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Guacamole is a beloved and mouth watering Mexican dip that has become a global sensation. The star ingredient in this delectable creation is the avocado, a creamy and nutritious fruit with a unique flavor profile. This versatile dip can be served as an appetizer, a snack, or a condiment, and its popularity has soared in recent years due to the growing interest in healthier, plant-based foods. https://youtu.be/4Gb6dujuzic The main attraction of guacamole lies in its primary ingredient - the avocado. Avocado is a nutrient-rich fruit, known for its smooth, buttery texture and subtle, nutty taste. This green gem is not only delightful to the palate but also packed with essential nutrients. Avocados are an excellent source of healthy monounsaturated fats, which are beneficial for heart he...

Moong dal pakoda is one of the unique and interesting recipes. Moong Dal Pakoda, also known as Moong Dal Bhajiya or Moong Dal Fritters, is a popular Indian snack that has delighted palates for generations. With its crispy texture, savory taste, and aromatic spices, this delicious treat is a favorite among people of all ages. In this article, we will explore the origins, preparation, variations, and cultural significance of Moong Dal Pakoda. https://youtu.be/DRdlR3neYnY The origins of Moong Dal Pakoda can be traced back to the rich culinary heritage of India. Dal, a term used for lentils, holds a special place in Indian cuisine, where it is an essential part of the daily diet. Moong Dal, made from split green gram, is highly nutritious and easily digestible, making it a popular choice...

Ragi porridge is a popular dish made from ragi, also known as finger millet. It is a nutritious and wholesome food commonly consumed in South India. My dear moms, this is for you a healthy porridge powder and recipe that I have given to my toddler. Let's see what ingredients are added to make ragi porridge powder and how I made porridge. https://youtu.be/n9_APMRmU7k Porridge is the first food given to a toddler when they start solids. Of Course porridge is always the best food for a toddler. For both the kids I have this porridge when I start the solid to them. Porridge is given strength and nutrients and stomach filler to the toddler. This recipe is from my grandmother. For my toddler I listen to my granny and doctor advice. Doctor suggests homemade is best so I asked my grandmot...

Kanakallate kayihuli is a very easy, quick and healthy recipe. Kanakallate is one of the vegetables in the South. This is also called bush grape or kaadu drakshi. It grows at the end of summer and or in the middle of monsoon. This vegetable is seasonal. It is white in color and looks like grapes. This majjigehuli is one of the traditional and authentic recipes. It is very famous in havyaka religion. And also popular in Tulunaadu, Dakshina Kannada and Kasaragoad district.  https://youtu.be/rnm1BKrc1ws Personally I love the procedure of making majjige huli from kanakallate. Because removing the seeds is fun. If the toddler is there, you can definitely enjoy this activity with them. My son loves removing the seeds after cooking kanakallate. He calls this vegetable a cap vegetable becaus...

When I heard about besan laccha paratha I was quite interested in how it tasted. All thoughts came to my mind. However I started the procedure and did the parathas and tasted and approved by all the family members. So I thought of sharing a beautiful paratha recipe with you all. https://youtu.be/SyZTZBqggis Besan lachha paratha is a unique recipe. Usually parotta is stuffed with vegetables, these paratha are stuffed but not vegetables. This paratha speciality is flour stuffed with masala. This parotta is layered and soft in texture. When I tried it for the first time it went crazy because it became fully  dry and everything was a mess. Besan flour is generally dry in nature, so after kneading I left it for a few minutes so the dough is dry later I literally made rustling with my d...

Turkey Berry is one of the super healthy vegetables. Turkey berry is a local vegetable and widely grown in some areas. It is a famous vegetable in South India. In Kannada we call Usti kaayi or kudane, Tamil -Sundekaayi, Telugu - Uccha kayi. Turkey berry is small in size and green in colour and a little bitter in taste. In summer it grows on the roadside. From Turkey Berry we can prepare lots of recipes. Today I am sharing one version of the simple stir fry. https://youtu.be/TcxgjgPvnI8 Usti kayi stir fry is an easy and simple recipe. Fresh masala with turkey berries gives it a good taste. The stir fry is a very healthy recipe. For preparing a stir fry we need to make fresh masala. Fresh masala also does not take much time and there is no need to roast any ingredients. Mixer jar ad...

The black pepper chutney powder or gunpowder is spicy and delicious. The black pepper powder is a very easy, healthy and unique recipe. It is a very traditional recipe and this recipe is almost lost. The healthy pepper chutney powder is very tasty and spicy. https://youtu.be/h_VGqqD9xq4 One day I was talking with my grandma and suddenly she told me this recipe. Later I also forget this recipe, after some time I fall sick and my taste buds are completely bad. She again told me about this recipe, I tried and my taste buds got something after eating this. In the rainy season most of the people fall sick and this is best for them. For preparing this recipe, you do not need much ingredients and too much time. It is prepared with a few ingredients like black pepper, dry coconut, and gar...

Turkey Berry is one of the super healthy vegetables. Turkey berry is a local vegetable and widely grown in some areas. It is a famous vegetable in South India. In Kannada we call Usti kaayi or kudane, Tamil -Sundekaayi, Telugu - Uccha kayi. Turkey berry is small in size and green in color and a little bitter in taste. In summer it grows on the roadside. From Turkey Berry we can prepare lots of recipes. Today I am sharing one version of the simple curry. First we need to fry the turkey berry in some oil before using. We need to crush them well once everything is fried and cool down. After that remove the seeds and outer cover as much as possible. Once everything is fried the turkey berry is cooked, we need not cook separately like other vegetables. Saute the onion, garlic, tom...

Salna recipes are very easy and quick to make. Salna is called empty salna, parotta salna, plain salna, bucket salna. Different names are called for this recipe. In the restaurants salna are served by restaurants for parotta. Salna is spicy, tasty with crispy parotta. https://youtu.be/NG-mLxP1240 Preparing the Salna doesn't take much time. For slana we need to prepare fresh masala so this is fresh and delicious in taste. For masala just roast the ingredients like onion, dry coconut, coriander seeds, white sesame, jeera, saunf, and some spices and make a paste. Cashew nuts give a rich look and creamy texture to the gravy.  The salna doesn't need any heavy or other vegetables other than onion and tomato.just saute onion and tomato and add ground paste of masala and boil.  For sp...

The poha curd or curd poha is one of the simplest recipes. It is very easy so anytime and anybody can prepare this recipe. Curd poha is the best recipe for those who are beginners to cook and bachelors or who is staying in a hostel. https://youtu.be/Qxxq7tu816s When the hectic day or when we go outside our tummy needs something, this is the best recipe.  This is the most common recipe in my home because everyone likes this. I personally love this recipe because it is simple, easy and does no harm to the body. The curd poha is a very healthy recipe.  For making the curd poha thin poha is better because it is easily soaked and no need to cook it single time. Soi always prefer thin poha for preparing the curd poha. Added simple tadka with mustard, urad dal, red chilli  and curry leav...