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Dosakaya Curry/ Indian Yellow Cucumber curry

Dosakaya Curry/ Indian Yellow Cucumber curry by Padmaja

Dosakai: A cucmber that is yellow in colour, has a round shape and is availablein many parts of india. Commonly added in chutney, Sambar,Curry, Dal andalso making Dosa-avakaaya (a type of Indian pickle).Health Benefits of Dosakaya/ Indian Yellow Cucumber:1. Cucumbers are very low in calaries, have minimal amounts of fats andno…

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IDLY

IDLY by Padmaja

Idli is a traditional south indian breakfast item. It is prepared by steaming the batter made with cream of rice and urad dal.Ingredients:commonly used in culinary preparation like dosa, idli, vada, and papad.Known for its nutritional properties, our skinless urad dal is widely recommendedfor diabetic patients. Whole urad dal…

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SAMBAR

SAMBAR by Padmaja

Sambar is a vegetable stew or chowder based on a broth made with tamarindand toor dal, and is very popular in the cooking of southern regions of Indiaespecially in Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala and Tamil Nadu.South Indian food, people and culture are inextricably linked to a ubiquitousdish as in idli and sambhar, sambhar and rice…

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SEMIYA PAYASAM

SEMIYA PAYASAM by Padmaja

We make this sweet for festivals. Kids like to eat payasam alot. Good for health too..Ingredients:1 Cup Vermicelli/Semiya1 Cup Milk (I used whole milk)(If you want to use 2% milk then take 2 cups of milk.healthy, get organic or all natural. It is costly but healthier.Health benefits of milk include good bone health, robust skin, good…

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VEGETABLE SALAD WITH SPROUTS

VEGETABLE SALAD WITH SPROUTS by Padmaja

The special food offered to man by Nature is sprouts. Of all the food itemsman eats, sprouts are undoubtedly the best, the purest and the ones withthe most nutritious value. This type of food can supply you plenty of alltypes of vitamins and minerals. This is a natural food to enable you to leada natural life. This is a natural food…

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DOSA

DOSA by Padmaja

Dosa (crispy savory pancakes) from South India is a staple food in its home region. Especially South Indians everybody likes to eat dosa....Ingredients:The rice that is not polished after removing the outer layer is called unpolished rice.All the nutrients available in the rice continue to remain in the unpolished ricewhereas you…

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PALAK PANEER

PALAK PANEER by Padmaja

Palak paneer is one of the delicious North Indian food.Serve with roti, parata, biryani and rice.Ingredients:15 Paneer cubesvegetables,contains Lutein which is protective against eye diseases.Researchers have identified compounds in spinach that function asantioxidants and as anti-cancer agents. Another study has revealed thatspinach…

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Gutti Vankaayi / Stuffed Eggplant

Gutti Vankaayi / Stuffed Eggplant by Padmaja

Gutti Vankaayi or Stuffed Eggplant/Brinjal curry is Andhra special curry.This dishcan be made with the small purple brinjals. But you need to make sure that thebrinjals are absolutely fresh, shiny and tender(the seeds shouldn't be black) withouta dried withered look.This dish tastes good only if the brinjals are fresh young…

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Okra/Lady Finger/Bendakaya/Bhindi Curry

Okra/Lady Finger/Bendakaya/Bhindi Curry by Padmaja

Okra is low in calories and is a good source of many nutrients including vitaminB6 and C, fiber, calcium, and folic acid. It is effective for the prevention of neuraltube defects in developing fetuses mainly due to its high content of vitamin B6,calcium, fiber, and folic acid.Ingredients:1 Bowl okra/Bhindi1 Red Chilly1/2 tbs Channa…

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Karanji/kajjikayalu - Diwali Special

Karanji/kajjikayalu - Diwali Special by Padmaja

On the occasion of Diwali people all over the country prepare best dishes attheir home. There are so many varieties of Diwali dishes. However, Sweetkajjikayalu is the special dish that do not have a substitute on Diwali.One major advantage of kajjikayalu is that it can be stored for weeks andused as dessert as well as snacks. It can…

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