Coconut Rice

Coconut Rice is very delicious south Indian recipe. This rice is very easy to make and if you have grated coconut ready on hand, then this is a cinch to make. There are so many versions of coconut rice in south India that one can find them different from state to state. Some prepare rice with grated coconut, while this recipe needs coconut milk. This rice I used also roasted coconut. The addition of veggies is optional, this way I ensure that we do not miss our daily quota of vegetables. This makes one of the best lunch box recipes for kids and working adults too.

Health Benefits of Coconut

The presence of fibre in coconut slows down the release of glucose into the bloodstream which in turn lowers the blood sugar levels and controls other complications caused due to diabetes. Most of us are unaware of the fact that coconut is an excellent source of good fats which are beneficial for people with  digestion problems. In case you are feeling tired or stressed out, have a few pieces of coconut to boost your energy levels naturally. It is one of the best nutritional sources of instant energy that improve physical endurance as well as athletic performance.

Time required: Less than 15 minutes.

Ingredients:

● 1 cup of medium grained rice.(boiled) ● 2 cups freshly grated coconut ● 4 to 5 chopped green chillies ● ½ tsp grated ginger ● ½ tsp black mustard seeds ● 2 tbsp chopped cashew nuts ● Salt to taste ● Sugar to taste ● 2 tbsp ghee

Procedure:

Step 1: Heat ghee in a pan roast the kaju.

Step 2: Add mustard seeds, ginger, chillies and sauté for few sec.

Step 3: Add coconut and sauté for few min.

Stuffed Chicken and Tomato Gravy

Chicken breast is an all-time kitchen favourite. Today's recipe is “Stuffed Chicken and Tomato Gravy”.  It'll take around 40 mins and I think you can prepare this fancy dish for dinner with-in this short time because it's very easy and simple cook. Enjoy this signature stuffed chicken recipes for a dinner the whole family will love.

Time required: Less than 40 minutes.

Ingredients:

4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves (pounded to ½ inch thickness)

For Chicken Stuffing

● 150 gm crushed paneer ● 3 eggs ● 1 cup cabbage finely chopped ● 1 cup chopped carrot
● 2 big onions finely chopped ● 1 tsp chopped garlic ● 7 to 8 chopped green chillies ● 2 tbsp soya sauce ● 2 cup bread crumbs ● Salt to taste ● Sugar to taste ● White pepper to taste ● 2 tbsp olive oil ● Refined oil

For Gravy
● 5 to 6 fresh chopped tomato ● 1 tbsp chopped coriander leaves ● 1 tbsp vinegar ● ½ tsp chopped garlic ● 2 -3 tbsp tomato puree ● Salt to taste ● Sugar to taste ● 1 tbsp olive oil

Procedure:

Step 1: Heat the pan and take some olive oil.

Step 2: Add garlic and sauté for few sec. 

Step 3: Add onion and green chilli sauté until onion colours comes light pink.

Step 4: Add carrot and cabbage fry for few min. 

Step 5: Next add crushed paneer and mix well. 

Step 6:  Add salt, pepper and stir for few min (till vegetable become soft).

Step 7:  At last gently mix the soya sauce and cook for few time.

Step 8: Remove from heat & take out the mixture in a bowl and wait for cooling.

Step 9: Lay the chicken breasts out on a clean place surface, and spoon some of the mixture onto each one. Roll up chicken to enclose the mixture.

 Step 10: Take the bread crumbs In a bowl and another bowl take egg beaten.

Lauki Bharta

Lauki (Ghiya) is a traditional dish of India. It is a versatile vegetable that can be used in preparing variety of savory and sweet dishes. In Indian cooking, lauki  is often combined with various lentils to make wonderful dishes.It is a versatile vegetable that can be used in preparing variety of savory and sweet dishes. I tried to make a simple dish with this lauki. Today’s recipe “Lauki Bharta” is easy to make and testy also.

Health Benefits of Lauki (Ghiya)

Prevents heart disease

Unhealthy lifestyles are leading to several cases of heart disease in urban India. So much so that, 70% of the urban population is at risk of heart disease due to wrong lifestyle choices like eating fried and processed foods, smoking, etc. Like a lot of fruits and vegetables, bottle gourd has zero cholesterol and is rich in Vitamins like Vitamin C and antioxidants making it good for your heart.  

