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  • Why we prefer Cast iron cookware

    Cast iron cookware offers a range of advantages that make it a popular choice among professional chefs and home cooks alike. Here are some of the key advantages of using cast iron cookware: Heat Retention: Cast iron has excellent heat retention properties. It heats up slowly but retains heat for a long time, distributing it…

  • Tried and trusted Lunch boxes

    Lunch boxes should be versatile, practical, and have aesthetic appeal. Here are some key utilities and benefits of effectively using lunch boxes: Portion Control: Lunch boxes are typically divided into compartments, making it easier to control portion sizes for different food groups. This promotes balanced nutrition and prevents overeating. Variety: The multiple compartments in a…

  • Rava Pongal – Tasty alternative for regular pongal

    Rava Pongal – Tasty alternative for regular pongal

    Step by step method Heat ghee in a pressure cooker base and add moong dal. Roast the moong dal for 2 minutes. Add water, turmeric powder and asafoetida. Mix well and pressure cook for 4 whistles. Open after the pressure releases, add water and salt. Mix well and boil for 2 minutes. Add roasted rava…

  • Healthy vegetarian Bottle gourd | Lauki Dal | Surakkai Kootu

    Healthy vegetarian Bottle gourd | Lauki Dal | Surakkai Kootu

    Step by step method In a vessel add Moong dal and Channa dal, wash 2-3 times and soak for 20 minutes Peel the bottle gourd, remove the seeds and cut into cubes In a mixer, add grated coconut, green chillies, cumin seeds and water and grind to coarse paste In a pressure cooker, add the…

  • Chettinad style Mutton Chukka

    Chettinad style Mutton Chukka

    Step by step method Add mutton, ginger garlic paste, salt to taste and turmeric powder in a pressure cooker and cook on medium flame. The mutton releases a little water. Add quarter cup water. Pressure cook for 6 whistles. Open after the pressure releases. Heat oil in a thick bottomed vessel and add the cinnamon,…

  • Crispy Fried Moongdal Namkeen

    Crispy Fried Moongdal Namkeen

    Step by step method Wash Moongdal in water and soak overnight Drain the water and spread the Moongdal on a clean towel to absorb any excess water Transfer to a plate and let it dry completely Deep fry the moongdal in hot oil Once it turns golden brown, transfer to a bowl Prepare masala powder…

  • Carrot Halwa | Gajar Ka Halwa

    Carrot Halwa | Gajar Ka Halwa

    Step by step method Cut the carrots into small pieces and grind them coarsely Heat a pan and add the carrots Add sugar and milk Cook the carrots on medium heat Add cardamom powder Keep stirring continuously to avoid lumps or getting over cooked Add ghee for flavour and aroma Add handful of nuts and…

  • Creamiest Aval Payasam – Poha Kheer

    Creamiest Aval Payasam – Poha Kheer

    Step by step Method Heat jaggery and water in a vessel while stirring occasionally Boil until the jaggery dissolves to a syrup Filter the jaggery syrup to remove any solids and keep aside Heat ghee in a pan and add cashewnuts and raisins Saute until they turn golden brown, remove from the pan and keep…

  • Ginger chutney | Sweet and spicy chutney for Idly and Dosa

    Ginger chutney | Sweet and spicy chutney for Idly and Dosa

    Step by step method Heat cooking oil in a thick bottomed vessel and add chana dal, urad dal & chopped ginger and saute well Add dry red chillies, mix well and a small piece of tamarind and mix well Add jaggery, mix well and add salt to taste and mix well Allow the contents to…

  • Oreo chocolate bread cake – No cook / No bake recipe

    Oreo chocolate bread cake – No cook / No bake recipe

    Step by step method Remove the edges of bread Grind the chocolate cream biscuits to powder Keep aside 3 tablespoons of powder for cake decoration Mix milk with the remaining powder and blend to a thick cream to get instant chocolate cream Spread some chocolate cream on a plate (for the cake base) Place the…

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