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The Food Diary - Paneer (Cottage Cheese) Onion Stuffed Moong Dal Dosa

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                                                                                                A healthy protein packed dish made using whole green gram and spices.A complete medley of taste, nutrition and flavours experienced in every bite. . It is basically an Andhra cuisine called as 'Pesarattu' which is enjoyed with peanut chutney or tomato ginger chutney .❤️๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿ˜‹ . .           Step by step Preparation: Wash and soak 1 cup green gram in enough water for about 4 to 6 hours or overnight. Once the green gram is soaked, rinse them well and add to a blender along with, 3/4 inch ginger, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1 to 2 green chilies, 6 to 7 fresh curry leaves. Pour little water as well & blend to a smooth batter. The batter must be smooth and the consistency similar to that of dosa batter. Bring it to the right consistency while you grind. Then add 1/2 tsp black pepper powder, 1/2 tsp coriander powder, 1/2 tsp cumin powder, some amount of fresh grated coconut or desiccated coconut t

The Travel Diary - Himachali Emotion!

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  Rendezvous with Nature! ๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿ’š Well for me Nature has always been a charmer. These are exactly the pictures captured almost two years ago when I was totally lost in my dreamland,mesmerised by the stunning view of Mother Earth. Simply sitting amidst the chilled flowing river, Beas (Manali,Himachal Pradesh),listening to the bubbling sound of water gushing down over the rocks and gazing at the snow clad mountains literally created butterflies in my stomach. Means, 'I was solely in love with Nature-God's spectacular creation'. These fascinations of mine always gives me a kick to pack my bag for my next adventurous trip!!๐ŸŽ’๐Ÿ‘Ÿ๐Ÿ•ถ. . . #throwback     #manalitrip   #naturelover   #natureislife   #naturephotography   #florafauna   #nature_aselflessprovider๐ŸŒณ๐ŸŒด☘️๐ŸŒˆ❄️ For more such exciting travel stories head over to my Instagram page  https://www.instagram.com/forever_iba/  or click on the Instagram button above

The Food Diary - Beetroot Halwa

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                                                                       Beetroot Halwa Though not very popular like carrot halwa or sooji ka halwa but if one is looking for a healthy and nutritious recipe to satisfy his/her sweet tooth, then this one fits into the list. It has a beautiful colour and looks very appealing. Can be made more nutritious by adding dry fruits into it. Here I've added fried cashews and flavoured it with cardamom powder. Simple and easy to make, Fine taste and awesome for health .๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿ’ช Detailed recipe given below: 1. First rinse, peel and grate beetroots according to the quantity you want to make. 2. Put the grated beetroots into a thick bottomed pan or kadai.Then add milk to it. 3. Mix and cook the grated beetroot and milk mixture on a low flame to medium flame. 4. Slowly the milk comes to boil and froth whilst cooking. Continue cooking and keep stirring often. 5. When almost 75%-80% of milk has reduced, add ghee and jaggery powder(I've preferred).You c

The Food Diary - Poha(flattened rice) Cheese Balls

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  In the frame|~Poha(flattened rice) cheese balls.๐Ÿ˜ . Wanna some crispy delicious recipe to indulge in?Then, here you are!!! . Healthy ,simple ,quick 'n' easy snack to gobble up.Makes a perfect stomach filling delight for a Sunday breakfast or for an evening munching time with a hot cup of tea.❤️ #nomnomnom Ingredients:                                                                                                                                  -1 cup poha (flattened rice),finely ground                                                                                          -1 cup grated cheese -1/2 cup boiled and smashed potato -1/4 cup corn starch -1/4 tsp baking powder -2-3 finely chopped green chillies -1 tbsp finely chopped coriander leaves -1 tbsp finely chopped mint leaves(optional) -1 medium sized onion finely chopped. -salt ,black pepper and oregano to taste. -oil for frying.   Method: 1.Combine and mix well all the above mentioned ingredients in a bowl.Cover and se

The Food Diary - Chicken Ghee Roast

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Restaurant style ' CHICKEN GHEE ROAST' prepared at home. This is a very popular Mangalorean dish and is an absolute delight to mop it up with some Neer Dosa or piping hot Ghee rice.๐Ÿš . The ghee flavoured fiery red,tangy and spicy dish was on my "to prepare list" ever since my taste buds had the privilege to enjoy it in one of the restaurants in Bangalore. . The basic tip that the recipe carries is try not to skimp on Ghee.The use of ghee gives the dish it's flavour and makes it delectable.For that appealing red colour go for Kashmiri chillies .๐ŸŒถ Detailed Recipe given below: Ingredients Chicken 800 gms   Yogurt 1 cup Red Chilli   powder 1 tsp/as per your taste Turmeric 1/4 tsp Ginger 1/2 Tsp paste Garlic 1/2 Tsp paste Pepper 1/2 Tsp Coriander powder 1 Tbsp Lime juice 2 Tbsp Salt 1.5 Tsp Fennel seeds 1 tsp Peppercorns 1/2 Tsp Cumin Seed 1/2 Tsp Fenugreek seeds 9-10 Cinnamon 2" stick Whole Cloves 5-6 Garlic 12-13 pods Ginger 11/2“ grated Coriander Seeds 2 Tbsp

Travel Diary - Thailand(The Early Morning Mood)

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Hypnotised by the mystical aura of the seascape!! The gentle 'whooshing' music of the sea waves, the hues of red & blue painting the vast sky, just flavoured the atmosphere of an early morning with pure bliss. Nothing can be more Euphoric when you get to wake up to this enchanting abode. While I took a very casual stroll along the seashore (Khlongmuang,Krabi,Thailand) , soaking in the solitude,breathing in the cool fresh air on my face and blowing through my hair,all I could feel was complete serenity and tranquility. Indeed,experiencing such magical essence of nature can be too seductive!!!๐Ÿ˜‰ . . . #listeningtosea๐ŸŒŠ   #earlymorningbliss   #embracingnature☘️   #throwback   #islandstay   #krabi   #thailand๐Ÿ˜