Great for weight loss

Bottle gourd is one of the best foods you can have if you want to lose weight as it is 96% water, and a 100g serving contains as little as 12 calories. The high fibre content will take care of your hunger, and keep you feeling full. Here is a sample weight loss diet for your reference.

Aids digestion

People suffering from constipation should eat bottle gourd as it is high in fibre and helps clear the food stuck in your colon. Additionally, juice made out of bottle gourd also helps in the treatment of acidity as it is alkaline in nature. Read about more home remedies that can cure constipation.

Time required: Less than 35 minutes.

Ingredients:
● 3 cup lauki (Ghia) (cut in small cubes) ● 1 cup potato (cut in small cubes) ● 2 eggs ● 2 Onions finely chopped ● 5 to 6 green chillies finely chopped ● ½ tsp chopped gerlic ● ½ tsp crushed black pepper ● 2 tsp poppy seeds paste ● ½ tsp red chilli pd ● ½ tsp turmeric pd
● ½ tsp mustard ● Salt (to taste) ● 2 tbsp (table spoons) ghee ● Refined oil

Procedure:

Step 1: Hit some oil and ghee in a pan and add some mustard.

Step 2: Add garlic, onion, green chillies and fry till golden brown.

Step 3: Add potato and some salt fry until become soft.

Step 4: Add lauki and stir fry for 2 to 3 min.

Step 5: Close the lid and cook for few min.

Soya Kima Paratha

Hi friend today recipe is “Soya Kima Paratha” and I tried for first time. I think you know about this recipe but I tried to make this recipe easily and healthy. This parathas make healthy and wholesome breakfast. It is perfect for lunch box also. Hope you enjoy these parathas.

Health Benefits of Soybean

Soybean is hailed as the most protective bean. Soy contains 40 percent protein. It has the highest protein content amongst plant products. “Soy protein” refers to the protein found in soybeans. As animal protein contains all the essential amino acids, lacking in pulse protein, soy is often used to replace the animal proteins in an individual's diet. Soybean is the only vegetable food that contains all eight essential amino acids. Soyabeans are processed to various soya products namely soy flour, soy milk, cottage cheese like tofu, fermented products like tempeh and miso.

Time required: Less than 25 minutes.

Ingredients:
● 3 cup flower ● 1 cup boiled soya granules ● 1 boiled potato medium size ● 1 medium size onion chopped ● 4 to 5 green chillies chopped ● 1 tbsp coriander leaves chopped ● 1 tsp chat masala ● ½ tsp black pepper ● Refined oil ● Salt to taste

Procedure:

Step 1: Take a bowl and mashed the boil potato. 

Step 2:  Add soya granules, onion, green chillies, coriander leaves, salt, chat masala and black pepper. Then mix very well.

Step 3: Combine all the ingredients (flour, oil and some salt) in a deep bowl and knead into a semi-soft dough using enough water.

Step 4: Divide the dough into some equal Roll and make some little paratha.

Masoor Dal Vada Curry

"Masoor dal vada curry" is very common dish. It’s little bit spicy but very testy. This is one of my favourite veg dish. I have made this recipe simple and easy way and I hope you will enjoy this as much as I did. 


Masoor dal is an important part of the diet in many parts of the world. Masoor dal contain high levels of proteins, including the essential amino acids isoleucine and lysine and more source of protein. Masoor also contain dietary fiber, vitamin B1, and minerals all with virtually no fat. It can they help lower cholesterol, managing blood-sugar levels.

Time required: Less than 30 minutes.

Ingredients:

For vada
● 2 cup masoor dal ● 5 to 6 chopped green chillies ● 2 medium onions finely chopped ● Salt (to taste) ● Refined oil
For curry
● 2 medium size potato (shape like French fries finger) ● 1medium size tomato ● 1 big size onion pest ● ½ tsp ginger pest ● ½ tsp red chilli pd ● ½ tsp turmeric pd ● Salt (to taste) ● Refined oil.

Procedure:

Step 1: Soak masoor dal for atleast 6 to 7 hrs.

Step 2: After soak the dal make a fine pest.

Step 3: Add some chopped onion, green chilli and some salt mix well.

