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Matki sprouts curry recipe – How to make matki usal or matki amti recipe – healthy recipes

Matki sprouts curry or matcki chi usal  is a very popular  and authentic Maharashtrian dish made with sprouted moth beans or matki.  This spicy dish goes well with chapatis and steamed rice.  Only the process of sprouting the matki takes 2 to 3 days.  You can also sprout the moth beans and keep them in

Avial recipe or aviyal recipe – How to make avial recipe

Avial or aviyal is an important dish which has been originated from the State of Kerala, the God’s own country.  Aviyal is an excellent option for veg lovers.  It is a thick mixture of vegetables and fresh coconut seasoned with coconut oil and curry leaves.  Avial is considered as an essential part of the Sadya.

Sprouted green moong sundal recipe – How to make sprouted green moong sundal recipe – sundal recipes

Sprouted green moong sundal is a healthy and quick sundal recipe and an ideal Navratri snack.  You can steam the sprouts earlier and then give the seasoning.  If you like a crunchy sundal, you can cook for a lesser time and if you prefer a soft sundal, cook the moong for a little longer time. 

French beans subzi – Maharashtrian style recipe – How to make Farasbi chi sabzi – side dish for rotis

French beans subzi is a simple recipe made with French beans in Maharashtrian style with peanuts and goda masala as the main ingredients. Peanuts give a nutty taste  and goda masala gives a unique flavor to this dish.   French beans are low in calories and fat and contains no cholesterol.  The fiber content is

Methi puri recipe – How to make crispy methi puri recipe – methi pooris

Methi puris — crispy and tasty puris made with fenugreek or methi leaves.  It is a very traditional snack from North India.  A mild bitterness of methi leaves gives a good flavor and taste to the puris.  It makes up for a good evening snack with a hot cup of tea especially during winters, when

Brown rice idli recipe – How to make soft brown rice idli recipe – healthy breakfast recipes

Brown rice is a whole grain rice and more nutritious than white rice.  It has more fibre, protein and other nutrients which aids in healthy digestion and weight management.  These are the “good carbs” that help balance your diet and can fill you up.  Brown rice idli is made from brown rice and urad dal which

Sweet corn cheese sandwich recipe – How to make corn cheese sandwich recipe – sandwich recipes

Sweet corn cheese sandwich is a simple and delicious snack made with sweet corns and  seasoned with spices and cheese.  It makes up for a perfect tea-time snack along with hot cup of tea or coffee.  It can be also eaten at any time of the day.  You can make this sandwich quickly too, as it

Tamarind poha or Gojjavalakki or puli aval recipe – How to make tamarind poha recipe – Karnataka recipes

Tamarind poha is a tasty and simple snack or breakfast dish made with flattened rice (poha) and tamarind and mixed with spices.  This recipe comes in handy, when you do not have idli dosa batter or want to try a variety dish with poha.  Tamarind poha is also a healthy dish, as flattened rice is

Pomegranate raita recipe – How to make pomegranate raita recipe – raita recipes

Pomegranate raita is a sweet fruity raita made with yoghurt and pomegranate.  It is very easy and simple to make this raita. If you want a salty version, you can skip sugar.  Pomegranate raita is a different raita recipe as it makes use of the pomegranate fruit.  Pomegranate is a great source of antioxidants and vitamin

Appam dosa recipe – How to make appam dosa recipe – Breakfast dishes

Appam is a healthy and traditional dish from Kerala State in  South India.  It is a soft and spongy dosa  and done without much use of oil.  Appam is best served with vegetable stew or kadala curry.  It can be had as a breakfast dish or as a brunch recipe.  The batter has to be well