recipe is that I've added few chopped cabbages, which gives some crunchy bites and exercise to teeth.

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Vegetable cutlet recipe - How to make veg cutlet

Vegetable cutlet recipe - This vegetable cutlet is a simple shallow fried snack prepared with easily available vegetables like potato, green peas and carrots. It is a healthy version of snack to serve during the evening with a cup of tea or coffee. Usually  cutlets are deep fried. However, to avoid excessive oil, these cutlets are rolled in bread crumbs and then shallow fried using very little amount of oil. Deep fried cutlets are more tastier because of its oil absorption. But, too much oil is not good for health. So, I prefer shallow fried cutlets. To get more tastier cutlet you can deep fry them by using the same ingredients and method.

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Green tomato chutney recipe - Raw tomato chutney recipe

Green tomato or raw tomato chutney recipe - This Raw tomato chutney is prepared with few ingredients.  This chutney is a great accompaniment to jawari rotis and chapati. Raw tomatoes are  occasionally available in the vegetable market. Those are light green in colour and harder than ripe tomato.

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Tomato saaru recipe - Tomato curry recipe

Tomato saaru recipe - Curry is known as saaru in South Karnataka. This is an easy curry recipe which can be prepared very quickly. This is a staple gravy of that region which is served with hot rice. To make such saaru, some people make curry powder called saarina hudi at home. This powder is very handy and busy moms can prepare and store it to use as and when required. This saarina hudi is also available in the grocery store. To make this saaru coconut is an essential ingredient. Instead of saarina hudi, I have used fresh spices which is also gives fresh fragrance to the curry. Tomato saaru tastes great when accompanied with hot rice, papad, chutney and pickle.

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Stuffed moong dal cheela recipe - Stuffed moong dal chilla

Stuffed moong dal cheela recipe - Breakfast is the main meal of the day, after dinner there is a long gap  between breakfast and dinner. We all are looking forward for the healthy, filling and energetic dishes that please every one's taste bud. 

Cheela is one such  delicious dish, which provides proteins, vitamins, minerals and digestible fiber. Moong dal cheela is nothing but dosa prepared with split green gram or moong dal and stuffed with kadai sabzi prepared with beans, carrot, cauliflower and other ingredients. I like cheela as much as I like masala Dosa. 

I consider cheela as a balanced meal, so, it can be prepared for lunch or dinner too. Once I tasted it at my  friend's house, later  tried it for a few times and now sharing this with you all. The reason I like it most is it is very light on stomach, easily digestible, very delicious and filling. Do try this delicious cheela and enjoy your breakfast.

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Orange juice recipe - Santra juice recipe

Orange or santra juice recipe - Orange juice is a healthy and  natural soft drink for all season. It can be prepared within 5 minutes. If the oranges are kept in the refrigerator, you need not to add ice cubes to  the juice.

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