Step 4: Heat sufficient oil into a kadai and take small portions of the mixture, shape into vada or pakodas, slide them into hot oil. 

Step 5:  Deep fry till until colours come golden brown.

Besan Barfi

"Besan Burfi" is a very popular recipe. It is a sweet and delicious Indian dessert and all-time favourite. These are usually made during the festivals like diwali, dashera etc. You can buy these from any Indian sweet shop but I am sure about that you can make it at home too, because Besan Barfi recipe is so simple and easy. I hope you will enjoy this diwali with yours own Besan Barfi. Happy Diwali.

Time required: Less than 15 minutes.

Ingredients:
● 2 cup gram flour ● 1 cup caster sugar ● ½ cup condense milk ● 1 cup ghee ● 2 tbsp chopped cashew ● ½ tsp cardamom pd

Procedure:

Step 1: Place a non-stick frying pan on oven and set it on low flame.

Step 2: Add gram flour and stir fry until it gives out aroma.

Step 3: Add some chopped cashew and mix together.

Chicken popkorn

I think “chicken popcorn” is common name for most chicken lovers and they would have not missed the opportunity of tasting this recipe. The golden, crunchy, “Chicken Popcorn” is one among the popular & hot favourite item. This makes a great appetizer and sure a party hit menu..!!. This flavourful snack can be prepared at home and its well worth the little extra effort.

Time required: Less than 30 minutes.

Ingredients:
● 200 gm chicken mince ● 5 to 6 chopped green chillies ● 2 medium onions finely chopped 
● 1 tsp chopped ginger ● 2 tbsp coriander leaves finely chopped ● 1 tbsp lime juice ● ½ tsp red chilli pd ● ½ tsp crushed black pepper ● ½ tsp turmeric pd ● 1 tsp cumin seeds pd ● 2 tbsp garam flour ● 1 tsp chat masala ● Salt (to taste) ● Refined oil

Procedure:

Step 1: Take a bowl and marinate the chicken with lime juice (for 10 min).

Step 2: After 10 min mix the chicken with onion, green chilli, ginger, coriander lives, cumin seed pd, red chilli pd, turmeric pd, black pepper and salt. 

Step 3: Add some garam flour with the mixture and mix gently.

Step 4: Divide the mixture into equal portions. Shape each portion into a small ball.

Bread Cutlets in Gravy

 "Bread Cutlets in Gravy" is excellent fingers snacks recipe, also it can be use as side dish with drink. This recipe is a delectable combination of mashed potato and bread. It's filling mild spicy and taste is delicious. I have made this recipe simple and easy way and I hope you will enjoy this as much as I did. 

Time required: Less than 30 minutes.

Ingredients:
● 4 slices bread ● 2 to 3 medium size potato (peeled and boiled) ● 5 to 6 chopped green chillies ● 2 medium onion finely chopped ● 2 tbsp coriander leaves finely chopped ● ½ tsp ginger pd ● ½ tsp red chilli pd ● ½ tsp turmeric pd ● 1 tsp amchoor pd ● 1 tsp cumin seeds pd ● ½ tsp oregano ● 2 tbsp Cornflour ● 2 tsp onion pest (for gravy) ● 1 tsp chopped garlic (for gravy) ● 5 to 6 sliced green chillies ● 1 medium size chopped tomato (for gravy) ● 5 to 6 green chillies sliced (for gravy) ● 1 tsp red chilli pd (for gravy) ● 2 tsp vinegar (for gravy) ● 1 tbsp soya sauce (for gravy) ● 1 tbsp Cornflour (for gravy) ● Sugar (to taste) ● Salt (to taste) ● Refined oil

Procedure:

Step 1: Soak the bread slices in one cup of water for half a minute, squeeze to remove excess water and set aside.

Step 2: Take a deep bowl and grated the potato. 

Step 3: Add bread, onion, green chillies, red chilli pd, cumin seeds pd, ginger pd, amchoor pd, oregano, turmeric pd, salt, sugar, coriander lives, cornflour and mix very well.

Step 4: Divide the mixture into equal portions. Shape each portion into a cutlet.

Step 5:  Heat sufficient oil into deep pan and deep-fry for two to three minutes on each side. Drain on absorbent paper.

