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Quicky Vegetable Fried Rice

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Simple steps to make Quicky Veg Fried Rice :   Spread the cooked rice in a plate and add ½ tsp ghee. Mix the rice with a fork to coat with ghee. Crush garlic clove (1 or 2), cinnamon stick & cloves (opt) Take this spice crush into a plate and cover it till use. Take a bowl of boiled potato , carrot , green peas and beans Fry cashew nuts till golden in color. Similarly fry the raisins till they swell. Keep these fried ingredients aside for garnishing. METHOD : When oil is hot in pan add jeera (1 spoon) and fry it .  Then add sliced onions , green chillies (2) and fry it.  Then add the spice crush, turmeric powder (A pinch), red chili powder (1 tspn)and cooked vegetables. Mix all well and add salt.cover the pan and cook it on low flame for 1 minute. Then add the cooked rice and mix it well with our masala. Cover the pan and cook for 1 minute. The dish is ready to serve. Garnish with fried cashew nuts and fried raisins.

Egg Spicy Gravy

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Know About What You Eat -  Eggs improve the health of eyes.It also helps in reducing the risk of mascular degeneration and cataracts. Eggs contain naturally occurring Vitamin D which helps to promote strong, healthy bones and teeth. According to one study, blood clots, heart attacks, stroke can be prevented by regular consumption of eggs. Eggs prevent many types of cancer especially breast cancer. Eggs are very easy to digest and when eaten in raw form, it improves the immune system of body. Eggs contain right kind of fat. It helps to maintain weight and stay healthy and fit. Method : Boil the eggs with 3 pinch of salt  in water so that egg wont get cracked. Heat the pan with oil , drop mustard , sombu/fennel seeds , bay leaf , patta and ginger garlic paste 2 teaspoons. Once these cooked enough add finely chopped onions (2) ,fry it till it turn little brown. Then to this add finely chopped tomatoes (2) and green chillies (3). Let this be cooked ...

Spicy Chettinadu Fish Fry

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Know About What You Eat - Cardiovascular disease  - eating fish every week reduces the risk of heart disease and stroke by reducing blood clots and inflammation, improving blood vessel elasticity, lowering blood pressure, lowering blood fats and boosting 'good' cholesterol. Depression  - people who regularly eat fish have a lower incidence of depression (depression is linked to low levels of omega 3 fatty acids in the brain). Diabetes  - fish may help people with diabetes manage their blood sugar levels. Prematurity  - eating fish during pregnancy may help reduce the risk of delivering a premature baby. Read more :  Advantages of Eating Fish Foods - Health Benefits | Medindia   http://www.medindia.net/patients/patientinfo/fishfood.htm#ixzz2GLGTDjyU Method : Clean the fish and make a small cut in it's stomach to make our masala get in to it :) Take 15 to 17 dried red chillies (Kaintha milagai) ,10 garlic pieces, tamarind - small amt , So...

Crispy Karunai Kilangu / Elephant Yam / Senai Fry

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Know About What You Eat -  Elephant Yam (Karunai/Senai Kilangu) is good source of Omega-3 fatty acids which increase good cholesterol level and reduces bad cholesterol level in our body. It is known to have a cooling affect on body. It can be made part of low fat diet as the carbohydrates in yam help in slimming and thus reducing body weight. The fiber content in elephant yam is naturally high and therefore, it is usually considered a slimming food, as it promotes weight loss and reduces the levels of cholesterol in the body. If elephant yam is cooked in the right way, it can be eaten without any fear of weight gain. METHOD : peel the outer skin of E.yam and wash it well. Now Make use of any vegetable cutter and cut it in any shape you want but make it sure it is thin. (more thin, more crispy) To this sliced yam add salt & chilly powder as per your taste. Mix it gently and to that add 1 or 2 spoons of co...

Meal Maker ( Soya Chunks) Vada

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Meal Maker / SoyaChunks    Know About What You Eat :  The meal maker or soya meat or soya chunks is quick and easy to cook.  Amazingly they have protein content equal to that of the meat and contain no fat. It may reduce the risk of osteoporosis in menopausal women, and may also ease other menopausal symptoms. High in fiber, which is known to benefit cholesterol levels, and can indirectly lower cholesterol by replacing fatty.  Method : Soak 25 meal makers in hot water for two mins. Afer soaking,clean those meal makers with normal water 2 times and then   Drain the soy chunks and squeeze out as much water as you can. To these meal maker add 3 green chillies , 6/8 Garlic pieces , 1 slice of ginger and salt to taste with a pinch of tumeric. Now grind all these without adding water. (o/p : Thick paste of meal maker mix) To the grinded mealmaker mix add one and half spoon of maida flour and add salt as per your...

