Moong dal and chana dal dose - Lentil dosai recipe

Moong dal and chana dal dosa recipe - It is a very healthy, delicious, protein packed very thin pancake prepared with the batter of husked split green grams (moong dal) and split bengal grams (chana dal). Dosa, dosai or dose is one of the most popular breakfast dish of South India. Using rice and split black grams or urad dal is common in dosa. But this dosa is unique wherein rice and urad dal is not used. Making the batter for this dosa is very easy. Once you prepare the batter, spread it on hot pan, cook till golden colour  and the dosa is ready.

Nuggekayi huli recipe - Drumstick curry - Murungakkai curry

Nuggekayi huli recipe - Drumstick curry - This drumstick huli is a konkani style toor dal and red coconut masala paste based curry. Drumstick is my all time favorite vegetable pod, so I make curry and sambar often with it. This curry has a slightly sour taste as I have used tamarind and such curries are called as huli in kannada.The flavor of drumsticks, curry leaves, fenugreek seeds, coriander seeds and garlic enriches the curry and also enhances the taste. Drumstick is a seasonal vegetable pod and is commonly used in sambar and curries in Karnataka. A very simple yet delicious hot drumstick curry really goes well with steamed rice.

Narali bhath recipe - Sweet coconut rice

Narali bhath is a traditional sweet coconut rice of Maharashtra usually prepared during the occasion of Narali purnima festival. This festival falls on full moon day of Shravan month, the fifth month of Hindu calendar. Celebration of Raksha Bandhan and wearing holy thread called Janivar (Janva) also falls  on this day. 

Makai poha chivda - Corn flakes chiwda

Makai poha chiwda recipe - Crunchy, sweet, salty and spicy chivda made with corn flakes and peanuts. Makai poha or corn flakes chiwda is one of the most popular Indian snacks, and goes exceptionally well with hot tea or coffee. Raw makai poha or corn flakes are available in Indian grocery shops. This is one of the most simplest and easiest hassle free snacks. Frying the chivda and mixing other ingredients takes very little time. It has a slightly sweet, salty and mildly spicy taste. It is crunchy and is liked by both kids and adults. This is a very addictive snack which makes every one feels like eating more and more. 

Orange spinach mint almond flax seeds smoothie

Orange, spinach, mint, almond, flax seeds smoothie recipe - A very nutritious smoothie prepared with healthy ingredients like spinach, mint leaves, orange, almonds and flax seeds. It is an exotic and nutritious drink which can be consumed instead of coffee and tea in the morning and evening. It is very easy and quick to prepare. You can make it fresh as and when required.

Hesarukalu usli recipe - Muga usli - Green gram sundal

Hesarukalu usli or muga usli - Usli is a Konkan cuisine prepared with boiled pulses, lentils, fresh coconut and seasoned with chillies. Seasoning with dry red chillies adds some chilli flavor to the dish. Usli is also known as sundal. It is a naivedya and fasting dish usually prepared during Navratri. When I was a kid,  my mother was making uslis with different legumes with different versions. Sometimes, when we were not eating it for fasting, she was making it with onion, ginger and garlic. But my favourite version is sundal type usli which does not add onion, ginger or garlic.

Zucchini dal recipe - Curry for rice and roti

Zucchini dal recipe -Zucchini dal is a healthy and delicious curry prepared to serve with hot plain rice, roti or chapathi. Similar type of dal can be made by using beans, brinjal, potato and ivy gourd. This is a South Indian konkani style curry which uses fresh coconut as key ingredient for the masala paste. In this masala paste, I have used green chillies instead of red chillies. I often make vegetable dal with such masala paste to serve with rice. The combination of thoor dal, masala paste and above mentioned vegetables are awesome. There are several other ways to make dishes with zcchini such as zucchini dosa, kadhi, sambar, stir fry etc.

Foxtail millet dosa recipe - Navane dose - Rala dosa

Foxtail millet dosa recipe - It is my pleasure to introduce you, a very healthy dosa recipe made with foxtail millet and split black gram lentils. This dosa is usually served as a breakfast dish, but it can also be had for lunch, dinner and is easy to pack in the lunch box. Like rice dosa, the dosa was crispy, delicious and goes well with coconut chutney and sambar. Many people do not know about the foxtail millet. 

Broccoli stuffed paratha recipe - Broccoli paratha

Broccoli stuffed paratha recipe - This is an easy to prepare paratha which can be served with subzis, chutneys, pickle and raita. Even you can eat this paratha with a dollop of ghee or butter. There are many ways to make parathas such as stuffing method, mix and roll method like thepla, and double roti method. Stuffing method which I have followed in this recipe is the most popular way of making parathas. I have already posted several paratha recipes adopting various methods. Do try these recipes and enjoy. 

Eggless walnut banana muffins recipe

Eggles walnut banana muffin is a delicious, easy to make variety of muffin. It is full of flavors and is prepared without using eggs. These muffins are liked by both adult and kids. This can be served as a tea time snack and even packed in the snack box for school going kids. You can make it rich by adding dry fruits like cashew nuts and almonds. Walnuts become soft and tastes great when it is soaked. Also check out some other eggless cake recipes which I have posted earlier. Do try this delicious muffins. Here is how to make walnut banana muffins recipe with step by step pictures.

Bhajnichi thalipeeth recipe - Multi grain flour thalipeeth

Bhajnichi thalipeeth recipe - This thalipeeth is very special because I have used bajri or pearl millet instead of rice to make the thalipeeth flour. Bajri is low in glycemic index when compared to rice. Thalipeeth is a healthy dish prepared with bhajni, onion, cilantro and chilli mixture. This is a traditional pancake of Maharashtra prepared in every home with their own version. A very tasty, filling, energetic and nutritious dish with all goodness of pearl millet, green gram, chiickpeas and black gram.  This can be served in the morning as a breakfast and in the evening as a tea time snack for any age group. If you have bhajni in your hand, you can prepare this dish very quickly whenever you want to have and serve.

Flax seeds and peanuts chutney powder - Jawas shenga chutney Powder

Flax seeds and peanut chutney powder recipe with step by step pictures - Flax seed is also known as linseed, agase and jawas. I always roast and store some flax seeds. Eating two tsp of flax seeds every day is good for health as they supply some essential nutrients. Flax seeds are excellent source of antioxidants, essential vitamins, minerals and omega 3 fatty acids. Besides this, it is also an energy booster. Flax seeds in combination with peanuts make a delicious nutty flavored chutney. The sabzi sprinkled with it tastes great. It is a nice accompaniment for dosa, roti, paratha, idli and curd rice. You can make instant chutney by mixing this powder with yogurt.  Chutney powder is handy when you have short of time in the morning rush.