Step 6:  To make the gravy, heat little bit oil in a pan.

Mango Custard

“Mango Custard” is a very simple and yummy dessert recipe. Mango custard is one of the easiest dessert and also very tasty and healthy. Kids will love this and it is a nice way to include fruits in their diet. It will leave them asking for more. Mango custard can be served chilled or immediately. For lactose intolerant kids or adults & vegans, this custard recipe is an awesome dessert. 

Time required: Less than 20 minutes.

Ingredients:
● 2 medium size mangoes ● 450 ml milk ●1/2 cups sugar ● 50 gm custard pd ● 1 cup condense milk ● ½ cup chopped cashew (kaju) 

Procedure:

Step 1: Peel and cut mangoes. 

Step 2: Squeeze out the pulp from the mango and keep aside.

Step 3: Make the custard by boiling milk and sugar together.

Step 4: Mix the custard powder in a little cold milk (approximately 2 tbsp), ensuring no lumps are left.

Step 5: Add to the milk mixture, stirring constantly.

Chatpata soya aloo curry

I preferred to cook soya chunks once in a week. Today I am sharing “Chatpata soya aloo curry” recipe it’s very easy and fast dish to make, highly nutritious and very tasty. We can have this dish with either rice or rotis. Soya chunks are equivalent to meat or non-veg if compared with protein content.

Soyabean is the richest plant source of protein. It contains 43 percent protein as compared to other legumes which contain 20 to 25 percent protein. Soy protein is also of the highest quality amongst all legumes. Under guidelines adopted by the Food and Drug Administration and the World Health Organization for evaluating protein quality for children and adults, soy protein isolate receives a rating of 1, which is the highest possible score. This means that the quality of soy protein is equal to that of meat and milk proteins.

Soy foods are a good source of calcium in comparison to the commonly used legumes. Processing affects the calcium content of soyfoods considerably. Tofu due to its processing methods can contain between 120 and 750 mg of calcium per 1/2 cup serving. Soymilk contains around 93 mg of calcium per one cup serving. The calcium-fortified soymilk could often contain between 200 and 300 mg of calcium per serving and a good amount of vitamin D. 

Soya is rich in iron too. However, both phytate and soy protein reduce iron absorption which leads to the iron in soyfoods being poorly absorbed. Iron could be better absorbed from fermented soyfoods like tempeh and miso.

Time required: Less than 15 minutes.

Ingredients:
● 2 cup soya (boiled) ● 1 medium size potato (cut in cubes) ● 1 medium size chopped tomato
● 7 to 8 chopped green chilies ● 1 tbsp lime juice ● 2 tbsp cashew(kaju) pest ● 1 tsp saunf pd ● 1 tsp amchur pd ● 2 tsp red chili pd ● ½ tsp black cumin seeds ● ½ tsp pinch of asafoetida ● ½ tsp turmeric pd ● 1 to 2 bay leaves ● Salt ● Sugar ● Refined oil

Procedure:

Step 1: Take a deep pan and heat some oil and fry the potato until soft. 

Step 2: After fry the potato take out in a plate and keep aside.

Step 3: Add some oil and add bay lives, black seeds, green chilli and asafoetida, then fry it few sec. 

Step 4: Add chopped tomato and salt fry until cooked.

Step 5: Add fry potato, soya, turmeric, red chills pd and mix it. 

Pumpkin Vada

Vada is the popular snacks. It’s made with various things. Today it’s experiment with pumpkin. It’s a precious deep fried “pumpkin vada “. Vada is known recipe for every one but with the pumpkin it's quite uncommon, i hope you would never like to miss.

Let me tell you some benefits of the Pumpkin.  Scientific name is Cucurbita maxima.

Pumpkin is a storehouse of many anti-oxidant vitamins such as vitamin-A, vitamin-C and vitamin-E. Zea-xanthin is a natural anti-oxidant which has UV (ultra-violet) rays filtering actions in the macula lutea in retina of the eyes. Thus, it helps protect from "age-related macular disease" (ARMD) in the elderly. The fruit is a good source of B-complex group of vitamins like folates, niacin, vitamin B-6 (pyridoxine), thiamin and pantothenic acid. It is also rich source of minerals like copper, calcium, potassium and phosphorus. It is one of the very low calorie vegetables. 100 g fruit provides just 26 calories and contains no saturated fats or cholesterol; however, it is rich in dietary fiber, anti-oxidants, minerals, vitamins. The vegetable is one of the food items recommended by dieticians in cholesterol controlling and weight reduction programs.