Rava Ladoo

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 Rava Ladoo Ingredients : Rava - 1/2 (Half) Cup Coconut - 1 Cup Sugar - 3/4 ( three Quarters) Cup Cardamon powder - 1 Spoon Ghee - 2 tablespoon Cashew and dry grapes - few   Method : Take 1 spoon of ghee , fry rava for few mins . use another spoon of ghee for frying Coconut. Now add 1/3 water to 3/4 of sugar and heat it to make the thick sugar syrup. Wait till the sugar is dissoved in water and syrup is sticky .  Mix all the three in a bowl .. ie., fried rava, fried coconut and the sticky sugar syrup. To that add Cardamon powder and mix well. Now make small balls using our hot rava ladoo mix. Decorate it with Cashews and Dry Grapes. Keep it for few hours and then serve it with your sweet smile :)

Spicy Pepper Chicken

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DB's Special Pepper Chicken Spicy  Pepper   Chicken :) Know About What You Eat ~         Eating chicken will provide you with a lot of protein. It is also great in providing high amounts of Niacin and Vitamin B6. Niacin has even been used in treatments in people for heart disease. Chicken can be high in cholesterol, so make sure that you limit the amount you eat. Ingredients  Chicken ,  Grinded  Black Pepper , Chilly Powder , Turmeric Powder ,Garam masala,  Ginger Garlic paste , curd , Salt to taste , Tomato , Potato , M ustard and  Coriander  leaves. Method : Boil the chicken with a pinch of turmeric powder and salt. Heat the pan with 3to4 tablespoon of oil, drop 1 spoon of mustard, 1 spoon of sombu/ Fennel Seeds , 2 spoons of ginger garlic paste. Cook these for 1 min and then drop finely chopped onions into it., fry it until it turn little brown. To that add chopped tomatoes and a pinch of sa...

Jeera Chips

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Jeera Know About What You Eat ~ Helps in treatment of Anaemia , Boils ,  Common cold. Digestion Effective in stimulating menstrual cycle in women. Fight cancer Haemorrhoids or piles Jeera helps to strengthen nails and hair, making hair shiny and glossy. Kidney functioning Ulcers. Source :  http://completewellbeing.com/article/small-cumin-big-benefits/ Jeera Chips Method -  ·      Take maida in to mixing bowl. ·     T o that add oil, konjam jeera, salt and mix well. ·      Then add water to make it in to stiff dough. ·      Cover and keep aside for 30 mts. ·      After 30 mts, divide dough in two portions. (dough will be soo soft) ·     R oll out dough in to very thin roti. ·      Then cut the roti in desired shape. ·      Take out those kutty pieces on to plate and repeat the same process with the ...

Potato Sandwich

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Potato Know About What You Eat ~ Eating potatoes can reduce inflammation. can increase brain function. helps in preventing cardiovascular disease Potatoes may offset incidence of kidney stones You'll also need to limit the number of potatoes eaten with each meal,particularly if you are overweight or diabetic.  DB's Potato Sandwich     Potato Mix Method : Roast your Bread slices with some butter.        Take 2 potatoes , cut into small pieces.       Take some green peas. Boil both the above items till potato is cooked well to smash.       Take a bowl , put those cooked potatoes and green peas ,smash it well (Without water).       Add a pinch of turmeric, 2 chopped chillies ,Salt as per ur taste and 1 spoon of chilli powder or  if you are a pepper lover u can add 1 spoon of pepper powder instead of chilli powder.        Take a s...

