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Mango popsicles – how to make homemade mango popsicles recipe – summer recipes

Mango popsicle is a refreshing summer popsicle recipe made with fresh ripe mangoes, sugar and water.  It is very easy and quick to make too, except for the freezing time of 7-8 hours.    Mango popsicles are a great summer treat for kids and elders alike.  Popsicles are good to beat the heat and hydrate our

Aloo or potato kurma recipe – how to make alu or aloo kurma recipe – side dish for rotis/chapathis

Aloo kurma or potato kurma is a very mildly flavoured curry made with potatoes, grated coconut and spices.  It pairs well with rotis, chapathis and even pulao, idlis and dosas.  It is very easy to prepare too.   Kurma tends to become thick once cooled down. So adjust the consistency accordingly.  Now for the recipe… Prep

Mango recipes- 13 easy mango recipes – Indian mango recipes

I have compiled raw and ripe mango recipes for easy reference.  Pls click on the individual link for the detailed recipe.  Happy cooking !! Mango milkshake Mango ice cream Mango srikhand Mango kheer Mango lassi Mango thokku Mavinakaya gojju (raw mango curry) Raw mango pickle Raw mango dal Raw mango chutney Mango halwa Mango kesari Raw

Ragi idli recipe – how to make ragi (finger millet) idli recipe | Ragi recipes |

Ragi idlis are healthy idlis made with idli rice, ragi flour and urad dal.  Ragi also known as finger millet is a healthy crop that is  easily grown throughout the year and an important crop in India.  Ragi is a remarkable source of protein, making it perfect for vegetarian diets. It is a rich source of minerals, controls

Mango kheer recipe – how to make mango rice kheer or mango payasam recipe | Indian desserts | Mango recipes

Mango kheer is a delicious dessert made with ripe mangoes and a simple and easy to make recipe too.  Since summer season is already started and mangoes are plenty in market, it is an ideal dessert to enjoy during this sunny days.  Rice is cooked in saffron milk and then flavoured with mango pulp and

Corn pakoda recipe – how to make sweet corn pakoras/pakodas recipes – Indian snacks recipes

Corn pakoda is a quick and easy snack made with sweet corns, gramflour, onions and spices.  It is a deep fried snack which can be served as a  tea time snack or as a starter along with green chutney or tomato ketchup.  In this recipe, I have used frozen sweet corns, but you can also use the fresh or

Watermelon popsicles – how to make watermelon popsicles – summer recipes

Watermelon popsicles – a delicious and cooling ice pop made with watermelon juice and small chunks of watermelon.  Enjoy this summer with this water based frozen snack made with watermelon.  You can make a variation in popsicles with different fruits and even add few chocolate chips for a chocolatey flavour.  Popsicles are very easy and quick

Watermelon juice recipe – how to make watermelon juice recipe – summer recipes

Watermelon juice is a very healthy and cooling summer drink, which can be had at any time during the day. It helps to beat the summer naturally and keeps us hydrated.  Watermelon is considered as a nutrient dense food, a food that provides a high amount of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants  for a low amount of calories.

11 easy bread recipes – collection of popular bread recipes

Collection of popular Indian bread recipes : To view the detailed recipe, pls click on the link given .. 1. Spicy sprouts bread sandwich http://charuscuisine.com/spicy-sprouts-bread-sandwich-healthy-breakfast-recipe/ 2. Instant bread dosa http://charuscuisine.com/how-to-make-instant-bread-dosa-recipe-easy-breakfast-recipe/   3. Instant bread uthapam http://charuscuisine.com/instant-bread-uttapamuthapam-recipe-breakfast-recipe/ 4 Bread rolls http://charuscuisine.com/bread-rolls-recipe/ 5. Bread upma http://charuscuisine.com/bread-upma/ 6. Cheese bread pakoras http://charuscuisine.com/cheese-bread-pakora/ 7. Shahi bread tukra http://charuscuisine.com/quick-shahi-tukda-or-tukra-recipe-or-indian-bread-pudding-recipe/ 8.

Pepper rice recipe – how to make pepper flavoured rice – Indian rice recipes

Pepper rice is a delicious pepper flavoured rice made with cooked rice, pepper corns, cumin seeds and ghee.  Black peppercorns gives a nice and authentic flavour to this rice. Black pepper is an  excellent source of manganese, vitamin K,  copper and dietary fiber, iron, chromium, and calcium. The health benefits of black pepper include relief from