Time required: Less than 15 minutes.

Ingredients:
● 1 cup pumpkin pest ● 3 tbsp garam flour ● 2 medium size onion finely chopped ● 5 to 6 green chillies finely chopped ● 1 tbsp coriander leaves finely chopped ● ½ tsp red chilli pd
● ½ tsp oregano ● Refined oil ● Salt to taste

Procedure:

Step 1: Take the pumpkin pest in a bowl.

Step 2: Add onion, green chilli, coriander leaves, red chilli pd, oregano, some salt and add garam flour for bindings. 

Step 3: Mix the mixture very well.

Pumpkin Paratha

Paratha is all time favourite item for everyone. But now a days due to health , we avoid having paratha. So I think that how to make healthy paratha. And today I tried the paratha with pumpkin and it tasted great. This recipe is so easy to make and very much healthy also. Especially children are loved the parathas very much but normal partha are not healthy so I think my “Pumpkin Paratha” is great achievement for all paratha lovers.  

Let me tell you some benefits of the Pumpkin.  Scientific name is Cucurbita maxima.

A cup of cooked, mashed pumpkin contains more than 200 percent of your recommended daily intake of vitamin A, which aids vision, particularly in dim light, according to the National Institutes of Health. Pumpkin is an often-overlooked source of fiber, but with three grams per one-cup serving and only 49 calories, it can keep you feeling full for longer on fewer calories. pumpkins boast the antioxidant beta-carotene, which may play a role in cancer prevention, according to the National Cancer Institute. pumpkin that may keep cancer cells at bay can also help keep the skin wrinkle-free. A cup of cooked pumpkin has more of the refueling nutrient potassium. The highly cleansing power of this orange-colored juice helps scrub away the old build-up of arterial deposits, reducing the risks of heart diseases and stroke.  The high anti-oxidants prevent arteriosclerosis (hardening of the arteries). Pumpkin is rich also in calcium.

Time required: Less than 20 minutes.

Ingredients:
● 2 cup refined flour ● ½ cup pumpkin pest ● 1 medium size onion finely chopped ● 3 to 4 green chilies finely chopped ● 1 tbsp coriander leaves finely chopped ● ½ tsp cumin seeds pd
● ½ tsp oregano ● Refined oil ● Salt to taste ● Sugar to taste

Procedure:

Step 1: Make a soft dough with flour, pumpkin pest, onion, chilies, coriander leaves, cumin seeds, oregano, salt, sugar and little bit water.

Step 2: divide the dough into same size. Shape each into a round ball. Flatten a little.

Step 3: Roll out each flattened ball into a circle.

Mixed Dal Cutlet Curry

 I am going to show you a recipe which is my husband loved very much. Everyone knows that cutlet is a very popular and simple snack item. In Indian cuisine, a cutlet specifically refers to cooked meat (mutton, beef, fish or chicken) stuffing that is fried with a batter/covering but the vegetarian version has no meat in it, instead the filling is various type veg things. This version is more popular with the dominantly vegetarian Indian population. I tried this recipe with musur dal and chana dal which are basic ingredient in this recipe and recipe is “Mixed Dal Cutlet Curry”. It’s delicious and mouth watering. 

Masoor dal is an important part of the diet in many parts of the world. Masoor dal contain high levels of proteins, including the essential amino acids isoleucine and lysine and more source of protein. Masoor also contain dietary fiber, vitamin B1, and minerals all with virtually no fat. It can they help lower cholesterol, managing blood-sugar levels.

Chana Dal are split, polished baby chickpeas. This pulse is high in protein as well as dietary fiber that aids digestion and keeps you full for longer.  This ancient legume has been around for centuries and remains a healthy and satisfying comfort food in India and the Middle East today. Chana Dal are very nutritious, easy to digest, and have an exceptionally low rating on the glycemic scale. These little beans are a powerhouse of lean protein, iron and dietary fiber. 
There are some inconsistencies in facts when it comes to the exact nutritional values of chana dal, but the average nutrition can be determined. In general, 100 grams of dry pulse contains about 330 kcal. Most of the calories come from carbohydrates as 100 grams contains 48 grams. Dietary fiber constitutes 10-11 grams, which is a rather high amount. However, there is also about 20 grams of protein as well as 5 grams of fat.

