GREEN GRAM CHAPATHI

Ingredients:

Green gram ( hesaru kaalu) - 1 cup
Chapathi flour/wheat flour - 2 cups
jeera powder - 1tsp
salt to taste
oil - 2tbsps

Method:

Soak green gram ( hesaru kaalu) for 24 hours. Cook in cooker and paste and mix with wheat flour, salt & jeera powder and make a dough. Roll chapathi and roast. Serve with coconut chutney or any curry.

RAITA

CUCUMBER RAITA:

Ingredients:
1 small cucumber
1tsp cuminseeds
150g or 1cup thick curd or yogurt
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp paprika or red chilli powder
few coriander leaves finely chopped

Method:

Peel the cucumber and cut lengthwise into two halves. Slice each half finely.
Heat a small pan over low heat and dry roast the cumin seeds until they turn a light darker. keep it aside, then crush the cuminseeds.
Beat the yogurt or curds until smooth,stir in the cumin along with the salt.
add cucumber to yogurt and mix well. Put the raita into a serving bowl, then arrange some plain cucumber slice on top and sprinkle the paprika evenly on the sliced cucumber. Garnish with coriander leaves. serve with any dish.

WATERMELON JUICE:

Ingredients:

Watermelon pieces
sugar to taste
a pinch of salt
a pinch of pepper powder
cold water
Cardamom powder(optional)

Method:

Blend all the above ingredients. And serve immediately.

Cabbage Palya or Cabbage with Aloo and cinnamon

Ingredents:

1small cabbage, finely shredded
1 large onion, finely sliced
3 fresh green chillies, slit lenghtwise
2 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into 1" cubes
3 or 4 cinnamon sticks
1/2tsp turmeric powder
1/4tsp chilli powder
1 cup water
salt to taste
4 tbsps oil
few chopped coriander leaves
1tbsp grated fresh coconut (optional)

Preparation:

Heat the oil over medium heat and fry the onions, green chillies and cinnamon sticks until the onions are pinkish colour or soft.
Add the potatoes, stir and fry on low heat for 5 minutes. stir in the turmeric and chilli powder.
Add the water and bring it to the boil, cover the pan and simmer until the potatoes are half cooked.
Add the cabbage and salt, stir and mix well, adjust the heat and cover the pan. cook until the vegetables are tender.
The cabbage should not be mushy, the finished dish should be fairly moist but not runny, take the lid off and let the liquid evaporate.
Stir in the coriander leaves and remove the pan from heat. If you want more taste add the grated fresh coconut.
Serve with chapati, naan, paratha, bread or any meals for side dish.

BANANA MILK SHAKE

Ingredients:


2 Banana
1cup milk
2tsp sugar
1tsp vanilla essence/ cardmom powder


Method:


Take all the ingredients and mix it in mixer then pour in a glass and put some ice cubes and serve cold.

Cucumber Raita

Ingredients:

Cucumber
cumin seeds - 1tsp
paprika - 1/4tsp
salt to taste
Yogurt/curd - 1 cup


Method:

Peel the cucumber and cut lengthwise into two halves. Slice each half finely. Heat a small pan and dry roast the cumin seeds until they pop. Allow the seeds to cool and crush them. Beat the yogurt and stir in the cumin along with the salt.Add the cucumber to the yogurt, mix thoroughly. Put the raita into a serving dish and Sprinkle the paprika evenly on the sliced cucumber. Cucumber raita is ready to serve.

GREEN BEANS FRY

Ingredients:

Green beans - 1/2 kg
garlic - crushed
butter - 2tbsps
cuminseeds - 1/2tsp
chilli powder - 1/4 tsp
samber powder - 1/2tsp
salt to taste
water - 2tbsps
grated coconut - 2 tbsps (optional)
chopped coriander leaves
oil- 1tsp

Method:

Heat the butter and oil and fry the cumin seeds, add the garlic and fry. Add the chilli powder and add the beans. Stir and fry for 3-4 minutes. Add the salt and water and mix well. cover the pan and simmer, until they are tender. stirring occasionally. Remove from the heat and stir in the coriander leaves and coconut.

KAJJAYA / SWEET NIPPATTU

Ingredients:
Rice flour - 1cup
Wheat flour - 1/2 cup
jaggery powder/paste - 1/2cup
grated dry coconut - 1/4cup (desiccated coconut)
cardamom powder-1/2tsp
gasgase/poppy seeds/khuskhus- 2tbsps
hot ghee - 1tbsp
a pinch of baking soda
oil for deep frying

Method:

Mix rice and wheat flour, Then add coconut, cardamom powder, hot ghee, poppyseed, jaggery powder and mix well . Add little water at a time to make smooth dough and knead well. Leave for 30 minutes. Cut into lemon sized balls. And flatten lightly into small puris in medium thickness. Then deep fry on medium flame until golden brown or more both sides, do not let it burn. Place them in a plate, drain and store when it cools. Very tasty to eat and enjoy!