Thursday 15 August 2013

Quick Rice Dishes : Corn Pulav | Bhutta Chaval Recipe


Preparation Time: 20 minutes

Servings: 2

Ingredients:

  • 1/2 table spoon Cumin seeds
  • 3 - 4 Green chillies
  • 1 big Onion finely chopped
  • 1 table spoon Ginger garlic paste
  • 1 cup Corn seeds
  • 2 cups of cooked Rice
  • 1 tea spoon Turmeric powder
  • 1 tea spoon Garam masala powder
  • Salt as per taste
  • Oil for seasoning
  • 1 tea spoon Lemon juice
  • 2 strands of Coriander leaves
Method:

  • Heat oil in a kadai.
  • Add cumin seeds. When it starts popping add green chillies.
  • Now add ginger garlic paste.
  • Then add chopped onion and fry till becomes light brown.
  • Add corn, turmeric powder, garam masala powder and salt.
  • Close the lid and let it cook for 10 minutes.
  • Now add cooked rice and mix well.
  • Put off the flame.
  • sprinkle coriander leaves and lemon juice.
  • Serve sweet and yummy Bhutta Chawal along with raitha.

Sunday 4 August 2013

Konkani Randap : Vayngana Bharth | Baingan Ka Bharta | Smoked Egg Plant Chutney


Every one has heard of Baigan Ka Bhatha among North Indian Dishes. Here is a Konkani version of it, known as Vaigana Bharth in Konkani. Traditionally bharta is made with charcoal roasted eggplant. But these days it is difficult to roast that way. I have given a simpler way of it.

Preparation Time: 20 minutes

Servings: 4

Ingredients:
  • Eggplant 1 big
  • Coconut 1/2 cup
  • Green chillies 3-4
  • Tamarind 1/2 tea spn
  • Asafoetida a pinch
  • Salt
 Method:
  • Smoke the eggplant as shown in the picture above.
  • Let it cool. We can pour a little water slowly on the eggplant, by which the skin of the egg plant can be removed easily.
  • Now peel off the skin of the egg plant..
  • Prepare a chutney by grinding coconut, green chillies slighly roasted on thawa, tamarind, salt and asafetida.
  • Add very little or no water while grinding. Eggplant has a lot of water in it, that is sufficient for the chutney.
  • Mash the eggplant with hand and mix it with chutney.
  • We can add the eggplant directly to mixer/blender before removing the chutney and grind just for one round. Eggplant should not be ground completely.


  • Bhartha is ready serve hot with rotis, parathas, naan or just as it is with a combination of papad.

Thursday 1 August 2013

You and Healthy Recipes For Weight Loss

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If you are unsure of the daily servings of everything that you are supposed to have then you should refer to the Food Pyramid Guide. This will help you determine what the acceptable and recommended amount of grains, fruits, and vegetables you should be receiving. 

Taking the time to learn about the different foods that promote healthy weight loss and coupling them with ideas for recipes; you will be able to create a full menu for the week that will guarantee results for you.

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