Time required: Less than 30 minutes.

Ingredients:
● 1 cup musur dal (boiled) ● ½ cup chana dal (boiled) ● Garam Flour for binding ● 1 cup milk 
● 1 medium size onion pest (for curry) ● 1 medium size chopped onion (for cutlet) ● 7 to 8 chopped green chilies ● 2 tbsp chopped coriander leaves ● ½ tsp oregano ● ½ tsp chili flex ● 1 tsp cumin seeds pd ● 1 tsp black pepper pd ● ½ tsp cardamom pd ● 1 tsp ginger pest ● 1 to 2 bay leaves ● Corn flour ● Salt ● Sugar ● Ghee ● Refined oil

Procedure:

Step 1: Take a bowl and mix the both dal and garam flour mix very well.

Step 2: Add onion, chillies, coriander leaves, oregano, cumin seeds pd, chili flex and some salt.

Step 3: Mix together the mixture and shape as you wish. 

Step 4: Take a deep pan and heat some oil.

Step 5: Take a plate and take some cornflour.

Bhindi Aloo Masala

Today dish is a typical Bengali dish "Bhindi Aloo Masala" made with vindi (Ladies finger) and Aloo (Potato). It is very tasty, quick and easy to make and requires a few ingredients. Aloo bhindi recipe - there are many ways of making but I got this recipe from my mom. Vindi, aloo masala is very regular in our meal. Aloo and bhindi are two basic vegetables in Indian cooking. I usually make this two or three times in a week as Vindi is my husband’s favorite vegetable and this is suitable for lunch or dinner.

The scientific name for Lady's Fingers is "Abelmoschus Esculentus" commonly known as "Okra" too. Okra, also known as "lady finger", is one of the popular nutritious vegetables of North-Eastern Africa origin. They usually gathered while the pods are green, tender, and at immature stage. The plant is cultivated throughout the tropical and warm temperate regions around the world for their fibrous fruits or "pods." It grows best in well-drained and manure rich soil. The pods are among the very low calorie vegetables. They provide just 30 calories per 100 g, besides containing no saturated fats or cholesterol. Nonetheless, they are rich sources of dietary fiber, minerals, and vitamins. The pods contain healthy amounts of vitamin A, and flavonoid anti-oxidants such as beta-carotene, xanthin and lutein. It is one of the vegetables with highest levels of these anti-oxidants. Fresh pods are the good source of folates. The pods are an also good source of many important minerals such as iron, calcium, manganese and magnesium.

Okra also helps red blood cells production and prevent anemia. The high antioxidants in okra helps protect the immune system against harmful free radicals and prevent mutation of cells. The high antioxidants and vitamin C content make okra useful for reducing asthmatic attacks. It has insulin-like properties that help to reduce blood sugar level. The rich folate content in okra can help decrease the incidence of neural tube defects in babies. Okra contains beta-carotenes (precursor of vitamin A), xanthin and lutein, all antioxidant properties that are helpful for vision health, preventing eye problems like cataract and glaucoma. With good bowel movements, skin health will improve. Helps reduce acne, psoriasis and other skin conditions.

Time required: Less than 15 minutes.

Ingredients:
● 200-250 gms bhindi/okra (cut into ½ inch pieces) ● 1 medium potato ( cut into 1 inch thick pieces) ● 5 to 6 green chilies sliced ● 2 tsp mustard paste ● 2 tsp poppy seeds paste  ½ tsp black cumin seeds ● ½ tsp turmeric pd ● 1 tsp red chili pd ● Salt ● Sugar ● Mustard oil

Procedure:

Step 1: Heat some oil in a pan and add black cumin seed.

Step 2:  Slide the vindi into hot oil and dip fry until soft.

Step 3: Add aloo and some salt and fry until golden brown.

Step 4: Take a bowl and take the mustard seeds pest, poppy seeds pest, turmeric pd, red chilli pd and little bit of water mix very well.