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 Peanut and fried gram chutney is a simple South Indian condiment blending roasted peanuts with fried gram (pottukadalai or roasted chana dal) for a nutty, tangy flavor, ideal for idli. INGREDIENTS: • Peanut (ground nut) - 1/2 cup • Fried gram (putani) - 1/2 cup • Red chilli (kashmiri)- 1 • Tamarind- peanut size • Rock salt- 1/2 tsp • Jaggery powder-2 tsp • Coconut oil - 3 tbsp • Mustard Seeds- 1/2 tsp • Asafoetida- 1/4 tsp • Curry leaves- 1 string  METHOD: • Firstly, heat the pan add 2 tbsp oil and ground nut fry until it turns brown then add putani(fried gram) mix it and switch off the flame.  • Once it cools down, transfer it to the mixer jar, add tamarind, salt, red chilli(you can increase the amount of chilli as your taste), jaggery powder. Pulse altogether once,then add water and grind to a smooth paste. Now the chutney is ready.  • Transfer it to a bowl and give a tadka chutney should be watery consistency but not too thin...its like our dosa batter consisten...

 For centuries, people in India have mostly used various fruits, barks, stems, seeds and leaves to make their own homemade shampoo.  So today we'll see such a homemade shampoo. This is not a long process, it just needs some planning. Yet to do this every time, before you wash your hair, can put many off.  you cannot make a large batch and store the liquid in the fridge, as it will spoil. How to use?  Use as normal shampoo. Wet hair, then massage this homemade shampoo on the scalp, and length of your hair. Let it sit for a couple of minutes and then rinse.  This mix hardly lathers. But it cleans your hair well. It works as anti dandruff and anti hairfall shampoo.  This shampoo is suitable for all hair types and will not strip the natural oils from your hair. even you can use it for kids also.. This shampoo is a great natural cleanser. Usually, no conditioner is needed, as shikakai is a natural softer and detangler. All these items are available in ...

 A  quick and easy healthy salad recipe made with freshly sprouted moong and moth beans with finely chopped veggies. it is an ideal weight loss recipe which is made by just mixing the ingredients without any cooking process involved. the salad can be perfectly shared as side to your lunch or dinner meal or can served as it is. salad recipes are generally served for purpose which is either weight loss or with dietary requirements. obviously these recipes are not a popular choice and are consumed with an intention. however, there are some salad recipes which are pure fun to consume and this is one of them. as i previously mentioned, salad recipes are generally less preferred recipes and do not have huge fan base compared to other recipes. it does not offer the same spice level or the combination of flavour. well, there is a reason for it. there is a saying that whatever tastes good to your tongue is not good for your health and vice versa. basically, the salad recipes fall unde...

 A simple and nutrient chutney recipe made with white radish and lentils . It is an ideal side dish or condiment recipe for a dal rice or sambar rice combination, and can also be incorporated into morning breakfast recipes. Moreover, the dish is entirely prepared without  coconut.  I prepared this chutney using white radish, and it is just perfect with it. Having said that, you can also use pink or red radish , and it should be equally great. INGREDIENTS: • Onion- 1(medium size) • Garlic- 15-20 pods  • Coconut oil - 2tbsp • Channa dal - 1 tbsp  • Urad dal - 1tsp • Turmeric powder - 1/2 tbsp • Cumin seeds - 1/2 tbsp • Coriander seeds - 2tbsp • Red chilli ( kashmiri ) - 3 • Radish - 1 big • Tamarind - small lemon size • Curry leaves - 1 handful  • Coriander leaves - 1 handful  METHOD: • Heat oil in a pan, add channa dal, urad dal, turmeric, jeera(cumin seeds), coriander seeds and red chilli. Fry for a minute or until dal turns golden brown co...

 An easy and simple flavoured rice recipe made with long-grain rice, a choice of vegetables, and fresh herbs. It is one of the popular rice variants or choices for many Indians and is often served for lunch and dinner.  The simple pulao recipes do not contain all the required flavour and spice and can be served as it is, but they taste great when served with simple yoghurt raita or curd. Rice-based recipes are integral to Indian cuisine and are made for different reasons. pulao recipe is common across India. It can be made with different types of ingredients, herbs, and spices..i already posted one vegetable pulao recipe..this is the variation of that. Try this too and let me know your thoughts. Here, adding vegetables is open-ended, and you can add them as per your preference. INGREDIENTS: Serves: 6 1 cup= 250ml • Onion- 1 (medium size) sliced • Grated coconut- 3/4 cup • Ghee - 3tbsp • Coconut oil- 3tbsp • Cashew-  1 handful • Cinnamon- 2 inch • Green chilli- 3 • Ginger ...

 Phool Makhana or Fox nuts are nothing but puffed lotus seeds from lotus roots offering incredible health benefits.. Makhana is especially beneficial for people with high blood pressure, heart disease, and diabetes. The high-fibre, low-calorie, zero-cholesterol, and no-fat seeds are best tasting when they are roasted over a low flame setting before adding them to any curry or stir fry. These seeds are often used in Indian recipes like Kheer, raita, and curries.  As a roasted version sprinkled with seasonings, it is a great tea-time snack. But that’s a recipe for another day. This traditional north Indian dish is served best as a pairing for phulka roti (Indian bread) and pulao.  INGREDIENTS: SERVES:5 1 cup= 250ml • Tomato - 4 • Onion- 1 chopped finely, 1/2 sliced  • Cashew- 2 fist • Jeera- 1tsp • Coriander seeds- 11/2 tsp • Ghee- 4tbsp • Makhana- 2 cups • Bay leaf- 1 • Ginger garlic paste-1 tsp • Kashmiri chilli powder- 1tsp • Garam masala- 1...