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Falafel is very easy and quick to do. Falafel is a perfect snack or starter for any kind of party. This recipe is famous in Middle Eastern cooking. It is completely their street food. It is completely vegan and vegetarian food so anyone can try this awesome recipe. https://youtu.be/yK_S20o-YCY   One day I received a lot of chickpeas. When I started searching for recipes from it, my husband told me about falafel. Next day I tried a falafel recipe. The outcome was good and the taste is delicious. I like these deep fried balls so i thought to share with you guys. I tried again and shared every procedure of falafel. Falafel is made from white colour ground chickpea. Falafel is a combination of chickpea and spices.  Chickpeas must be soft after soaking otherwise it may become diffic...

Ragi dosa is very unique and easy to prepare. Ragi / Finger Millet is healthy to our body. Yes correct! Instead of ragi flour, I used whole Ragi / Finger Millet.  So it is a gluten free recipe. Ragi is finger millet and this is famous in Karnataka. In Maharashtra it's called by Nachani and Nagali in Gujarat. https://youtu.be/U48t-gKaKfM   The Ragi dosa is made with whole ragi / finger millet, urad dal, fenugreek seeds and salt. Soak the ragi and dal for a few hours, grind or blend it and keep for fermentation. Next day morning you can easily prepare a healthy breakfast. Ragi and dal soak separately or together for a few hours. It must be washed a couple of times. Because ragi / finger millet have more dust and unwanted things in it. Ragi dosa batter should be fermented. Batter ...

Chutney powder is one of the very traditional and authentic recipe. It is a very famous side dish in South India. Chutney powder called chutney pudi, also called gunpowder. It is one of the vegan and gluten free recipe. This recipe doesn't need oil. https://youtu.be/Bd3CYmscQyI   Chutney powder is a different combination to dosa’s or hot rice. I loved the chutney powder combination with hot white and ghee, idli, rotis and so on. Chutney pudi love is never ending for me for dishes. It is a time saver and a good combination with any dish. For working women on weekends this chutney pudi is enjoyable with this hurry life. I learnt this recipe from my grandmother and mother. They follow this procedure while doing authentic chutney pudi. Other than this chutney pudi we made several t...

Ubbu Akki Rotti or Ukkarisida rotti is famous in south & north region of Karnataka. But now a day’s ubbu rotti is popular in all regions. It is a traditional cuisine. Ukkarisida rotti can be consumed for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Ubbu akki rotti is called as ukkarisida rotti, akki rotti, ubbu rotti and soft roti, chawal ka rotti, rice bhakri, Puffed rice rotti etc. https://youtu.be/DQYscftK8CE   Puffed rice rotti is made from only one ingredient that is rice flour. Other ingredients needed for rotti are salt and water. For any dish, salt and water is must. Ubbu akki rotti is served with brinjal ennegayi, chutney powder. Here consistency of water and rice flour is very important for this recipe. For making ubbu akki rotti, add rice flour in boiling water. Add oil before boili...

Kodo Millet Banana Kadubu / Kottige is a different and unique recipe. Now a days millets are quite popular. Kodo millet is a very nutritious value. Millet with banana is a lovely combination. Instead of rice, I used millets because it is very healthy for our body. https://youtu.be/55ppGrs3ocs   This is very new to me until I tried this recipe. After I tried this, surely it is one of my favourite breakfast recipes. It is easy to prepare but the procedure is quite long. We call it balehannu kottige. In my region kadubu is prepared in the evening, cooked and served the next day. If needed, some people once again steamed the kadubu in the morning. This kadubu recipe is prepared with kodo millet, banana, jaggery, and coconut. Kodo millet must be soaked for 4 - 6 hours. Banana should...

Brinjal drumstick sambar, a type of sambar recipe preparation which is very easy to prepare. It is one of the traditional and authentic recipes too. The brinjal and drumstick vegetable are a good combination in terms of the preparation of a sambar recipe.  Sambar has a long history in Indian cuisine. If it is for breakfast or lunch or it may be for dinner, sambar is served with rice, dosa or any other dishes. There are so many variations in sambar recipes depending on the region. https://youtu.be/n_pOuXYbowQ   Brinjal and Drumstick combination sambar is not a unique recipe. This sambar will be served in function, hotels, restaurants etc. Brinjal and drumsticks sambar is my favorite sambar. It has no onion and no garlic recipe. This sambar recipe involves vegetables, roasted spi...

Aloe Vera juice is very healthy and easy to make. Yes you heard correct today I came up with homemade aloe vera juice in a simple way. The aloevera juice is very unique and healthy. It is easy to prepare and does not require much time. You can try it any day in summer. It is completely vegan. https://youtu.be/0mmA8HJYpiU   When I heard about someone eating I thought how that gel can be part of makeovers. Until I tried this recipe aloevera I used only for face and hair.  Trust me aloevera juice is very tasty and must try. Aloevera juice doesn't need more ingredients. When you prepare at home it is hygienic and economical than outside.  Aloe Vera help can be used with any smoothies. Aloe Vera juice needs simple ingredients like aloe vera gel, sweet and ginger and some ice cubes. ...

Everyone knows what corn is and many dishes from it. But it is very rare to know about baby corn dishes. This is a very crispy and colorful snack. Babycorn fritters are very easy to prepare and also good. It is an instant fritter and everyone loves it. https://youtu.be/89pdyNwioMM   Babycorn make vertically because it will easy to cook or frying. Combination of flour gives good taste to this fritter. Fritter is getting a good aroma when you add coriander powder, curry leaves and coriander leaves and spices. Fritter must be golden brown in colour. While frying the baby corn heat must be medium flame. Otherwise baby corn will not cook completely so fritters not come crispy. Important matter is I am not added maida here. Babycorn fritters is made from tender baby corn. Babycorn is...

Sweet potato paratha are delicious and healthy. It’s a very easy to be prepared for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Paratha is one of the most favorite food in northern part of India. I gave a twist to flathead paratha by adding sweet potatoes. When I started eating paratha, I got started to get addicted to it and makes more cravings when it is hot and crunchy with desi ghee on the top. https://youtu.be/8DJO8jEpeDE   Sweet potatoes are generally sweet in taste. They come in different shapes and colors like pale orange, purple etc. It will help boost your immunity level. It is nutrition and a root vegetable. It can be eaten as raw or cooked or fried. When you cooked it, starch will be released. Try preparing salad, fried baked item, paratha, curries, dessert and more from sweet potato....

Cut Raw Mango Pickle is always a high demand pickle in season and every time in coastal Karnataka or Kerala. Mango pickle is made from raw mango. Cut Raw Mango Pickle is a popular traditional condiment or pickle in South and south Asia. Mango pickle preparation have been done in so many varieties. This recipe doesn’t require any oil or tempering.   I have been a big fan of mango pickle from all the years. Because it tastes like heaven with hot rice and ghee or with paratha or dosas or dal. For every occasion or Indian cuisine we serves pickle. This kind of cut raw mango pickle is easy to be prepared instantly. This recipe is from my grandmother and this pickle must be prepared in every raw mango season. My granny prepares many varieties of pickle from different types of raw mangoe...