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Beetroot Carrot Raita

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            Beetroots get their rich color from  betalains , which are water soluble antioxidants. Betalains have  chemo preventive abilities  against some cancer cell lines.            Carrots are loaded with vitamin A and beta-carotene.   Carrots  have calcium and vitamin K, both of which are important for bone health.      Curd is one of the richest source of protein , calcium and minerals.It has an enzyme that keeps the body cool. INGREDIENTS Curd - 1 Cup Grated Beetroot - 1 Tablespoon Grated Carrot - 1 Tablespoon Grated Ginger - Little Chopped Coriander leaves - Little Salt - As needed  METHOD 1. Take thick curd in a bowl and whisk well without lumps. 2. Add Grated beetroot, carrot, ginger, coriander leaves and salt. 3. Mix well. 4. Serve. With Spoonful of Smiles...

Curry leaves Podi Curd Dip

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       Curd is one of the richest source of protein, calcium and minerals.It has an enzyme that keeps the body cool. INGREDIENTS Curd - 2 Ladles Curry leaves podi  - 2 Teaspoons METHOD 1. Take curd in a bowl. 2. Add  Curry leaves podi . 3. Mix well without lumps. 4.Serve for   crispy dosa will be tempting. Also Check yummy recipes... Click here for  Curry leaves podi Click here for  Idly podi Curd Dip Click here for  Kambu Dosa / Pearl Millet Dosa   Click here for  Mint Dosa / Pudina Dosa                                                                                                                 With Spoonful of Smiles...

Curry Leaves Podi / Karuveppilai Podi / Curry Leaves Idly Podi

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            Curry leaves having a high concentration of iron is extremely effective in increasing the hemoglobin. It acts as a natural blood purifier , improves symptoms of tiredness and fatigue and reduce the chances of getting infections.           Curry leaves being abundant in Vitamin A   and β-carotene play a vital role in improving eyesight and treating eye-related problems.  INGREDIENTS Curry leaves - 1 Cup Urad dal (without skin) - 1/2 Cup Gram dal - 1/4 Cup Dried Red chili - 5 Pepper - 1 Spoon Cumin Seeds - 1 Spoon Salt - As required Asafoetida - Little METHOD 1. Take all the ingredients. 2. Dry roast Curry Leaves, Urad dal and chilies until it leaves its aroma. 3. Dry roast Gram dal, cumin seeds and pepper until it leaves its aroma. 4. Also dry roast salt and asafoetida. 5. Keep all roasted things cool. 6. Take a mixer jar, add roasted red chilies and grind well then add all the other ingredients. 7.G...

Curd Dip / Curd Idly podi Dip

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     Curd is one of the richest source of protein, calcium and minerals.It has an enzyme that keeps the body cool. INGREDIENTS Curd - 2 Ladles Idly podi/Milagai podi - 2 Teaspoons METHOD 1. Take curd in a bowl. 2. Add Idly podi / Milagai podi. 3. Mix well without lumps. 4. Serve. 5. Perfect match for crispy dosa. Also Check yummy dosa recipes... Click here for  Kambu Dosa / Pearl Millet Dosa   Click here for  Mint Dosa / Pudina Dosa                                                                                                                 With Spoonful of Smiles...

Brinjal Chutney

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      The high fiber content in brinjal, which is a crucial element to maintaining a balanced diet, is a great way to improve your gastrointestinal health . INGREDIENTS Brinjal - 2 Onion - 1 Green chili - 4 Ginger - An inch size Coriander leaves - 1 Handful Salt - Required Water - Required Oil - 2 Spoon Mustard seeds - A pinch Urad dal - 1 Spoon METHOD 1. Heat the pan and add 1 spoon of oil. Put chopped onions and green chilies and saute well. 2. Keep aside and make it cool. 3. On the same pan add chopped brinjal and ginger and saute well. 4. Keep aside and make it cool. 5. Put all cooked items in a mixer jar with salt and coriander leaves and grind. 6. Add little water if needed. 7. Grind well and transfer into a bowl. 8. Add Oil in a heat tawa. Add Mustard seeds and urad dal. Allow mustard seeds to crackle. 9. Put it on brinjal chutney and mix well. Ready to serve... With Spoonful of Smiles...

Pearl millet pakoda / Kambu pakoda

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    Kambu    is a high energy food which is packed with  Iron .  INGREDIENTS Kambu flour    - 1 Cup (Pearl millet flour) Rice flour      - 2 Tablespoon Salt                - As required Chili powder - 1 Tablespoon Cumin seeds - 1 Teaspoon Onion            - 1 chopped Curry leaves  - 10 leaves Water             - As required Oil                  - As required METHOD 1.    In a large bowl, take kambu flour and rice flour. 2.  Add in salt, chili powder and cumin seeds. 3.  Add in onion and curry leaves. 4.  Mix well. 5.  Pour enough water and mix well. 6. Knead the dough into thick consistency. 7. Heat oil on medium flame and put pakoda dough with irregular shapes into oil. 8. After the bubbles comes down and the pakoda well cooked, remove from oil. 9. S...