Corn Vada

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Corn .. Know About What You Eat > Maintenance of normal growth, bone health and normal kidney functioning > Prevents Anaemia > Lowering LDL Cholesterol > Protection against Diabetes and  Hypertension > Rich Source of Calories and Vitamins > Prevention of Haemorrhoids and Colorectal Cancer Method : Take a bowl of corn , 2 or 3 chillies (as per yur taste) , konjam Ginger ( 2 or 3 slices) and 2 kutty spoons of jeera (seragam) Put in Blender/ mixer … grind it ..   without water . ( corn will already have some water in it , so if suppose we add water vadai mix will become tooooo watery , then it will be difficult to fry it). Take that mix in bowl .. add 2 spoons of corn flour and 1and ½ spoon of Rice flour. And then add 1 chopped onion , if needed 1 chopped chilly , Corriander leaves ,pinch of turmeric powder and salt as per taste. Mix it well with a spoon.. now u can see a mix which is in perfect consistency to mak...

Mr.Oats Special

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Unimaginable Benefits of MR.OATS :  >  Lowers cholesterol: A study showing people who ate a bowl of oatmeal every day  lowered their cholesterol by 20%.  > Stabilizes blood sugar levels  > Lowers the cancer risk  > Reduces high blood pressure  > Removes your bad cholesterol (without affecting your good cholesterol).  > Helps you lose weight: Oats help you feel fuller longer which curbs your appetite.  Studies have shown that children who eat a bowl of oatmeal a day are 50% less likely to suffer from obesity. >  Oats can help you to have a better sleep. Now here I Introduce my Recipe’s Oats Idly , Dosa and Athirasam :) Oats Idly and Dosa (same Procedure , differs only in the pan we are using ;) :P lol ) Oats Dosa :) Take a bowl of oats , grind it in blender (without water   DOSA MIX :     Take that mix in a bowl , add salt , finely chopped onion, carrot,...

Varieties of Onion Chutney

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Onion Chutney Know About What You Eat ~ •  Onions improve the working of Vitamin C in the body, thus gifting you with improved immunity. •  Onions contain chromium, which assists in regulating blood sugar. •  For centuries, onions have been used to reduce inflammation and heal infections. •  Raw onion encourages the production of good cholesterol (HDL), thus keeping your heart • Got bitten by a honeybee? Apply onion juice on the area for immediate relief from the pain and burning sensation. • It also reduces your risk of developing gastric ulcers. Ingredients : Onion – 2 or 3 (as per your need) Tamarind – small amt Red chilly / Varamilagai – 6 /as per your taste. Chutney -1 Directly grind all 3 items and add salt to taste. Serve it with gingelly oil ( some ppl may love the combi of oil in this chutney) Chutney – 2 Heat the pan with oil , cook all these 3 items and then grind it with salt. Taste of chutney ...

Veg Dosa With Pudhina Chutney

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VEG DOSA With PUDHINA CHUTNEY Know About What You Eat ~ PUDHINA / MINT : • Helps in stomach upset • Soothing the digestive track • Clears up skin disorders such as acne • Help with asthma and other allergies • It is also beneficial in curing menstrual cramps during   periods as it can help in relaxing the smooth muscles. Mint is in fact widely used, that it is added in toothpaste, chocolates, chewing gums, mouthwash, liquor, lipsticks, candies, ice creams, inhalers and mouth fresheners. Mint has a lot of benefits for the body so make sure to incorporate mint in your diet today! PUDHINA CHUTNEY Ingredients : •  Pudhina leaves – 1 bowl •  Coconut – 2 or 3 table spoons / as per your taste. (optional) •  Varamilagai / Dried red chilly – 5 / as per your taste •  Salt – as per your taste •  Tamarind – Small amt. •  Oil – 1 spoon •  Mustard , Black gram dhal , Asafoetida. Method...

Bread Omelette

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Bread Omelette Know About What You Eat ~ • Wheat bread is to reduce risk of   heart diseases ,diabetes , good for your digestive system. •  It reduces risk of gastrointestinal problems. Fiber in whole wheat bread helps women before menopausal age protecting them from breast cancers. •  Women who eat bread made of whole wheat are thinner than women who eat white bread ;) Also, women eating whole wheat bread maintain their weight on healthy way. Method : 1) Beat the eggs properly. Now add red chilli powder, turmeric powder and salt to it. And mix it well. There should not be any lump of dry spices. 2) Put the pan on medium heat. Meanwhile toast the bread slices using toaster. If you don't have toaster then you can toast the bread slices on pan only with using some butter. 3) Put 1 tsp oil in the same pan. Once the oil is hot pour the egg mixture in a pan to prepare omelet. Let it cook for a minute. Now deep bread slices in a e...